https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-01-04.pdf fc084c2876892dfdcf20c33dfdc392ec PDF Text Text Hastings Bulk Rate PAID U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PspmJt Na. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Vaifiteyv ifiteyv Nee>ws, Nashville, N Vol. 116 - No. 23 — Tuesday, January 4, 1988 Healed school battle wounds, July 4 festival are hopes for 1988 John Hughes Rod Crothers Loren Lehman Ed Sampson Dave Mace by Shelly Sulser Learning from the past and building on the future is what local officials are doing now that they are faced with a new year / 1988. A bitter year-long, sometimes friendship severing controversy among members of the Maple Valley School District community over the performances of the superintendent and the board of education cost the board a trustee in 1987. A June 30, 1988 retirement by 25-year school chief Carroll Wolff will make him history as well. Lawsuits and a recall have taken more than $25,000 of taxpayers’ money away from the educational program' some feel. “I’d like to see the school district pull back together again (in 1988),” said Maple Valley Board President Loren Lehman. “I’m sure it won’t be right away,” he reasons, “but we’re making strides Sue Villanueva toward that. “We’ve still got the ingre­ dients to make Maple Valley a great educational institution...It’s great now, but I (See Healed, page 2) Officials dispute use of fire hall in Vermontville for community project by Shelly Sulser Members of the Vermont­ ville Chamber of Commerce, the township supervisor and the local fire chief all blame a “lack of communication” on a dispute that began last month over whether volunteers should use the fire barn fpr a community Christmas basket project. Chamber members who claim they have used the of­ fice of the fire bam to sort goods and pack boxes for the last two years, with help from firemen,, found notes Dec. 18 inside the building saying the group would not be permitted to use the facility. “One note was signed by Roger Corey and the other said ‘by order of Jim Samann’,” said Chamber of Commerce Secretary Bea Gillaspie. “It said the Chamber of Commerce could not use the fire barn that even­ ing but it was all right the next day.” The group instead secured space at the Vermontville United Methodist Church for Samann governs the equip­ their project but were outrag­ ment inside. ed that they had been turned “I told them they could use away from using the fire hall the office ofthe fire bam after after they had previously been I called other members and given the go ahead. got their okay,” Sampson Gillaspie said Chamber of said. He said he told the group Commerce President Doug they should have made their Durkee had obtained permis­ request at a township meeting sion to use the building from but because time did not Vermontville Township allow, Sampson phoned other board members for their in­ Supervisor Ed Sampson. Sampson reportedly said at put. The request was made on a township meeting Tuesday or about Dec. 14, he said. Samann declined to say why that the township has jurisdic­ tion over the structure, while he refused to allow the Green junk car case postponed again by Shelly Sulser definitely after weather A Barry County District prevented the proceedings Court trial in which Nashville from being held last Tuesday. Green, of 255 Fuller St. and businessman Sidney Green was to face charges that he owner of R & F Industries in violated the village’s junk car Nashville, was taken to court ordinance was postponed in-by the village last April when he refused to abide by the or­ dinance prohibiting junk cars from being left in yards. Green has about eight older model cars in the front yard of his business at 230 S. Main St. that he claims are not junk becuase they are for sale. Many have remained in that position for at least 23 years, said Nashville President John Hughes in an interview last May. “I don’t think that’s a beautification of our village,” said Hughes. “If you put a derelict vehicle in your yard for the world to see, I don’t see any sense in it.” Green first faced the viola­ tion charges April 20 in Barry County 56th District Court before Judge Gary Holman where he was given 21 days to file a motion stating why he refuses to move the cars. Following the 21 day time period, a June 15 motion date was set where Green was given another 21 days to file statements explaining why he should not remove the junk cars. Fourteen days following the deadline for Green’s mo­ tion, the village filed a respon­ ding brief. The cars parked in the front yard of R & F Industries in Nashville are the subject of a court case pending between the village of Nashville and the cars' owner, Sidney Green. (File photo) After more delays, the trial was finally set for Dec. 29. A Monday, Dec. 28 snowstorm forced officials to call off the trial, however, which has not been rescheduled. chamber to use the fire barn but felt he should have been consulted regarding the matter. “I found a notice in the paper that it was going to be used,” said Samann. “It’s bad communication and some people just took it upon themselves without consulting anybody.” Sampson admitted he had not attempted to contact Samann regarding the chamber’s request, noting he didn’t have the opportunity because both men are working during the day and Sampson is often busy in the evenings. “I didn’t and it was my fault for not contacting him,” Sampson said. “In the past when Santa Claus used the of­ fice part, there wasn’t any problem with that.” The group had planned to spend Friday night, Dec. 18 sorting goods and the next day packing the boxes. Sampson said after finally talking with Samann on the telephone Thursday that Samann had possibly misunderstood the chamber’s request to mean the group would need to use the entire fire station rather than just the office portion. He said Samann had apparently thought he would have to park the fire trucks outside the night of Dec. 18 to make room for the packers. Samann denied he made those remarks but would not make any further comment regarding what actually took place. “I haven’t the slightest idea why he (Samann) did it (bann­ ed the chamber from using the hall),” said Gillaspie. “I real­ ly don’t know why. But I plan to go and talk to him and see if we can get this thing straightened out.” Gillaspie said the chamber had been tipped off prior to the time the building was to be used that there may be a pro­ blem which resulted in a se­ cond phone call to Sampson to confirm the reservation. “We had heard indirectly that there was a problem and that’s when Doug called Ed to see if it was available. He call­ ed back and said it was all okay,” Gillaspie said. Gillaspie said the refusal by the fire chief to allow groups to use the fire barn is not the first. “When we had our Harvest Dinner and Street Dance (Oct. 24, 1987) it was understood that we could use the building. Then (that night) they came in to the restaurant and told them (some chamber members) they couldn’t have it there,” Gillaspie said. “So we had to go around town and put up signs saying the dance had been moved and we had to get busy and clean up the Opera House.” Gillaspie feels there is an underlying reason why the chamber is being refused use of the fire station. “There has got to be an undercurrent here somewhere and I think somebody ought to find out what the real problem is,” she said. But Sampson blames the issue merely on a lack of communcation. “I know some people are upset,” he said. “If any one is to blame, it’s me because I didn’t contact the chief and say ‘these people are using the fire bam.’ It’s a community project that everybody wants and there was just a lack of communication on how to go about it,” Sampson said. “We don’t need controver­ sy,” said Gillaspie. “We need to do all we can to build our town up, not tear it down. I don’t care what a little town it is, you can’t have division like that. But it’s getting worse.” �Th* Mopl* Vohoy Now*. Hathvilto. Tumdoy. January 4. 1988 — Page 2 Healed school battle wounds. July 4 festival are hopes for 1988 Continued from front pop* think we can do a lot better " He feels if harmony i> not restored and differences re­ main active, “we'll be back where we were two years ago.” An stood apparent battlefield between officials in Nashville and the Nashville Baptist Church when residents complained an unpaved park ing lot created a menacing cloud of dust. The dispute seemingly ended with a sur­ render by the church and plans to pave A new village garage was built while an old one is being phased out of use by the Nashville workers and police officers watched a new home for their headquarters rise before their eyes. “We’ve got no big projects coming up,” said President John Hughes who joked his real goal for the year is to “get re-elected.” He did note the completion of die police station and garage will soon be a reality and extra space in the existing village hall will provide him with a desk for the first time in six years as mayor. A wall will be removed inside the village hall to provide more open space which also will allow for more filing cabinets. In the police office, complainants can speak with the How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. 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A Fourth ofJuly festival is in the works, said chamber president Dave Mace. “We’ve had a lot of people asking about a festival,” he said. said. “They kind of automatically look to the merchants to put it on because it’s a lot of work.” The village has had nothing to celebrate, other than usual holidays and the playoff slot clinched by the school football team last year, since the Harvest Festival was forced to dissipate due to lack of in­ terest and volunteer help. “We hope to get the fire department, VFW and the Lions Club to pitch in with fireworks,” said Mace. “We have a committee now that has met once. We hope after the first (Jan. 1, 1988) to get a parade lined up.... The chamber is doing it along with citizen volunteers. “I think it’s nice to have a community event to pull the town together - not so much for commerce but it’s a good opportunity for people to get together as a town. July 4 is just a natural time to celebrate our heritage and being a com­ munity. And the theme is already there. “I think the Fourth will be our big project,” said Mace. “But we’ve got a lot of ground work to do.” Other activities that will keep the Nashville chamber busy this year include the par­ ticipation in a career day at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School involving local mer­ chants from Nashville and Vermontville speaking to in­ terested ninth graders. “The members are pretty enthused about that,” Mace said. “We’ve wanted to do this in the past. We’ll have representatives of small businesses give the kids a chance first hand to talk to people that have a business. When kids graduate, starting a business is not always an op­ tion for them. This way they can see what actually goes in­ to it.” He added that a program similar to Welcome Wagon is also being formualted with efforts by Maple Valley Community Education and com­ munity representatives Mildred Peabody and Jan Mit­ telstaedt. It will help to familiarize newcomers to the school district with where to shop, find various services and what the schools are like. Fixing roads and keeping the budget afloat in the mean­ time are goals ofMaple Grove Township Supervisor Rod Crothers. “We’ll be making im­ provements on some of the roads as money permits,” he said. “The township has been asked to contribute more money for improvements by the road commission because they’re facing cutbacks.” He declined to mention which township roadways are in dire need but did admit that all of them need work. Because the township will be asked to kick in more funds to help repair area roads, Crothers did not deny a millage request could result. “It may come to that at some point but 1 don’t know," he said. “Right now, we’re keeping ahead of it. Some other townships have gotton a half-a-mill or a mill but I don’t think we need it right now.” Roadwork is also a concern of Vermontville Township Supervisor Ed Sampson as is the continued restoration of the Opera House, a project that has been on hold for the lack of an available electrician. The first order of business in restoring the historic Opera House is to bring the building’s wiring up to the required code. Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Area Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED ASSEMBLY BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. A.M. Worship.... P.M. Worship.... Thursday Night: Bible Study........ 10 a.m.> .11 a.m. ...7 p.m. .7 p.m. REV. ARBUTUS MORGAN, PASTOR Sunday School.. .10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF 108 N. Main, Vermontville GOD CHURCH Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. .9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............. 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Cali for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.................6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... .7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School...... .9:45 a.m. Morn. Worship...........11 a.m. Evening Worship........ 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 “We’ve had a difficult time getting an electrician to do it,” he said. “Our goal is to continue the progress we’ve made.” The Opera House Restora­ tion Committee is working in conjuction with the township to revive the old structure for use as a community center where dances and other social gatherings can be held. Continued upgrading of the old Vermontville cemetery where the area settlers are buried is a priority too, Samp­ son said. “Those are the two main things we’re looking at,” Sampson said. With the now historic federal revenue sharing pro­ gram vanished, a noticeable dent in the township budget will result. The township police department has already fallen victim to that discon­ tinued program. The building of a multi­ million dollar state prison in Vermontville, the construc­ tion of a low income apart­ ment complex and the addi­ tion of a new car wash in the village are all projects that are on hold, said Village Presi­ dent Sue Villanueva who is up for re-election in 1988. The prison, frankly, is a sore subject, she said, and there has been no word as to the assault charges pending against building contractor Dexter Griffin who had pro­ posed building the other projects. “I would,” she said, “like to see the new village garage up and we need a new scraper truck to replace the other one. Everything else is running real smooth.” She indicated no hope of resurrecting the local police service. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (V2 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 P.M. Worship............. ..7 Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service.... 11 a.m. P.M. Service..................7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE* 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988__Page 3 Barry County Commission on Aging menu set •w * L'MS LMS MSj 5^ •<< rfc Rfjtt ik Menu Wednesday, Jan. 6 Macaroni and cheese, peas, California blend, wheat bread, marg., fudge brownie, 2% milk. Thursday, Jan. 7 - Roast beef and gravy, baked potato, mixed veg., assorted rolls, marg., seasonal fruit, 2% milk. Friday, Jan. 8 - Honey baked chicken, parslied potato, winter squash, com bread, marg., citrus sections, 2% milk. Monday, Jan. 11 Baked ham, sweet potato, salad, fruit quick bread, marg., fruit, 2% milk. Tuesday, Jan. 12 - Veal parmesan, broccoli, wax beans, Italian bread, marg., pudding, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Jan. 6 Has tings--Si ng-A-Long. Nashville—Bingo. Woodland-Sing-A-Long. DeltonLeonard Nanzer to speak on private insurance at 12:15.. Thursday Jan. 7 - Nashville­ -Leonard Nanzer to speak on private insurance at 12:30, Delton—Blood Pressure. Friday, Jan. 8 - WoodlandLinda Hummel to play the accordian at 12:15. HastingsBlood Pressure Day. Monday, Jan 11 - Woodland­ -Games. Middleville—Otis Herminett to entertain at 12:15. Nashville—Exercises. Tuesday, Jan. 12 - HastingsLeonard Nanzer to speak on private insurance at 10:30. Food Commodity Distribution Day. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Maple Valley senior class chalks up another success The senior class at Maple Valley did it again. In November, seniors organized the most successful blood drive in the two com­ munities which neeted 105 pints of blood. The senior class had 100 percent par- ticipation in this community project. Then in December the senior class won the class competition by donating 82 canned goods to the communi­ ty in another community ser­ vice project. Here's a list of all the people who lost money last October on investments with us a k M* dst is nt * daoifStai, Wpfesrn Nashville P.T.O. plans program by Detroit Science Center Feb. 16 At the December P.T.O. meeting, Laurie Pettengil reported that the fall canister fund raiser went well and prizes have been awarded. Pettengil and Audrey Wat­ son were in charge of this project. The P.T.O. Board recom­ mended that another program be presented to the Fuller and Kellogg School students. President Sue Fawley made arrangements for the Detroit Science Center to present a demonstration, Light and Laser, on Feb. 26. Preparations are underway for the March 11 school car­ nival. This year’s theme is “Fairy Tales.” Parents are reminded that popcorn is being sold on the first and third Fridays of each month. This is not a money maker. The dime per bag charge is to cover expenses. The majority of the students seem to enjoy the popcorn days. This afternoon (Jan. 5) at 3 p.m. in the Kellogg Library will be the next P.T.O. meeting. At this meeting the movie “Little Bear” will be shown. The February meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. We Support the Charlotte Library Project We invite the community to join us in giving to this worthy cause. Nashville Cub Scout news— Several scouts and their families enjoyed roller skating at Rollerama last Wednesday. Some of the Dens exchanged gifts that night and Genius Kits were given to the scouts who attended. The January Pack meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19. Skits will be presented and Genius kits judged. Celebrating 50 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal 9 c 3 I5 3 6 FSLIC Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Home Office * Charlotte • Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Mnnle Valiev News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas Boyhood memories of local baker's son recalled During January we will feature in this column a series of boyhood recollections by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville of the 1920s and ’30s at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant located in what currently is known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. In the early 1920s my folks bought a bakery, restaurant and soda fountain (combined) and sold groceries, cigars and candy also. With the business came many responsibilities. There were four of us children: two boys and two girls. My sister and I had a lot of responsibilities fall on us, as we were the oldest. But this is my story of growing up in a small town, and of what I myself observed. As a boy I had a lot ofjobs to do and had to meet the public. A lot of my memories as I recall them did not happen, according to my brother. But I was seven years older than he, and he was only three years old when we bought the store. We all were pushed into jobs beyond our years. If you wanted to eat you had to work, and even the smallest child had his responsibilities. These observations are from common day-to-day life on Main Street and the back alley which was our playground when we had time to play. The old bakery building originally was a saloon and is believed to be some 125 years old. In the large basement was a liquor or beer storage locker built like a cold-storage room with doors a foot thick. Runn­ ing the full length of the locker room was a chute near the ceiling. This was about three feet square with a metal drip pan to catch melting ice. A door near the ceiling on the south end was used to fill the chute with ice. A set of beautiful cherry swinging doors were stored in there with our equipment to , make soda water for the fountain upstairs. One of my jobs was to make this soda water. In front of the building was a grate through which to dump coal into a coal bin. The front halfofthe basement facing the street was divided by a large root cellar and the coal bin. In the fall we would buy sixty bushels of potatoes and store them in the ceHar. By spring most of them would be used up and it might be hard in the spring to find a farmer with any to sell. A large furnace occupied the space near the middle of the basement. Back ofthe fur­ nace, leaning against a wall, was a tomstone with the name “Henry William” engraved on it in raised letters. This was a great mystery that we never solved! I believe the stone was bought of people named Goltry and a baker came with it. His name was Mr. Renkes and we always called him “Mr.” He slept in the base­ ment, for he had to start the bun and bread dough about midnight. He wore a size-13 shoe, and had a tiger cat nam­ ed “Pete.” If you formed a hoop with your arms and said, “Jump, Pete,” the cat would jump through the loop. I have often thought that there should be a bronze historical marker attached to the front of that (old bakery) building, for many senators and representatives spoke there. I believe even (former Michigan) Gov. Fred Green spoke there before he was elected governor. All business concerning Nashville, as well as state problems, were discussed at the local chamber of commerce meetings which were held there once a month. If only that building could talk! Among the more controver­ sial subjects at those meetings was the on-going discussion about the condition of the roads, many impassable in the spring. All merchants suf­ fered when the customers could not get in to town. Bet­ ween Otto Shulze’s place and Pat Smith’s the road (M-79 west of Nashville) was so bad in the spring that it was plank­ ed, with one-way traffic only. P.T. Colgrove, a Hastings lawyer, was a very strong ad­ vocate of good roads, and was often called on to speak on the subject. Little known to those men then was the fact that in­ stead of increasing business it was to be their downfall, for as more and better roads and automobiles came into being they found their customers Many dignitaries spoke at meetings in the bakery-restaurant, seen partially obscured by a utility pole in this 1908 scene of Nashville's business district. Currently known as the Thornapple General Store, the building hosted regular meetings of the local chamber of commerce in the 1920s and '30s, when the Belsons owned the bakery. Senators, representatives and even a future governor were among those who addressed local audiences on current issues here. Im­ passable springtime roads were a controversial subject hashed and re-hashed in the bakery. leaving town to shop in the bigger cities. We (at the bakery) did not wait for business, we went after it. We had a Dodge panel truck and sold to farmers. We bought their eggs and at one time employed four young men. Some peddled baked goods on their own from the back of a sedan in which the rear seat had been taken out and shelves built in. At the end of each trip came settle­ ment time and every day cases of eggs were unloaded. Any extra we could not use were sold. During the Depression one young man parked his car in a different place every night. He was behind in his payments and the finance company was trying to attach his car. He was successful in keeping the auto, and kept on with his bread route. The bread we made was of the highest quality - a nutty flavor that you cannot buy to­ day. I believe it was the way the flour was milled. We kids were used to grabbing a hot loaf and slicing off a chunk, plastering it with butter and making a meal of it. (To be continued next week) Howard Belson is seen on Nashville's Main Street in 1928, at age 12, wearing his frist suite, bought with money he had earned. For the outfit he paid National Bellas Hess Co. of Chicago $3; the shoes cost $2.75 at the local Colin T. Munro store. These were Sunday clothes; Howard's everyday wear was an inexpen­ sive shirt and a pair of overalls purchased at Fred Baker's discount and secondhand store in Nashville for just 25 cents. The overalls were bought at least two sizes too large, recalls Howard, for after a few washings they would shrink to fit. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sat., Jan. 9-10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winter Sheep Day, 4-H Building, Hillsdale County Fairgrounds. Cost: $2 per person. Phone (517) 279-8411, Ext. 256 for additional information. Tues., Jan. 12-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, Eaton Intermediate, Charlotte. Wed., Jan. 13 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Thurs., Jan. 14 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Thurs., Jan. 14 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Thurs., Jan. 14 - 7:30-9 p.m. What Can Farmers Pay For Cash Land Rent? New Courthouse, Charlotte. Sat., Jan. 16 - 12 noon DHIA/Holstein Association Annual Meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Mon., Jan. 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard Meeting, Cooperative Extension Service Office, Charlotee. Mon., Jan. 18 - 7:30 p.m. Personal Appearance Leader’s Meeting, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Wed., Jan. 20 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Wed., Jan. 20 - 7:30 p.m. Small Animal Assoc. Meeting, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Thur., Jan. 21 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT The bakery that Howard Belson's parents bought had been built in the 1860s, originally for useasasaoon Remnants of that establishment still were intact i in the basement in the early 1920s. A tombstone found there remains o mystery. The bakery is seen here in a circa-1910 photo, when Ernest V. Barker was owner. He moved his Charlotte operation to Nashville in 1905 and remained here until his death in 1924. Barker the Baker also was involved in the furniture and elevator business in Nashville. Fireworks were sold at the bakery near July 4th. Owners/Operator Chris & Claud Norton OURS: 9-7 Wed. & Thurs. & Fri. Sat. 9-4 MARGARET’S BEAUTY SALON 218 Reed Street, Nashville • 852-0833 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 5 Burned out Hastings family takes refuge in Nashville by Steve Vedder A Hastings woman and her four children are taking refuge in her parents home in Nashville as a result of a life threatening Dec. 24 blaze that destroyed their house. Pam Reichard and her children, ranging in age from four months to four years escaped injury on Christmas Eve when fire completely demolished their trailer on West Quimby Road. Reichard said a scant “cou­ ple minutes” separated tragedy from a Christmas spent in tact with her family at her parents’ home on Scott Road in Nashville. The narrow escape began about 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve when Reichard saw smoke coming from the bedroom located in the back of her trailer. She quickly gathered up her children, jumped out of the trailer, and flagged down a passing motorist to call the fire department. While everybody escaped injury, in less than 10 minutes the trailer was a complete loss. Reichard estimated the contents of the trailer, in­ cluding all of her kids’ Christmas presents, to be about $6,000. The only items saved were a handful of clothes and a few Christmas presents located in the living room. Despite the loss, however, Reichard said the loss did not destroy the family’s Christmas. “It brought us closer together,” Reichard said. “It was a little disappointing because I couldn’t give anybody anything.” Reichard and children Hol­ ly, 4, R.J., 3, Felicia, 2, and Thomas, four months, spent Christmas with her parents, Jim and Sue Heney. Because of a large family including three aunts, nine uncles, two brothers and a sister, Reichard spent a semi-normal Christmas. The family came through with numerous gifts for she and the children. In addition, Hastings organizations and businesses such as the Moose, Boy Scouts, Larry Pohl Realty, and WBCH-radio gathered donations. “You can’t believe the response when something like this happens,” said Sue Heney. “It was nice. The kids still got toys and clothes and it hasn’t stopped yet. They’re still getting things.” Reichard said that while they know their trailer is gone, her children haven’t ful­ ly grasped was has happened. “They’ll tell someone that we had a fire but they don’t know what’s happened,” she said. Pam Reichard and her children. Holly, R.J. Felicia and Thomas enjoyed a happy Christmas despite a fire which destroyed their apartment. Free health check for farmers As part of the Central Michigan Ag Day to be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Lakewood High School, two miles East of Lake Odessa on M-50, farmers are encourag­ ed to stop by the Health Check booth in the Exhibit Hall. Eight different physical sta­ Talk to any octogenarian appropriate exercise for main­ Cooperative Extension Ser­ tions will be set up to check and they will tell you that all taining agility and flexibility. vice programs are open to all blood pressure, blood type the riches in the world are not And Jan Hartough and Mona without regard to race, color, and cholesterol count, body fat, pulmonary function, life as dear, as precious as good Ellard, Extension home national origin, sex or stress and others. economists, will speak on handicap. health — at any age. Information on eye care for Stop by any of the par­ The lifestyle you lead now controlling the fats in your the farm worker, self breast has a great impact on the diet and demonstrate a variety ticipating Cooperative Exten­ exams and quit smoking quality of your health in your of recipes that promote lower­ sion Service offices and pick brochures will also be ing fats and cholesterol in up a program brochure and future. available at the booth. registration form. Anyone This year at the Central cooking. This health check up is free Central Michigan Ag Day is pre-registering for theMichigan Ag Day, on Satur­ to participants except for a day, Jan. 23, 1988, at sponsored by the Cooperative “Healthy... Wealthy... and small fee involving blood Lakewood High School (two Extension Service staffs of Wise” workshop will be sent testing. “Today with the hec­ miles East of Lake Odessa on Barry, Eaton and Ionia Coun­ a health risk appraisal in ad­ tic schedules of farmers, M-50) a workshop called ties. This day-long event is vance and the results will be physical check ups are “Healthy... Wealthy... and free and includes a free-will distributed individually at the sometimes put on the back Wise” will be offered from offering for lunch. workshop. burner,” says Besty Knox, 1-3:30 p.m. Ionia Extension home The workshop will include economist. “This health a personal analysis of each screening area will provide Farming and it's future to be participant’s health-lifestyle, farmers with an easy access to with the use of a computer health information.” printout which makes sugges­ discussed at Jan. 7 meeting The Health Check booth is a tions for improving future cooperative effort supported What will be required to be County Courthouse. quality. The Cooperative Extension by die Ionia County Memorial successful in farming through Dr. Doris Richardson, Hospital and the Cooperative Service sponsored meeting the year 2000? MSU Extension program Extension Service, home That will be the topic of an will feature Dr. Mike Kelsey, leader, will be the first economics program area. The educational meeting schedul­ a veteran Agricultural speaker in this afternoon pro­ ed for Thursday, Jan. 7 from Economist from Michigan booth will be open at 9 a.m., gram. Della Meade, fitness 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Commis­ State University. instructor, will demonstrate Dr. Kelsey will discuss sioner’s Room in the new what management changes will be needed to succeed including: • Is now the time to expand THANK YOU... or pull back... specialize or VFW associate to diversify? To all of my customers for your be honored with • What farms will be suc­ patronage the past year. I will be open house Jan. 9 cessful! and what farms will pleased to serve you in ’88. likely fail? An open house will be held • What are consumer food to honor Genny Allen, who is trends telling farmers? retiring after 23 years as bar • And other futuristic manager amd bookkeeper of 650 S. Main — Vermontville observations. VFW Post 8260. The meeting is free of (517) 726-0652 VFW members, family and charge and open to all in­ friends are invited to an open terested persons. For more in­ house in Allen’s honor, Jan. 9 formation contact Allen at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Krizek at the Extension VFW Post 8260. Office. Central Michigan Ag Day set for Jan. 23 'Healthy, wealthy and wise' program offered to farmers Sweet & How Good KID’S VALLEY VILLAGE Child care before and after school begins February 1, 1988 at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville for grades K through 6. Mornings 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — *1.30 per day — Afternoons 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — ’4.50 per day — (Cost of 2nd child will be half of the above fee) For further information call Maple Valle Communi­ ty Education or your Elementary School office. totM—e— NN NK ‘ "7NK Hkt JW 'COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR before the morning educa­ tional programs and during the lunch hour. Advance registration is re­ quired to attend Central (517J726-O181 • (517)726-0555 N-21. IDEAL HOME for the retiree or for your first home • first floor laundry, good basement, nice back yard plus two bedrooms in this attractive ranch home located near shopping and schools. L-76. NEW LISTING! 134 acres of CH-79. Corner of 7y apd lonla Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN V-42. PRICE REDUCED! Large two story home with lots of room for your family. Fireplace, open stairway, formal dining room, bath and one-half, above ground pool. 517/7264319 F — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru u Friday BEDROOM HOME some work. Two bedroom, one story home with garage. Appliances included. Nice garden area. Immediate occupancy. CH-81. COUNTRY LOCATION CH-63. ONLY $39,500 for this L-74. 50 ACRES of vacant land four bedroom, two story home for only $22,500. Good land on almost 3 acres of land. This contract terms. home is located in the Hostings School District. Garage/ L-75. 60 ACRES with contract barn included. terms, approximately 25 acres woods. Possible land split. four bedroom home located in the country. Large living WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT room, dining room, deck and SALES - WE NEED YOUR LISTING! two car garage. Nice prop-CALL NOW SO THAT WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOU IN 1988! erty! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS — PHONE— > FOUR land with 95 tillable and with two baths, dining room, balance in woods and low- living room,above ground land. Good 32x32 pole barn. pool. Excellent hunting and recrea­ N-1S. ONLY $24,900 for this four tion area. Some fencing for bedroom home with open horses. stairway, garage. Needs CH-80. ONLY $32,500 for this Fassett Body Shop Michigan Ag Day. Call any of the Cooperative Extension of­ fices in Barry, Eaton and Ionia Counties and make your reservations. .............................. 8S2-O712 DENNIS SMITH.................. ............................. 852-9191 CHRIS STANTON.............. .............................. 543-0598 GLEN RAIRIGH.................. ............................. 566-8057 BOB GARDNER.................. ......................... 726-0331 WILBUR MARSH............... ........................... 726-1111 CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... .......................... 852-1867 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 6 Michigan Forestry calendar available Michigan’s forest legacy is among the paintings featured the theme of the full color is ‘La Salle Crossing Lake 1988 calendar “Michigan: Michigan on the Ice,’ by Carved Out of the Woods,” George Catlin.” The calendar measuring just released by the Michigan 14x22 inches features both Department of State. “The peak of lumbering color photographs and pain­ production in Michigan came tings of Michigan with one in 1888 - exactly a century full color image for each ago,” said Sandra Clark, month of the year. Historic editor of Michigan History black and white photographs magazine. “This seemed the are also included. Each calednar costs $7 and perfect year to feature not only the natural beauty of the may be obtained by sending forests but the lumbering era orders and a check made and the industries that grew payable to the State of Michigan, to Michigan out of it. “We are particularly proud History magazine, 208 North to include several color Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI photographs by outstanding 48918. There is no charge for photographer Balthazar Korab postage or handling. “As the Sesquicentennial of Troy,” said Clark. And closes, this 1988 calendar makes a good Michigan gift,” said Clark. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO ichi Carve rved < F THRU At right is a copy of the front of the calendar. 1'TTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTrnTrrTnTnTTrrTTTnTTr i ii i ii 11111111111111111111111 Band Boosters meet MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA From our readers The Maple Valley Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 in the junior­ senior high school band room. THURSDAYS *6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Eady Birds 6:15 from' the Bnreaif -of History Michigan Department of State 1II1IIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIHIII Adult role is important Nancy’s To the editor: We would like to involve adults in a very special program here at Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School. In conjunction with the seventh grade class, Skills for Adolescents, an adult class entitled Supporting Young Adolescents: Talking with Young People About Drugs is being held tonight, Jan. 5, in the library Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 MAPLE VALLEY MEMBERS OF THE BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS Res I Estate HOMER WINEGAR (CRI), equal mousing oppoinimnES Broker "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" NEW LARGE YARD TREES are IMPROVEMENTS & DWARF HUBERT DENNIS DOC (Evenings)726-0223 726-0122 OVERHOLT 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI 852-1515 features - FRUIT of this Vermontville 2-story, 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting). Price: $29,900. Includes 24x32 workshop/ garage wired for 220. This is a "must see" property to 'appreciate the value! ! (V-245) “TOP QUALITY” RANCH WITH built in 1983, (2 or 3 bedrooms), living room and kitchen - oak cup­ boards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for WALKOUT BASEMENT a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen windows, and large deck. with 10x90 open stone porch, 5 bedrooms, library & parlor, many "original" features in this "turn of the century" home plus new furnace, new vinyl siding & new storm win­ dows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) (CH-249) 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM ■ BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story SO ACRE FARM WITH LAKE FRON­ TAGE - Lakewood Schools, 3 bedrooms, sun porch, solar, new 40x56 pole barn, excel­ lent fencing, 20 rodsof lake frontage. Possible L/C. (F-223) TWO BEDROOM HOME FOR $30,000 ON 10 ACRES - Addi­ tional 40 acres of land availa­ ble. (CH-252) VACANT PARCELS ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) • 15 “CHARMING” 1 YEAR OLD 2 bed­ room ranch home (like new) on 1 acre in the country east of Charlotte, stained doors & woodwork, tilt-out double pane insulated windows, oak cabinets, extra large closets, full basement, high efficiency furnace & water heater. Home is insulated for low heating costs — 8x12 garden shed w/ electric also included. Listed at $49,500. -98-LE) ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES MATURE PINES & CREEK - Sev­ eral nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. of the high school. The purpose is to introduce adults to many of the important life skills young people need today and to provide a basis of support for parents and concerned adults of the community. Adults are welcome to join us from 7-9 p.m. for an educational and social gather­ ing that could impact our homes. Warmly, Lucinda Martin Judith Hager Team Instructors Winners have been an­ nounced in the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce’s an­ nual Christmas lighting con­ test with Blane White of 227 E. Main St. taking the top prize. Receiving the award for best theme decorations with a natural theme was Lloyd Wolever of 135 Washington St. Serena Goodenough of the (VI-227) 65 ACRES • 50 ACRES TILLABLE - Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at $45,500,__________ (VL-228) 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) 21 ACRES: “HUNTER’S DREAM” with woods and Thornapple River — 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) 11 ACRES • FRONTS ON SMALL DOG MISSING: Golden Retriever, childrens pet, please return or if you have any infor­ mation, call 852-9804. Thursday, Jan. 14 Pizza, sweet potatoes, years. Maple Valley Schools Friday, Jan. 15 Tacos, lettuce/cheese, peas, ‘ fruit choice, jelly sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2%, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. white or chocolate milk is High School served with each meal. Menu Monday, Jan. 11 subject to change. *Salad, Sloppy Jo’s, ♦Macaroni & cheese, corn, Maplewood School applesauce, bread/butter. Monday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 12 Chicken nuggets, dip, ♦Salad, *Hot dog. *Chili mashed potatoes, bread and dog, baked beans, pears, butter, green beans, pears. salad bar. Tuesday, Jan. 12 Wednesday, Jan. 13 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, ♦Salad, *Tostizza, com, peanut butter sdw., ap­ ♦Ravioli, green beans, ap- ple crisp. ple/apricot sauce, peanut but­ Wednesday, Jan. 13 ter sand. Tomato soup, crackers, Thursday, Jan. 14 toasted cheese, sdw., fruit, ♦Salad, *Chicken patty on cookie. bun, *Tuna and noodle Thursday, Jan. 14 casserole, peas, juice, cookie, Hot dogs, french fries, fruit bread/butter, salad bar. jello, birthday cake. Friday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 15 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Peanut Pizza, com, peanut butter butter, sandwich, com, apple. sdw. banana. ♦Choose one entree, extra Milk served with every entree 75 cents each. A choice meal. of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. BUSCH and Menu subject to change. BUSCH NATURAL The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ & dep. tional origin, sex or handicap. LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES - Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) 30 ACRES - 27 acres tillable, east of Nashville. Good pro­ ductive farm land, possible building sites. Con■ itirwaucit tleri ms. Price: $21,500. ((VL-229) $999 Fuller St. School Monday, Jan. 11 Chili, crackers, celery sticks, applesauce, butter sandwich. Tuesday, Jan 12 Hot dogs, green beans, peaches, birthday cake. Please Wear Tag. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Spaghetti/cheese, pickles, fruit jello, rolls w/butter. Sweet an’ How Good Shop of 650 S. Main was the best commercial entrant, said Chamber President Doug Durkee. Durkee said honorable mention went to Alex Villanueva of First Street. The judges were area business owners and an out of town visitor to the village said Durkee. Winners received gift certificates. Lost & Found LUNCH MENU JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR LARGE HOME FOR THE “FAMILY” • MANY Illi Winners named in Vermontville Chamber's lighting contest Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 Can pay up to $100 a day for 5 full years Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limi­ tations. and renewal provisions. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative 576 Romance, Suite 229 Kalamazoo, Ml 49002 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS UFE AND CASUALTY ICHronwm PEPSI S2’s 8 pk. + dep. COKE 9-lb. bag 8 pk. + dep. J.J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6-11, Fri. & Sat. 6-12 Sun. 9-9 p.m. �toe Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 7 Snacks For A Crowd Extension workshop set on 'Starting Homebased Business Anyone in Eaton County thinking about starting a home-based business, or building or maintaining one already begun, can receive up-to-date information at a workshop series called “Star­ ting A Home-Based Business” sponsored by the Eaton Cooperative Extenson Service. The series will be held the five Monday evenings in February from 7-9 p.m., in the lower level of the First of American Bank, 101 S. Cochran, Charlotte. Some of the business aspects that will be covered in the series include: planning the business, taxes, record keeping, market, advertising and promotion, pricing, im­ pact on the family on home­ based business and time management. “Good business manage- summertime activities? Try some of these easy tote-alongs. The Sweet Treats mix is a crunchy, colorfill and tasty combination of banana chips, pretzels, raisins, and “M&M’s” Plain or Peanut Chocolate Candies. This versatile snack mix serves as a party or TV-time nibble or tote it along to your favorite picnic or sport event. Another crowd pleaser is the Pull-Apart S’Mores—perfect for backyard entertaining. The Banana Confetti Bars make for . a sure-fire treat. These chewy, moist cookies are a combination of old-time favorites—peanut butter and multi-colored plain chocolate candies—ideal for year-round enter­ taining. Easy to make, these snacklike treats are perfect for anytime gettogethers. SWEET TREATS 3 cups dried banana chips or sesame sticks 3 cups thin pretzel sticks 1*6 cups raisins 1% cups “M&M’s” Plain or Peanut Chocolate Candies _ Combine all ingredients. Store in tightly covered container. Makes about 8 cups mix. ment skills are important to any successful home-based business. There are local, regional and state resources that can offer assistance with such essentials as preparing a business plan, market analysis, financial record keeping and where to obtain information on financial legal aspects of setting up or conti­ nuing a business,” says Mona Ellard, Extension home economist and workshop coordinator. The cost of the workshop series is S20 which includes a resource notebook of materials. Advance registra­ tion is required - deadline is Friday, Jan. 22. Make checks payable to Cooperative Exten­ sion Service and mail to Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813-1497. Bernard Ommen Jr. appointed Vermontville Board of Review PULL APART S’MORES Peanut butter 24 graham cracker squares 4 cups mini-marshmallows 1*6 cups “M&M’s” Plain Chocolate Candies wniii itu,, itu „ Preheat the broiler. Spread peanut butter lightly over each graham cracker; arrange the crackers in rows in a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with marshmallows, then candies. Broil 6 inches from heat until marshmallows are lightly browned and softened, about 2 minutes. If necessary, lightly press candies into the melted marshmal­ lows. Serve immediately. Makes about 24 servings. Mi iki1"*1 iki1 a-.: ’““I MO Bi® lli ta,F aw. Mill, £ ds id fa BANANA CONFETTI BARS % cup butter or margarine, softened 1*4 cups firmly packed brown sugar egg 1 large ripe banana, mashed % teaspoon lemon juice 1*6 cups flour % teaspoon baking soda % teaspoon salt 2 cups quick oats, uncooked cup “M&M’s” Chocolate Candies Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in egg,, banana and lemon juice. Add combined flour, baking soda and salt; mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in oats and ¥2 cup candies. Spread into greased 15 x 10-inch pan. Sprinkle top with remaining candies. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack; cut into bars to serve, makes one 15 x 10-inch pan of bar cookies. tow CAA setsup program for teen mothers top# । Bi#; new educational and sup­ portive services program for pregnant and parenting teens has been established by the Womyn’s Concerns Office of the Community Action Agen­ cy of South Central Michigan (CAASCM). The program, called ABC (Adolescents Beginning with Children), helps teen parents return to or stay in school, and helps them to develop the per­ sonal skills which will enable them to be responsible and caring adults. ABC is opertational in CAASCM’s four- $M|M mrtmw k county service area - Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. ABC works cooperatively with area schools, county Health Departments, Family and Children’s Service, Department of Social Ser­ vices, and other community­ based organizations to provide educational and career ex­ ploration opportunities, job placement assistance, and supportive services for teen parents. ABC follows a peer group support model using single jlcllttst. sM Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or'... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Start the new year with a NEW STYLE at Dorothy's Hair Styling Appointment Only Dorothy McMillen Tues, Wed, ttiurs, FrL & Evening; Saturday 9-? Wednesday Senior Citizens DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Cosgrove • Phone 852-9667 parent peer advisors who serve as role models and group facilitators. The pro­ gram provides the following services through direct assistance or referral: assess­ ment of aptitudes, interests, and special needs, career guidance, vocational skills training, job seeking skills, on-the-job training, GED and high school completion, per­ sonal counseling, basic needs assistance, child care and transportation assistance, Ad­ vocate matching, and instruc­ tional workshops and field trips. Any pregnant and parenting teens under 20 years of age qualify. There are no income requirements for participation in the program. At-risk students, school drop outs, and graduating seniors are targeted for services. CAASCM Womyn’s Con­ cerns Office is currently operating SPAN (Single Parents Advancement Net­ work) which serves over 200 single parents and homemakers with vocational training,* and individualized and group support services. The SPAN model has been adapted to reach the teen parent population and to meet the special and specific needs of young parents facing the pressures and struggles ofear­ ly parenting. ABC is funded through a grant from the Michigan Department of Social Ser­ vices. More informaiton on the program is available through the Barry county CAA, 220 W. Court, Hastings, MI 49058, (616) 948-9509. by Shelly Sulser The Vermontville Township Board has ap­ pointed Bernard Otnmen Jr. to fill the remaining one year of a two year term on the board of review, Supervisor Ed Sampson said Thursday. Sampson said Ommen was asked to replace former Ver­ montville resident Dick Todd who relinquished his chair when he moved out of the township. Ommen will be one ofthree members on the board which meets in March to review the township tax assessment roll and to hear taxpayers’ con­ cerns at open meetings. Dion Rasey and Steve Stairs are the remaining two members serv­ ing two year terms on the board which will be up for reappointment next December. Ommen lives at 6352 Gresham Rd. WINTER SALE "l We are Uptown Cleaners & Shirt Laundry Pick-up Station. • Pendleton wool ... $1200 yd. & up • Christmas Fabrics ............. Vs Off ' *•’ — Sale ends January 30, 1988 — 218 E. State Street East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 Open; Mon.-Sat. 9 am • 5:30 pm Friday ’til 7 pm We will be happy to supply you with a com puterized record of all your prescription pur­ chases for 1987 for tax and insurance purposes Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100_____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Business phone, 543-1002 Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 8 Lions fourth in own wrestling invitational At the Maple Valley invita­ TOfflfflTnnnn nnnnmmmnnnTmnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinT tional, Maple Valley finished fourth behind Portland, Car­ son City and Caledonia, Plainwell, Concord, Spr­ ingport and Potterville. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii|iiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiimiiii!i!minimiiiuiUi At heavyweight Mark Barnaart finished fourth. Lance Webb of Springport in the Caledonia and pinned Pearson of Plainwell before losing in Brumm pinned Yamazaki of finals. Caledonia and Hunter of At 119 Andy Goodrich the finals to Miller of Portland before losing to decisioned Mimick of Portland. At 126 Kevin Stewart decisioned Luna of Carson City before losing to Maynard of Eighth graders lose opener 51-33 Portland. The Maple Valley eighth One of the bright spots of John Sprague won one grade basketball team lost to the game was the fine team­ match at 132 by pinning Lakewood 51-33 to open the work of the third squad con- Chambers of Springport. season. sisting of Jeff Knoll, Brice At 138 Mark Goodrich pin­ The full court Lakewood Hasselback, Jason Ainsworth. ned Knight of Caledonia, lost press completely destroyed They scored 14 pts., in 3 to Sible of Caledonia, Maple Valley’s victory plans. minutes ofplay by good hustl- defeated Brownell of Potter­ After the first quarter was ing defense and fine passing. ville and in a exciting come over the young Lions had In individual stats for the from behind victory over Ben­ spotted the Vikings a 19-0 game Jason Byington scored 9 nett of Portland, finished lead. The next two quarters pts. and Mickey Collier had 8 third. were played almost even with pts. The rebounding leader in At 155 Rick Halstead won MV scoring 16 pts., and two quarters of play was Dar- once defeating Cloutier of Lakewood scoring 18 pts. The ral Stine with 8 boards. The Plainwell. eighth graders saved the best next contest for the Junior for last in scoring 17 pts., in High will be at Portland on Local youth places the final 6 minutes of play. Jan. 11. sports third in regional bowling NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS ... for waitress. Apply in person. No phone calls. Neil's Restaurant 174 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Brian Steward, 11, took third place at the regional bowling tournament held in Noblesville Indiana, Sunday, Dec. 20. He received a $300 scholarship for his efforts. Brian qualified for the state tourna­ ment at Char-Lanes in Charlotte. Then took fourth place in the state tournament held in Grand Rapids, qualify­ ing him for the regional tour­ nament. He received a trophy from Char-Lanes and a plaque from Grand Rapids. Brian is a sixth grade stu­ dent at Maplewood School, Vermontville. This is his first year at bowling. Proud parents and sister are Connie, George and Heather Steward. Winter sports passes now available The Maple Valley Athletic Department has winter season passes for sale for adults and students.. The cost of both types of passes is $16 and they may be purchased at the high school office during regular school hours. The passes are good for'all home games in basketball, wrestling and volleyball. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION February 15, 1988 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in comformity 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 HOME JANUARY 18, 1988 - LAST DAY The 30th Day Proceeding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 553 S. STATE STREET, NASHVILLE For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of 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. 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-2 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR TRUSTEES PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk Protect your holiday gift plants against low temperatures A flowering plant may be just the thing for those hardto-buy for folks on your Christmas gift list. Whether it’s a traditional Christmas plant -- like the poinsettia, cyclamen or Jerusalem cherry — or a relative newcomer — like a kalanchoe or Rieger begonia — take time to wrap it well before you transport it. Michigan State University Ex­ tension horticulturists points out that holiday plants are greenhouse-grown, so they won’t last long if they’re ex­ posed to cold temperatures. If you’re taking a plant directly from the florist’s shop to the recipient, ask the seller to bundle it thoroughly against the cold. If you take the plant home for a few days before deliver-ing it, protecting it is your job. Wrap several layers of newspapers around the pot and several more around the whole plant. Then place the plant in a heavy paper bag or box. This will keep the roots from being chilled and hold warm air around the top. When moving plants to or from your heated car, move quickly. Plan your trip so thatt you can drop offplants before you make other stops. Leaving i plants in an unheated car for even a short time can in­ jure or kill them. When you deliver your gift plants, help the recipients find good spots for them. Keep in mind that most Christmas gift plants do not tolerate either hot or cold drafts well. They For Sale FOR SALE: 8 horsepower Toro snowblower with chains, like new. Phone 726-0417. KATHY’S SALVAGE CARPET our carpets have never been lived on! 100% nylon all colors & sizes. $l-$3 sq. yd.. Plush $4-$5 sq. yd. Also new carpet starting at $4.99 sq. yd. to $9.99 sq. yd. 2154 Gun Lake Road, behind Union 76 Station, next to Bob’s Guns. 9:30-5:00 Tuesday thru Saturday. SHELVES FOR SALE: finished or unfinished, 2 ft. to 5 ft., plain or with a design, with pegs or without, starting from $8 to $15 unfinished, $11 to $18 finished. Linda’s Country Woodworks, 11309 W. Kalamo Hwy., Nashville. Monday through Thursday, 10-4, Satur­ day, 9-12. 852-1716. Jobs Wanted LOVING CHILD CARE in my home. Hourly, daily and weekly rates. 726-0111. Phone 945-9554 •or M.V. News Action-Ads! do best with temperatures on the cool side (60 to 70 degrees during the day and a little lower at night) and plenty of bright light. They will pro­ bably be chilled and injured if placed on a cold windowsill, especially if drapes or shades are pulled over diem at night. A table near a window is better. Avoid placing them where they’ll be hit by blasts of cold air from an exterior door or gusts ofhot air from a furnace duct. Heat from a wood stove, fireplace or heat-producing appliance like a television set will also shorten the life of your gift plant. iiiiii/iiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii Obituaries iiiiiiiiiininniiiiiiiiiniimiiininmifiiiiiiiHiiHiuimnimmi! Major Stanley L Mead _ PRATTVILLE - Major Stan­ ley L. Mead, 33 of Prattville, Alabama formerly of Olivet died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1987 in Hastings, Mi. Major Mead was currently stationed at the Maxwell Air Force Base in Prattville. He was bom in Charlotte, Mi., the son of Raymond and Viola (Rowell) Mead. He was a 1972 graduate ofOlivet High School, graduated from Michigan Tecnological University in 1976 with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering where he also was in the R.O.T.C. He entered the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lt. in Sept, of 1976. He recievied his Masters Degree in Civil Engi­ neering at Wright Patterson A.F.B. in 1977, was promoted to 1st Lt. while stationed at Peace AFB, New Hampshire in 1980, was stationed at Lajes Field, Azores (Portugal) from 1980-82 where he was prom­ oted to Captain. He attended Senior Officers School at Maxwell AFB in 1982, was stationed at Bentwater, Wood­ bridge RAF, England from 1982-85 and at Keflavik, Iceland from 1985-87. He was selected for Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell A.F.B., Alabama and was promoted to the Rank ofMajor while stationed there in Octob­ er of 1987. He was a member of the U.S. Sir Force Associa- tion and the Mich. Tech. University Alumni Association. He was married to Lynn Julia Joppie in June of 1973. He is survived by his wife; Lynn, two daughters; Julia Ann M. Mead and Tina Louise Mead both at home; his mother, Viola Mead of Olivet; four brothers; Charles Mead of Olivet, Clifford Mead of Wayland, Mi., Newton Schriner ofOlivet, and John Schriner ofPeoria, Ill., two sisters; Mrs. Carl (Margaret) King ofBattle Creek and Mrs. Walter (Rebecca) Conklin of Indiana­ polis, Ind., and his father and mother-in-law; Leonard and Bertina Joppie of Nashville, Mi. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29,1987 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Jenny officiating. Full Military Honors and Pallbearers were provided by the United States Air force Honor Guard from Wurtsmith A.F.B., Oscoda, Mi. Burial was in the Kalamo Cemetery in Kalamo Township. Memorial contributions may be made in Major Mead’s name to benefit Disadvantaged Children. Envelopes are avail­ able at the Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by the Burkhead-Green Funer­ al Chapel in Charlotte. 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Box 188 Ad Number 282 Hastings 49058 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 4, 1988 — Page 9 Chicken right and 'lite' any time of the year Chicken is no longer just a favorite Sunday menu choice. Whether it’s fresh or frozen, chicken is always a smart buy. Chicken supplies as much high-quality protein as any red meat, with less fat and fewer calories especially if the skin is removed before cooking or eating, and at a lower price per pound ofedible protein. It contains a higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids than red meat, making it a good choice for a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Chicken is also naturally low in sodium. To save calories, bake or boil chicken without any add­ ed fat or steam the chicken. Half of a skinless medium- ihiiiiiiiiiiiirminiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiii iiiiiiiiiiii Engagements- sized chicken breast is about 140 calories if cooked by any of these methods. To save time and energy, cook two chickens instead of one, especially if you are roasting or simmering the chicken. Then cut the extra meat into bite-sized pieces and freeze for later use in casseroles, salads, sandwiches or in a sauce. The best place to thaw a chicken is to leave it in the refrigerator for safety sake. Whole birds under four pounds will take twelve to six­ teen hours, pieces will take four the nine hours to thaw completely. Birds four pounds or larger will take one or two days. Never stuff a chicken and then refrigerate or freeze it before roasting. By the time the stuffing reaches the refrigerator temperature, enough harmful bacteria could have formed to produce food poisioning. If you need to work ahead, prepare the stuff­ ing ingredients and store them separately. When you are ready to cook, mix the ingre­ dients, stuff the chicken and roast it immediately. Here are some tips to ensure that your results are delicious. Use a meat thermometer when roasting chicken. It’s the only safe way to be sure it’s done. The bird is thoroughly cooked when the thermometer registers 180 degrees F to 185 degrees F. Use tongs, never a fork, to turn chicken pieces when you broil or fry them. If the meat is pierced with a fork, juices will be lost. Have you ever noticed that the bone of cooked chicken and the meat next to the bones sometimes darken? This may be caused by the handling of the chicken prior to cooking. Chicken that has been frozen several weeks or longer may turn dark upon cooking due to the blood moving into the tissues during freezing and thawing. Fresh chicken has the blood in the bone marrow. Discoloration does not occur in fresh chicken in which is cooked, nor is it a problem in older birds because the bones are more dense. This type of darkening in poultry is cosmetic, and does not affect the quality or safety of the meat. Latest contributions given to Putnam Public Library Siple -Crane Robert and Lois Siple of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Janice to Chris Crane, son of Ray and Darlene Crane of Nashville. Janice is a 1986 graduate of Central Michigan University, and is presently substituting in local school systems. Chris is a 1987 graduate of Kellogg Community College, and is presently working for Master Associates Construc­ tion Company. A Jan. 23, 1988 wedding is being planned. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE — Special of the Week — From our Automotive Department: Kendall 10W30 or QQ0qt Valvoline 10W40. .Choice Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! Uoug and Julee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 72^69 (517) 7261121 OURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pan. — closed sun day — cogg Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 dj RESIDENTIAL' • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION fl I STA-RITE PUMPS ■[ Do it yourself • 1'/«" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available w 7264377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Carl and Nellie Moon by Leona VanDelic. In memory of William Har­ mon by Melissa Showalter. In memory of Lola Reynard by Leo and Grace Marisch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Decker and Iza Decker. In memory of Mrs. John (Celia) Garsteck by Bob Myers, Tom Myers, Jim Myers, John Myers and Margaret (Myers) Nordman. In memory ofNellie Doolit­ tle by Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger. Donations to add a propos­ ed Children’s Wing to the pre­ sent facility may be made at the library or mailed to Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Maple Valley eighth graders to visit K.C.C. Jan. 28 On Thursday, Jan. 28, Maple Valley’s 120 eighth graders will be taking a field trip to Kellogg Community College to get a first hand look'at educational and career opportunities which they may wish to pursue in the future. Principal Larry Lenz and guidance counselors Ward Rooks and Judy Hager feel that students need this type of exposure in hopes that they will begin to set goals for the future. Students will be given information on academic of­ ferings and guidance as to what classes they should begin to take to prepare themselves for post high school education. A tour of the college will follow at which time students will be given information on occupational fields that in­ clude dental hygiene, law en­ forcement, electronics technology, nursing, legal secretary and many others. 4-H Beef weigh-in rescheduled The Eaton County 4-H Market Beef Weigh-In originally scheduled for Jan. 2, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the scales on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. All market steers, market heifers and beef carcass animals that are brought to the 1988 Eaton County 4-H Fair must be weighed in and tagg­ ed on Feb. 20 or they will not be eligible to be exhibited at the fair. A maximum of six market beef from one member can be weighed in. All animals must have halters on them for weigh-in. The required weigh-in will help members adjust feed and rations according to their animal’s weight and will iden­ tify project animals by specified dates. For more information on the 4-H beef program contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 Mother-daughter Girl Scout aerobics set The leaders of Nashville Girl Scout troops have arrang­ ed a monthly activity for all Daisy, Brownie, Junior and Cadette Scouts. The January activity will be a Mother-Daughter aerobics session. The session will be led by Trish Hansbarger and will begin at 6:45 p.m. After a 45 minute work-out munchies will be available. This event will take place at the Maple Leaf Grange, which is on M-66 about five miles south of Nashville on the right side ofthe road. The cost will be 50 cents per per­ son. Scouts and their moms are encouraged to come and participate (or be a spectator!) Please wear loose fitting clothing. Leaders are asked to ap­ point two scouts in their troop to furnish a bag of munchies for snacks after the aerobics. Ifyou have not been involv­ ed in Girl Scouting and want to join, you are welcome to come, register ($4) and join in this activity and the fun of scouting! nTnfTTTTnTTTTnnnTnTTnTTnTnnTTTnrnnTTnTnTTTnTTnTnnnnn Serving Our Country .................................. try, Fort Campbell, Ky. Jill S. Green Dankenbring is an Airman Jill S. Green, infantryman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Green of 324 W. Jeffrey W. Nielson Capital, Bellevue, has Army Spec. 4 Jeffery W. graduated from the U.S. Air Force dental assistant course Nielson, son of Eleena J. at Sheppard Air Force Base, Hecker of 975 Gerke Drive, Hastings, has arrived for duty Texas. During the course, students with the U.S. Army Garrison were taught to assist dentists at Fort Buchanan, Puerto in all dental treatment pro­ Rico. Nielson is a military police cedures. They also earned credits toward an associate specialist. degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. She is a 1987 graduate of Bellevue High School. WANTED Daniel D. Dankenbring Army Spec. 4 Daniel D. Dankenbring, son of Gerald A. Dankenbring of 2840 Needmore, Charlotte, Mich., and Nola Denkenbring of 6265 Thornapple Road, Nashville, Mich., has arrived for duty with the 187th Infan- Snow Blower, Wood Stoves, Refrigerators, Gas Stoves, Microwaves, Tools of all sorts - hand and power. Color T.V.'s, Kitchen Sets, China Cabinets, Baseball Cards, and all Reuseable Merchandise. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N. Main, Nashville • 852-9473 .Mon. Sot, 9:00-5:00 Tom Edwards Auto Mar Quality USED CARS » specializes in *80 to '86 Cars • warranties Available LEER TRUCK CAPS and RYDER TRUCK RENTAL 803 West State Street, Hastings Phone — 948-2001 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards iin ................................ 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The purpose is to determine tion of either or both of the if they are in violation of the provisions may be declared wetlands (swampbusting) or ineligible for: --Price and income the cultivation ofhighly credi­ ble land (sodbusting) provi­ supports. —Crop insurance. sions in the 1985 Food Securi­ --Farmers Home Ad­ ty Act. The act states: “Any person ministration loans. —Commodity Credit Cor­ who, after Dec. 23, 1985, br­ ings into production a field poration storage payments. —Farm storage facility that is predominately highly erodible land or who converts loans. —Conservation Reserve wetland to the production of 'ITTTftTTTfTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTfflTTTTnTnTTTTTTCWTTTTTTfflTTTT' Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 9-10 - Horse Show Management Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Jan. 11 - Insects in Corn and Forage Crops, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Jan. 13 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Jan. 14 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Jan. 18 - Insects in Soybeans and Dry Beans, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Jan. 18 - County 4-H Rabbit Skillathon, 7 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Jan. 19 - Horse Management Shortcourse, 7 p.m. Grand Valley Blood Center, Grand Rapids. (First of a series of 5 sessions). Jan. 20 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Jan. 21 - Weed Control in Field Crops, 1 p.m., Barry Township Hall, Delton. Jan. 23 - Central Michigan Ag Day, Lakewood High School. Jan. 23 - 4-H Dog Leaders Workshop, 10 a.m., Pleasant Lake Community Center, Jackson County. Jan. 23 - Little International Showmanship Contest, 9 a.m., Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. ANNOUNCEMENT! Lee O. Stuart, M.D. and ... C. R. Barnett M.D. ... have begun a ... Family Practice, including Obstetrics ... in the office of ... Thomas Myers, M.D. (in Nashville) Appointments will be available on Tuesday mornings for prenatal or family care, Please call Dr. Myers’ office at 517-852-0804 for an appointment. AUTO PARTS — and — SERVICE CENTER •Quality Workmanship • Transmission Repairs • Body & Bump Service • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Tune-ups • Mufflers and Pipes • Major Overhauls • Shocks • Ignitions • Batteries • Water Pumps • Belts • Hoses • Tires • Oil • Anti-freeze and • Simplicity Parts Next day on most parts not in stock. — WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS — SIMPLICITY Lawn and Garden Equip. Trowbridge’s Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville • Ph. 726-0569 Program annual payments. —Other programs under which USDA makes commodity-related payments. Farmers and landowners whose land is being cultivated should not take lightly the possibility of being in violation. “Our main concern now is the possibility that farmers may be in violation of the Food Security Act of 1985 and not know it,” says Larry Libby, Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service public policy spcialist. “The provisions of the act represent a major change in conservation policy. They are one step short of a require­ ment that all farmers conserve soil,” Libby says. “It is the first time in history that the farmer has a fundamental obligation to protect land, and the ramifications are quite farreaching.” Under the act, the Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service (ASCS) will be spot-checking at least 15 percent of the farms par- ticipating in ASCS programs and will notify FCIC and FmHA producers who are eligible for their programs. That doesn’t mean that violators are automatically dropped from government programs. They will be given the opportunity to conform to the act by following approved SCS tillage practices. The timetable for implementing the required practices does not appear to be unreasonable. “The danger is that farmers will ignore what amounts to a warning that the government is serious about curtailing soil erosion,” Libby says. “Chances are that if farmers check with the SCS office, the requirements for compliance will not be too difficult to follow.” The act states that farmers’ compliance with the re­ quirements is voluntary, but the consequences of not cooperating with the program could be serious. Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Farmers should consider the conservation resource program Farmers should seriously consider the financial advantages of enrolling highly erodible cropland into the Conservation Reserve Pro­ gram (CRP). “Given the lower produc­ tivity of highly erodible croplands, the CRP may be the best alternative for many Michigan farmers,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. “The cost of production is higher and the net return is generally lower on highly erodible soils. It will likely be the farmer’s advantage to take erodible land out of production and concentrate on the more pro­ ductive cropland.” In previous sign-up periods, the maximum annual rental payment of Michigan farmers for land in the program has ranged from $40 to $65 per acre- yearly. Krizek urges farmers to compare this with the amount they can earn from producing crops on highly erodible soils. Michigan farmers will have their first opportunity in 1988 to enroll land into the CRP during the Feb. 3-19 sign-up period. To be eligible for the 10-year program, at least twothirds of any field, regardless of the total acreage, must be considered highly erodible. Farmers need to contact their local Soil Conservation Service (SCS) agent to determine whether fields are highly erodible. If a field is highly erodible, the farmer must sub­ mit a bid to the ASCS stating the amount he or she is willing to accept to take the land out of production. If the bid is a<Sr cepted by ASCS, a permanent vegetative cover must be planted on the entire field. The field cannot be pastured, nor can an agricultural com­ modity be produced on it for the 10 years of the contract. Contracts may be applied for by the owner or the operator of a farm with highly erodible land. An operator is eligible to participate if he has a long-term lease with the owner, and the owner agrees with the terms ofthe program. The USDA will pay up to 50 percent of the cost of establishing a permanent vegetative cover or trees on the field, Krizek says. In addi­ tion to trees, vegetative cover approved for cost-sharing in­ cludes tame grasses and legumes, field windbreaks or a combination of these that will benefit wildlife habitat in the area. Christmas tree plan­ tings are not allowed. Krizek points out that the program will not only reduce soil erosion, but will also help to reduce the commodity surplus by taking land out of production. Other benefits of the CRP will be an improve­ ment in Michigan’s forest resources and increased wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation potential. To date, 116,000 acres of Michigan’s estimated 600,000 acres of highly erodible cropland have been enrolled in the CRP. No more than 25 percent ofthe total cropland in any county can be entered into the CRP unless a special waiver is approved by the USDA. The waiver will be issued only if it is determined that the loss of additional cropland will not seriously affect the agribusiness industry in the county. The southwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula has the most land enrolled in the CRP, Krizek says, pointing out that erosion is a major problem in this area because of the light-textured soils and steep slopes in many fields. 4-H Dog obedience classes to begin Weekly 4-H Dog Obedience Classes are held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building, located on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The program is open to all interested youth age 6-19, who are present 4-H members or Cloverbuds, or are in­ terested in joining 4-H and participating in the dog program. For more information on the 4-H Dog Program, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594, or the volunteer leader for the classes, Margo Ward, at 663-4928. Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative A SPECIAL HOUSE-SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIME has endorsed 69 crime-fighting bills that will reduce drug abuse, juvenile delinquency and, in general, improve the ability of law enforcement officials to reduce crime in Michigan. A few ofthe bills have already passed the House including HB 4615 which requires a person who commits a crime while released on bond to serve the sentences one after the other, rather than serving the sentences at the same time. Legislative action on the remaining bills is expected early next year. ENROLLMENT IN MICHIGAN'S 100 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES reaches a record high this fall. The total enrollment of 534,995 students presents a 2.4 percent increase over the previous record set in the fall of 1986. THE USE OF SALT TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM MICHIGAN ROADS would be banned by 1991 if a safe and effective alternative can be found under a bill recently introduced in the House. The bill, House Bill 5205, would create the “Environmental Road Safety Act” and would re­ quire the state to conduct studies on the costs and benefits of salt replacements. The bill has been sent to the House Commit­ tee on Transportation for consideration. LEGISLATION AIMES AT LOWERING MICHIGAN'S UNEMPLOYMENT COSTS has been introduced in the Legislature. The bills would cancel scheduled increases in unemployment benefits and reinstate a waiting week. The bills deal with Michigan’s unemployment costs which are 22 per­ cent higher than 28 other industrial states that were surveyed in a study commissioned by the state. EASING INSURANCE PROBLEMS for people who store vehicles during the winter is the purpose behind a bill recently passed by the House. House Bill 4982 would permit a person to store a vehicle without maintaining insurance coverage for per­ sonal injury protection, property protection and residual liabili­ ty. The bill benefits retired people who spend the winters down South, and hotrod and antique auto collectors who store cars for months at a time. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!!! EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks..* Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. SWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! j Let Us Do The Dirty Work land You Can Have The || Fun of Refinishing... 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BAG $J4» PRICES EFFECTIVE MON., JAN. 4 THRU SAT., JAN. 9, 1988 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-01-12.pdf ab3731bc9c5ec436aba53ff2d9778763 PDF Text Text REET ,Bulki Rate i * PAH> U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, Mi 49058 Panel* Me. Published u s e by y J-Ad Graphics, rapcs, Inc. nc. . MAN 1 3 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 2 — Tuesday, January 12, 1988 Low interest loans, outright grants now available to local residents by Shelly Sulser People needing major home improvements who are lack­ ing in funds can now take ad­ vantage of a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant recently approv­ ed by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce. Officials approved the ap­ plication for $200,000 to be spent for the refurbishment of low income family homes in Vermontville and Vermont­ ville Township, Nashville, and Maple Grove and Castleton Townships. Lake Odessa Housing Coordinator Cheryl Storey prepared the application for the combined governmental units. “It’s not all we asked for but it’s very typical,” said Storey, administrator of the local program. Storey said area residents wanting to take advantage of the newly secured fundss can apply to a Community Development Committee that will be formed probably within the next 60 days. Applications will be accepted by Wood burner causes blaze at Nashville home Sunday evening Storey immediately, however, she said. Two people from each governing body will be ap­ pointed to comprise the com­ mittee, whose two functions will be to establish eligibility guidelines for outright grants and to review contracting bids. Storey said before the com­ mittee takes shape, though, an environmental review must first be completed. “That will probably take a month and paperwork will probably take another 30 days,” Storey said. She said the environmental review will involve determining a number of factors that could affect construction in any area within the combined units such as existing noise and air pollution, waterbeds, flood plains, etc. “It’s quite technical,” she explained. Storey, who coordinates the Community Home Improve­ ment Program (CHIP) for Lake Odessa and surrounding communites, said the project is designed to help families in need to procure low interest loans to upgrade the plumb­ ing, electricity, insulation, siding, etc. Outright grants could also be obtained, she said, depending on financial need. She said virtually an unlimited amount of funds is available for low interest loans. The maximum available for outright grants is $200,000, Storey said. The most an individual could be loaned through the program is $15,000 and the largest outright grant is $11,250 for those who qualify. Storey said that last year, nine surrounding governmen­ tal units benefited from the federal home improvement funds secured through the state Department of Com­ merce. Grant money is allocated through the Depart­ ment of Commerce Small Cities Program while loan funds are provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and administered by Storey for a fee of $2,000 from each governing body, plus a percentage for supplies. One of those combined units consisted of Odessa, Campbell and Sebewa townships. The three were ap­ proved for more funds again this year, Storey said, who notes being accepted for the program is difficult due to the competitiveness of willing participants. Storey said she felt “ecstasy” when she learned that approval was granted to both units for which she ad­ ministers the program. “One is nice but two is great,’’ she said. MSHDA has preset, guidelines to determine those eligible for the loans and the local committee will decide who will get grants. “Eligibility is based on in­ come and size of family,” Storey noted. She added that Hastings Ci­ ty Bank has agreed to process the loans, serving as under­ writers for MSHDA who will in turn purchase the loans from the bank. Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart was in­ strumental in getting the word out to other area boards regar­ ding the project and is excited that the group was approved, she said. Stewart was asked by Storey to serve on the screening committee. “I don’t like to say this but there are a lot of senior citizens and low income families in Vermontville,” Stewart said. * ‘There are in all communities. If federal or state money is available to help them, I’m glad we’re get­ ting our share. Low interest loans will help people who need a new roof, new insula­ tion, etc. — things people really need.” The program is expected to expire in January of 1990. A wood burner in the base­ ment of the James Ferrier home near Nashville is being blamed for a fire that caused the structure severe damage Sunday night, said Nashville Assistant Fire Chief Earl Wilson. “Apparently the flue pipe was installed too close to com­ bustibles,” Wilson said, noting the home was heated with the wood fired boiler. Wilson said the family had gone to attend church and returned to find the house, located at 11902 Lawrence Hwy,, on fire. “We haven’t put an estimate on the damages yet,” Wilson said. Castleton-Maple GroveNashville firefighters received the call to the home at about 9 p.m. and arrived to find the house emitting heavy smoke generated from fire not visible from the outside. “The fire had gone up from the basement to the second by Shelly Sulser story,” Wilson explained. An empty car carrier stolen His department, assisted by in Nashville early Thursday Hastings and Vermontville was recovered later that day in departments, remained on the Woodland after an alert scene for four hours before citizen spotted it parked on extinguishing the flames. South Main Street and con­ On Monday, however, tacted the Barry County firefighters were called again Sheriffs Department. to scene at about 1:40 p.m. The truck, owned by AnFireman Pat Powers gets his air tank replaced durafter fire reportedly reignited chor Motor Freight of Lansing a fire at the James Ferrier home Sunday. in the attic of the home. ing, had been parked by its driver, Joe Sprague of 2250 Price Rd. Nashville, in the lot behind the businesses on North Main Street in the village at about 12 a.m. Thursday. Due to the extreme cold temperatures, Sprague had apparently left the engine run­ ning but the doors of the truck were locked, said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje. Koetje said Sprague return­ ed to find the truck missing. The truck was then located at about 11:45 a.m. in Woodland, parked in front of a residence on South Main Street. There are no suspects, however, Koetje said. “The person who reported it apparently heard about it on Harold Woodman shows one of the shirts being usthe radio,” Koetje said. He ed to generate funds for the monument. said there was no damage to the vehicle and there is no contributions for its delay. by Shelly Sulser reasonable motive for the As a result, members of the Local veterans fear they theft, which remains under in­ will have to put their Vietnam Maple Valley Chapter of the Fireman from three departments battled the fire at a home near Nashville Sunvestigation by the Nashville monument project on hold, Vietnam Veterans of America day for four hours and were again called to the scene Monday. ' Police Department. blaming a sparse influx of See Sparse on page 2 Stolen motor carrier found in Woodland Sparse donations slowing Veterans’ monument project �The Maple Volley New* NoebviHe. Tuetdoy. Jonuory 12. 1986 — Poge 2 Sparse donations slowing Veterans’ monument project Continued from front poge are getting nervow at Memorial Day. 19X8 draws near. That’a when they had hoped to unveil the finished monument bearing the names of al lead 33 known Barry and Eaton County Vietnam war ed before the stone monument company will begin to chip it catuailirs. With barely one-third of the uno reality. That would have $7,000 needed to purchase the to be within the next two monument, the group is faced weeks. “We're having an awful with a $5,000 deficit at present and only three months to time,” said chapter chief get it Half of the total is need- Hamid Woodman. “I don’t know how to ask any more.” Woodman’s club has spon­ sored a number of fundraising efforts like dances but participation has been sparse, causing the group to lose money. “We Jost $150 on one dance when only 14 people showed up and they were all members, Woodman noted. Postage and costs for compiling and mailing 500 letters to generate contributions from businesses in both counties have also cost the chapter How do you build your IRA on experience rather than gimmicks? 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Names to be engraved on the monument are: Ronald D. Albertson of Dimondale; Ellis E. Austin (MIA) of Vermont­ ville; David W. Bamaby of Charlotte; David W. Barrus of Charlotte; Terry H. Beardslee of Dimondale; Thomas W. Beatty of Bellevue; Gor­ don W. Bent of Hickory Cor­ ners; Curtiss E. Braatz of Charlotte; Gary L. Clapp of Grand Ledge; Duane L. Clouse of Eaton Rapids; John R. Cotter of Charlotte; Keith A. DeVries of Middleville; Jerry N. Duffey of Charlotte; John M. Durham of Grand Ledge; Robert L. Ellison of Charlotte; Glen L. Fetterman of Charlotte; Kitchell S. Gibbs of Charlotte; Rogers S. Gordon of Middleville; Jerald W. Kemp of Charlotte; Norman L. Koos of Olivet; Clyde D. Lahr of Bellevue; Larry D. Leitch of Grand Ledge; Richard D. Miller of Charlotte; Alvin C. McMann Jr. of Eaton Rapids; David M. Powell ofBellevue; Daniel G. Rulison of Charlotte; David A. Stremler of Charlotte; Carl A. Thompson of Nashville; Allen R. Towner of Sunfield and Dewey Decker of Charlotte. Woodman asks that anyone knowing of any others from Eaton or Barry Counties who should be named on the monu­ ment to contact him at 517-726-1176. money because only two have items at the Community Building in Hastings for the responded with donations. Some individuals, he said, project, Woodman said. Proceeds from the sale of have been very supportive and have donated generously with “Gone but not Forgotton” tmoney and time but the lack shirts will also be put toward of business participation paying for the monument. Woodman’s next attempt at disappoints Woodman, he securing more funds will be to said. “I thought people of the contact the families ofthose to community would be really be named on the monument. gung ho on this,” he said. That task, however, is prov­ “I’m surprised they’re show­ ing to be time consuming due ing very little interest.” to the difficulty in locating the Woodman said his largest family members. single donation to date has Woodman said he could ac­ been a gift of $25. cept a gift of $5,000 from “If every business in Eaton Coors Beer for the monument and Barry Counties would put but he may decline the offer. “I don’t want big in $25 that would do it,”he said. businesses paying for this,” Fundraisers in the works in in-­ said Woodman. “I want the clude a 1950s-60s dance at the people themselves to do it. Carpenter’s Den beginning at Eaton and Barry County peo­ 9 p.m. and ending at 1 a.m. ple should care about this. If a Jan. 16. Cost is $5 a couple family sends $10, it means a and $3 for singles. Woodman lot. People aren’t rich.” Woodman said he thinks said the village of Vermont­ ville has expressed interest in people have forgotton how donating proceeds from a much the people who were a village-wide garage sale for part of the war cared and how the monument. And during much the families of those the first week of February, who died care about preserv­ local auctioneer Bill Stanton ing their memory. Plans to construct the will donate his services to conduct an auction of donated monument in the park are Join local club to use snowmobile trails All area snowmobilers are urged to join the Maple Valley Driftskipper Snowmobile Club if they plan on riding on the trail that was founded and has been maintained by the local club. A good membership is necessary to finance expenses such as insurance, corporation dues, mailings, etc. Dues are only $7 for an individual membership and $12 for a full family membership. Club rides and hot dog roasts are possible events along with trail maintenance. Ifyou are interested in join­ ing the Maple Valley Drift­ skippers, please call Greg Hoefler, president, at 726-0683 for information or send your dues to Greg Hoefler, 9328 Kinsel Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096. Please include name, phone, address and number of snowmobiles. Receipt, membership card, map and sl­ ed stickers will be sent back to your promptly. As a reminder, the club urges all area snowmobilers to obey local laws when snowmobiling in Vermont- ville. Keep your speed down, use only the side streets to ride on (only cross the main streets), and especially stay off of the sidewalks, Hoefler said. People cannot shovel sidewalks after snowmobiles pack the snow down, he said. “Snowmobiling is a fun sport and we need members to help keep our club and trails existing,” Hoefler said. “A good number of local lan­ downers have freely leased a designated portion of their property for our members to use, so your co-operation in staying on the designated trails is greatly needed.” Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Door* Open 5:30 • tarty Birds 6:15 Monument Fund Raiser Sponsored by Vietnam Vets ofAmerica ’50s & ’60s DANCE Saturday, Jan. 16th 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. Carpenter’s Den — Vermontville — *5.00 Couple / *3.00 Single MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Area Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road 250 N. Main, Vermontville Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. A.M. Worship.... P.M. Worship.... Thursday Night: Bible Study....... 10 a.m.. 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. .7 p.m. REV. ARBUTUS MORGAN, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 am. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 am. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... ........ 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School.......9:45 am. Morn. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship........ 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting...... 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.:..................... 11 P.M. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................ 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES 10 am. 11 am. ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER . PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School.. 9:15 am. 0:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday School... 11 a.m. . Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. January 12. 1988 — Page 3 New books available from Putnam Public Library A James D. Good commemorative shelf has been established in the reference room at Putnam Public Library by his wife, Elizabeth Good. The following books of distinguished Americans have been placed in his memory: Abraham Lincoln by Carl Sandburg. Six volumes cover­ ing Lincoln’s life from the early days through the Civil War. R. E. Lee by Douglas Southall Freeman. Four volumes covering the life of Robert E. Lee. Memoirs by Harry Truman. Two volumes, Year ofDeci­ sion and Years of Trial and Hope. Arms and Men by Walter Millis. A study of military history. S f Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU kW> W*> ikjS sbiife ..Rwdte ! nig I tad .ksal s 1 in taislo lafrt al"! xalla- tali oftt bin ilHIWflKKJ tail ■MN lm>!llW ilHta MB feriDfli 11 1 5H«$clwL "lH pXSew p * 110^ 0^ 00 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Jan. 18 ♦Salad, ’Burritos, *Hot dogs, green beans or french fries, apple. Tuesday, Jan. 19 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, ♦Tuna sandwich, mashed potatoes, butter, peas, bread/butter, salad bar. Wednesday, Jan. 20 ♦Salad, ’Taco’s, ♦Lettuce/cheese, ’Hot dog, corn juice. Thursday, Jan. 21 ♦Salad, ’ ’Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, green beans or fries, peaches, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 22 End of first semester, school in a.m. No lunch. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Jan. 18 Hot sliced turkey, cheese squares, green beans, mashed potatoes, applesauce. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Breakfast for lunch. Waf­ fles, syrup or honey, sausage links, orange juice, fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 20 Chili, crackers, celery/carrot sticks, peanut butter sdw. apple crisp. Thursday, Jan. 21 Chicken patty on bun, mashed potatoes, peas, peaches. Friday, Jan. 22 End of first semester, school in a.m. only. Milk served with every meal. Fuller St. School Monday, Jan. 18 Hotdogs, french fries, pears, pudding. Tuesday, Jan 19 Goulash, green beans, cherry delite, butter sandwich. Wednesday, Jan. 20 Tacos, lettuce/cheese, com, raisins, peanut butter sand. Thursday, Jan. 21 Cheeseburger, tater rounds, mixed fruit, cookie. Jan. 22 End of first semester, school in a.m. only. No lunch. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Freedom by William Safire. A story of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Pictorial History of the American Presidency by John Bowman. People. A history of our time by the Associated Press. The Look-It-Up-Book of Presidents by Wyatt Blass in game. Never Complain Never Ex­ pkun by Victor Lasky. The life of Henry Ford II. Man of the House by William Novak. The life and political memoirs of Speaker Tip O’Neill. The Path to Power by Robert A. Caro. The years of Lyndon Johnson.. Keeping Faith. Memoirs of Jimmy Carter. And Brave Men, Too by Timothy S. Lowry. UnforgetUnforget­ table stories of those who were awarded the Congres- sional Medal of Honor in i Vietnam. The World and Richard Nixon by C. L. Sulzberger. The Supreme Court by William H. Rehnquist. The Presidents: Washington to Reagan' Published by Greenwich House. This book gives detailed information about each president and has full page photographs of them. The March of Democracy by James Truslow Adams. A six volume set of American history. 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We're near where you live or work. ■ WE QUOTE ACTUAL YIELDS—not "projections' based on past performance that may never be repeated. ■ NO BIG FEES, LOADS, OR COMMISSIONS. 1 ft S Celebrating 50 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon a 8 e FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-155.1 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 12, 1988 — Page 4 Belson recalls local competition of merchants and chain stores Thefollowing is the second plenty of company listening to a series of boyhood the arguments. The local grocery stores recollections by Howard Belson ofrural Hastings. His fought back with specials and writings recall Nashville of super bargains. This broght the 1920s and ’30s at the time about the Independent when his parents', the Elmer Grocers Allicance (I.G.A.). Belsons, owned and operated By their combined buying a bakery-restaurant located in power the independents could what currently is known as the buy in volume and thereby Thomapple General Store. A reduce costs. The chains were at a disad­ 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson vantage in a small town remembers many aspects of because they could not sell on life on and around Main Street credit, although some some 60 years ago, observed managers did. If the bill was when he was a young lad not paid, it was the manager, not the company, who lost. growing up in that area. Also, the local merchant In their 1920s chain stores was no fool. When the chain made their move to the small ran a special, the next week he towns, and there was much would run the same one. He discussion pro and con about would not sell much, but that their advantages and disad­ was not the idea. To the peo­ vantages. At the same time ple who stocked up, he gave radio was coming into the impression that he was popularity. High-powered able to meet chain store lobbyists on both sides of the prices. In addition, a local issue debated on radio broad­ merchant could shop around casts. This was as exciting for bargains and offer a sale then as Irangate was in 1987. that made the chain stores Anyone who had access to a look “sick”. The manager of the chain radio had it tuned in, and had in store often was too far from his headquarters; by the time he had permission to meet competition it was useless to try. A. & P. did sell bread at four cents a loaf and at one time Kroger sold bread for two cents loaf, but Kroger had their own bakery. Both of these chains once operated stores in Nashville. (In addi­ tion, the Feldpausch Food Center of Hastings opened its first branch in 1936 in Nashville.) None ofthese sur­ vived here. Chain stores had a “doc­ tor” of sorts a troubleshooter to find out why operating costs were high. He discovered that a manager might come into the store, flip the switch and leave the light burning all day long; when the laundry came, all the clerks might rush to get clean aprons. He found a thousand leaks were “sinking the ship.” If a local merchant spotted , a customer shopping in a chain store, the next time that person asked for credit at a local grocery he was apt to With a dime's worth of whiting and a brush any merchant could convert his front store windows into billboards, recalls Howard Belson. Weekly grocery special were favorite subjects, as seen in this photo of the Feldpausch Food Center, a Hastings grocery that opened its first branch in Nashville in the fall of 1936. The store closed 12 years later, shutting down some six months after Kroger pulled out citing high taxes, bad roads and poor train ser­ vice as reasons for the move. Save wilh Safety NO CHICANERY Lux S’p Flakes Pea Beans Hand picked 3 lbs. Zlc 22c Nashville’s Home Owned Stores E. C. KRAFT C.T; MUNRO JOHNAPPELMAN FRANK CALEY Nashville's independent grocers teamed up to try to out-advertise the chai stores some 50 to 60 years ago. This three-column ad that appeared in The Nashville News on March 27, 1930, measured over 13 inches in length (only the top and botbot­ tom of the ad are seen here). Howard Belson remembers that when a chain store ran a special on a certain item, th,e local grocer would often feature a sale on the same item the following week, meeting the chain's price. Chain Stores a Benefit * • •» says Professor H; E. Bice H. E. Bice, Professor of Marketing, Syracuse University, like other students of science, views the facts in an unbiased and impartial manner.. He says: “Chain Store growth is a logical part of thf development of large scale enterprise in the United States............ The chain store is doing much toward the desired objective.'’ OUT OF 45 PROFESSORS WHO WERE ASKED FOR THEIR OPINION OF THE CHAIN STORE-METHOD, 4SREPtfEBr-liVERYONE OF-THE^48^8AID THAT HE CONSIDERED THE CHAIN 8TORE A BENEFIT TO THE PUBLIC. Kroger Stores base their service on this system. Both Kroger and A. & P. had stores in Nashville at one time, and both were big advertisers in The Nashville News. The bottom portion of Kroger's three-column ad which appeared in The News on March 13, 1930, offered a plug for chain stores in general. The running battle, pro and con, was carried on in print as well as radio, which was just coming into popular use. have his credit cut off. The merchant might tell him to ask the A. & P. for credit. In those days credit was a privilege and many abused it. Some intended to pay and some never intended to honor their debts, but a man who paid cash was a “jewel”. During the depths ofthe Great Depression many local mer­ chants gave credit with np hope of ever collecting a cent — plain charity. They knew that some of their customers were in worse shape than themselves. We (at the bakery) gave credit up to forty dollars, even to some whom we knew were deadbeats. If we could have collected those debts our own standard of living would have been better. When we (final­ ly) left Nashville it was with an account book an inch thick. Each page was filled with ac­ counts (receivable) that our own hard-earned labor had produced. All were uncollec­ tible, but the Bible says, “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” We sold our bakery bread at Longtime Nashville merchant Colin T. Munro, seen five and six cents a loaf, but here in his declining years, was one of the local grocers what would you rather buy, who joined forces to meet chain store competition in bread fresh from the oven or the 1920s and '30s. Munro bought the former Brumm bread that was shipped in and grocery in 1905 and operated it for the next 55 years, of questionable freshness? making his proprietor of Nashville's longest one-owner Business at the bakery business in the same location. In those days, shoppers became so good that the old could buy on credit at locally-owned stores, but not at worn out oven could not chains, unless the manager was willing to assume the deliver, so my mother went to risk. the Bennet Oven Company in Battle Creek and bought a new chants watched their competi­ convert the front windows of coke-filled oven. It was a dan­ tion closely. any business place into two dy, about ten feet square with A dime’s worth of whiting billboards. two decks. It had ten inches of from Von Fumiss’ drug store (To be continued insulation on sides, top and and a small artist brush could next week) bottom. The oven had to be coke-fired as there were no gas lines in Nashville at that time. We bought coke by the freight car load and had it trucked to our barn back of the bakery. My brother Carl and I had to keep the coke box full. The box was two feet wide and six feet long and STYLE four feet high. It was located on the left of the oven and its shovel was kept next to it. A fire was kept burning 24 hours a day except Sunday. The in­ Appointment Only tense heat burned out the fire brick and the fire box had to be rebuilt each year. Tues, Wed, Thun, Fri. 1 Evening; Anytime we boys asked Dorothy McMillen Saturday 9-? permission to go somewhere or to do something, the Wednesday Senior Citizens response was, “Is the coke box foil?” DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING I will say that the chain stores put the local merchants 265 W. Cosgrove • Phone 852-9667 on their toes. And the mer- Start the new year with a NEW at Dorothy's Hair Styling �he Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, January 12, 1988 — Page 5 cnarlton Park village and Museum plans annual event Lumipallo Ski Race and Winter Festival this weekend Celebrate Michigan’s winter with contests and ac­ tivities for people of all ages. The seventh Annual Lumipallo (snowball in Finish) Ski Race and Winter Festival will be held at Historic Charlton Park, Satur­ day, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. All cross country ski races (fee required) will begin at 10:30 a.m . The groomed trails for the 5K and 10K races will take skiers along the scenic banks of the Thornap­ ple River and Thomapple Lake and through the 300-plus acres ofwoods and fields. The beginners race and kiddies race have shorter courses. Awards will be given in all categories and all participants receive a Lumipallo patch. Open skiing will be held after the races. In addition to the Ski Races, a winter festival has been planned to celebrate Michigan’s “winter wonder land”. These activities in­ clude: - Ice fishing contests - entry fee $5 adults, $3 children under 16. Panfish contest and muskie and pike contest 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards in all categories. Saturday at 5 p.m. (Fisherman please note Thomapple Lake held the state record for the largest muskie for many years.) - Snow sculpture contest Entry Fee S5 per team - up to 8 people per team. 7 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Judging will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Bring friends and family for this ex­ citing activity. - Snowman building contest - no fee. Saturday. Judging at 3:30 p.m. - Snowshoe rental all day Saturday at 50-cents per hour. If weather permits, an ice rink will be made on the village green for skating, and Bring skis, sleds, skates and Park located off M-79 betthe church hill is a favorite other winter gear for a day of ween Hastings and Nashville. sliding hill. winter wonderland fun at For more information call The General Store and beautiful Historic Charlton (616) 945-3775. Town Hall will be open and offer wood stoves to warm up by and the Bristol Inn will have hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies. There will also be a bonfire for warming up as well as roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. 157 S. Main Street General admission is SI for VERMONTVILLE adults (16 and over), 50 cents for children under 16. Anyone entering a contest requiring a fee, will be admitted to the park free. Nancy’s - Beauty Shop ■ 726-0330 Latest contributions to the Putnam Public Library fund The latest contributions to Putnam Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Arthur Kays by Mr. and Mrs. Neil Somsel, Mr. and Mrs. James Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Verland Love, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sevitts, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mellon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nihart, Lawrence Matecki, Donald Fields, Edward and Janida Sarhatt, office employees of Midwest Foundry Company, Paul and Nancy Kays, Mary Stark, Sharron Rose, Jan Lyddon, Bruce McComb, Jim and Jill Doane, Dick and Debbie Swisher, Mike and Karen Prow, Glen L. Bachelder, Leland and Susan Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Alan King, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Touhy, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gareiss, Mr. and Mrs. Keith French, Sharon Ells, Ruth Van Vleck, Don In­ gersoll and Dotti Covert. A donation was made to the building fund by Anne Farn­ sworth. A donation was given to the Friends of the Library in memory of Bethel Phillips by Arthur and Margaret Bateman. We have once again receiv­ ed a generous donation to the building fund by Donald and Jeanette Joseph. A generous donation also has been made by George and Inez Hubka. Donations to the fund to add a proposal Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. The last thing you need now is a problem with expensive home insurance. (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 1 144 SOUTH MNH STRCCT MOlMOnTMILie. M1CHIGAH 49096 jiASHMiue 852-1717 Your home is a big enough investment, so you don’t need a problem affording the kind of insurance you prefer. If you’re hunting for economical home insurance.. .with broad coverage ... from a reputable source... consider Auto-OWners Insurance. Auto-Owners has a number of premium discountsfor homeowners which could reduce your premium costs by as much as 40 percent! So now you know.. .there’s a simple way to get.just the homeowner’s policy you want—at the price you want. See for yourself. It’s no problem with your Auto-Owners agent. CH-80. ONLY $32,500 for this four bedroom home located in the country. Large living room, dining room, deck and two car garage. Nice property! F-13. 80 F-13. 80 ACRE FVpvith home v §Pj5/,500! §Pj5/,500! N-21. GREAT HOME for the reti-needing v ree or for your first home — main floor laundry, good basement, nice back yard plus two bedrooms in this attrac­ tive ranch home located near shopping and schools. F-12. NEW LISTING! WE HAVE JUST LISTED this 83 acre working dairy farm. Barns, silos, misc. bldgs., dairy equipment included plus a 4 bedroom, 2 V-42. PRICE REDUCED! Large two story home. 79 acres tillable. Located approx. 18 miles from story home with lots of room. Grand Rapids. Call for more Fireplace, open stairway, formal dining room, bath and one-half, above ground pool. L-76.132 ACRES of land with 95 information. CH-81. NICE COUNTRY LOCATION Two bedroom, one story home with garage. Appliances tillable and balance in woodsincluded. and lowland. Pole barn, some fencing for horses. Excellent hunting and recreation area. L-74. SO ACRES of vacant land Garden area. Immediate occupancy. CH-78. FOUR BEDROOM HOME with two baths, dining room, living room, above ground for only $22,500. Good landpool. contract terms. CH-63. ONLY $39,500 for this WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - WE NEED YOUR LISTING! four bedroom, two story home CALL NOW SO THAT WE CAN GO TO on almost 3 acres of land. Garage/barn included. Paved WORK FOR YOU IN 1988! road location. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS .852-0712 DENNIS SMITH......................... 852-9191 CHRIS STANTON................... .543-0598 BOB GARDNER........................ .726-0331 CINDY DOOLITTLE.............. 852-1867 Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher, John Warren, Mary Hecker The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car (^Auto-Owners Insurance 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone {517) 852-9680 Thf,"No Prt6&/rnfbopfa,~ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 12, 1988 — Page 6 TTTTTnnTrnnTnTnnnnnTffTTTTTnTTnnnTTnTTTTnTnTTnTnnTnTTT Vermontville, Nashville have New Year's babies From our readers View from the "Outside is "depressing” bickering — the name calling. Perhaps the new year is a good time to take a good hard look at yourselves. Is there anyone left who believes in “Do unto others ? I don’t know anyone in Nashville, but I have been through there and thought that it was a lovely small town, but have certainly decided that it is one ofthose places that may be a nice place to visit, but where no one would want to live. Sincerely, Celeste Grimes Hastings To the editor: For some time I have been a reader of the Maple Valley News because I particularly enjoy the “Memories of the Past” written by Susan Hin­ ckley and have also read many of the news articles that also appear. After this last year I can’t help wondering if the people of the Nashville area realize how they appear to an out­ sider. So much hatred appears between the lines that one wonders if halfthe inhabitants go around with a large chip on their shoulders. I think that the mention in the January 4 issue that “A bitter year-long, sometimes friendship severing controversy” says a great deal. In the same issue it tells of her refusal of a place in the fire station for volunteers to pack (of all things) Christmas baskets. Apparently “Scrooge” lives on. I have picked up my last issue of your paper. At first it was rather laughable, but now is simply depressing — the 4-H Personal appearance meeting set for Jan. 18 A Personal Appearance Meeting for leaders and older teens is scheduled for Mon­ day, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Kardell Hall. Plans for the Modeling Clinic, March 5 and Style Revue, April 19 will be discussed. Up-coming state opportunities will be shared with the group. Kathryn Jarvie along with her two boys, Zac and Nate enjoy the newest addition to the family, Andrea Leigh, bom on New Year's Day. Her daddy, Mark, is not pictured. Two little bundles ofjoy ar­ rived at the homes of Terry and Teresa Samann of Nashville and Mark and Kathryn Jarvie of Vermont­ ville last week after making their first appearances, like the new year did, on January 1. Ashly Lynn Samann was Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Second semester adult education classes begin in Maple Valley on Monday, Feb. 1. High School completion classes are offered in the mor- 852-9481 V MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N- MAIN ST > NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), Broker JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" (Evenings)726-0223 OVERHOLT...... ....... 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER ................. 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI... ................. 852-1515 DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has 2 LR bath, bedrooms, kitchen (some & appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) NEW LISTING On this 2 story, 4 bedroom Recently home in Vermontville with 2 kept, nice baths, kitchen, room & dining room. living (V-213) 3 IN NASHVILLE remodeled, bedroom, 2 on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large add-on furnace. More land (CH-161) choice of two. 1 THREE BEDROOM RANCH ON PLUS ACRE west of Charlotte. . Built in 1978, 3 bedrooms, 28x40 pole barn — beautiful view, 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your sets high. $45,900. Listed at (CH-251) Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, (VL-189) ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) • 15 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. Possible land contract terms, k (VL-252) BEDROOM baths, BRICK house with 2’/i 22x80 garage workshop. & Located on good road south of (CH-253) Nashville. APPROX. Ibu ACRES NEAR KALKASKA - Rapid River crosses property, VACANT PARCELS: blacktop road. Land contract terms! 4 w/spring rolling is land and possible pond 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - sites. Borders state land. Con­ with pond and woods, great tract terms. building sites for walk-out HUNTER’S (VL-192) DREAM woods - 21 acres Thornapplle basement or on a hill. Located with on block top road. Land con­ River. 5 acres tillable, good (VL-254) building sites.. tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) & Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning nings and evenings. Voca­ tional classes are also offered in the evening. Classes are free to those who are working toward their high school diplomas, and to graduates who are under 20 as of September 1, 1987. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. There are a variety of classes offered each semester. Those required for a high school diploma are offered, as well as welding and machineshop, woodworking, typing, accounting, office up­ date, computer science, word processing and others. To enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275 or stop in! The office is located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and is open Monday through Thursday from 1-9:45 p.m. TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 story (N-255) “COUNTRYSIDE” family. Many newer features. available — all for $52,900. Maple valley Carpet Care - home, fenced yard. Priced at $31,500. pounds, 13 */2 ounces at birth, her mother said Thursday. Andrea’s brothers are Zac, 7, and Nate, 4, and her grand­ parents are Elmer and Junia Jarvie of Nashville and Harry and Francis Pease of Bellevue. well COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood “We were thrilled to have her on New Year’s Day,” Teresa noted. Andrea Leigh Jarvie, bom to Mark and Kathryn of 5986 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontvile at 2:27 a.m., is the couple’s third child. She weighed eight New adult education classes starting soon Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. equal housing opportunities bom at Pennock Hospital att 7:33 a.m. weighing five pounds, 15 ounces. She is the first child of Terry and Teresa of 831 Washington St., Nashville. Grandparents are Jim Samann of Vermontville and Ann of Lansing, and Melvin and Harlean Hosey of Vermontville. Terry and Teresa Samann are the happy parents of -their New Year's Day baby, Ashly Lynn. Small animal group meeting planned The winter meeting of the Small Animal Association will be Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. Rabbit show plans will be discussed and finalized. Other up-coming events such as “Increasing Your Knowledge” Workshop and the goat show will be shared with the group. All exhibitors of rabbits, goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, are encourag­ ed to come. The more people there, the more ideas are shared, said Anne C. Pease, 4-H program assistant. ! BT 309 North Main Street, Nashville — OPEN 7 DAVS A WEEK — I NEW MOVIES:: Dirty ry Dancing ancng • Creep reep Show ow 2 • The e Believers • Raising Arizona • House II • Stagecoach • White Water Summer • Secret of My Success • Summer School • Roxanne • Masters of the Universe • Harry and t the Hendersons • Extreme Prejudice • The Wraith • Ernest Goes to Camp • Death Before Dishonor • Angel Heart • Heat • Mannequin • Hoosiers • Starship • Light of Day • Iron Eagle • Cat’s Eye • An American Tail • The Mission • My Demon Lover • Crocodile Dundee • Nightmare on Elm COMING SOON: Tough Tuff • Def-Con D 4 • Dragnet LaBamba • Spaceballs • Robocop OVER 400 MOVIES IN STOCK! Phone — 852-1948 Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 12, 1988 — Page 7 Lions hold off Springfield 66-59 for second straight win mnmmimiiiiiiiii nTnnTTTTnnrnnnnTnnnn'nnTnTnTTTnnTT Sports The varsity squad includes seniors: Sheri Forell, Diona Morawski, Rhonda Steinbrecher; juniors Kristen Kraai. Chris Gardner, Angela Smith, Naki Histed, Brenda Sixbeny, Joella Miller, Dean­ na Hagon and sophomores Kerri Lamie and Tammy Thomas. The lady lions are coached by Carol Kraai. Monday, January 11th the team travels to Potterville and Springfield on Thursday. The team will be competing in the Cereal City Classic in Battle Creek on Saturday. ulHlulllllululuuuulllilJluuuJluuulluuluuuululuuuu M.V. varsity volleyball season gets underway The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team has started their 1988 season with 3 wins and one loss. Opening last Monday night in a non-league meet against Olivet, Valley won in 3 sets, 9-15 - 15-4 and 15-5. “Although we started out in a slump with 8 bad serves, 18 side outs and 15 missed saves, the ladies never lost their con­ fidence in being able to turn it around and come back strong in the 2nd game,” said coach Carol Kraai. Sheri Forell served two aces as did Deanna Hagon in the second game. Spiking for points for the night were Sheri and Diona Morawski. On Wednesday evening, we traveled to Middleville for a tri meet with the ladies of Otsego and Middleville. The match with Otsego was won in 3 sets, 15-3, 3-15 and 15-13. Chris Gardner served 2 aces during the match and was leading server for the match. Sheri Forell, Kristen Kraai and Kerri Lamie spiked for points. The Lions lost in three games against Middleville 15-12, 5-15 and 10-15. “Even though the girls lost to Mid­ dleville, I felt they played well,” said Kraai. On Thursday the Lions were at home against league foe Bellevue defeating them in 2 games 15-6 and 15-8. Kerri Lamie was credited with 6 straight points in the first game. In the second game, Naki Histed was credited with 12 of her teams 15 points. REDICEN YOUR FULL SERVICE SALON Hair Styling for All of the Family We Now Do Ear Piercing THE NEW IMAGE 101 N. Main St., Woodland • 367-4528 Jan Collins, Stylist/Owner Rene Swift, Sty/ist Terri Cappon, Stylist Open Tuesday 9-4; Wednesday 9-8; Thursday 9-8; Friday 9-4; Saturday 8-1 WALK INS WELCOME GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY COUGH & COLD RELIEF CENTER Bryant Filter of Maple Valley lays in a basket despite the efforts of a Springfield player in the Lions' 66-59 win last Friday. “ VICKS The new year fortunately is starting off better than the last one ended for Maple Valley’s basketball team. After having won only once in their first five games the Lions captured their second straight Friday with a 66-59 thumping of Springfield. The win came on the heels of a 66-51 conquest of Spr­ ingport on Tuesday. Bobbie’s Nails-Tanning-Toning Center 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI 852-0940 Make Your New Year's Resolution to Pamper Yourself • • J e • • ~ • GETTONED AND FIRMED 30 visits for *120.00 10 visits for *50.00 OR GET TANNED 10 Visits for $35.00 Join for ONE MONTH for $25.00 and $1 OR GET NAILED • New Sets $40.00 EASY PAYMENT PLANS • A VISIT Get it, come to Bobbie’s Have fun, feel better about you ® • • • • Against Springfield, the Lions trailed 34-33 early in the third period, but went on an 18-12 spurt the rest of the quarter for a 51-46 lead. Maple Valley outscored the Rams 15-13 over the last eight minutes to seal the win. Lion coach Jerry Reese said field goal shooting and his team’s defense on Ram star E.J. Creig. The Lions hit 47 percent (27-of-55) from the field while Creig, averaging 20 points per game, was held to 10. ’ “I felt et good abou about our shooting percentage,” said Reese. “Plus we played good, solid defense.” Matt Forell led Maple Valley with 19 points and Brock DeGroot added 15 points and eight assists. Scot Lenz chipped in nine re­ bounds while Bryant Filter had 12 points and seven rebounds. The Lions led 16-8 after one period, but the Rams came back to cut the margin to 32-27 at the half. Against Springport, Travis Swinson led the Lions with 18 points. Barry Carpenter added 12 points and eight rebounds and Lance Root had eight rebounds. ACTIFED rABLETS 24‘S OR CAPSULES rapofiub — ,20'S NYQUIL ACTIFED bOZ 2’9 / YOUB CHOICE 1.5 OZ DR1XORAL •X*e3?" S.A. 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Further Consideration of the work load of Maplewood Secretary Sue Becraft and the options available. 3. General discussion and consideration of Maple Valley financial support for athletics (extra curricular activities) through the general fund for the 1988-89 school year. This will also include consideration for continuation of the pay for play program involving athletics. SATELLITE ... ...The best thing that’s happened to T. V. since color. For the largest variety of viewing, try a Unity Satellite System. 4. Approval of organization to work with regarding the superintendent search. At prior meetings presentations were made by Robert Watts, Michigan State University and also Dr. Carl Brautigam, Michigan School Boards Association. 5. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Chapter I - Mathematics teacher Tim Byrne. 6. Approval of a medical leave of absence for Maplewood Elementary first grade teacher Janet Allen. 7. Approval of an extension of the leave granted Fuller St. teacher aide Betty Furlong. The original leave was through approximately January 19. 8. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Patricia Williams-Retzer as seventh grade girls basketball coach. 9. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Debra Graszler as eighth grade girls basketball coach. 10. Consideration for salaries for central office administrators Carroll Wolff and Victor Schug for the 1987-88 school year. 11. Consideration of an errors and omissions prog­ ram. 12. General discussion related to the operation of the Maple Valley special education program and future coordination of this program. 13. General discussion related to mandatory aids instructional program. tnrnmTnnTTmTnnnnTnnnTmnn^^ Obituaries Gladys M. Dul DAYTONA BEACH, FLA R.C.(Pete) and Marge Dull of - Gladys M. Dull, 89, ofDayto-Hastings; daughters, Mrs. na, FLA., formerly of Nashvil- Marjorie Hill of Daytona le, died early Sunday, January Beach,, FLA., Mrs. 10,1988 at The Fountains Rest Robert(Maxine) Phillips of Battle Creek and Ms. Doris J. Home in Daytona Beach.. Mrs. Dull was bom on May Catlin ofClarksville; 12 grand13, 1898 in New Balitmore, children, 25 great grandchilMichigan, the daughter of dren and 4 great great Theordore and Julia (Shopbell) grandchildren. Mrs. Dull was preceded in Little. She was raised in the Leslie, MI area and attended death by her husband John in Leslie Schools. She was October 1965, a grandson married to John W. Dull on Terry Lee Dull and son-in-law September 27, 1919 in Jack- Milo L. HUI. Visitation will be held son, ML Mrs. Dull lived in the Nashville area for over 50 Thursday, January 14, 1988 years, where she and her from 7-9 P.M. Services will be husband were engaged in truck held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, farming. They moved to Flori- January 15, 1988 at the Vogt da in 1975. She was a life-time Chapel of Wren Funeral homes Baptist with current member- in Nashville with Rev. Lynn ship in the Central Baptist Wagner officiating. Burial wiU Church in Daytona Beach, FL. be at The Nashville Lakeview and a long-time member ofthe Cemetary. Cloverleaf Club of the former Memorial contributions Nashville Evangelical Church. may be made to Putnam Mrs. Dull is survived by son Library Fund in Nashville. Arrangements were made and daughter-in-law, John J.. and Montiel Dull ofNashville; by Vogt Chapel of Wren son and daughter-in-law, Funeral Homes in Nashville. Gordon A. Roseberger _ HASTINGS - Gordon A. son and daughter-in-law IHIIIllilHHiuiiniiiiiiminiiiiiinininitiniimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii Roseberger, 65, of 2801 W. Stephen and Demour Rosen­ For qualityproducts and service come to — State Rd., Hastings, died berger of Mancelona, MI; son Thursday, January 7, 1988 at and daughter-in-law, David and Janet Rosenberger of Hast­ Merle L Sisson______ his residence. Mr. Rosenberger was boro ings; daughter, Mrs. WOODLAND - Merle L. addition to her teaching, she Sisson, 84, of5599 Martin Rd, was an area representative for on July 9, 1922 in Clarksville, Tim(Nancy) Rowland of SATELLITE SERVICE Woodland, MI, died Sunday the “World Book Ency- ML the son of Dwight and Nashville; 11 grandchildren; morning, January 10, 1988 at clopedia” for over 30 years, Leona(Layer) Rosenberger. brothers, Alwyn Rosenberger St- ' Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Thomapple Manor. until her death. She was a He was raised in the Clarksvil­ of Alto, Glenn Rosenberger of 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Tues.-Fri. Mrs. Sisson was bom on member of Grace Wesleyan le area and attended the Grand Rapids, Lyle Rosenber­ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday October 17, 1903 in Fair- Church, a long-time Sunday schools there. He was a Veter­ ger of Greenville, Lloyd Closed Mon. mount, IN, the daughter of School and Vacation Bible an of WWII, serving in the Rosenberger ofClarksville and WE DO DISHES I Robert and Allie (Jones) School Teacher, a member of U.S. Army from March 1946 a sister, Mrs. Lynne Lawrence Carter. She was raised in Fair- Tuesday Morning Prayer to September 1947. Mr. of Saranac. Preceding him in mount and graduated from Group, Missionary Society, Rosenberger was married to death were triplet children in Fairmount High School. She N.E.A. and M.E.A., Barry Co. Florence I. Nagunst on June 1951 and a sister Althea KID’S VALLEY VILLAGE 12, 1949. They came to Hast­ Porritt. went on to receive her teachers Chapter of M.A.R.S.P. Services were held January ings in 1962 from Alto, MI. He Mrs. Sisson is survived by; certification from Marion Child care before and after school begins College. She then taught daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Rober- was employed at E.W. Bliss 10, 1988 at the Wren Funeral February 1, 1988 at Fuller Street Elementary school in Fairmount for 9 ta) Roush of Hastings; son, Co. for 8 years, retiring in Home in Hastings with Rev. in Nashville for grades K through 6. Steve Palm officiating. Burial years. She married Victor H. Carter Sisson of Freeport; 10 1970. He had previously work­ Mornings 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sisson on August 24, 1933 in grandchildren; 13 great grand­ ed for the C & O Railroad for was at The Clarksville — *1.30 per day — Cemetery. Fairmount Shortly after their children; sisters, Grace Fulk many years- He was a member Memorial contributions Afternoons 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. marriage they came to Free- and Frances Thompson of of D.A.V. and attended the may be made to the American — ‘4.50 per day — port, then to Hastings in 1939, Lakeland, FL.; brothers, Bible Missionary Church of Cancer Society. (Cost of 2nd child will be half of the above fee) moved to Carlton Center in Forrest Carter of Ontario, CA, Hastings. Arrangements were made Mr. Rosenberger is survived 1949 and to the Woodland area Myron Carter of North For Further information call — in 1951. She resumed her Manchester, IN and Willis by; his wife, Florence; son, by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. teaching in 1953. She taught at Carter of Bever Dam, KY. Gary Rosenberger ofHastings; Preceding her in death were; Co., the Logan School in Kent Co. 852-9275 or Sunfield Schools, Nashville husband, Victor on November Obituaries continued on page 10— Schools and retired in 1970 15, 1987; brother, Gail Carter Your Elementary School Office. from the Woodland School. and infant sister Vera Carter. Visitation is Tuesday, JanuMrs. Sisson received her B.S. Degree from Western Michi- ary 12,1988 from 7-9 pm at the gan University in 1959. In Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00 pm, Wednes­ day, January 13,1988 at Hast­ ings Grace Wesleyan Church with Rev. Leonard E. Davis ... for waitress. Apply in person. No officiating. Burial will be at phone calls. The Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesley­ an Church. 174 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Arrangements were made To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) by Wren Funeral Home of COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Hastings. Notice is hereby given that in comformity 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 JIM & ERNIE’S For Sale Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. KATHY’S SALVAGE CARPET our carpets have NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY HOME 301 S. Main, Nashville never been lived on! 100% nylon JANUARY 18, 1988 - LAST DAY all colors & sizes. $l-$3 sq. yd. — 852-0770 — The 30th Day Preceeding Said Election Plush $4-$5 sq. yd. Also new carpet starting at $4.99 sq. yd. to As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Specials — $059 $9.99 sq. yd. 2154 Gun Lake Amended at 553 S. STATE STREET, NASHVILLE Road, behind Union 76 Station, De-Icing Sa Wsoib. For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ next to Bob’s Guns. 9:30-5:00 Tuesday thru Saturday. ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of VILLAGE $099 as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. SHELVES FOR SALE: Black Sun Flowers . . Osom. finished or unfinished, 2 ft. to 5 The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct ft, plain or with a design, with at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remainpegs or without, starting from $8 Hubbard Cat Food... 6^? ing such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the to $15 unfinished, $11 to $18 registration book. finished. Linda's Country Woodworks, 11309 W. Kalamo • We have water tank heaters and heat 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE PRESIDENT Hwy., Nashville. Monday tapes 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE CLERK through Thursday, 10-4, Satur­ • See our selection of extra-large and 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TREASURER day, 9-12. 852-1716. extra-extra large western shirts. 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE ASSESSOR • Don’t let your feet get cold! Jim & Ernies 3-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TRUSTEES Jobs Wanted has a wide selection of insulated boots. PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk WILL BABYSIT IN my home. Phone 852-9040 Unity REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION February 15, 1988 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Neil’s Restaurant Farm & Garden Center �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 12, 1988 — Page 9 Local F.F.A. involved in West Michigan Livestock Show, contest * * tW There were more than 200 youth involved in the 56th an­ nual West Michigan Livestock show held recently in Lake Odeaa. The judging and showing contest was held Dec. 18 and in the Sr. judging there were 104 participants, and 44 in the Jr. division. The Maple Valley chapter had six members in the top 25. Taking home the trophy with first place was Kevin Rockwell. Bob Hill placed fourth. The rest of the placings were, Brian Bonney 11th, Larry Kienutske 13th, Pam Williams 18th, and Rob Cook 25th. Other members who par­ ticipated were: Kevin Pixley, Farmer Harvest Insurance bought JeffWetzel’s while the chapter steer was bought by Newark Gardens, Ithica. Jeremy Wetzel’s lambs were bought by Dale Wetzel. ‘‘The Chapter is very happy to have the opportunity to do these things and we are all proud to be members of a group that are doing so well. A special thanks to all of the people who supported the livestock sale by buying livestock,” said an FFA spokesperson. Neil's Restaurant 174 S. Main St., Vermontville, MI. Start the New Year with Dinner at Neil’s! — B.B.Q. Ribs and Pan Fried Perch Every Friday Night. Seconds on Us! Includes Salad Bar. - SENIOR CITIZENS If you didn't go south for the winter why not treat your self to dinner. Saturday Night is Senior Citizen Nite. — Choice of 6 meals, plus salad bar only... s3 00 The Maple Valley Judging Team took third place at the livestock show. Members of the team are'(from left) Steve Bowen, Joe Mater, Eric Bignall and Kevin Stewart. Sfiilm I!J| hi । MS feiitiiBfe lihwi- amifa wiilitQitoiit IlBM tasj. Bob Hill placed fourth in individual judging. HOURS: Monday-Saturday 7-7; Sunday 8-2 In addition to the judging class Eric Bignall placed contest there was a livestock fourth, Jeff Wetzel was show. The MV chapter had reserve champion, Kevin eight members participate: Stewart, fourth; Greg Flower, Eric Bignail, showed the fourth and for the pen fourth. chapter steer, Jeff Wetzel, Jack Cripe was first, and steer; Greg Flower, Kevin Jeremy Wetzel, third, Stewart, Matt Forell, Travis Showmanship class Kevin Swinson and Jack Cripe show- Stewart and Jeff Wetzel ed hogs; and Jeremy Wetzel brought home second place ribbons. showed two lambs. The following day, Satur­ In the fitting and showing day, Dec. 19, the livestock auction was held. The hogs sold first. Kevin Stewart’s and Greg Flower’s hogs were bought by the New Indepen­ dent Bank in Vermontville. Jack Cripe’s sold to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wetzel. The steers were sold and Michigan EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY.. VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 Delong’s Bait & Tackle Winter Driving Made Easier... Corner of Thornapple Lake Road and Public Access Road talti lliaiilaftfai tata|. oi'jj tap# wi al mjji l| fetal tad Alicia Krebs, Matt Forell, Connie Krebs, Greg Flower, Kristen Royston, Travis Swinson, Rick Merril, Spencer Shumaker, and Steve Cook. In the Jr. class judging, Maple Valley had four contestants that placed, 12th, 21st, 27th, and 29th - Tony Bouwens, Jason Royal, Jason Ackett, and Jack Cripe. The MV Chapter also had a judg­ ing team that did very well, placing third out of seven teams. The team consisted of Steve Bowen, Eric Bignail, Kevin Stewart, and Joe Mater. tv 852-9374 AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALS Open evenings and weekends for your convenience. [Full Force Ritsema Trailer raersaes sales Kevin Rockwell captured the first place judging trophy. He was first out of 102 participants. Photos Supplied $349 Anti-Freeze gal Starting Fluid... $ 1 l2 ANTIFREEZE We will be closed December 23 through January 30. We will reopen again February 1, Monday thru Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-2. "We stand behind what we sell" 400 Middleville Rd. (M-37) • 948-8335 - HASTINGS, MICHIGAN - Goebels 24 pk. 8 pk., 16 OZ. Red, white &Blue jars Potato Chips 6 pk., bottles Jr.-Sr. High School available for winter walkers If you need to walk each day this winter for health reasons and would like to walk inside a building, you may walk around the halls of the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School between the hours of4 and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. Several people do this each winter. If you have any ques­ tions, or would like further in­ formation, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. WANTED Snow Blower, Wood Stoves, Refrigerators, Gas 1'101. IJ.'s Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6-11, Fri. & Sat. 6-12 Sun. 9-9 p.m. Stoves, Microwaves, Tools of all sorts - hand and power. Color T.V.'s, Kitchen Sets, China Cabinets, Baseball Cards, and all Reuseable Merchandise. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N. Main. Nashville • 152-9473 Man.-Sat. 9XX)-5^0 Dry Gas.... Rite Way Radiator Stop Leak Windshield Washer Solvent..... Kendall Oil Valvoline Oil 49* 99' 89! %w 89'I. Check our case prices on your favorite brand of oil! JUl-Climate MOTOR OH- Kendall Motor Oil RADIATOR STOP LEAK Why shop around? Shop in Town! Ph. 517-726-1121 • Emergency 726-0169 Doug and Julee, Owners Vermontville Hardware 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, ML 49096 Mbn.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 12, 1988 — Page 10 Cast./Maple Gr/Nash. Fire Dept 3000.00 Cast./Maple Grove/Nash. Amb. Dept.... '. 875.00 Putnam Library 2000.00 Postmaster ........................................... »• -43.00 Mich. Bell 29.21 Nashville 15.67 M.V. News................................ 16.8 C.F.C 97.08 J.W. Cooley 28.33 J.W. Cooley ............................................................28.33 Cereal City Office Supply................................. 41.13 Nashville Hardware 8.29 Hastings City Bank 10.00 Motion to grant petition for franchise electrical ser­ vice to Tri County Electric. Housing Improvement Grant has been approved by Federal Government. Earl Wilson and J.W. Cooley appointed to serve on board for Housing Imp. Grant. Purchase of software for appraisal. Discussion of phone purchase and carpet repair. Priorities for road work for year discussed. 1916 Registered voters as 12/28/87. Minutes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board Meeting January 6, 1988 Meeting 7:45-9:42 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, N. Rasey, S. Bishop, absent L. Pixley. General Fund balance $51,324.65; Fire Voted $18,813.14; Ambulance Voted balance $28,199.04; Township Impr. balance $67,043.00; Cem. Prepetual care $181.50, Barryville Pep. care $25.00. Bills Paid. Transfer to Township Improvement $30,000.00 The Soft Warehouse 3988.00 C.F.C. Data............................................ 409.70 Maple Valley Schools (trailer tx)., 2816.00 Loretta Pixley 25.00 J.W. Cooley.......................................... 656.65 J. Jarvie .....388.25 L. Pixley ..370.48 Hastings City Bank 250.25 Hastings City Bank...................... 387.00 State of Michigan 241.50 Consumers Power 121.75 Sharon Bishop 25.00 Barry Co. Clerks Association 5.00 Robert Frolich 416.66 Nelson Rasey 162.50 Sharon Bishop 162.50 Program will feature special counseling at adult luncheon Maple Valley area residents over 50 are invited to the monthly luncheon at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served around 1 p.m. The group will meet in the library and park­ ing will be available in front of the school. Judy Hager, the junior high school counselor will present ffftflTnTfnffnTnfnTnTnnnTnnnTfTnnnnwnnffnfftnTifflf Vermontville news ................................................................................................................................................. The Vermontville Senior Citizens potluck dinner will be Thursday, Jan. 14, at 12 noon. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a bingo prize. Maplewood School is spon­ soring an enrichment program on Friday afternoons. Children have a choice of ac­ tivities such as cooking, nature crafts, weather, and simple machines to mention a few. It is a very nice idea and helps pass cold winter days. It is a pleasant way to end a busy week. The Vermontville Garden Club will meet Monday, Jan. 18 at the Congregational Church. The deer are moving again. Hessel Forest sees them from his kitchen window. Meeting set to discuss farm land rent in Eaton County What is a fair rental rate for farm land in Eaton County? Rural landowners and farmers are invited to an Ex­ tension sponsored meeting that will address the difficult land rent question. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Commis­ sioner’s Room in the new County Courthouse. Farm profits have been declining but the cost of land ownership has either increas­ ed or dropped only slightly. Additionally many rural lan- WJ Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 MJ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Hm JE flj Hi Do it yourself • 1 !4 " pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377J ■■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALL R^^EEVCCSSIC EE • SERVICE We service all brands 543-8332 AI appliance 126 S. Cochran The Lansing Teen The Lansing Teen Challenge, a non-profit, trans- Challenge is one of more than denominational organization 100 Teen Challenge centers in dedicated to helping youth and the continental United States. adults overcome life­ The first Teen Challenge controlling problems, such as Center was opened in the ear­ drug addiction, alcoholism or ly 1960s in New York City prostitution, will be presen­ under the leadership of Rev. ting its program in the 11 a.m. Daniel Wilkerson. service of the Assembly of This rehabilitation program • God Church at 803 Reed St., has an 86 percent cure rate ac­ Nashville, on Sunday, Jan. cording to a 1976 Health, 17., Education and Welfare The service will be con­ Department study. ducted by Rev. Doug Rev. Taylor invites you to Dezotell, director. He will br­ come and learn more of this ing with him a staff member program. and a student in the program. Obituaries continued from page 8 Melvin J. Oak 543-3559 Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral • Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Kobin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALLBRANDS ★ GENERM ELECTRIC ★ MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN RID ★ FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF ★ WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS ★GIBSON ★TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT * JEN NAIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD downers are retired and must support themselves from the rental income, Jim Mulvany, extension district management agent, will discuss calculating fair land rental rates from both the landowner’s and the farmer’s point of view. In addition, rental agreements and management practices for maximum economic yield will be discussed. For more information on the meeting contact Allen Krizek at the Extension Office. Lansing Teen Challenge to be in Nashville Jan. 17 WE CARRY... MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE the program. She will discuss the counseling program and related programs. She will also be available for questions. To make a reservation, call 852-9275 by Monday noon, Jan. 18. If you had a birthday during the month of January, indicate this also. Anyone is welcome to attend. ! ■; , SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiptrienctd, Reliable & Reasonable ' ; HASTINGS Melvin J. daughter, Mrs. LuWaun Coff­ Oaks, 72, of 496 Oakdale Rd., man of Battle Creek; a sister, Hastings, died Wednesday DelilaRine ofHastings; 2 step­ evening, January 6, 1988 at sons, Robert Becker of Hast­ Pennock Hospital. ings and L J). Becker of Battle Mr. Oaks was bom on Creek; 2 step-daughters, September 14, 1915 in Hast­ Janice Howell of Garden City ings, the son of Lemuel and and Marilee Ayles of Nashvil­ Alice(Burghdoff) Oaks. He le; 6 grandchildren; 15 step was raised in the Hastings area grandchildren and 10 step and attended The Otis School. great grandchildren. He was He was married to preceded in death by brother Bemiece(Bradley) Becker on Lemuel and sister Reathel. October 24, 1981. Mr. Oaks Services were held on Satur­ was employed in the mainte­ day, January 9, 1988 at the nance department for the City Wren Funeral Home with Rev. of Hastings for many years, Leonard E. Davis officiating. retiring in 1978. During the Burial was at Rutland Twp. 1940’s he worked for the Cemetery. Michigan Conservation Memorial contributions Department may be made to the Michigan Mr. Oaks is survived by; his Heart Association. wife, Berniece; 2 sons, Gordon Arrangements were made Oaks of Lake Odessa and by Wren Funeral Home of Daryl Oaks of Hastings; 1 Hastings. Ashcrafts to celebrate 25th The open house for Margaret and Raymond Ash­ craft’s 25th anniversary will be held Saturday, Jan. 16. It will be held at the Nashville Nazarene Church, M-79. The open house is being given by their children, Airman Raymond and Brenda Ashcraft of Fort Meade, Md., Mr. and Mrs.- David Lamance and Bradley Aschraft of Nashville. 4-H officer training clinic set January 20 is the deadline to register for the Eaton County 4-H Officer Training Workshop. All 4-H club and county of­ ficers, potential officers and leaders are invited to attend the workshop scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The workshop will give officers hands-on ex­ perience in their respon­ sibilities and teach basic parliamentary procedure. Secretaries and treasurers are encouraged to bring their secretary and treasurer record books to the workshop, reporters should bring a news article to work on, and historians should bring their club scrapbook to the workshop. Pre-registration is requested - call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 by January 20. 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Main St., Vermontville • Ph. 726-0569 �11 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 12, 1988— Page Maplewood elementary students enjoy special hobby classes by Shelly Sulser In an attempt to mingle members of the community with children at Maplewood School, Vermontville Com­ munity Education Represen­ tative Hildred Peabody has organized a 10 week special ■w ”* Ah Ah*;* A ™; Mt* ™m ttk• 5“ M1tf*h • “ Mrtsfy S Mna ta J?* ;5*kJ»h Hfl Mtifei Jiliitliiiu Jiliitliiiu nDlUjlu Cake(Candy fading Supplies fflfCU®Qft To New Visitors. jatGwk'W’^ Teacher Liz King helps youngsters in her class learn to make paper mache bowls. Before and after school child care to be offered Child care will be offered in Maple Valley before and after school beginning Monday, Feb. 1. The child care program of­ fered at Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School, is for those in kindergarten through sixth grade. Child care will be pro­ vided from 7-8 a.m. and 2:45-6 p.m. A fee will be charged. Theresa Duffy, the Young 5’s teacher at Fuller Street School will held the staff of the child care program. She is a certified teacher, and is also certified in early childhood education. She will be assisted by an aide. For further information, or to register your child, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275, or your local elementary school. Children must be pre­ registered to attend. The Community Education office hours are from 1-9:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Tax help available to area senior citizens forms. Justin Cooley will be in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 9 a.m.-12 noon Thursday, Jan. 21 and Mon­ day, Feb. 8. You must bring your Business Services Homestead Property tax state­ LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in ment and evidence of all in­ Vermontville. Reasonable rates come, including Social and dependable work for over 25 Security, retirement, interest, years. 458 S. Main St. etc. If you have received a 517-726-0100_____________ Michigan tax booklet in the VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ mail, please bring it with you. ING: specializing in all types of There is no charge for this. roofing, residential, commer­ For further information call cial, fully insured, licensed by the Community Education Of­ the State of Michigan. 75036. fice at 852-9275. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 Assistance is available for those senior citizens who need help in filling out their Homestead Property Exemp­ tion and Home Heating Credit jS*’?! (i***'!i (eei>* > !i & Tom Edwards Auto Mart— interest class program. The students at the school have a chance to choose one of at least 12 special classes like pet care, square dancing, electricity, Spanish, baking, menu planning, etc., taught by area volunteers. The classes, which started last Friday, will be held for five weeks and then students can choose a different course of study for the next five weeks. “I think it’s exciting to see community people in the schools working with the children,” said Maple Valley Community Education Direc­ tor Kay Hartzler. “The children are really excited about having the opportunity to choose.” Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan also had a hand in for­ ming the program, noting it helps give the students skills they may not otherwise have learned. “I think it was very suc­ cessful Friday,” he said. “I’m happy they’re gaining some lifetime skills and in­ terests that will get them through their lifetime plus some other things they can enjoy.” He said the program is also good for the volunteers because they can gain some added understanding of the children and have better rela­ tionships with the schools. Carolyn Trumble gives direction to Danny Jenkins as he learns cross stitching at Maplewood School Friday. Elderly care home to open in Vermontville by Shelly Sulser An elderly care home will open soon in Vermontville if a license for the facility is ap­ proved by the Michigan Department of Social Services. Marge and Russ Bennett of 138 W. Third St. say they plan to build on to their home to make room to care for at least six residents. “Vermontville doesn’t have an elderly care facility,” ex­ plained Marge Bennett at a village council meeting Thursday. “Our elderly from Vermontville have to go somewhere else when they can’t take care of their own home. When they have to leave their home, it’s bad enough but when they have to leave their community, that’s really bad.” The couple plan to care for the residents in the family en­ vironment around the clock, they said. The Vermontville Village Council voted to approve the home in the village. In other business, the coun­ cil voted to approve 10 per­ cent wage increases for village elected officials for two years, making the clerk position a $9,900 per year job. The village president will be paid $990 annually and the treasurer will earn $4,400 plus one percent of all col­ lected taxes. Council members, who are paid $25 per meeting, did not get an increase. Village department of public works employees Tony Wawiemia and Monte O’Dell were given five percent wage hikes for two years and the deputy clerk will earn $20 more per month, Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said. The council also: —Voted to transfer all bank accounts, except certificates of deposit, from Michigan National Bank to Independent Bank in Vermontville. —Approved the payment of $150 to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Management and Budget in order to purchase various items, mainly salt and tires, through the state at lower prices. —Agreed to sell two police radios for at least $400 to the village of Bloomingdale. —Accepted a bid of $900 by Doug Durkee to purchase the former Vermontville Township Police cruiser. Half of the sale price will be given to the township in accordance with an agreement between the two governing bodies. —Agreed to allow Sharon and Harold Stewart to be the village representatives on a Community Development Committee that will determine eligibility of those wanting low interest loans for home improvement, (see related Farmer Boys Market specializes in '80 to '86 cars • warranties Available LEER TRUCK CAPS anti RYDER TRUCK RENTAL BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 803 West State Street, Hastings Phone — 948-2001 them before bids will be solicited for the construction. —Approved, on a 4-2 vote, the building of a new set of bleachers for one of the village baseball diamonds. Village President Sue Villanueva felt the excess budgeted funds should be used to repair sidewalks and voted against the measure. || COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR J ' Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road' VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — phone— » . 517/726-0515, , — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. " Monday thru j PENDLETON - . M WOOL.... M2°° a New Children’s Toy Panels New Aerobic Fabric........... $33® We are Uptown Dry Cleaning Pick Up Station Quality USED CARS * story) —Agreed to direct the village buildings and grounds committee to obtain estimates for a 50 by 50-foot village garage addition with pole type structure, electricity, bathroom, fill sand and concrete. The estimates will then be given to the budget com­ mittee which must approve 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays 218 E. 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BAG 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 NEW HOURS: Open Weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -—COUPON GALLON COUNTY LINE CHEDDAR OR MOZZARELLA Sunflower Seed Johnny's Homogenized Milk . . . 10 LB. BAG COUPON- $2<>o ■M COUPONS Wednesday, January 13 and Friday, January 15 PRICES EFFECTIVE MON., JAN. 11 THRU SAT., JAN. 16, 1988 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED COUPON'— QUARTERS i Parkay Margarine 41M6 OZ. WT. PKG Campbell's Pork & Beans UNIT 4 WITH $10.00 PURCHASE EXCLUDING BEER. WINE & TOBACCO ITEMS. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. JANUARY 16. 1988. LIMIT 4 WITH $10.00 PURCHASE EXCLUDING BEER. WINE & TOBACCO ITEMS. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. JANUARY 16.1988. 16 OZ. WT. Michigan Potatoes 10 LB. BAG 79* At Johnny’s Food Mart At Johnny’s Food Mart LIMIT 1 WITH $10.00 PURCHASE EXCLUDING BEER WINE at TOBACCO ITEMS. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, JANUARY 16. 1988. At Johnny’s Food Mart We now have a Section of KEEBLER Cookies & Crackers it out! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-01-19.pdf b6756580d52f1e00c2c2bb8deb16838a PDF Text Text F lr$9 ft *** No. 7 JAN 2 0 1QRH Published by J-AdGraphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol. 117 - No. 3 — Tuesday, January 19, 1988 M.V. to decide on new superintendent by April 25 by Shelly Sulser After 25 years, the Maple Valley School District will be piloted by a new chief who is expected to takeover July 1, according to a timetable ap­ proved Thursday by the Board of Education. The Michigan State Univer­ sity placement service, a cosortium of seven univer­ sities, has been hired by the Board of Education to help conduct a six month search to find a replacement for Carroll Wolff who plans to retire June 3 0 Members of the board began the search last night when a special board meeting was scheduled to discuss desired qualifications. The next step, said secretary Bea Pino, is to mail a brochure describing the school district to Robert Watts, the assistant director of placement at MSU, who will in turn use the information to begin advertising the position among various universities during the last week of January. Wolff said at Thurs­ day’s board meeting that the opening will be posted within the district as well. Pino said Watts told her the deadline for applications for the job will be March 25 and a an interviewing skills workshop for the Maple Valley Board has been set for March 28. “They’ll (the consortium) present us with five or so ap­ plications,’’ said Pino. After candidate screening, interviews open to the public will take place March 29 through April 9, said Pino. The candidates proven most promising will be interviewed again April 11 to April 23 and the new school head will sign his or her working contract on April 25, if all goes according to plan, Pino said. The district policy book notes that promising can­ didates for the position will be asked to visit the schools while in operation and meet with building administrators, teachers and non-teaching personnel. It also notes that visitations to the candidate’s present community and possibly other communities where he or she has held administrative posi­ tions will be considered. Wolff noted that there are 150 schools in Michigan look­ ing for superintendents because many are not waiting until age 62 to retire. Previous qualifications adopted in 1976 for the superintendent of Maple Valley Schools state that the person must have a minimum of a master’s degree in school administration or equivalent; hold a valid Michigan teacher’s certificate; meet state requirements; possess qualities of professional and civic leadership; have good character and of unques­ tionable morals and integrity; have specialized training in the educational and business administration of schools; shall be able and willing to ac­ cept responsibility and know where to get expert advice and be inclined to seek it when necessary; be motivated by high ideals and must have shown administrative leader­ ship in previous administrative positions. The board also requires the person to live within the school district when or after he or she is hired. There is no cost to the district for the superintendent placement program, Watts said, other than mileage, meals and lodging reimburse­ ment for the consortium officials. In other action by the board at the meeting last week, Wolff was given a $3,728 pay increase bringing his salary to $50,328 per year. Board members voting in favor of the nearly eight percent pay hike were President Loren Lehman, Vice President Charles Viele, treasurer Jerry Brumm and trustees Ron Tobias and Bill Flower. Voting against the pay hike were trustee David Hawkins and secretary Beatrice Pino. Curriculum Coordinator Victor Shug was given a $2,500 pay raise but his re­ quest for an additional $2,500 for filling in for Wolff while he was on sick leave for a total of six months was tabled. Board to fund sports; Pay-to-Play abolished at M.V. Story on page 9 Student representative named to board Kim Bahs, right, is the newest member of the Maple Valley Board of Education, appointed Thursday as student representive to the group. Also pictured are board vice president Charles Viele, trustee Ron Tobias and treasurer Jerry Brumm. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Jury to decide Green case in Tuesday trial by Shelly Sulser After nine months of litiga­ tion, a jury trial has been set for Jan. 26 in Barry County 56th District Court to decide who is correct in a dispute between Nashville businessman Sidney Green and the village council over a violation of a junk car ordinance. The village filed charges against Green last April after he refused to remove more than 10 vehicles from the front yard of his business, R & F Industries of 230 S. Main St. in Nashville. The council claimed Green was violating a newly adopted retroactive junk car ordinance. Green had argued that the ordinance is unconstitutional because it does not allow pre­ existing conditions to remain. But in court proceedings early last year, Judge Gary Holman ruled the ordinance is constitutional because the village reserves the right to pass laws and to enforce them. “If I’m guilty, I’ll just take it to a higher court for justification that the ordinance is unconstitutional,” Green said. “I may be guilty of violating the ordinance but only because it’s illegal in the first place...They say it’s retroactive and there is no grandfather clause.” Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said the village was not re­ quired to include a grand­ father clause when it adopted ordinance 10-9-86 regulating the storage ofdismantled, par­ tially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment and parts thereof. Green also said he does not consider the cars junk because they are for sale and are in tact. “If I was selling parts off of them, then they would be junk,” he said. “I told them (officials) there wasn’t any way possible I would give up what I had invested in those cars to make them happy. I don’t feel I should give up my right to buy a vehicle, fix it up and sell it.” Many of those cars, however, have remained in See Jury Page 2 Rebuilding their lives may be faster than rebuilding their home James and Rhea Ferrier survey the fire damage that destroyed their Nashville home in a Jan. 10 blaze. by Shelly Sulser The James Ferrier family looks at the loss of their home to fire last Sunday as a test of their faith. And they seem to be passing. “We had dedicated our pro­ perty to the Lord,” said Fer­ rier of near Nashville. “It belongs to Him and if He wanted to bum it, so be it. We just trust in Him.” The Jan. 10 blaze that was found at about 9 p.m. gutted their brick house as it burned for more than four hours while firefighters from three departments battled the inferno. All that was salvaged were some VHS video tapes and photos that fire, smoke, heat and water managed to avoid. Older films of their five childrens' growing up years were lost. So was their VCR and most everything else. “We’re very thankful that if it were going to go (up in smoke), it went while we were gone,” noted Ferrier, a Charlotte High School math teacher. “If it had waited until three or four in the morning, we wouldn’t have gotton out.” .Ferrier explained that he and his wife, Rhea and two sons, Jordan, 19, and Tim, 14, had been away attending Vermontville Bible Church. All but Jordan, who lives in Grand Rapids, accepted an in­ vitation to visit with friends following the church service. “Jordan was home for the weekend,” explained his father. "He was going to go back to Grand Rapids so he went to the house to get some things and that’s when he discovered the fire.” Jordan summoned the fire department across the road from their 11902 Lawrence Hwy. residence as fire burned a nearly 10 foot hole from the basement, through the kitchen on the first floors the bathroom on the second and on to attic. “I guess we’re as sure as we can be that it was the stove pipe going into the chimney,” Ferrier said. “It got overheated because there was creosote built up in there. It got too hot and ingnited the floor of the first story.” Due to the density of the smoke, Ferrier said he was not able to enter the home to retrieve anything until the next day. “One fireman we talked to couldn’t believe all the water used,” said Ferrier. “It took a tremendous amount to get the fire out.” He noted it reignited in the upstairs bedroom on Monday afternoon while Ferrier was at the house taking inventory. See Rebuilding page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 2 Jury to decide Green case in Tuesday trial Continued from front page— Green’s yard since Hughes moved to the village in 1964. “The council feels the ma­ jority of the citizens don't want people littering the town with junk cars and Mr. Green is a very prominent and visi­ ble offender of the or­ dinance,” Hughes said. “It’s not going to beautify the village one way or the other,” Green claimed. He said he was told by village officials that if the village won the case, Green would be forced to move not only the cars,« but his machinery as well. “I run a business,” he said Friday. “If I can’t have machinery. I’m out of business.” Green feels the council adopted the ordinance because they have a “non-business attitude.” “It’s just a grudge against people that have stuff in their yard,” he added. “It’s not an eyesore — not when people come from Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Ludington to look at a Toronado. I sold two last year — I’m bringing business into town.” Green first faced prosecu­ tion April 20 in Barry County 56th District Court before Judge Gary Holman where he was given 21 days to file a motion stating why he refuses to move the cars. Following the 21 day time period, a June 15 motion date was set where Green was given another 21 days to file statements explaining why he should not remove the junk cars. Fourteen days following the deadline for Green’s mo­ tion, the village filed a respon­ ding brief. After more delays, the trial was finally set for Dec. 29. A Dec. 28 snowstorm, however, forced officials to call off the Rebuilding their lives may be faster than rebuilding their home Continued from front page be enough to replace the Firemen were again called to the scene when they were forced to remove a partition to snuff the flames. Ferrier said he does not know the dollar estimate on the damages to the house and contents but feels the amount of insurance coverage will not home. Whether he will attempt to rebuild is something he hasn’t decided. “It depends on cost to restore it and the coverage we have," he said. Since the mishap, the family has been staying at the home of Darryl and Claudette Hamilton, and they have received an outpouring ofhelp and support from friends, PERSONALIZED HAIR CARE FOR YOU Professional hairstyling with your kind of life­ style in mind! Nancy’s Beauty Shop PHONE — 726-0330 neighbors, relatives, church family, co-workers and strangers. “We’d really like to thank the (Castleton-Maple GroveNashville) fire department,” Ferrier noted. “They did a super job of responding and we’d also like to thank the community for the support and help.” Carl’s Super Market has given the family a ham since the blaze and they are still in need of clothing, kitchen sup­ plies, bedding, dishes and other essentials. Ferrier asks, however, that those wanting to donate items other than clothes wait until they know where they are go­ ing to reside. “We have no way to use or store anything other than clothes,” Ferrier said. Despite all, Jim and Rhea have not let their situation drag them down. They pray, said Ferrier, that their God-given strength will reach someone for Christ. “We hope so,” he said. How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers gauranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaran­ teed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency ® 517-7 7 6-05 AO 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE (^uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business trial and it was reset for next Tuesday at 9 a.m. before Judge Holman. Green’s at­ torney is James Witzel. Richard Wendt of Grand Rapids is representing the village. “When the officer gave me Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU the ticket for ordinanace violation, he told me the town was dying,” said Green. “I told him ‘the town may be dy­ ing but it’s not because of what I’ve got in my yard. It’s dying because of you people trying to rule other people’s lives.’ ” Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje, who issued the cita­ tion, said the matter is bet­ ween Green and his attorneys and the village and their attorneys. “I think the village is com­ mitted to pursuing this case to the end,” Koetje said. “They’ll pursue it legally un­ til it’s cleaned up.” Green, incidently, has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for trustee in the Feb. 15 village primary elec­ tion, but, he said, “it’s going to take more than one person to get things changed. It’s go­ ing to take getting everyone offthe council and getting dif­ ferent people there.” Maplewood School Monday, Jan. 25 Hot dogs, french fries, com, pears. Tuesday, Jan. 26 Taco boat, lettuce/cheese, green beans, peanut butter sdw., fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Ravioli, vegetable, bread and butter, peaches, cookie. Thursday, Jan. 28 Pizza, com, pickles, peanut butter sdw., mixed fruit Friday, Jan. 29 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas, cherries. Fuller St. School Monday, Jan. 25 Pizza, baked beans, raisins. Tuesday, Jan 26 Tacos, lettuce/cheese, mix­ ed veg., fruit choice, butter sandwich. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Beef gravy, mashed potatoes, peaches, peanut but­ ter sand. Thursday, Jan. 28 Beef Barbeque on. bun, com, cherry sauce. Jan. 29 Macaroni and cheese, peas, pears, meat sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We the family ofMaj. Stanley Mead; Julia Mead and daught­ ers, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Godbey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Joppie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie wish to express their appreciation to everyone who phoned, sent cards, prepared food and kept the fami­ ly in their thoughts and prayers during the time of our loss. A special thank you to Bill and Bridget Quick for all the food and time spent with our family; to Ada Yaudes and the ladies of the Nashville U.M. Church for the luncheon for family and friends; the special support of the U.S. Air Force; Maj. M. Schmidt; Capt. D. Pryor; Lt. Sandercox and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Wurtsmith A.F.B., Oscoda, Michigan. CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to Victor and Helen hosting my 90th birthday open house and all our families who helped, the many relatives, friends and neighbors local and away, and the many cards, calls and flowers and the Methodist Church for use of the Comm. Room and a beautiful day, Janu­ ary 10, 1988. Gladys and I say Thank You all again. It will long be remembered. Austin Schantz Miscellaneous YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Schilzes to celebrate 25th The children of Robert and Sandra Schilz are pleased to announce the 25th wedding anniversary of their parents. 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CINDY DOOLITTLE......... 852-0712 852-9191 543-0598 726-0331 852-1867 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 3 ^^^nnnninTnnnnffnnffnTnnnnnffnft Alternative income sources for rural residents to be discussed Jan. 21 Obituaries Even with the weaker economy, there are many agricultural producers who have made adjustments and ...................................................................... 11.......................... Beulah P. Hyatt______ NASHVILLE - Beulah P. Arrangements were made Hyatt, 57, of6451 Assyria Rd., by Vogt Chapel of Wren Nashville, died Tuesday, Janu- Funeral Home in Nashville. ary 12,1988 at Sparrow,Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Hyatt was born November 13,1933 in Blount­ ville, TN, the daughter of William and Nannie (Baker) DePew. She was raised in Tennessee and attended school there. She married Edmond Hyatt on May 1,1947 and they moved to Maple Grove Twp. in 1960 from Dimondale. Mrs. Hyatt is survived by her husband, Edmond; three sons, SFC Larry Hyatt with the U.S. Army in Germany, Timothy Hyatt of Nashville and Teddy Hyatt of Lake Odessa; three daughters, Loretta Halsey of Nashville, Lisa Bassett of Delton and Cindy Blankenship of Wayland; mother, Nannie Rosenbalm of Tennessee; one brother, James DePew of Lainsburg, MI; two sisters, Willie Mae Rosenbalm and Dorothy Bowers ofTennessee; and ten grandchildren. Services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 15,1988 at the Nashville Assembly of God with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. are still able to earn a good living from the land. The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice has scheduled an educa­ tional meeting to share some of the alternative income sources that are available to farmers and rural landowners. The meeting will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 21 at the Commissioners Room of the new County Courthouse in Charlotte. Two new and successful agricultural business operators will share their stories from the conception of the idea to the first harvest. The speakers are Kathy Case, Dimondale, owner-operator of the Dimond Dill Tomato Farm and Kim Dible/Dave Glasser, Grand Ledge, owner-operators of DibleGlasser landscape nursery. Other alternative income sources that will be discussed include Shiitake mushrooms, xmas trees, livestock enter­ prises, bed and breakfast, small home-based businesses and others. For more information on the meeting, contact Allen Krizek at the Extension office, 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. PRESERVATION OF PRINCIPAL Dorothy L. Secord NASHVILLE - Dorothy L. Secord, 72, of Nashville and formerly of Dimondale, died Saturday, December 26, 1987. Mrs. Secord was born on August 14,1915 at Bay Shore, Mi., the daughter of William and Rose (Schapler) Gray. She was a member of the Dimondale First Presbyterian Church, Nashville and the VFW Auxiliary. 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Business phone, 543-1002 Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Ir7 o CTIjIIVf'1 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 insured deposits here are backed by the FULL FAITH AHO CREDIT Olivet - Phone 749-2811 OF THE UNITED STATES. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 4 Memories off the past (iiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnmuiimiiiiii|iiii4Wiiiiiiiiini|iuiiu[»iiiniiiiiHii»wmiiflniiimmi4i Visitors added spice to town; first radio remembered here In those days stores stayed open until nine o'clock on Wednesday and until midnight on Saturday. At fifteen minutes to twelve on Saturday night I would take my list and money bag and collect sixty to seventy dollars. I was never bothered by thieves. On Wednesday evenings in the summertime there were band concerts downtown and they always drew a good crowd. Farmers came to town with their kids. Our soda fountain (in the bakery) was always busy, as well as those at Diamante’s and Kunz’s. Pop and ice We kept a coaster wagon on cream were in demand. We had an ice cooler that the north side of the bakery to run errands with. We had took 25 lbs. of ice and held woven bread baskets that ac­ two cases of Nehr Beer, an tually looked like trunks; they imitation beer sold in beer had covers and held 40 loaves bottles. I have later learned of bread. With the basket on that it contained one-half per­ top of the wagon I delivered cent alcohol, but I know that if bread to Munor’s, Caley’s my mother had known this it and John Appleman (local would not have been in the grocers). I would keep track store. The soda water was made in of the amount sold and collect the basement of the bakery, on Saturday nights. Thefollowing is the third in a series ofboyhood recollec­ tions by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville ofthe 1920s and ’30s at the time when , his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant located in what currently is known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. underneath the faucets upstairs where the soda-jerker made phosphates and soda and root beer coolers. Down there were two tanks filled with water and a tank of carbonated gas hooked to the water tank. The gas tank had a pressure gauge, and the correct amount of pressure was turned on. The tank laid on its side in a cradle with an upright handle, and had to be rocked until it couldn’t absorb any more gas. Then it was disconnected and set upright, then hooked to the copper pipe that shot the water upstairs. It was rough to run out of water during a busy Saturday night, so a spare tank was always charged for a stand­ by. We made simple syrup out of sugar and hot water, and bought gallons of various flavored concentrates to add to the syrup. One Saturday a visiting per­ former stretched a wire across Main Street from the bank building to Seth Zemer’s hardware. (In 1988, this stone The Belson family's first radio was bought from John Appelman, whose store is seen at extreme right in this photo taken sometime after his 1925 move from a location diagonally across the intersection of Main and Washington streets. Groceries were Appelman's primary business, but radios became a sideline, as they did for many other Nashville merchants of that era. Appelman's was one of the stops where young Howard pulled his coaster wagon to deliver bread fresh from the Belson bakery. is now Smoky & Flo’s restaurant.) That evening when a large crowd had gathered he climbed up the front of the bank, reached the top and balanced on the wire with one leg of a chair and walked the wire over the acts, then came down and passed the hat. One summer day another gentleman announced that he was going to be buried alive. A rough box was placed on the sidewalk in front of John Appleman’s store (on North the miracle of sound came through the air. Money may have been tight then, but almost everyone was saving to buy a radio or visiting an neighbor who had one. The radios were powered by a six-volt battery, and were street. He did a few more Main at Washington Street) always running down. The price of the radio is carefully skirted in this Nashville News ad of October 17, 1929, for Seth I. Zemer’s hardware store. However, other ads of that era in­ dicate similar units sold for about $150. In those days, recalls Howard Belson, almost everyone was saving to buy a radio or visiting a neighbor who had one. Zemer’s place was located in what now is Smoky & Flo’s restaurant, and is remembered by Belson as an anchor for a daring wire-walking act he saw as a youth. Summartfme bond concerts were a Wednesday night Everything in Gifts The Dream of the Pub* lie Has Come True Quality and Price sell my Circulating Heaters The hope ofthe millions ofMusic and College Sports is now realized. YOU CAN NOW OWN A RADIO Without a hardship. It need not cost you more than attending a picture show, and have something that will make a home a real one, both in entertaining and furnishing. So astonishingly new in performance that none other compares with it. A radio just so different in action you get it just as you would care for it. So loud, if you should wish it, you can hear it a block away; so low, if you care for it, that you would not awake the baby. Then in buying here you SAVE, SAVE and SAVE. One man to satisfy in profit. We own them. 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Loads of gravel were then dumped on him. This was about one o’clock. Later that night he was resurrected and seemed okay. He must have figured out just how long his oxygen would last. They passed the hat in the crowd; it seemed to me a poor way to make a living. Different men came to town to sponsor products that were sold by the local hardware stores. A champion logger demonstrated axes in Central Park; another showed how he could draw pictures with a Winchester rifle. These men added a little spice to a dull town. After radio became popular it was common to walk along Main Street after the stores were supposed to be closed, and hear, at seven o’clock, the radio voices of “Amos and Andy” coming through the doors. My first experience with a radio happened across from the Gribbin Block. (In 1988 this is home to Nashvilie Hardware & Sporting Goods.) One Saturday night a small crowd was on the street. So­ meone was demonstrating a radio. Someone put a pair of ear phones on my head and Some farmers who had a one lung (cylinder) gasoline engine charged the battery with that; other people used batteries out of their cars. Then the Win-Charger came along with its wind-powered generator. I know where there is one ofthese today, mounted on windmill tower. The next stop was a con­ verter that let you use 110 volts and did away with the battery. No longer did any one worry about a battery going dead during a good radio program. Our first radio was bought of John Appleman, and Art Appleman put up the aerial and ground wire for us. Radio came at a good time; it lifted our spirits. Some of the best programs cannot be equaled today. Radio made us laugh, and that made the Great Depression more bearable. (To be continued next week) 94S-9S54 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 5 4-Her's plan trip to the Capitol March 20-23 Eaton County 4-H’ers and adults interested in learning firsthand about state government are encouraged to apply for the 1988 4-H Capitol Experience by January 29. “Capitol Experience is a statewide 4-H program in citizenship, leadership and community service, using state government as the focus,” says Anne Pease, County 4-H Program Assistant. The program, to be held in Lansing March 20-23, gives approximately 60 teens and 15 adult participant/chaperones the opportunity to develop leadership skills, experience personal growth and explore local' government activities. They will also be able to plan and carry out individual citizenship, local government or community service actitities. Participants will meet with people who play a role in state government and policy maklegislators, For more information, contact Pease at Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser- officials, members, vice Office, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. ing, including supreme court governor’s staff Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday lobbyists and many others. The cost is $65 and partial scholarships are available. Cooper Upholstery IfI flew to the point of sunrise, or westward to the sea, your hand would still be guiding me, your right hand holding me. —psaim 139 Large Selection of Upholstery Fabrics Available — 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE — NASHVILLE • 852-1764 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOMECOOKING AT ITS BEST Nashville Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices k HOMETOWN Jack & Judy's LUMBER YARD OPEN Country Kettle Cafe 7 DAYS Only one life—will soon Ire past A WEEK I Only what's done for Christ will last. 1 6 A.M. to 219 S. State St. 8 P.M. 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If you have not experienced the love of God the Father, we invite you to learn more about Him within a community of faith, in the church of your choice—the door is open. 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 Fuzzy’s Fun Room Juke Box • 2 Pool Tables Video Games • Snack Machines Pop Machine 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Area Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School.. A.M. Worship.... P.M. Worship..... Thursday Night: Bible Study........ 10 a.m.> 11 a.m. ...7 p.m. ......... 7 REV. ARBUTUS MORGAN, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............... P.rayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship...............11 a.m. Evening Worship..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............... 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m.Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FAMILY OF Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morn. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service..... .11 a.m. P.M. Service..... k.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Sun. School............. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................ 11 a.m. P.M. Service......... 7 m. Wed. Service........ 7 m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PASTOR MARY CURTIS 301 Fuller St., Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................... 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School.... 1 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship . REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 6 Tops St. Philip Friday 56-52 Four game winning streak propels Lions into SMAA competition A key three-point play with two minutes to go erased a two-point St. Philip lead and carried Maple Valley to a nar­ row 56-52 win last Friday. Trailing 49-47 with two minutes left, Maple Valley’s Bryant Filter nailed a triple to give the Lions a 50-49 lead they never surrendered. The win upped Maple Friday. “We were injuryprone and sick before Christmas and never started the same lineup twice in five games. But now we’ve settled in a routine. Against St. Philip, the Lions led 11-7 after one period and 26-25 at the half. But the Tigers, winners of only four of nine games, outscored the Lions 16-10 in the third period for a 41-36 lead. The Tigers held that lead until Filter’s three-pointer. “I thought we played pretty good,” said sad Reese. “I’ll take tae any victory, whether it be by one or two points. The kids have been hustling and playplay­ ing defense very well lately.” The Lion defense forced St. Philip into 17 turnovers in a slow-paced game. In Tues­ day’s stunning upset of Bron­ son, the Lions forced 26 turnovers. Scot Lenz finished with 14 points to lead Maple Valley. Matt Forell chipped in 13 and Filter finished with 11. Brock DeGroot had 11 assists and Forell had eight rebounds. In Tuesday’s shocking 71-65 upset of Bronson, the Lions overcame a 47-44 third period Viking lead to earn the win. Forell scored 12 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter as the Lions grabbed a 27-18 advantage the final eight minutes. Forell had 20 second half points. Lenz added 13 points. Valley’s record to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the SMAA. Bron­ son, which was upset by the Lions on Tuesday, is 4-1 while Pennfield is a half game back at 3-1. Bellevue is 2-2 and still in contention. “I can’t tell you how elated we are,” said Lion coach Jerry Reese after Maple Valley’s fourth win in a row i Super Sale • — THIS WEEK ONLY — 41” Stereo TV by Philco. Picture and sound so big so lifelike and realistic it makes you feel like you're part of the action. '1750 10’ Basic System SvQU OEJOO by Zenith SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St. - Hastings. Ml 49058 MAPLEVALLEY MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N‘ MA,N ST" NASHVILLE Basketball, exercise karate programs now available HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), equal housing opportunities Broker "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER.WINEGAR ... (Evening$)726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT. .................... 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER......... .................... 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOU............. .................... 852-1515 LARGE HOME FOR THE "FAMILY” • “TOP QUALITY” RANCH WITH BASEMENT built in 1983, (2 or 3 bedrooms), living room and kitchen - oak cup­ boards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen win­ dows, and large deck. WALKOUT with 10x90 open stone porch, 5 bedrooms, library & parlor, many "original" features in this "turn of the century" home plus new furnace, new vinyl siding & new storm win­ dows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) TWO UNITS NOW $30,0001! JUST 2 unit upper and lower in Nashville. Newer kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good REDUCED! NOW $47,500. Large 4 bedroom MANY NEW LARGE YARD IMPROVEMENTS ■ & DWARF FRUIT ore features of this Vermontville 2-story, 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting). Price: $29,900. Includes 24x32 workshop/ garage wired for 220. This is a "must see" property to appreciate the value! !(V-245) TREES home, on Main Road east of Nashville - large rooms, 3 porches, 1st floor laundry, nice Creek yard and trees!!! crosses property. Some buildings - Call to see. (CH-214) FOR THIS 200 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM - All fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Priced at $140,000. Possible land contract terms (would divide). k (F-123) utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 Vi car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! (V-240) VACANT PARCELS 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your (VL-189) terms! LIVESTOCK FARM - BARRY COUNTY • Good 2 story - NOW $140,000 BRICK 1 STORY • $19,500. Low choice of two. Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, blacktop road. Land contract 112 ACRE 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres tillable.) Land contract terms. More land available. Maple Valley's Barry Carpenter gets off a shot in the Lions' 56-52 win against St. Philip. (F-230) 11 ACRES • FRONTS ON SMALL LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES - Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES MATURE PINES & CREEK - Sev­ eral nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VI-227) The Kellogg Elementary School gym is open on Tues­ day evening sfrom 7-8:30 p.m. for those over 18 who would like to play basketball. Just drop in anytime! A small fee is charged each evening. An exercise class will be of­ fered at Maplewood on Tues­ day and Thursday evenings. Exercises are done to music. Doreen Root will be the in­ structor. The class begins Feb.2. A new session of Jr. Karate w begin will begn on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The class is open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to eighth grade. Sanchin-Ryu is a non-competitive form of Karate putting importance on the practical usage of its movements, mentally and spiritually, as well as physically. This class will run for eight weeks. For further information on these activities, or on other classes, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. Office hours are from 1-9:45 p.m. Bobbie’s Nails-Tanning-Toning Center 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI 852-O94O GETTONED AND FIRMED TONING Join for 1 month of toning for... s38°° Plu, ...and S1 a Visit Maple Valley sports schedule changes announced— The Maple Valley Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varisity Basketball game schedule for Jan. 22 at Maple Valley against Pennfield will be played at Pennfield. The game schedule for March 4, with Pennfield, will be played at Maple Valley. Valley TANNING PKG Join for 3 months for... $7 too ■ w plus ... and 51 a visit — Must begin by February 12, 1988 — 65 ACRES • 50 ACRES TILLABLE FOR Quaker Brook borders on part Community Notices (Taking 30 packages at this price.) $30,000 ON 10 ACRES - Addi­ of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at (VL-228) $45,500. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lillie Conklin on JJanuary 21 celebrating her 80th Birthday. Have fun, feel better about you. TWO BEDROOM HOME tional 40 acres of land available. (CH-252) Come to Bobbie's. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. January 19. 1988 — Page 7 ^^^TTnTTTTrTTnTTnTTTTTnTTTTTnnnnnnTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTnTmT From our readers lUllHllllllllliiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii Nashville's 'Outpouring of Love' is really appreciated To the editor: Each year I am overwhelm­ ed by the outpouring of love that comes from the Nashville Community. And this year is no exception. Through the generous gifts of many peo­ ple, the Community Christmas Baskets in Nashville were able to provide food for 64 families and toys for 107 children. You, the people, made “Wish Upon A Star" a huge success by giving every child his three wishes and more besides. There are many groups, organizations, and businesses who contributed to make this program work. They provided food, toys and gifts, money and hundreds of manhours of work. Each deserves the com­ munity’s deep appreciation. They include the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club; Carl’s Super­ market; the Lion’s Club; Masonic Lodge No. 255; Students at the High School as well as Kellogg and Fuller Schools; Girl Scout Troop No. 692; Boy Scout Troop No. 176 and their leaders; the V.F.W. and the Auxiliary V.F.W.; the U.S. Post Of­ fice; the Nashville Chamber of Commerce; the Hecker In­ surance Agency; Centel Cable; Shelly Sulser and the Maple Valley News; the United Methodist Women; Kathy’s Variety; Mace Phar­ macy; Eaton Federal; Coun­ try Kettle; the families who adopted a family for Christmas; and all the in­ dividuals who gave time or money or gifts to make another person’s Christmas better. Deep appreciation goes to all the churches of the com­ munity for their very active participation in the basket pro­ gram. They provide a large amount of the food given as well as money, gifts, prayers and especially volunteers to do the hours of work needed. Churches include the Church of the Nazarene, Assembly of God, Nashville Baptist, Peace United Methodist, Family of God Assembly, the United Methodist Church of Nashville, and St. Cyril’s Catholic Church. A special note of apprecia­ tion must be made to the Hastings City Bank, Nashville Branch for their strong sup­ port and encouragement ofthe “Wish Upon A Star” pro­ gram by Eloise Wheeler and her staff. This year I asked the people who received baskets if they would like to express their appreciation to the com­ munity. These are but a small part ofthe responses that were received: “Thank you very much for the food and gifts, we ap­ preciated it very much.” “I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as you have helped so many to have." “I have five children and with the help of the Nashville community, they were able to get the things they wished for Christmas.’ “Thank you for all the Christmas wishes and the basket. The girls had a better Christmas than any other they had in the past.” “A very special thanks to everyone who helped put the Christmas Baskets together and who donated their time, food and toys.” “We would like to thank all the people of Nashville and those who gave so our Christmas could be so colorful for the children.” “Thank you and all the peo­ ple for your help with Christmas.” “Thank you for the food and presents.. .It made Christmas very special for my son and I." “The boxes of food were and are a big help. I hope everyone had as nice a Christmas as we had.” “The people of Nashville are certainly generous and thoughtful. Hopefully next year I will be able to con­ tribute, small as it might be, instead of asking. I’ll feel bet­ ter about myself for it.” “I think it is very nice what you have done. Thank you so much for the Food Baskets and the gifts for the kids.” “The people of Nashville Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 314 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays have taken the best of care of us and have been the best of friends. I wish God to bless each one of you.” “1 would like to say what a nice Christmas Basket I received...People are so kind to the elderly and needy once again.” “Your kindness is greatly appreciated and goes to show how people pull together to help others.” “It is very hard to live on a limited income, but because of people like you in times of need you seem to always come through.” “I wish to thank all who helped provide my children a very Merry Christmas. Without all the help from everyone it would have been a sparse Christmas. My children are the most impor­ tant thing to me. I wish to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for giving them Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas is giving. It is wonderfid to know that other people wish children to have their wishes come true. We all should love children and in the giving you have shown your love and caring. Thank you.” We couldn’t have said it better! A very Happy New Year from the Community Christmas Basket Committee. Photography and retirement are among enrichment classes offered locally Maple Valley Community sal phenomenon; to establish Education is offering several and examine die relationship enrichment classes which will between our attitudes toward begin the week of Feb. 1. death and our attitudes toward A photography class taught life: to learn healthy by Roxanne Frith will be held guidelines for the wise on Saturday momings. This management of emotion in course is designed to be a confronting and adjusting to hands on approach to basic death, and to give, and more. A one evening program on Patricia J. Wagner. camera operation, anatomy of Chairperson the camera and its functions, retirement plans will be and the Community Christmas color theory and composition. presented by Ronald Boldt. In Basket Committee It will also include the use of this session participants will filter and flash, and camera learn how to set up a retire­ care, it will be for 35 mm ment plan and how to handle it cameras only. at retirement time. Isn't life great? Rick Guenther will teach a Several other classes are of­ class entitled “Death, Dying, fered, such as welding, wood­ “derelict vehicles”. Mr. Grief and the Funeral" on working, computer science To the Editor: Hughes ought to go to one of Tuesday evenings. Some of and more. these car shows and see what the objectives of this class are For further information or Isn’t life great? I just read the first copy of can be done with one of these to help a person develop a to enroll, call die Maple the year of “Friendly “derelict vehicles” that have realistic and objective point of Valley Community Education Village” paper (Maple Valley sat around for 27 years. If view toward death as a univer- Office at 852-9275. News). Headlines - “Healed they’d all went through the School Battle Wounds.” crusher, there wouldn’t be Healed with $25,000 of tax­ any car shows. If there’s a group of people who don’t payers’ money. Next was the article about like Mr. Green’s situation, the fire hall incident in Ver­ reach into “your” pockets montville. evidently the fire and build him a nice privacy fence. hall has ‘one main tenant’. Every time I pick up a paper Then below that was the ar­ ticle where John Hughes is there’s somebody saying after Sid Green because ofhis “you can’t do this; you can’t do that; my way is the only way”. Where are all these power hungry people coming from? Prayers mean My 3 year old grandson so much! made $1.14 last year, so he’s got to file a tax return this To The Editor: year. Good luck making it out. Josh. Like I said, “isn’t Friends in the Vermontville life great”? area have been most kind and Alden P. Vincent solicitous in their concern for Nashville my health at this time. This is deeply appreciated. The story is simple. Only a month ago I had a stress test, expecting to pass with flying colors. Instead I flunked, totally. From there it was a trip to a cardiologist and the next week an appointment for a heart catheter. I failed that just as miserably. One of the main arteries is 100 percent blocked, two are 99 percent and one is 60 percent. On the afternoon ofJanuary 14 we meet with the surgeon, Dr. Chi, for the consultation - REGISTER ALL WEEK FOR DRAWINGS g prior to by-pass surgery. This was all somewhat of a Drawings are Friday, Saturday & Sunday = shock as ordinary physicals and office examinations had Sunday Night at 6:00 p.m. GRAND PRIZES — always indicated an excellent Cordless Phone • Portable Stereo Radio • Talking Alt heart. In fact, it still is. By the Friday and Saturday Night Drawing — " Grace of God I have been spared a heart attack that 3-FREE Rentals on Movies, 8 pk. Coke or Pepsi and would have damaged the heart muscles, making the situation Popcorn, and many other prizes. that much worse. The surgery will take place in Ingham Medical shortly after the consultation with Dr. Chi who will schedule the date. At times like this the con­ cerns and prayers of friends 12 pk. cans mean so much. Rosa and I are deeply grateful. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham \\ Come help us A \\ Celebrate our // Fri., sat., & Sun. Jan. 22,23 & 24 — Need not be present to win — MILK Bud Light Miscellaneous TAKE A BREAK FROM WINTER DROLDRUMS. Learn to make to beautiful leaded glass ornaments, windows and lamps. New class forming in Nashville area on Thursday mornings. 15 years teaching experience. Call Liz, 852-9647. & Wedding Supplies - 3 NEW CLASSES Kids class. Greeting Cards. Hollows. Fill­ ed Candy. Free Gift To New Visitors. 20144 East Ave N._ Battle Creek • 963-1010 ’/$ mile North of Morgan Rd. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Jay's COKE 8 pack Vi Potato Chips liters PCOHTAIPTSO $189 ■ 11b. bag WhvJjM' South End gLjr**^* —Sr E ■DM■■• el. Nashville, Me 637 S. Main, Na HC9hQS199 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11.00 Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 8 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned speak on Private insurance att Menu Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Baked 12:30, Hastings—Sing Along, lasagna, salad and dressing, Nashville—Blood Pressure peas and carrots, garlic toast, Day. Thursday Jan. 21 marg., fruit, 2% milk. Thursday, Jan. 21 - Roast Nashville—Bingo. turkey and gravy, whipped Friday, Jan. 22 - Hastingspotato, mixed veg., dressing, Linda Hummel to play the acmarg., pumpkin dessert, 2% cordian at 10:30. WoodlandLansing Gilbert to show milk. Friday, Jan. 22 - Quiche, slides. tomato juice, hash browns, Monday, Jan 25 - Deltonorange muffins, marg., citrus January birthday party with ice cream and cake. sections, 2% milk. Monday, Jan. 25 Nashville—Crafts. WoodlandSpaghetti, wax beans, -games. California blend, noodles, Tuesday, Jan. 26 - Hastings— Italian bread, marg., peaches, Puzzle, Nashville—Puzzle. 2% milk. Meals are available for Tuesday, Jan. 26 - Fish, mixed veg., baked potatoes, din­ those over 60 years of age, ner roll, marg., tarter sauce, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for conapple crisp, 2% milk. gregrate meals is $1 with food Events Wednesday, Jan. 20 - stamps accepted. All sites are Woodland-Lenard Nanzer to barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in advance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Vermontville Scouts start cookie sale Jan. 22 “Girl.Scouting, a World of Friendship” is the theme be­ ing used for the 1988 cookie sale. Seven varities will be of­ fered by Little Brownie Bakers and Vermontville scouts ofthe Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council. First day ofordering is Friday, Jan. 22. Cookies sell for $2 per box, of which 23 cents will go to the troop and one cent will stay in the Service Unit. In­ dividual girls will earn redeamable monetary credits, patches and other awards when over 100 boxes are sold. Deliver of cookies will be done the first week of Man n. If you are missed and wish to order, call Jeri Baker 726-1171 or Joyce Rathbum 726-0524 (evenings to catch both). Maplewood offers special classes Glenna McDonald is one of a number of Vermontville community volunteers helping the Maplewood elementary students broaden their horizons through special interest classes. McDonald teaches the youngsters one day each week about pet care. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED Enrichment Classes To Enroll Call... Stacy Bowerman, left, and Melinda White enjoy learning about needlepoint at Maplewood School in the class sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Educa­ tion and organized by community representative Hildred Peabody. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) 852-9275 VFW auxiliary donates to variety of projects MONDAY Office Update* Auto Mechanics Adult Floor Hockey 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50 $50 $10 2/1/88 2/1/88 2/1/88 17 17 6 MVHS MVHS Kellogg Wolff Powers Hustwick 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 2/2/88 17 MVHS Hunt 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-8:30 p.m: $50 $12 $12 $12 $1 per 2/2/88 17 MVHS 2/2/88 8 Maplewood 2/2/88 8 Maplewood 2/2/88 8 Maolewood evening per person 1/5/88 8 Kellogg gym Kipp OSKA OSKA Root 7:30-8:30 $12 2/2/88 Guenther TUESDAY Computer Science Welding and Machine Shop Jr. Karate Open Karate Exercise Class Open Basketball Death, Dying, Grief and the Funeral 8 MVHS WEDNESDAY Woodworking 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 2/3/88 17 MVHS Rivest 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 $25 2/4/88 2/4/88 17 9 MVHS MVHS Rosin Rosin p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. $50 $25 $50 $10 $12 2/4/88 2/4/88 2/4/88 1/7/88 2/4/88 17 17 17 20 8 MVHS MVHS MVHS Christie Forest Hartenburg Vanderhoef Root THURSDAY Accounting* Typing Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Sewing* Woodworking Community Band Exercise Class 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 7:00-9:00 7:00-8:00 MVHS Maplewood SATURDAY Photography 9:30-11:30 a.m. $18 2/6/88 6 be an extra charge for supplies or materials. ‘Indicates there will Kellogg Frith ONE EVENING PROGRAMS — RETIREMENT PLANS - Tuesday, February 2 • 7:00 p.m. MVHS FREE Boldt STOP SMOKING CLINIC - Monday, March 21 • 6:00 p.m. MVHS $40.00 Rowe WEIGHT CONTROL CLINIC - Monday, March 21 • 8:30 p.m. MVHS $40.00 Rowe Thornapple Ladies Aux­ iliary to V.F.W. Post 8260 has made donations from their fifth bingo special of the day on Monday mornings to dif­ ferent organizations. For the month of October a donation of $162.25 was made to the Battle Creek VA Hospital. For the month of November, a donation of $213.75 was made to the Nashville Christmas Baskets. For December the sum of $190.50 was donated to Love Inc. Each month the auxliary picks a special project to donate proceeds from their fifth bingo special. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Specials of the Week — Now Available ... Softener Salt Morton System Pellets... .50 MORTON Pellets Morton Super Pellets...... Dogs Action Ration.......... Cats Lil Red 25-ibs $9.94 Regular Bird Mix.............. Premium Bird Mix........... $3.99 $4.30 $9.99 /10 ibs $4.29 .25 Ibs $4.59 ,25-lbs $4.99 ..50 lbs Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! Doug and Julee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (fE5I1-771) 7 TO2C6 -1121 EMERGENCY 726-1069 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — CLOSED SUNDAY — 4-H family roller skating planned Why not take the family roller skating? The monthly 4-H Family Roller Skating Night will be Jan. 21, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Adam’s Skating Center in Charlotte. All 4-H members, leaders, friends and families are' in­ vited. The cost is $1.50 with skates, $2 without skates. A rebate of $1 will be returned to 4-H if there are more than 90 people. lbs ..40 lbs dep. Bud and Bud Light + dep. & tax * ==1 d dep. uournitwOSs D 16-ounce $|99 J.J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6-11, Fri. & Sat. 6-12 Sun. 9-9 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 __Page 9 School Board to fund sports; Pay-To-Play abolished by Shelly Sulser After discussion that includ­ ed disagreement, the majority of the Maple Valley School Board Thursday agreed to completely fund extra cur­ ricular activities, beginning with the 1988-89 school year. School district resident Monte Allen protested the board’s approval to fund the $55,000 per year athletic pro­ gram and to eliminate pay-toplay cdntending there is not enough money in the budget. Athletics is the most costly extra curricular program in the district but it also generates more revenue than other activities, said Athletic Director Ed Sampson. The pay-to-play policy generates $10,630 each year. Non-sports activities such as band, quiz bowl and plays will benefit from the board’s decision. “This is a school and we’re here for education,” said Allen. “I don’t feel athletics is a primary issue. If the peo­ple feel it’s a prime issue, then I challenge you to put it to a vote. This is not a smart use of our money.” The board had, however, included complete funding of extra curricular activities in the third year of a three year plan devised after millage was approved in 1986. Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the 1988-89 fiscal year budget has not yet been adopted. “When they (the board) finalize the budget, that (extra funding) will be included,” Wolff said. Ron Tobias who made the motion felt youngsters may have been left out of taking part in sports because of the cost involved. “I want to approve full school funded sports without pay-to-play for one year to see what number of kids are being eliminated due to the cost,” he said. The pay-to-play policy was implemented nearly two years ago to supplement the huge cost for sports picked up by the volunteer athletic boosters. Junior and senior athletes were forced to pay $35, sophomores coughed up $25, freshmen $20 and junior high athletes paid $15 each season to play. Wolff was not in favor of the ruling, he said. He had recommended the board only fund the basic cost to operate athletics such as coach’s salaries and transportation, but to leave in tact the pay-toplay policy. But with the board decision, the athletes will no longer be required to pay to participate in sports starting next year, and the athletic boosters will not be burdened with hefty sports season reimbursements to the board. New owners plan 'grand opening' at Nashville party store Likewise, the band boosters will no longer have to reim­ burse the board for a portion of the band director’s salary. Allen maintained that the board had “prematurely” agreed to help ftind the sports program last year when the boosters found themselves in a pinch. “All the other things are equally as important,” he said. “It would be great to have money in the budget for sports but I don’t see where it’s been budgeted. It’s not a smart use of our money.” Tobias argued sports are important because youths learn to work k as a team through such activities. “But the jobs they get may not be the kind ofjobs where they need to depend on athletics,” Allen said. Board secretary Bea Pino said she agreed with Allen, stating that money has not been appropriated for atheltics. . “I was on the telephoning committee when we did the community survey,” noted Pino, “and the millage was not pointed to athletics at all. When we telephoned we were told it should be for teachers, counselors, etc. Athletics was not mentioned.” President Loren Lehman, however, said it had been in­ cluded in the three year plan. “I don’t know how you can vote that when we don’t know what we’ve got in our budget,” Pino said. “Since this millage passed, we’re like kids with our first checkbook — writing checks and not fill­ ing out the stubs.” Following discussion, trustees Bill Flower and Ron Lion seventh grade basketball team Tobias, along with treasurer Jerry Brumm and vice presi­ opens season with two wins! dent Charles Viele voted in In a game before 46-43 in overtime. The scor­ favor of the motion while Christmas, the Lions defeated ing was led by Kale Dipert 20 secretary Bea Pino voted Lake Odessa 35-31. Leading points, Scott English 12, and against the measure and the team in scoring was Scott Kyle Booker and Greg Gam 6 trustee David Hawkins abs­ English with 11 points, Greg each. The rebounding was led tained, claiming a lack of Garn with 7, and Joel Butler by Kale Dipert with 14 and understanding of the motion. 6. The leading rebounders Greg Gam 4. were Greg Gam 10, Scott English 8, and Kale Dipert 8. On Monday the Lions traveled to Portland and defeated the Red Raiders Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Serving our country Brian K. Cushman Brian K. Cushman, son of Carolyn J. Densmore and stepson of Duane R. Densmore of 4632 Hill Road, Bellevue, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 Ed, Rob, Ruth and Charlie Sheldon are the new owners of the former Big George's Party Store located just south of Nashville's downtown off M-66. Charlie and Ruth Sheldon of Charlotte are the new owners of the former Big George’s Party Store in Nasvhille and are now calling it Charlie’s South End Party Store where they will have a grand opening this weekend. The couple, who recently moved to Nashville, have two sons and are taking on their first time business venture. Maple valley carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 UNIVERSAL ---- LIFE~ TAKE A NEW LOOK at the affordable protection and tax advantages you've been looking for Your search is over. Universal Life from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan offers the low­ cost protection, high interest rate, and tax-deferred cash build-up that Michigan families want. Your money starts earning our high rate from the first dollar deposited into the cash value fund. A $25,000 minimum policy now available for children and older folks. Making your fu.ture a little more predictable. SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3443 or 852-9233 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE If lJ GROUP. “We’d been thinking about this type of business for about four years,” Sheldon said. “We looked in Coldwater, Marshall, Charlotte, Olivet and Hastings. It was just a fluke that we stumbled onto this.” Besides the usual party sup­ plies, Sheldon plans to add a complete line of fishing equip­ ment and has already expand­ ed the movie rental line from 120 to 200. Owning the store, however, is not a full time occupation for the couple. Charlie is a 19-year employee of OwensIllinois in Charlotte and Ruth has worked at A&P in Charlotte for 14 years. At the grand opening, scheduled for Friday, Satur­ day and Sunday, prizes will be given away in three ages groups. Grand prize for those six and under is a talking Alf; for ages 7-17, the top award is a portable AM/FM stereo and a cordless telephone will be given to the top winner in the 18 years and up category. Plus, there will be door prizes. The couple will offer other specials during the three day grand opening and there will be free balloons for the children. “We’re anxious to have everybody come in and meet us and to introduce themselves,” Sheldon said. FREE FOB ALL! ...BUY 1 ITEM FROM EACH BRAND AND RECEIVE UP TO $9.50 CASH BACK by mail WITH PROOFOF-PURCHASE FROM THEM FIHC GJefte PRODUCT! 329 SILKIENCE SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 15 OZ_______________ ADORN HAIRSPRAY 9OZ. MINK HAIRSPRAY 7OZ_________________ DRY IDEA ROLL ON 1.5 OZ_______________ DRY IDEA SOLID 1.75 OZ______________ BAYER TABLETS OR CAPLETS 100’S $2.29 YOUR CHOICE $2.29 FIBRE TRIM PLAYTEX 100’S TAMPONS 28’S $2.09 $1.77 p\o^’ $1.99 TRONOLANE MIDOL 30’S CREAM 1OZ. OR SUPPOSITORIES Trunolanc 10’s 349 EXCEDRIN TABLETS 100’S 019 your choice NUTRADERM STRI-DEX LOTION 8 OZ. 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Wed., Jan. 20 - 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Rural/Urban Livestock Issues, Smith Hall, St. Johns. Thur., Jan. 21 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. Thurs., Jan. 21 - 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Alternative Income Sources For Farmers, Commissioner’s Room, New Cour­ thouse, Charlotte. Sat., Jan. 23 - 10-11:30 a.m., 4-H Officer Training, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Sat., Jan. 23-9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Central Michigan Agriculture Day, Lakewood Community High School, Lake Odessa. (Snow Date: Feb. 6, 1988.) Mon., Jan. 25 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Superintendents Meeting, Kardel hall, Fairgrounds. Tues., Jan. 26 - 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. New Leader and New Cloverbud Leader Orientation, Extension office. Wed., Jan. 27 6:30 Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Mon., Feb. 1 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Mon. Feb. 1 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. Starting a Home-Based Business (Every Monday Night in February), Lower Level of First of America Bank, Charlotte. Reservations requested at the Extension Office. Wed., Feb. 3 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Thurs., Feb. 4 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. Ag Tourism/Bed and Breakfast, New Courthouse, (Commissioner’s Room) Charlotte. Thurs., Feb. 4 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Also Feb. 11 & 18) Dollars and Decisions, Dillon Inn, Lansing. Reservations required at Extension Office. — NOTICE — The Village of Vermontville will be accepting applications for election inspectors for the General Election being held on Monday, March 14, 1988. A school for election inspectors will be held on Friday, February 5th at the Eaton County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. This school is man­ datory to those applying to work at the elec­ tion on March 14th. Please contact the village office if planning to attend. Girl Scouting is the largest organization in this country for women. Our Council alone serves over 10,000 girls and adults per year. Girl Scouting represents a world of opportunity and a vast array of experiences for each person involved. Ob­ viously, it means different things to each individual. It’s young women saying “no thanks” when someone offers them drugs. It’s older girls matching wits with a com­ puter. It’s younger girls discovering nature’s small wonders through a magnify­ ing glass. It’s little girls celebrating a holiday of another culture. And it’s much, much more. Cookies help make all of this happen. Over the years, the Cookie Sale has come to be the finan­ cial mainstay ofthe Girl Scout organization. All proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookies sold in our area stay in our area. Our Council uses the money to purchase equip­ ment, maintain campsites, and provide camperships and special opportunities for our girls. Individual Girl Scout troops keep a certain portion of the proceeds and decide themselves how to spend the money they’ve earned. In re­ cent years the money has been spent on everything from community service projects to trips throughout the country. For Girl Scouts the Cookie Sale is a very special learning experience. Participating in the sale teaches the girls about business and how to meet the public. It builds their self­ confidence. It provides them with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives, as consumers and as career women. None of this would be possible without the people who support Girl Scouting. Last year over 130 million boxes of cookies were pur­ chased. That’s approximately 15 cookies for every man, woman and child in America! In advance, I would like to personally thank the people of Nashville for their continued support. You make Girl Scouting what it is today! Sincerely, Mary Jane Kreidler Council President SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk Busch RC 12 pack 8 pack $199. +tax Blue Seal 2 for 12 pack 09 $g49 his zesty dish made with hearty pasta and Cheddar cheese, is delicious Tand simple to make. With perfectly seasoned pasta salad mix and a few have-on-hand ingredients, it’s easy to create this one-dish fiesta in minu CHILI BEEF PASTA 1 package (5.8 oz) 1 can (8 oz) kidney beans, Zesty Italian rinsed and drained Salad Bar Pasta 1 can (4 oz) chopped green 8 ounces ground beef chilies 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce cheese 1/2 cup crushed corn chips Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. (Do not rinse with cold water.) In a large skillet brown beef and garlic over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, green chilies and seasoning mix. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. Cook 2 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and com chips. Makes 4 servings. For more quick pasta meal ideas write to: Salad Bar Pasta Recipes, SBP-MAT, P.O. Box 307, Coventry, CT 06238. Vermontville girls encouraged to participate in Syrup Queen contest By Amy Walker 1987 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Attention all Vermontville Junior girls: the time is com­ ing soon to select the new 1988 Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen. I encourage each of you interested and willing to be a part of this “once in a life-time” experience, to join in the competition. I hope that I have helped you to realize how many op- Master gardener program set Beginning in Washington state in 1972, the Master Gardener program is now be­ ing offered in at least 44 states. The classes for Eaton and Ingham counties are schedul­ ed to begin Thursday, Jan. 28 and continue through April 7. The classes will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Capitol Federal Savings Building, 65109 S. Cedar, Lansing. The class fee is $70 per person. The objective of the Master Gardener program is to pro­ vide training on a variety of horticultural topics with the expectation that the student will provide 40 hours of volunteer service following the program. The time spent on volunteer projects is in­ tended to assist the Extension Service in serving the people of Michigan. Applications for enrollment and additional information is available by contacting Allen & dep. 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Ph. 726-0486 Party Mart • instant Lottery New Came... "3 cards up" NEW HOURS: Mon.-Thurs 8-10. Fri, & Sat. 8-1 j Sup. 1jJPf0. portunities you have to repre­ sent Vermontville. The Syrup Festival is the most exciting and special part of “your year”. We participated in 11 different parades through the summer, dinners and other community service activities all representing our maple syrup producing village. I have benefited from all my experiences. I have learned to be more outgoing, not to be afraid to talk with people I don’t know, to be more Thank You CARD OF THANKS I am grateful to Elan and, Janice, my neighbors and friends, who were so kind to me while I was in the hospital and at home and called all the time. -Cod bless each of you. . . Mary llaker Krizek at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. friendly, and to deal with peo­ ple with various personalities. I have to admit, when I was first chosen to represent Ver­ montville, I was a little scared. I soon realized that there was nothing to be afraid of. There are so many people in the Syrup Association and in the village who encourage you; it is wonderful. For the first time, I felt like an actual part of the community, with an important job. If any of you have any specific questions about the judging, our activities and responsibilities or anything, please feel free to ask me. I would be glad to help anyone. I would like to wish every ap­ plicant good luck and an en­ joyable year. AUTO PARTS — and — SERVICE CENTER • Interstate Batteries • Major Part T.R.W. • Walker Mufflers • Dayco Belts • Monroe Shocks • Niehoff Ignition • Quality Workmanship • Transmission Repairs • Body & Bump Service • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Tune-ups • Pipes • Major Overhauls • Ignitions • Water Pumps • Hoses • Tires • Oil • Anti-freeze • Simplicity Parts Next day on most parts not in stock. — WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS — SIMPLICITY Lawn and Garden Equip. Trowbridge's Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville • Ph. .726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 11 Meeting about animal waste handling planned By Roger H. Betz Extension Agr. Agent A series of meetings about animal waste management will be held around the state beginning this-month. Sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, the series will be divided into two broad categories; meetings for farmers and meetings for community leaders and non­ farmers. The meetings planned for farmers will be held during daytime hours. Those for non­ farmers will be held in the evening. Howard Person, MSU Ex­ tension agricultural engineer, says that all the meetings will have gvenerally the same con- tent, but the 11 farmeroriented meetings will focus on technical animal waste handling guide-lines, while the six meetings for non­ farmers will focus more on the social aspects of animal waste management. All ofthe meetings are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted below. Daytime meetings will run from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evening meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m. The meetings being planned in the Central Michigan area are: -- Jan. 20, at St. Johns, in Smith Hall at the fairgrounds. A daytime and an evening meeting will be held at this location. Reservations for the daytime meeting are required a week in advance and the cost is $10 per person (includes lunch and materials). There is no charge or advance registra­ tion required for the evening meeting. The contact is Joe Shaltry, MSU Extension district dairy agent, 517/799-2233. -- Jan. 28, near Manchester at the Michigan Livestock Ex­ change. A daytime and an evening meeting will be held at this location. Advance registration is required for the daytime meeting and the $5 per person fee covers lunch. There is no charge or advance registration required for the evening meeting. The contact is Bill Ames, MSU Extension agricultural agent, 313/971-0079. -- Feb. 11, in Grand Rapids, at the Kent In­ termediate School District of­ fice, 2650 E. Beltline, bet­ ween the Eastbrook and Woodland malls. This will be an evening meeting. The con­ tact is Lyman Baker, MSU Extension agricultural agent, 616/774-3265. -- Feb. 15, in Marshall, in the B. E. Henry Building, 615 S. Marshall St. There will be a daytime and an evening meeting here. The contact is Dale Brown, MSU Extension livestock agent, 517/279-8411, ext. 256. Brochures that detail the content of each of these meetings can be obtained from any county MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice offices. ATTENTION: WOMEN AND MEN SALES MANAGEMENT TRAINEES S18,000 to s23,000 First Year Average If you want an opportunity that comes rarely in a person's lifetime, then you owe it to yourself to investigate. 1. Responsible CAREER-MINDED (prefer over 22) 2. Aggressive/HIGHLY MOTIVATED 3. 4 years full-time working (sales) experience or college degree preferred. 4. Must be out of town 5 nights per week, 40 hour work week Due to expansion, National Corporation with more than 950 Retail Shopping Center locations has immediate openings for mature, pro­ fessional sales-oriented women and men. Competitive salary plus com­ mission. Expense allowance for your car and motel, with corporate benefits. CHANCE FOR ADVANCEMENT. Retail, jewelry, cosmetics, telephone sales or marketing/teaching background helpful, and homemakers now free to travel. GREAT CAREER RE-ENTRY OPPORTUNITY! For personal interview call John C. Hall’s office TOLL 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ONLY! Also call Friday, between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call on or before Friday, January 22, 1988. E.O.E. M F Crop prices increase The Index of Prices receiv­ ed by farmers in Michigan for all products as of December 15, 1987, was 111 percent of its 1977 base, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. The index was up one per­ cent from November. The December price index was two percent below last year’s index. The revised index for November, 1987, was 110 percent of its 1977 base. The price index for all crops in Michigan was three percent above the November level. Price increases for com, soy­ beans, wheat, oats and hay more than offset lower prices for dry beans. Fruit and vegetable prices were un­ changed. The livestock and livestock product price index for Michigan was down two percent from November. Meat animal and milk prices showed a small decline while egg prices dropped shaiply. Calf prices increas­ ed. The livestock price index was down five percent from December, 1986, while the crop index was unchanged from a year ago. The December Index of Prices Received for all U.S. farm products decreased three percent from November. It was 128 percent of its 1977 average. Lower prices for oranges, tomatoes, eggs and lettuce were partially offset by higher prices for com, soy­ beans and strawberries. The index was 6.7 percent above a year ago. The lettuce price declined moderately from the record high November price. The October 1987 index of prices paid by farmers for commodities and services, in­ terest, taxes and farm wage rates was 166 percent of its 1977 average. The index was two points (1.2 percent) above July 1987 and eight points (5.1 percent) above a year ago. Compared to July, prices were higher for feeder cattle and calves, fertilizer, fuels and farm machinery. The prices paid index will be up­ dated at the end of January. Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11111111111... 1111....................... 111111............. Jan. 19 - Horse Management Shortcourse, 7 p.m. Grand Valley Blood Center, Grand Rapids. (First of a series of 5 sessions). Jan. 20 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Jan. 21 - Weed Control in Field Crops, 1 p.m., Barry Township Hall, Delton. Jan. 23 - Central Michigan Ag Day, Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa (Call the Extension Office for a brochure). Jan. 23 - 4-H Dog Leaders Workshop, 10 a.m., Pleasant Lake Community Center, Jackson County. Jan. 23 - Little International Showmanship Contest, 9 a.m., Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. Jan. 26 - Fair Improvement Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ag RoomHastings High School. Jan. 26 - Horse Management Shortcourse, 7 p.m., Grand Valley Blood Center, Grand Rapids (second of a series of 5 sessions). KID’S VALLEY VILLAGE Child care before and after school begins February 1, 1988 at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville for grades K through 6. Mornings 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — s1.30 per day — Afternoons 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — *4.50 per day — (Cost of 2nd child will be half of the above fee) VALUES ££« Your Elementary School Office. TUB & SHOWER COMBO (Fiberglass) $000 Wf $0 25’ roll No. 2603-2P Unit w/grab bar Colors — *256.80 Great for insulating heat tapes and hot or cold pipes. Can also be us­ ed for caulking. Fiberglass 1 pc. TUB & SHOWER COMBO $O O 10 POCKET TOOL BELT 50white No. 26035G with grab bar Colors — *227.80 TOILET TANK &B0WL $1800 1527 Nylon re-inforced web belt with leather hammer holder, square and tape holder. 4” Octagon Box $4895 Seat Not Included (Bone Only) %”x60’ Carlon r VMtl AlELECTRICAL CltCMlCAl O MM TAPE 2/$l 1%" deep, non-metallic cable clamps. 2”x3” PULL CHAIN SWITCH BOX LAMPHOLDER 21A” deep ■■ Non-metallic cable clamps. 088^Ra □ □4-UOC>£ GREAT H STUFF Foam Sealant $E00 KEYLESS LAMP HOLDER $2<)o Rating 250W -250V 1HD___METOWN] For Further information call — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 or Lasco 2 pc. White FIBERGLASS PIPE INSULATION S h S INDUSTRIES FREE at 1-800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921, Monday through Thursday, between Rating 660 Vv - 250 V 219 S. State, Nashville • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings ®OKCREDIT FINANCING AVAUABLE QQ IMMBl �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 12 Maple Valley Junior-Senior High final exam schedule announced Final Exam Exemptions Attendance Incentive All students, who are absent two (2) days or less during a semester in an individual class, will be exempt from taking a final exam. All absences, excused or unex­ cused, will be counted. A con­ secutive extended illness, as verified by a doctor’s excuse, will be considered as one (1) absence for incentive pur­ poses only. Students may choose to take the exam knowing it may only improve their grade and not reduce it. Final semester grades for those students not taking an exam will be determined by averaging the three six weeks grades. Students exempt from tak­ ing an exam are not to be on the school campus. If a stu­ dent is exempt but has transportation difficulties, he/she must then remain in the classroom and take the final exam knowing it may only im- iiin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Engagements prove their grade and not redue it. First Semester Exam Schedule Tuesday, Jan. 19 8: 20-9:17 First Hour; 9: 21-10:18 Second Hour; 10: 22-11:19 Third Hour; 11: 23-1:01 Fifth Hour; I: 05-3:03 Fifth Hour Exam. Wednesday, Jan. 20 8: 20-9:17 First Hour; 9: 21-11:19 First Hour Exam; I1: 23-1:01 Fourth Hour; 1:05-3:03 Fourth Hour Exam. Thursday, Jan. 21 8: 20-9:17 Second Hour; 9: 21-11:19 Second Hour Ex­ am; 11:23-1:01 Sixth Hour; 1:05-3:03 Sixth Hour Exam. Friday, Jan. 22 - 8:20-9:17 Third Hour; 9:21-11:19 Third Hour Exam. No School in the P.M. Latest contributions to Putnam Library offered The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Major Stanley L. Mead by the Maple Valley Schools’ Nashville Bus Drivers. In memory of Arthur Kays by the Leonard Newton Fami­ ly, Gertrude Montgomery, Ben and Thelma Mason, Bruce and Doris Randall, Leon and Helen Ackett, Gretchen Pizley, Rev. and Mrs. Taylor, Ethel Mason Irene Nelson, the Willowcreek Middle School Staff in Portage, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Miner and family, Da M. Walker, Robert and Laura Linebaugh, Robert and Barbara Harris,Vitalija Harris, Vitalija Ona Thompson and Charles and Karen Smith. In memory of Gladys Dull by Helen Huwe, Nelson and Geneva Brumm and Keith and 4-Her's may apply for special Washington, D.C. ’88 trip Morris - Jansen to wed Jonnie and Barbara Morris of Vermontville and Wilbur and Irene Jansen of Forest Grove, Oregon are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Sherry Morris and Mike Jansen. In partnership with his parents, Mike works on the family dairy farm. Sherry is currently employed in bookkeeping at The Reminder. An April 9, 1988 wedding is being planned. Three Eaton County 4-H members will have the oppor­ tunity to participate in the 1988 National 4-H Citizenship-Washing ton Focus Trip. The 4-H’ers will join other members from six Michigan counties in traveling to Washington from June 25-July 2. 4-H’ers between the ages of 15 and 18 and who are in­ terested in citizenship and government, are eligible to apply for the action-packed trip. According to Nancy Thelen, 4-H Agent, “The trip provides an opportunity to visit our nation’s capitol 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.” The group will stay on the 12-acre campus of the Na­ tional 4-H Center, located at the edge of Washington, D.C. They will visit the Gettysburg Battlefield; Mt. Vernon; the MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes Begin Feb. 1, 1988 can... 852-9275 Classes are FREE to the Thornapple Lake Estates adult without a high school 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. diploma, and FREE to the high school graduate who is TUESDAY — Math, Science, GED under 20 by 9-1-87. All other adults may take the Preparation, English. WEDNESDAY — class, for a small fee. Social Studies Evening Classes - M.V. High School 6:15-9:45 p.m MONDAY Government Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Various typewriters Calculators Dictaphone TUESDAY Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding and Machine Shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Reading Improvement Woodworking Word Processor New Office Procedures, and more THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Beg-Adv. Typing Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Sewing/Quilting Woodworking Auto Mechanics CALL OR STOP IN! 852-9275 Maple Valley Community Education Office Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School White House; The Smithso­ nian Institute; the Supreme Court; the Air, Space and Science Museum; the Lin­ coln, Washington and Jeffer­ son Memorials; National Art Gallery; Capital Hill, the Kennedy Center for the Per­ forming Arts; and more. The 4-H’ers will have the oppor­ tunity to discuss current issues with senators and con­ gressmen, and will also meet national leaders i n government. Part of the cost of the trip will be sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Council. Trip applications are available at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, phone 543-2310 or 372-5594. The deadline for applying is Jan. 25, 1988. Farm management focus of KBS computer clinic Kellogg Biological Station will host a workshop entitled “Learn to Use Lotus 1-2-3 in the Management of Your Farm.” The workshop which will be held Jan. 27-28, is sponsored by Michigan State University’s Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. Participants will learn to master the basics of the com­ puter program Lotus 1-2-3 and how to put it to use in their farm management system. Fee for the workshop is $35, which includes materials, refreshments and lunch for both days. Call 671-2412 for information. Focus on Living meets Jan. 19 at Hospital Focus on Living, a support group for cancer patients and their families and friends, will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Tues­ day, Jan. 19 in the education room at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The program topic will focus upon physical health and exercises for winter months. Interested persons are in­ vited to attend. Local 138 retirees to meet Jan. 21 Local 138 Retirees will meet Thursday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Union Hall park­ ing lot. We will decide on lunch location at that time. Fem Mead. In memory of Bethel Phillips by Nelson and Geneva Brumm and Jim and Elaine Powers. In memory of Richard Bogart by Nelson and Geneva Brumm. In memory of William Harmon by Nashville Senior Citizen Site. In memory of Evelyn Cole by Jim and Elaine Powers. In memory of Alton Faust by Nelson and Geneva Brumm. In'memory of Olivir Downing, Sr., Deta (Downing) Douse, Dale Downing, Floyd Downing and Jennie Downing by Jim and Elaine Powers. The donation given by George and Inez Hubka was in honor of Carroll Wolff’s years of service to the Maple Valley schools. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be inlisted in the Maple Valley News and will be inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. 4-H leader workshops set for Eaton County Jan. 26 Eaton County 4-H leaders and cloverbud leaders are in­ vited to attend new leader orientation workshops on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Identical sessions will be of­ fered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The ses- sions are designed for adult and teen leaders of 4-H members, as well as leaders of 4-H cloverbud groups. The workshops will discuss 4-H goals, roles of leaders, hints for being a successful leader and 4-H activities and resources available to leaders. Leader handbooks and pins will also be distributed. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!!! Write us a letter! 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SWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 Pumps �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 13 S-fX.’ 'O, h hJsi S JSsihLLSS SSh J•s•ssJ ^iSv1 ^iSS»v?1 IS <5 Womyn's Concerns office of the CAA seeks volunteers The Womyn’s Concerns Office of the Community Ac­ tion Agency of South Central Michigan (CAA) is seeking volunteers to be matched as Advocates to single parents, homemakers, and pregnant and parenting teens is a com­ ponent of the CAA’s Single Parents Advancement Net­ work (SPAN) and the new Adolescents Beginning with Children (ABC) programs. Volunteer Advocates serve in a supportive mentor-type relationship with young mothers who are struggling with early parenthood, have Hentz, Womyn’s Concerns for coffee and just talk with special needs, and need extra Director of the CAA. “While someone who understands,” encouragement to continue on the actual volunteer time in­ Amy continued. their path toward self­ volved is minimal,” con­ Some Advocates are match­ sufficiency. Women working tinued Hentz, “the impact ed with women who have not in non-traditional career fields upon the life of a woman can yet made the commitment to a and those with experience in be immeasurable.” job training program. “We teen parenting are encouraged “It means a lot to know that have women from ages 16 to to apply. someone out there cares about 61 who are in a transitional “An Advocate is a speical me and wants me to suc­ person. She serves as a friend ceed,” Amy, one single to a single parent, is an em­ parent in SPAN, commented pathetic listener, can nurture about her Advocate.” When I strengths and abilities in get down and feel like I’m not another, and can offer per­ going to make it, or one more sonalized support in a rela­ thing goes wrong, it really tionship,” explained Ginger helps to get an invitation to go stage of their lives,” Hentz said. “Parenting as a teen, relationship change, separa­ tion, divorce, the death of a spouse, career change, and re­ entry into school or employ­ ment can bring a lot of stress or confusion. Women in these situations can use additional The only thing a kid should be getting in school HIO> QullMlKOIBI lBtAVl1a1 Heat assistance now available through CAA *Ss ^ sSs Nl r.-WliOtl ;&Nln fk iriter. The rtfs! iXiAWJIta' ^lukH ei^il Io reject, «B« ■ css sutli es sfellinj SIHIWWB 'nsiiw Applications for TARGETED FUEL ASSISTANCE, administered by the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Com­ munity Services, is now available at the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan (CAASCM) offices. This limited assistance for heating costs is for lowincome families with very high heat bills, and provides a one-time payment to the heating fuel vendor based on the amount by which annual heating costs exceed 10 per­ cent of household income. The benefit (of up to $200) is intended to reduce the burden of home heating on the lowincome household. Available funding is un­ changed from last year, at $99,520 for the entire fourcounty CAASCM service area. Originating in the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which saw a 16 percent reduction for the cur­ rent fiscal year, both start date and funding level were uncer­ tain until very recently. Ad­ justments in other programs, including an antipated 12 per­ cent decrease in current year weatherization operations, helped preserve this fuel assistance program this fiscal year. To apply, proof of support and encouragement.” A special two hour training program will be provided for potential Advocates. Those interested in applying for the volunteer Advocates program may contact Bridget Bon­ trager at the CAA (948-9509) prior to Jan. 29. household income for the past 12 months, a statement from the fuel vendor of usage for the last year (or a current gas or electric bill, or at least the last consecutive fuel delivery receipts and a Social Security number and date of birth for each household member. The process of application, authorization and payment re­ quires cooperation of the client and fuel vendor, if metered or delivered fuels are involved. Funds are limited and, although applications can be taken through March, it is anticipated that all the money will be committed by mid­ February. Persons wishing to apply need to contact the Community Action Agency, 220 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 948-4883. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Unfortunately, what too many of them are getting *nstead is drugs. With your help, it doesn't have to be this way. There is a program called "Schools Without Drugs: The Challenge" that can help you deal with the drug problem in your community or school. Find out about it. The smarter you are about what works against drugs, the better chance our kids will understand how dumb it is to take them. HELP SUM IE DOOR ON DRUGS > 1-800-541-8787 > " U.S. Department of Education SAVE80C ON TWO 2-LITER BOTTLES Walking tour of Kellogg Forest offered Feb. 6 A workshop on winter tree identification will be held at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Experimental Forest near Augusta on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by MSU’s Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and Department of Forestry, the program is of­ fered for the general public. Particiants will learn to iden­ tify common southwest Michigan trees while enjoying the beauty of the winter season on a walking tour of Kellogg Forest. Each person will receive a tree identifica­ tion “key” and learn how to use it. Fee for the workshop is $3. Call the Kellogg Biological State Extension Office at 671-2412 for registration information. 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CusCus­ tomer must pay any required bottle deposit and sales tax. Cash value 1/20 of 1 cent. This coupon may be redeemed by mailing to: The Coca-Cola Bottling Com­ pany of Michigan, P.O. Box 700040, El Paso, TX 88570-0040 ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS: This coupon may not be redeemed for competitive products. Only 1 coupon per required purchase. Offer good only in ’ territory served by The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan. Any other use constitutes fraud. Qualified products: “Coca-Cola,” “Coke," "Coca-Cola classic," “diet Coke," "caffeine free diet Coke," “cherry Coke," "diet cherry Coke," "Sprite," "dietSprite" and "Minute Maid" are registered trademarks of The CocaCola Company. ©1988, The Coca-Cola Company. All rights reserved. 018001R r- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 19, 1988 — Page 14 Transportation in Michigan's past. traffic after three and a half years ofconstruction. With its completion, the fleet of stateowned ferries that had transported passengers and vehicles across the straits since 1923 went out of ser­ vice, permanently. Construction of the fivemile-long bridge, a centuriesold dream, was a proud ac­ complishment for the people of Michigan. Most travelers, though, viewed the passing of the state ferries with mixed emotions. For them, the leisurely trip across the straits was a plea­ sant experience and, for many, it was the nearest they came to a shipboard voyage. The ferries plied the narrow gap that separates Michigan’s two peninsulas seven days a week, the year around. Ser­ vice was rarely suspended because of bad weather, but there were times when strong winds jammed ice into dock areas, trapping even the big Vacationland, queen ofa fiveferry fleet. There were other delays when auto traffic got heavy. quicentennial celebration In the November deer-hunting marking Michigan’s 150th season, thousands of hunters year ofstatehood.) No. Il jammed the docks and the ad­ Busy Ferry Fleet Preceded joining highway while they Mackinac Bridge waited to board the ferries. by Tom Shawver Vendors did a lively business Nov. 1, 1957, dosed one selling hot pasties and other chapter in the history of items to impatient drivers and Michigan transportation and their passengers eger to move opened another. On that on to the Upper Peninsula. bright fall day, the 350-foot The state ferries operation icebreaker ferry Vaca­ came into being through an act tionland, one of the most ofthe State Legislature, which powerful ships on the Great reacted to public displeasure Lakes, sailed across the with the infrequent and expen­ Straits of Mackinac for the sive ferry service for motor last time. vehicles provided by railroad An hour or two later, the ferries. magnificent new Mackinac The State Highway Bridge, the longest suspension Department--no w the bridge , ever built, opened to Michigan Department of QoocoeocoeocooaoooQcoooooooeoocooeooc Transportation—started the service July 31, 1923, with the Ariel, a small carferry operating in the Detroit River between Detroit and Walker­ ville, Ont. Buying and fitting it to pass marine inspection • SALES cost the state $19,000. • SERVICE REVSICE L —p Before ice stopped the ser­ • PARTS We service ell brands vice on Nov. 21 that year, the Ariel, with a capacity of only 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 20 cars, had hauled 10,351 cars across the straits. That was many more than the railroads boats, with their ir­ regular schedules, would have carried. Recognizing the need for the service, the highway department bought two more used boats late in 1923, bring­ Washers Dryers ing them from the East Coast Refrigerators to Detroit. There they were Dishwashers lengthened so they could carry 40 cars each and rechristened Microwaves Ranges the City of St. Ignace and City Robin Richards MICROWAVE of Mackinw City. Both went AUTHORIZED AGENT COUNTER SERVICE into service the following summer, leading to the sale of PARTS FOR the tiny Ariel. ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG Ferry traffic at the straits ★ KITCHEN AID *FRIGIOAIRE nearly quadrupled in the se­ ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL cond year, with more than ★ SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN SERVICE ALL BRANDS 38,000 vehicles making the ★ HOTPOINT *IENN AIR Experienced. Reliable & Reasonable crossing. A third boat, the oeoorioQooocooooococooocoei Straits of Mackinac, joined (Following is another in a series ofarticles on interesting aspects of transportation in Michigan history. They are being distributed every few weeks as part pf the Ses- PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards K ———■— appliance WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Ferry "Queen" goes to her grave - The carferry Vacationland, once the queen of a state-owned fleet of ferries at the Straits of Mackinac, reportedly sank in heavy seas and went to the bottom of the Pacific in December enroute to a scrapyard in Shanghai. The entire ferry fleet was sold by state after the opening of the bridge in 1957. Only one of the ships is still afloat, and it is a mere storage barge in Wisconsin, 1961 and as the Pere Novel it the Vacationland back home the fleet in 1928. churned back and fourth for duty on Lake Michigan by Winter service began in a private company, but 1931, first under an arrange­ across the Gulf of St. nothing happened. Later the Lawrence carrying vehicles ment for a railroad icebreaker ship was said to be headed to a to carry cars across the straits and passengers. The Province of British scrapyard in Shanghai but during the cold months and Columbia bought the vessel in sank in the Pacific in then, in 1936, under a lease 1967, renamed it the Sunshine December 1987 about 100 that put the railroad miles off the coast of icebreaker Sault Marie in ser­ Coast Queen and towed it to Washington. the Pacific Coast for ferry ser ­ vice on a regular schedule. Meanwhile, traffic at the Business at the straits kept vice there. A $600,000 altera­ Mackinac Bridge has climbed tion job increased its capacity growing, and so did the ferry to about three million vehicles fleet. In 1937, the highway to 220 cars. Later, it was a year, more than three times department bought the City of bought for service in Alaska, what the fleet of ferries car­ but reportedly never went into Cheboygan, a converted Lake ried in its best year. operation. Michigan carferry. Then There was talk of bringing came two larger rebuild car ferries, the City of Munising in 1938 and the City of Petoskey in 1940. The smaller St. Ignace and Mackinaw City were sold to the federal government for service on the Atlantic Coast. The first of the ferries specially designed to carry . . . give our classified departmentstraits traffic was the 10,000-horsepower Vaca­ a call! If you want to turn your tionland. Built for $4,475,000 at the Great Lakes Engineer­ unwanted items into cash, we'll ing Works in River Rouge, ML, it was 350 feet long, with help you write an ad that will get a 75-foot beam. The Vaca­ tionland, half again larger fast results I Whatever you want to than the largest of the other buy or sell, you'll get action with ferries, carried nearly 150 cars and trucks. Its arrival a Want Ad!raised the fleet capacity to about 500 vehicles. Ad — By the time the five-vessel went out of business in 1957, it was carrying between 900,000 and one million vehicles a year. All five vessels were sold and put to other uses. The Straits of Mackinac carried passengers between Mackinaw City and Mackinac . specializes in '80 to '86 Cars Island until 1968 as part of a fleet owned by a group of • warranties Available former ferry employees. LEER TRUCK CAPS and Later Peterson Builders, RYDER TRUCK RENTAL Inc. of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., 803 West State Street, Hastings bought the ferry and con­ Phone — 948-2001 verted it into a floating dor­ mitory of sorts for Navy men sent for training and skakedown cruises aboard ships built by the company. Today, it is a mere storage barge. The City of Munising and City of Cheboygan served as floating warehouses for Ed­ ward H. Anderson, a major Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 potato grower and dealer on RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM £ Washington Island off the tip of Wisconsin’s Door Penin­ • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ffl sula in Lake Michigan. About STA-RITE PUMPS ■D 10 years ago, they were towed Do it yourself • 1 7< ” pipe 5' length to Italy after being sold for Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks scrap. The City of Petoskey has 2”-5" Well Drill & Repair met the same fate in 1961. 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JANUARY 23.198a At Your Shoppers Review Store $179 PLUS DEP. DE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-01-29.pdf 53c9790d832fed32dedb76c898822d50 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBUCUBRART JAN 2 7 1988 121 SOUTH CHURCH STREET Hi *A,D HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 P Cr. e '<5’058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broodway. Hostings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Vol. 117 ■ No. 4 Tuesday. January 26, 1988 M.V. among schools facing costly asbestos inspections by Shelly Suiter Like all other public schools in Michigan, the Maple Valley District is facing an “extreme” expense in order to comply with a new federal ruling that school facilities must be tested for the health endangering chemical, asbestos. The mandate requires schools to have a professional inspection and management program in place by Oct. 12, 1988, a task that will cost Maple Valley Schools at least $6,000 for each of the four district buildings, said John Tomlanovich, director of general education in the Eaton Intermediate School District. Following the initial inspection, said Maple Valley Custodial Supervisor Gerald Aldrich, his staff will have to make visual inspections and abide by the management program every six months. Every three years, the professional inspection must be repeated according to federal’ guidelines, said Aldrich. As a result, Aldrich was among hundreds of other regional maintenance personnel attending a five day Environmental Protection Agen­ cy (EPA) apprpved training course by the University of Illinois at Michigan State University last month to become certified for administration of those pro­ cedures. The local school district paid nearly $750 for Aldrich to attend. Aldrich said that although he is trained in the abatement of asbestos, certified EPA in­ dustrial hygenists will have to be hired at the school district's expense to do the initial and three year inspections. Maple Valley, however, has only a small amount of asbestos that is currently secured away from the public, Aldrich said. But with the new rules, all materials must be tested to prove they do not contain the chemical at an estimated cost of $45 per square foot for removal. “There are a limted number of companies to do this so they’re going to get their price,” said Maple Valley New law requires AIDS education in the schools by Shelly Sulser As a result of recent Michigan House and Senate approval. Maple Valley School District officials arc gathering information and preparing for a new classroom subject — AIDS. Senate Bill 115 was approv­ ed and signed by Governor James Blanchard Noy. 27, 1987 requiring all .Michigan public schools to include AIDS education in their curriculums. Introduced by State Senator Jackie Vaughn III of Detroit last March 11. the new public act serves to ammend the school code mandating the education of communicable diseases. It states: “The principal modes by which dangerous communicable diseases, in­ cluding, but not limited to. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are spread, the best methods for the restriction and prevention of these diseases shall be taught in every public school in the state. “The curricular to be used for Acquired Immuno Defi­ ciency Syndrome required to be taught...shall be approved by the appropriate local board of education prior to its use in the school setting.” “Basically what it did was add the term AIDS into what was already required to be taught concerning com-' municable diseases,” said a spokesman at the Michigan Legislative Service Bureau. In response. Maple Valley Cirriculum Coordinator Vic Schug and Assistant Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Ed Sampson arc forming a com­ mittee of local clergy, school board members, intersted parents and other citizens to review and evaluate possible printed material and video tapes to be used in the classroom. The new law, however, does not include guidelines concerning the grade level at which the education should begin. It also does not indicate the extent of education that is required, Schug said. “We’re proposing to in­ itiate efforts to review some AIDS material available and get some AIDS presentations in place by the end of the school year,” Schug said. He said the committee would serve not only to review materials but to make recommendation regarding how to implement the educa­ tion into the curriculum and at what level. Schug said much of the material to be reviewed will be obtained from the Red Cross and area health depart­ ments and the committee will have to spend several sessions together before making a final recommendation. A parents’ night for the screening of films may also be held, he said. • At a Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Jan. 14, Schug noted that AIDS educa­ tion parallels closely with sex education. “Because of the emotional feelings involved we want you to now before the AIDS education is initiated,” he told the board. Schug noted that the state has not made plans to fund the new education, leaving the schools to fend for themselves when purchasing resource material. Some of that information may not be 100 percent realiable. Schug said. “There has been some in­ formation that has not really been accurate,” he said. “Even the health department is not sure on things many times, for example, as far as the transmission. Some say you can get it from saliva, many say you can't.” “It’s going to be a slow pro­ cess,” Schug added. “This law came into effect instan­ taneously and some schools are not doing anything hoping the funds will follow." At Maple Valley, officials hope to have students educated before the school year ends. School Superintenent Carroll Wolff. Aldrich said the new man­ date. adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency. was a result of a lack of compliance by schools who were found to have had asbestos materialss in the schools when inspections were conducted in 1981. “This is due to the fact that most schools did not take care of their situations,” Aldrich said, noting Maple Valley is not one of them. EISD Superintendent Steve Hayden said the old mandate was a means of removing all fryable (flaking off) asbestos from the public school buildings. The new law- in­ cludes non-fryable asebestos as well. “Floor tile, for example, may have asebestos but it may not be fryable,” said Hayden. “The old statute said you did not have to remove it. Now, you do.” He added that each in­ dividual school district will be faced with additional costs when the local staff begins making six month inspections. “I estimate it will take 100 hours of inspection time to do each building.” said Hayden. “And these people have other work to do besides so that may be 10 weeks of one individual's time. Plus, there may be corrective measures if they have to send samples in for testing.” Inspections must take place when the buildings are unoc­ cupied. resulting possibly in a large number of schools waiting until summer time to contract the inspections, he said. That could lessen the number of availble certified firms. “If everybody in Michigan waits until summer, a lot of people are going to have to be trained,” Hayden said. Due to the hardship the in­ spections arc causing the schools, many across the country arc taking part in a Pennsylvania class action suit against the asbestos manufac­ turer in hopes they can be awarded a reimbursement for the costly procedures. Aldrich said his custodial staffwill be trained to conduct the six month inspections and even teachers at some point may be required to have at least a two hour course on asbestos. Local man stands mute to selling cocaine by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 29-year-old Castleton Township man stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court last week to two charges of selling cocaine to an undercover state trooper. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court for Joseph H. Gorodenski, of 130 Hager Rd. Each charge is felony offense carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. Gorodenski was arrested See Local page 2 Cow and 4,000 hay and straw bales lost in Nashville fire Firemen from five departments work to put out the fire that kept them on the scene for five hours. One cow perished and 4,000 bales of hay and straw were destroyed when fire broke out in a bam on the pro-perty of Duane Hamilton Thursday, said Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger. Firemen from five departments spent nearly five hours putting out the flames at 4603 Bivens Rd., using an excessive 111,000 gallons of water, Yarger said.. On the scene were the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Department, the Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment. the Hastings Fire Department and the Bellevue fire service. The Nashville department received the call to the blaze at about 10:07 a.m.. said Yarger, after neighbor Helen Schantz spotted the smoke. “After I found out and we got the fire department called, I ran over to see if there, was anything I could d6 but it just went up so fast,” said Helen’s husband, Victor Schantz. “It really took off all within about five minutes. minutes.” Yarger said the large Yarger amount ofhay and straw in the building made it more difficult for firefighters to extinguish the flames resulting in the use of more water than usual. With a bulldozer and a crane, Hamilton and his brother,- Darryl, spread the hay and straw over the ground to make it easier for firefighters to put out the flames, Yarger said. ““Otherwise it would have burned for days,” he said. The cause ofthe fire has not been determined and the building and contentss were in­ sured with Hastings Mutual, Yarger said. 'Additional photos on page 6 �W XAiflU OUdUl apHJKsAH T5SSTd H95IUHO NTUO8 I£I The V.ople Volley Newt NosKville Kville Tueidoy Jonuary 26,1988 — Page 2 Local mart stands mute on selling cocaine charge mute last Wednesday to a supplemental charge that he had previous felony convictions for attempted breaking and entering and theft from a building. The third-offense supplemental charge carries Continued from front in November after allegedly selling cocaine to a Michigan State Police officer from his Hager Road home. Gorodenski also stood 1 MV FFA Alumni, please plan to ■ attend the ... — 1st ANNUAL — | I ALUMNI BANQUET I!| Tues., Feb. 9*7 p.m. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA g RSVP ... 852-9275, 726-1347, 852-9905 । ltaK>aK>oaaaK)flec>aKaa»oiat<»K»K>aBoaBCM»c a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and/or $50,000. Michigan State Police from the Lansing Post used two area residents as undercover agents to set up the alleged cocaine deal. At Gorodenski's preliminary exam in 56th District Court on Jan. 11, Christine Fuller testified that she and her boyfriend, Bradley Carpenter, arranged the deal between Gorodenski and Trooper Edward Hay of the Lansing Post. The night before the sale, Fuller talked to Gorodenski, by phone. She testified that Gorodenski offered to sell How do you get premium home­ owner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source — at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent about homeowner’s dis­ counts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. her two "eight-balls" of cocaine for $325 apiece. Each eight-ball is 3 1/2 grams of cocaine. On June 17, Fuller, Carpenter and Hay went to Gorodenski's home to make the alleged purchase. On the witness stand, Hay said the three arrived at the Gorodenski home and sat talking and drinking beer for about 20 minutes. Fuller and Hay both gave $325 to Gorodenski, who Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Menu Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Polish sausage, au gratin potato, brussel sprouts, noodles, margarine, German choc, cake, 2% milk. Thursday, Jan. 28 - Beef Stroganoff, green beans, peas and carrots, rice, wheat bread, margarine, citrus fruit, 2% milk. Jan. 28 - Nashville—Bingo. Friday, Jan. 29 - DeltonLinda Hummel to play the accordian at 12:15. Woodland­ Blood pressure day. Monday, Feb. 1 - Woodland­ -Rose and Clyde Kemple to Business Services Trumble Agency s 517-726-0580 LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 517-726-0100_____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 Area Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED ASSEMBLY BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH MCTHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 North State, Nashville Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School.. A.M. Worship.... P.M. Worship.... Thursday Night: Bible Study........ .10 a.m.. .11 a.m. ..7 p.m. 7 p.m. REV. ARBUTUS MORGAN, PASTOR 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. .10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.................. .9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... .10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL Barry County. Assistant Prosecutor Marylin Meyers admitted Fuller was charged with breaking and entering in the county but said it was about to be dropped. Fuller admitted to the charge and added that she had entered a guilty plea to a breaking and entering charge in Eaton County. Carpenter admitted to a prior felony convection five years ago and a current felony charge now pending. But both denied doing the undercover work to get a break from the prosecutor's office on their pending charges. "If he cuts us any deal, it'll be out of the goodness of his heart," Carpenter said. Carpenter told the court both he and Fuller had formerly been drug users and now wanted to do something in return. "We got wrapped up in cocaine, so we wrote a letter to the judge while we were in jail," he said. In the letter they identified cocaine dealers in the area and offered their help to police in catching them. The judge who received the letter, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster, sent the letter to the state police post in Lansing. Officals from that post later contacted them and enlisted their help. Pretrial for Gorodenski is scheduled for Wednesday in circuit court. Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE entertain at noon, M iddleville—Cards. Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Nashville— Puzzle, Hastings—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are Friday, Jan. 29 BBQ barrier free. Call 948-4856 chicken, potato gems, col­ before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ eslaw, biscuit, marg., fruit, vance for reservations. Meals are served at: 2% milk. Hastings-120 N. Michigan Monday, Feb. 1 - Baked pork chops, baked potato, cheesy Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. spinach, wheat bread, marg., Monday, through Friday. applesauce, 2% milk. Delton-Faith United Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Roast beef sandwich and gravy, whipped Methodist Church. Monday, potatoes, carrots, bread, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. margarine, ribbon salad Monday, Wednesday, dessert, 2% milk. Thursday. Events Woodland-Eagles Club. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Middleville—Lenord Nanzer Monday, Wednesday, and to speak on private insurance Friday. —Sing Home Home Delivered Delivered Meals Mealsare are at noon, Hastings asngs— ng Along, Nashville—Movie, available at Extra Cost. Woodland—Sing Along with Isla. Thursday Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones handed each ofthem a small packet ofwhite powder. Once outside, Fuller gave her packet to Hay, who turned both into the police lab in Lansing for analysis. Both were found to contain cocaine, the lab report said. During the preliminary exam, Gorodenski's attorney, Michael McPhillips, objected to testimony from Fuller and Carpenter because both have felony charges pending in A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... .... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship m. Bible Study........... .7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School........9:45 a.m. Morn. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.......... 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting....... .7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................ 11 a.m. P.M. Service........... .7 p.m. Wed. Service........ 7 m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/2 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service..... .10 a.m. 1 a.m. p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ..9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS 301 Fuller St., Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville REV. THOMAS VOYLES Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Schoo 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 — Page 3 iss New "Latchkey" program to start at Maple Valley schools Feb. 1 by Shelly Sulser *sslv! SJS! W| s ss «$s scary part might be just being tional setting where they can play games, do crafts and still home alone.” The new program will be be learning and have activities supervised at Fuller Street that are going to be fun.” Elementary School by Young Child care will be provided Five’s teacher Therea Duffy. starting Feb. 1 from from 7 Children in kindergarten a.m. to 8 a.m. and again from through the sixth grade will be 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fuller Street Elementary School in eligible for child care. “They can go there instead Nashville. • Parents wanting to take ad­ of home or to a sitter and they can work on computers, do vantage of the morning child homework ifthey want,” said care program can drop off Hartzler. “They’ll have some their children at Fuller company and somebody to School. Following the morn­ talk to. It’s a fun but educa- ing care program, children Games, snacks, crafts and companionship are what Maple Valley Community Education is offering children of working parents before and after school with a new child care or “Latchkey” program beginning Feb. 1. “It seems like a lot of kids go home to an empty house where there is no adult and no one to talk to when they get home,” said Maple Valley Community Education Coor­ dinator Kay Hartzler. “The from Vermontville can board a bus that will take them to Maplewood School for regular classes. Parents will be responsible for picking up their children from evening sessions. “That’s kind of how we forsee it working,” said Hartzler. She added that if there is a demand for the program,, one will be started in Vermontville as well. “We used to have a latchkey program one afternoon a year where we had talks on safety and about 60 kids at­ tended that,” Hartzler noted. “If that’s any indicator, then that’s a lot of kids who go home to an empty house.” Hartzler said some interest in the program has been expressed but so far no one has pre-registered. “They should pre-register so we can have information on who to contact in the case of an emergency,” she noted. However, she did stress that pre-registering is not a requirement. “I’m not saying we won’t take them if they don’t, but they should,” she said. The child care will be held Monday through Friday at a cost of $1.30 per day in the mornings and $4.50 in the afternoons, a cost of about $1.30 per hour. 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I Eaton Federal EQUAL MOUSING LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE - PHONE 543-3880 NASHVILLE - PHONE 852-1830 EATON RAPIDS - PHONE 663-1551 OLIVET - PHONE 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 4:30 and Saturday 9:00 to Noon _____ insured deposits here ore bocked by the FULL FAITH ANO CREDIT OF THE UNITEO STATES. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas Tales about memorable pets and drip pans in Nashville's past The following is the fourth in a series of boyhood recollections by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville of the 1920s and ‘30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery-restaurant located in what currently is known as the Thornapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. This dog was powerful. She could pull a long sled loaded with pastry flour from the Otto Lass mill on North Main Street to the bakery, with no effort, but as a member of a team she was a failure. My brother Carl talked Mother into letting him have a young billy goat that someone wanted to get rid of. Carl tried to make a team out ofthe two, but he found that goats and dogs do not mix. When we left Nashville we took “Peggy” to my grandfather’s farm. It was there that she showed a protective trait that we had not known she possessed. A magazine salesman who would not take “no” for an answer raised his voice, and the old dog lying by the stove stood up, growled and showed her teeth. The salesman wasted no time in leaving. “Peggy” lived out her years on Grandfather Gard­ ner’s farm. One day she did not come up from the creek where she took her daily swim, and they found her dead in a ditch. It was thought she had died of a broken heart hs they had gotten a springer spaniel. There may be some people in Nashville who remember “Peggy,” our Newfoundland dog. She paraded up and down the alleys and Main Street. During the hottst part of the summer she would go up Cherry Alley and across Main Street to spend two or three hours lying in the foun­ tain pool in Central Park. A. G. Murray was a breeder of these large dogs. He lived on Fuller Street in what was then the next to the last house (going out of town) and owned some acreage on which he made hay. I have seen Murray’s advertisements “Billy,” Carl’s pet goat, for Newfoundlands in early magazines. He shipped the lived a charmed life. He was dogs all over the United always getting loose. The minute he found his freedom States. The local dairyman L. G. he ran to the climbing rose Cole bought “Peggy” as a bushes Charley Diamante had pup, but she grew so big that planted with tender loving as she layed in Cole’s yard she care to beautify the back ofhis frightened his customers. (confectionary and fruit) store Cole decided that this was bad and the back west alley. That for business, so he gave her to alley had plenty of pasture along its bank, wild artichokes us.. “Peggy” was not as large grew there, but “Billy”s liked as some Newfoundlands; she rose bushes. Mr. Diamante warned us to weighed only 120 lbs. She was very gentle, and her keep the goat tied up. The segreatest delight was to follow cond time he warned us he us to the old swimming hole in flourished a banana knife he the Thornapple River and happened to have in his hand swim along with us kids. Her as he told us what was going webbed feet were as large as a to happen to “Billy if the man’s hands. We kids held on goat got into his roses again. to her tail and sides and she (A banana knife has a curved towed three or four of us blade used to cut the hands of bananas off the stalk.) around in the water. ^\120JbsJ re"y was not as large as some N^foundtands, but she was powerful enough to pull a sled load of flour from the mill on North Main Street to the Belson s bakery downtown. A gentle pet, her greatest delight was to join the youngsters in the old swimming hole on the Thornapple River, west of the business district. Some animals can be corralled, but “Billy” could climb over a fence, even wearing a collar attached to a chain that we thought could not reach the fence. He would bleat his head off, begging to be set free. Our bam was located across the alley in back of the bakery. “Billy” made a game of running up the stairs, jumping out the hay door down on to the top of our Dodge panel truck. He would then dance around on his hind legs, try to hook an imaginary foe with his horns, then jump down to the hood, then to the ground. It was a game he never seemed to tire of; he repeated it time and time again. The young men who worked for us at the bakery made him sassy. Ifyou held the sole of your shoe in front of him, “Billy” would shake his head, back off a few feet, and let you have it. His shenanigans caused so much trouble it was decided that “Billy” had to go. Carl sold him for a dollar, which caused my brother some sorrow. The hitching rails have been gone from Main Street for years, but horses were still the “power” on the farms in the 1930s. Across the alley back of Dr. Brown’s (now Dr. Myers’) office was a large lot where the Slout players and Hunt Stock Co. held their tent shows. This lot was ringed on three sides with hitching posts, and on Saturdays it was usually full with farmers’ wagons wagons and and an occasional horse and buggy. Main Street would be full of parked cars. The traction tire was not perfected until around 1939, so the horse vyas still used to haul feed to town and coal back to the farm. In Nashville, as I recall, there were three cement horse­ watering tanks: one on East Sherman Street, one on the comer of Main and Fuller, and one on North Main Street near the old North End garage. The troughs were located so that incoming teams could drink and on leaving town the horses might tank up for the long trip home. During hot summers I have cooled my bare feet in the running water in those tanks, and I suppose many other kids did the same. Farmers with livestock to sell at the shipping associa­ tion, which had a stock yard east of the train depot, drove them to town on foot. Three or four farmers would drive a flock of sheep, pigs or cattle through town. Sometimes these trips could be exciting or almost tragic. My grand­ mother told how my Grand­ father Gardner started to drive ix steers to town in February six and a blizzard came up. The cattle scattered and he became lost. Neighbors found him in a During the "dog days" of summer, "Peggy" cool waters of the fountain pool in the center photo shows the park about 10 years after thae acquired by the village and developed into Nashville News publisher Len W. Feighner. could be found lounging in the of Central Park. This circa-1925 old Union House hotel site was park at the urging of longtime On Saturdays, Main Street was full of parked cars, recalls Howard Belson, while farm teams and an occasional rig filled a lot ringed with hitching posts behind Dr. Brown's office. Horses were used for various jobs long after trucks were available. Until the late 1930s (the era of this photo), horses still were used to haul feed to town and coal back to the farm. woods near Hosmer’s Corners, barely alive. The horse was one reason that there was such an abundance Of sparrows; as they were scavangers and cleaned up after the horses. Every farm was over-supplied with sparrows then, so a bounty of two cents a head was paid for the bird. This was one way to get spending money. Two cents would mail a letter back then, and a dollar then would buy what it takes about five dollars to buy now. The bounty system was a good thing for kids. Itgave them spending money they would never have been able to earn otherwise. Rat heads were worth ten cents, and were cashed in at the bank, where they always took your word as to the amount. In hot weather they quickly disposed of them. A bounty of twenty-five cents was paid for woodchuck scalps with ears attached for identification. My first ’’big” money came from woodchuck scalps. Horses were used for dif­ ferent jobs long after trucks were on the market. A daily sight on Main Street was John Miller’s ice wagon, which was horse-drawn. About every other day at the store we used 100 lbs. of ice in the big restaurant ice box and 25 lbs. in the pop cooler. These ice boxes were a nuisance. The drip pan had to be emptied and the pop cooler water had to be changed. But an improvement came: Consumers Power Company sold us a big Servel refrigerator with the com­ pressor in the basement. No longer was the chore of buy­ ing ice and dumping the drip pan a daily occurrance. Slow­ ly, one by one, the electric refrigerator came to every family and the ice man’s job disappeared. Donors to scholarship fund named The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation continues to grow with more funds contributed in re­ cent weeks, making more in­ terest available to be given as scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. Memorial contributions for Forrest W. Parrott were received including two founder listings. Neices and nephews of Forresst W. Par­ rott are Stewart and Karen Graham, Peter and Barbara Parrott Adrianson, Douglas and Karen Day, Marvin and Judy Day Laurie, James and Lizbeth Parrott, Steven and Debbie Graham and Stan and Marabeth Graham. Donations were also receiv­ ed from sisters and husbands and sister-in-law Wallace and Elinor Parrott Graham, Eldon and Wilma Parrott Day and Mildred Parrott Sixberry. Donations in memory of Major Stanley Mead were received from Leonard and Ir­ ma Joppie, Leona and Warren NcNally Family, Larry and Barbara Musser family, Douglas and Joanne Steward family, Charles and Louise Viele family, Dale and Denise Berry, Delilah D. Verbosky, Thelma F. Herring and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. The newest patron listing is from Mr. and Mrs. Guido A. Binda. Other recent founders are: George an Herbert Frith in memory of Dean and Laura Frith; Ann Tubbs McCor­ mick; Merle and Phyllis Haines in memory of William H. Northrup; Audrey J. Rose and Family; Evelyn McDonald Kanous in memory of Clifton and Josephine McDonald; Dale and Denise Berry in memory of Larry Neil Musser; Bruce and Carolyn Priddy and family; Country House Interiors; Albert R and Ruth M. Mix; Vermontville class of 1940; John and Lois Moore in honor of Jennie Boyd; Neil Parker; Clark and Linda Hill Jr.; George and Inez Hubka in honor of Superintendent Car­ roll Wolff’s many years of dedicated service; William and Janene Fox and family; Guenther and Janice Mittelstaedt; Vermontville Club Scout Pack No. 649; Russell and Rose Cerny; Roy and Margaret Sjoberg; Ken Beardslee; DeVere and Bar­ bara Cook and Donald and Janet Townsend Stroup. Other donations received are from Jane L. Gribbin; Charles and Louise Viele and Durwood and Marilyn Rogers in memory of Glenn Dickin­ son; and from Eldon and Wilma Day in memory of Albert C. Parrott and Phyllis Day Hoffman. Its easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an Action Ad — 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 — Page 5 Nashville Hardware store has new owners— shorten the name to Nashville Hardware even though they still plan to carry sporting goods and hunting and fishing related items. Residents of the Maple Valley area since 1978, Stephanie hails from Birm­ ingham and Mike grew up in Farmington Hills. Both at­ tended Michigan State University, moving to E. Lan­ sing in 1973. However, they didn’t meeting until Mike was district manager for a rental business and Stephanie walk­ ed into his office looking for a job. “I got the job,” she laughs. After their marriage, they lived in E. Lansing until mov­ ing to Vermontville. The couple has two sons, “future employees” at the hardware store, Josh, 8, and New faces behind the counter at Nashville Hardware belong to Mike and Stephanie Thorne (left) who purchased the business from Jerry and Sharon Brumm, shown on the right, who operated the store since 1977. Ownership of Nashville Hardware has changed hands and the business will soon have a new location. Stephanie and Mike Thome are the new owners of Nashville Hardware, purchas­ ing the business from Jerry and Sharon Brumm who have owned the store since May, 1977. The ownership changeover The Brumms sold their officially took place after the business to pursue other in- store closed Friday. The terests. Jerry is going to Brumms’ son Adam will condevote full-time energies to a tinue to work at the store. custom built bow enterprise in The Thornes reside midway which he has previously been between Nashville and Verinvolved. Sharon plans to en-montville, and Mike said the joy her newfound free time to couple has been looking for do whatever she wants to do. just the right business to purchase for several years. When they heard, via the grapevine, that Nashville Hardware was for sale last fall, they immediately contacted the Brumms. During the month of March, the Thornes will be moving the business to the opposite end of the block where they will set up shop at 233 N. (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 Main (formerly occupied by 144 south min STueei Grandma’s Greenery). A MeRMormiiiie. rmcHioin 49096 grand opening is planned HASHMiae 852-1717 about April 1 at the new loca­ tion. The Brumms did not own the current building that houses Nashville Hardware and the owners of that building have other plans for the structure. However, the Thornes are looking forward to serving customers at the current loca­ tion in the meantime. Hours CH-82. NEW ON THE MARKET! Super log home located on five will remain the same for the acres of land in the Charlotte school district. This lovely time being, they said. home features two baths, a U-shaped kitchen, woodburning stove, two bedrooms plus a loft upstairs and the master Mike is a sales represen­ bedroom on the main floor, full basement, and front and tative for HanCor Inc., selling back porches. This home is not a driveby. Be sure to make an corregated plastic drainage appointment to see this very special property. pipes. Stephanie will work V-43. NEW LISTING! Remodeled V-42. PRICE REDUCED - large full-time at Nashville Hard­ and updated two story home family home with fireplace ware and Mike will be at the STANTON'S that will make an excellent starter or retirement proper­ ty. $27,500. CH-63. HASTINGS SCHOOLS • and above ground Needs some work. pool. -Farms & Vacant Land- three acres of land goes with this two story, four bedroom home. Garage/barn included. or MOBILE HOME lots. Water and sewer available. Land L-77. JUST LISTED! Two building Priced at only $39,500. contract terms with low down CH-81. ONLY $39,900 for this payment. Only $5,000 each. one story country home with garage. Appliances included. Nice garden area. farm with barns, silos, misc. buildings, dairy equipment CH-80. FOUR BEDROOM home located in the country on a paved road. Large living room, dining room, deck and two car garage. $32,500. F-12. 83 ACRE WORKING dairy and a 4 bedroom, 2 story home. 73 acres are tillable. Located approx. 18 miles from Grand Rapids. L-76.134 ACRES of land with 95 HOME tillable and balance in woods with two baths, dining room, living room, above ground pool. and lowland. Good pole barn, some fencing. Excellent hunting and recreational area. HOME with two bedrooms, main floor laundry for only $22,500. Good land CH-78. FOUR BEDROOM N-21. RANCH area, U-shaped kitchen, full basement and nice back yard. Located near schools and shopping. L-74. SO ACRES of vacant land contract terms. L-76. 60 ACRES with contract terms. Approx. 25 acres of woods. Possible land split. N48. THIS HOME NEEDS WORK WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT but priced at only $24,900. SALES - WE NEED YOUR LISTING! Four bedrooms, open stair-CALL NOW SO THAT WE CAN GO TO way, garage. WORK FOR YOU IN 1988! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH.................. CHRIS STANTON.............. BOB GARDNER.................. CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... ................. 852-0712 .............................. 852-9191 ............................. 543-0598 .............................. 726-0331 ............................. 852-1867 Free tax help for senior citizens If you are a Senior Citizen who would like assistance in filling out your Homestead Property Exemption form, Justin Cooley will be in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 9-12 noon on Monday, February 8. You need to bring your Homestead Property tax state­ ment and evidence of all in­ come, including Social Security, retirement, interest, etc. If you have received a Michigan tax booklet in the mail, please bring it with you. There is no charge for this. For further information call the Community Education Of­ fice at 852-9275. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS *6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 store on Saturdays. Even though the Brumms are looking forward to a new chapter in their lives, Sharon sa se s on o mss e said she is going “to miss the people. I like to visit with everyone.” Jerry already is used to the idea of giving up the store because he has been very involved with the Great Northern Longbow Co. which is currently located in a shop at the Brumms’ home.. In February, he and his partner will move the bow business to the building that the Thornap­ ple General Store formerly occupied. The Thornes plan to con­ tinue carrying all the same merchandise, except for steell chainsaws, at the hardware store which will remain a Ser­ vice Star franchise. They also are looking at ways to expand the business. The Brumms had called their business Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc., but the Thornes say they will 20 20 Matt, 4. Stephanie has another business. Private Ledger, a bookkeeping service. She formerly was employed at the Co-op Elevator in Nashville where she worked full-time for about a year and part-time for about two years. She has a degree in animal husbandry. Mike says his experience in working with contractors and formerly selling plumbing products and remodeling materials will be useful in his new venture into the hardware business. The couple have a number of interests. They raise quarter horses; Stephanie is active as an assistant den mother for Cub Scouts and Mike is one ofthe coaches for Nashville’s third and fourth grade football program. 20 20 Happy Birthday 20 20 • ANGIE ■ We love you. — Mom, Dad and Friends How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” AutoOwners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. Thelma Christopher, Betty Pierce, John Warren, Mary Hecker. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 — Page 6 Cow and 4,000 hay-straw burn in area fire Continued from page one Vermontville fireman Monte O'Dell and a fellow firefighter are surrounded by smoke as they try to extinguish the blaze. A small group of cattle watch as nearly 4,000 bales of hay and straw and a fellow cow go up in smoke in a fire that destroyed a barn owned by Duane Hamilton on Bivens Road. A large amount of hay and straw forced firefighters to use 111 ,000 gallons of water to put out the fire that caused nearly $28,000 in damage to the building and contents. The cause of the Thursday blaze that took the life of a cow is believed to have been electrically related, said barn owner Duane Hamilton. 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High School 6:15-9:45 p.m. MONDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Government Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Various typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding and Machine Shop GED Preparation Reading Improvement Woodworking WordProcessor New Office Procedures, U.S. History Accounting Beg-Adv. Typing Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Sewing/Quilting Woodworking and more Auto Mechanics CALL OR STOP IN! 852-9275 Maple Valley Community Education Office Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School LONG, SHORT, FULL, SHAPED...PERFECT. ITS MORE THAN FASHION. WE CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AND THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF. Nancy’s Beauty Shop Phone — 726-0330 157 S. Main, Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 Maple Valley Schools Calendar Monday, January 25 ........ Friday, February 12 Monday, February 15 Friday, March 4 Thursday, March 10 Friday, March 11 Friday, March 18 Friday, April 1 Second Semester Begins No School - Possible make-up day No School - President s Day - Possible make-up End of Fourth Marking Period In-service - 1:00-3:00 p.m Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:00-3:00 p.m No School - Possible make-up day Spring Recess Begins - Good Friday Possible make-up day in a.m. School Resumes End of Fifth Marking Period Memorial Day - No school >. Last Day of School - School in a.m. only Records - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday, April 11 ...Friday, April 22 Monday, May 30 ... Friday, June 10 Possible make-up days: February 12, February 15, March 18, April 1 - Good Friday, half day. If it is necessary to add additional days to meet the full requirements for receiving full state aid, said days shall be added beginning Monday, June 13, 1988. Nashville Cub Scouts attend 'Blue and Gold Banquet' Genius kits and skits kept Nashville Cub Scouts in Pack .3176 busy at their Pack meeting Jan. 19. Scouts received their Genius kits a few weeks ago and were to create ‘something’ with them for tonight’s meeting. Skits planned for the cancelled December meeting were Scouts learn aerobics On Monday, Jan. 18, Neighborhood No. 5 Girl Scouts held a Mother/Daughter Aerobics class. Over 80 people attended. The program consisted of 45 minutes of aerobics and stret­ ching followed by nutritious snacks. Tricia Hansbarger, an aerobics instructor from Ver­ montville taught the class. Thank yous go to Tricia and to Maple Leaf Grange for the use of their building, said leader D. Laureen Pettengill. Important dates: Jan. 26, Girl Scout Cookie Sale meeting at 6:30 p.m. Methodist Church. Cookie chairpersons from each troop should plan on attending. Feb. 9th, NBH meeting at 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church. Feb. 21st - Thinking Day Program, 2-4 p.m. at Methodist Church, more in­ formation to come. presented and video taped for their viewing. The Blue and Gold potluck for Cub Scout Pack 3176 is being planned by Sue Dunham and Kathy Mace. This year’s potluck will be held Feb. 23 at Fuller School. Awards will be given and there will be a short program. Events coming up include a March 19 Pinewood Derby and Family Field Day. The Cub Scout Pack is sponsored by the Nashville V.F.W. There are more than 60 days involved this year thanks to Cubmaster Bernie Garvey and Rick Fowler, leaders Mike Hardin, Elaine McCain, Sue Dunham, Tonya Harris, Ann Taylor, Bev Oleson, Donna Garvey, Tammy Clay, Diana Javor, Kathryn Brown and Tom Fuller and other committee members, Sue Dunahm, secretary, Kathy Mace, treasurer and Awards - Pat Gordon. Maple Valley Schools cake. Please Wear Tag. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or 'chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. LUNCH MENU Maplewood School Monday, Feb. 1 Fuller St. School Monday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 2 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, corn, peanut butter sdw., applesauce. ap- Wednesday, Feb. 3 Thursday, Feb. 4 Tuna bake, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fruit jello. Chicken patty, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, peanut butter sandwich. Hot ham/cheese, peas, carrot/celery sticks, pears. Friday, Feb. 5 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI Thursday, Jan. 28 852-O94O ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Sloppy jo’s, peas, pears, salad bar. GETTONED AND FIRMED Monday, Feb. 1 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, ♦Ravioli, green beans, pears, peanut butter sand. TONING Tuesday, Feb. 2 Join for 1 month of toning for... ♦Salad, *Sloppy Sloppy Jo’s, ♦Tuna/noodle casserole, peas, apple, bread/butter, salad bar. plus Wednesday, Feb. 3 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Gyro pocket bread sand., com, applesauce. ...and *1 a Visit Thursday, Feb. 4 ♦Salad, *Pizza, ♦aa, zza, *Macaroni acaron & cheese, green beans, juice, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 5 TANNING PACKAGE Join for 3 months for... $7500pius... and $1 a visit. with Lee Only, 1-4 p.m. Manicures ... $5.00 — 10%OFF on POLISHES — • Come to Bobbies. Bobbie's. Havefun, feel better about you. KID’S VALLEY VILLAGE Child care before and after school begins February 1, 1988 at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville for grades K through 6. Mornings 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — ’1.30 per day — Afternoons 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — ’4.50 per day — For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1983 S15 Jimmy 4x4, in excellent condition, asking $4,800. 517-726-1310. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. (Cost of 2nd child will be half of the above fee) For Further information call — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 or Your Elementary School Office. MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED Enrichment Classes To Enroll Call... 852-9275 Friday, Feb. 5 ♦Salad, *Stew & bisquit, *Fishwich, green beans, applesauce. Nails-Tanning-Toning Center • • Project Close-Up will be selling sloppy joes and hot dogs, etc. at the Maple Valley vs. Olivet game this Friday, Jan. 29. The money earned will go to the students involved in Project Close-Up who will be going to Washington D.C. in May. unit. Within Cub Scouting is a special feature called Tiger Cubs, which is for first grade boys and their adult companion. Boy Scouting offers boys 11-17 personal skills develop­ ment through advancement and traditional Scouting ex­ periences of camping and community service. Exploring gives both high school students and young men and women ages 14-20 the chance to “explore” careers such as health care, journalism (and many more) in “Post” sponsored com­ munity organizations and businesses. Supported by over 4,000 adult volunteers, the council, headquartered in Grand Rapids, can provide more in­ formation about Scouting. Contact (616) 363-3828. Thursday, Feb. 4 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Jan. 27 Bobbie’s • Food sales at game will benefit close-up an 8 percent increase over 1986. Charles Kramsvogel, volunteer Vice President of Membership for the council said, “Scouting’s program of citizenship training, character development, - and personal fitness touches over 300 com­ munities within the council boundries and is chartered by 440 organizations through Cub packs, Scout troops and Explorer post”. Kramsvogel added, “We look for con­ tinued growth in Scouting in 1988 because Scouting offers so many alternatives for both young people and adults. Scouting includes three phases: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Exploring. Cub Scouting provides second and fifth grade boys a variety of fun and educational activities, centering around the family Hot beef sdw., mashed potatoes, mixed veg., bread and butter, fresh fruit. Fish, french fries, juice, butter sandwich, birthday — MUST BEGIN BY FEBRUARY 12, 1988 — (Only 25 Packages Left at This Price) SR. CITIZEN’S NAIL DAY is Every THURSDAY The National Council Boy Scouts ofAmerica reports that Scouting closed out the year ending 1987 with its eighth year of consecutive increase in youth membership, an in­ dication that people are retur­ ning to the values that Scouting never left. The West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, serving 12 western Michigan counties (including Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ot­ tawa) shared in this growth with a membership of 14,755 Wednesday, Feb. 3 Scalloped potatoes with cheese, green beans, pears, tuna sandwich. $38°° Boy Scouts membership continues to rise nationally in 1987 Barbeques on bun, french fries, baked beans, peaches, cake. Hamburger on bun, french fries, pears, pickles. Pizza buns, corn, plesauce, cookie. Page 7 « « • • • • • ♦Salad, *Tuna sandwich, ♦ot dogs, ♦Hot ogs, french renc fries, res, apple appe apricot sauce, cookie. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, nana­ tional origin, sex or handicap. MONDAY Office Update* Auto Mechanics Adult Floor Hockey 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50 $50 $10 2/1/88 2/1/88 2/1/88 17 17 6 MVHS MVHS Kellogg Wolff Powers Hustwick 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 2/2/88 17 MVHS Hunt 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 8:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-8:30 p.m. 17 $50 MVHS 2/2/88 $12 8 Maplewood 2/2/88 $12 2/2/88 8 Maplewood $12 Maplewood 2/2/88 8 $1 per evening per person 1/5/88 * 8 Kellogg gym 7:30-8:30 $12 2/2/88 8 MVHS Guenther 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 2/3/88 17 MVHS Rivest 6:15-9:45 p.m. 6:15-9:45 p.m. $50 $25 2/4/88 2/4/88 17 9 MVHS MVHS Rosin Rosin p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. $50 $25 $50 $10 $12 2/4/88 2/4/88 2/4/88 1/7/88 2/4/88 17 17 17 20 8 MVHS MVHS MVHS MVHS Maplewood Christie Forest Hartenburg Vanderhoef Root $18 2/6/88 6 Kellogg Frith TUESDAY Computer Science Welding and Machine Shop Jr. Karate Open Karate Exercise Class Open Basketball Death, Dying, Grief and the Funeral Kipp OSKA OSKA Root WEDNESDAY Woodworking THURSDAY Accounting* Typing Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Sewing* Woodworking Community Band Exercise Class 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 7:00-9:00 7:00-8:00 SATURDAY Photography 9:30-11:30 a.m. 'Indicates there willbe an extra charge for supplies or materials. ONE EVENING PROGRAMS — RETIREMENT PLANS - Tuesday, February 2 • 7:00 p.m. MVHS FREE Boldt STOP SMOKING CLINIC - Monday, March 21 • 6:00 p.m. MVHS $40.00 Rowe WEIGHT CONTROL CLINIC - Monday, March 21 • 8:30 p.m. MVHS $40.00 Rowe �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 26. 1988 — Poge 8 Who's the best in the west? Carol Lamie named Argubright Business College's ’Student of the Month' Local bars and restaurants to hold cancer society contest Carol Lamie of Nashville has been chosen as one oftwo January students of the month at Argubright Business College. Lamie, of 410 North Main Street, will graduate March 24, 1988 from the business administration/accounting curriculum. She has received Dean’s List honors every term at Argubright, perfect attendance awards, and is the winter term 1988 recipient of the Glenn Sanderson Scholar Award. Rhonda Salyer, of 1411 Capital N.E., Battle Creek, is the other student ofthe month. ■mu Carol Lamie The Office Lounge in Hastings is one of the participants to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Discussing the sale of paper hearts for the contest are (from left) Art Perkins, Cancer Society area director for three counties; Mary Lou Roth, county chairman of the contest; and Teresa and Charlie Boulter, owners. Start the new year with a NEW STYLE at Dorothy's Hair Styling (Reminder photo) Who’s the Best in the West (Michigan area)? Your contribution to the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society might help your favorite place win the title. During a special promotion Jan. 25-Feb. 15, a number of local taverns and restaurants will be vying to get the most dollar votes to win a contest sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The Cancer Society will be the recipient of all the money collected. Last year $1,200 was raised Appointment Only Tues,, Wed, Thurs, Frl. & Evening; Saturday 9? Dorothy McMillen Wednesday Senior Citizens DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Phone 852-9667 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N' MAIN ST" NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 ■bkik kik HOMER WINEGAR(GRI), BrokerJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR ............. (Evenings)726-0223 equal housing opportunities DOC "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" OVERHOLT...... DON STEINBRECHER ......................... 852-1740 .................................. 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI 852-1515 in Barry County with just two taverns participating. Last year, the emphasis was voting for a favorite bartender, but this year owners can decide if they want to enter the contest as an establishment or stay with the favorite bartender theme. The Office Restaurant and Lounge, 1637 N. Hanover, Hastings, is one of the par­ ticipants in Barry County. The Office Lounge is entering as an establishment and owners Charlie and Teresa Boulter are planning some special pro­ motions to raise money for the Cancer Society. On Saturday, Feb. 6, they will serve an allyou-can-eat spaghetti dinner, with garlic toast and salad bar, and donate all the proceeds to fight cancer. All during the contest, they will be selling paper hearts to post in the bar in exchange for a donation for cancer. Each dollar collected will constitute one vote and a per­ son may cast more than one vote. For the winner in each of 13 area counties, 13 getaway weekends will be awarded. All establishments which enter on a.county level are automatically entered in the Western Michigan com­ petition for “Who’s the Best in the West?” The establishment which raises the most money in Western Michigan will be designated the “Best In The West” and will receive a commemorative plaque along with a weekend for two in Las Vegas. All restaurants and taverns are eligible to enter. There is a $25 entry fee which will be counted as 25 votes. Each contestant will receive an of­ ficial kit containing election' buttons, table tent cards, posters and hearts for promo­ tion throughout the campaign. Special events to raise votes are permitted and encouraged. Creative activities such as auctions, chili cookoffs and costume parties are encouraged. Barry County area taverns and restaurants which would like to participate but have not been contacted may call the / Cancer Society office at 945-4107 or Mary Lou Roth, 945-3880. “We’d like to encourage as many as possible,” she said. “It’s a good, fun time.” The American Cancer Society’s primary goal is the elimination of cancer. It’s short range objective is to save as many lives as possible through a balanced program of research, education and service for patients and their families. WANTED snow Blower, Wood Stoves, Refrigerators, Gas Stoves, Microwaves, Tools of all sorts - hand and power, Color T.V.’s, Kitchen Sets, China Cabinets, Baseball Cards, and all Reuseable Merchandise. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N. Main, Nashville • 852*9473 Mon.-Sat. 9:00-5:00 MW 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! OPEN STONE PORCH (10x90), 5 On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. (V-213) bedrooms, library and parlor are features of this "turn of the century" home. Many original features plus new fur­ nace, vinyl siding and storm windows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) THREE BEDROOM RANCH ON AVAILABLE AT CLOSE! MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS. Vermontville 2 story,v 2 bedroom home with large yard and dwarf fruit trees (new windows and carpeting), 24x32 workshop and garage with 220 elec. Price $29,900. (V-245) 1 PLUS ACRE west of Charlotte. Built in 1978 , 3 bedrooms, 28x40 pole barn — beautiful view, sets high. Listed at $45,900. (CH-251) iii KM COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville, Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available — all for $52,900. (CH-161) LAKE FRONTAGE & 50 ACRE FARM (Lakewood Schools) well kept 3 bedroom home with sun porch and solar plus a new 40x56 pole barn, excellent fences and 20 rods of lake frontage. Possible land con­ tract. (F-223) NEW LISTING: APPROX 16 ACRES east of Vermontville, some woods, creek, rolling, barn, good building site. (VL-124) VACANT PARCELS: NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE • Larger parcel of land with well and septic. (VL-256) 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your choice of two. Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, blacktop road. Land contract terms! (VL-189) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Possible land contract terms. with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on bla.k top road. Land con- (VL-252) tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) - IS ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. “CHARMING" 1 YEAR OLD 2 bed­ room ranch home (like new) on 1 acre in the country east of Charlotte, stained doors & woodwork, tilt-out double pane insulated windows, oak cabinets, extra large closets, full basement, high efficiency furnace & water heater. Home is insulated for low heating costs — 8x12 garden shed w/ electric also included. Listed at $49,500. (HJ-98-LE) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA-Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. HUNTER’S with (VL-192) DREAM woods & 21 acres Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good o building sites. (VL-254) Time to apply for M.V. Syrup. Queen contestApplications forjunior class girls who are interested in par­ ticipating in the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen contest are available at Che Jr.-Sr. High School. Forms should be filled out and turned in by Jan. 29. A scholarship is awarded to the winner and serving as queen or on the court is a good opportunity to represent the community, jaid Marlene Martin who heads the contest. If more than six girls apply, a preliminary contest will be held Feb. 2 at the Congregational Church in Vermontville. The final judging is slated for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at the Congregational Church. The Vermontville Lions will be hosting a community din din-­ ner at the church, followed by the contest. Reservations are required for the dinner. Contact any Lions Club member for tickets. Cake, Candy & Wedding Supplies - 3 NEW CLASSES Kids class. Greeting Cards, Hollows. Fill­ ed Candy, Free Gift To New Visitors. 20144 East Ave N. Battle Creek • 1/2 ; fir I 963-1010 mile North of Morgan Rd. 309 North Main Street, Nashville —— OPEN 7 DAVS A U WfEEEKir_—_ LaB?mba; Predator; Dragnet; Dirty Dancing; The Bel levers, Stagecoach; House II; White Water Summer; The Secret of GarrtSOn«C«rSc. GarrtS On«C«rSc. 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Nashville, Tuesday, January 26, 1988 — Page 9 Nellie Wright Benedict_ Nashville man elected president of county's Holstein Association Alvin Butler, front right, of 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville was elected president of the Barry County Holstein • Association at the group's annual banquet and business meeting Saturday. He replaces Rodney Pennock. Other new members of the Holstein Board elected at the meeting were Lisa Stevens, front left, and Brent Butler, front center, of Lake Odessa, both who replace Bruce Welker and Joh John Osborne who terms expired. Other board members are, in back left to right: Secretary/treasurer Linda Smith, Oliver Boulter and new Vice President Don Fox. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) 'i i Hl I'jTI i 11 i i 111111111111 fTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTnTTTI 111111111 III 111II111 Obituaries IIIIIIIIIIIIlliliiHliiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHHiuiiniHiniiiiin. Harold C. Willits NASHVILLE - Harold C. employment in Lapeer Willits, 83, of 128 Sherman County. St., Nashville, died at 8:10 Mr. Willits is survived by a p.m. Saturday, January 23, brother, Wilson Willits of 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mr. Willits was born on two sisters, Mrs. Clara Pufpaff June 25, 1904 in Fredrick, and Mrs. Helen Kesler both of Michigan, the son of Josephus Hastings;; nine stepand Carrie (McGuigan) grandchildren; and many Willits. He was raised in Fred-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by rick, Barryville, Charlotte and Maple Grove Ttfp., and two step-sons; one stepattended Barryville and daughter; three brothers; one Branch schools. sister. He married Funeral services will be held married Martha Martha (Wellington) Allen on April Tuesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. 29, 1933. He lived in Lapeer at Vogt Chapel ofWren FunerCounty most of his adult life, al Homes in Nashville with the coming to Nashville in 1971. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. He retired in 1971 from the Burial will be at The Barryville Lapeer County Road Commis- Cemetery. Memorial contributions sion where he had been employed for over four years. may be made to the Barry He previously had had various County Child Abuse Council. Saoeeffioarf\ HAIRSTYLES Go from “fair” to “fabulous” this Valentine’s Day with a new hairdo, cut and styled by our experts! The Mirrors image" J.MB MfMOM iiuoae., 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon. 9-5; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-7; Sat, by Appt, Jay's 16 oz. Busch & Natural Light Bic Lighter 49c $1I 79 $29+9dep’ 2& Ptakx j.j.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6-11, Fri. & Sat. 6-12 Sun. 9-9 p.m. Arthur McPherson HASTINGS - Arthur McPherson, 77, of 512 E. Walnut St., Hastings died Monday, January 18, 1988 at the New Swedish Hostel in Jerusalem, State of Israel. Mr. McPherson was bom on October 18, 1910 in Hastings, the son of John and Rosella (Weber) McPherson. He was raised in the Hastings and Kalamo areas and attended schools there. He was married to Laura E. (Eno) Hollister on June 27, 1943. They lived in the Kalamo area for many years, returning to Hastings in 1951. Mr. McPherson had various employment during his working life. He was on his sixth trip to Jersualem being a personal religious pilgrimage. He had left Hastings on November 24, 1987 and would have returned this March. He was a member ofthe Full Gospel House of Prayer in Battle Creek. Mr. McPherson is survived by his* wife, Laura; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Dolores) Herman of Vermontville, Mrs. Richard (Reta) Leinaar of Delton, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Edwards of Hastings; son and daughter-in­ law, Rudy and Joyce McPher­ son of Lake City, Mi; 13 granchildren; 17 great grand­ children; and sister, Mrs. Ruth Stamm of Hastings. Preceding him in death was a son Gary Gene McPherson in 1977. A private burial was held in Jerusalem. A Memorial Serivce will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 30,1988 at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. For Sale AREA RUGS: Factory direct Wide selection. Low prices. Susan Hinkley 852-1963. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Nellie Wright Benedict, 94, of 9415 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1988 at the Provincial House in Hastings. Mrs. Benedict was bom Jan. 12, 1897 in Sunfield Twp., the daughter of Daniel and Mary Magadelene (Hager) Bishop. She was married to Ernest W. Wright on Nov. 19,1913. They lived on Bismark Hwy. until moving to the Wright Farm on Ionia Road in 1942. He preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1950. She then married Ernest D. Benedict on Jan. 16, 1963 in Vermontville. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1968. She was a member of the Vermontville United Method­ ist Church. Mrs. Benedict is survived by two grandchildren, Gregory of St. Louis, Missouri and Mrs. Deborah Pennington of Vermontville; five great grandchildren; one step daughter, Mrs. Helen Stewart of Charlotte; two step-sons, Harold and Carrol Benedict both of Vermontville. She was preceded in death by three sons, Leonard Wright in 1918, Richard Wright in 1970, and Dorr Wright in 1983; a granddaughter, Sharon Wright in 1945; and a half­ brother, Wayne Trobridge in 1977. Funeral serivces were held Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1988 at the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home with Pastor Rev. Glenn Litchfield of the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Sign-up now for a fun class at Maple Valley Several new enrichment 35mm camera and learn how programs are being offered by to take photographs this class Maple Valley Community is for you. Education beginning the week An exercise class will be of February 1. held at Maplewood ElemenAdult floor hockey will be tary School on Tuesday and offered on Monday evenings Thursday evenings. Exercises from 6:30-7:30 at Kellogg will be done to music. Elementary in Nashville. The Community Band conLearn how to play floor tinues to meet each Thursday hockey and exercise at the evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. in same time. Dave Hustwick the band room at the Jr.-Sr. will be the instractor. High School. New members A photography class taught are always welcome. by Roxanne Frith will be held For further information, or on Saturday mornings from to enroll in the classes, call 9:30-11:30, also at Kellogg Maple Valley Community Elementary. Ifyou would like Education at 852-9275. Office to learn more about yourhours are from 1 - 9:45 p.m. 20% OFF ------ Citation 900 By DX----• Fully remote - 10’ system • Built in descrambler • Picture clarity & bold stereo ALL AT A PRICE THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU! For qualityproducts and service come to — Unity SATELLITE SERVICE / 1225 w-State st- Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 \ \ WE DO D/SHES.' �The Mopl* Volley Newt Nathalie Tuevdoy January 26 1986 — Page 10 Minutes of Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING Administration Building Thursday, January, 18, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.Present - Loren Lehman, Jerry Brumm, David Hawkins. Bill Flower, Ron Tobias, Charles Viele, Carroll J. Wolff, Beatrice Pino. Absent - Kim Bahs, Student Rep. 1. Opening: The special meeting was colled to order by President Lehman 2. Roll Call Vote: Roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. Absent was student representative Kim Bahs. 3. Communications: B. Pino handed out some updated information to all board members and Mr. Wolff from Bob Watts. Items were sample brochure & letter head flyer. There was discussion on the samples and it was determined that the brochure would appear to be more eye catching for any potential superintendent candidate. Pino will contact different printers for prices for printing the brochure. Quantity will be at least 300 copies. There was discussion on what should appear in the brochure, it was decided that Policy CB paragraph H1, #2. and #3 would appear and the last paragraph in the brochure. Other information Pino will get and report back to the board. Question was asked if they could state that the new superintendent should be able to relocate in district. Pino will contact Bob Watts to see if that can be stated in brochure. 4. Special Meeting - January 25, 1988, 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. Adjournment: Motion made by Pino, Supported by Brumm to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:48 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. PROPOSED MINUTES ■ THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE FEBRUARY 11, 1988 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUATION MEETING. REGULAR MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATOR Jr.-Sr. High School Library Thursday, Jan. 14, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Present - L. Lehman, J. Brumm, B. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Tobias, C. Viele, C. Wolff, B. Pino. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Lehman. 2. Sr, High Choir: The Sr. High Choir with the direction of Mrs. Carol Kersten, Music Teacher, sang an excellent melody of songs. 3. Student Representative: Principal Larry Lenz introduced Kim Bahs the new "board member" serving as student representative. Kevin Engle will be the alternate in the event Kim is unable to attend. 4. Roll Call Vote: Roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 5. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting of December 10, with the following change to #19 J. Brumm stated the basic requirement for all adminstrators should be that they live within this community. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 6. Nashville Hardware: Motion made by Pino, supported by Flower to approve check #801 to the Nashville Hardware in the amount of $197.64 from general fund. Ayes: Lehman, Flower. Hawkins, Tobias, Pino and Viele. Abstain: Brumm. Motion carried. 7. Bills: Mrs. Pino objected to the charges of Mr. Hubka stating they were exorbitant. After discus­ sion a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the passing of the bills payable from general fund in the amount of $114,056.68. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Lehman, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Hawkins and Pino. Motion carried. 8. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Brumm to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: December 18, 1987 $138,120.57; January 1, 1988 - $133,561.63. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 9. Communications: The following communications were read: — Letter from Greta Firster addressed to Maple Valley Board of Education in defense of Mr. Townsend's statement made at the November Meeting. — Letter dated January 14, 1988 from James Pino the Maple Valley School Board regarding the Thornapple Arts Council project. — Letter from Mrs. Affolder, Fuller Elementary teacher, dated January 11, 1988 requesting a medical leave. New Business. — Letter from MASB concerning training for school board members. New Business. — Thank you from Duska Brumm, Putnam Public Library, for the donation in memory of Maynard R. McClelland. — Thank you from Maynard & Pat McClelland for the donation in memory of their father. — Apology from L. Lehman on behalf of the board for neglecting to publicly recognize Maple Valley student achievements. Mrs. Pino as chairperson of the Public Relations committee will inform the Board of current achievements. 10. Adm. Report: Administrative report was given by Superintendent Wolff and an asbestos abatement program update was given by Mr. Aldrich. 11. Student Representative: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to accept as the first reading the guidelines for student representation on the Board of Education as read by Mrs. Pino. Second reading will be at the regular February board meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 12. Workload - S. Becraft: General agreement has been reached between administration and the support union regarding the hours of Maplewood Secretary S. Becraft. No action required: past practice will take precedence. 13. Financial Support - Ath: After discussion, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Flower to place the financial support for extra curricular with the Maple Valley Board of Education through general fund for the 1988-89 school year without the pay for play requirement; but review the pay for play requirement in one year. There was further discussion and the motion was called by D. Hawkins. Vote was as follows: Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Lehman, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Pino. Abstain: Hawkins, lack of information. 14. Supt. Search: Motion made by Viele, supported by Pino to work with Michigan State University for 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Pino to approve the committee's recommendation to increase Victor Schug’s salary $2,500.00 for the 87-88 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. There was discussion regarding V. Schug’s request for an additional $2,500.00 for filling in for the Superintendent. Dr. Schug was requested to supply the Board with a written request. This item was tabled. 21. 22. 23 . 24. 25. Nashville Maple Syrup Association ANNUAL REPORT — 1987 RECEIPTS: Balance on Hand January 1st, 1987 Received from Sales TOTAL RECEIPTS $2,444.94 g 560 12 $12*005.06 DISBURSEMENTS: Supplies R & M.................................................... Electric Bills Gas Bills..... . Water Bills........................................,.. $1,570.42 135 93 1 295 14 58 72 COST OF SERVICES: Boy Scouts No. 178 Maple Valley FFA Association Putnam Public Library Masonic Building Association........ Nashville Lions Club........... Doug Vogt Memorial........... Nashville Nazarene Church Syrup Assn. Savings Maple Leaf Grange ... Little League Baseball TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SAVINGS ACCOUNT Beg. Balance *"’®rest Balance 12/31/87 .2 329.00 1*217.20 *476.00 ........68 00 ”'"238'oo "^"37400 34 00 ^475^00 9 244 07 $3,837.95 221.46 $4,093.41 Balance 12/31/87 Proof: $2,760.99 $12,005.06 Signed, GENEVA BRUMM, Treasurer Nashville Maple Syrup Association Independent Bank Corporation declares dividend the superintendent search. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation T. Biyne: Superintendent Wolff read a letter of resignation from Mr. T. Bryne, Chapter I Math Teacher. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to accept Mr. Tim Bryne's resignation with regrets effective January 8, 1988. Ayes: AH. Motion carried. B. Pino will send a letter. Medical Leave: Superintendent read a letter from Maplewood Teacher Janet Allen requesting a medical leave. Motion made by Flower, supported by Hawkins to accept Janet Alien's request for a leave of absence through approximately six to eight weeks. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Leave Extension E. Furlong: Superintendent Wolff read a letter from Fuller Aide Betty Furlong advising that she needed an extension to her previously approved medical leave. No action required. Resignation - Coach: Superintendent Wolff read a letter from Pat Williams/Retzer resigning from her position as 7th grade girls basketball coach. Motion made by Viele, supported by Brumm to accept her request to resign from the 7th grade coaching position. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation - Coach: Superintendent Wolff read a letter from Debra Grazier resigning from her position as eighth grade girls basketball coach. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Brumm to accept her resignation from 8th grade girls basketball coach. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Salaries - V. Schug: R. Tobias, Chairperson, Labor Management Committee, reported on the out­ come of their committee meeting Monday, January 11. 26. C. Wolff: Motion was made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the committee's recommen­ dation and increase Mr. Wolff's salary $3,728.00 for the 87-88 school year. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Lehman, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Hawkins and Pino. Motion carried. Errors & Omissions Ins.: After review of the errors and omissions insurance quotations submitted, a motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Viele to accept the superintendent recommendation and accept the proposal from MASB SET, Incor­ porated for errors and omissions insurance, annual cost $3,668.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Special Education: Dr. Schug and Mr. Lenz reported on the possibilty of a certified special education teacher would be responsible to coor­ dinate special education program for 88-89. There was Board consensus to continue the study. Aids Instructional: Dr. Schug reported on the progress of an aids instructional program within the Maple Valley Schools. Committee Reports: President Lehman urged the committee chairpersons to set up respective committee meetings. Other Business: After discussion, the Board decided it would not be feasible to participate in the MASB board member training session at this time. Executive Session: Motion made by Pino, supported by Brumm to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of real estate. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Brumm, Hawkins, Flower, Lehman, Pino, Tobias, and Viele. Time: 10:40 p.m. The board of directors of Open Session: Time: 10:50 p.m. Independent Bank Corpora­ tion, the Ionia-based bank 27. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, supported holding company, recently ap­ by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:51 proved the payment of the p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. regular quarterly dividend of $.6875 per share on its $2.75 PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJEC TTO APPROVAL cumulative convertible prefer­ AT THE FEBRUARY 11. 1988 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. red stock. The dividend will be paid on Feb. 20, 1988, to sh2a3r8e0h0olders of record Feb. 10, 1988. Independent Bank Corpora­ tion, with assets of approx­ imately $285,000,000, has three affiliate banks: Independent Bank, Ionia; Independent Bank - West Michigan, head­ quartered in Rockford; and Independent Bank South Michigan which has its main office in Leslie. The corporation’s common shares are traded on the NASDAQ market under the symbol IBCP. �W A h A* hA »w'> »w »w> vl Sl **1§XX4, 4&,>,\ *§& *§&> w w W‘ **%&! %. S'* ;scS% «?§ '^U ULT oLT"1** r'tS>* t-S<>s 881 thi. *“ Minute* of Regular Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE December 10, 1987 The Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held December 10, 1987 at the Council Chambers in Nashville. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President John Hughes. Present: Hinckley, Filter, Mason, Ainslie, Tobias and Hughes. Absent Kienutske. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to allow the following bills and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. (See attached sheet) Motion by Mason, supported by Ainslie to pay MEDCO $4/900.00 for tree trimming and stump removal. Monies to come from Major and Local Streets. All ayes. Motion carried. Department Reports for the month of November 1987 were submitted to Sgt. Gene Koetje and Supt. of Public Works Leon Frith. Nita Brown, LaDuska Sheldon and Genevieve Hafner were present representing Putnam Public Library with plans for the addition to the library DECEMBER 1987 BILLS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Michigan Bell 42.19 Consumers Power (offices) 147.88 Consumers Power (street lights)......... .1,132.95 Mace Pharmacy.,'... ......... 3.14 The Reminder......... ....... 12.32 Nashville Hardware ...... 13.27 Maple Valley News ...... 65.30 American Public Works Assoc..............................115.00 Arrow Uniform Rental.., .26.68 American Bankers Life....................... .97.90 Municipal Health Services... ........... 890.67 Jackson National......... 507.28 TOTAL tai }**w w"k^«w lee fln We Mr. Ifolft Kkg w. WitWiMr.^lonH, Iwiamd, 3,054.58 GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Consumers Power 108.43 Nnashville Hardware 48.29 Municipal Supply . ..... 59.31 Kent Oil Co .................. ..... 6.35 Klckey Electric, Inc........ 58.26 Parsons Brake Service 504.76 Hometown Lumber 64.26 Maple Valley Implement.............. .... 8.21 Nashville Aulo * Farm Supply 277.08 Purify................. ....... 28.83 TOTAL il te Kiprtni mH >pl the proposal (ran *WI SR «or Igr errors wi ano TOTAL DECEMBER 1987 BILLS $24,318.84 ADDITIONAL BILLS Clary, Nanfz, Wood, Hoffius Rankin * Cooper............... U.S. Postmaster Root Spring Scraper Co 977.41 13.00 385.85 Motion by Tobias, supported by Mason to approve the building plans for the Library. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Ainslie to pay the Fire Board $3,000.00 and the Ambulance Board $875.00. AH ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to pay the Transfer-Recycle Board $1,000.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Mason to solicit bids for a new Police car. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to cancel the December 24, 1987 meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Filter, to give Christmas Bonuses to the Village employees in the following amounts, 8 full time employees to receive $25.00, 2 Green Thumb employess $25.00, and 4 part time police officers to receive $15.00, all to be paid in script to be spent in the Village. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Hinckley to hire Randy Betts to fill the vacancy on the DPW Ayes: Hin­ ckley, Mason. Ainslie, Tobias, Hughes. Nay: Filter. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to set the wage for Mr. Betts at $6.50 for a probationary period of 90 days. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to hire Rose Heaton as Office Manager. Ayes: Filter, Hin­ ckley, Mason, Tobias, Hughes. Abstain: Ainslie. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Filter, supported by Hinckley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 8:35 p.m. January 14, 1988 John Hughes, President Pamela Godbey, Clerk Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tues., Jan. 26 - 1:30 & 7:30 p.m. New Leader and New Cloverbud Leader Orientation. Extension office. Wed., Jan. 27 - 6:30 Dog Obedience. 4-H Bldg.. Fairgrounds. Charlotte. Mon.. Feb. 1 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council. Kardcl Hall, Fairgrounds. Mon. Feb. 1 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. Starting a Home-Based Business (Even Monday Night in February ). Lower Level of First of America Bank. Charlotte. Reservations requested at the Extension Office Wed., Feb. 3 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience. 4-H Bldg Fairgrounds. Charlotte. Thurs.. Feb. 4 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. Ag ToumnvBed and Breakfast. New Courthouse. (Commissioner's Room) Charlotte. Thurs.. Feb. 4 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Also Feb. 11 A IS) Dollars and Decisions. Dillon Inn. Lansing. Reservations required at Extension Office. Sat., Feb. 6 - 1-3 p.m. Archcry Leaders and Teen Leaders Training Session, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Mon., Feb. 8 - 7:30 p.m 4-H Administrative Leaders Meeting. Kardcl Hall. Fairgrounds. Tues., Feb. 9-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association. Eaton Intermediate. Wed., Feb. 10 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience. 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Charlotte. Thurs., Feb. II - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Committee Meeting. Kardcl Hall. Fairgrounds. Thurs., Feb. 11 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club. 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds SUPER BOWL SPECIAL SA/E80C 1,163.78 STREET DEPARTMENT Kent Oil Co Municipal Supply Whittaker 8 Gooding Trucking Lakeland Ashpalt Corp 326.14 25.58 463.39 58.00 kolm: Ot. $6ug ond Hr. Ih w tepidity (I trtw® leocheriiwWberespoftsiirfcM (jtsasiislowtateirii President le, toJk Jwk* l^svs l« l' «' * ** j. A|ter fa*. *. ** 1^1*** ti»siooo,''“Lih ti»siooo Li dViele.** dViele** le.** TOTAL PARKS & LIBRARY Nashville Hardwar Hometown Lumber 4.72 16.19 TOTAL 29.91 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell 27.44 Mace Pharamcy 19.42 Snow* Sans 10.00 Hallberg Fingerprint Equip............................ 29.10 Carl's Supermarket... 20.58 Kent Oil Co 13.71 Fire Extinguisher Service .......... 53.00 Power Shell............... 78.40 low Enforcement Systems, Inc............... 26.55 American Bankers Life 57.95 Municipal Health Services...................... 54.21 Jackson National...... 369.92 TOTAL -fl 873.05 1,060.28 WATER & SEWER Michigan Bell.......... 24.69 Nashville Hardware ....... 94 Consumers Power (water)..................... 62.60 Consumers Power (sewer).................... 896.54 Consumers Power (MISS DIG) 132.60 Mace Pharmacy..... ...5.64 Hometown Lumber .17.10 Insituform North Inc 660.00 Farmers Home Admin ...................... 13.650.00 Arrow Uniform Rental.... 14.20 American Water Works Association 54.00 Electric Motor Service.................... 79.00 Pleasant Tel. 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The win keeps Pennfield very much in the SMAA title picture at 4-2- The Lions fall into a tie for third with Olivet at 3-3 <5-6 overall) Bronson leads the pac k al 5-1. Bronson takes on the Panthers Tuesday in a key SMAA game 'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiri'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHniiiiiir Sports num iiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiimiiiimimimiiwiiiH Pennfield led 14-9 after one period and proceeded to outscore the visiting Lions 18-11 to lead 32-20 at the half. Pennfield wrapped the game up in the third pen<»d by outscoring Maple Valley 13-7 for a 45-27 lead. A game to the contest was the Panthers outside shooting. Pennfield hit 30-of-63 shots (48 percent) to only 13-of-52 (25 percent) for the Lions. Matt Forell led the losers with 17 points and Scot Lenz added 10. Maple Valley hosts Bellevue tonight and Olivet on Friday. 8th grade basketball team drops to Potterville The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team lost to Potterville in a very exciting ogf game, by a final score 31-29. T-he. team was led by Darrel Stine with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Matt Gates was nextt with 6 points and 11 rebounds. In the Wednesday contest Maple Valley traveled to the Capital City to take on Lans- 4-H archery meeting set All 4-H archery leaders and older teens are invited to at­ tend a training session on Saturday, Feb. 6 in the 4-H Building, 1-3 p.m. This year each club will be required to provide leadership for one county meet. This workshop will give clubs ideas, techniques and teaching methods of use. all 20 of them got playing ing Christian. The M.V. team pulled out a time. In scoring Matt Gates 40-36 victory, their first of the had 9 points, Mickey Collier year. Maple Valley got off to and Jeremy Sampson had 8 a fast start with a 14-6 first points each and Derek quarter lead and scored Morowski had 6 points. Kirk another 14 points in the third Warner hit his second 3 quarter to hold a 34-19 edge pointer of the year. The re­ going into the fourth quarter. bounders were Jason Byington Lansing Christian scored 17 7, Matt Gates 5, Derek points to MV’s 6 to make the Morowski 4, and 12 other players pulled down rebounds final score close at the end. Maple Valley had seven for M.V. players that scored points and M.V. freshmengo 9-0 With a thrilling win over the Pennfield freshmen Friday night, the Maple Valley freshmen moved their record to 9 wins without a loss. With time running out in regulation and Maple Valley down by three points, Jason Hoefler took the inbound pass, dribbled down the court and put up a 3 pointer which Earn a diploma atM. V. classes starting Feb. 1 Second semester adult education classes begin in Maple Valley on Monday, February 1. High school completion classes are offered in the mor­ nings at Thomapple Lake Estates. At Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School voca­ tional and high school com­ pletion classes are offered in the evening. There are a variety of classes offered. Some of-the classes offered are welding and machine shop, wood­ working, typing, accounting, office update, computer science, word processing, government, GED Prepara­ tion and more. Classes are free to those who are working toward their high school diplomas, and to graduates who are under 20 as of September 1, 1987. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. To enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275, or stop in. The office is located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and is open Monday through Thursday from 1 9:45 p.m. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 bounced 3 times before falling through the net. Maple Valley outscored Pennfield 6-5 in the overtime to take the win home. Jason Hoefler scored a total of 16 points including the ty­ ing 3 pointer. While Scott Casteele shared scoring honors with 16 points and was the game’s top rebounder with 13. A key performance was turned in by Josh Clifford, who came off the bench and played excellent defense, contributed 3 steals and 11 points. Donkey basketball Feb. 27 at MVHS Maple Valley's Paul Schilz (32) watches helplessly as a Pennfield player scores a pair in Friday's 80-52 Panther win. Local leaders may attend 4-H's LeaderMete at MSU Feb. 26-28 February 5 is the deadline for Eaton County 4-H adult and teen leaders to register for the state 4-H Leadermete, to be held Feb. 26-28 at Michigan State University. The purpose of the event is to provide 4-H volunteers with an opportunity to learn about new 4-H programs, ac­ tivities and materials; to enhance their leadership skills; to increase their abilities, competencies and ef­ fectiveness in working with youths; to share ideas with other volunteers; and to A “celebrity” Donkey Basketball show is coming to Maple Valley High School Feb. 27 starring daring local riders, sponsored by the Maple Valley Varsity Club. The event is scheduled to be held in the high school gym­ nasium starting at 7:30 p.m. and will feature the world Barry County Mental famous Buckeye Donkey Ball Donkeys Donkeys from from Westerville, Westerville, Health Service Board Ohio. to meet Feb. 4 Advance sale tickets are $3 The regular monthly boarc and children under six are free. Gate tickets are $3.50 meeting of the Barry County and children under six will be Community Mental Health Service will be held on Thurs­ admitted at no charge. day, Feb. 4. 1988 at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any in­ Clown classes set terested person is invited to A series of eight Clown attend. Classes are scheduled to begin on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 Support group for special noon at Kardel Hall. The classes will be held at needs children Feb. 2 each Saturday through April The Support Group for 9. A minimum of 10 par­ Parents of Special Needs ticipants (age 9 and older) is Children will meet on Tues­ required. day afternoon, Feb. 2 at 1 Pre-registration is required p.m. at 597 Willitts Rd., at the Extension Office. The Hastings. Anyone interested cost is $15 to cover make-up, in attending the meeting or balloons and material costs. finding out more about the group, should call Patty at Miscellaneous 948-2216 or Teddie at KATHY’S SALVAGE 945-9304. CARPET our carpets have never been lived on! 100% nylon YOU WANT QUALITY at all colors & sizes. $1-53 sq. yd. affordable prices when you buy Plush S4-S5 sq. yd. Also new printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for carpet starting at $4.99 sq. yd. to everything from business cards $9.99 sq. yd. 2154 Gun Lakee and brochures to newspapers Road, behind Union 76 Station, and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or next to Bob’s Guns. 9:30-5:00 stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Tuesday thru Saturday. Hastings. generate enthusiasm. 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Eaton County volunteer 4-H leaders for animal science projects should plan to attend the 4-H Animal Science Leaders’ Seminar Feb. 24 at Schulers in Marshall. Registration deadline is Feb. 24. All leaders of dairy, livestock, goat, poultry and rabbit, horse or veterinary science projects are invited to attend the seminar, which begins at 9:30 a.m. and will be led by specialists and 4-H volunteer leaders from the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. Seminar workshop sessions will focus on such topics as working with 6-8 year olds, handling unexpected county fair occurrences, basic livestock nutrition, new ideas for the 4-H rabbit program and horse safety. Registration for the seminar is $5, which includes lunch and handout materials. Registration deadline if Feb. 1. For more information, con­ tact the Eaton County Exten­ sion Office by calling 543-2310 or 372-5594. Eaton County ASCS office announces sign-up for conservation reserve program “Farmers who want to bid to enter their highly erodible cropland into USDA’s 10 year progam may do so during the program’s sixth sign up period from Feb. 1-19, 1988 ” announced the Eaton ASCS Office. During the sign up period, producers will be given the option to enter into a CRP contract beginning with either the 1987 or 1988 crop year. CRP is one of the new conservation initiatives contained in the 1985 Food Security Act designed to reduce soil erosion. Under CRP producers agree to cease production on the highly erodible cropland for a 10 year period and to devote this land to conservation uses. Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 In this signup period, USDA is encouraging greater participation by providing in­ centives to bring specific areas into the reserve pro­ gram, including greater tree plantings and improvement of water quality. If persons are interested, contact the Eaton County ASCS Office for eligibility requirements, etc. zesty dish made with hearty pasta and Cheddar cheese, is delicious This and simple to make. With perfectly seasoned pasta salad mix and a few have-on-hand ingredients, it’s easy to create this one-dish fiesta in minu 1 8 2 1 CHILI BEEF PASTA 1 can (8 oz) kidney beans, package (5.8 oz) rinsed and drained Zesty Italian 1 can (4 oz) chopped green Salad Bar Pasta chilies ounces ground beef 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cloves garlic, minced cheese can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1/2 cup crushed corn chips Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. (Do not rinse with cold water.) In a large skillet brown beef and garlic over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, green chilies and seasoning mix. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta. Cook 2 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and com chips. Makes 4 servings. For more quick pasta meal ideas write to: Salad Bar Pasta Recipes, SBP-MAT, P.O. Box 307, Coventry, CT 06238. Learn home and self-protection Feb. 9 County families are victimiz­ ed every year.” that could Charlotte. Sgt. Rich Wahl and mean they were personally Deputy David Bankhead, assaulted, their car stolen or crime prevention officers, house broken in to or possibly from the Eaton County their mail box destroyed. Sheriff’s Department, will be There are ways people can the guest speakers. protect themselves and their According to Sgt. Wahl, property and these ideas will “One out of every five Eaton be shared at this morning program. Advanced registration is re­ quired. Free babysitting is available. Call the Cooperative Extension Office 1979 at Nardo, Italy with a at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to twin turbocharged V-8 reserve a seat. When making Mercedes-Benz at a speed of your reservation, please in­ 250.918 mph. dicate if you need babysitting Guests from the Lakeview service. There is a $1 charge Lions Club were also in at the door. attendance. by Mona J. Ellard. Exten- Feb. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. sion Home Economist at the First Baptist Church in “Being safe is better than being sorry”, is the focus of this home and self-protection program sponsored by the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers. The program open to the public, will be held Tuesday, Nashville Lions hear Oldsmobile consultant The Nashville Lions Club held its monthly dinner meeting at the Nashville Methodist church with a pro­ gram by Dennis Castelle, a performance consultant for Oldsmobile. He showed a video of the Aerotech high speed vehicle powered by the turbo charged version ofthe 2.3 liter Quad 4 engine. A.J. Fogt, test driver of the car, set a new world closed course speed record of 257.123 mph. Eclipsing the previous record established in RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 Tom Edwards Auto Mar Quality USED CARS . 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Barry County Extension Robin Richards CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUTHORIZED AGENT ........................................................................................ limn PARTSFOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ RITCHEA AID * FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF *WHIRLFOOL ★ SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ IENNAIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD Lions Club President Orvin Moore chats with guest speaker Dennis Castelie, Oldsmobile performance consultant, (photo supplied) Feb. 1 - MAEH Council, 1:30 Executive Committee, 2:00 SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable & Reasonable ooooooqcocqcocooooocoqo General Meeting, Extension Office. Feb. 2 - Horse Management Shortcourse, 7 p.m. Grand Valley Blood Center, Grand Rapids (third of a series of 5 sessions). Feb. 5, 6, 7 - Peer Plus and Group Dynamite Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 5 — Tuesday, February 2, 1988 Bomb threat causes hour-long search at Maple Valley by Shelly Sulser ScShcoh cShcoh olol olol FrFidriadyay FrFidriadyay afateftrerpoploicliec,e, afateftrerpoploicliec,e, fofo floloflllolowllowwow inin igng ignganan anananan aonanoonynnomyym nmym ouou osus osusSaSmnson aSmamnsposnon said sasiidadaidactu acttde sutddunt ednetta ntid aiiea d diederinal rinciapl larrv allaLrravrry isn, isLne,nz announced No explosives were found fire and school officials sear- telephone threat. received a call to the office at the school was to be at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High ched the building twice Assistant Principal Ed about 12:30 p.m. from a male evacuated. voice" stating that there was a “When the students were bomb in the school. sent out, it was not said we “The student said it sound­ had a bomb threat or ed like an older person,” something like that,” Samp­ Sampson said, “and after he son said. “Mr. Lenz was received the call, the student heard over the PA (public ad­ aide went to see if there was dress system)) saying to anybody using the hall phone. evacuate the building. The There was nobody there.” idea is not to alarm anyone Shortly after the call, prin- and to do it in the safest possi- u, bl,e___m__a_n_n__e_„r„.” Aided by the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Department, the Vermontville Fire Department, the Nashville Police and the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, school authorities searched the entire building, Sampson said. “We covered the school (See Bomb, page 2) March 21 trial set for Oukrust Students evacuate Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Friday after an anonymous telephone caller told a student aide a bomb had been planted in the building.(Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) A March 21 trial date has been set for Robert Oukrust, the driver in a fiery November accident in Nashville that claimed two lives. The trial date was set Wednesday in Barry County Circuit Court. Oukrust, of 483 E. Main. St., Vermontville, pleaded not guilty in circuit court to two charges of homicide­ manslaughter on Jan. 6. Ocukrust, 23, iwiMaiisi-, --b--o-u-znxdover to-circuit court-Dec, ■ 14 on charges that he was respon- sible for the deaths of two Police have charged that passengers who were riding in Oukrust was driving 96 mph his truck on Nov. 27 when the in a 25 mph zone when his accident took place. pickup truck left the road, hit Both passengers died in the a tree, rolled onto its side and burn treatment unit of Bron­ burst into flames. son Methodist Hospital in According to lab reports, Kalamazoo after the accident. Oukrust’s blood-alcohol level Gregg Bumford, 25, of was .24 percent shortly after' 48416 E. Main St., Vermont­ the accident. A driver is legalville, died the following day ly intoxicated when he has a from injuries received in the blood-alcohol level of .10. accident. The two felony charges jii>SwhieriliiraTnLiz. r-Alilrewn,i 15,. of 124 .each carry maximum S. Main“St.x*Wd§h-'ville, died sentences of 15 years in jail mo weeks later. d/or $7,500 fines. Green quilty of ordinance violation; cars must be removed by June 15 A Nashville businessman, who has nearly 31 inoperable cars parked at his home and business as well as a large amount of machinery, was found guilty in Barry County District Court Tuesday on two charges of violating the village junk ordinance. Sidney Green of 255 Fuller St., Nashville, was ordered by Judge Gary Holman to comp­ ly with Ordinance No. 10-9-86 by June 15 after a jury took only twenty minutes to submit a guilty verdict. The ordinance governs the storage ofdismantled, partialy dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment or parts thereof. Green has until the deadline to remove the approximately 11 cars from the rear yard of his home and 20 parked at his business, R & F Industries at 230 S. Main St. that he says began accumlating since 1974. A large amount of machinery also is visible along the south side and at the rear of his business. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje, the only witness called to the stand in the trial, testified he visited R & F In­ dustries Dec. 12, 1986 and found several cars that had been parked for over 15 days on the property. Several were sunk up to their axles in dirt and mud, he said. Koetje added that none of the cars he could see had cur­ rent license plates on them. He testified that he spoke with Green and issued a citation. Three months later on Mar. 17, Koetje visited both Green’s business and home, determined that numerous in­ operable cars at both locations had been there more than 15 days, and issued two more citations. According to the provisions ofthe ordinance, adopted Oct. 9, 1986, inoperable vehicles may remain outside of an enclosed building for no more than 15 days. Any vehicle stored outside that is dismantl- These cars at R & F Industries were ordered removed by June 15 in a jury trial last Tuesday where owner Sidney Green was found guilty of violating Nashville's "junk"ordinance. ed or does not have a current registration is deemed inoperable. The village filed charges against Green in April after he refused to remove the vehicles from his home and business. Green argued the ordinance was unconstitutional because it does not allow for pre­ existing conditions. But Holman ruled last year that the ordinance is constitu­ tional because the village reserves the right to pass and enforce laws. In court Tuesday, Green’s attorney, James Witzel of Lansing, said the ruling would effectively destroy Green’s business. On the witness stand, Koetje said the village council had tried to get Green to remove the cars for several years before passing the ordinance. Koetje said in 1975, the village zoning administrator issued a citation for violation of zoning laws. But Green and his now late father went to the village council and offered to remove the cars if the citation was dropped. The citation was subse­ quently dropped, Koetje said, but the cars were not removed. After hearing the jury’s ver­ dict, Holman ordered no punishment upon Green other than compliance by June 15 despite a section in the or­ dinance which states: “Any person who shall violate this ordinance shall, upon conviction be penalized as provided by a fine up to five hundred dollars, im­ prisonment of up to ninety days in jail or both such fine and imprisonment.” “It’s not our interest in making Mr. Green suffer punitive damages for the en­ forcement of the law,” Holman said. “The intent will be to bring Mr. Green into compliance with the law.” Green, however, said he is still certain the ordinance is unlawful and will appeal* to justify the constitutionality of it in a higher court if a com­ promise is not reached by the council, he said. Green appealed to the coun­ cil at its meeting Thursday for permission to replace the fence at the rear of his business with a “tight” fence that could not be seen through (See Green, Page 2) Sidney Green appeals to the Nashville council to allow him to erect a fence to conceal his machinery at the side and rear of his business. Mu - 1 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Page 2 Green quiltyof ordinance violation, cars must be removed by June 15 we wanted you to move those cars. We felt that the situation had to be taken care of. I don’t think we surprised you at all. “From our standpoint, we had the ordinance, we enforc­ ed the ordinance and you chose not to comply,’’ Hughes added. “We’ve sold several cars qcc thiss has as been een and a truck siqcc Gasree ene ns going on,, mother, Fern. “Plus, he Continued from front pogo in order to conceal the machinery and cars. He said he would remove the cars in front. “I think the way you’ve gone about this situation is very y unnecessary, y, ” he said to the council. “But I’m here to make a public apology to the council and the people of the community for the situation we’re in. Would a tight fence meet your satisfaction?... I (Sidney) was coping with the don’t think it’s in the interst of death of his father. I think the council to put us out of there’s been quite an injustice to Sid and me.” business.” “1 don’t think it’s proper to “I have no comment about the fence in the back at this say anything but this is the time,” said Village President judgement that has been John Hughes. “You were rendered and I’d like to see it cited in violation of the local lived up to,” Hughes said. ordinance. Tickets were writ­ “You’ve had ample oppor­ ten in 1986 and 1987. I don’t tunity to move that stuff.” Green argued one year was think it was any secret to you not enough time to move things that have been accumulating since his father started R & F Industries, a machine repair shop, in 1954. "I’m trying to protect my inheritance and my'rights to have a business,” Green said. “All I’m asking is that you find out (if a fence would be acceptable).” Hughes agreed to check with village attorneys on the matter. Green said later that he will “have no choice but to go ahead and appeal” if the council does not compromise. He said the extreme ex­ pense involved in removing the cars and machinery from the property would destroy his only support for himself, his wife and three children. He noted he continues to How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are available for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. spend attorney fees to fight the ordinance because he wants to make a point. “They’re (the council) working against people to put them out of business,” he said. Green said he has been reluctant to remove the vehicles from his business property because they are for sale as whole cars. He added he refuses to sell parts off of Trumble Agency a 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE M&AnV A trial date of April 18 has been set for a Castleton Township man charged with two counts of selling cocaine to an undercover state trooper. Joseph H. Gorodenski, of 139 Hager Rd., will stand trial in Barry County Circuit Court on charges that he sold two 3 Vi -gram bags of cocaine in June to an undercover state trooper from the Lansing Post of the Michigan State Police. Gorodenski, 29, stood mute on Jan. 20 to two charges of delivery/manufacture of co­ caine less than 50 grams. Each charge is a felony of­ fense carrying a maximum of 20 years in jail and/or $25,000 fine. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Gorodenski also stood mute to a supplemental habitual of­ fender charge that he has two previous felony convictions on his record. If a verdict of guilty is returned on the charge of sell­ ing cocaine, a conviction on the habitual offender charge would likely mean additional time in prison. The third-offense sup- VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. A.M. Worship.... P.M. Worship.... Thursday Night: Bible Study....... 10 a.m.< 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. 7 p.m. REV. ARBUTUS MORGAN, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ........ 6:45 .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday...............7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL This report was a joint ef­ fort between Maple Valley News writer Shelly Sulser and Jeff Kaczmarczyk ofthe Hastings Banner. The Ladies Auxiliary to Thomapple Valley Post 8260 donated $148.50 from its fifth Bomb threat causes hour-long search at Maple Valley from top to bottom,” he said. “We had people on the roof, we checked all the rooms, the lockers. It was hard to know what we were looking for.” Sampson said the students were not permitted to retrieve coats and jackets prior to heading outdoors and that buses were later used to pro­ tect them from the cold weather. He said the school was sear­ ched a second time after a Michigan State Police trooper from the Hastings Post arrived on the scene. “Once the state trooper came there was some confu­ sion. He said he had a superior coming to the scene,” Sampson said. “But then there was a telephone call saying he couldn’t make it and we had to proceed with the trooper that was there.” At that point, students who UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School..... 9:45 a.m. Morn. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship....... 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 piemental charge carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and/or $50,000. Michigan State Police from the Lansing Post used two area residents as undercover agents to set up the deal bet­ ween Gorodenski and the undercover officer. The two residents, who ad­ mit to being former drug users, volunteered to assist police to catch drug dealers in the area. Local bingo proceeds help ‘Hospice’ had been allowed to re-enter the building were again ushered outdoors, Sampson said. “We ended up searching it twice,” Sampson said, “the reason being the trooper wasn’t there the first time.” Sampson said that for­ tunately, such incidents do not occur often but students said Friday that there was a bomb threat three years ago. bingo special for the month of January to the Hospice organization. The auxiliary also donated an American Flag to the Parent Teachers Association. Hospital chairmen Alberta Lewis and Victoria Banks visited the Battle Creek VA Hospital to deliver some toiletry, writing, craft items and games and puzzles. There are over 900 patients at the hospital and they are in need of winter coats (size does not matter). The Nashville Post and Auxiliary will be hosting the annual Voice of Democracty dinner on Feb. 7 during the 8th District Rally being held there. MV FFA Alumni, please plan to attend the ... | | — 1st ANNUAL — | ALUMNI BANQUET | Tues., Feb. 9*7 p.m. I IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA | RSVP ... 852-9275, 726-1347, 852-9905 Area Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL build those and it had to be done outdoors, he said. Green said he does not know how long he will wait before appealing Holman’s constitutionality ruling. Trial set for local man accused of two counts selling cocaine Continued from front page Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones the cars and that he also has other useful equipment stored on his property. “Sometimes people bring in off road equipment (for repair),” he noted. “It’s not licensed but it is used off road.” He added he has recently been able to complete ajob building two 25 foot high elevators for a copper tubing factory in Fulton, Mississippi. It took longer than 15 days to NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship... ...11 a.m. P.M. Worship... p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m> REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... 0 a.m, 1 a.m, ..7 p.m, PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School... 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Schoo 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Volley News. Nashville Tuesday. February 2. 1988 — Page 3 X> >s SA$\ S' AW$\ ■»'■» W, "8 sis Not ictiOBS 1 1 <4 3^*2 2 M S ®l SNkui, . ^ahh * Muftnn Muftn ipio mi h W ioji t xper t" itIm ifiwffluMm WtyiMH falttlsta uta). I HiiMt hi । Miipilitkw umuI VoaofDmm) said diwi(»F<Htef( tub ttltaUljtain ta. smcnu SCHOOLCAFETW Heaton, Hinckley appointed to screening committee By Joyce Snow Nashville office manager Rose Heaton and council trustee Ray Hinckley were appointed by the Nashville Village Council to serve on a screening committee for the Community Block Grant Pro­ gram which is a federally funded program designed to provide grants and loans for home improvements to lowincome families. The committee is comprised of two representatives from each of the five local govern­ mental units involved. The purpose of the committee is to set up local guidelines for ad­ ministering the Block Grant Program. They also will select contractors based on bids they receive. Others appointed to serve on the committee are Justin Cooley and Earl Wilson from Castleton Township, Susan Butler and Floyd Shilton from Maple Grove Township, Harold Stewart and Sharon Stewart representing Ver­ montville Village and Janice Baker with Jane Thrun from Vermontville Township. Sidney Green, owner of R&F Industry in downtown Nashville, appeared before the council to offer a public apology. He apologized to the council and the community for the situation that has led to his conviction of violating the village junk car ordinance, and to express his hopes for a more amiable relationship bet­ ween the council and himself in the future. (See related story in this issue.) Several policies were ap­ proved by the council to go in­ to effect immediately. Employees of the village will now be allowed a three day leave-of-absence with pay for the loss ofan in-law as well as members of their immediate families. The village will also pay employees for all unused vacation time upon leaving the employment of the village. ’Village employees on the fire or ambulance departments shall receive two hours pay from the village for all calls they respond to during a nor­ mal work day. The village will not pay for more than two hours. “We all like to see young healthy men be volunteer firemen... but it can get out of hand,” said Trustee Ray Hinckley. Council President John Hughes added, “We thought this was an appropriate policy. They (volunteer firemen) do still continue to get some pay from the fire department. The policy has been needed for some time.” The council also voted to switch the closing of the village hall from Martin Luther King Day, which is the third Monday in January, to the Friday after Thanksgiv­ ing. It was stated that the employees prefer the long Thanksgiving weekend and this policy now coincides with the existing county policy. This will not go into effect, however, until 1989 as the village hall already closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day for this year. Another policy, adopted by the council, states that anyone retiring in good standing from the village employ after 15 or more years of service will receive severance pay. Those retiring after 15 years will receive $750, those with 20 years $1200 and those with 25 years receive $1800. This will be paid as a one-time lump sum upon their retirement. Ben Mason referred to a let­ ter written by Arden Schantz, who left recently after being employed by the village for 10 years. Shantz had asked about receiving pro-rated compen­ sation for his accumulated sick days. He left after having accrued 30 days and four hours of sick time. “Ifyou don’t use your sick days, you lose them," said Larry Filter. “That’s the way it is where I work.” After discussion a motion was pass­ ed to award Arden Schantz a S300 bonus in appreciation for his service to the village. Concern was expressed about people tagging their maple trees during sap harvest ple were allowed to tag their this season. In the past some trees. residents have tagged their A resolution adopted at the trees if they didn't want their last meeting will take effect trees to be tapped. Village March 1 instead of Feb. 1 as council members agreed that had been planned. The resolu­ the trees do belong to the tion allows for two employee village but public relations See Heaton, page 5 would be better sen ed if peo- Here's a list of all the people who lost money last October on investments with us Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Monday-Friaay » to jo, saturoay v w »wi ■ Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �Th* Mopl* VoU»y New* Nathalie Tuesday February 2, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas by Susan Hinckley ............ Bakery was scene of lively chamber meetings; bank closing caused misery in Nashville 77ie following is thefifth in a series of boyhood recollec­ tions by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville ofthe 1920s and '30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant located in what currently is known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. Every weekday (at the bakery) we put a large sap pan filled half and half with rolled beefand pork roast in the back ofthe oven, early in the morn­ ing. The butchers worked as hard as bakers; I have had to go to their markets as early as five o’clock in the morning and they would be getting ready for the day’s business. The meat in our oven cook­ ed all morning, and the com­ bination of beef and pork made a delicious gravy. After supper hour was over, all meat scraps were sorted out from the string inwhich the meal had been rolled, and were then ground up with ap­ ples and raisin, and flavored with spices to make mincemeat filling for pies. The crusts were made from Otto Lass’s pastry flour. An eight-inch pie cost a quarter in those days, and a good many pieces were served in the restaurants as well as over the counter and on the bread routes. Then we started to make small pies that were baked on paper plates and sold for five cents. Customers would order a cup of coffee and a nickle pie. One retired farmer who came to town every nice day, ordered a five-ccnt pie and a cup of cof­ fee, and as the waitress looked on he ate the paper plate along with the pie. His only com- ment as he left was to my mother: “Your pie crust was awful tough today, Gladys.’’ The days that the chamber of commerce met at the bakery were doubly busy, for as soon as the dinner hour was over the tables were pulled apart, leaves inserted, and places set. We did not have enough chairs but through the courtesy ofCharles T. Hess & Son, undertakers, we borrow­ ed his from the funeral parlor. After school I would take the coaster wagon (with which I delivered bread) and make four trips to Hess’s to bring enough chairs to the bakery. The next day, before 1 went to school, they had to be taken back. On the day ofthe meetings a new batch of roasts were put in the oven and cooked until time to serve supper. The night of the meeting my older sister or I had to stay in the front of the store, and it was usually I who had to be pre­ sent, for now and then a customer would come in. Although we were not open for business at that time, some came in out of curiosity. If some important local pro­ blem was under discussion by the chamber, citizens would drift in and out or sit a while on the soda fountain stools and listen. It never was a clos­ ed meeting. A person could learn a lot about civics at those meetings and be exposed to many new ideas from various speakers. Looking back in the dining room one could see a group of merchants with full bellies leaning back in their chairs. Most had a cigar and the smoke was so thick it formed a blue haze. All were in­ terested in the matter under discussion. And they sure en­ joyed their food! The minute the meeting was over and all had left, tables were cleared and put back together and the leaves stored. Everything was put back into An 8-inch bakery pie cost a quarter in the days of Howard Belson s youth. Later his family began making smaller individual-sized pies baked on paper plates__ once with a surprising result. The early photo shows an unidentified bakery crew preparing pies, and may very well be a scene of Ernest V. Barker's bakery, which preceded the Belson bakery-restaurant in the same location (now Thornapple General Store). The Belsons hosted many chamber of commerce dinners there. shape for morning breakfast. One November I had to go to Charles E. Roscoe’s poultry yard to pick up four turkeys to be served at the chamber ofcommerce dinner. The birds had their legs tied together, but one gave me a good flogging with its wings. I had arranged a chopping block with two spikes to hold their heads. Three died an easy death, but the fourth put up a fight. Either he pulled his head back or I missed with the axe. Then he made his move; with his legs still tied he flew about a half-block away to a tall elm in back of C.L. Glasgow’s hardware store. I ran and told my mother that I had cut off the turkey’s head but he had flown away. She told me to get Earl Hoff­ man to shoot it out of the tree. Earl was the tinsmith at Glasgow’s hardware; he made anything a person needed. There was a complete set of metal working tools in back of the store. He went to the front of the store and got a new 22-rifle and with one shot the turkey came down. He was roasted and served up with the rest. These chamber of com­ merce meetings united the merchants. They all worked together to better the business climate and for the good of Nashville. The young people of today are no different from the generation that grew up dur­ ing the Depression. The kids who had a car or the use of one, filled it up with young people and cruised up and down Main Street. They wanted to be seen and to have a good time. One young man with a Model-T Ford touring car would fill it with kids plus have three on the running board. The practice seemed to ag­ gravate some village “fathers.” I believe it was during the term of village president Seth I. Zemer in 1927-28 that there appeared over each street light at the in­ tersections, a beveled box-like sign that said “No U Turn” on all four sides. This did nothing to please the kids; in­ stead they increased their ac­ tivity. They turned around on Main Street at Maple where Zemer’s store was located so he could look out and see them. The young people seemed to blame him, though I believe installation of the signs was a decision of the whole village council. No doubt some of you have seen Halloween pictures of that era showing the front and back of Zemer’s hardware pil­ ed high with every con­ ceivable kind ofjunk. The last time I saw the “No U Turn” signs they were floating in the Thomapple River near the Main Street bridge. It was Seth Zemer who Young people of today are no different from those who grew up during the Depression, believes Howard Belson. Those kids lucky enough to have use of an auto in the 1930s cruised Main Street, just as they now do, seeking attention and entertainment. This practice irritated village officials, who soon took steps to curtail the activity. This late-1930s scene gives a southward view of Nashville's Main Street from just north of the Washington Street intersection. Seth Zemer's hardware store, extreme right In this 1920s morning-after* Halloween photo, was the brunt of such seasonal pranks by local youths. They blamed Zemer, as village president, for implementation of laws to thwart their Main Street cruising. The three buildings in the center of the photo, commencing left from the Star theatre, now comprise the Nashville village office complex. Outhouse in intersection was traditionally dragged there from Penfold's blacksmith shop on South Main. advised my mother to get her money out of the bank on the Saturday night before it closed (in 1931). She joined the line of customers and was told that the bank was perfectly safe, and as so many other left their savings in, she did also. On February 14, 1933, Governor .Comstock, pressured by Michigan bankers, declared a bank holi­ day. Monday was a legal holi­ day, Lincoln’s birthday, and the banks never opened on Tuesday. The bank holiday was supposed to last only eight days, but Michigan bankers were so panicked that they forced Comstock to ex­ tend it indefinitely. The banks could not reopen until they were reorganized with more capital, or they would collapse with a new run of depositors demanding withdrawals. President Herbert Hoover blamed Governor Comstock, and said the bank holiday was unnecessary and that he had yielded to panic. The Michigan bank scare brought down the whole United States banking system. Four months after Roosevelt’s inauguration he had to declare a nationwide bank holiday. The general public opinion was that bankers had made poor loans without sufficient collateral. How could the directors of the bank not know the condition (of the institu­ tion) and save themselves from loss of savings? My grandfather Gardner was a director and held bank stock. After the bank closed he had to raise $5,000, which about ruined him financially. You can imagine the feeling the bank closings caused, to lose one’s life savings and to have one’s checking account confiscated. A merchant who had not banked on the Satur­ day before the closing had at least that day’s receipts with which to do business, but how could he pay bills with his checking account locked up? After a certain length of time the checking accounts were released, but by then the bank closings had brought the nation to its knees. After reorganizing, the bank in Nashville started to pay off at the rate of ten percent of deposit every year or two. The bank closing resulted in our family owning our only house while we lived in Nashville. The bank had foreclosed on quite a few pro­ perties. The bank offered to trade the Kent Nelson proper­ ty on Washington Street for my mother’s bank account, and she agreed. A few years later my mother sold this house to Dr. Pultz and realiz­ ed much more than she had lost. The closing of the bank finished many Nashville businesses and caused much misery and hardship, and also much bitterness. To be commuted next week �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 2. 1988 — Page 5 M.V.H.S. planning Friday's winter homecoming festivities Seniors vying for the titles of winter homecoming king and queen are: (front l-r) Michele Schantz, Amy Walker and Nicole Bayha. In back are Jim Venton, Scot Lenz and Mark Myers. Senior class candidates have Heaton Hinckley , appointed to screening committee Continued from page 3 » W i» to lift iwm|A unopposed. Running village clerk are Rose Mary Heaton and Mary Porter. The three trustee seats up for elec­ tion will be filled by Marsha Ainslie (incumbent), Larry Filter (incumbent) Sidney Green, or Theodore Spoelstra. The position of assessor is also up for election but no one has filed for the position. Elliston reported that a $50 donation was received from the Nashville Christian School for their use of village space and electricity during the Christmas season to sell Christmas trees. This was of­ fered as a gesture of good will by the school. Ron Bracy noted at the meeting that the council “can’t donate elec­ tricity anyway because of separation of church and state.” To that President John Hughes replied, “Let’s let sleeping dogs lie.” parking spots behind the village hall and four parking spots on the south side to be rented at a fee of $5 per month. There is some uncer­ tainty by the council as to a right-of-way easement belonging to Smokey Alldaffer, owner of the neighboring Smokey & Flo’s Restaurant. It is hoped that the time extension will give the council a chance to look into the matter further, said Trustee Ben Mason. The spot will be marked with “no parking” and “reserved parking” signs. Dorothy Betts, Patricia Wagner and Doria Meehan will be the certified workers for the Feb. 15 primary and March 14 general election of village council officers. The offices of president, held by John Hughes, and treasurer, held by* Lois Ellison, are idle Mlle iMguitiap wily drugged fee Inn r IriW iuttap itidulm Wife lelhefeliij wtajyiHl*1 i caused, lo illy, mysudn Mi H1 ting accoiffli tatetop11' tidainte jfeS* feS* HilWW STANTON'S (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MUN STREET XIERMONTMULE. MICHIGAN 49096 NASHuiiLE byfafc M % 852-1717 MMRM* Only N-21. LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST $59,500 buys this home on 10 acres of land. Three bed­ rooms, 1 '/> baths, full bosement, 2 VS car garage and a pole barn. Located in the Charlotte area. HOME OR A RETIREMENT PROP­ CH-83. NEW LISTING! This ranch home would be ideal — two bedrooms, first floor laundry area, attached garage, full base­ ment. Nice back yard. ERTY? CH-84. JUST LISTED! LAND CON-CH-63. THREE ACRES OF LAND available on this large two story home with 3 bedrooms, 2VS baths, brick fireplace, living room, dining room and family room. Two car garage. Located on approx. 2 Vi acres of land. Just $62,800. TRACT TERMS located on five acres of land in the Charlotte School District. Two baths, U-shaped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full basement and front and back porches. Be sure to see this special prop­ erty. $59,900. CH-82. SUPER LOG HOME i ^w o story ...Hu I*. —ino room. M-24. DIMONDALE Good prici9 V-43. REMODELED & UPDATED goes with this two story, four bedroom home. $39,500. buys this one story country home with gar­ age. Appliances included. CH-81. $39,900 CH-80. FOUR BEDROOM HOME located in the country on a paved road. $32,500. V-42. PRICE REDUCED - Large family home with fireplace and above ground pool. L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE Water and sewer available. Land contract terms with low down payment. Only $5,000 each. HOME LOTS. L-74. SO ACRES of vacant land for only $22,500. Good land contract terms. two story home that will make LOTS OF RECENT SALES - WE an excellent starter or retire-NEED YOUR LISTING! CALL NOW ment property. $27,500. SO WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOU! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH................ CHRIS STANTON............. BOB GARDNER................ CINDY DOOLITTLE......... been chosen to compete for Friday’s homecoming crowns to be awarded after Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School’s for junior varsity basketball ................ 852-0712 ............................. 852-9191 ..............................543-0598 ............................. 726-0331 ............................. 852-1867 game. Hoping to clinch the winter homecoming king title are Jim Venton, Scot Lenz and Mark Myers while queen candidates are Michele Schantz, Amy Walker and Nicole Bayha. Underclassmen recently named their class prince and princess representatives to reign over the festivities, which kick off with a three day dress up spree tomorrow. The freshman prince is Jon Shank and the princess is An­ na Goodrich. The sophomore class prince and princess are David Pasche and Nicole Kipp and the junior class royalty is Class prince and princesses are, front: Stephanie Whitmore, junior and Anna Goodrich, freshman. In back are David Pasche, sophomore; Cody Mattson, junior and Jon Shank, freshman. Not pictured is sophomore Nicole Kipp. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) where the basketball teams will be announced after the will be introduced along with junior varsity game and prior to the varsity match up with the volleyball players. The entire student body will Battle Creek Springfield. The later vote for their choice for junior varsity game is set to king and queen and the results begin at 6 p.m. Cody Mattson and Stephanie Whitmore. On Wednesday, students can go to school clad in their favorite 1950s look to show their spirit, while on Thursday the theme is “college day,” and Friday is the traditional blue and white day. Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Ed Sampson said a pep assembly is scheduled for Friday morning Penny Supper February 6th 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary to v.F.w. Post Latest contributions to Putnam Public Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Gladys Dull by Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dull, Forest and Betty Rogers, Melanie and Michelle, Bill and Barbara (Dull) Ross and family, Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilcox, Wallace and Elinore Graham, Linden and Judy Fisher, Lois Fisher, Gayion and Marie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brumm, Lewis Realty, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nester, Thomas and Rosalie Dernier, J. Perle and Ledna M. Rogers and family, Clarence and Janie Justus, Robert and Winifred Young, E. C. Tudor, Mary E. Donovan and Eldon and Wilma Day. In memory of Arthur Kays by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Prillwitz, Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ neth Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper, Webber Family, employees of the Xray Dept, of the Community Health Center of Branch County, Craig and Jan Ruff and Enid Chapel). In memory of Richard Bogart by Eldon and Wilma Day. In memory of Lola Reynard by Wallace and Elinore Graham. A donation was received from Virginia Green for the building hind in appreciation of work done by Roderic Cook. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, 8260 Nashville, Michigan Serving ... Nashville 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Salmon Loaf, Roasts Beef & Pork with dressing. CHAIRPERSON: Genny Allen furnishings during our Valentine’s Sale Off *| IX 0/ ^ur AlrcadV Low Prices • Storewide JL kJ /0 V/11 — NOW UNTIL VALENTINE’S DAY ONLY — 2 Door Deluxe Leaded Glass Oak Hutch REG.*889.00 SALE PRICE YOU SAVE s755°° $13400 42” Pedestal Oak Table 2 10-in Leafs Solid Oak Chairs as low as S78° Regular Sale Price You Save ‘369.00 s30900 56000 — 9837 M-78 in Bellevue — (across from Bellevue Middle School) OPEN: Mon., Wad. & Fri. 3 30 to 7 p.m. Saturdays 10 ajn. ’til 4 p.m. Call 616-763*3442 �The Maple Volley New* Nashville. Tuesday February 2 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley Schools have second largest Lions Band contingent members Karris True and Angie Smith, will also consist of Kristen Reid and Helena Lehman. Prior to heading to the milehigh city for the June 25 through July 3 International Lions Club convention, the group will join other band members from around the state for practice and then a public concert in St. Johns June 24. The musicians will travel by train and will stay at the University of Colorado in Boulder. The band will play for the Lions conventiona nd perform several concerts for Maple Valley’* largest ever LxMik All Band State con­ tingent i* the second la rgest tn Michigan with 10 high school musicians chosen to travel to Denver for the club's annual convention Senior Matt Brown will play the quads (a set of four drums) in the percussion sec­ tion while Stephen Bowen and Andy True will play trom­ bone; Bill Reynolds will play baritone. Ryan Rosin will be on and trumpet Swartz will Jennifer play alto saxophone. A drill team including se­ cond time All-State band Go from “fair" to “fabulous" this Valentine’s Day with a new hairdo, cut and styled by our experts! other organizations such as the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Music selected includes “Freedom”; Michigan State University Fight Song; the University of Michigan Fight Song; “Bugler’s Holiday”; “Michigan Mom”; “The Na­ tional Anthem”; “Celebration”; “Take The ‘A’ Train”; “American the Beautiful”; and “Five to Go.” up students to sell food at games— Project Close-up will again be selling sloppy joes and hot dogs at the Homecoming basketball game Friday, Feb. 5. The money earned will go to the students involved in Project Close-Up who will be going to Washington D.C. in May. -The Mirrors imoy" UJM MILLOLS IMNNM.. 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., There., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays by Appointment MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Maple Valley's largest contingent of All State Lions Club band members include, front, l-r: Bill Reynolds, baritone; Andy True, trombone; Steve Bowen, trombone; Ryan Rosin, trumpet and Jennifer Swartz, alto saxophone. In back are Helena Lehman, drill team; Kristin Reid, drill team; Matt Brown, quads; Karris True, drill team and Angie Smith, drill team. Two chambers, school principals make welcome wagon plans EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852-1916 HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), equal housing opportunities BrokerJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today” ..(Evenings)726-0223 OVERHOLT 852-1740 DONSTEINBRECHER 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI... .................. 852-1515 TWO BEDROOM HOME FOR Addi­ tional 40 acres of land availa­ ble. (CH-252) $30,000 ON 10 ACRES - BRICK 1 STORY • $19,500. Low utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 '/> car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! (V-240) MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS LARGE YARD & DWARF - FRUIT are features of this Vermontville 2-story,' 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting). Price: i $29,900. Includes 24x32 workshop/ gorage wired for 220. This is a "must see" property to appreciate the value! ! (V-245) TREES DUPLEX $37,900! E&ch unit has 2, bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. , > (V-145) “IN THE COUNTRY" ON 10 ACRES • Large 4 bedroom home, on Main Road east of Nashville - large rooms, 3 por­ ches, 1st floor laundry, nice yard and trees!!! Creek crosses property. Some buildings - Call to see. (CH-214) NOW NOW $47,500. “TOP QUALITY" RANCH 2 unit upper and lower in Nashville. Newer kitchen and bath In each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good buy! (N-197) REDUCED! BASEMENT VACANT PARCELS NEW TWO UNITS NOW $30,0001! JUST LISTING ■ THIS 200 All fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Priced at $140,000. Possible land con­ tract terms (would divide). (F-123) FARM - east of Ver­ montville, some woods, creek, rolling barn, good buil­ ding site. (VL-124) APPROX. 16 ACRES ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) • 15 Vacant land. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) NOW $47,900. "Charming" l-yr.-old, 2 bed­ room ranch home (like new) on 1 acre in the country east of Charlotte, stained doors & woodwork, tilt-out double pane insulated windows, oak cabinets, extra large closets, full basement, high efficiency furnace 8 water heater. Home is insulated for low heating costs — 8x12 garden Shed w/ electric also included. (HJ-98-LE) PRICE REDUCED!! 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM - Good 2 story 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) BARRY COUNTY - 18 ACRES in Nashville with well and septic, some wooded. (VL-256) (APPROX.) ACRE PARCELS FOR LIVESTOCK WITH built in ,1983. (2 or 3 bedrooms), living room and kitchen - oak cup­ boards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen windows, and large deck. (CH-249) WALKOUT $140,000 ACRE 27 acres tillable, east of Noshvi" ood productive fr>()Vid, r>()Vid, possible building si Contract terms. (VL-229) 30 ACRES - 11 ACRES ■ FRONTS ON SMALL LAKE ZONEO FOR MOBILE HOMES ■ Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES MATURE PINES & CREEK Sev­ eral nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VI-227) 65 ACRES ■ 50 ACRES TILLABLE Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed $45,500. (VL-228) Members of the Nashville and Vermontville Chambers of Commerce, Maple Valley principals, community representatives Hildred Peabody (left) and Jan Mittelstaedt and Community Education Director Kay Hartzler met Friday to discuss a welcome wagon type service. by Shelly Sulser Schools and businesses in the Maple Valley School District are making plans to welcome new residents to the area by providing them with information about the various services in both Nashville and Vermontville. Vermontville Chamber of Commerce President Doug Durkee, Community representatives Hildred Peabody and Jan Mittelstaedt, Principals Dave Doozan, Joy Frith and Ed Sampson, as well as Vermontville chamber members Pat O’Dell and Bea Gillaspie met with Maple Valley Community Education Director Kay Hartzler Friday to discuss the idea. “We’re going to draft a coupon layout,” said Durkee at the meeting. “We plan to meet with Nashville chamber members Feb. 11 and Ver­ montville ones Feb. 15 to do that.” He said the coupons would be used in an informational packet including a listing of all area businesses and a Wanted WANTED: The Maple Valley F.F.A. is looking for sap produc­ tion equipment (they need everything). If you know of anyone or if you might have something please call: Kevin Rockwell (543-6107), Kevin Stewart (726-1159), or Mike Bamaart (726-1347) Thank you, we appreciate your support. directory to 4-H clubs, Lions clubs, VFWs, etc. “We’ll be giving them to new people in the communi­ ty,” said Durkee. “We want people to know we’re here.” He said the group could learn through the post offices, schools and v illage clerks when new residents have moved to the area. “Obviously we’ll have trouble reaching people without children in the com­ munity through the schools,” he noted. He added realtors may be able to provide the same information as well. The coupons will be used as an incentive in a Vermontville Chamber of Commerce membership drive, Durkee said, and he recommends only chamber members be allowed to take part in the coupon giveaway. “Ifthey’re going to benefit, they should belong,” he said. Peabody suggested a grab bag of sample products be distributed to the new residents as well. Other topics of discussion were planned for the meeting, but it was cut short due to a bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of the school, where the meeting was being held, while authorities search­ ed. No explosives were found (see related story) and the meeting will be rescheduled. Ruffles IRS Twix caramel w-ounce CANDY BARS J.J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6-11, Fri. & Sat. 6-12 Sun. 9-9 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Poge 7 Maplewood Elementary honor roll announced— 3rd Grade AU*As - Devon Durkee, Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krive. B Average - Chris Baker, Mandy Beemer, Jon Bowers, Brent Braden, Aaron Brandenburg, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Holly Eaton, Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, Tim Harmon, Richie Krebs, Bess Ann Mar­ tin, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Jamie Oster, Amy Jo Parish, Jeff Royston, Derek Sadler, Brady Simp­ son, Casey Smith, Kevin Swift, Nicholas Thompson, Heidi Vedder, Jason Williams, Matt Williams, Seth Wright. 4th Grade AU As - Lindsey Krolik, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Katie Sampson, Amber Snoeyink, Andy Swartz. B Average - Ethan Berry, Josh Cerny, Regina Coblentz, Joann Cwik, Jennifer Fajnor, Kerri Gibson, Robbie Graham, Brian Hopkins, Misti Jones, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Sara Parish, Foye Pierce, Kristy Priddy, Chad Rogers, Wayne Shance, Julie Skelton, Leah Sleep, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Tara Whipple, T.J. White. Sth Grade AU As - Donita Aseltine, Jodi Mazurek, Brandy Wawiemia. B Average - Dan Bailey, IJ ’’’ N lk/'tlk ' Melida Bailiff, Dick Baker, John Baker, Dena Bignail, John Bowerman, Chuck Brand, Lanette Brumm, Barry Byington, Keith Carpenter, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, April Cox, Faith Dempsey, Richard Dunham, David Dunn, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg HalliwiU, Dana Hasselback, Charity Hester, John Hill, Shannon Hoffman, Daniel Jenkins, Suzan Koch, Chrissy Litnianski, Tobi Mazzoni, Jimmy McMillon, Danielle Oliver, Amanda Ordiway, Jeff Pennington, Jeff Powell Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Laura Root, Jimmy Skelton, Arthur Smith, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, Jeannie Thompson, Bobbie Trowbridge, Jason VanderVlucht, Rich Waara, Clifford Weller, Matt WiUiams. 6th Grade AU As - Stacey Hawblitz, Stacy Harvey, Sara Kinyon, Justin Lake, Alice Moore, Rudy Othmer, Brent Stine. B Average Christi Bigelow, Joshua Bowers, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Angie DeLong, Lisa Dickinson, Lora Emery, Jeremy Fajnor, Jaime Gibson, Adam Gusey, Jason Harmon, Tara Hoover, Mikki Jones, Rebekah Lingholm, Kelly Mahan, Billy Mater, Jennifer McArthur, Missy Melvin, Sean Milboum, Angela Mor­ ris, Scott Planck, Danny Rasey, Matt Reid, Kim Ripley, Paula Sadler, Lee Seybold, Wendy Shutes, Josh Kellogg Elementary honor roll announced 4th Grade All As for six weeks Amanda Bryans, Jody Hickey, Tracy Hickey, Sarah Kenyon, Sarah McKelvey. All As for semester Amanda Bryans, Jody Hickey, Tracy Hickey, Nicole Kirwin, Sarah McKelvey.. B Average or Better six weeks - Shawn Covey, Adam Harris, Nichole Kirwin, Jen­ nifer Reid, Zach Histed. B Average or Better for semester - Shawn Covey, Adam Harris, Kelly Hull, Sarah Kenyon, Teri McDiarmid, Zach Histed. Sth Grade AU As for six weeks - Nate Dipert Andrea Hubka, Sara Leep, Mathew Mace, Jenny Mittelstaedt. All As for semester - Nate Dipert, Angela Gardner, Sara Leep, Mathew Mace, Jenny Mittelstaedt. B Average or Better six weeks Nicole Beardslee, Allison Burpee, Danielle Cook, Angela Gardner, Amanda Greenman, Stacy HuU, Billie Jean Jarman, Julie Jowers, Dalaina McGhan, Scott McKelvey, Christin Ossenheimer, Arnie Reid, Karen Skedgell, Holly Idkla 3HB33C’- • "ftrffjWJ >!!»" Kit to* SOf cJ as a® to* i •el 3? 3 ttofc* lie (to* w* to«a,J Fuller Street honor roll 4th Grade AU A’s - Phillip Tanner. B Average Samantha Ashley, Ron Ashworth, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Keisha Brauer, Donna Bumford, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Crystal Hubka, Dana Johns, Peter Kellepourey, Chad Mullens, Kelly Mengyan, Justine Quick, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Mike Smith and Adam Thayer. Taylor. B Average or Better for semester - Nicole Beardslee, Allison Burpee, Danielle Cook, Mindy Garvey, Aman­ da Greenman, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jean Jarman, Julie Jowers, Scott McKelvey, Christin Ossenheimer, Arnie Reid, Karen Skedgell, HoUy Taylor, Mike Williams. 6th Grade All As six weeks - Todd Guernsey, Amy Kipp, Lisa Metzger, Ben Mudry, Cindy Potter, Willy Rooks. All As for semester Stephanie Bouwens, Ben Mudry, Cindy Potter, Willy Rooks, Justin Thrun. B Average or Better six weeks Jolene Adams, Stephanie Bouwens, Frank Bryans, Jeremy Bryzycki, Jeff Burpee, Retha Byrd, Shannon Fawley, Rich Furlong, Leslie Gould, Stacee Hawkins, Mariah Jacobs, Mike Kuempel, Jason Lamance, Brandy Loy, Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller, Jon MitcheU, Dwight Peebles, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Key Sessions, Sabrina Stevens, Jessica Sutherland, Amber Tanner, Justin Thrun, Debra White. B Average or Better for semester Jolene Adams, Frank Bryans, Jeff Burpee, Retha Byrd, Shannon Fawley, Rich Furlong, Leslie Gould, Todd Guernsey, Stacee Hawkins, Mariah Jacobs, Mike Kuempel, Jason Lamance, Brandy Loy, Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Dwight Peebles, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Key Sessions, Jessica Sutherland, Tara Sutherland, Amber Tanner, Debra White. Merle Martin Sales Representative HOME PHONE — 1-517-566-8526 (Sunfield — Call Collect) BUSINESS PHONE Sndrus^ ■W. .^-HASTINGS Cash & Carry Sale ends Feb. 13th CHASE THE CHILL And You Can Get OF WINTER WITH ABlanket Free Stadium CERTAINTEED. Blanket Buy 10 or more packages CertainTeed Fiber Glass Insulation and you can get a FREE stadium Blanket. R-11-3V2” Thick sq. ft, R-19-6% ” Thick sq. ft. Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. TUB & SHOWER COMBO (Fiberglass) DRYWALL 1/2”x4’x8' No 2603-2P Unit w/grab bar Ww Colors — *256.80 sheet Fiberglass 1 pc. PANELING TUB & SHOWER COMBO 18 different panel styles in stock. sJohdofcn Vs o with grab bar Jj-fa White 26035G Colors — $227.80 TOILET TANK & BOWL 10% Off ALL IN STOCK Sale Price Starting at. Seat Not Included (Bone Only) See us for: • • • • HOMETOWN] LUMBER YARD Hours at Your Convenience 219 S. State, Nashville OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-0882 852-9481 Offer good thru Mar. 6,88 Lasco 2 pc. White ACTION-ADS! Hairstyles for the whole family — 616-945-2425 Groundhog Ray Phone 9459554 for one95-955 or Diana’s Place Stephanie Wakley, Angelo WaUiczek, Brian WiUiams, Lisa Wood, Richard Wood. Sleeper, Julie Stair, Brian Steward, Jeremy Swift, Brad Toutant, Jessica Trowbridge, WS4 Delivery Planning Estimates Savings (KOK CREDIT FINANCING A VAJ CABLE �The Maple Valley New*, Ha*hwille. TaeuJoy. February 2. 1988 — Page 8 Maplewood Elementary students practice skill building. . Students at Maplewood Elementary School are still taking part in a 10 week special interest class project being held at the Vermontville institution each Friday. Here, members of the Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub, one of the top ten in Michigan, visit the pet care class where they talk with students about dog obe obe-­ dience and pet care. At left is 4-H leader Carol Hawkins of Hastings with her Golden Retriever, Ty, and at right is instructor Glenna McDonald. Be a clown!!! Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 A series of eight Clown Classes is scheduled to begin on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m.-noon in the upstairs of Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds. The classes will be held each Saturday through April 9. A minimum of 10 par­ ticipants (age 9 and older) is required. Pre-registration by Feb. 10 is required at the Ex­ tension Office. The cost is $15 t to cover make-up, balloons and material costs. Youngsters learn to master the art of ceramics in the special group session at Maplewood Friday. W s V ar iety & q Downtown Nashville 852-9931 Home of Country Painting Happy 1st Anniversary Helium Balloons •Cl for your Valentine F $250 7 Quarter Yards (FABRIC) 88* DMC FLOSS Red Heart WINTUK YARN S 08 skein 100% Cotton Calico u CLOSEOUT Solid Color Plates & Napkins Student Rudy Othmer concentrates on his ceramic vase project in a class taught by Shirley Hole and Barb Smith of Bos-Hole Ceramics in Vermontville. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Flat Lace 50% Off — Party Supplies — • Helium Balloons • Toys • Games • Models — Country Painting Classes — Tues., Feb. 9, 16 & 23, Mar. 1 • 9:00 a m.-12 $20 00 (supplies extra) Thurs., Feb. 11, 18, 25 & Mar. 3 • 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. s20 s2000 (supplies extra) Bea and Bud Gillaspie of Vermontville teach the art of square dancing to Maplewood students in the gymnasium. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 _Page 9 Local Realtor gets national designation Students taking the first aid class at Maplewood get an inside view of the Vermontville ambulance. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Menu Wednesday, Feb. 3 - Fried chicken, french style green beans, tomato/cucumber salad, com bread, marg., banana, 2% milk. Thursday, Feb. 4 - Impossi­ ble ham and cheese pie, California blend, salad and dressing, fruit muffin, marg., fruit cup, 2% milk. Friday, Feb. 5 - Tuna noodle casserole, mixed veg., scalloped tomatoes, noodles, french bread, marg., cheesecake, 2% milk. Monday, Feb. 8 - Chuck wagon steak, oven browned potaotes, pimento cauliflower, assorted roll, marg., variety pudding 2% milk. Tuesday, Feb. 9 - Chicken turnover, brussel sprouts, peas and carrots, bread, marg., molded fruit salad, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Feb. 3 Nashville—Sgt. Smith on Home & Self Protection. Speaking time: 11:15. Thursday Feb. 4 - Delton— Hose Humphrey to entertain at 12 noon. Monday, Feb. 8 - Woodland- ANNOUNCEMENT! Lee 0. Stuart, M.D. and ... C. R. Barnett M.D. ... have begun a ... Family Practice, including Obstetrics ... in the office of ... Thomas Myers, M.D. (in Nashville) Appointments will be available on Tuesday mornings for prenatal or family care. Please call Dr. Myers’ office at 517-852-0804 for an appointment. -Eric Leep, Pennock Hospital Health & Fitness to speak on health and exercise at 12:30. Hastings—Sgt. Smith on Home & Self Protection Speaking Time: 10:15. Tuesday, Feb. 9 - NashvilleRay Girrbach to speak at 11:30. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT in Vermontville. Call 852-1991 or 852-9686. Ask for John. Wendy Shutes gets acquainted with Bandit in the pet care class. MAALOX TAMPAX CHILDREN S COUGH SYRUP 4 OZ. Liquid 12 oz. 359 BAND/ DORCOL PLUS TAMPONS 40’S BANDAU Kathleen J. Swan, a member of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors, was recent­ ly awarded a GRI designation, professional real estate recognition representing the successful completion of the graduate Realtors Institute program. Swan is affiliated with Stan­ ton’s Auctioneers and Realtors, Vermontville. The GRI program involves three comprehensive training segments. Receiving the GRI designation signifies the com­ pletion ofall three segments; a total of 120 hours of education in specified areas of real estate. The Graduate Realtors In­ stitute designation is awarded by the National Association of Realtors through programs of­ fered by the Michigan Association of Realtors. GRI recipients are recognized by their peers across the nation as having achieved a level of profes­ sionalism above and beyond licensure requirements. BAND-AID BRAND DOANS 257 $1.33 Your Choice . . Alcohol Swabs 100’s YOUR COST AFTER REBATE 1.39 -1.00 .39 4 oz. 459 MICRO-FINE III SYRINGE icc or Wcc 100’s B-D LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER Oil of OLAY PILLS 24’S Large 50’s, Medicated 20’s, Clear and All Wide 30’s 5 237 3°9 tsu^ogeE. LESS MFG REFUND OFFER \OIJR COST AFTER REFUND s15.99 -3.00 12.99 ANACIN Tablets or Caplets 100’s 409 DRISTAN Tablets 24’s or Caplets 20’s 288 I^uaae# Stowe Remember Your Valentine MwSE Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Page 10 REGULAR MEETING Village of Nashville Minutes — HELD JANUARY 14, 1988 — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village ounc was e anuary , a e counc chambers in Nashville. The meeting was called to order by President John Hughes at 7:00 p.m., present: Hughes, Kienutske, Mason, Ainslie, Tobias and Hinckley. Absent: Filter. The minutes were taken by Treasurer Lois Elliston in the absence of the Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Communications were read from Scott Civil Engineering and Smoky Aldaffer. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to allow the January bills as listed and have orders drawn on the t Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje submitted the police report for the month of December, 1987. Supt. of Public Works Leon Frith submitted the D.P.W. Report for December. Harold Christiansen submitted a Community Center Financial Report for 1987. The following bids were received for a new Police car: (1) Dykstra Ford, $12,737.70; (2) Renner Ford, $12,558.70; (3) Beacon Sales, $12,668.00; (4) Duthler Ford, $13,395.70. Motion by Tobias, supported by Mason to accept the Bid from Renner Ford of Hastings for a 1988 Crown Victoria Police Package for $12,558.70. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Kienutske to pay the Community Development Block Grant Program $2,000.00, the Village portion of the annual ad­ ministration fee. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to appoint Leon Frith Street Administrator. All ayes. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to refuse payment to Smoky & Flo's for the alleged use of the dumpster. Yes: Ainslie, Tobias, Hughes, Hin­ ckley, and Kienutske. No: Mason. Motion carried. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Kienutske to adopt no parking on the north side of the property behind Village Hall, to allow 2 employee parking spots directly behind Village Hall and 4 parking spots on the south side to be rented at $5.00 per month. Yes: Ainslie, Tobias, Hughes, Hinckley and Kienutske. No: Mason. Motion Carried. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Hinckley to pur­ chase 2 General Electric radios and chargers at a cost of $1,350.00. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL GOVERNMENT PARKS & LIBRARY Jackson National 877.20 Mich. Municipal League..50.00 Carl's.......................... 46.63 Nashville Hardware 8.48 Jim & Ernie's 23.88 Barry County Treasurer....! .00 T.W. Myers, M.D............. 40.00 Mich. Municipal Treasurer's Assoc 20.00 Michigan Bell.......... .43.89 American Bankers Life.. 155.85 Action Signs 131.25 Consumers Power - Council 204' Main 60.82 Consumers Power - Office, 206 Main 375.11 Hastings City Bank 32.50 Maple Valley News 46.20 Quill Corp................. ...57.79 TOTAL....................... $1,970.60 Nashville Hardware Hometown Lumber Jones Electric...... TOTAL GARAGE & EQUIPMENT — FOR SALE — The Maple Valley School Board of Educa­ tion will be accepting sealed bids on the following equipment. The used school buses are located at the bus garage located on Reed Street in Nashville. The used shop equipment is located at the Jr.-Sr. High School located on Nashville Highway. All sealed bids are to be received no later than 3:00 p.m., February 11, 1988. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 1975 C International School Bus w/Carpenter Body; 986 D International School Bus with Carpenter Body; Delta Heavy Duty Wood Lathe; Boice Crane Spindle Sander; 12 inch swing over bed • 20”x20” size. Nashville Hardware $85.87 Goodyear 99.14 Hometown Lumber 230.51 Purity......................... ..14.42 Carl's 15.44 Elec. Motor Service 160.43 Maple Valley Impl 76.60 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply......... 329.36 Consumers Power, 109 Cleveland 17.80 Consumers Power, 202% S. Main 223.91 TOTAL $1,253.48 STREET DEPARTMENT Municipal Supply Company............. $86.45 Hometown Lumber 14.94 Whittaker-Gooding Ag......................... .497.84 Scott Civil Engineering 75.00 Kent Oil Co., Inc .337.06 Lakeland Asphalt Corp...72.00 TOTAL........................ $1,083.29 $7.47 38.63 80.00 $126.10 POLICE DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware $5.35 Michigan Bell 33.53 Hometown Lumber 22.40 Crumptom Automotive...23.70 Nye Uniform Co......... 74.74 Consumers Power Co 43.23 Fire Extinguisher 53.00 Service..................... Barry County Lumber....119.52 Mich. Assoc, of Chiefs of Police 73.00 Powers Shell 81.95 TOTAL $530.42 WATER & SEWER Pleasant Tel. Ans. Ser $22.00 332.05 Municipal Pioneer...................... ..86.00 R.M. Sorlie Co., Inc.......................... Worthington & Pacific Pumps 332.47 Dresser Pump Div. 110.00 Smith Instrument 181.50 Arrow Uniform 27.38 Carlon Meter Co 333.00 Nashville Hardware 38.76 Michigan Bell 128.32 Consumers Power, Sewer 34.55 Consumers Power, Water 447.68 Consumers Power, Sewer 39.71 Consumers Power, Sewer 323.40 Consumers Power, Sewer.................... .39.96 Consumers Power Sewer 519.51 TOTAL $3,181.62 TOTAL JANUARY 1988 BILLS $8,145.51 Motion by Ainslie, supported by Mason to ad­ journ. meeting adjourned 8:35 p.m. We would like to thank everybody for coming in and signing up at our Grand Opening and we would also like to congratulate the winners of our drawings: January 28, 1988 JOHN HUGHES, President PAMELA GODBEY, Clerk Grand Prize Winners: Jackie Leinhart, Cordless Phone • Greg Garn, Stereo Radio • Malinda Cooper, Talking A.L.F. Jim Beard & Jean Withey, 3 Movies, Pop & Popcorn • Ray Embrick, Bud Poster • Pam Thomason, Bud Sign • Judy Williams, Busch Sign • Jackie Leinhart, Bud Hat • Cody Page, Anheuser-Busch Hat • Roger Claypool, Bud Man Sweatshirt • Carl Wolf, Coke Hat • Susan Meyers, Carol James, Shelby Bosworth, Jim Mitchell and Robert Schultz, all won a Max Headroom T-Shirt • Leslie Gould, 8-pack of Coke • Kelly Vorce, Plastic Blow Up of St. Pauli Girl Bottle • D. Hammond, 16x20 Family Portrait We would like to thank our Coca-Cola Distributor and Cove’s, our Budweiser Distributor, for their help. -■ PknhihAs South -PARTY End store 637 S. Main Main, Nas Nashville, Ml. \Ph. 852-9822 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00 Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 30317910166418 Obituaries IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllHllllUlljlUJI Harlon C. Hollister NASHVILLE - Harlon C. Hollister, 75, Hoster, 7, of o Rt.t. 3,, Maple ape Grove Rd., Nashville, died Friday, January 29,1988 at his residence. Mr. Hollister was bom on March 3,1912 at Maple Grove Twp., Barry County, the son of Frank and and Leona Leona (Ayres) (Ayres) Frank Hollister. He was raise! in the Maple Grove Twp., and attended The Quail Trap School. School. He was married to Viola Bailey on March 18, 1955, att Angola, Indiana. He was a life long fanner in the Maple Grove Township. Mr. Hollister is survived by his wife, Viola; a step-son, Lyle Gidner of Franklin, Ind.; two brothers,, Loran Hollister of Dunffee, MI and Oral Hollister of Marshall; a sister, Alma Davison of Avon Park, Fla.; an aunt Eva Hollister of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 1, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, with the Rev. Marvin Potter and Rev. Billie Dishman officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or o Castleton-Maple Grove Ambulance Service. Maurice F. Cogswell HASTINGS - Maurice F. Cogswell, 68, of C-42 Sundago Park, Hastings, died Friday, January 29, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cogswell was bom on March 30, 1919 at Hastings Twp., Barry County, the son of Frank and Elsie (Mead) Cogswell. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended Hast3i3ngs area schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1937. He was a life long resi­ dent ofthe Hastings and Nash­ ville areas. Mr. Cogswell was married to Catherine (Palmer) Kauf­ man on September 18, 1981. He was a W WII veteran, serv­ ing in the U.S. Army. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 27 years and Delton Engineering for 12 years. He was a member ofthe Nashville V.F.W., Nashville F & AM and the Phantom CB Club. Mr. Cogswell is survived by his wife, Catherine; two sons, David Cogswell of Wyoming, MI, and Michael Cogswell of Greensboro, N.C.; three step­ daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Hubbell of Hastings, Miss Peggy Sue Kaufman of Hastings, and Cathy Quada of Hastings; two step-sons, Allen Kaufman of California, and Martin Kaufman of Hastings; one brother, Wayne Cogswell of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Bemeta) McDonald ofPotter­ ville; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Cogswell and two sisters, Annabelle Showalter and Marjorie Fisher. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 31, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in organizational & recessed session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on January 4 & 20, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE STATE OF MICHIGAN AT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 N. MAIN STREET within said Village on FEBRUARY 15, 1988 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political partied participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: (1) (1) (1) (1) (3) -- iiiiiRiiiiiiiiii iniirr Village Village Village Village Village President 2 Year Term Clerk 2 Year Term Treasurer 2 Year Term Assessor 2 Year Term Trustees 2 Year Terms 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 evening, and not 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 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 PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 2, 1988 — Page 11 Vermontville man charged with burglarizing adult book store by Shelly Sulser An 18-year-old Vermont­ ville man caught in the act of robbing an adult enterainment house near Charlotte last week will face a preliminary ex­ amination on the charge Feb. 8. Brian Ainsworth of 192 N. Shaytown Rd., Vermontville was arrested at the Velvet Touch, 5507 Lansing Rd., at about 5:50 a.m. Jan. 25 by Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies. Also called to the scene was the department’s K-9 (tracking dog) unit and the Michigan State Police. Ainsworth was apprehend- Area students on Olivet College dean's list 3> St “M *MMli R&li ffiS**M MiSJ*l*tMe *R& MJlte s«U ’M W®nn WaSfe ar I* ’■■“’SnttCtfnt; P eB!i» jMw •■ “fix 5’.^ ihflE'Jg;, sv* ®MWi:I|i 'EtftrrJjjj •Wt 1^1^. ^■3 IHmKr ijkikihl^i infyfailn Four local students — Jamie R. Carpenter, Jilane K. Shance, Judy P. Tuckey and Andrew J. Finkler — have been named to the fall semester 1987 Dean’s List at Olivet College in Olivet. Carpenter, son of Nancy Johncock, 6333 Guy Rd., Nashville and a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is a junior at Olivet majoring in elementary education. Shance of 636 S. Main, Vermontville is a junior, ma­ joring in education. She is a 1971 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Tuckey, of 6491 Allegan, Vermontville is a junior at Olivet majoring in social studies. She is a 1970 graduate of Okemos High School. Finkler, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Finkler of 5601 Curtis Rd., Nashville, is a freshman at Olivet. He is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School. A grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale must be achieved to be eligible for the Dean’s List honor. Olivet College is a fouryear liberal arts college located in southcentral Michigan. The college awards the bachelor of arts, bachelor of music and bachelor of music education degrees. Alzheimer's support group to meet Feb.. 10 ed in the process of removing items from the building, a department spokesperson said. His vehicle was found to have already contained more than $3,800 worth of mer­ chandise from the shop when he was arrested, deputies said. At an Eaton County 56th District Court arraignment later that day, bond was set at $5,000 which Ainsworth posted. He is scheduled to face Judge Paul Berger in a preliminary examination Monday at 1:30 p.m. on the charge of breaking and entering with intent, a 10 year felony. For Sale AREA RUGS: Trailer load sale, factory direct prices. Runners to room-size. See at 601 Reed, Nashville. 852-1963. FOR SALE: Antique dishes. . 852-9523. KATHY’S SALVAGE CARPET our carpets have never been lived on! 100% nylon all colors & sizes. $l-$3 sq. yd. Plush $4-$5 sq. yd. Also new carpet starting at $4.99 sq. yd. to $9.99 sq. yd. 2154 Gun Lake Road, behind Union 76 Station, next to Bob’s Guns. 9:30-5:00 Tuesday thru .Saturday. For Sale Automotive 1983 FORD CONVERSION VAN in great running condition, but the body is showing it’s age, $5,500 or best offer, 852-9112., Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Need A Loan? The Eaton County periences in a combined effort Alzheimer’s Disease Support to better cope with and surGroup will meet on Wednes-vive the shared tragedy of soday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the meone close to them falling lower level of the Old Cour- victim to Alzheimer’s disease Jthonse, 100 W. Lawrence in or a related disorder.. The Charlotte. group meets monthly, is free Families and caregivers will and open to the public. For further information discuss common problems and needs. They will also share please call the Eaton County feelings, thoughts and ex- Senior Citizen Office, 543-6075. NOIKE- i j ItmMW ijpnlnM i:rtatWM®» 111 . -s - ft iBtt I» rjjtaJtM® jtaJtM®’®1’ Vermontville Residents Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend The last date to register to vote in the Village General Election is Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1988. The General Election will be held on Monday, March 14, 1988. And we want to lend it to you so you can get what you want, now. At Hastings City Bank, get­ ting a loan is a quick and sim­ ple procedure. In fact, in most cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. So, what are you waiting for? To get the money you want, talk to us, today. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk [ci7p“THis“ai7d"AVE~T!l Let Us Do The Dirty Work I and You Can Have The | || Fun of Refinishing... । THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville IM Reglu ★ Refinishing * Regluing j — NEW g3> “ hours— Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30 4:30 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance (Hity Sunk I II Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners | 1 Phone (517> 852-0943 Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court safe and sound banking Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main EQUAL HOUSING LENDER �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1968 — Page 12 Third quarter woes plague Maple Valley eagers; lose to Bellevue, Olivet Maple Valley's Scot Lenz reaches for a rebound between two Olivet players in the Eagles' 66-55 win. If Maple Valley could skip the third quarter of its basket­ ball games, the Lions might still be in contention for an SMAA crown. After playing even first halves, the Lions proceeded to crumble in the third period and lost ballgames to Bellevue, 90-76 last Tuesday, and Olivet on Friday, 66-55. The losses run the Lions’ losing streak to four and drops the team’s record to 5-8 overall and 3-6 irt the league. Bar Oil Goggles Against Oliva, the Lions Chain Sharpeners Bar Guards tied the game 30-30 at the Chain Files Grease Guns half, but the Eagles soared to Engine Oil File Guides an 18-12 third quarter advan­ Most Sale items manufactured by Oregon. tage to grab a secure 48-42 lead. 1315 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-1121 Maple Valley did cut the lead to three with two minutes left, but Lion shooters went Vermontville Hardware Special of the week All Chain Saw Accessories % Off Maple Valley's Barry Carpenter (21) stretches for a rebound in the team's 66-55 loss against Olivet last Friday. Matt Forell led Maple portant to the tempo,” said cold at that point. In additon, Valley with 15 points while Reese. Olivet nailed 10-of-15 free The free throw line was Barry Carpenter and Bryant throws down the stretch. Lion coach Jerry Reese said critical to the Lions against Filter added 12 points each Olivet. Maple Valley hit but and Scot Lenz nine. he doesn’t have any answers Against Bellevue, Lenz had 8-of-18 shots while Olivet was for his team’s third quarter a whopping 24-of-39. Maple a season-high 25 markers woes. Against Bellevue on while Forell had 15 and Lance Valley had more field goals, Tuesday the Lions were tied Root 13. 22-21. 38-38, but the Broncos The Lions host league­ “We fouled way too outscored Maple Valley 25-17 in the third period to take a much,” said Reese. “It’s leader Bronson tonight and amazing to me.” Springfield on Friday. 63-55 lead. MM MW--------------- Ml “We try to stress to the kids that the first three minutes of the third period are very im- COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK PARTS & SERVICE ^ichartls • SERVICE RVICE We service ell brands tflpplinnce 543-8332 126 S. 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We weren’t able to regain our composure.” The Lions lost the match 6-15 and 3-15. Wednesday, Jan. 27, the Lions hosted Ionia. Once again, key mistakes put the teams at a disadvantage as we lost 12-15 and 10-15. Coach Kraai felt that the strongest point was our serving. However, serving was a key factor hitting 33 of 44 in this loss. On Thursday, the Lions were defeated by the Lady Vikings of Bronson in two games 2-15 and 3-15. The next few practices for a match with Pennfield at Maple Valley on Thursday and Delton Invitationals on Saturday. WANTED Snow Blower, Wood Stoves, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Tools of All Sorts - Hand and Power, Color TVs, Kitchen Sets, China Cabinets, Baseball Cards and all Reuseable Merchandise. Fassett BodyShop Corner ot 79 apd Ionia Roao VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY IVe stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNE Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N. Main, Nashville • 852-9473 ,Mon.-Sot. 9:00-5:00 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Pape 13 Shance wins Vermontville derby It was an exciting night for parents and children alike as 33 members of the Vermont­ ville Cub Scout Pack 649 held their annual Pinewood Derby Jan. 21 at Maplewood School. More than 100 people look­ ed on as judges Russ Laverty and Loren Lehman awarded entries on appearance, ingenuity and speed. The three top race winners receiving trophies were: first place, Wayne Shance; second place, Ethan Berry; and third, place, Blane White. In pre-race judging the following certificates and rib- bons were awarded: first place, Best of Show, Chris Baker; second, Josh Cerny; third, Seth Wright. First place Best Use of Ac­ cessories - Travis Graham; se­ cond, Jason Cook; third, Joe Villaneuva. First place Best Paint Job went to Jay Hokanson; se­ cond, Ethan Berry; third, Nicholas Thompson. “As an added attraction this year the the pack pack committee committee year decided to open a no-holds barred competition for parents who also wanted to develop vehicles,” according to Rose Seventh grade basketball team suffers 2 losses The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team lost to Potterville last week 41-34 in their first home game. The Lions only made 12 of 45 field goal attempts and 10 of 21 from the free throw line for a poor shooting night. Kale Dipert led he Lions with 10 poins and 9 rebounds followed by Greg Garn 9 points, 3 rebounds The team traveled to Lans- ing Christian on Thursday and again had a poor shooting night, hitting ngt, ttngony only 9 o of44 field e goal attempts and 9 of 29 free throws. The final score in that game being 43-30. Kale Dipert again led the Lions with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Greg Gam chipped in with 9 points and Kyle Booher had 4. The seventh grade record now stands at 2-2. Seventh grade basketball ups record to 4-2 with 2 wins The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team picked up two wins last week with victories over Bellevue and Olivet. On Monday, the Lions traveled to Bellevue and pull­ ed out a 44-14 victory. The leading scorers were Kale Dipert, 9, Greg Gam, 8, and Tony Hansen, 8. The leading rebounds were Mike Trowbridge, Joel Butler, and Kale Dipert. On Thursday, the Lions defeated Olivet 33-26. After a tight first half, the Lions put the game away in the third quarter with a 17 point spurt. Leading the scoring for the Valley was Brian Carpenter with 10 points and Greg Gam with 6. Tony Hansen and Scott English chipped in with 4 each. 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Friday, Feb. 12 No School, possible snow make up day. Fuller St. School Monday, Feb. 8 Pizza, peas, peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Sliced turkey, roasted whole potatoes, cherry sauce, jelly sandwich. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Tacos, lettuce/cheese, com, fruit choice, butter sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 11 Hotdog, green beans, apple crisp. Feb.12 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches, tuna sand­ wich, possible make up day. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service q Cerny, pack committee chair­ man. “We had only three en­ tries in this division. Perhaps next year it will catch on and there will be more. “However, the parents division did prove to be very interesting,” commented Cubmaster Russ Cerny. “Randy Shance took first place and his son Wayne took first place in the scout competition. Dale Berry came in second and his son, also came in second in the regular competition. Jeri Baker, the only female to enter derby competition, earned a welldeserved third place ribbon. The top three trophy win­ ners will enter their cars in the Manikiki District Run-Off to be held in April in Eaton Rapids. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Feb. 8 ♦Salad, *Chili/crackers, ♦Macaroni and cheese, pickles, peaches, peanut but­ ter sand., cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 9 *Salad, *Chicken pattys, ♦Fishwich, coleslaw, pears, salad bar. Wednesday, Feb. 10 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Peanut butter sand., peas peas, apple crisp, roll and butter. Thursday, Feb. 11 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, *Tuna sandwich, green beans, apple apricot sauce, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 12 No School, possible make up day. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. FARM & CARDEN CENTER begins Feb. 5 and extends through Feb. 20. Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council will offer seven different varieties of cookies which will be delivered March 18 to April 2. Each box sells for $2. The sale first began in 1920 with Girl Scouts walking through their neighborhoods carrying paper bags full of homemade cookies for sale. Presently, over 130 million cookies are sold each year. Placed end-on-end the cookies would stretch from New York to Los Angeles. All proceeds from the Council’s Cookie Sale remain in the area within the Coun­ cil’s jurisdiction and benefit Girl Scouts in the community. The Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council serves Girl Scouts in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo counties, and is a United Way agency. The cookies are baked with vegetable shortening, have nutritional labeling, and con­ tain noartificial preservatives. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates/ and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. 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Your money starts earning our high rate from the first dollar deposited into the cash value fund. A $25,000 minimum policy now available for children and older folks. .M.aking your future a little more predictable. SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3443 or 852-9233 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP fI lJ Red, white & Blue COKE 12 pack btls. $f9lMI6 9 1/2 liter-8 pack +dep +dep Blue seal Bread Bud & Bud light :• 12 pack < dep. & tax Icon's Pizza we now Have "Jays" =7*5 pepperoni 4 cheese MKW LJAYBJ) 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Ph. 726-0486 ? Potato Chips •• instant instant Lotter Lottery •• New came... "3 Cards up" �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Page 14 AASU farm program will outline crop planting, culture trends By Roger A. Betz, Extension Agri. Agent Environmental and economic concerns have pav­ ed the way for new crop plan­ ting and cultural practices that will change the future, of farming. “Agriculture is going through very rapid changes that are a lot different from those of the past 20 years,” says Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural engineer. “Changes came about in the past because farmers wanted bigger and faster equipment,” he says. “Design efforts for tomorrow’s machinery focus on making more precise ap­ plications of fertilizer, seed and pesticides.” To help farmers become more aware of the changes they can expect to see in the 1980s and ’90s, a one-day conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23 at the MSU Wharton Center for Performing Arts. The cost is $5. The conference is one of nearly 100 educational ac- 4-H dairy meeting planned All Eaton County 4-H dairy project members, leaders and parents are encouraged to at­ tend a county-wide meeting and pizza party on Wednes­ day, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall, located on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Several 4-H dairy activities will be discussed and sign up for the Dairy Quiz Bowl pro­ gram will also be held. The meeting will be followed with a Dairy Photo Judging Con­ test, coordinated by Jim Lee from Grand Ledge. A pizza party will conclude the meeting at 9 p.m. For more information on the 4-H dairy program, con­ tact the Eaton County Exten­ sion Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Family Day set for Feb. 13 By Mona J. Ellard Extension Home Economist Family Day, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service of Clinton County, will be held Saturday, February 13 at the Rodney B. Wilson Junior High School in St. Johns. This event is designed as a learning and fun program for adults and children. “It can be a ‘day out’ for the whole fami­ ly, mothers, fathers, children and grandparents”, says Dawn Harris, Extension home economist. This morning event begins at 9:15 a.m. and is finished by noon. Each participant can at­ tend two different classes of their choice. There are seven different classes for children which include topics such as self-defense for kids, make your own terrarium, after school snacks and microwaving. There will be 10 different classes available to adults in­ cluding topics on healthy cooking, candy making, self­ esteem, minor plumbing repair, estate planning, craft comer and many others. Pre-registration is required. There is a 50c registration fee per person or $3 fee for the entire family. Additional add­ ed charges for certain classes using costly materials will be accessed right in the class. For more information con­ tact the Clinton Cooperative Extension. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays - Get the Top Quality Parts & Ser­ vice you deserve at... TROWBRIDGE'S 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Body & Paint Services • Transmission Ser­ vice • Tune Ups • Exhaust Work • Major Overhauls • Brake Work • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Lube & Oil Work • Tire Repair • Drums - Rotors Turned. • Pronto Starters & Alternators • Quality Waterpumps • AC Fuel Pumps & Thermostats CR Bearings & Seals Wolfs Head • Penzoil - Mobil Oils E.I.S. Brake Parts • Interstate Batteries • TRW Engine & Suspension Parts • Walker Mufflers & Pipes • Dayco Belts & Hoses • Monroe Shocks & Struts • Niehoff Ignition HOURS: 7 to 7 Mon.-Fri., 8 to 5 Sat. 726-0569 SIMPLICITY Lawn & Garden Equipment tivities, many intended for farmers, that will take place March 21-26 during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week at MSU. “The conference will give farmers a glimpse of future crop production so they can begin to make the required changes in their management practices,” Harrigan says. Among the changes to be discussed will be the advent of new planting equipment such as the punch-planter, which affords precise control of seed depth and spacing. They will be discussed by Glenn Olson, manager of cultivation, plan­ ting and cotton equipment for the John Deere Co. Another area of concern will be water management for crops. Ted Loudon, MSU Ex­ tension agricultural engineer, will talk about his research findings about nitrate levels in water runoff. Ron Ferris, director of com research for Northrup King Seed Co., will discuss plant biotechnology research and its potential for solving planting problems. Trends in Washington politics will be discussed by Roger Szemraj, chief of staff to*- Michigan Rep. Robert Traxler, Bay City. John Cantion, MSU vice president for research and graduate studies, will speak on past, current and future research at MSU that will aid farmers’ futures. Luther Waters, director of alternative crops and products Pack 3176 shows off ’Genius Kits' Cubs Scouts and their parents gathered in January for Pack 3176 meeting. Scouts had their genius kits displayed and a wide variety of objects were created out of the string, caps, film holders, popcorn to mention a few of the items in the Genius Kits. There were robots, boats, bugs, three wheelers, rockets a lot of imaginations had been busy “creating”! The awards were: Den 1 - First Jed Brisco, se­ cond Ricky Fowler; Den 2 First Jeremy Cardenas, se­ cond Anthony McCain; Den 3 - First Jim Dunham, second Josh Thome, third Adam Har­ ris; Den 4 - First JeffBrzycki, second Matt Fawley, third Tim Warner; Den 5 - First Derek Graham, second Scott Spitzer, third Ryan Elliston; Den 6 First Marshall Magoon, second Tim Clay, third Riley Fowler; Den 7 First David Stephens, second at the University of Min­ nesota, will discuss alternative crops for Michigan farmers. The economics of alternative crops will be reviewed by Jim Hilker, MSU Extension agricultural economist. The program will conclude with an overview of the day’s activities and an opinion about the future of agriculture. This will be provided by Michigan Farm Bureau President Jack Laurie. 4-H leader meetings planned Eaton County 4-H ad­ ministrative club leaders are invited to attend one .of two meetings designed especially for them on Monday, February 8 and on February 22. The February 8 session will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The February 22 session will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Pete and Jan Wilford, 6327 Tupper Lake Road, Sunfield. Both meetings are designed to be sharing sessions on 4-H club ideas and club develop­ ment. For more information contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dan Leep, third Jeremy Greenman; Den 8 - First Matt Vogel, second David Brown, Tues., Feb. 2 - 9:30 a.m., MAEH County Council Meeting, third Patrick Robins. Webelos First Scott Farm Bureau Basement, Charlotte. McKelvey, second Tom Wed., Feb. 3 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fuller, third Jim Vogel and Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Tigers, first Shawn Graham, Thurs., Feb. 4 - Ag Tourism/Bed and Breakfast, second Lee Gould, third John CANCELLED. Sat., Feb. 6 - 1-3 p.m. Archery Leaders and Teen Leaders Jarrad. First over-all went to Training Session, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Jeremy .Cardenas, second to Mon., Feb. 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Administrative Leaders BeeGee Garvey and third to Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Mon., Feb. 8 - 7:30 p.m. New Leader Orientation, 4-H Bldg., Marshall Magoon. The February Pack meeting Fairgrounds. will be the annual Blue & Tues., Feb. 9-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Gold Banquet to be held Tues­ Association, Eaton Intermediate. Tues., Feb. 9 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. Home and Self Protection day, Feb. 23 at Fuller School, at 6:15 p.m. Families are ask­ Lesson Day, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. ed to bring a meat dish and Wed., Feb. 10 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., one other and their table ser­ Fairgrounds, Charlotte. vice. Two people from each Thurs., Feb. 11 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Committee Den are asked to come early Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. to help set up. Drinks will be Thurs., Feb. 11 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Bldg. furnished. Families are asked Fairgrounds. to let their Den leader know if they will be attending. A short program will follow the dinner. Winter Fun Day set for Feb. 6 Grab your sled, skis and skates for a frolic in the snow. A Winter Fun Day is schedul­ ed for Saturday, Feb. 6, at Fox Park in Potterville (located at 3981 E. Gresham Hwy.) for 4-H families and teens from 10 a.m.-noon. A Snow Contest will be held sponsored by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department. The contest is open to any individual or group. There is no charge. At noon there will-be a hog dog roast. Plenty of hot chocolate will be available. From 1-3 p.m. teens will have the opportunity to get together and have a good time. There will be sliding and skating. Cross-country ski lessons will be provided at a charge. Reservations are required by calling 627-7351. Some skis are available but if you have your own, bring them. Also, bring your own sleds, toboggans and skates. Reservations for the Fun Day are requested by Feb. 5 at the Extension Office, 543-2310 or 5594. Local students get honors at K.C.C. Kellogg Community Col­ lege has announced its honor students for the fall semester of the 1987-88 school year. The honored students in­ clude Wayne Aumick, Michael Barnes, Krystal Lowe, Dawn Morawski and Alicia Smith ofNashville; and Cassandra Davidson of Vermontville. They were accorded honors with 3.0-3.49 grade point averages. For a fair deal Tom Edwards Auto Mart Quality USED CARS Specializes in '80 to '86 Cars • warranties Available RYDER TRUCK RENTAL 803 West State Street, Hastings Phone — 948-2001 COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville NA �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 2, 1988 — Page 15 liHiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii Engagements — MAPLE VALLEY — Memorial Scholarship Foundation ...and its Funds* BENEFACTORS (s1,000 Gifts) Carolyn Musser Family & Friends of Larry Neil Musser Elbert & Dorothy Carpenter Roger & June Benson Maurer Maple Valley Teachers Wight - Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cur­ tis and Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Wight are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Craig Dean Curtis and Sharon Kaye Wight will be married at Ainger Bible Church in Olivet on May 14. Craig works at the Curtis Machine and Tool, Inc., in Nashville. Sharon will graduate from Central Michigan University in December. Card shower set for Ruth Varney The family of Ruth Varney of Nashville is holding a card shower to honor Ruth (Cogswell) Varney’s, 80th birthday on Feb. 5. Cards can be sent to Ruth Varney at 606 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, MI 49073. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High report cards issued Report cards for all students in grades 7-12 were issued to the students on Friday, Jan. 29. Ifparents have a question or concern in regards to their son/daughter’s progress please contact the high school office at 852-9275. Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 60-79 Can pay up to $100 a day for 5 full years Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limiations. and renewal provisions. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative 576 Romance, Suite 229 Kalamazoo, Ml 49002 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY Family & Friends of Leonard Aldrich Famiy & Friends of W. Michael Dennis Floyd & Elsie Wolever Family & Friends of Laurence Thrun Arthur & Margaret Bateman Elmer & Junia Jarvie Glen Clouse The Wotring Family Eaton Federal Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Guido A. Binda FOUNDERS (s100 Gifts) Carpenter - Brandon William and Sharon Allen and Lawrence and Liz Carpenter wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angel Carpenter, to Brian Brandon, son of Robert and Carol Brandon. Angel will be graduating from Maple Valley in June, and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Brian is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Hoover Group in Charlotte. A June 18 wedding is being planned. PATRONS (s500 Gifts) 8155 • Hartman Mr. and Mrs. L. Mac­ Donald of Vermontville are pleased in announcing the engagement of their daughter Kelly Nona to Scott L. Hart­ man son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hartman of Lansing. Kelly is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School and also a 1986 graduate of Lansing Com­ munity College. Scott is a 1982 graduate of Sexton High School. Both Kelly and Scott are currently employed with the Accident Fund of Michigan in Lansing. A May 14 wedding is being planned. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Nellie Wright Benedict wish to thank those who phoned, visited, sent cards and flowers, donated to memor­ ials, and brought in food during the loss of our grandmother. A special thanks to Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home for all of their assistance; the organist, Mrs. Perkins; Brian and Lorraine Benedict for their lovely duet; Rev. Glenn Litchfield for his comforting words; and the Bismark Women’s Society for the nice bruncheon following the services. Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Wright & Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pennington __________________& Family CARD OF THANKS Thank you for the food, cards, beautiful plants and the phone calls during the time of my surgery and recovery. You are all very special friends. Thank You, Virginia Fox Linda J. 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February 9. 1988 Four candidates square off for three Council seats in Tuesday primary by Shelly Suiser Voters in Tuesday’s Nashville primary elecion will eliminate one of four can­ didates seeking three available two year trustee terms and one of two women seeking the clerk post. Marsha Ainslie, Larry Filter, Sidney Green and Theodore Spoelstra are vying to clinch village council seats. Results ofthe Feb. 15 primary will decide which will be dropped from the March 14 general election ballot. Facing off in the race for village clerk are Rose Heaton and Mary Porter. Former can­ didate Michele Hoffman has withdrawn her name from contention due to an employ­ ment promotion at the Hastings City Bank Nashville branch, however, her name will still appear on the ballot. Unopposed for a fourth two-year term as village presi­ dent is incumbent John Hughes, while Lois Elliston is alone in the run for village treasurer. There are no of­ ficial candidates for village assessor, a post Justin Cooley has held for 20 years. All candidates are Republicans and all terms are for two years. John Hughes, 40, of 9711 Brumm Rd., Nashville, has been a resident of the village for 17 years and has served as village president for the past six years. He is a social studies teacher at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Hughes graduated from Central Michigan University and is married to Ruth Hughes, an agent for State Farm Insurance. They have two children, Samandia, 12 and Sarah, 9. Mary Porter, 28, is in the running for village clerk, hop­ ing to replace Pamela Godbey who chose not to defend her position due to her impending move from the village. Porter is a dietary aide and night cook at the Thomapple Manor near Hastings and is making her first bid for public office. She has been a resident of the village for 16 years. “I don’t really know much about the running of the village,” she admits, “so I would like to get involved and learn all I can.” Also hoping to be the top vote getter for the village clerk position is Rose Mary Heaton, 28, of 218 Francis St., Nashville. She currently works as the village’s office manager and is a lifelong resi­ dent of the village. Heaton holds a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University in political science. She attends St. Cyril Catholic Church, is a member of the Nashville Parent Teacher’s Organization and is the cookie chairperson for Nashville Girl Scout Troop 730. She and her husband David have two children, Kristen, 7, and Spencer, 2. Lois Elliston, 53, of 115 E. Francis St. is unopposed for the office of treasurer, a post she has held for 10 years. She also serves as part time office help for the village and is the deputy clerk. Elliston is a former village trustee as well. Having lived in Nashville for 34 years, she is a graduate of Nashville High School and is married to Richard Elliston. The couple has three children. Rose Heaton Lawrence Filter Cheryl Hartwell, Cindy Miller and Richard Elliston II, and two grandchildren, Christopher, 7, and Brent Hartwell, 4. Elliston keeps busy as president of the Wednesday even­ ing bowling league and as se­ cond vice president of the Hastings Women’s Bowling Association. She is a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and serves oh the pastor parish nomina­ tion committee. Hoping to retain his trustee seat is Lawrence Filter, 48, of 209 Francis St. He is employed at E.W. Bliss and has served on the Nashville Village Council for two years. He has been a resident of the village for five years and is a graduate of Nashville High School and the TCI Auto Course. As an active community member, Filter is president of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and is an adult spon­ sor of the Varsity Club for Three announce write-in by Shelly Suiser Two Vermontville residents have announced write-in cam­ paigns to seek four-year village council seats in Ver­ montville’s March 14 general village election while current trustee Russ Bennett said Thurday he will accept the available two-year post on the council if enough write-in votes are cast for him. With three four-year terms open, Sharon Faust and Janice Bailey have announced they will run as write-in can­ didates. Lana Oster previous­ ly had been the only candidate to seek a seat. Running on the Republican ticket, Oster, who resigned from the council Thursday Sharon Faust due to her temporary move from the village, plans to village for nearly three years. return to Vermontville and Faust said at Vermontville’s pursue her campaign for a se­ council meeting last week she cond four-year term as is in the race for trustee trustee. because she wants to be more Faust, of 485 W. Third St., involved with the community. has been a resident of the She is a member of the John Hughes ^37742 Marsha Ainslie Theodore Spolestra Maple Valley High School. He has been an official for basketball, baseball and soft­ ball for 24 years in high Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, has been a bingo worker for four years and has been bingo chairperson for one year. Faust formerly worked as a records clerk at Trans Russ Bennett America for nearly seven years. She and her husband, James, have two children, Vicky Koch, 13 and Susan Koch, 10. Bailey, 50, of 225 N. Main Sidney Green school athletics and enjoys playing basketball and softball. See Four, Page 2 Council positions St., is the wife of former trustee William Bailey who resigned last year. The couple has lived in Vermontville for nearly 15 years and are par­ tially responsible for starting the “meals-on-wheels” pro­ gram in the village and township of Vermontville. “I always have been com­ munity minded — to make it (Vermontville) a better town,” she said. “I supported Bill when he was on the coun­ cil. I fully supported that prison (proposal for Vermont­ ville). I know it’s a sore spot but I know a lot ofpeople who supported it. They just never spoke up.” Janice Bailey Lois Elliston Bailey works for the Eaton County Social Services help­ ing local elderly and sick peo­ ple with their needs. She has four children from a previous marriage: Joe, 33, Jerry, 31, Cindy, 28 and Cathy, 27, all of Washington state. Her youngest child is Daniel Bailey, 11, of Vermontville. “In the course of raising children I’ve been a den mother for four years. I was a youth leader for church teens and was a Sunday School teacher. I have been an active volunteer with the Eaton County Hospice since 1984 and have been an active member of the Vermontville fire and ambulance dt$artments since 1985,” she notes. “I’d like to get the com­ munity back together again so it’s not so split apart,” she added. Russell O. Bennett, ap­ pointed in 1985 to replace Judy Peterson as trustee until the next election, was elected by a public vote in a general village election in 1986 to fill the remaining two years of Peterson’s four year term. His term expires March 31. He said if enough votes are cast for him as a write-in, he would serve on the council another two years. Only one two year position See Three, Page 2 �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, February 9. 1988 — Page 2 Four candidates square off for three Council seats in Tuesday primary Confirmed from front page Filler has three children, Jennifer, 22, Angolia, 20 and Bryant. 17. “I have enjoyed serving the community for the last two yean," he says. "We have a good president and 1 think we have everything under control. "We as council have taken some big steps toward the community as far as new buildings and cleaning up the town, which, as I write, we have had our day in court and have won so far (referring to a recent guilty verdict found against R&F Industries). But there is always a chance for an appeal. So, 1 have been happy just to be able to have a say in local government. Marsha Ainslie. 37, is seeking a second consecutive two-year term in office as trustee. She is a lifelong resi­ dent of the village, is a 1969 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is a 1970 graduate of Wright's Beauty Academy. Ainslie has been a Girl Scout leader for five years and has been a softball coach for six years. She is also a member of the village plann­ ing committee. A resident of 111 Lentz St., Ainslie has two children, Marcie, 16 and Mitchell, 13. “I feel it’s important to be involved in my community," she says. “ I wish more peo­ ple would take time to come to the council meetings to see what running a village is all about." Ted Spoelstra. 55, of 1025 Sherman St.'" is a former twoterm council trustee and has lived in the . village for 13 years. He graduated from Maple Valley Adult Education in 1977 and works as a telephone service technician. He and his wife, Clara, have four children: Ted Spoelstra III, 29; Diane Nisse, 28; Sue Davis, 25 and Cara Spoelstra, 16. Sidney Green, 40, is mak­ ing his third bid for public of­ fice hoping to be elected for the first time in this election to a two year seat. He is a resi­ dent of 255 Fuller St., and is the owner of R & F Industries in Nashville. He is a lifelong How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? No problem. Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond your homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. And, it’s a very affordable pro­ tection to have. Just ask your “no problem” Auto­ Owners agent to tell you how Mortgage Life In­ surance can be no problem for our home and family. resident of the village and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1966. Green and his wife, Agnes, have three children: Michael, 13, Tony, 11 and Maria, 8. “I’m tired ofthe unfair way the council is going about do­ ing things,” he says, “especially with rights by taking them away especially with ordinances. I think they had better start caring about what happens before they start killing out the town. If I don’t have rights in a fenced yard to store anything, then I can’t run a business. What the village and the police depart- ment wants is to get rid ofmy vehicles which I have been doing. They just don’t want to see.” Voters can cast their ballots at the village council chambers at 204 N. Main St. Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The general election will be held March 14. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned stamps accepted. All sites are Menu barrier free. Call 948-4856 Wednesday, Feb. 10 before 1 p.tn. one day in ad­ Chicken with gravy, parslied vance for reservations. Meals potatoes, gelatin, roll, cup­ are served at: cake, 2% milk. Hastings-120 N. Michigan Thursday, Feb. 11 - Fried Ave. Monday, thru Friday. ocean perch, tarter sauce, Nashville-Masonic Temple. scalloped potatoes, spinach, Monday, through Friday. assorted roll, marg., fruit Delton-Faith United shortcake, 2% milk. Friday, Feb. 12 - Corned beef, boiled potato, steamed cabbage, rye bread, marg., fresh fruit, 2% milk. Monday, Feb. 15 - Closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Sloppy joes, potato gems, mixed veg., bun, fresh fruit, 2% Continued from front page milk. is open, however, which is be­ Events ing sought by Democrat Wednesday, Feb. 10 - Donald Martin of 187 Maple Delton—Eric Leep to speak at St. and Republican Erv 12:30, Nashville—Quilting. Wagner of 174 E. First St. Woodland—Sgt. Smith to The seat is being vacated by speak at 12:15. Hastings— Darryl Hale, appointed to Sing Along. replace Bill Baily who resign­ Thursday, Feb. 11 ed last year. Middleville—Rose and Clyde There are no candidates for Kemple to entertain at 11:30. a third four-year term being Nashville—Bingo, Delton— vacated by trustee Linda Valentines Day Party. Ramey. Friday, Feb. 12 - Hastings— Other candidates in the Hose Humphrey to entertain general election are: ircumat 10:30. Woodland-­ 1 bent President Beverly Sue Valentines Day Party and a Villanueva, uncontested; insing along with Isla. Monday, Feb. 15 - Closed. Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Hastings-The Wash Tub Trio to sing at 10:30. Nashville—Puzzles. M iddleville—Cards. Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. Three announce write-in candidacy in Vermontville cumbent clerk Sharon Stewart, uncontested; incum­ bent Republican treasurer Kathleen Marsh challenged by Democrat Ricki Hill. Vermontville is not required to hold a primary elec­ tion because some positions are uncontested and only one candidate from each party is running for the other posts. If other write-in votes are cast, the candidates with the most will be elected to the council. Ifa seat remains open after the election, the council will appoint someone to fill the vacancy (ies). Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for congregrate meals is $1 with food Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency a 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE For Sale KATHY’S SALVAGE CARPET our carpets have never been lived on! 100% nylon all colors & sizes. $l-$3 sq. yd. Plush $4-$5 sq. yd. Also new carpet starting at $4.99 sq. yd. to $9.99 sq. yd. 2154 Gun Lake Road, behind Union 76 Station, next to Bob’s Guns. 9:30-5:00 Tuesday thru Saturday. Area Church Schedules FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School..... 9:45 a.m. Morn. Worship..........11 a.m. Evening Worship....... 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting...... 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH MCTHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. .10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study......... .7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz 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 PEACE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship ..9:15 a.m. Sun. School.. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Atep/e Vctley News. Nashville. Tuesday February 9. 1968 — Page 3 School seniur set for Parents and adults Again this semester as pan of the new Skills for Adolescence classes at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, seminars, are being conducted for parents and other in- terested adults On Monday, Feb. 22. a veminar entitled "Supporting Young Adolescents: Improving Communications Skills’* will be held in the Jr.-Sr. High School library from 7-9 p .m. r ———— Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Feb. IS No school, possible make up day. Tuesday, Feb. 16 ’Nam Vets will serve breakfast as fundraiser for monument Beginning Sunday, Feb. 14, the Maple Valley chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be serving breakfast to raise funds for the monument. The breakfast will be served at the VFW Post 8260 in Nashville thanks to the post members* donating the use of their building. Breakfasts will be served every other Sunday from 8-11 a m. AD proceeds from the breakfast will go to lire monument. The members of the chapter have taken bids on the cost of the monument and the best price so far has been approx­ imately $6500. Since last fall the group has been able to raise about one third of the total needed through various fn nd raisers and donations from businesses and private individuals They have approached large businesses in die larger nearby towns ba have dm had any response. The average donation from the area has been $50. On March 19 and 26 the Vietnam Veterans are going to have a bow I mg tournament in Grand Ledge at the All Star Lanes. The entry fee for the tournament is $12 per person. If aoyoue is ■aerated in more ■ferantrou abott the kminunrent they cm call Harold Woodman ar 726-1176. Miscell AREA RUGS: You have seen these at Syrup Festival Now have room-size, also. See at 601 Reed, Nashville. 852-1963. Be Our Valentine! •Salad, ‘Chicken nuggets, •Pishwich. mashed potatoes, fuller, fruit cocktail, salad bar. Wednesday, Feb. 17 •Salad, •Taco’i, let- tucc/cheese ♦Peanut butter sand., corn, cherry crisp. Thursday, Feb. 18 ♦Salad, *Hot dog, *Chili dog, french fries, apple, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 19 ♦Salad, ♦Burritos. ♦Macaroni & cheese, green beans, juice, bread and butter. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. School Monday, Feb. 15 Regular or cheese hotdogs, french fries, pears, possible make up day. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Pizza, green beans, fruit mix. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Hamburger, corn, plesauce, pickles. ap- Thursday, Feb. 18 Spaghetti, cheese, peas, fruit jello, toasted bun. cookie. Friday, Feb. 19 Vegetable soup, crackers, celery sticks, peaches, bologna sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2%, White or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Monday, Feb. 15 No school, make up day. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Breakfast for lunch. French toast sticks, syrup or honey, sausage pattie. orange juice, fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Hot ham/cheese. carrot/cclcry sticks, peas, pears, birthday cake. We care about our customers at Eaton Federal Savings Bank. And we know how to make you happy with services like: •Four locations for more convenience •Complete Financial services •Convenient hours •Extra-large safe deposit boxes •Night deposit at Charlotte branch •Friendly service from familiar faces •Social Security Direct Deposit •Drive-in service Our customers are dear to our hearts. That's why we take this oppor­ tunity to tell you - thanks! Thursday, Feb. 18 Taco’s, lettuce/checse. corn, peanut butter sdw.. peaches. Friday, Feb. 19 Hamburger, french fries, baked beans, applesauce. Milk is served with every meal. WANTED Anvils, Baby Furniture, Elec. Dryers, Snow Blower, Wood Stoves, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Tools of All Sorts - Hand and Power, Color TV’s, Kitchen Sets. China Cabinets, Baseball Cards and all Reusable Merchandise. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N Main Nashville • SS2-M73 Mon Sai 900-500 Letyour local savings experts advise you on the benefits ofa N.O. W. Account at Eaton Federal Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 We Support the Charlotte Library Project. We invite the community to join us in giving to this worthwhile cause. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 9, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas Back Alley" life was interesting as coke is hard to start. Amos Palmer drove the bit Reo truck for French’s in Middleville, delivering sup­ plies. He was a very jolly per­ son and always had a funny story to tell. We were always on the loading dock when the Miller’s Ice Cream truck came, for they were generous with samples of Eskimo pies to us kids. The best dumps were on our side of the alley and we pro­ tected them. We fought other kids and chased them out of our territory, to protect out supply of waste tin and glass and any other material we A back alley has as much could use in building our huts going on as Main Street, and or underground caves. There sometimes activities that are were scraps of galvanized tin more entertaining. In the alley from Glasgow hardware’s back of our bakery there were dump. We used this for roofs trucks loading and unloading: on our huts or over our caves. Merle Scott delivering oil and We constructed the huts in gasoline; Voight’s delivering our garden spot back of the bread flour; Greenfield’s old bam. Often we kids would truck unloading tierces of find that our enemies had shortening, each weighing smashed our hut or broken the 400 pounds. glass; then we would search The heavy oak barrels were the dump for more material. much in demand by farmers; Charley Diamante always we sold them for one dollar, had a beautiful garden across but we like to use them to the alley from his (confec­ build fires in the Bennet Oven tionary and fruit) store. On Thefollowing is the sixth in a series ofboyhood recollec­ tions by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville ofthe 1920s and ’30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant located in what currently is known at the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. STANTON'S WiucTiorieeRS & c€n.toesMF. 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L-78.20 ACRES OF VACANT LAND for only $16,900 on a land contract or $15,500 CASH. Some woods. CH-63. THREE ACRES OF LAND goes with this two story, four bedroom home. $39,500. CH-81. $39,900 buys this one story country home with garage. Appliances included. CH-80. FOUR BEDROOM HOME located in the country on a paved road. $32,500. AT AUCTION Bi-level V-42. PRICE REDUCED - Large home on 2 acres located in the family home with fireplace Ionia area. and above ground pool. SOLD L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE HOME OR A RETIREMENT PROP-HOME LOTS. Water and sewer N-21. LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST ERTY? This ranch home wou ld be ideal — two bedrooms, first floor laundry attached garage, full ment. Nice back yard. V-43. REMODELED & area, available. Land contract terms with low down payment. Only $5,000 each. base-L-74. 50 ACRES of vacant land UPDATED two story home that will make an excellent starter or retirement property, $27,500, JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH................. CHRIS STANTON.............. BOB GARDNER................. CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... for only $22,500. Good land contract terms. LOTS OF RECENT SALES — WE NEED YOUR LISTING! CALL NOW O WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOU! ............................ 852-0712 ............................. 852-9191 ............................. 543-0598 ............................. 726-0331 ............................. 852-1867 nice days he and his wife were always hoeing it and keeping it clean of weeds. If you took a walk up the alley on Sunday, when you came to the back of Colin T. Munro’s store his shed doors would be open and there he would be cleaning and polishing his 1921 Nash. It was Kelly green with silver wire wheels and I do not believe it had ever been driven. Saturday nights you could hear the crunch of gravel and voices talking in the dark alley: someone taking a drink ofmoonshine then leaving the jar in the weeds. Occasionally you would see something go­ ing on that was best kept a secret. One citizen wandered the alley in the daytime as well as after dark. After 3.2 beer became legal, drunken men were seen more and more frequently in the alley. The operator of the saloon shoved these drunken men out the back door to let them wander around and sober up. It would not pay for them to have been seen on Main Street. I observed one citizen sleeping all afternoon in the hot sun in the tall grass beside the alley. The alley held an attraction for kids. Saturday morning we would gather behind Wenger’s meat market. Bing Wenger had a pair of boxing gloves, and we’d box until we could no longer raise our arms. Some of the country kids were real tough. We did not go by rounds. While we were boxing, Menno Wenger would be kill­ ing chickens in the back ofhis shop. Chicken was not taken as an everyday meal then. It was expensive, and some politicians ran on the slogan, “Two chickens in every pot. ” From the back of Diamante’s store, we kids would take the stalks from which he had cut the hands of bananas. These were extreme­ ly tough green stems about the size of a baseball bat. We would flail each other with them until one or the other hollered “enough.” One day we found a box of wormy cigars. They were full of worm holes. Carl Brown tried to smoke them, but they did not draw good. Too many holes. C.L. Glasgow had a warehouse back of his store, and the distance between the two buildings was only the width of an Associated truck. Attached to the warehouse was another long shed, and at­ tached to that was a two-story bam. The Model-T pickup they used in the hardwrae business was stored there. Upstairs in the loft was a quantity of musty hay and hundreds of old fimny-papes. Carl Brown and I used to go up there and read them. Back of Harry Hale’s old drug store was a super privy that had not been used for years. It probably was one of the best constructed privies The comings and goings along the alley west of Main Street provided both excitement and entertain­ ment for young Howard Belson and his contemporaries. There never was a lack of things to see or do, including playing on an old horse-drawn hearse parked benind Feighner’s furniture store (right). By 1931, when this photo of a Woman's Literary Club costume event was taken, the store had been converted into the present-day Masonic Temple, but the outline of the old d storage sned can still be seen on the back of the building. On Sundays, one could A "bull wagon" remembered by Howard Belson was stored in a shed in a cow pasture on the flood plain west of the back alley. y. The wagon was designed for hauling animals to the slaughterhouse, but young Belson saw it in use only for newlyweds' shivarees on Main Street. Here, the same wagon represents John Ackett's meat market in an about-1910 Nashville Harvest Festival parade. ever built. It was made of tongue-and-groove oak inside and out, double-walled. I do not know if we bought it or if it was given to us, but we wanted it to. build oven fires at the bakery. I spent many hours trying to smash it into kindling wood, but the lumber had seasoned for so many years that it had an almost in­ destructible toughness. On the flood plain back of the valley was a cow pasture with a shed. Here, Henry Roe kept a cow and milked her morning and night. Also stored there was a bull wagon. It had two stanchions and a windlax to pull balky animals into the stanchions, to haul them off to the slaughterhouse. The only purpose I ever saw the wagon us­ ed for was to shivaree newlymarried couples up and down Main Street. In back of W.D. Feighner’s furniture store (now the Masonic Temple) was a­ horse-drawn hearse. A lot of kids played on it. South on the west alley, Frank Louder kept a jackass with a good sense of timing. At five minutes to twelve he would bray and in five minutes the noon whistle would blow. One time an Associated truck going through the valley in back of Appelman’s store (most recently Grandma’s Greenery) fell partially into an ancient, lone-forgotten fire cistern under the west half of the building. As the Depression deepened more stores on Main Street became empty. There was a man who moved into the former Kleinhans store. It seemed his only occupation was to tinker. He fooled around with broadcasting and radio materials. A person listening to his own radio would suddenly be shocked to hear a man’s voice, three times the volume of his pro­ gram. The FCC put a stop to his broadcasting. Hurd’s garage became his next empty building to oc­ cupy. The man had a plane that he worked on. When the big door facing the alley was open, we kids gathered out­ side and watched. The airplane was chocked and in the cockpit Kenneth Dean would work the controls. A spin of the prop and Kenneth would- gun the motor, pull back on the stick, and the tail of the plane would lift off the floor. The noise was deafening. Kenneth, with a big smile and his hair whipping in the breeze, was in one of his finest moments. Living by an alley was interesting and educational. (To be continued next week) stroll north up the alley and, in a shed at the rear of Colin T. Munro's store, see him polishing his 1921 Nash. Howard Belson doubted that the auto had ever been driven. Munro, seen here circa-1930 in the Masonic Order's Knights Templar uniform, was a longtime local grocer. Before his death in 1960, he had racked up a total of 55 years of operation in the same location, setting a record for Nashville merchants. At the onset, he delivered grocery orders by horse-drawn wagon. Timothy Smith receives ‘Mason of the Year’ On Jan. 23, Brother Timothy Smith was presented with a Mason of the Year Award by Worshipful Master Maynard Mathis. Brother Lawrence Frith was master of ceremonies, giving a short biography of Smith. About 50 friends and relatives were pre­ sent at a potluck dinner in Smith’s honor. The guest speaker was in­ troduced by Frith, Brother James Schultz a member of the Grand Ledge Speaker’s bureau was guest speaker. HAPPY VALENTINE’S Give a ' Gift Certificate ....to your favorite person. CALL JAN OR JODI AT ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main St., Vermontville • 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon.-Fri. some evenings by appt. �Benefit walk warms those less fortunate p L ■ - < AC A jSie %Zk Barry County residents are invited to join hundreds of volunteers in three other southern lower Michigan counties in a “Walk for Warmth” to be held on Satur­ day, Feb. 13. The Barry County “Walk” will be held in Hastings and lake place over a fixed three mile route. The meeting and ending point will be the Free Methodist Church, 301 State Road. A warming up stop is provided at the half way point and route safety will be monitored by the Tri-County Alert Chib. Approximately 20 businesses have donated prizes to be raffled to par­ ticipants and refreshments. Walkers and runners will be asked to bring pledge sheets or sign a waiver of liability. (Those under 18 will need a consent signature from parent or guardian). Walker may sign op from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The "kick-off" ceremony will begin at 9:50 a.m. with Rep Rep. Robert Bender, (R-Middlcvillc), be- mg the guest speaker. The fund raising event is being undertaken in response to a severe need for money to help with beating related e x iscmce of a number of pro­ grams io address the problem and because of limned money and narnm eligibility requirements of those pro­ grams. only about one-third of the people in need actually receive any farm of financial asststance The problem is most acute with elderly peo­ ple. the working poor and others not eligible far public assistance. All do ons and pledges will he used ex­ clusively to assist with heat related emergenttea in Barry County. Anyone interested in givmg a donation. walking (or runn­ ing! or more in format nm. may contact the Community Action Agency. 220 W. Court St . Hastings. Ml 49058 or phone *>48-4883 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. io 5 p.m. Local lunch group will hear about FFA and woodworking | oror 50 are united to the monthly luncheon at the Maple Valley Jr -Sr High School Tuesday, Feb. 16 at I p.m. The group will meet in the library and parking will be available in front of the school. FFA members and wood­ working students w ill present the program. To make a reservation, call 852-9275 by Monday noon on Feb. 15. If you hare had a btrthday dunag the month of February, indicate this also. Anyone welcome to attend. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S, Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 £a1£ul fAlik 5.iar(fc M. _IhWl _ L .Mill .. dlehcn feHood ^hklju 'feijoei j ’iWillbiiu, kulfounj tfiuLL weeson ^teib»' »' ffllslolu ■ NoshA w*:-' -Gmail MSlIlIRt, feHtefo A |H MM* oh m|jo *®o^" steWn Kite»l«W»i fim’W’ ta'«i,*ji« Vermontville Firemen’s dance is Feb. 27 The Vermontville Fire Department will be hosting its annual dance to raise money for new equipment on Satur­ day, Feb. 27. The event will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the fire barn. Music will be by Party Down. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per couple. Ur™’ toteWw«V iltj«s mlot' &■* T^«J* Get the Top Quality Parts & Ser­ vice you deserve at... o *offi* jLiiijuimit fJ*m‘* * Li»iwtf|*,‘* TROWBRIDGE’S I®? ««’*& •f ifte foffllstti^, gUiUl* Tickets are available at the door or at Ken's Standard Sta­ tion or from any firefighter. 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The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 'Cluto-Ownen Insurance 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852 9680 JhtNo Pobfom fkop&r �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 9, 1988 — Page 6 Local Eagle Scout project is 'saving lives by Shelly Sulser An Eagle Scout project cur­ rently taking shape in Nashville is designed to save lives by better informing local ambulance personnel about their potential patients. Lee Ossenheimer, a member of Boy Scout Troop 176, has coordinated the distribution of medical infor­ mation cards that will be kept on file by Nashville Emergen­ cy Medical Technicians (EMTs). “I think it will benefit peo­ ple because when the EMTs are making a run, they can use the card to know ahead of time ifthe person has allergies or if they’re on antibiotics,” said Ossenheimer. “They will have knowledge of the person before they arrive on the scene. It could possibly save lives.” Ossenheimer took on the project after learning of an identical program in place in Vermontville. “I took a CPR class (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) taught by Lana Oster from the Vermontville ambulance service,” said Ossenheimer. “This is one service they pro­ vide for the people in Ver­ montville. So when it came time for my Eagle project, I went to Pat Powers (the Nashville Ambulance service) and he said they would like the service in Nashville.” Ossenheimer, currently a “Life” scout, said he needed to complete a project that would take at least 60 hours in order for him to earn his Eagle status. Ossenheimer said Oster gave him the basic guidelines regarding the project and what Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Nashville boy scout Lee Ossenheimer is working to earn his Eagle Scout ranking by coordinating an ambulance service medical information card project that will help emergency medical technicians know more about their potential patients’ needs. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road information the cards should contain. The 5,000 cards were paid for by the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance Service and printed by students ofthe State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRC) of Pine Lake. The ambulance service also picked up the tab for a file to Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), Broker “Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" (Graduate Realtors Institute) .Eves. 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI 852-1515 IN NASHVILLE - "Cozy" 7 room, 2 story home, 3 (possible 4) bedrooms, good starter or retirement home!! plus acre, 3 bedrooms, 28x40 pole barn, beautiful view, sets high. Listed at $45,900. (CH-251) OPEN STONE PORCH (10x90), 5 bedrooms, library and parlor are features of this "turn of the century" home. Many original features plus new fur­ nace, vinyl siding and storm windows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) "Charming" 1-year-old, 2 bedroom ranch home (like new) on 1 acre in the country east of Charlotte, stained doors & woodwork, tilt-out double pane insulated win­ dows, oak cabinets, extra large closets, full basement, high efficiency furnace & water heater. Home is insu­ lated for low heating costs — 8x12 garden shed w/electric also included._____ (HJ-98-LE) VACANT PARCELS: 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your LAKE FRONTAGE & SO ACRE FARM bedrooms, large yard, fruit trees, new windows & carpe­ ting, 24x32 workshop & gar­ age with 220 elec. Price: $29,900. (V-245) (Lakewood Schools), well kept 3 bedroom home with sun porch and solar plus a new 40x56 pole barn, excellent fences and 20 rods of lake frontage. Possible land con­ tract to qualified buyer. Price: $80,000. (F-223) ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) ■ 15 HUNTER'S “MOVE-IN” AT CLOSE - VER­ MONTVILLE ■ 2 STORY HOME - 2 choice of two. Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, blacktop road. Land contract terms! (VL-189) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. with 21 acres Thornapple KALKASKA • Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond Possible land contract terms. River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) sites. Borders state land. Contract terms. (VL-192) (VL-252) DREAM woods Name Phone ' Name . Phone Doctor ;■ 1 - .-Si'' / . . . Phone Preferred­ 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT 1-YEAR-OLD HOME - NOW $47,900. on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available — all for $52,900. Sex------------ Notify in case of Emergency Chronic Illnesses PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE Phone City JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR, GRI on 1 LISTING Full name Address _______ Date of Birth Medication Currently Used REALTOR’ WEST OF CHARLOTTE • MAPLE NEW .... Allergies. VALLEY SCHOOLS - Built in 1978 On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room 8 dining room. (V-213) Date Hospital Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 equal housing opportunities Nash. Jit Map>«Grov<> Castleton AMBULANCE SERVICE & - Scouts will go door-to-door distributing cords like these to residents of Nashville. They can also be obtained by out-of-town residents at a number of area businesses. carry the 5 X 7 cards on the ambulance. The cards will contain space for residents to include the names of two people to notify in the event of an emergency; the patient’s doctor’s name and his/her phone number; which hospital the patient prefers; what allergies the pa­ tient may have; medication used; chronic illness(es); date of birth; sex; address and telephone number. Room on the back of the card for additional informa­ tion could be used to tell medical technicians that the patient sleeps upstairs or down and if the stairs are nar­ row in the house, any possible problems the EMTs may have getting inside the house, etc. Ossenheimer plans to go door-to-door in Nashville to distribute the cards with help Continued on next page— Tired of the Same four walls? Wallpaper Sale 20 Off In-store specials on wallpaper paste, primer and tools. ASHVILLE HARDWARE 852-0713 Open Monday thru Saturday 8:30-5:00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 9, 1988 — Page 7 Eagle Scout project saving lives Continued from page 6 Two injured in Thursday collision Two people were taken to Pennock Hospital early Thursday after their vehicles collided head-on on a narrow bridge on West Vermontville Hwy. east of Vermont­ ville. Ambulance volunteer Rod Harmon said a Chevrolet Celebrity driven by Sylvia Williams, 56, of Brown Rd., collided with a car driven by Michael Evans, 17, of 3189 N. Bradley, Charlotte. Both sustained minor injuries and both had been wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Poem is work of local student Students in Mrs. Nonna Acker's “Writing for Publica­ tion’’ class, offered second semester at Maple Valley High School, will be submit­ ting weekly writings to the “Maple Valley News” for the remainder of the school year. Readers may expect to en­ joy poems, features, essays, short stories and news article written by young local talent. This week’s featured writer is Cari Bigelow, a junior at Maple Valley High School. Winter In winter white and frosty bleak The snow falls silently at my feet A soft white blanket pure and true protects the ground from the feet of men who travel there now and then The crystalline splendor winter brings The sports and carols and spirits that spring From the beauty of winter there for all to behold Ancient and mysterious like the days of old. A Monet’s stillness brings you back To so many winters come before And so many yet to come. Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 haw kiW ' ' WV MW 1 MW VU 1 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN from other scouts Feb. 12, 15 and 27. They will have with them a letter of endorsement by Powers and the scouts will return to the houses to collect the completed cards in March. Scouts collecting the cards will have boxes with slits in the lid so the cards can not be seen by them. Residents in the village who do not get cards at their home and those who live outside the village can obtain cards at Mace Pharmacy, Hastings Ci­ ty Bank Nashville branch, Nashville Hardware, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, the post of[fice, Cappon’s Quick Mart, Carl’s Super Market and the Country Kettle Cafe. They can be returned only to Mace Pharmacy. All information included on the cards is considered con­ fidential and will only be seen by members of the ambulance crew and Mace Pharmacy owner Dave Mace when they are collected. One card for each family member should be completed, Ossenheimer said. “There will be a card for everybody in the family and they will be filed in alphabetical order,’’ Ossenheimer noted. He added that displays con­ taining the cards may be left in the various businesses in- definitely so new residents to the area can take part if they wish. When a resident moves out of the area, has an update to their card information or passes away, the ambulance service should be notified. “We’d really like to get people interested in filling out the cards,” Ossenheimer said. He added his project has been approved by his troop’s governing source, the West Michigan Shores Council. He said although only 60 hours are required for an Eagle scout designation, he calculates the medical infor­ mation card project will add up to nearly 130 hours. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100_____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 HAIRSTYLES Go from “fair" to “fabulous" this Valentine’s Day with a new hairdo, cut and styled by our experts! The Mirrors image luiaae. mXIjo wiuou 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mo'1n1*.1, TI uU e w sO ., WVVeCdU.), TI hllUurIOs.,| iFlrli. 9Cz-5 Saturdays by Appointment Thank You CARD OF THANKS A sincere Thank You to everyone who remembered our family with flowers, cards, foods and prayers during the loss of our loved one Harlon (Pete) Hollister. A special Thank You to Elsie Wolever for the luncheon after services, also, for the donation for the Heart Associa­ tion and Ambulance Service. Thank You also to Rev. Potter and Dishman. Mrs. Viola Hollister ________________ & Family CARD OF THANKS I take this opportunity to thank you one and all for your love and caring while I was in the hospital in Florida. The Lord stood by me and strengthened me through your prayers, tele­ phone calls, floral arrangements, letters, cards and gifts. A special thank you to my families and neighbors for their help and kindnesses to me since I came home. May God bless you one and all. .___________Viola Avery THANK YOU ALL We would like to thank the Nashville Police Department, the fire department, all the para­ medics, the emergency room doctors and nurses of Pennock Hospital, who were working the night of Novenber 27,1987 and anyone else who may have helped with assitance in trying to save our daughter, Sheila Allen’s life. We know you all worked very fast and did all that you could. We would also wish to thank the community ofNash­ ville and Vermontville for their love and support through this very sad death and tragedy. Sincerly The Family of Sheila Allen For your Valentine ... A HELIUM BALLOON $050 each eac Handcrafted Gifts for your Special Valentine. t* Come in and see our new look! REMEMBER ALL YOUR VALENTINES! Remember V. Your WMBM1W Hours ours 9 a.m. to o 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashvill e Ph. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 9, 1988 — Page 8 Too many fours, Lions drop 68-62 decision to Springfield, Friday It was another case of foul play for the Maple Valley basketball team. For the second straight week the Lions committed an excessive amout of fouls and lost a basketball game. Last Friday the foul and subse­ quent free throw situation led to a narrow 68-62 loss against Springfield. The Lions were whistled down for 24 fouls to only 18 for the Rams. As a result, Maple Valley hit only 10-of-15 free throws in­ cluding only one in the entire second half. Springfield was 16-of-32 including 8-of-15 in the final eight minutes. The Lions’ fifth straight loss dropped them to 5-9 overall and 3-7 in the SMAA. “I thought we played well, except it got to the point in the fourth quarter where we kept putting them at the line,” said Lion coach Jerry Reese. “Teams are getting twice as many free throws as us and it’s free throws that usually determine a game anyway.” The Springfield game was almost a repeat of last Fri­ day’s 66-55 loss to Olivet. In TTnnrnnTTTTnnnnTTnnTnnnnnnnTTnnnTHTTnTnnTTTnTnnTr sports iniUnHiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiJiiiiiinHHiiiiiHiiiiiiHiiiimiiiiii'iiiiHi! that game the Lions had 27 fouls to only 17 for Olivet. The Eagles shot 39 free throws to only 18 for the Lions. Despite the fouls, Maple Valley held an eight-point lead until midway through the fourth quarter when the Rams spurted ahead. The game had been tied 44-44 at the end of three quarters. Maple Valley jumped out to an early 14-11 lead and still led 34-26 at the half. But an 18-10 Springfield third period advantage helped the Rams tie the game. Neither team shot well from the floor. Maple Valley hit 25-of-72 shots while Spr­ ingfield was only a slightly better 25-of-62. Springfield also outre­ bounded Maple Valley 37-25. Matt Forell scored a gamehigh 16 points for Maple Valley while Mike Evans add­ ed 14. Scot Lenz chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds while Barry Carpenter tallied eight. Maple Valley travels to Bronson on Friday. 8th grade basketball wins two The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team defeated Woodland 37-34 and Battle Creek St. Philip 43-38. The top scorers in the Woodland game were Matt Gates 10 points and Jeremv Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/z miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays HEY! Sampson 10 points (two-3 pointers). Mickey Collier ad­ ded 6 points. In rebounding, Derek Morawski pulled down 11; and Darrel Stine had 7 boards. The team played a 5th quarter. M.V. won that by a score of 10-8. Chris Varney had a couple of key steals and poured in 6 points for the eighth grade team. Saturday at the Olivet in­ vitational, M.V. defeated St. Philip. Ten players scored for the eighth grade team. Matt Gates hhd 12 points and Mickey ^Collier added 10 points. Darrel Stine and Derek Morawski led the team in rebounding with 13 and 6 respectively. Luke Kinyon pulled down 4 rebounds to help the M.V. cause. The eighth graders host Saranac Monday and travel to Olivet to play Bellevue in the finals ofthe Olivet tournament on Saturday. stop at Vermontville Hardware for superior prices and service. This past week the Maple Valley Freshmen added 2 more wins to up their season mark to 12-0. The perfect record was almost stopped Tuesday night at Pottersville. Maple Valley was leading by 18 points go­ ing into the last quarter when COMMISSION ORDER (Under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SPEARING SEASON — STATEWIDE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11, 1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take sturgeon by means of spears from the inland waters of this state, except during the month of February of each year. This takes effect effectorder through March 31,April p1993.1,, 1988, and shall remain in Commission & Legislative Liaison Count Seventh grade basketball team advances to Olivet Tournament by defeating St. Philip The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team advanc- M.V. freshmen now 12-0 Now that we've got your attention, sources Commission Barry Carpenter of Maple Valley gets off a shot in Friday's 68-62 loss against Springfield. iSned: Gordon t. Director Pottersville roared back to within 2 points with 50 seconds to go. But, the M.V. freshmen held on to win 56-52. Top scorer for the freshmen was Jason Hoefler with 19 points. Rebounding honors went to Jeff Moore with 14 and Scott Casteele 11. Friday night Maple Valley used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Battle Creek St. Philip by a score of 64-33. Jason Hoefler and Scott Castelle both tallied 13 points while Ron Merrill tossed in 12. Maple Valley had a very strong rebounding game with Scott Casteele pulling down 19, Hoefler 11 and Dave Nehmer 10. The freshmen’s next action will be Friday night when they travel to Bronson. FFA news "flash" If you are reading this on Tuesday, Feb. 9, there’s still time to act! Tonight is your chance to join past F.F.A. members at the FFA Alumni Banquet at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Dinner will be supplied by the 1987-88 Maple Valley F.F.A. Come help the group launch the new Alumni Chapter. “Don’t worry about a reservation just come join us. Guests are also welcome,’’ said a spokesperson. ed to the finals of the Olivet Scott English with 9, Brian Junior High basketball tourna­ Carpenter 6, and Kale Dipert ment by defeating Battle 5. Steve Hopkins and Greg Garn had fine defensive Creek St. Philip 34-31. St. Phil closed a 23-16 third games for the Lions. Maple Valley will take on quarter gap to one point with six seconds left in the game, Olivet in the finals on Satur­ but Brian Carpenter hit two day afternoon Feb. 13 at ap­ dutch free throws to make the proximately 1 p.m. final score 34-31. The Lions were led in scor­ ing by Brian Carpenter 8 points, Scott English 7, and Kale Dipert 6. The rebounding was led by ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST Sponsored be Veitnam Vets ofAmerica Sunday, February 14th — 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Nashville VFW Post Proceeds to fund memorial Bud & Bud Lite 12 pack BIC LIGHTERS a/»1 Ba remans 1 gal. Homo deposit i JJ's .. Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 S �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 9. 1988 — Page 9 Castleton Twp. man to face theft charges in circuit court by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Castleton Township man who has seven previous felony convictions was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on Monday to face charges of larceny and concealing stolen property. Robert A. Murray, ofThor­ napple Lake Road, is schedul­ ed to be arraigned Feb. 24 in circuit court on charges of larceny over $100 and receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property. Murray is accused of steal­ ing a Mercury 200-horse power motor boat engine in convictions were for escape from prison, Crowley said. If convicted of the habitual charge, Murray could face life in prison. At his preliminary exam on Monday, two co-defendents testified that Murray took the engine from a boat parked at a cottage near Thomapple Lake. Gerald L. Sprague, of 1204 Charlton Dr., testified that he saw Murray taking the motor off the boat, which was parked at a cottage a short distance from Sprague’s home. Sprague said he helped Murray drag the engine from the boat, across a neighbor’s property, to Sprague's driveway. Once there, Murray, Sprague and James. L. Franks — who was living with Sprague at the time — helped lift the boat in the back of Murray’s car. Both Sprague and Franks were originally charged with larceny and receiving and concealing stolen property in the case. But both were allowed to plead to lesser offenses September. The two charges each carry penalties of five years in prison and/or $2,500 in fines.. At Murray’s preliminary exam Monday in 56th District Court, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said he would be filing an additional charge alleging that Murray is an habitual offender. Murray has seven previous felony convictions, ranging from larceny to carrying a concealed weapon. Two ofthe ^H?flnTFnnTnTTnnnnniffnTnnTiinniiinTnnnnnTnnnnnTnff Obituaries lUUUUUWUUiUUlUUUUlUUUUUUUUlUIU^ Vernon J. Navue LAKE WORTH FLA. Vernon J. Navue, of Lake Worth, Florida and formerly of Nashville, died January 23, 1988 in Florida. Mr. Navue was bom on September 12, 1915 in Nashville, the son ofDale and Deta Navue. He was raised in the Nashville area and graduated from Nashville High School. He retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing after 37 years and moved to Florida. He was a lifetime member ofthe Mason­ ic Lodge #33 F & AM ofLans­ ing, Michigan B.P.O.E. #1530 in Lake Worth and he was a WWII Army Veteran. Mr. Navue is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Joyce Duffey of Boca Raton, Fla. and Joan Brown of Lake Worth, Fla.; three grandchil­ dren; and several cousins. Funeral services were held January 26 at Earl Smith and Son Funeral Home, Lake Worth, with the Rev. Steven Lipman officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Worth Cancer Fund. in exchange for their testimony against Murray. Both are awaiting sentenc­ ing in Barry County Circuit Court. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Lynn Crunenden. who investigated the case, said the theft took place sometime during the week of Sept. 7. 4-H Rodeo Club meeting set The organizational meeting for the Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club will be Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. The club is open to any youth 9-19 years of age as of Dec. 31, 1988. Adults are also encouraged to become involved. Registration and insurance forms will be handed out. There will be time alloted to learn how to or practice rop­ ing and other activities. The boat's owner testified he had left die motor on the boat over the Labor Day weekend. When he returned the follow­ ing weekend, he discovered the engine missing. Crunenden said deputies were able to follow the tracks caused when the engine was dragged across the ground. The drag marks led from the boat to Sprague’s driveway, he said. Bond was set at $7,500. Cobb Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Edith Hawkins of Nashville; four step-sons, Donald and Ronald Hawkins of Hastings, Lawrence Hawkins of Grand Rapids, and Carl Pickens of Hastings; four grandchildren; two brothers, Myron Hawkins ofHastings, Keith Hawkins of Battle Creek; one sister, Esther Gross of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vemmarie Hawk­ ins and Mildred Todd; two brothers, Paul and Kenneth Hawkins. Funeral services will held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hasitngs with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. SAVE 55* Save 55C on one multipack of bottles or cans, or one 2-liter bottle of Sprite or diet Sprite. Expiration Date: April 30,1988 TO THE DEALER: For each coupon you acceptt as our autho­ rized agent we will pey you the face value of this coupon, plus 8C for handling allowance provided you and your customer have complied with the terms of this offer. Any other applica­ tion constitutes fraud. Invoices showing your purchase of suf­ ficient stock to cover ail coupons must be shown upon request. Void if prohibited. taxed or restricted. Customer must pay any required bottle deposit and sales tax. Cash value1/20 r Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 ■[ of 1 cent This coupon may be redeemed by mailing to: The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan, P.O. Box 700040, BRaao,TX 885700040._________________ ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS: tive products. Only 1 coupon per required pur­ chase. Offergoodonly in territory served byThe Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan. Any other use constitutes fraud. Qualified products: "Sprite" and “diet Sprite” are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. ©1988. 028021R �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 9, 1988 — Page 10 Maple Valley Board of Education MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING ADM. BLDG., 7:00 P.M., MONDAY, JAN. 25, 1988 Present: L. Lehman, J. Brumm, B. Flower, D. Hawk­ ins, R. Tobias, C. Viele, C. Wolff - Superintendent, B. Pino. Absent: K. Bahs - Student Rep. 1. Opening: Special meeting called to order by President L. Lehman. 2. Roll Call Vote: Roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 3. Bus Bids: There will be a listing in the papers to receive bids on two used school busses, a Delta heavy duty wood lathe 12" and a Boise crane spindle sander. 4. Watson: A letter was read from Audrey Watson, requesting a part time position for the 1988-89 school year. Motion made by C. Viele, supported by R. Tobias to accept her request. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Questions to Bob Watts: B. Pino reported back to the board answers from Bob Watts on some numerous questions that were asked at the last special board meeting. One of the answers from Mr. Watts was unclear to the board. Brumm will contact Watts' office for clarifica­ tion. It was advised by Mr. Watts that the board should meet and discuss what their priority would be for the superintendent before they meet with CMU. 6. Printers: Prices from local printers were received. It was decided that Diane Casteele would do the brochures. There was a lengthy discussion bn what would appear in the brochure. It was decided to have 150 copies made. Consensus by all. 7. Posting for Applicants: It was discussed to make changes on the posting from Mr. Watts. These changes are: REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of an M.A. degree in School Administration or equivalent. Hold a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate. Meet the requirements set forth by the State Department of Education and State Accrediting organizations. B. Pino will contact Bob Watts' office to make the changes. These changes will coincide with the brochure. 8. Procedure on Receiving Applications: A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Flower for the procedure on receiving applications to read as follows: ---- Applications received will be dated when received. Vermontville Residents The last date to register to vote in the Village General Election is Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1988. The General Election will be held on Monday, March 14, 1988. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk — The Board Secretary will open the applica­ tions and date them. — Applications will be logged, numbered and put in individual folders. __ A date will be added when the acknowledg­ ment letter is sent. — Each application folder will be filed in a locked file in the order they are received, which will be retained in the Administration Office. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 9. Recommend for Architect: Motion made by C. Viele to accept Gerald Aldrich recommenda­ tion to go with Randy L. Case, Architecture & Design. Supported by Tobias. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Tobias, Viele, Pino, Lehman. Nays: Hawkins. Motion carried. 10. Special Meeting: There will be a special meeting February 8, 1988, at the Administra­ tion Office, 7:00 p.m. 11. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn, B. Pino, supported by Hawkins. Ayes: All. Motion carried. "Proposed minutes are subject to approval at the February 11, 1988 regular board of education meeting." Castleton Township BOARD MEETING SUMMARY Feb. 3, 1988, 7-9:30 p.m. Castleton Township Hall. All board members present plus Lorna Wilson and County Commissioner Orvin Moore. General Fund Balance $42,103.79: Fire Voted $19,402.41; Amb. Voted $28,335.92; Twp. Improve­ ment $67,361.96; Cem. Perp. Care $183.86; Barryville Perp. Care $25.02. Bills approved: AT&T....................... Marshall & Swift... Fund Balance........ Hast. City Bank.... J.W. Cooley........... Lakewood Ed........ J.W. Cooley........... Micro Science, Inc ..$36.35 ..450.00 ...900.00 ..262.84 ..667.22 ...100.00 ..124.22 1795.00 Information packets being prepared for new families Representatives from the Vermontville and Nashville chambers of commerce and the Maple Valley Community Education Staff met recently PRIMARY ELECTION For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political partied participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: Village Village Village Village Village President 2 Year Term Clerk 2 Year Term Treasurer 2 Year Term Assessor 2 Year Term Trustees 2 Year Terms 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 / o clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o clock in the evening, and not longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. 2-4L? FOR a THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPENJJNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION D.AY. PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk .389.27 .373.93 .416.66 ...15.68 ...26.53 ...59.37 ... 18.28 148.61. Transfer in budget increasing Assessor, Clerk and Treasurer each $2000 for software and decreasing Township Hall by $6000. Lorna Wilson gave complete report on Putnam Library, including personnel, plans for addition, ac­ tivities and financial. Lorna was re-appointed to the Library Board for an additional four years. Motion to notify County Clerk, as required by law, that Castleton Township does not wish to elect a constable. Commissioner Moore gave report of work at the County. Concerns and ideas relating to various Township projects were discussed. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE STATE OF MICHIGAN AT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 N. MAIN STREET within said Village on FEBRUARY 15, 1988 (1) (1) (1) (1) (3) J. Jarvie................ L. Pixley................ R. Frolich.............. Village of Nash.... Michigan Bell....... Nelson Rasey....... J. Jarvie................. Consumers Power to discuss the contents of a packet of information for new families moving into the Maple Valley area. The packet will include coupons from business belonging to the two chambers, a listing of the churches, school, civic and service organizations, as well as the new school district brochure. The committee is in the pro­ cess of gathering the informa­ tion at this time. Businesses who would like to participate should call Doug Durkee, president of the Vermontville Chamber or Dave Liebhauser, vice president ofthe Nashville Chamber. Those who would like in­ formation about their chureh, service or civic organization included should call the Com­ munity Education Office at 852-9275, or Community Representative Mildred Peabody, or Jan Mittelsteadt. The committee would like to include the name of an organization, address, phone and meeting times. The committee will meet again on Friday, Feb. 26 and hopes to have the information compiled at that time. The community represen­ tatives are calling on families in the Maple Valley area and they hope to begin calling on new families in the near future. — AGENDA ITEMS — Maple Valley Board off Education Meeting JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Thursday, February 11, 1988 • 7:00 p.m. 1. Second reading related to policy covering stu­ dent representation on the Board of Education. 2. Principal David Doozan is recommending that Teresa Maurer be employed as Chapter I read­ ing teacher for the period January 29 through June 10, 1988. 3. Approval of the Maple Valley Schools partici­ pating in the Project Apex training program for teachers. 4. Advisor Judith Hager is requesting approval to hold a lock-in the evening of March 18 for the SADD organization. 5. Acceptance and board action relative to bids on the following: 1975C International School Bus 1976D International School Bus Delta Heavy Duty Wood Lathe Boice Crane Spindle Sander 6. Consideration for the position of curriculum coordinator taking into considertion the employment and duties of the new superinten­ dent of schools. 7. Presentation by Victor Schug regarding Eaton Intermediate special education programs in­ volving all the school districts within the Eaton Intermediate School District. Country Living series will feature gardening topics Living in the country, on one acre or 100 acres, provides many opportunities... Fresh air to breathe, lots of space for the kids to play, your own trout stream, and room to garden. The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service has scheduled a series of meetings for both the new and experienced gardener. The free meetings will explore the latest growing recommenda­ tions for a variety of hor­ ticultural crops and the home landscape. The meeting will be held Thursday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 201 *4 Grand Street, in Eaton Rapids. Topics to be discussed in- clude: March 3, Growing Christmas Trees; March 10 Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries and Tree Fruit; and March 17 Beautiful Home Grounds. Reservations are required by Feb. 29. To register, contact the Extension Office, 126 N. 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February 9. 1988 — Page 11 Oster resigns Vermontville council, ambulance director positions Lions crown winter royalty In a ceremony preceding Maple Valley's loss to Battle Creek Springfield Friday, seniors Scot Lenz and Amy Walker were crowned king and queen for the winter homecoming festivities. Lenz and Walker are congratulated by the new king's father, Maple Valley Principal Larry Lenz, before the between game crowd. (Maple Valley News photo by Fred Bloem) Career awareness program planned The Eaton Teen Club is sponsoring a Career Awareness Program on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. A panel of professional people and career counselors will discuss and answer questions on career options, resumes, colleges and other topics. The program is open to any older teen or adult. Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 14, 1988 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Elec­ tion 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 HOME FEBRUARY 16, 1988 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act. No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 553 S. State Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of 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 remainremain­ ing such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE PRESIDENT 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE CLERK 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TREASURER 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE ASSESSOR 3-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TRUSTEES PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk by Shelly Su Ise r Vermontville Council President Pro-Tem Lana Oster has resigned her posi­ tion because she moved from the village Jan. 15. Oster's resignation was an­ nounced in her absence at a meeting Thursday. She had previously made a verbal resignation to Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. Stewart said. Oster moved to Lansing temporarily, she said, due to personal family difficulties but plans to return to re­ establish residency in time to pursue her candidacy for a se­ cond term as a four-year village trustee. She also reportedly resigned her volunteer duties Saturday as Vermontville Ambulance director and emergency medical technician. Oster said on Friday, however, that she plans to secure residency in the village this week because she enjoys Vermontville and considers it her home. Village President Sue Villanueva said Thursday that attorneys have said Oster can remain in the race for trustee providing she is a permanent resident of the village the day of the election. “If she is not a permanent resident at that time, the votes (cast for her) are no good,” Villanueva said. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to sell some used police equipment from the former Vermontville Township Police Department to the Sunfield Department. The local department was dissolved last year due to a lack of funds. Sold to Sunfield was a scan­ ner for $75 and a plexiglass shield for inside the cruiser for $80. The council agreed to make an itemized list of other available equipment to be disposed of before further action is taken. The council also agreed to continue operating under the 1987 budget until the 1988 budget is completed. In other discussion, Hale told the council about a re­ quest he received by Maplewood Elementary School teacher Robert Smith for space in the village to con­ struct a 10 by 10 foot recycl­ ing station. “He wants to raise money for field trips and he he wants space to put a building for recyclables,” said Hale. “He wants a spot where people can get to it easily.” United States Environmental Protection Agency rule that became effective this year mandates a public notification to water customers of lead content. He said mostly newer homes with lead service pipes are affected and that notices will be sent to homes in the village with information on who to contact if they "'ant their water tested. Cost for testing will be incurred on the homeowner or resident. The village must advertise Lana Oster the information in the local Members of the council’s newspaper as well, one time buildings and grounds com­ in March, once in April and mittee were instructed to ex- one time in May, Wawiernia plore the matter. said. Village Department of The council also agreed to Public works head Tony spend nearly $2,500 for Wawiernia noted a new backhoe repairs. Tom Edwards Auto Mar Quality USED CARS Specializes in '80 to '86 Cars • Warranties Available RYDER TRUCK RENTAL 803 West State Street, Hastings Phone — 948-2001 PARTS & SERVICE • SALRL eEEVvSSIiCcEt • SERVICE Vi}— ^kppliance Wt service all brands 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... 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J95j Hastin Hastinas, Mich. 49058 121 SOU • -WX fffxA^OSSlIe, Michigan * CTINGS CTINGS/ MICtii-’^^Vhone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple le valley News, Nash Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 30 — Tuesday, February 16, 1988 Loren Lehman resigns as Maple Valley School Board president by Shelly Sulser Citing a negative feeling about the Maple Valley School District, Board of Education President Loren Lehman resigned his seat at a regular board meeting Thursday. “It is with deep regret that I have found it is in the best interest ofmy family and myself to resign as a member of the board of education as of this date,” he said in a letter to the board. “There was a time when I felt that even though the board and district were deeply divided we could do some positive things for kids. I now have a very negative feeling about that by the way' the board is being led and the position they are beginning to take. “My ideal has always been to forge ahead with your sights raised, not in reverse with them lowered. “It is my prayer that we will some day have a leader in the district that will be able to make that happen.” Lehman was recently elevated to president of the board after the recall ' of former president Dale Ossenheimer last September. He has been a member of the board since he was elected in June of 1985, serving nearly three years of a four-year term. Ossenheimer’s recall came on the heels of a bitter yearlong dispute that began in late 1986 between backers of Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff and the board of education. Some citizens accused the board of placing undue pressure on Wolffto resign by conducting a highly negative evaluation of the 25-year chief. Lehman wthe recall of former president Dale Ossenheimer last September. He has been a member of the board since he was elected in June of 1985, serving near­ ly three years of a four-year term. Ossenheimer’s recall came on the heels of a bitter yearlong disputeed the recall notice must be filed in the county in which the target lives. Roush dropped the recall attempt, but it was resumed by George Hubka who planned to proceed with the ousting. Lehman appealed the recall notice and lost but Hubka failed to follow through with the gathering of signatures on recall petitions. Also during Lehman’s ser­ vice as board vice president and president, the board lost a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in Eaton County Circuit Court where the board was ordered to supply Hubka with a certified copy of Wolffs controversial evalua­ tion. The board was also directed to pay Hubka $500 in punitive damages plus court costs because it failed to supply him with the individual forms used by board members to evaluate Wolff. At the time he became a candidate for the board of education in 1985, Lehman said “...there is no limit to what our young people can ac­ complish. Our young people must be on the top of our priority list because they will be the product of our existence.” He could not be reached for comment concerning specific reasons for his resignation. The board approved the resignation at the meeting Thursday with Charles Viele, Jerry Brumm, Ron Tobias and Bill Flower voting in favor and Beatrice Pino casting the only no vote. Trustee David Hawkins was absent from the meeting. Curriculum coOrfiatc^s job may be eliminated at school Loren Lehman Lehman, 41, and wife, Mary, reside at 11499 Nashville Hwy. Two of their three children attend Maple Valley Schools. Village Council tables parking decision Alldaffer’s title and that ofthe by Joyce Snow Despite a resolution effec­ village. tive March I that will regulate ' The council had adopted a parking behind village hall, resolution last month allowing the Nashville Village Council two parking spots behind agreed to study the matter fur­ village hall and four parking ther in light ofnewly obtained spots on the south side to be rented at a fee of $5 per right-of-way information. The council learned through month. Village President John the Barry County Register of Deeds office that neighboring Hughes said Alldaffer ob­ restaurant owner Smokey jected to the $5 rental fee Alldaffer does have right-of- because he has right-of-way to way on the village-owned pro­ the space. “I feel he has a point,” said perty where he has been stor­ Hughes. ing a trash dumpster. As a result ofthe new inforThe description of a right­ of-way appears on both Parking continued page 11 tion date,’’ states the by Shelly Sulser A resolution informing resolution. The resolution directs Wolff Maple Valley School District to provide written notice to Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug that his contract Schug that the Maple Valley may not be renewed was ap­ Board of Education is con­ proved by the Board of sidering nonrenewal of his Education at a meeting contract and to provide him with a written statement of Thursday. Superintendent Carroll reasons. Schug was hired by the Wolff said the resolution was the result of a decision by the school district in August, 1986 after the board created board that the person that will be chosen to replace Wolff the new curriculum coorwhen he retires June 30 will dinator position. In other business, the board be expected to have strong curriculum development decided at a special meeting skills, eliminating the need for held Feb. 8 to extend the con­ a separate curriculum tract of Superintendent Wolff to aid the incoming coordinator. “The Maple Valley superintendent in the comple­ School’s Board of Education tion of 1987 school year is considering reorganization documents and to train the of administrative positions new school chief. Wolff agreed to stay on un­ and administrative respon­ sibilities within central office til Sept. 30, 1988 in an ad­ including, but not limited to, visory capacity and business elimination of the position of management position during curriculum coordinator,” the the transition period. His salary would be prorated, bas­ resolution states. The resolution reveals that ed on present salary, and the School Code of 1976 would amount to nearly states Schug is to be given an $12,500 during the transition, opportunity to meet with not said board secretary Bea Pino. Pino, however, objected to less than a majority of the board to discuss the reasons the measure, voting against it along with trustee David given in a written statement. “The meeting with the Hawkins at the special board is to take place prior to meeting. Voting in favor were any action by the board to Jerry Brumm, Bill Flower, nonrenew the contract and Loren Lehman, Ron Tobias before written notification of and Charles Viele. Pino indicated the board has nonrenewal is given. Written notification of nonrenewal hidden reasons for approving must be given at least 60 days the transition deal as if some Curriculum, continued page 2 before the contract termina- New Syrup Queen Jennifer Fisher loves outdoor sports and hometown The new Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen is as much at home in a softball uniform as she is in the royal blue and white satin gown she wore when she was selected for the queen’s title last week. Jennifer Fisher, the 1988 queen, is a native of Vermont­ ville who grew up hoping that one day she would reign over her home town’s annual syrup festival. “It hasn’t seemed real,” she said of receiving the queen’s title. “It hasn’t sunk in yet.” Jennifer, 16, said the past week has been a lot of fun with congratulations pouring in from relatives, friends and people she doesn’t even know. At school, she said. “It’s been quite funny. Some of the kids have been calling me ‘your highness’ and ‘your royal highness.’” One of the many cards she has received was from a former queen who used to be Jennifer’s babysitter. The daughter of Dale and Peggy Fisher, Jennifer was picked from a field of nine candidates, the most in about five years to vie in preliminary competition for the queen’s title. The can­ didates were narrowed to five for the Feb. 8 finals, held at the Vermontville Congrega­ tional Church following a din­ ner by the Vermontville Lions Club. Playing softball consumes a lot of Jennifer’s time in good weather and she has a bevy of trophies from the sport. She plays third base for the varsity team at Maple Valley High School where she is a junior. In the summer, about three times a week, she pitches for a team in the Maple Valley Women’s Association. All ofthe Fishers, including 18-year-old brother Jeff, are softball buffs. Jennifer, a member of the school’s Varsity Club, also has been a basketball cheerleader since eighth grade. Academically, Jennifer is among those in the top of her high school class. She cur­ rently has an overall 3.7 grade point average. Her favorite subject this year is U.S. history, but she adds that her overall favorite high school class was shorthand. “I enjoyed that (shorthand). It was a lot of fun. It’s like learning a foreign language. Not too many people know what you are writing.” A member of the National Honor Society since her in­ duction last spring, Jennifer is thinking about pursuing a col­ lege degree in accounting and is contemplating a career as a certified public accountant. “I’m not sure what college I want to attend. I’ve narrow­ ed it down to four now,” she said. Musically inclined, Jennifer plays the flute and piccolo with the Maple Valley High School band. She started lear­ ning to play the instruments in fifth grade band. Through the years, she has participated with the band at the syrup festival’s Children’s Parade during her fifth through eighth grade years. Since then, she has played with the band in the festival’s grand parade. Seven years ago, Jennifer entered the syrup festival’s talent show for the first time as a baton twirler and cap- tured second place honors for four consecutive years. “I just had lessons (with the baton) for about a year and then I did it on my own,” she said. Asked about her favorite part of the festival, Jennifer responds, “the whole thing. I Syrup Queen, continued page 12 The 1988 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Jennifer Fisher is shown with her parents, Dale and Peggy Fisher, and brother Jeff. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 2 Curriculum coordinator s position may be eliminated Continued from front page— premature but we were push­ Council of B.O.C. in Lansing board members know who the ed into a Februrary decision had volunteered to foot the because, for some reason, the bill. next superintendent will be. He added that no one is “I just sometimes have the State Retirement Board has a feeling that perhaps a future March deadline for decisions more qualified than Wolff to superintendent has already about Carroll Wolffs retire­ assist the new superintendent. “I know the appropriations been chosen,” said Pino ment monies.” She added she was told by budget...I don’t think people Monday. “It’s a feeling that I have. Since they say ‘we’re Bob Watts of the Michigan have any idea of the number going to have this kind of a State University Placement of reports related to the superintendent, we’ll pro­ Service that the present 1987-88 school year,” said bably need three months help superintendent should not par­ Wojff. “If you want me to from Carroll Wolff. ’ We only ticipate in the search or in the leave June 30, I’ll walk out could make the decision to decisions regarding a the door but the person com­ have Carroll Wolff on for replacement. ing in will have reports he three months iftwe knew who. “Mr. Wolff has parwon’t know anything about. the superintendent was goiil^iiticipated actively and has, as I “I’ve been beat on quite a to be. How do we know stated above, caused us to lot and I’m to the point where whether he wants help? How make hurried, ill-conceived I resent it,” he continued. do we know whether he will decisions.” “We had three Monday She went on to ask the meetings, Bea, and you never be good enough on financial matters? The only need for a board Thursday to rescind the said one thing. I was asked to transition period is ifthere is a vote to keep Wolff on in a come to that meeting and I possibility part of the board part-time capacity. strongly resent you coming in She also claimed the board here and saying what you has already decided on a could not afford to keep Wolff want. Yes, you might not superintendent. In a prepared statement to on the payroll because the have a curriculum coor­ the board, Pino said: “These schools could not pay for child dinator. Monday night, I did decisions are not warranted restraint seats to be used on not hear anyone say ‘no.’ unless a new academic the special education buses. “Now, you’re saying I superintendent has already Jerry Brumm informed Pino misled and misdirected these been chosen. This would that the schools were not ask­ people. If you looked around, phase out the present cur- ed to pay for ten safe seats for Dr. Donovan (of the State riculum coordinator posi- physically disabled children Department of Education) tion... This seems to me but that the Supervisory would tell you the superinten­ dent is really the instructional leader. Finance is important but it’s not the number one priority,” Wolff said. He went on to say, “To be very frank, I’m not going to come to these meetings and continually get shot down. I got it, I took it and people said I shouldn’t have. If you don’t want me to come to these, fine. I know where I stand in many ways.” Pino’s husband, James, who was in the audience, ob­ jected to the board agreeing to pay Wolff full time, salary for doing part time work. Bill Flower said that Wolff’s refit­ ment plan would be altered if he were not paid full salary. Also in the audience was district resident and active How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection In one policy? No problem. athletic boosters member Tom Joostbems who supported the decision to extend Wolff’s contract. “Someone has got to show them what’s going on,” said Joostbems. “I think were ---------- lucky to have Car­ roll Wolff willing to pass this information on. The statements made here tonight frustrate me. Carroll, I’ll tell you thanks and I hope you do stay around to help us.” The board took no action on Pino’s request to rescind the motion to keep Wolff on staff for an additional three months and Wolff said he still plans to follow the transition arrangement. The board plans to meet with members of the superintendent placement ser­ vice consortium March 28 at the Pourhouse in Lansing to discuss candidates for the position. Qualifications prescribed by the board and listed in a district brochure used to post the position include: 1. A minimum of an M.A. degrund to help us.” The board took no action on Pino’s request to rescind the motion to keep Wolff on staff for an additional three months and Wolff said he still plans to follow the transition arrangement. The board plans to meet with members of the sup District. “Those are simply general requirements and within that, we developed a sort of job description on (Feb. 8),” Pino said. The following priorities were set by the board for a new superintendent: A. Academic leadership and strong curriculum develop- ment: B. Internal and external communications/public rela­ tions; C. Business manage­ ment and leadership abilities; and D. Negotiations background. Pino said nearly 13 applica­ tions for the position have been received to date. Also at the meeting, the board heard a presention by Chapter 1 Reading Teacher Jim DeHoag explaining the program and its success. DeHoag works with second grade students throughout the district using the OrtonGillingham method of learn­ ing. Student are taught to spell and sound out words by hands-on methods such as writing words in sand with their fingers. “So far, we’re real pleased with the way it’s been going,” DeHoag said. Nashville graduate gets Sanderson Award from Argubright College Carol Lamie was chosen as the 13th recipient ofthe Glenn Sanderson Scholar Award, the highest honor given to a Business Administration stu­ dent at Argubright Business College. Lamie is a graduate of Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School where she received a United States Army Reserve National Scholar and Athlete Award and an All Conference - First Team for Basketball. Carol was also chosen as January Student of the Month at Argubright. She has received Dean’s List honors and Perfect Atten­ dance Awards while at Argubright. The criteria which must be met by the recipients of the Glen Sanderson Scholar Award include academic ex­ cellence, perfect or near -perfect attendance, outstan­ ding contribution to student organizations, and most im­ portantly, possession of positive professional attitude. This award is designed to recognize the achievements of an outstanding student in his or her last term at Argubright and to honor Dr. Glenn Sanderson for his continuing contribution to the profes­ sional and educational development of his students. An instructor at Argubright for the past 28 years and now head of its Business Ad­ ministration Department, Dr. Sanderson has won the respect and admiration of students and staffalike, as well as being the first to receive the Master Teacher Certificate for post­ secondary educational institu­ tions awarded by the Michigan Business Educa­ tional Association in recogni­ tion of his on-going commit­ ment to business education. The plaque which was presented to Dr. Sanderson is of oak with a bronze pictue of him and a synopsis of his life’s accomplishments. The plaque was made by Grondin and Associates of Marshall. Carol Lamie The Nashville primary elec­ tion was scheduled for Mon­ day, Feb. 15, not Tuesday as it was previously stated in the Maple Valley News. We regret the error. You are invited to join the ... 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Tricia Hansbarger 726-0323 Certified Fitness and Aerobics Instructor ��The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 4 Memories off the past by Susan Hinckley Days of "Tramp Act" and the swimmin' hole in Nashville Thefollowing is the seventh in a series of boyhood recollections by Howard Belson ofrural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville of the 1920s and ’30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery-restaurant located in what has been until recently known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. After flowing over the dam at Nashville, the Thomapple River runs south until it makes a southeast turn (at a point southwest ofthe present sewer plant) and then runs into a fine sand bank. This was the site of our swimming hole. The river here was a hard gravel bottom, and spring floods scour it clean. The Thomapple then turns south, is joined by Quaker Brook, and heads straight west. The flood plain ofthe Thornapple extended southward from the dam to Gribbin’s saw mill (which was located on the north side of Fuller Streetjust west of the Durkee Street intersection). The flood plain extended west from the river to the alley back of Main Street. This area, including the old (Riverside) ball park, usually was flooded every spring. The flood plain has been cleared of willows, was pastured and kept down, up to the area of the ball park. On the west and south sides ofthe park the willows grew thick as a jungle. Numerous paths through this wilderness were kept open by constant travel, one by countless barefooted kids heading to the old swimming hole. No doubt some of these paths that followed the river and Quaker Brook were first made by Indians. On warm summer days you could hear the screams and laughter from a crowd ofboys swimming naked in their natural “pool”. Here, many a boy has learned to swim and ■ CT to dive. Most of us had a white glass top from a Mason jar cap to throw into deep water to dive after. At times while swimming, a group of kids would hear the whistle of an oncoming Michigan Central train and hightail it for the sawdust pile at Gribbin’s saw mill (on the opposite side of the creek). Like a bunch ofnaked Indians the boys would ran through the brush, up a tree leaning across Quaker Brook, drop to the trail and scale the sawdust pile, which was a good 50 feet high, to wave at the passing passenger train. From the swimming hole the trail followed Quaker Brook to the leaning tree, then east toward the old elevator, curved south and came out at the foot ofthe railroad bridge. Here was a good fishing hole where dip nets were set in the springtime. Here also was the “hobo jungle.” A good many men camped in that spot beside the creek during the Depression. They washed their clothes in the stream and hung them to dry on the brash. These men could drop off here from a passing freight train and pick up all the coal they needed, for the elevator’s coal sheds were close-by. Then they canvassed the town for a handout. It has been said that if a hobo received a han­ dout at a certain place he would mark the place with chalk (as a signal to other hobos). I would say that sometime as many as ten or more would appear daily at the bakery asking for day-old bread or pastry. We fed one hobo for two years. He stayed at the railroad sectionman’s shanty, called the half-way house, as it was located halfway between Nashville and the depot at Thomapple Lake. This man was later killed by a train; it was thought he was picking up coal on the tracks and did not hear the train approach. 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With a calling card and the sharp point ofa penknife, they could raise the cardboard to make peacocks with flowing tails, running deer, or carve your name. This looked like fancy penmanship, only in raised grain. Also they made fancy doodads out of cigar box wood. Today this is called “Tramp art”. The men would trade these items for day-old baked goods and we put the artwork in a drawer. I wish we had saved all we accumulated. We turned no one away. My mother’s belief was, “Cast your bread upon the water and it will return to you.” At our place no minister, regardless of creed, ever had to pay for a meal. Many times the willows on the flood plain has been at­ tacked by men determined to turn the land back into pasture, but it was a hopeless task. No brash killer had yet been manufactured, and it seemed that for every stick cut three grew back to take its place. At one time a man sold us this willow wood, the biggest branch no larger than four inches in diameter. We used it to start fires in the Bennet oven at the bakery. We paid him fifty cents a cord, which was all profit to him for he did not own the land from which he had cut the brush. Sometimes he also traded it for bread, which at that time we sold for six loaves for twenty-five cents. One spring, on April 15th, a bunch of us kids were at the old swimming hole. The ice had just left and the water was still a bit high. Someone dared us to take a swim. Carl Brown and I accepted the challenge. We laid our clothes on an old gate that had come down in the flood, and took the plunge. The shock was like scalding water. When we came up found that the other kids were running down the path toward the old ball park with our clothes. We gave chase and almost caught them. They finally dropped our clothing. I will say that Carl had a lot of nerve; he stepped in “cow pie” during the chase but kept up the pursuit. One summer day at the swimming hole almost ended in tragedy. On the south bank of the river was a sawed-out, rejected barn timber. A group of us boys rolled it into the water and, hanging on to it, paddled toward the swimming Nearby where the railroad bridge crosses Quaker Brook (seen here circa-1900) was located Nashville's "hobo jungle", a place where men made homeless by the Great Depression camped. These transients hopped on and off freights here, canvassed the town for handouts, and were free to sleep in the town jail, left open for their convenience. In this eastward view one can see the old elevator at left and the early frame depot at right center. This photo predates the 1904 brick depot which not houses the VFW. The Riverside ball park was situated in the flood plain of the Thornapple River and generally was under water every spring. The stretch of lowlands from the dam to the ball park had been cleared of willows, but west and south of the athletic field the brush "grew thick as a jungle", recalls Howard Belson, and numerous footpaths through it were kept open by constant travel to and from the swimming hole and other points. The rear of stores on the west side of Main Street can be seen in the background of this photo of Nashville's 1916 high school football squad. hole. Where Quaker Brook enters the river, the water is about six to eight feet deep. While we were over the deepest part, Chester Caulkins, who could not swim, somehow let go of the timber and went under. It was Wallace Graham who saved him. Chester laid on the river bank for a long time coughing up water, and after a couple of hours appeared to be okay. It seems that at least two or three generations have used the old swimming hole. (To be continued next week) Several generations of Nashville youths have enjoyed cooling off in the old L A9 ,k , k °n he ThornaPPle Riv®r, not tar from the junction of Quaker kTk eOr y y, iw,mmin9 spot p was near the river bridge g on North Main "in Thk k .ff°yS US,nS m°ue ®ecluded h°le were apt to plunge into the waters U PTnCT wh,ch°nCe resulted in a Potentially embarrassing nhn?nn T Ta 1°" °nd aPal- The swimmers seen in this circa-1907 ten Mn w,n theJsty|e,of that d°y- From left are Martin Graham, Kent Nelson, Harry Williams and Carl Lentz. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 5 Maple Valley Schools seeking next years kindergarten students for "round-up" Maple Valley School District is currently preparing for ‘‘Kindergarten Up” Round If you have a child who will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 1988, please contact the appropriate school. Children who will be attefiding Maplewood School in Vermontville should call 726-0600. Nashville parents should call Fuller Street School at 852-9468. It is important that the school has the names of in­ coming students so that it may plan accordingly for next school year. All students will be given the Gesell Developmental Test during the week of May 16. The Gesell test is a na­ tionally recognized test which measures a child's educational development. After all childen have been evaluated, the Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God. teachers will meet to deter­ mine a recommendation for placement in either the kindergarten or Young Fives program. Parents will be given an appointment time for the testing when they call to register. 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Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 office Fuzzy’s Fun Room Juke Box • 2 Pool Tables Video Games • Snack Machines Pop Machine 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Area Church Schedules FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY 219 E. Washington Nashville Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morn..Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6 p.m. Wed. Night Bible & Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR JERRY CHAFFEE Phone 852-1500 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............... Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship...............11 a.m. Evening Worship..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR (517) 852-1501 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for Information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................6:30 p.m.. Sun. Mass 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... .10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ...7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study............ .7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (l/z 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 Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................... 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School :15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship . REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16. 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High "honor roll’ announced 7th Grade All As - Dean Beardslee, Joel Butler, Dan Finkler, Renee Rosin. Cassie Appelman, Lentz Becraft, Kyle Booher, Matt Bowen, Tanya Bown, Lori Carpenter, Travis Carter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Becky Corkwell, Leslie DePriester, Kale Dipert, Kelly Eastman, Scott English, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Greg Gam, Natalie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Angie Howard, Julie Huckendubler, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Chris McManamey, Sam Mitchell, Mandy Mix, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Marcie Reid, Darcy Schantz, April Sears, Becky Shapley, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Susan Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Thompson, Mike Trowbridge, Lisa Williams. 8th Grade AU As - Janet Boldrey, Rachelle Cheeseman, Dawn Root. Steven Ainsworth, Cabe Allen, Scott Armour, Michelle Baker, Brian Brandt, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Heather DePriest, Renee Dingman, Dennis Downing, Tom Dunhan, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Hickey, Tracy Hughes, Luke Kinyon, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, David Lingholm, Deanna Mahoney, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Matt Nehmer, Janet Pool, Chip Reese, Mindy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Vikki Slocum, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Mike Tanner, Tracy TenEyck, Michelle Vogel, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob Williams. 9th Grade AU As - Emily Bulter, Lisa Long, Ryan Rosin, Levi Schantz, Jennifer Swartz, Tina Yost. Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Derek Brown, Scott Casteele, Josh Clifford, Dana Cole, Carlene Cranmore, Garth Davison, Jody DeGroot, Tim Edinger, Ron­ da Faulkner, Angela Felder, Sheryl Finkler, Andrea Gard­ ner, Michele Gordon, Brent Haag, Janel Hansen, Carrie Helsel, Jason Hoefler, Debra Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, Helena Lehman, Nathan Lindsey, Dan Lundquist, Kirk MacKenzie, Mike Martin, — FOR SALE — The Maple Valley School Board of Educa­ tion will be accepting sealed bids on the following equipment. The used spindle sander is located at the Jr.-Sr. High School located on Nashville Highway. All sealed bids are to be received no later than 3:00 p.m., February 29, 1988. The Board of Eduation reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Boice Crane Spindle Sander 20”x20” size Darla McGhan, Tina Moccardine, Tonia Murine, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Orman, Lee Ossenheimer, Dawn Othmer. Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Tim Reed, Kristin Reid, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, Willie Rugg, Polly Sayles, Tara Smith, Andy True, Angela Tyler, Andrea Ward, Neil Williams, Nikki Wood. 10th Grade AU As - Angie Bahs, Renee Hoyt, Nicole Kipp, Scott Knoll, Dawn Lundquist. Jody Aiken, Tina Benjamin, Stephen Bowen, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Lisa Carpenter, Shannon Carter, Roger Claypool, Cevin 'Cornish, Tim Cupp, Heather Hawkins, Dee Hill, Michelle Hoffman, Amy Jordan, Dennis Kellogg, April Kerby, Alicia Krebs, Tamira Mason, Karol McAr­ thur, Crystal Mitchell, Darrin Neff, Kevin Pixley, Heidi Reese, Greg Reid, Nancy Rice, Brandon Roscoe, Mike Schantz, Holly Spitzer, Ron Stambaugh, Tracy Tracy Thomas, Thomas, Stambaugh, Lynette Thompson, Mary Wall, Matilde Walliczek, Ryan Warner, Joel Wetzel. 11th Grade AU As - Melissa Barnhart, Aaron Brewer, Deanna Hagon, Nick Priddy, Jennifer Robotham, Kevin Stewart, Brenda Valdick, Stephanie Whitmore. Leroy Aseltine, Sean Bitgood, Tom Brock, Kimberly Burdick, Bobbi Butcher, Barry Carpenter, Josh Carroll, Mike Cheeseman, John Clifford, Ryan Cole, Amanda Conner, Tracy DeGroot, Gene Dishong, Mike Everett, Jennifer Fisher, Greg Flower, Matt Forell, Kris Fraley, Chris Gardner, Borja Goni, Kim Goodman, Marci Goodner, Zandra Morris, Annette Powers, Ronda Steinbrecher, Amy Walker. Kim Bahs, Nicole Bayha, Carleen Becraft, Paul Bell, Steve Bowen, Matt Brown, Dorothy Butrick, Angel Carpenter, Michelle Carter, Rob Cook, Lloyd Cooper, Jessica Cournaya, Dale Dickinson, Trudy Dingman, Kurt Duke, Delana Dunn, Michelle Eastman, Sandy Ells, Kevin Engel, Matt Ew­ ing, Jeff Fisher, Sheri Forell, Rick Halstead, William Harr, Kelly Hoefler, Randy Hoyt, Vera Jordan, Connie Krebs, Jody Landes, Richard Meade, Monique Meehan, Diona Morawski, Mark Myers, Besty Roberts, Mike Royal, Michele Schantz, Scot Scramlin, Lori Smith, Jodi Spidel, Brian Stall, Paula Thomson, Mickey Tilley, Jim Venton, Mary Walliczek. Gusey, Aaron Harr, Kelly Hart, Debra Harvey, Ryan Hickey, Bob Hill, Naki Histed, Greg Hulsebos, Kris Hulsebos, Patty Jarman, Kristen Kraai, Kris Mahoney, Joe Mater, Darcy McGhan, Rick Merrill, Manual Moreno, Julie Orman, Heather Owens, Rob Pool, Terri Powell, Shannon Red­ mond, Michelle Reid, Kristin Royston, Kylie Ryan, Faith Schilz, Chris Sipes, Angela Smith, Bryan Smith, Cara Spoelstra, Joe Sprague, John Sprague. Travis Swinson, Angie Thompson, Sonya Thompson, Scott Tobias, Tobias, Maria Scott Trowbridge, Karris True, John Vincent, Aaron Walker, Pam Williams, Bob Wood, Greg Wood, Tammy Wood­ bury, Sherry Woodman, Raquel Wright. 12th Grade All As - Joy Hamilton, Tim Ski trip and campout enjoyed by Girl Scouts Girl Scouts Troop 692 traveled to Yankee Springs and the Long Lake staff cabin on Friday evening, Jan. 7 for a winter campout. The girls settled in on Fri­ day evening, ate dinner and later made cookies for a snack. The girls rose early on Saturday, Jan. 8, prepared breakfast, and left the cabin for a morning ofcross country skiing. This was a new ex­ perience for most of the girls in the troop and its leaders. After skiing for I'/z hours the troop returned to the cabin to prepare lunch. After clean­ ing up and packing for the return trip home, the girls took to the ski trails once again. This time they chose a more challenging trail. They returned to Nashville late Saturday afternoon. Those ose scous scouts parcpang participating in the campout were Rhonda Brown, Karen Skedgell, Jen­ ny Kuempel, Alicia Alieva, Christin Ossenheimer, and Shannon Hickey. Adult leaders were Diane Null and Merry Ossenheimer. The latest event the troop has participated in was the Lock in for Junior Girl Scouts at the Y Center in Battle Creek on Saturday, Feb. 6. The activities for the evening included swimming, gym­ nastics, volleyball, racketball, basketball, and much more. The girls will also par­ ticipate in the Lakeview Square Mall Event on Satur­ day, Feb. 27. The scouts in the troop will demonstrate Origami and making apple head dolls. iiiiihiiiiiinriiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii Obituaries iimjiiiimiiiiimiiiiiiii........................................................ uihiiiiiiiiiui Girl Scouts (from left) Rhonda Brown, Christin Ossenheimer, Jenny Kuempel and Shannon Hickey enjoy cross country skiing, (photo supplied) STANTON'S P M^ muctiohccrs g rcmtors (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNfl STREET UERMOmVlLLE. MICHIGAN 49096 MSHMiLLE Margaret M. Bull BELLEVUE - Margaret M. Bull, 74, of 8402 Wolf Rd., Bellevue died Tuesday, February 9, 1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Bull was bom February 21,1913 in Barry County, the daughter of Lester and Lena (Lovell) Wolff. She was raised in the Barry County area Tired of the Same four walls? Wallpaper Sale In-store specials on wallpaper paste, primer and tools. ASHVILLE HARDWARE 852-0713 Open Monday thru Saturday 8:30-5:00 and attended the Maple Grove Schools. She was married to Clarence R. Bull on April 10,1930. She was employed about 10 years at the former Barry County Medical Facility, retiring in 1978. She and her husband lived at the present address since 1943 engaged in farming. Mrs. Bull is survived by six sisters, Eleonor Miller of Battle Creek, Leona Jones of Delton, Alberta Kenyon of Middleville, Mildred Hauck of Miami, Fla., Dorothy Brisben of Arizonia and Alice Hokanson of Hastings; one brother, Raymond Wolff of Dowling, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on December 20, 1981. Funeral Services were held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Diease Foundation. 852-1717 CH-84. GOOD LAND CONTRACT TERMS on this large home with three bedrooms, 2’4 baths, brick fireplace, living room, dining room and family room. Two car garage, outbuildings. Located on approx. 2'/i acres. Priced at only $62,800. CH-86. NEW LISTING! $19,400 for this older 5 bedroom home located on 3% acres of land. One car garage. V-43. REMODELED & UPDATED two story home. Excellent starter or retirement prop­ erty. Barn included. Just CH-83. $59,500 BUYS THIS 3 bed-$27,500. room home on 10 acres of CH-85. JUST $69,900 for this 40 land. The home has 114 baths, acre farm with a nicely a full basement, 214 car gar- remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 story age and a pole barn. Great home. Barn with box stalls property for the money! included. CH-82. SUPER BUY AT $59,900 on L-79. GOOD BUILDING SITE 80 this log home on five acres of acres of vacant land with land. This immaculate 3 bed­ approx. 40 acres of woods and room, 2 bath home also has a low land. $500 an acre. loft, first floor laundry, 2 L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE porches, and a full basement. HOME LOTS - Water and sewer Located close to Charlotte. available. Land contract CH-81. $39,900 BUYS THIS one terms. Only $5,000 each. story country home with attached garage. Appliances L-75. 60 ACRES of vacant land with approx. 25 acres of included. woods. Land contract terms. CH-80. COUNTRY HOME - Only WE NEED YOUR LISTING! CALL $32,500 for this home located on a paved road. Two car NOW SO THAT WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOU IN THE BUSY garage. SPRING REAL ESTATE SEASON! Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH............... CHRIS STAN BOB GARDNER................... CINDY DOOLITTLE........... ............................... 852-0712 852-9191 ON"""543-0598 726-0331 ............. 852-1867 �^^^TnnnnnTTnnTnnnTnnnnnTnnnTnnnTnnnnniff From our readers Commissioner recuperating To the editor: I entered Ingham Medical Center on Jan. 17 and had a quadruple by-pass the next day. I was discharged on Tues­ day, Jan. 26 to go to daughter Anne’s and husband Larry Merrills for another eight days in Lansing. Returned home on Feb. 3. Since all of this was unex­ pected only a few short weeks ago it all seems like a dream. However, the dream becomes reality when I look at my scars! The days in intensive care Organizations seeks 'Orphan Train' children Dear editor: A search is presently under­ way for Michigan residents that rode the “Orphan Trains’’, or for descendants of orphan train riders. Between 1854 and 1929, over 150,000 orphaned, aban­ doned and homeless children were taken out of the institu­ tions of New York City, and transported by trains to rural America. At stops along the way, the children were lined up on railway station plat­ forms, churches, schools, and opera houses for the local residents to look them over and perhaps choose a child to take into their homes. Those not chosen were loaded back on the train to travel to the next stop where the entire procedure was repeated until all the children had homes. The very first "Orphan Train" children were brought to Michigan. The United States Catholic charities also placed-out in­ fants and children, but they sent agents in advance to ar­ range for households to accept the waifs when they arrived. The Orphan Train Heritage Society of America, Inc. (OTHSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of this era in America. Your readers are welcome to share any information they have about Orphan Train riders or if they would like a free OTHSA newsletter, sent a self addressed, stamped envelope to OTHSA, Rt. 4, Box 565, Springdale, AR 72764. The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 16. 1988 — Page 7 are very vague as well as feet. I am not allowed to walk some of those following. outdoors in the cold. The There was never great pain number of feet walked is in­ but more discomfort due to all creased bit by bit each day. To ofthe tubes and wires inserted think that only a few weeks in the body. ago I walked many times that By the Grace of God I did far in just routine activities. not have a heart attack prior to We have nothing but praise the surgery nor was there any and thankfulness for the ex­ during the actual operation. pertise of dedicated doctors, That is all a plus. We have an surgeons, nurses and hospital appointment with surgeon, staffs. They did a wonderful Dr. Chi, on Feb. 18 for job and we shall ever be evaluation, then on March 16 grateful. an appointment with the car­ One of the less memorable diologist for further evalua­ parts of a hospital stay is tion and a stress test. modeling the gowns. A lighter In the meantime I am side of this experience was in restricted just like I would a card sent by a friend. The have been after an attack. card showed a patient thus Strength comes back, but all clad and carried the admoni­ so slow. Right now I am held tion, “Never back up to a cold to routine exercises and walk­ door knob”. That sums it all ing around the house. On the up pretty well! date that this is written, Feb. 12, I made circuits around Sincerely, four rooms for a total of 1,320 Edgar Fleetham SCHOOL BOARD POSITION OPEN An opening has developed through the resignation of school board member, Loren Lehman. The appointment is through June 30,1988. A member will be elected at the annual June election to com­ plete the one year left on this term. Anyone interested in being considered as a candidate for appointment to this position should send a letter stating interest in this position including any general information which you might desire to include regarding why you are interested in serving on the board of education. This appointment will be made at a special meeting of the Board of Education, February 29. 1988. Letters are to be addressed to Carroll J. Folff, Superintendent, Maple Valley School. 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville. Ml 49096. All let­ ters are to be received by 7:00 p.m., February 29, 1988. Need A Loan? Thank you, Donann Easterwood, President 3435 Yarmouth Kalamazoo, MI 49002 Passport to life program to be held at Mason church Mar. 17 The Association of Exten­ sion Homemakers from Eaton, Ingham and Livingston counties invite you to attend their annual Area Day meeting on Thursday, March 17, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason. “Passport To Life” is the theme of the day starting at 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with a St. Patrick’s luncheon included. Dr. Anne Soderman from Michigan State University, will be the keynoter and will speak on Passport To Attitude Adjustment”. Accor­ ding to Soderman, “Changes throughout your life can throw you a curve. Your attitude can determine whether you straighten the curve or crash.” Gary Heilig, horticulture extension agent, will provide quick and easy tips for lawn and garden care in his class “Passport to Green and Growing.” “Good nutrition can become a way of life” says Brenda Reau, Monroe extension home economist. In her class she will cover such topics as fat, sodium and fiber in diet. “Does your home portray a season? Come and learn how to make color work for you in your home,” suggests Nancy Conover, interior designs specialist from Country House Interiors of Charlotte. The cost for the day is $5 and that includes the registation fee and lunch. Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or han­ dicap. Advance registration is required by March 10. Send check payable to Majel Tuthill and send to 7005 Sheldon Road, #149, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189. Hastings City Bank Has Money to Lend And we want to lend it to you so you can get what you want, now. At Hastings City Bank, get­ ting a loan is a quick and sim­ ple procedure. In fact, in most cases, you’ll have your money on the very same day you apply for it. So, what are you waiting for? To get the money you want, talk to us, today. For Rent DEPENDABLE COUPLE looking for 2 bedroom apart­ ment or house to rent in Hastings-Nashville area. Call collect after 6pm. (517)224-4917. AEROBIKIDS! Aerobics Classes are now offered for kids age 7-13 at Kellogg Rte. Sch. Gym. The class will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tues., Thurs. afternoons. Class will begin on March 1st and end on March 31. Pre Registration is necessary! Cost will be $2000 for a 5 week session. Parents are encouraged to join the kids at no extra charge. For more info, call... Tricia Hansbarger — 726-0323 Certified Fitness Aerobics Insurance (ffitp Sunk safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main EQUAL HOUSING LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16. 1988 — Page 8 Gina Lehman and Gary Reid exchange vows A candlelight wedding ser­ vice performed at Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987, uniting in mar­ riage Gina S. Lehman, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Loren E. Lehman of 11499 Nashville Highway, Nashville, and Gary L. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reid of 7520 Guy Road, Nashville. The bridal aisle was decorated with pew bows of white and metallic gold rib­ bons. The altar was adorned with red carnation, chrysan­ themum and daisy ar­ rangements and two brass candelabras were decorated with white and gold silk rib­ bons and tree ferns. Walking before the bride in floor-length white taffeta gowns with criss-cross necklines, basque bodices, and puffed sleeves of metallic gold lamaze, were her atten­ dant: matron of honor and best friend ofthe bride, Lindy Reid, cousin of the groom, of Nashville. The attendants carried long­ stemmed red roses, babies breath, and ferns tied with metallic gold ribbon streamers. They wore hair combs decorated with white and gold silk roses with cascading pearl accents. Jennifer Halliwill, cousin of the bride, served as flowergirl and wore a long, white, silk, miniature bridal gown. Escor­ ting Jennifer was the ringbearer, Michael Hamilton, dressed identical to the groom in a full-dress black tuxedo with tails. The beautiful bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a lovely floor-length gown of white taffeta with wedding ring collar and lace accents; sheer yoke of English net; fitted bodice of Alecon lace and pearl accents; fitted lace sleeves with puff at shoulders; basque waistline and gathered skirt with lace Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE appliques; hemline border of Chantilly lace with a chapel­ length train and muffle accents. Her headpiece was a white, floral, beaded crown with finger-tip length veil with a pouf. She carried a bouquet of white and metallic gold silk roses, pearl, babies breath and daisies. The bouquet was en­ circled with Alecon lace with white, cascading gold ribbons and pearls which belonged to the bride’s paternal great grandmother Peterson. The groom was dressed in a black full-dress tuxedo with white accents. The groomsmen wore black shadoweave tuxedoes with metallic gold lamaze accents. Standing beside the groom were best man and friend of the groom, Jeff Hamilton of Nashville; friend of the groom, Kurt Hartenburg of Vermontville; and friend of the groom, James Benit of Vermontville. Soloist, Gary Stalcup, sang “Our Love Will Last Forever’’, and Evie VanEngen and Greg Mathews sang “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do.” < Some 200 relatives and friends of the couple witness­ ed the double-ring ceremony. A catered buffet-style recep­ tion followed the wedding at Maple Valley High School. The wedding cake of white had a three-tier center cake and two heart-shaped cakes on each side. A Precious MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 REALTOR’ or Phone 852-1916 HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR, GRI equal housing opportunities Broker "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" BRICK 1 STORY ■ $19,500. Low utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 Vi car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! (V-240) “TOP RANCH QUALITY” 852-1740 DONSTEINBRECHER....................... 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI.............................. 852-1515 3 bedroom, 2 story home, many newer improvements - good "starter" home at only $22,500. (N-259) NEW LISTING • .Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT................................. NASHVILE - NEW LISTING ■ VERMONTVILLE - Nice retirement or starter home, 3 bedrooms, new gas furnace w/central air, enclosed front porch, nice yard and mature trees, plus 2 car garage. Call npw for appointment to see. (V-258) WITH built in 1983, (2 or 3 bedrooms), living room and kitchen - oak cup­ boards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen windows, and large deck. (CH-249) WALKOUT (Graduate Realtors ( s Institute)............ BASEMENT MANY NEW IMPROVEMENTS LARGE YARD & DWARF - FRUIT are features of this Vermontville 2-story, 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting). Price: $29,900. Includes 24x32 workshop/ garage wired for 220. This is a "must see" property to appreciate the value! ! (V-245) TREES TWO BEDROOM tional 40 acres of land availa- N0W $140,000 “IN THE COUNTRY” ON 10 ACRES • 112 ACRE Good 2 story 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) home, on Main Road east of Nashville - large rooms, 3 por­ ches, 1st floor laundry, nice yard and trees!!! Creek crosses property. Some buildings - Call to see. __________ (CH-214) APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ montville, some woods, creek, rolling bam, good buil­ ding site.____________(VL-124) NEW LISTING - 18 ACRES in Nashvi lle with well and septic, some wooded. (VL-256) (APPROX.) LIVESTOCK FARM • BARRY COUNTY VACANT PARCELS 11 ACRES • FRONTS ON SMALL LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES - Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) FOR $30,000 ON 10 ACRES - Addi­ FOR THIS 200 All fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Priced at $140,000. Possible land con­ tract terms (would divide). ______________________(F-123) ACRE NOW $47,500. Large 4 bedroom HOME 40 LIVESTOCK ACRES MATURE WITH PINES Moments bride and groom statue sat atop, decorated with a trellis of red and white silk roses and gold ribbons. Linda Pullen, aunt of the bride; Jan Reid, aunt of the groom; and Serena Goodenough, who also made and decorated the wedding cake, acted as servers. Jane Aldrich catered the buf­ fet dinner. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hamilton, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, of Nashville. The former Gina Lehman is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She graduated from Argubright Business College in Battle Creek, and now is employed by Pennock Hospital in Hastings as a medical transcriptionist. Gary Reid is also a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He graduated from Michigan State Univer- Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Feb. 22 ♦Salad, *Hamburger, ♦cheeseburger, corn, applesauce. Tuesday, Feb. 23 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, ♦Peanut butter sand., peas, fruit cocktail, salad bar. Wednesday, Feb. 24 ♦Salad, ♦Fishwich, *Stew & Biscuit, green beans, pears. Thursday, Feb. 25 ♦Salad, Sloppy joes, ♦Macaroni and cheese, peas, peaches, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 26 ♦Salad, *Tostizza, *Hot dog, com, apple. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. School Monday, Feb. 22 Barbeque on bun, com, pears, cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Chili, crackers, celery sticks, applesauce, cheese sand. Wednesday, Feb. 24 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, butter sand. Thursday, Feb. 25 Goulash, green beans, peaches, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, Feb. 26 Hamburger on bun, tater rounds, mixed fruit, biscuit w/sugar, cinnamon topping. A choice of lowfat 2 %, white dr chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. FARM 12 ACRES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VI-227) 65 ACRES • 50 ACRES TILLABLE - Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at at^ $45,500. (VL-228) Maplewood School Monday, Feb. 22 Pizza, green beans, peanut butter sdw., peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Hot dogs, french fries, carrot/celery sticks, mix fruit, cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 24 Macaroni & cheese, peas , tuna sdw. apple crisp. Thursday, Feb. 25 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, com, bread and butter, pears. Friday, Feb. 26 Hot beef sand., mashed potatoes, mix veg., apple. Milk is served with every meal. sity and is employed by Hickey Electric, Inc. in Nashville. The couple spent their honeymoon on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. They stayed in Wakiki for nine days and now reside in Hastings. TTTnnTnTnnTnnnnnnTnTTnnTnTnnTniTnTiTnTnTnnnTnTnn EngagementsMacDonald - Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Bryce L. MacDonald of Vermontville are pleased in announcing the engagement of their daughter Kelly Nona to Scott L. Hart­ man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hartman of Lansing. Kelly is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School and also is a 1986 graduate of Lansing Community College. Scott is a 1982 graduate of Suftin ■ Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sutfin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Dee, to Clifford Jay Hickman, son ofMrs. Edith M. Jacoby ofBattle Creek, and the late Dan M. Hickman. A September wedding is being planned. Sexton High School. Both Kelly and Scott are currently employed with the Accident Fund of Michigan in Lansing. A May 14 wedding is being planned. Pre-Shampoo CUTS Marsha ■ Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday “The Mirrors Image1 ge1 Sylvia - Wednesday <nL|46 MHMOL2 HMQii FRENCH BRAIDS Count down to Spring 35 Days 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays by Appointment �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday. February 16. 1988 — Poge 9 Amy Walker is Vermontville's first 'Michigan Maple Syrup Queen1 by Shelly Sulser Vermontville’s 1987 Maple Syrup Festival queen Amy Walker is now the village’s first recipient of the Michigan Maple Syrup Queen title, bestowed by the Michigan Maple Syrup Producers Association. Amy, 17, is the daughter of Dennis and Cindy Walker of 6753 Allegan Rd., and will be crowned next month on the steps of the State Capitol building in observance of Michigan Maple Syrup Week which starts March 20. Her coronation is expected to be conducted by either State Sen. John Swartz or Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Martha Grif­ fiths, she said. “I was really honored, real­ ly surprised,” Amy said Fri­ day about her feelings follow­ ing the announcement of her selection Jan. 30. “I hope to be able to learn more from the experience and get people more interested in the Michigan Maple Syrup Pro­ ducers’ Association.” Amy’s designation as Michigan’s maple syrup queen was the result of a re­ quest and nomination made by Charlotte area maple syrup producer Fern Gearhart. “Fern Gearhart called and talked to me and wanted me to get involved for all ofthe pro­ ducers for the whole state,” Amy said Friday. “I guess she thought I’d do a good job (representing them).” Amy explained that rules by the Michigan Maple Syrup Producers Association have previously stipulated the queen must be the daughter of a syrup producer. “But it got so there were not so many trying out,” Amy explained. “Now, you just have to be 16 or older and have been involved in maple syrup in some way or as a queen.” After her nomination by Gearhart, Amy was among the top three picked to attend the annual meeting of the Michigan Maple Syrup Pro- ducers Association to be con­ sidered for the crown. At the day-long meeting, held at the Kettunen Center 4-H camp in Tustin last month, Amy explained to the nearly 177 members in atten­ dance how she has been in­ volved in the syrup making in­ dustry and told about her ex­ perience as Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival Queen. “I talked about my goals for the first year to get more girls involved and the respon­ sibility the queens have in representing the association members,” she noted. “Promoting maple syrup was the main point.” Amy credits support by Gearhart for helping her to have the confidence to compete. “I guess I hadn’t thought much about trying out for it. Fem’s help and encourage­ ment helped,” Amy noted. “She was really excited (when I won).” Amy’s background in maple syrup production came from her grandfather, Cedric Root, when she observed him making maple syrup “back in the woods, just like his grand­ father used to. “I watched him collect it and boil it in a homemade boiler, over an open fire. I hadn’t seen it done like that before,” she said during the the Vermontville queen con­ test one year ago. She said she has fond memories of her Grandma Root boiling the sap a little longer in the house and then making candy. Amy hopes the family will keep up the tradition of occa­ sionally, at least, making syrup the old-fashioned way. She added that while she was Vermontville’s queen, she handed out pamphlets dur­ ing the festival to those re­ questing information about the local association and syrup production. She also appeared with her court at numerous festival parades as Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Association ambassadors. “They yelled to us *We love maple syrup!’ at different parades, ’ ’ Amy recalled, “like at the asparagus festival (in the Shelby—Hart area). There were all these people dressed in green like asparagus. They’re really into asparagus.” Amy added one syrup pro­ ducer told her that the ques­ tion most asked by city people is “where’s the sugar bush?” A sugar bush is, in fact, a grove of sugar maples used for the production of maple sugar or syrup. “I think the main thing I’ve learned is how to talk to peo­ ple I don’t know,” said Amy. “After the first parade we went to, they had a queen’s reception and we were all kind of shy and didn’t know what to say. I think I’ve gained more confidence in speaking in front of people.” As Michigan’s Maple Syrup queen, Amy’s agenda will in­ clude not only her coronation at the capitol, but a luncheon at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island with Gov. James Blanchard. She will also include the Traverse City Cherry Festival on her list of stops during her year-long reign as well as the maple syrup festival in Shepherd. “I’m excited to see Shepherd’s festival,” Amy noted. “I’ve never been to another maple syrup festival.” The Shepherd festival is scheduled to be held the last weekend in April, the same time as the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which Amy definitely plans to at­ tend, she said. In all, Amy will be required to appear in at least seven events in the state this year and has had at least that many offers, she said. She added her reign could include television appearances and radio interviews as well. Aside from maple syrup ac­ tivities, Amy is a senior at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School where she was recent­ ly crowned winter homecom­ ing queen. 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WATKINS-We are now selling Watkins in VermontvilleNashville area. You can call Connie or George after 5pm. 726-1026. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 her academic achievement, and has been named the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) good citizen. Amy was also recognized this year by the Eaton County Optimists’ Club for a citizen­ ship award; was runner-up in the Eaton County Junior Miss Pageant; was a McDonald’s All Star; is president of the National Honor Society; is vice president of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD); is a member of the Varsity and Spanish clubs, plays piano for the Charlotte Church of Christ and has the second female lead in her school’s musical production of “South Pacific”. She has also been active in 4-H, cheerleading and sports. Amy is one of three children, having two brothers, Dayton, an eighth grader and Aaron, a junior. The family has lived in Ver­ montville since 1974 when they moved from Charlotte to their Allegan Road, home, built by their father. Dennis Walker is in research and development at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, said Amy, and her mother, Cindy, is a teacher’s aide at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. “One thing they (state association members) said was ‘you’re representing us now not always Vermontvilleav” noted Amy. “But I will tell them about our Maple Syrup Festival.” After all, Vermontville is known as “The Sweetest Lit­ tle Town in Michigan.” Vermontville’s Amy Walker has been chosen the 1988 Michigan Maple Syrup Association's Maple Syrup Queen. (Maple Valley News file photo) ALL THE BESTFOR AND YOUR FARM. . . from your Farm Bureau Insurance Agent SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3443 or 852-9233 Get all the protection you need— for your farm, yourself, and your family—from your Farm Bureau Insurance agent. Serving farmers is our specialty. That’s why we are Michigan’s largest farm insurer and the number one protector of Michigan farm families. Call today. Making your MHM BUREAU future a little insurance rT GROUP I 1 more predictable. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 10 MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Adm. Office — 7 p.m., Feb. 8,1988 Present: L. Lehman, J. Brumm, B. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Tobias, C. Viele, C. Wolff, B. Pino. Absent: K. Bahs, Student Representative. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Lehman. Roll call vote was taken, attendance as listed above. 2. Communications: Mrs. Pino read a letter she had written on behalf of the Board to Diane Casteele in appreciation for her work in preparing the brochures. 3. Car Seats: Mr. Steve Cates gave on informative presentation regarding providing new indivi­ dual car seats on the special education bus which transports children to Eaton Intermedi­ 4. 5. ate School District. After discussion, a motion was made by Flower, supported by Viele to accept the proposal of Mr. Cates to purchase ten car seats for the special education bus with full reim­ bursement from the Supervisory Council, B.O.C., in Lansing. Paulette Strong is desig­ nated to purchase the car seats which must meet the state school bus inspection laws. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Mrs. Pino will write a letter of appreciation to the Supervisory Council on behalf of the Board. Superintendent Position: The superintendent's job description was reviewed and the possiblity of a Part Time Assistant/Finance position was discussed. The following priorities were esta­ blished for the new superintendent: A. Academic Leadership and strong curriculum development B. Internal and External Communications/Pulic Relations C. Business Management and Leadership Abili­ ties D. Negotiation background Transition Period: After discussion of the transition period for the new superintendent a motion was made by Viele, supported by Tobias to extend Mr. Wolff's contract three months (through September 30, 1988) in an advisory capacity and business management position for reasons of the transition period; Vermontville Residents The last date to register to vote in the Village General Election is Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1988. The General Election will be held on Monday, March 14, 1988. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk salary will be prorated based on present salary. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Lehman, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Hawkins and Pino. Motion carried. 6. Adjournment: Motion made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:10 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education A weekly report from - Frank M. Fitzgerald PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE MARCH REGULAR BOARD MEETING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE State Representative hereby granted and vested with the right, power and franchise for a period of thirty (30) years from and after the adoption and apiroval as provided by faaw, i to hereof, acquire, construct, maintain or operate in the Township of t MICHIGAN'S AGRICULTURAL EXPORT TRADE can be improved with a more efficient use of governmental export services according to a recent task force report. The House Republican Task Force on Farm Overseas Opportunity Castleton the necessary facilities Development (F.O.O.D.). noting the growth potential of the for the production, transmission, agricultural sector and its importance to Michigan’s economy, distribution and sale of electric energy for public and private use, has offered a number of recommendations including ways to ELECTRIC SERVICE and to construct and maintain improve the dissemination of information on available governFRANCHISE ORDINANCE along, upon, across or under the mental services, increase trade with foreign countries, and AN ORDINANCE granting unto highways, streets, alleys, and identify foreign buyers. Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. other public places of the THE ODDS OF WINNING THE LOTTERY will be ex­ I . its successors and assigns g, township township to tosetsetpoles poles,string string the right, power and franchise for plained in a brochure soon to be available at ticket sales locawires, lay pipes or conduit and a period of thirty (30) years from other necessary fixtures and tions. The brochure, provided by the Lottery Commission, will and after the adoption and ap­ equipment for such purposes and also explain how the lottery is operated. proval hereof, to acquire, con­ to transact a local electric VICTIMS OF JUVENILE “FELONIES” (offenses that struct, operate and maintain in business. would be punishable in most cases by up to one year in prison Castleton Township, Barry Coun­ Section 2. The franchise if committed by an adult) would be granted the same sorts of ty, the necessary facilities for the granted herein is subject to con­ production, transmission, firmation rmaona at the enex next reguareecregular elec- rights currently given to victims of adult felonies under a bill distribution and sale of electric tion or special election by a ma- approved unanimously by the House. Under the bill. House energy for public and private use, jority of the Castleton Township Bill 4240, parents could also be required by the court to pay up and to use and occupy the j highways, streets, alleys and electors voting upon the question to $2,500 in restitution if the juvenile was unable to pay. The in the affirtnative. bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. other public places of the Section 3. This ordinance will ADVERTISEMENTS FOR CONSUMER GOODS OR township to set poles, string wire, take effect 10 days after the first lay pipes or conduits, and to tran­ publication of the ordinance. SERVICES that give a street address would be required to insact a local electric business. A copy ssaid ordinanc.e is clude an address of where business is actually conducted or BE IT ORDAINED: available for inspection at the parts can be purchased under a bill unanimously passed by the Section 1. That Tri-County Elec­ Castleton Township Hall. House. House Bill 5193 is aimed at eliminating advertisements tric Cooperative, Inc. its suc­ Junia Jarvie which contain addresses that are non-existent as well as adver­ cessors and assigns, be and it is Castleton Township Clerk tisements that give several addresses in order to mislead the consumer about the availability of the business. The media iiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiw would not be held liable for unwittingly carrying the advertisement. MICHIGAN STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS who need more time to repay their student loans of at least $5,000 will soon have help. The State Board of Education recently an­ nounced a new program called E-Z LOAN which will con­ solidate student loans, offer a minimum interest rate of 9 per­ cent, and give some borrowers up to 25 years to repay the loan. The Vermontville together Friday evening, at For more information and a list of participating lenders, write Historical Society meets Neil’s Restaurant.. Sue’s to the Michigan Guarantee Agency, P.O. Box 30047, Lansing, Thursday, Feb. 25, not mother is i traveling in MI 48909. Wednesday Feb. 24. This is California. Miss Esther Shepard feeds the first meeting of the new year. New members are the birds. There have been welcome and the dues are $3 some beautufil cardinals, blue Beating the Winter Blahs theme of per family. This February jays and other winter birds in meeting is a potluck supper at her dooryard. family night at area church Feb. 20 7 p.m. Bring a dish to pass Peace United Methodist depression and offering ways and your own table service. It is also “sugar-off time. The Clinic set for March Church extends an invitation to get through the “winter new festival queen and her to its family night, on Satur­ blahs” and “doldrums.” An immunization clinic, Dr. Rader is an ordained court will be guests of honor. day, Feb. 20, starting with a Sue Villanueva and her sponsored by Barry-Eaton potluck supper at 6:30 p.m., United Methodist minister District Health Department father Bob Ray ate supper with each family bringing a who holds a doctorate in will be held on Thursday, psychology. March 24 from 2-5 p.m. at dish to pass and table service. Peace United Methodist Beverages will be furnished. Maple Valley High School Following the meal, at ap­ Church is located four miles Room A-l. west of Nashville, at the cor­ There will be special atten­ proximately 7:30 p.m. Dr. ner of M-79 and Barryville tion for ninth graders needing Blaine Rader, who is on the tetnus booster (Ta) and staff of Samaritan Counseling Road. The public is invited to Center of Central Michigan in attend all or either part of the preschoolers needing boosters evening. for kindergarten. Others are East Lansing, will share a program on coping with welcome also. For more information con­ tact Pam Anderson, Eaton Maple Valley graduate named to County Health Department, 543-2430. TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting of the Castleton Township Board of Trustees on January 6, 1988, the following Electric Service Franchise Or­ dinance was unanimously passed. Vermontville news - REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 14, 1988 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Elec­ tion 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 HOME FEBRUARY 16, 1988 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act. No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 553 S. State Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of 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 remain­ ing such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE PRESIDENT 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE CLERK 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TREASURER 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE ASSESSOR 3-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TRUSTEES PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk Lost & Found LOST: Lab mix, male, Nicki; and Australian Shepard mix, female, Tawny, very friendly. Lost near South Curtis Rd. area, Nashville. If seen, please call 616-945-9667. SADLY MISSED! Davenport College dean’s list Kristy Lea. Landes, daughter of Richard and Carol Landes, has been named to the Honors List at Davenport Col­ lege for the fall term 1987. Landes is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Students are eligible for the Honors List when they have earned a minimum of 13.5 credit hours and achieved a 3.5 grade point average or better for the term. Notice of Board of Review Meetings The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Vermontville Fire Barn on ... □ Tuesday, March 8,1988 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. to review the roll. □ Monday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m and on □ Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m ...for the purpose of hearing individual appeals. A tentative ratio of 50% and a multiplier of 1 for all real and personal property will be used. Edward Sampson Vermontville Township Supervisor �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 11 Nashville Village Council tables parking decision Continued from front page \" N 5^ ?*%JS ?*%J 'Afcv£j!M I1S?? W lk ^g5: IT lkN ****«««fy mation and Alldaffer’s pro­ tests, Hughes suggested the resolution be ammended to eliminate the rental fee. There would still be two spots for Alldaffer (one for his dumpster) and two for the apartments contained at the rear ofthe restaurant, Smokey and Flo’s. Without those spots, the apartment tenants would have no off-street park­ ing, it was noted. Prohibiting parking on the north side of the building would still be in effect. All that would be af­ fected by a change in the resolution is the rear lot. “The basic idea is we don’t want this to be a public lot. We’re doing a favor for somebody,” said Hughes. “But that person has no more right to that spot than anyone else,” pointed out Ron Bracy of the Zoning Board of Appeals. “As owner of the property we have told him (Smokey) we will maintain his right to leave his dumpster there. It’s convenient for him and it’s at our expense but we’re not us­ ing it either,” Hughes said. The possibility ofwriting an easement into the abstract was mentioned. “I think you’re letting a precedent control it,” Bracy said. “No,” said Hughes, “precedents can be broken at any time.” Trustee Carl Tobias added that “ifyou have four parking places and let a man park a dumpster there, if a restaurant is no longer there, you still have four parking spots.” “We didn’t maintain one spot would (have to) be used by a dumpster,” said Hughes. “We have four parking spots. I don’t think we really need the five dollar fee. We feel like we are doing something to help promote a business in our town. It’s in our best interest to allow anyone in those apart­ ments to use these parking spots.” The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the council was asked to study the matter and return to the Feb. 25 meeting with recommendations. In other business, truck driver Harold Hummel said that there were problems with semi-trucks parking in a lot behind the stores on the west side of the main street. He said a man not representing the village asked him to move his truck and indicated that the property belonged to him. “I’ve parked there for 14 years,” said Hummel. “Now, I must see if I can still park there.” The 70 by 100 foot area in question is referred to as lot 28. It is not part ofthe parking lot and has never been paved. The village, which owns the property, has allowed semi truck parking on the lot in past years despite questions that have been raised. “There’s no problem with your parking there,” Hughes said. Tobias suggested that the village should perhaps put stakes up to mark the area so the truck drivers would know exactly where to park and they could be responsible for the snow removal. “We should establish that piece of the parking lot for a specific purpose,” he said. “There’s no questions about our ownership of that land,” said Hughes. “Our property is described on lot 28.” The Buildings and Grounds Committee was asked to also study that situation. Gordon Swinson, agriculture teacher at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School has offered to supply the labor if the council decides to plant trees at the sewer ponds. Trustee Ben Mason said a few pines have been planted in back but nothing has been put in front of the ponds. Swinson said the nearly 800 trees in consideration are soft­ woods and hardwoods that are four to five feet in height. The matter was tabled until further information regarding costs and a planting schedule is obtained. The council also directed Hughes to write a letter to the Eaton County Commissioners requesting that the village be allowed to assume control ofa part of Curtis Road that lies within the village limits. Hughes said the annexation would add to the village street mileage. Plans for a new gutter on State Street from Sherman Street to the lumber yard were discussed. Mason reported that Village Superintendent of the Department of Public The council agreed to wait Works Leon Frith noted the to obtain more figures and old gutter could be removed names of possible contractors for $9.50 per foot. Frith before taking action. claimed it would be cheaper The village received $1,062 than what the village could do from Centel Franchise, the the job for themselves. local cable TV company “It would be about $30,000 which pays the village three to do the street and the gutter­ percent of its base-rate, a ing,” said Mason. charge of $14.95. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays FEBRUARY Paint Sale COOKs. DUNN's Featuring our Royal line of fine interior paints . . , ROYAL LATEX SEMI-GLOSS i i/V. 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Field goal shooting was the major difference in the half with Bronson hitting 13 of its first 29 shots to a mere 11- of-35 for the Lions. Bronson upped its lead to 33-23 by the half and then built its margin to as many as 23 in the third period. Maple Valley did cut the lead to five with six minutes to go in the game, but could get no closer. “It took a lot of energy out of us to catch up,” said Reese. As has plagued Maple Valley the last two weeks, free throw shooting was a key to the game. The Vikings connected on 18-of-30 attempts to only 12-of-21 for the Lions. “We’re just giving away too many free throws. It’s been the third quarter that’s been hurting us,” said Reese of the free throws. “But this time it was the first quarter.” For the game, Maple Valley hit 19-of-61 field goals to 23-of-57 for Bronson. Scot Lenz led Maple Valley with 18 points and seven re­ bounds. Matt Forell added 12 points and Barry Carpenter and Brock DeGroot chipped in seven each. 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See our complete line of Merillat convenience acessories also available. Stop in today ... and see the finest. HOMETOWN? See us for: • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 rOK CREDIT FINANCING AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 16. 1988 — Page 12 Jennifer, a member of the National Honor Society, has a 3.7 grade point average. Collecting Cabbage Patchdolls is fun for Jennifer. The queen and the court plan to visit as many local love it. It’s so much fun — the in Vermontville for area syrup producers as possible to grand parade and the talent troops and let the girls ex­ help collect, boil and drain the show. I like to see the little perience candymaking first­ sap and can it, Jennifer said. The local royalty also will kids doing their thing (in the hand. She says she was a talent show). Scout for about a year and a be attending the upcoming ‘‘It wouldn’t be Vermont­ Brownie for about three sugaring-off party, sponsored by the Vermontville Historical ville without the maple syrup years. festival,” she said. Jennifer has helped collect Society. In addition this summer, the Her favorite maple product sap with a Nashville friend in is maple candy. She learned the past, but this coming queen and court will probably how to make the sweet season she’s looking forward go to about 11 other com­ morsels while she was a Girl to going to John and Norma munities around the state to Scout when the late Carl Viele’s sugar bush to help represent Vermontville in Thrun put on a demonstration with many phases of the various parades and festivals syrupmaking process. She and and to promote maple pro­ members of her court will go ducts. Jennifer is hoping that the invitations will include one to Vieles together. Cookie Jars • Air Compressor • Anvil Court members are runner- to Mackinac Island’s parade. • Meat Scales • Electric Dryer • Baby When Jennifer’s not study­ up Marguerite Schippel, Bed • 12-gol. Kettles • Old Milk Cans ing or playing softball, she’s daughter of Jean A. Schippel; • Atari 2600 & Topes • Drill Presses • Sander • Kerosene Heaters • Pistol Lesley Dipert, daughter of likely to be found reading Scopes • Wood Chisels • 11x15 Bias Dan Dipert and Janet Porritt; which she says is a favorite Ply Tires • Full Size Wood Beds • Cindy Rugg, daughter of pastime. Magic Heaters • 2 Dr. Metal Cabinet • “I ready most anything,” Hunting Knives • Old Oak Furniture • Terry and Lorry Rugg; and Table Saws • Electric Trains • VCRs Raquel Wright, daughter of she says. She also likes to collect Henry and Sandra Wright. Bear’s Quality Pawn “I want everybody to get as Cabbage Patch dols, swim, 209 N. Main, Nashville • 852-9473 involved as possible,” Jen­ bike and just be outdoors. Man.-Sol. 9:00-5:00 As a member ofthe Pilgrim nifer said. Fellowship at the Congrega­ tional Church, she said one of her most interesting projects was serving on the Search Committee in 1987 to find a new minister for the church. “We listened to taped ser­ mons and researched the background (of prospective . Specializes in '80 to '86 Cars candidates),” Jennifer said. •.• warranties Available Her busy schedule has in­ RYDER TRUCK RENTAL cluded working part-time at J.J.’s Party Store and m* 803 West State Street, Hastings babysitting. Phone — 948-2001 On the homefront, Jennifer says she has lived in the same house at 196 E. First St. since she was two years old. And before that her home was just a stone’s throw away. Her Mom is a Vermontville native and her father hails from Nashville. Ofthe days before and after the queen’s contest, Jennifer said, “My family has backed Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 me up 100 percent...My RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM Ej grandparents and my ever so • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION loving brother...they were my STA-RITE PUMPS quiz bowl.” Before the contest, she said Do it yourself • 1 ’A" pipe 5' length, her brother said he was confi­ Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks dent that she would win and 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair , told her not to worry. Jennifer’s aunt, Janeen Service on Submergible Pumps Taylor of Florida, was the Estimates Available syrup queen in 1966. “My family has really helped me out,” said the new queen. Syrup Festival Queen, Jennifer Fisher enjoys being a varsity cheerleader at Maple Valley and also is a cheerleading advisor for fifth and sixth graders. from frontpage WANTED Tom Edwards Auto Mart Quality USED CARS O COBB HR 726-0377 ••270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Softball dominates Jennifer's time in good weather. She has an array of trophies from participation in the sport. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100_____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 16, 1988 — Page 13 Maplewood Elementary students study middle ages, make castles Students in Cindy Gutchess and Susan Luyendyk's sixth grade classes at Maplewood Elementary School last week completed their studies of the Middle Ages by making their own castles. Shown here with their masterpieces are Adam Gusey, Mellinda White and Alicia Golovich. Pictured with their castles are Dan Martin, Stacey Hawblitz and Alice Moore. Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Menu Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Baked chicken, scalloped corn, California blend, banana nut bread, marg., peaches, 2% milk. Thursday, Feb. 18 - Sweet and sour beef cubes, french style green beans, sweet potato, rice, marg., choc, chip cookie, 2% milk. Friday, Feb. 19 - Quiche, tomato juice, hash browns, danish, marg., scalloped ap­ ples, 2% milk. Monday, Feb. 22 - Swiss steak, baked potato, cheesy broccoli and cauliflower, roll, marg., plums, 2% milk. Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Spanish rice, salad and dressing, baby carrots, rice, taco chips, marg., pineappel upside down cake, 2% milk. Rudy Othmer puts the finishing touch on his elaborate wooden stick castle. Raymond and Dorothy Franks celebrate 50th anniversary Workshop topic will be ‘Alcoholic and Abusive Families’ Mar. 3 Region 13 Substance Abuse On Feb. 28, Raymond and and four grandchildren. Prevention Education ProThe family will be hosting gram and the Eaton County Dorothy Franks of Vermont­ ville will celebrate their 50th an open house in honor of this Child Abuse and Neglect wedding anniversary. occasion on Feb. 28, from 2-5 Prevention Council will pro­ Dorothy (Pease) and E. Ray­ p.m. at Kalamo Town Hall, vide a workshop on alcoholic mond Franks were married on Spore Hwy. in the village of and abusive familiess on Feb. 28, 1938 in Bellevue. Kalamo. All friends and Thursday, March 3. They have two sons, Virgil L. relatives are invited to join Interested teachers, Franks ofBellevue and Robert them. No gifts, please. counselors, administrators, R. Franks of Vermontville human service personnel and concerned others are en­ couraged to attend. The pro­ gram is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. in the Charlotte High School lecture room. For further information and to register, please contact the Carpet & Upholstery Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Coun­ Cleaning cil at 543-4333 by Feb. 26. Pre-registration is required. TOM FRITH, owner Maple valley Carpet Care Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 Vermontville church to hold Ash Wednesday noon service The Vermontville First Congregational Church will hold an Ash Wednesday Ser­ vice Feb. 17 at noon. The half-hour service will feature Rev. Sally Nolen. The public is welcome to attend. Correction: Russ Bennett of Vermont­ ville will accept a four-year seat on the village council if he receives enough write-in votes in the March 14 general election. There are now four people seeking three available four-year terms. Events Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Hastings--Sing Along. Middleville—Dessert potluck. Nashville—Blood Pressure Day. Woodland—Sing along. Thursday, Feb. 18 - DeltonSgt. Smith to speak at 12:15. Nashville—The Wash Tub Trio to entertain at noon. Middleville—Cards. Friday, Feb. 19 - Nashville— Hose Humphrey to entertain at noon. Monday, Feb. Leep to speak at 11:00. Nashville—Crafts. Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Hastings-Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouses even if under 60. Suggested donation for congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings-120 N. Michigan Ave. Monday, thru Friday. Nashville-Masonic Temple. Monday, through Friday. Delton-Faith United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Middleville-VFW Post. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Woodland-Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Home Delivered Meals are available at Extra Cost. ADULTS Learn to Read Call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone ... 852-9275 VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Winter Clearance Sale 20% Off the Following Items Winter Hats • Snow Shovels Weatherstripping • Heat Tapes Furnace Filters GOOD FROM FEB. 15 THROUGH FEB. 20 Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! jftVflrera 22 Woodland—Ray Girrbach to speak at 12:15. Hastings—Eric Doug and Julee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-1121 h/m 72069 72^069 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — CLOSED SUNDAY — COMMISSION ORDER a (Under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SPEARING SEASON - STATEWIDE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11, 1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take sturgeon by means of spears from the inland waters of this state, except during the month of February of each year. This order takes effect April 1, 1988, and shall remain in effect through March 31, 1993. Marlene J. FMharty, Chairman irm Natural Resources Commission Baroara McLeod Commission & Legislative Liaison Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. February 16, 1988 — Page 14 Leasing land for oil and gas exploration is increasing locally By Allen P. Krizek County Extension Dir. In the last month and one half there has been much ac­ tivity by the oil companies in the northern and western townships of Eaton County. They are busy leasing land from farmers and rural land owners for the purpose of ex­ ploring for gas and oil. I have asked my colleague, Lynn Gould, County Exten- sion Director for Clare Coun­ ty, to share some tips on dealing with the leasing comi panies. His comments follow: How can one know if there is oil or gas beneath their pro­ perty? Drilling is very expen­ sive and it is hard to see through rock. The other human senses (smell, taste, hearing, touch), unaided, are not much help either. Petroleum engineers have Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS miiiiliimj I lillll IIIIIIIIIHIIH Wed., Feb. 17 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Charlotte. Wed., Feb. 17 - John Martin Day, Smith Hall, St. Johns. Con-­ tact Farm Credit Services for further information and tickets. Thurs., Feb. 18 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating,, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. Thurs., Feb. 18 - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Professional Swine Producers Meeting, “Farrowing Bam Management” Fabino’s Restaurant,, Portland. Cost: $11. Call Extension Office for more details. Friday, Feb. 19 - Professional Cattle Feeding Seminar - Fart I Kalamazoo. Contact Extension Office for further details.. Sat., Feb. 20 - 10 a.m.-12 noon Clown Class, Kardel Hall. Registration Required at Extension Office. Sat., Feb. 20 - 10 a.m. Eaton County 4-H Rabbit Show, Auditorium, Fairgrounds. 9u nas..m.-12 noon 4-H Beef Weigh-In, Sat., Feb. 20-9 Fairgrounds, Charlotte. t Mon., Feb. 22 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Administrative Leaders Meeting, Wilford Residence, 6327 Tupper Lake Rd., Sunfield Sunfield. Wed., F.eb. 24 - 9:30 a.m. Regiona.l An.ima,l _Sc.ience ,Lead.er, s Mtg., Schulers, Marshall. Wed., Feb. 24 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. FFairgrounds. Tahirugrrso.u, nFdesb.. 25 - 9:30 a.m. to _3_:3_0 p.m. “Managing The Milking Herd for More Profit”, Kellogg Biological Center. Cost: $22/person (includes lunch). Friday, Feb. 26 - 9:30-3:30 p.m. “Managing The Milking Station,, Hickory Herd for More Profit , Kellogg gg Biological g y Corners, in the Conference Center. Cost: $22/person (includes developed instruments to help geologists separate the good prospects from the poor. The most commonly used instru­ ment is the seismograph. It actually helps geologists detect oil structures. Seismic methods involve the creation of a sound on or a few feet below the earth’s sur­ face which sends off small vibrations directed thee vearrtah'so dnespths r.e Tcheese into anroe then measured as they bounce back off different layers of the earth’s structure. By measuring the amount of time that it takes for the sound waves to bounce offdifferent structures within the earth and return to the surface, rface, technicians are able to determine the depth of many kinds of geological formations, including structures that may contain oil and gas. Typically, when a seismic company wants to run a line on your property, they will send you a letter requesting your permission. Most companies use a similar letter and send you two copies with an enclosed postage-paid envelope. All- you have to do is sign the letter and send it back. The company py may y ask to run its line on the road rightof-way in front of your property, or it may want to run a diagonal line across your pro­ perty. If you agree to their request and return the signed lehttelir, you c can ian heexpect xpect t to fo have have te line the ne run in n the te near future. uture. If you don’t return the signed letter,the company will probably follow-up with a phone Armed with this knowledge, Armed with this knowledge, Ithe company will have a better idea of your property’s value ithan you do. Landowners reason that the company pay them for the ::should should pay privilege of gathering information from their property. 4. 4. Many y landowners are allowing companies to run lines without charging a fee. Others are demanding fees up to and even over $10 per rod (1616 ft.). At SlO/rod, the fee would be about $800 to run a line across a square 40 acre parcel. 5. If you you already hold hold aa lease for the land on which some other company wants to run a line,,yyou should review the granting clause in the first portion of your lease. It willl probably say that you have granted the exclusive right to explore that land to the company who holds your lease. That means you shouldn’t sign anything allowing someone Vocational programs showcased Eaton Intermediate’s Southridge Vocational Center offers a variety of programs for students from Eaton area high schools. Students with an interest in working with young children often enroll in child care and guidance o ffered at Southridge Vocational Center Ce Center. Tnhteer .Vocational Center child development/special needs centers. Students are currently visiting outside lab placements such as Charlotte Community Cooperative Nursery, Tot Spot Day Care, Kids Country Corner Preschool, Parkview and Galewood Elementary schools as well as Meadowview as school. operates its own child care program, Ready-Set-Go. roram,. ReadSetGo This program is a lab learning situation for students, as well as, meeting a community need for quality care. The Child Care and Guidance program offers training to assist students interested in the fields of child care, day care nurseries, com­ munity day-care centers, elementary school teaching, parenting and pre-school or Beginning in February students will participate two or three days a week for a period of four to six weeks in one of these off site lab placements. Students will gain knowledge by “Hands on ” experience in communication, interaction and guidance techniques. They will also participate in daily planned activities for the children and will be responsible for planning developmental activities. call or personal visit. In Michigan, property owners fronting on county roads generally own the land that runs to the center of the road. If you own property Sat., Feb. 27 - 10 a.m. to noon Clown Class, Kardel Hall, along a state highway, the state probably owns the rightFairgrounds. Tauergsr.,ouMnarsc.h 1 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH County Council Meeting, of-way. If you have questions about property ownership, Farm Bureau Office Basement. Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. check your deed. Before you sign any letter Fairgrounds. Thurs., March 3 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH Lesson Day, First Bap- or give permission to any seismic company, you should tist Church. Call Extension Office for reservations. Thurs., March 3 - 7:30-9:00 p.m., “Getting Into Country consider some key points. Living” series. (Mar. 3, 10, 17) Eaton Rapids High School. Determine the following: Reservations required at Extension Office. 1. What type of line is the Fri., March 4 - Professional Cattle Feeding Seminar, Part 2, company running and What Kalamazoo. _ , _. damage might it cause to your Sat., March 5 - Shooting Sports Round-Up, Firearms property? If the company is 10:00-noon; Archery 1-3 p.m. Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Sat., March 5 - 10 a.m. to noon Clown Class, Kardel Hall, running a line on the road, it , , , may use vibroseismic trucks Fairgrounds. which thump the land surface Sat., March 5-9 a.m. to 12 noon 4-H Modeling Clinic, 4-H to make the vibrations that are Bldg., Fairgrounds. sent into the earth. However, ooeeoeooooeeocooooocooooocooeeoeooooooa some companies create vibrations using explosive charges placed in holes drilled in the soil. The purpose of either method is to create shock waves which the company measures to determine the density and thickness of sub• SALES LES nn RVICE — _ I linn • SERVICE surface structures. • PARTS 2. Once you have determin­ Wte service all brands ed the location and type ofline 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 that the company plans to run, you have a better idea of the type of damage your property WE CARRY... may incur. Damage you might be concerned about could in­ clude, but is not limited to, broken tile, crop damage, disrupted fences and root damage to trees. You can re­ quest payment for these Washers Dryers | damages and should get the Refrigerators money prior to allowing the company to run its line. Dishwashers 3. Some landowners Microwaves Ranges without an oil lease have re­ Robin Richards MICROWAVE quested and received a fee AUTHORIZED AGENT COUNTER SERVICE from the company running the seismic line on their property, PARTS FOR even if damages are not an­ ALL BRANDS ticipated. Their reasoning is A GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG that the seismic company will ★ KITCHEN AID ★FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL have a better picture of their ★ SEARS * GIBSON ★TAPPAN property as a prospective ex­ SERVICE ALL BRANDS ★ HOTPOINT ★JENH-AIR Eiperienced, Reliable & Reasonable ploration site after it runs the ★ MONTGOMERY WARD line and analyzes the data. HPARTS & SERVICE tflpp Hance Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral else to explore ^ejand until p(peannd y o wnanhtos wtobraudnly athlienecoamndelse to your lease is up. The seismic forr the total costs of that line to company is responsible from the the company. getting permission 7. You should consider us­ company that holds the lease. ing a signed document to Ifthe company that holds your specify the terms upon which lease gives another company you agree before you let a permission to to run run aa line on Ex-­ your property, you still have company run its line. The Ex tension office has a sample the right to personally document. negotiate and receive payment In conclusion, it is to your for any damages that the line might cause to your property. advantage to look into the pros and cons of seismic testing Be sure to demand cash, a cer- before you sign an authoriza­ tified check, a bank money tion for it. Determine what order or any instrument which you can immediately deposit damages such activity might cause to your property. Talk in your account. Some landowners in to neighbors or any other lanMichigan are still holding downers who have had lines checks or site drafts that run on their property or your local Extension office, then weren’t paid and probably won ’ t be paid even though the you can decide what action won’t you want to take. I’m sure it is line was completed months not your goal to stop or ago. 6.Theamount of money hamper the exploration of the that you can collect for natural resources, but you damages or the privilege to should protect your rights and explore your property will de- your property. Guest speakers also provide related information for the students in child care classes. Mona Ellard, cooperative ex­ tension services, spoke to students on proper nutrition. Rick Wahl of Eaton County Sheriff’s Department will share information with students on child abuse. Missy Duckworth of Barry-Eaton Health Department will be in­ troducing the student on how to identify childhood illness and the treatment of children when they become ill. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Southridge Vocational Center is hosting an open house for ail residents of Eaton County. This is your opportunity to see Eaton Area Vocational Pro­ grams in action. Programs will be showcased from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. ANR Week program will dig into animal waste By Roger A. Betz Ext. Agricultural Agent Animal Waste and right-tofarm issues will be the focus of the Animal Science Cay program March 23 during Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week at Michigan State University. ““We We will will look look at at the the issues issues that brought fanning and animal production units to the attention of legislators,” says Julie Chapin, MSU animal science specialist and event coordinator. “These issues are animal manure odor con­ trol, air pollution and groundwater contamination, and they will be examined from a scientific perspective.” The one-day program, “Animal Waste: The Issues and Impacts,” is sponsored by the MSU departments of Animal Science and Agricultural Engineering and the Michigan Association of t Professional Dairymen. The educational seminars will be held from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. in 109 Anthony Hall. There is no admission charge. Scheduled to speak at the conference will be a farmer who has been through a lawsuit that resulted from his production practices, Chapin says. The farmer will explain what issues brought about the legal action and how he could have been better prepared for the litigation. Another speaker will adad­ dress changes and proposed changes in the right-to-farm bill and the impact that pro- posed changes will have on farming procedures. Participants will also be updated on the interim animal waste handling guidelines recommended by MSU to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. “We want to inform pro­ ducers of the potential impact of these interim guidelines for acceptable agriculture practices in relation to livestock,” Chapin says. “Producers need to be informed so they can present a unified front to legislators, consumers an and neighbors about animal waste control issues.” For more information about the Animal Science Day pro­ gram, contact Chapin at 517/355-8319. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan 121 SOO CHUKCH STFEElphone945'9554 (Hastin9s> Tuesday, February 23, 1988 Sap's runnin* in Nashville Nashville’s sugar maple trees that give the village a rich traditional flare are again spilling their lifeblood for maple syrup lovers around the state. Local Boy Scouts tapped the trees Feb. 13, a signal to all that spring is around the bend. Nashville’s Putnam Park is always a good source of the fine, sparkling sap, especially on clear sunny days like last Thursday as shown in the photo at left. “It don’t run much ’til it’s between 40 and 45 degrees,” explained Nashville’s Syrup Association President of 21 years, Harold Christiansen. “It’s hard tellin’ what kind of season we’re going to have. I’ve tried to predict for 21 years and have missed every time. So I’ve kinda give up,” he said. At right, one of thousands of drops of pure Nashville maple sap falls from a spile in Putnam Park. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Incumbents nominated in Nashville primary Celebrating 150 years Congregational Church observes it’s sesquicentennial year, events planned The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will celebrate its 150 birthday this year. In 1836 Vermontville got its beginning when the Rev. Sylvester Cochran, a Con­ gregational minister from East Poultney, Vt. came to Michigan in the fall of 1835 hoping to locate here per­ manently. He concluded that because people were so scat­ tered in the area that a colony settlement would have to be the solution. He returned to Vermont and on March 27, 1836 a constitu­ tion of the Union Colony was formally adopted. In May the colony purchased land (in Vermontville) and plotted lots for the village and surroun­ ding area. On the southwest comer opposite the Village square lot stands the historic church. The church was organized on Feb. 28, 1838 with Rev. Cochran as its first minister. Of course the building then was just a log cabin which served as the church and meeting house and school. The church had five deacons and 17 original starting members. They drew up the Congregational Principals, the Confession of Faith and the Church Covenant by which the members would live by. During those first Sunday morning gatherings they would begin by singing hymns which would start with a pitch given on the tuning fork, then all would read the scripture and pray. The service would then be followed by the ser­ mon, of which could last for an hour or more, depending on the mood of the stem minister. The church structure of to­ day was dedicated in 1864. It is of New England style ar­ chitecture, featuring the typical Grecian arch in front. Inside rough hewn timbers were used for the inner con­ struction. the ceilings are of tin which gives a natural acoustical sound. It still con­ tains its original pews and woodwork. The eight beautiful windows are of cathedral glass. In 1953 the old Michigan basement was dug out and the present Griswold Room was completed. That contains a kitchen, rest rooms, and a large social room. The room was financed by descendants of one of the original settlers. Last year the steeple was re­ shingled with cedar shake shingles which was one of the original features. The steeple reaches 115 feet from the ground. The original cost of the building back in 1864 was See Congregational, page 2 Two incumbent trustees were nominated to retain their posts in Nashville in a primary election last Monday. Marsha Ainslie and Larry Filter, incumbent Republicans on the village council, receiv­ ed 90 and 86 votes respective­ ly in the four-way election for the three seats. The third win­ ner for a two year seat was former council member Ted Spoelstra, who received 87 votes, while Sidney Green earned 24. Two other write-in can­ didates received one vote each. The three top vote get­ ters will now go on the general election ballot March 14. In the other contested race, Rose Mary Heaton garnered 79 votes against Mary Porter’s 15 in their competi­ tion for village clerk, while Michele Hoffman earned 11 votes despite her withdrawal from the election. Current clerk Pam Godbey did not seek re-election. Incumbent John Hughes was nominated for president with 87 votes, while four peo­ ple received write-in votes. He had no opposition. Also unopposed was Lois Elliston, the incumbent treasurer, who was nominated with 99 votes. No candidates were listed on the ballot for assessor, but incumbent Justin Cooley received 19 write-ins. Five other write-in candidates received six votes. Godbey said a total of 108 votes were cast. Man sentenced in connection with local boat engine theft The First Congregational Church in Vermontville celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and plans special monthly events. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A man who helped two local residents lift a stolen motor boat engine into the back of a car was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to 11 months in jail and five-years' probation. James L. Franks, 28, who also has three prior felony convictions, was sentenced following his guilty plea to charges of attempted receiving and concealing stolen property. That charge carried a maximum penalty of 2 1/2 years in prison and/or a $1,250 fine. The charges stem from the September theft of a motor boat from a cottage near Thornapple Lake. Franks, formerly of 416 E. South St., Hastings, See Man, Page 3 �The Mopl* Valley New* Nathalie Tuewioy February 23 1 988 — Poge 2 Congregational Church celebrates 150 years Continued from front page $4,000 and a presently valued « $195,000 In this 150th year, church members will trace through old original record book* found in the bell tower of the interesting event* and fact* of the church history. The committee it working to have monthly events take place all year long. On Sunday, Feb. 28 (the exact day of its organization) the service will recall its beginning history. In March, the new minister, Rev. Sally Nolen (the 40th minister of record) will deliver one of Rev. Cochrans sermons. Each You are invited to join the ... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville * week a insert page will retell bits of history and stories taken from the record of minutes minutes from from the the secretary ss books of the Ladies Christian Association and from board meetings of the pact. Titled “Sesquicentennial Snippets" it will feature actions and decisions made by the church members through the years past. The Chapel building which is located on the comer north ofthe church is the location of the log house where it all began. This now houses the local Historical Society’s Museum. Il contains many pictures and artifacts of the church and these will be used through the year as displays in the church. Both of these buildings were named Michigan Historical land­ marks in 1970. How do you build your IRA on experience rather than gimmicks? No problem. It seems everyone’s interested in getting your Individual Retirement Account...with handsome offers from interest bonuses to free toasters. 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In addition to educating rural youth about electric cooperative issues, Youth Days ’88 will also provide social activities, from hiking trails, canoeing, and volleyball to a campfire and dance. Interested students have un­ til March 15 to write Tri­ County, stating why they would like to be a part of Youth Days ’88. Participants may also be eligible for an all­ expenses paid six-day tour of Washington, D.C., in June. Bob Matheny, general manager of Tri-County Elec­ tric Cooperative in Portland, said the co-op will select students based on their leader­ ship potential and interest in cooperatives. Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Menu Wednesday, Feb. 24 Hot turkey sand, and gravy, whipped potato, green beans, marg., oatmeal and raisin cookie, 2% milk. Thursday, Feb. 25 Beef with mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, marg., fruit, 2% milk. Friday, Feb. 26 Stir fry chicken, oriental veg., harvard beets, rice, roll, marg., fruit cup, fortune cookie, 2% milk. Monday, Feb. 29 BBQ pork, sweet potatoes, cole slaw, com bread, marg., fresh citrus, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, Feb. 24 Hastings—Sing Along. Middleville—Eric Leep to speak at noon. Nashville— Quilting. Woodland—Sing Along with Isla. Thursday, Feb. 25 Delton—The Wash Tub Trio to entertain at noon. Nashville—Bingo. Friday, Feb. 26 Woodland—Hose Hum­ phrey to entertain at 1230, and also it’s blood pressure Childhood memories. day. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. By Acker’s “Writingfor PublicaBy Phil Phil Peterson Peterson When I was just a wee little tion” class at Maple Valley lad. I went out and got a paper Jr.-Sr. High School. route. It wasn’t very thrilling or adventurous, but when is work thrilling? I did my route CARD SHOWER forViola Bennett’s in the winter winds, the spring 80th BIRTHDAY • March 6th muds and the summer storms. Nothing could keep me from Send cards to ... 2003 Pineapple Ave my paper route. Longs Riverside Park, Melbourne, FL 32935 I did this for approximately one and a half years. I saved up enough money to buy a ten-speed bike. My bike and I were inseparable. We went down the roads in a demonic fashion, hoping not to crash into anything. ‘ ‘Childhood Memories was written by junior, Phil Peterson, a student in Norma j^ookOJourj^ooeliest! 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Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............11 a.m. Evening Worship........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............ .9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study......... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER' FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... .10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi 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 PEACE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School... 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 1 a.m. . Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 3 Man sentenced in connection with local boat engine theft Continued from front page pleaded guilty to the attempted charge in exchange for the prosecutor's promise to drop charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny over $100. Franks also agreed to testify against his co-defendants in the case. Robert A. Murray, of Thornapple Lake Road in Castleton Township, is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 24 in circuit court on charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property in connection with the September theft. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings have charged that Murray stole a Mercury 200-horse power motor boat engine from a boat parked near the cottage on Thomapple Lake. He allegedly dragged the engine from the boat, across a neighbor's property to a friends' home, police said. A second co-defendant, Gerald L. Sprague, of Charleton Drive, is also awaiting sentencing regarding the case. On Feb. 8, both Franks and Sprague testified against Murray as part of plea bargains arrangements with the county prosecutor's office. Prior to sentencing in circuit court last week, Franks' attorney, Michael McPhillips, said his client's involvement in the theft was minimal. "What Mr. Franks did was help put a stolen motor in a trunk. 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"If I was the owner of that boat, I would be so angry I'd go through the EQUAL NOUNS LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 HJll famt AND CtfDfT Of TNI UNHID HAJIS. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 4 Remembering spring floods and 'burying' Nashville The following is the eighth in a series of boyhood recollections by Howard Belson ofrural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville of the 1920s and ’30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belsons, owned and operated a bakery-restaurant in what until recently was known as the Thornapple General Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed when he was a young lad growing up in that area. As soon as the ice had gone out of the river, and the snow was off the sidewalks and the warm days of spring arrived, Store. A 1934 graduate of one could see groups of boys As deputy sheriff, Gail Lykins (right) was summoned to investigate the "burial" of Nashville in Central Park. A youthful prank, the idea sprang from a mer­ chant's assessment of a town hard-hit by the Great Depression. Lykins is seen here in a 1930s deerhunting photo with his twin sons, Sherman and Charles. and girls roller-skating up and down the streets, following the leader, jumping the cracks. We would go into the meat markets and ask for dried beef stubs. These were no different from beefjerky today. It was what was left after slicing the beef: a piece of dried meat with the twine still threaded through it. The butcher piled these pieces back ofhis slicer, saving them for just such an occasion. We kids would skate around town and chew on these stubs. Also at that time of year, some people canvassed the town selling homemade horseradish. Hot! So hot it would make you cry. Fresh dug and ground, it was a far cry from today’s relish. We bought quite a bit of it for the restaurant. All asked the same price: twenty-five cents a pint. Looking down Nashville's Main Street from the north, almost every store on the west side was shaded by an awning (as evidenced in this about-1927 photo). Before days of air-conditioning, an unrelenting summmer sun could turn tallwindowed storefronts into hothouses. But merchants with awnings nings had to be wary of sudden windstorms that might ruin the costly canvas shields. Awnings were raised as seen on third store from right. ed celery and sold it on the worried the old tombstone street on those days. It was not (that had been found in the As you looked down ' the bitter celery that is on the basement of the bakery when Nashville’s Main Street from market today: it took extra ef­ we bought it) up the stairs and the north, almost every store fort to blanch the celery. In out into the bam out back. We on the west side had an awn­ the front north portion of the chiseled the unknown “Harry ing. These were quite an in­ old Wolcott House hotel Fred Williams’” name offthe stone vestment, and we looked for­ Baker had a store. In a large, and with a small, narrow ward to receiving the catalog long rectangular room that chisel replaced it with of the Coye Awning Co. of might once have been the “Nashville,” enhancing the Grand Rapids. It showed tents hotel’s dining room, he had letters with black paint. for concessions and Chatau- makeshift tables and open At midnight a few days qua shows, plus store awnings packing cases. I do not believe later, we placed the stone in and related items. Fred sold second-hand goods; our coaster wagon and went In those days stores were rather, it was distressed mer­ up Cherry Alley to Main not air-conditioned, and chandise from jobbers in Street. Looking both ways to without an awning the tall Chicago. make sure the coast was clear, front windows gave a The packing cases sat along we hauled the stone across the greenhouse effect, especially the wall and you helped street and propped it against a on the hot days of summer. yourself. There were dishes, tree in Central Park. After we got our new awn­ clothing and household goods The next day a small crowd ing at the bakery, at the at very reasonable prices. had gathered in the park, and slightest sign of a windstorm Some of the clothing was out- someone declared, “Those In the spring flood, when we kids were supposed to dated but still new. As his vandals should be punished.” the Thomapple River dam drop whatever we were doing stock got low, Fred would They called Gail Lykins, who shut the store and make a trip was deputy sheriff. was almost under water, a and rush out and raise the to Chicago to replenish it. He row of dip nets was set on the awning to protect it from Carl Brown had worn a new south side of the river, below damage. always came up with some pair of tennis shoes with a surprises. the dam. At night there would distinct pattern on the soles. In front of his grocery story be bonfires and some gasoline Gail looked around and col­ Colin T. Munro had a zinclanterns lighting up the nets. As the Depression deepen-lared Carl, who confessed. A lined table with a mister that ed, bread sales began to fall few days later Mr. Lykins It was an attraction for kids. off at our bakery. People bak-came into the store and asked We would try to be on hand sprayed cool water over his ed their own and some began my mother if that was the when they lifted the nets to see fresh vegetables. Charley selling the neighbors. One day tombstone which had been in what was brought up. Occa­ Diamante had two tables in as I was delivering bread to the basement of the bakery. sionally a net would hold one front of his store to display of the large pike which were oranges, lemons and bananas. John Appelman’s grocery My mother replied, “Yes. store, he said to me, “This What are you going to about on their spawning run. I have These tables were pushed in­ town is so dead it ought to be it? He sad, said, “Notng. Nothing. No No heard that some netters slip­ side at night. At one time a t t ” He buried.” He was still top-dog laws have been broken and I ped these (illegal) pike into peanut roaster perfumed the in the grocery business, get a dollar for my time.” their hip boots. One could buy air in front of Diamante’s outselling all of his four suckers for a quarter, of store. Every penny counted in In the summertime, in front if he knew the netter really competitors. those days. of Harry Hale’s old drug well, a nice pike. My brother and I, and Carl The last time I saw the The roar of the water over store, Earnest Toby would br­ Brown, decided we would tombstone it sat against the ing a trailerload of the dam, the glimmering bon­ give Nashville a burial. We side of Lykins’ machine shop. fires, and the aroma of the watermelons every Wednes­ To be continued next week. river are memories that are day and Saturday. He usually sold out and had to go back for never forgotten. Those lucky Seventh Michigan Antiquarian Book enough to live near the dam a second load. George Graham also and Paper Show could be lulled to sleep every 10:00 to 5:00 Sunday, February 28,1988 night by the sound of the brought a pushcart of blanchrushing water. Lansing Civic Center, 505 W. 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Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Poge 5 Resisting peer pressure is topic of M.V. student council project by Shelly Sulser Saying ‘no’ to alcohol was the focus of a peer resistance program conducted Friday by Maple Valley High School Student Council members in two local elementary schools. “There was a great response,” said high school counselor and SADD (Students Against Drunk D“riving) advisor Judy Hagar. The kids were real receptive and asked a lot of questions.” At Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville, student council members Travis Swinson, Tina Yost, Nicole Bayha, Brock DeGroot, Kevin Engel, Kim Bahs, Angie Thompson and Rick Merrill demonstrated to the entire group of sixth graders the various kinds of pressure youngsters might experience when others want them to drink. They then showed them how to say ‘no,’ and entered the classrooms to work with smaller groups of children in role playing situations. “After the group presenta­ tion they were given a chance to practice what they had learned,” said Hagar, “and they were given t-shirts with a Maple Valley lion and a message about saying ‘no.’” At Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville, the older students made their presentations in the individual classrooms. “They (the sixth graders in both schools) were taught these skills and then each high school student practiced pressuring them to drink or smoke or whatever,” Hagar explained. The student council spent nearly $500 on the 125 t-shirts distributed to the sixth graders. “The reason we did this is because student council wanted to make the sixth graders aware that they don’t need alcohol, drugs or cigarettes to be happy, that they can have fun with what they have — they don’t need artificial stimulants and because we care,” said Stu­ dent Council President Kevin Engel. Hagar said the student council members participating had been previously exposed to eight hours of training by the Region 13 Substance Abuse Prevention Education organization to teach peer resistance skills. “The plan had been made up by the substance abuse people and that’s the program we’re using,” Hagar said. She explained the program is available to SADD members and any school group wanting to teach peer resistance. (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 CH-Sl. ONE STORE country home with on attached garage. “It’s in two parts,” Hagar noted. “The types of peer pressure are taught and demonstrated in skits and the ways of resisting that pressure.” Hagar said the students teaching the program are urg­ ed to stress that alcohol is a drug. “Research shows alcohol is the biggest problem in the elementary level,” said Hagar. “Some have tried marijuana but most have not. Ifthey’ve had any exposure to drugs its usually alcohol.” Engel said he was pleased with the response the students exhitibed during the presentations. “I was on a real high after­ ward. It was so neat. They were real responsive to us and Community directory being compiled locally Maple Valley Community Education with the assistance ofthe Nashville and Vermont­ ville chambers of commerce and preparing a Community Resource Directory. 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Miscellaneous WATKINS-We are now selling Watkins in VermontvilleNashville area. You can call Connie or George after 5pm. 726-1026. Wanted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 7/MMn.fap&.- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 6 FFA - Agriculture's New Spirit is theme of Feb. 20-27 FFA Week Maple Valley FFA Chapter "on the grow by Shelly Sulser As Maple Valley’s Future Farmers of America chapter gains momentum with its action-oriented program, more and more young men and women are joining up. “The membership has been growing,” said Advisor Gordon Swinson. “We had about a 100 percent increase in the last two years. Each semester it seems like we gain five or six new members.” Swinson’s goal is to make his chapter among the top ten in Michigan and with greater emphasis on expanding the range of opportunities available through FFA, he may well be on his way. “I guess we’re really action oriented,” Swinson explain­ ed. “Experience is the best teacher.” Swinson hopes his students can widen their capabilities through a variety of hands-on lessons and become better prepared to tackle leadership roles in their communities. Although the group is becoming more involved in local maple syrup production, the funds return to the FFA operating budget rather than into the pockets of the members. “Financially, they don’t get paid but for their activities or anything they do, they get leadership skills,” Swinson explained. Through a broiler or. chicken project, the students learn how to raise, dress and market a product while at the other end of the spectrum, FFA and vocational agriculture members learn the importance of record keeping by using computer applications. Other projects that have comprised the past year have included the building of a chicken coop and a storage Kalamo Fabrics s J g — and — (j Square Dance Apparel i h Have black and royal blue e a double knit. $3.25 per yd., in the j village of Kalamo. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate building, a hog raising pro­ ject, judging contests, land­ scaping, crop raising, livestock care, public speak­ ing, parliamentary procedure, job interview and agriculture forum contests. “The intent now is to give all students a firm background in agriculture and all related areas,” said Swinson. “Far­ ming has become such a high tech business. I feel a two year technical school would be beneficial to all those going into farming. Here, we’re working to give them a firm, wide base in education and a lot of experiences.” The hog project made each student responsible for his or her own animal. The pigs were kept in pens at the FFA building near the school. “They were all owned in­ dividually and one was owned by the chapter,” said Swin­ son. “It was interesting to see how they are kept and the suc­ cess the students had.” After being raised from piglets, the hogs were shown by the students and sold at the West Michigan Livestock Show and Sale. There, FFA member Kevin Rockwell was first place in the judging competition. And, at a recent district leadership contest, Steve Bowen took second place in public speaking and will face challengers in Thursday’s regional level contest in Hastings. To be members of FFA, students must be enrolled in MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 HOMER WINEGAR (GRI), Broker equal housing opportunities “Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) DOC OVERHOLT...... DONSTEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI... 726-0223 ...... 852-1740 ...... 852-1784 ...... 852-1515 Eves. 1987-1988 Maple Valley FFA Chapter officers are, left to right: Steve Bowen, president; Mike Barnaart, vice president; Scott Pixley, treasurer; Kevin Stewart, reporter; Greg Flower, sentinel; Travis Swinson, parliamentarian and Matt Forell, historian. Not pictured is Eric Bignail, secretary. vocational agriculture. They can, however, remain members up to three years following high school gradua­ tion and hold offices at the state and national level. Plans by Swinson for the present and coming year are to become more involved in the landscaping and crop rais­ ing aspect of FFA. “Syrup production is going to be big this year. We’ll pro­ bably be doing a little more this year and we’ll become more active in the Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Festival,” Swinson noted. His group taps area trees for the local syrup assocations. He works with the students year round, helping them with summer projects and tem­ porary employment. In the spring, his group holds an awards banquet while animal science projects are also a part of the agriculture related curriculum. Last fall, Continued on next page PRICE REDUCED! NOW $44,900. LAKE FRONTAGE & 50 ACRE FARM West of Charlotte. Maple Valley Schools. Built in 1978 on 1 plus acre, 3 bedrooms, 28x40 pole barn, beautiful view, sets high. (CH-251) (Lakewood Schools), well kept 3 bedroom home with sun porch and solar plus a new 40x56 pole barn, excellent fences and 20 rods of lake frontage. Possible land con­ tract to qualified buyer. Price: $80,000. (F-223) NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE "Cozy” 7 room, 2 story home, 3 (possible 4) bedrooms, good starter or retirement home! I Listed at $29,900. (N-257) PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. (V-213) VACANT PARCELS: 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your choice of two. Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, blacktop road. Land contract terms! (VL-189) DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good buy! (N-197) bedroom, 2 story home, many newer improvements - good "starter" home at only $22,500. (N-259) HUNTER’S DREAM - 21 acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) NEW LISTING ■ 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA ■ Mostly Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Hairstyles for the whole famil Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road OWNERS RELOCATED. NOW $30,000 FOR TWO UNITS!! Newer mature trees, plus 2 car garage. Call now for appointment to see. (V-258) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Diana’s Plac (CH-161) Nice retirement or starter home, 3 bedrooms, gas furnace w/central air, enclosed front porch, nice yard and with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) - 15 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available — all for $52,900. Steve Bowen working on the agriculture classroom computer as he learns to keep records on livestock projects. Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Scott Pixley gives an ad­ dress at the FFA awards banquet. A all tillable, Schools. Maple Valley (VL-260) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA ■ Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192)^ NEW SEASON, A NEW YOU HAIR! LONG, SHORT, FULL, SHAPED...PERFECT 'IAV ITS MORE THAN FASHION. WE CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOKAND THE IVAY YOU FEEL ABRODIU IT YOniU /RQSEC/L eF Nancy’s Beauty Shop Phone — 726-0330 157 S. Main, Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 7 Steve Bowen and Pat Hagan complete management practices on baby pigs. Rick Merrill and Matt Bender weigh the broiler chickens. Each week the broilers were weighed and their gain was chartered. Kevin Rockwell receives his first place ribbon after a judging contest at the West Michigan Livestock Show. Behind Kevin is Bob Hill who placed fourth out of 130 contestants. FFA, continued the Maple Valley FFA Chapter sponsored an all school “big buck” contest for students and staff who enjoy deer hunting. Currently, the group is working to expand knowledge about their club by actively participating in National FFA Week events, taking place Feb. 20-27. Under the theme of “FFA — Agriculture’s New Spirit”, the group is holding a teacher National FEA Week February 20-27,1988 Mike Barnaart collects sap for syrup production. SCHOOL BOARD POSITION OPEN An opening has developed through the resigna­ tion of school board member, Loren Lehman. The appointment is through June 30,1988. A member will be elected at the annual June election to com­ plete the one year left on this term. Anyone interested in being considered as a can­ didate for appointment to this position should send a letter stating interest in this position including any general information which you might desire to in­ clude regarding why you are interested in serving on the board of education. This appointment will be made at a special meeting of the Board of Education, February 29, 1988. Letters are to be addressed to Carroll J. Folff, Superintendent, Maple Valley School, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. All let­ ters are to be received by 7:00 p.m., February 29, 1988. appreciation day today offer­ ing doughnuts and coffee to school staff. Tomorrow is farm clothes day when the members will wear farm clothing and visit Maplewood and Fuller Elementary schools with animals for the youngsters to see. “We’ll be taking dairy, calves, sheep, lambs and chickens,” noted Swinson. On Thursday, FFA members are encouraged to drive their tractors to school. Cash prizes will be given trac­ tor drivers whose names are drawn. And, Friday is blue and gold official dress day. More than 416,000 FFA members across the country are promoting FFA, high school agriculture and the food fiber industry during Na­ tional FFA Week. • FFA members in 8,000 chapters in the United States, in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands will organize events and activities to create awareness of and support for high school agriculture and the FFA. Kelli Evans, national FFA president from Hayes Center, Neb., said FFA Week is the chance for members and com­ munities to recognize achievements and activities available through FFA and high school agriculture. “We’re proud of this com­ mitment to young people and agriculture. As FFA members, and students in agriculture classes, we are receiving the business, science and leadership skills we need to prepare for the diverse and challenging careers in agriculture,” Evans said. Each year, FFA Week is held during the week of George Washington’s birth­ day (traditional) to recognize his leadership and commit­ ment to American agriculture. The National FFA Center is located on p part of Washington’s original l Mt. Vernon estate near Alexan­ dria, Va. Barry Carpenter and Matt Bender process the broiler chickens. • Linen Look Solids & Coordinates • T-Shirt Prints and Solids In Stock McCall, Simplicity and Kwik Sew PATTERNS 73 Off thru April 12 2V8 t. State Street East of Michigan Ave, In Hastings 945-9673 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 am • 5:30 pm Friday til 7 pm Extension offers pruning video The time to prune fruit trees, raspberries, blueber­ ries, and grapes is late winter to early spring, before growth begins. To learn the latest recom­ mended pruning techniques, the MSU Cooperative Exten­ sion Service has developed a video tape. The pruning of each fruit crop is illustrated in an approximately IS minutelong field demonstration. The VHS video is available for daily check-out, free of charge, at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte. MILLER'S icecream Congratulations... Jennifer Fisher - TOPP'S Baseball Cards 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 8 More than 120 attend annual M.V. FFA Alumni Banquet The Maple Valley F.F.A.’s Alumni Banquet was very successful. Over 120 members, alumni and guests enjoyed an excellent ham dinner with the trimmings plus homemade pies. pies. With the goal of getting past F.F.A. members together to survey interest in developing an alumni chapter, over 30 past F.F.A. members were in attendance. Of those alumni,, 15 past members are planning the formation of an alumni association in the Maple Valley area. As the alumni group grows, everyone with agricultural interests and will be F.F.A.. interests i welcome to join. “We hope to be an excellent example of a sound F.F.A. program which the alumni will be happy to sup­ port. The F.F.A. chapter is hopeful that fellowship and working together on activities will be ofmutual value to both groups,” said an F.F.A. spokesperson. The people in attendance were presented a short pro­ gram. School Superintendent Carroll Wolff spoke to the group of the quality the present members have brought to SpaghettT^H dinner at MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL M J (Held in High School Cafeteria) Serving 5:00 to 7:30 p.m on | Friday, Feb. 26 MAPLE VALLEY vs LAKEWOOD1 ADULTS ...’2,50 CHILDREN ...*2.00 — INCLUDES DRINKS — Sponsored by ... Maple Valley Baseball Team - । Bob Cochrane, executive secretary of the Michigan Alumni Assoc, speaks at the banquet. the Maple Valley chapter. “Wolff has supported our chapter very well over the years and is a true friend of the F.F.A.,” the spokesperson said. Burr Hartenburg, past advisor of the Vermontville F.F.A., had a few timely comments for the delegration. In addition, Steve Bowen presented his speech “To change or not to change the name Future Farmers of America”. Steve’s topic is a Supt. Carroll Wolff addresses the FFA Alumni Banquet. Seated near him are 1987-88 FFA Chapter officers. With over 25 years in the Maple Valley Schools, Wolff remembered most of the alumni in attendance. hotly debated issue for F.F.A. chapters throughout the na­ tion. Many people understand that although only about two percent ofthe population is involved with farming, To maintain and calibrate a variety of elec­ agriculture, an agrcuture, and agrusness agribusiness account for the second highest tronic test equipment, tape decks and fixtures, job area in the United States. Experience required with both vacuum tube Steve feels that the organizaand solid state equipment. An understanding tion needs to broaden the im- » age of what the F.F.A. does, • of tape recording fundamentals is desirable. not change the name that has : Respond to ... The Reminder, c/o Ad #295 stood for so much over the : P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I: past 60 years. Bob Cochrane, executive ^^••^••^••^••^••^•at^*#^**^**^**^**^*®^_*_*^_*_*^_®*^**^**^**^* secretary of the Michigan Alumni Association, spoke to the group about what some of the alumni groups do and how by Owner they operate. Nice 2-unit rental property in Ver­ Following the program, Cochrane and Gordon Swin­ montville. Presently rented. Genera­ son, chapter advisor, met with ting $700 a month income. $37,900. 15 people who joined together Owner anxious. to become the nucleus of the new alumni. This group will be meeting in March to for­ malize the chapter. Anyone wishing to be in­ OR (CHARLOTTE) cluded in the first meeting please call Swinson at the High School, 852-9275. “The Maple Valley F.F.A. would like to thank the following businessmen who donated many nice gifts for the chapter to give as door prizes to the alumni: Nashville Hardware, Maple Valley Implement, Vermont­ ville Hardware, Jim and Er­ nies Farm Supply, Maple Valley Cement Products,and Citizens Elevator,” said a spokesperson. WANTED Electro-Mechanical Technician i FOR SALE — VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) STATE OF MICHIGAN at (517) 543-4064 543-1500 Pre-season Treason. The factory would shoot us if they knew what we did with their suggested retail prices. Vermontville Fire Barn within said Village on Monday, March 14,1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, viz, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — To Fill Vacancy 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 oclock o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m. of said day of election. SHARON STEWART, Village Cleric | Rep. Fitzgerald to visit Bellevue Area residents will have an opportunity to meet with State Representative Frank M. Fit­ zgerald as he holds district of­ fice hours around Eaton County. “I am looking forward to visiting with my constituents and listening to their ideas and concerns,” Fitzgerald said. Representative Fitzgerald will be holding office hours in the area as follows: Bellevue, March 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Bellevue Village Hall, 201 North Main Street. Representative Fitzgerald will hold office hours in other Eaton County towns during early April. Additional infor­ mation is available by calling his Capitol office at 517/373-0853. Garage Sale IN HOME GARAGE SALE: Dishes, pictures, some furniture, and much more. 6340 Allegan Rd. Vermontville, 517-726-1025. HURRY! ONLY 2 LEFT! MODEL 7116H GARDEN TRACTOR • 16 HP Engine • 48”, 3 Blade Mower • Controlled Traction Dif­ ferential • Automatic Transmission • Infinite Speed Control Sugg. Retail Price $5499 now SAVE $1500 ONLY Sale limited to current stock of this model! No interest. No monthly payments for 90 days. Buy it now and make no monthly payment for 90 days with the Simplicity Revolving Charge Plan. It’s available to qualifiedd customers with approved credit for 15% down and easy monthly payments at an Annual Percentage Rate of 18%. Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 726-0569 130 South Main, Vermontville ( / ) / / �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 9 Woes continue for Lion cagers drop 66-65 verdict to St. Philip Fouls continued to plague Maple Valley’s basketball team last Friday as the Lions dropped a tight 66-65 decision at St. Philip. The loss was the Lions’ eighth straight and dropped the team to 5-12 overall and 3-9 in the SMAA. Free throws were thedifference in the game as the Lions hit 9-of-18 shots, all in the first half. The Tigers, meanwhile, hit 16-of-26 for the game and 7-of-12 in the second half. The Lions hit more field goals, 25-22. Maple Valley shot 37 percent from the floor as opposed to 41 percent for the Tigers. “We play too spurty,” ad­ mitted Lion coach Jerry Reese. “We kept them in the game in the first half with our fouling. It puts us in situations After dropping their first game in 3 years to a quality Middleville squad, the M.V. frosh rebounded with a strong win over Battle Creek St. Phillip. The final score 71-53 was not representative of the win considering the halftime score of 42-20. The Maple Valley Cagers ripped down a total of 68 re­ bounds, with Scott Casteele leading the way with 21 and Travis Hokanson added 10. Leading scorers were Jason Hoefler with 24 points, Scott Casteele 17 and Dan Franks with 12. Jason Haefler shot on outstanding 67 percent from the field for the game. On Tuesday night Mid­ dleville caught the Maple Valley Freshmen on an off night. Playing poor defense and impatient offense ultimately cost the team their first loss, 68-56. Top scorers in the loss were Scott Casteele with 15 and Dan Franks with 11. H1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII nn nnnrnnnnnnTnT Sports lllllll IIIllllHUHlHHiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiHilHIHIinillinnHIIIIHII In the fourth quarter Maple Valley outscored the Eagles 10-7 to pull out the victory. Leading the fourth quarter charge was Kale Dipert with 6 points including 2 free throws with less than a minute left. The Lions were led in scor­ ing by Scott English, 13 points and Kale Dipert 10 points. The rebounding was led by Joel Butler with 10. The win leaves the Lions with a 6-win, 4-loss record with 2 games remaining. Styling for Women, Men and Children tion ribbons. An auction will be held at 12:30 p.m., with proceeds going to support the 4-H rabbit program and college scholarships for rabbit project members. Rabbit equipment and supplies also will be available for purchase the day of the show. For entry forms and additional information about 4-H activities, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Office, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Tuet, Wed.. Thurs., Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Douglas Hull of Nashville, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at the University of Detroit. To make the Dean’s List at U of D, a student must earn at least a 3.00 grade point average for the team. Hull, a graduate of Maple Valley High School in Nashville, had a 3.06 grade point average. Wednesday — SR. CITIZENS DAY k DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 secretary, Rick Merrill; members, Mike Bamaart, Eric Baker, and Barry Carpenter. The chapter also had two individual contest entries, with both members receiving silver awards. In the extemporaneous speang speaking area, area, poraneous Wilson Ashley Jr. received the award and in the job inter­ view category, Scott Pixley placed. In all, there were seven chapters from area high schools participating at the district contests. Bea Pino and Bo6 Mansfield helped judge the contests at Lakewood High School. Steve Bowen Coke $929; 4 Miller & Ute Beer 31 toep oep T dfa 8-Pack POTATO CHIPS 12 Pack Cans or Bottles |im<H!iminnnntniir JAYS J: r5s! 99s fol?z.z. B Ragn * )£ C*C*a,v^ 637 S. Main, Nashville, Ml. * Ph Ph.. 852-9822 NEW HOURS: Sun. Sun thru Thurs. Thurs 8:30-11 XX) COMPARE & SAVE! Vitamin E Vitamin C 4001.U. Water Solubilized 100 Capsules 500 mg. 100 Tablets DANDRUFF Shampoo Like Head & Shoulders Vitamin C 500 gwOl.U. SohiM*^ - Honey Eucalyptus COUGH DROPS it* RWTgj EXTRA-STRENGTH PAIN RELIEVER 50 Caps. Like Tylenol Extra Strength SALINE for Sensitive— EyeS Like Bausch & Lombs HONEY LEMON EUCALYPTUS saline „ Fo r Sensitive Eyes CLASSES 91 CAPUTS SUPPLIES • BEGINNERS Monday 7 to 10 p.m. • INTERMEDIATE Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. • OPEN CLASS Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. CALL 500 MG EACH Decongestant TRIFED TABLETS Like Actifed Like Dristan $029 $159 ANTACID Like Mylanta TRIFED ... 852-0880 SMa9ttohutnorrduda6 ayy OPEN 7 DAYS • 12 to 8 P.M. 8270 Thornapple Lake Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-0880 OPVNE7? - K/M KALNBACH * <. PARTY * PhnhiisJ^ Sou,t,h _En** STORE 4- GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Nashville resident named to University of Detroit dean’s list Appointments Only Dorothy McMillen Maple Valley F.F.A.’s Steve Bowen received a gold rating at the District F.F.A. competition and will represent the local chapter at the Regional contests this Thursday. Steve is in the public speaking contest with the topic of his speech centering on his concern over the proposed name change of the F.F.A. If Steve defeats the other three finalists he will advance to the state finals, which are held during the state F.F.A. convention. Maple Valley had several other entries at the district contest. The agricultural forum team received a silver rating. The team consisted of Eric Bignail, chairman, Kevin Stewart, Mike Everett, Kevin Rockwell and Rob Cook as members. The parlimentary procedure team also received a silver award. The team was made up of the following members: chairman, Travis Swinson; Eaton County youths attend state 4-H Rabbit Show at MSU Eaton County 4-H membrs are invited to participate in the State 4-H Youth Rabbit and Cavy Show March 26 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. The show iwll begin at 9 a.m. “The purpose of the event is to provide 4-H’ers with the opportunity to compare their animals with those of other 4-H members and professional breeders and be recognized for their accomplishments,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County 4-H program assistant. Competitors will enter their animals in breed classess, where they will be judged on meat and fur quality. 4-H members can also participate in an educational exhibit con­ test. The county with th emost exhibitors will receive the Howard Zindel Traveling Trophy and a cash award. All 4-H’ers will receive participa- Seventh grade basketball team wins Olivet Tourney The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team nipped Olivet 33-32 to win the Olivet invitational on Saturday afternoon. After a fast start, the Lions fell behind 10 points at half­ time to the Eagles with the score being 20-10. The Lions mounted a com­ back in the third quarter with Scott English canning 9 points and Greg Gam hitting a 3 point shot to cut the margin to 25-23. where it’s hard to get out. “We were a step slow in getting position and wound up fouling.” The Tigers led 18-15 after one quarter and still led 42-39 at the half. St. Philip still held a 52-48 lead after three periods. Scot Lenz led Maple Valley with 20 points and nine re­ bounds. Matt Forell added 18 points and Brock DeGroot nine. Last Tuesday the Lions dropped a 73-57 verdict to Middleville. Lenz tossed in 19, Bryant Filter 10 and Mike Evans eight in that game. Maple Valley hosts Lakewood on Friday. Steve Bowen advances to FFA regionals Ph. 852-0845 • 219 Main St., Nashville �The Maple Valley Newt. Nathville. Tuesday. February 23. 1988 — Page 10 Four weeks of special interest classes to start Maplewood students begin special classes new four-week stretch of special interest classes began at Maplewood Elementary Scool in Vermontville Friday, taught by area volunteers and sponsored by Maple Valley Community Education. Students taking the classes the last five weeks rotated to a different subject area. Here, Arthur Smith, Josh Bowers and Shane Scott work to assemble light sockets and switches in a class instructed by Ken Furlong. Sweet and How Good Shop owner Serena Goodenough shows the youngsters at Maplewood Friday how to make chocolate covered cherries and chocolate covered peanut butter elves with edible eyes and feet. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Markelle Hoefler teaches young Maplewood students how to speak Spanish. Helping her was Amy Walker. Correction— COMMISSION ORDER c, ... (Under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SPEARING SEASON — STATEWIDE Under the authority of Act 230, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Com­ mission, at its September 11, 1987, meeting, ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take sturgeon by means of spears from the inland waters of this state, except during the month of February of each year. This order takes effect April 1, 1988, and shall remain in effect through March 31, 1993. Marlene J. Roharty, Chai Mian Natural Resources Commission Baroara McLeod Q Ba Commission & Legislative Liaison Countersjaned: Gordon F. Q^yer Director Although the headline in last week’s story about Amy Walker implied she was the first queen from Vermontville to be chosen for the state title, Karen (Benedict) Rishel, formerly of Vermontville, was Michigan Maple Syrup Queen in 1969. However, Amy is the first Vermontville woman to be chosen Michigan Maple Syrup Queen by the Michigan Maple Syrup Pro­ ducers Association, according to Fem Gearhart. Karen’s title was bestowed by another group and she went on to be runner-up for the national crown in New York. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet on March 8,1988 at the Castleton Township Hall for the purpose of reviewing the property assessment roll. The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15,1988 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show documentation why the 1988 valuation should be changed. The ratio of assessments and the multipliers used to at­ tain 50% of true cash value on the total of each class are as follows: MULTIPLIER RATIO 48.83 1.02396 Agricultural 47.29 1.05730 Commercial 50.00 1.00000 Industrial 47.85 1.04493 Residential 50.00 1.00000 Timber-Cutover 1.00000 50.00 Developmental Notice of Board of Review Meetings The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Vermontville Fire Barn on ... □ Tuesday, March 8,1988 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. to review the roll. □ Monday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and on □ Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. ...for the purpose of hearing individual appeals. A tentative ratio of 50% and a multiplier of 1 for all real and personal property will be used. Edward Sampson Vermontville Township Supervisor �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 23, 1988 — Page 11 Cattle producers invited to attend show at Michigan State March 24 The second annual Michigan fed cattle contest will be held March 24 in the Michigan State University Livestock Judging Pavilion. The event, sponsored by the Department of Animal Science, is designed to help producers become aware of the carcass composition of buyers. Prizes will be award­ their product, says Harlan Rit­ ed to the top placing animals chie, MSU Extension beef of each division. specialist. The feeders will then be Michigan cattle feeders slaughtered and the cattle have been invited to exhibit buyers will evaluate the car­ three finished beef steers, beef casses. Prizes will be awarded heifers or Holstein steers to be for top carcass entries in each judged by professional cattle division. Cattle entries will be receiv­ ed and weighed from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the judging pavilion. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the cattle will be available for viewing. Judging begis at 1 p.m. In addition to the fed cattle contest, an educational Wed., Feb. 24 - 9:30 a.m. Regional Animal Science Leader’s demonstration will allow par­ Mtg., Schulers, Marshall. Wed., Feb. 24 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. ticipants to see how various types of cattle vary in carcass Fairgrounds. Thurs., Feb. 25 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Managing The yield. Ritchie explains that Milking Herd for More Profit”, Kellogg Biological Center. last fall, MSU purchased about 20 head of feeder cattle Cost: $22/person (includes lunch). Friday, Feb. 26 - 9:30-3:30 p.m. “Managing The Milking for the demonstration. Pairs Herd for More Profit”, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory of steers were selected that Corners, in the Conference Center. Cost: $22/person (includes had similar muscle structure and frame type. lunch). These steers were fed the Sat., Feb. 27 - 10 a.m. to noon Clown Class, Kardel Hall, same diet so they developed at Fairgrounds. Tues., March 1 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH County Council Meeting, about the same rate. Before the demonstration, one of Farm Bureau Office Basement. Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. each pen of animals will be slaughtered so participants Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 3 - 9:30 a.m., MAEH Lesson Day, “Stret­ will be able to see the animals ching Your Food Dollar”, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. as they look in the feedlot and then the carcass composition Call Extension Office for reservations. Thursday, March 3 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Getting Into Country of similar steers. Living” series. (Mar. 3, 10 and 17) Eaton Rapids High School. Reservations required at Extension Office. Friday, March 4 - Professional Cattle Feeding Seminar, Part 2, Kalamazoo. Saturday, March 5 - Shooting Sports Round Up, Firearms Jeffrey D. Taylor 10:00 - Noon; Archery 1-3 p.m., Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Army Pvt. Jeffrey D. Saturday, March 5-10 a.m. to noon Clown Class, Kardel Taylor, son of James C. Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 5-9 a.m. to noon, 4-H Modeling Clinic, Taylor of 15420 North Ave., Bellevue, has arrived for duty 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Monday, March 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, with the 307th Engineering Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C. Fairgrounds. Taylor, a combat engineer, Tuesday, March 8-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer is a 1987 graduate of PennAssociation, Eaton Intermediate School District. Tuesday, March 8 - 2-3:30 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, Grand field High School, Battle Creek. Ledge Library. Tuesday, March 8 - 7:30-9 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, New Stephen W. Lukasewycz Courthouse, Charlotte. Spec 4 Stephen W. Wednesday, March 9 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Lukasewycz, son of Nick Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Lukasewycz of 9562 Coats Grove Road, Woodland, has Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. completed a tracked vehicle Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H mechanic course at the U.S. Building, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 12 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tri-County 4-H Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Ky. Workshop, Mason Middle School, Mason. During the course, students Saturday, March 12 - 10 a.m. to noon Clown Class, Kardel were trained to repair engines, Hall, Fairgrounds. transmissions, and the fuel, electrical and air hydraulic 535^531 systems ofthe Army’s tracked vehicles. They also learned to PEPSI perform recovery operations for abandoned, damaged, 8-Pack 8-Pack I disabled or mired vehicles.f a$i99 He is a 1982 graduate of ■ +oep Maple Valley High School, Nashville. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Serving our Country— I BUD& Northern I TISSUE | Bud Light 12-pack + Dep. +TOX Northcrh. jj.*s Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville * 726-1312 • 99*1 - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 Todd P. Wilmore Todd P. Wilmore, son of Cleland E. and Eugenia C. Wilmore of 8445 Allegan Road, Vermontville, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior master sergeant. Wilmore is a ground radar superintendent with the 2101st Communications Squadron at Blytheville Air Force Base, Ark. He is a 1968 graduate of Charlotte High School. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU rinnnjinmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHTnflTTnnWTnTTTnTnTTTffffTIWffffTfr Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. llllUlllllllllllllllliimiiiimiimiiimiiiiiiii«iin\iimtiiiiuiuii High School Monday, Feb. 29 Feb. 24 - 4-H Animal Science Seminars, Schulers, Marshall. *Salad, *Barchetta, Tuna Feb. 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen sand., com, applesauce. Center, Tustin. Tuesday, March 1 26-28 - 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State University, East ♦Salad, *Hot dog, *Chili Feb. Lansing. dog, french fries, juice, salad. . Feb. 27 - Barry County 4-H Rabbit Show (all entries in by Wednesday, March 2 noon), Community Building, Hastings *Salad, *Spaghetti, Feb. 27 - 4-H Teen Personal Appearance Workshop, Michigan *Fishwich, peas, peaches. State University, East Lansing. Thursday, March 3 Feb. 27-28 - 4-H Teen Livestock Leaders Workshop, Kettunen ♦Salad, *Tostizza, Center, Tustin. s ♦Chicken patty, green beans, Feb. 29 - Lunch and Learn: “Savings for the Small Savers,” pears, salad bar. 11:30 a.m., Community Building, Hastings, Bring a sack Friday, March 4 lunch; $1 fee. ♦Salad, Taco's, lettuce/cheese, *Peanut butter Feb. 29 - 4-H Personal Appearance Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. sand., com, fruit cocktail. March 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, ♦Choose one entree, extra 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination Touch ’n Tone on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. SPRAY PAINT Fuller St. School Monday, Feb. 29 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, butter sand. Tuesday, March 1 Pizza, green beans, pears. Wednesday, March 2 Barbeque on bun, peas, peaches, birthday cake. Please Wear Tag. Thursday, March 3 Goulash, com, fruit choice, butter sand. Friday, March 4 Cheese or reg. hot dogs, french fries, cherry sauce, cookie. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Monday, Feb. 29 Sloppy Joes, ABC fries, cheese sticks, fruit. Tuesday, March 1 Barquito, peas, peanut butter sdw., pears. Wednesday, March 2 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, carrot/celery sticks, meat sdw., cherries. Thursday, March 3 Lasagna, com, roll and but­ ter, fruit jello. Friday, March 4 Hot dog, potato triangles, green beans, peaches. Milk is served with each meal. Regular *1.99........... SALE Gloss White, Flat White, Gloss Black, Flat Black, Aluminum, Primer Gray, Brown, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue. While supplies last. - GOOD FROM FEB. 23 THRU FEB. 27 — Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! Doug and Julee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-1121 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — CLOSED SUNDAY — COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 K RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION flfl STA-RITE PUMPS HR K* Do it yourself • 1 'A " pipe 5’ length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks UK 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair ■ t Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377jC ■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville COMMISSION ORDER chU5.85 (Under authority off Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) WALLEYE AND SAUGER SIZE LIMIT Under the authority of Section 1 of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, be­ ing Section 300.1 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on August 10,1984, ordered that the walleye and sauger size limit shall be 15 inches on all waters, including the Great Lakes and connecting waters, except Lake Gogebic, Big Manistique Lake, Lake Eric, Lake St. Clair and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers fora period of five years beginning January 1,1985, through March 31, 1990. This order supersedes the previous order entitled “Walleye and Sauger Size Limit”, CFI-115.82. Free Coin Show Feb. 28 FREE COIN SHOW, Sunday, February 28th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stouffers Battle Creek Hotel, 25 dealers. Sponsored by Battle Creek Coin Club. Cad 945-9554 Harry H. Whiteley, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Qphj/M. Robertson Executive Secretary Countersigned: for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Daily Ronald O. Skoogi/Director �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 23. 1988 — Page 12 A weekly report from Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING a STATE “BOOT CAMP” for young criminal offenders as an alternative to imprisonment has been approved by a Senate committee. Under Senate Bill 691. judges would have the discretion to send cercer­ tain first-time criminal offenders between the ages of 17 and 25 to 90 days at the camp, followed by probation. The camp would stress military discipline, work projects in conservation areas,, and education. The camp would also provide drug and alcohol abuse counseling and teach them how to fill out job applications. JUVENILE OFFENDERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PROBATION could be required by the court to perform community service and/or service to the victim as a condition of probation under HB 4558, now being considered by the Legislature. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIRE RECOVERY FUND ACT which would regulate the collection, storage and disposal of scrap tires has been approved by the House Conservation and Environment Committee. A survey by the Department of Natural Resources suggests that there are over five million scrap tires accumulated in illegal piles thoughout Michigan which provide ideal breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents, as well as pose a fire threat. The package ofbills dealing with scrap tires consists of HB’s 4003, 4005 and 4884. FOUR BILLS AIMED AT IMPROVING TRUCK SAFE­ TY have been introduced in the Senate. The legislation would restrict trucks to the right two lanes of multilane highways and require covers for all loose loads. 22-inch bumpers on all trailers, and the trailer owner's name and address to appear on the rear ofthe trailer. A truck safety fund to be used for the en­ forcement operations ofthe Motor Carrier Division ofthe State Police and a truck driver safety program would also be established. The measures are contained in Senate Bills 700-703. LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO TAKE MUCH OF THE CONFUSION OUT OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES is being considered by the House Insurance Committee. The bills would provide labeling requirements that clarify what kind ofpolicy is being purchased, a seal ofreview so purchasers know if the policy meets Michigan standards, and verification of Medicare eligibility before selling a Medicare supplemental policy. Please feel free to contact my office for copies of any of these bills. Extension homemakers learn to "stretch their food dollars" Too often after all the bills are paid and there doesn’t seem to be enough to go around, it is the family food budget that gets slighted. If you are looking for ways to stretch your food dollars, yet provide nutritious, interesting meals for your fami­ ly, then join the Eaton Exten­ sion Homemakers for their March Lesson Day. The pro­ gram on Thursday, March 3, will often two different lessons. Starting at 9:30 a.m., Pam Boyce, MSU College Week program leader, will be here to discuss the opportunities of College Week. As a special incentive, one lucky person from the audience will win a free College Week scholarship. Then the second speaker, Margaret Bucklin, Extension home economist from Ingham County, will provide a variety of ways you can save money at the grocery store and when eating out. The program will be offered at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte and is open to all. The cost of the program is $1. Advance registration is re­ quired and free babysitting is available. Call the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to sign up. Please indicate ifbabysitting services will be needed. '4-H Rainbow of Opportunities' is theme of family workshop Joberta • Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday “Tilt MllTOfS IfflOOt" Sylvia - Wednesday day M|I>LOLS IlMOaS.. 11 N. Main, Nashville FRENCH BRAIDS Count down to Spring 35 Days Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays by Appointment Feb. 26 is the deadline for 4-H members, leaders and families to register for the an­ nual Tri-County Workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mason Middle School located on Temple Street in Mason. The theme of the workshop is **4-H A Rainbow of February Sweetheart Package Only Join for 3 MONTHS of TANNING for $75.00 plus pay $1.00 a visit for spring tanning now. TONING 30 Visits for $120.00 plus you can tan for $2.00 a visit too! (Easy payment plans available) Must be signed up by Feb. 28, 1988. 75 Bobbie’s Opportunities”. This educational and funfilled event is open to all 4-H families in Eaton, Ingham and Livingston counties. The cost is $1 per person or $3 per family. Some of the classes also have additional material costs which can be paid at the workshop. Participants can attend one session or take several classes throughout the day. There are a variety of mini-workshops to choose from, ranging from photography to heritage gardening to fishing to AIDS education, plus many more. For a workshop brochure and registraton form contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Susan usan Lightner, gner, daughter augero of James and Lois Lightner of Vermontville, was named ass one of o the 69 honors students at the 1987 Academic Con­ vocation at Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey, on Jan. 20. The Convocation, also held to honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., focused on King as an educator and a leader on the legacies he left us. In addition to a full house of Upsala faculty, staff and students, the Convocation was attended by East Orange Mayor John C. Hatcher, Councilwoman Beverly Williams and Supterintendent of Schools Dr. Josiah Haig. Honors students at Upsala are chosen based on maintain­ ing a grade point average of 3.25 and completing an honors seminar course. Addi­ tionally, each honors student receives a $1,000 scholarship annually and participates in social, cultural and academic activities on campus. In a tribute to the life of Martin Luther King at the Convocation ceremony, Reg­ gie Green, director of the Placement Office at Upsala, challenged students to have a dream and pursue it as Kind did. This professor of history at Dr. Lenworth Gunther, featured speaker and pro­ fessor of history at Essex County College. Gunther recalled King as a great teacher — one who inspires. Gunther encouraged students to recall King’s humanity, not to deify the man, in order to carry on King’s legacies and his dream. “Martin walked with us as a drum major,” Gunterh said. “He led us while at the same time, walking with us.” Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Get the Top Quality Parts & Ser­ vice you deserve at... TROWBRIDGE'S 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Body & Paint Services • Transmission Ser­ vice • Tune Ups • Exhaust Work • Major Overhauls • Brake Work • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Lube & Oil Work • Tire Repair • Drums - Rotors Turned. • Interstate Batteries • Pronto Starters & Alternators • Quality Waterpumps • TRW Engine & Suspension Parts • AC Fuel Pumps & Thermostats • Walker Mufflers & Pipes • CR Bearings & Seals • Dayco Belts & Hoses • Wolfs Head • Penzoil ■ Mobil Oils E.I.S. Brake Parts • Monroe Shocks & Struts • Niehoff Ignition Call 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 230 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-0940 Vermontville woman honored at Upsala College 9 to 5:30 Daily HOURS: 7 to 7 Mon.-Fri., 8 to 5 Sat. 726-0569 SIMPLICITY Lawn & Garden Equipment partsSERVICE Parents of Maple Valley Pre-Schoolers (AGES 2 ¥2-4) Are you concerned about your child’s development? Is he having difficulty with speech, coordination, or learning? Eaton Intermediate School District is assessing Maple Valley pre-schoolers as a service to parents. While the children are being tested, parents will have the opportunity to talk with the Pre-School Team regarding available services. If you are interested, please call Brinda Hawkins at 852-9794 for an appointment. The testing will be done on March 2 at the Kellogg School Gym in Nashville. The testing will be done by appointment only. Please call 852-9794 for your appointment before March 1. This is not Kindergarten Roundup. Sponsored by ... 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School Board president by Shelly Suker Citing a negative feeling about the Maple Valley School District, Board of Education President Loren Lehman resigned his seat at a regular board meeting Thursday, “It is with deep regret that I have found it is in the best in­ terest ofmy family and myself to resign as a member of the board of education as of this date,*’ he said in a letter to the board. “There was a time when I felt that even though the board and district were deeply divid­ ed we could do some positive things for kids. I now have a very negative feeling about that by the way the board is being led and the position they are beginning to take. “My ideal has always been to forge ahead with your sights raised, not in reverse with them lowered. “It is my prayer that we will some day have a leader in the district that will be able to make that happen.” Lehman was recently elevated to president of the board after the recall of former president Dale Ossenheimer last September. He has been a member of the board since he was elected in June of 1985, serving near- ly three years of a four-year term. Ossenheimer’s recall came on the heek of a bitter year­ long dispute that began in late 1986 between backers of Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff and the board of educa­ tion. Some citizens accused the board of placing undue pressure on Wolffto resign by conducting a highly negative evaluation of the 25-year chief. Lehman was chairman of the Policy and Athletic Com­ mittee that coordinated the evaluation process and was himself at one time a target of recall. Efforts by Ossenheimer’s recall leader Marilyn Roush to oust Lehman, however, were com­ plicated by guidelines which stated the recall notice must be filed in the county in which the target lives. Roush dropped the recall at­ tempt, but it was resumed by George Hubka who planned to proceed with the ousting. Lehman appealed the recall notice and lost but Hubka fail­ ed to follow through with the gathering of signatures on recall petitions. Also during Lehman’s ser­ vice as board vice president and president, the board lost a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in Eaton County Cir­ cuit Court where the board was ordered to supply Hubka with a certified copy of Wolff’s controversial evalua­ tion. The board was also directed to pay Hubka $500 in punitive damages plus court costs because it failed to supp­ ly him with the individual forms used by board members to evaluate Wolff. At the time he became a candidate for the board of education in 1985, Lehman said “...there is no limit to what our young people can ac­ complish. Our young people must be on the top of our priority list because they will be the product of our existence.” He could not be reached for comment concerning specific reasons for his resignation. The board approved the resignation at the meeting Thursday with Charles Viele, Jerry Brumm, Ron Tobias and Bill Flower voting in favor and Beatrice Pino casting the only no vote. Trustee David Hawkins was absent from the meeting. Lehman, 41, and wife, Mary, reside at 11499 Nashville Hwy. Two of their three children attend Maple Valley Schools. Curriculum coordinator's position may be eliminated district brochure used to post He went on to say, “To be very frank. I’m not going to the position include: 1. A come to these meetings and minimum of an M.A. degree in school administration or continually get shot down. I Due to an equipment malfunction, stories in last got it, I took it and people said equivalent; 2. must hold a week's issue about Loren Lehman's resignation from I shouldn’t have. If you don’t valid Michigan teacher’s cer­ tificate; 3. Must meet re­ the board of education and the possibility of the want me to come to these, fine. I know where I stand in quirements set forth by the elimination of the curriculum coordinator's postion State Department of Educa­ many ways.” were not printed as written on a computer disk. The tion and a state accrediting Pino’s husband, James, correct versions appear on this page. The Maple who was in the audience, ob­ organization; and 4. Must Valley News regrets the mishap. We are sorry for any jected to the board agreeing to relocate into the Maple Valley inconvenience this may have caused to our readers. pay Wolff full time salary for School District. “Those are simply general doing part time work. Bill requirements and within that, Flower said that Wolffs retirdecided at a special meeting ment monies.” ment plan would be altered if we developed a sort of job held Feb. 8 to extend the con­ She added she was told by he were not paid full salary. description on (Feb. 8),” Pino tract of Superintendent Wolff Bob Watts of- the Michigan said. Also in the audience was to aid the incoming State University Placement district resident and active The following priorities superintendent in the comple- Service that the present were set by the board for a athletic boosters member Tom tion of 1987 school year superintendent should not par­ new superintendent: A. Joostbems who supported the documents and to train the ticipate in the search or in the decision to extend Wolffs Academic leadership and decisions regarding a contract. new school chief. strong curriculum develop­ Wolff agreed to stay on un­ replacement. “Someone has got to show ment; B. Internal and external til Sept. 30, 1988 in an ad­ “Mr. Wolff has par­ them what’s going on,” said communications/public rela­ visory capacity and business ticipated actively and has, as I Joostbems. “I think we’re tions; C. Business manage­ management position during stated above, caused us to ----------- lucky to have Car­ ment and leadership abilities; the transition period. His make hurried, ill-conceived roll Wolff willing to pass this and D. Negotiations salary would be prorated bas- decisions.” background. information on. The ed on present salary, and She went on to ask the statements made here tonight Pino said nearly 13 applica­ would amount to nearly board Thursday to rescind the frustrate me. Carroll, I’ll tell tions for the position have $12,500 during the transition, vote to keep Wolff on in a you thanks and I hope you do been received to date. said board secretary Bea Pino. part-time capacity. Also at the meeting, the stay around to help us.” Pino, however, objected to She also claimed the board The board took no action on board heard a presention by the measure, voting against it could not afford to keep Wolff Chapter 1 Reading Teacher Pino’s request to rescind the along with trustee David on the payroll because the motion to keep Wolff on staff Jim DeHoag explaining the Hawkins at the special schools could not pay for child for an additional three months program and its success. meeting. Voting in favor were restraint seats to be used oh DeHoag works with second and Wolff said he still plans to Jerry Brumm, Bill Flower, the special education buses. grade students throughout the follow the transition Loren Lehman, Ron Tobias Jerry Brumm informed Pino arrangement. district using the Ortonand Charles Viele. that the schools were not ask­ Gillingham method of learn­ The board plans to meet Pino indicated the board has ed to pay for ten safe seats for ing. Student are taught to spell with members of the hidden reasons for approving physically disabled children TOM FRITH, owner superintendent placement ser­ and sound out words by the transition deal as if some but that the Supervisory vice consortium March 28 at hands-on methods such as board members know who the Council of B.O.C. in Lansing the Pourhouse in Lansing to writing words in sand with next superintendent will be. had volunteered to foot the discuss candidates for the their fingers. RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 “I just sometimes have the bill. position. “So far, we’re real pleased feeling that perhaps a future He added that no one is Qualifications prescribed by with the way it’s been going,” ooooocoooooeooeooooooooooooooeoooooeooa' superintendent has already more qualified than Wolff to the board and listed in a DeHoag said. been chosen,” said Pino assist the new superintendent. Monday. “It’s a feeling that I “I know the appropriations have. Since they say ‘we’re budget...I. don’t think people going to have this kind of a have any idea of the number superintendent, we’ll pro­ of reports related to the bably need three months help 1987-88 school year,” said • SALES LES from Carroll Wolff. ’ We only Wolff. “If you want me to • SERVICE RVICE could make the decision to leave June 30, I’ll walk out • PARTS We service ell breeds have Carroll Wolff on for the door but the person com­ « specializes in '80 to '86 Cars three months if we knew who ing in will have reports he • Warranties Available 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 the superintendent was going won’t know anything about. RYDER TRUCK RENTAL to be. How do we know “I’ve been beat on quite a w* 803 West State Street, Hastings whether he wants help? How lot and I’m to the point where do we know whether he will I resent it,” he continued. Phone — 948-2001 be good enough on financial “We had three Monday matters? The only need for a meetings, Bea, and you never transition period is ifthere is a said one thing. I was asked to possibility part of the board come to that meeting and I has already decided on a strongly resent you coming in COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK superintendent. here and saying what you Washers Dryers In a prepared statement to want. Yes, you might not Refrigerators and RUST REPAIR the board, Pino said: “These have a curriculum coor­ decisions are not warranted dinator. Monday night, I did Dishwashers unless a new academic not hear anyone say ‘no.’ Microwaves Ranges superintendent has already “Now, you’re saying I Robin Richards MICROWAVE been chosen. This would misled and misdirected these COUNTER SERVICE AUTHORIZED AGENT Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road phase out the present cur­ people. If you looked around, riculum coordinator posi­ Dr. Donovan (of the State PARTS FOR VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN tion.... This seems to me Department of Education) ALL BRANDS — PHONE — premature but we were push­ would tell you the superinten­ A GENERAL ELECTRIC a MAYTAG A KITCHEN RID aFRIGIDAIRE ed into a Februrary decision dent is really the instructional 517/726-O31 — HOURS — A MAGIC CHEF A WHIRLPOOL because, for some reason, the leader. Finance is important 8 am. to 5 p.m. A SEARS A GIBSON A TAPPAN SERVICE ALL BRANDS State Retirement Board has a but it’s not the number one Monday thru AHOTPOINT aIENN-AIR Eipetianced, Reliable A Reasonable A MONTGOMERY WARD March deadline for decisions priority,” Wolff said. about Carroll Wolff’s retire.DOCeOOOOOOQQCOOOOOCOOOQOOQOOOCOQOCOOQCeoi ft by Shelly Suker A resolution informing Maple Valley School Dktrict Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug that his contract may not be renewed was approved by the Board of Education at a meeting Thursday. Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the resolution was the result of a decision by the board that the person that will be chosen to replace Wolff when he retires June 30 will be expected to have strong curriculum development skills, eliminating the need for a separate curriculum coordinator. “The Maple Valley School’s Board of Education is considering reorganization of administrative positions and administrative respon­ sibilities within central office including, but not limited to, elimination of the position of curriculum coordinator, the resolution states. The resolution reveals that the School Code of 1976 states Schug is to be given an opportunity to meet with not less than a majority of the board to discuss the reasons given in a written statement. “The meeting with the board is to take place prior to any action by the board to nonrenew the contract and before written notification of nonrenewal is given. Written notification of nonrenewal must be given at least 60 days before the contract termination date,’’ states the resolution. The resolution directs Wolff to provide written notice to Schug that the Maple Valley Board of Education is considering nonrenewal of his contract and to provide him with a written statement of reasons. Schug was hired by the school dktrict in August, 1986 after the board created the new curriculum coor­ dinator position. In other business, the board Notice to readers Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning_ Phone — 948-8381 PARTS & SERVICE ^ipp Hance Tom Edwards Auto Mart. Quality USED CARS' WE CARRY... 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Previously ordered to remove the cars by June 15, Sidney Green, of 255 Fuller St., was granted a motion Monday to delay removal while his attorney appeals Green’s conviction of violating the village’s junk car ordinance. M.V. grad named to inter-collegiate honors band—. Jeff Sleeper, shown |n this file photo at right, was selected a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Honors Band. A 1986 Maple Valley High School graduate has been named to the 1988 Michigan Intercollegiate Honors Band. Jeff Sleeper, 20, son ofBar­ bara and LeRoy Sleeper of 667 N. Ionia Rd., Vermont­ ville is a student at Grand Valley State University where he is majoring in music education. Sleeper is an alto saxophone player and is among a number of other students from eight area colleges and universities chosen to the honors band. The band, under the direction of Larry Rachliff, performed to a sell-dut crowd early last month at Adrian College. Participants are selected ac­ cording to their musical abili­ ty and by recommendation of their directors. Sleeper was referred to the band by his continued on page 2 In 56th District Court, Judge Gary R. Holman set a $200 appeal bond while Green’s attorney, Jim Witzel of Lansing, seeks the appeal. The appeal is expected to take three to six months before a decision is reached. Green, owner of R & F In­ dustries at 230 S. Main St., was found guilty on Jan. 26 of keeping as many as 11 un­ sheltered and inoperable cars at his home and 20 at his business. But Witzel said the ordinance is unconstitutional, and Green intends to appeal it to a higher court. “We’re going to take the case as far as it can go,” Witzel said on Monday. “The ordinance is unconstitutional. Essentially it would deprive him of his right to make a liv­ ing and operate his business. ’ ’ Witzel added the ordinance is also unconstitutional because it did not allow for pre-existing conditions when it was passed in October 1986. Some of the cars that the or­ dinance would have removed from Green's property- have been in place since the 1950s, he said. Since the ordinance was passed a year and a half ago, the Green has refused to remove the vehicles, arguing that he has a right to buy, repair and sell cars. The village council has sought to have the cars remov­ ed from Green’s home and business property, arguing that the council has the duty to keep the village looking pleasant. Two days after his convic­ tion, Green appealed to the village council for permission to replace the cyclone fence at the rear of his business with a six-foot privacy fence that would keep the cars hidden from view. “I think the way you’ve gone about this situation is very unneccessary,” he said at the meeting. “But I’m here to make a public apology to the council and the people of the community for the situa­ tion we’re in. “I don’t think it’s in the in­ terest of the council to put us out of business,” he said. The council refused to set aside the ordinance in Green’s case. “I have no comment about the fence in the back at this time,” said village President John Hughes at the meeting. “You were cited in violation ofthe local ordinance. Tickets were written in 1986 and 1987. “From our standpoint, we had the ordinance, we enforc­ ed the ordinance, and you See Green page 2 Maple Valley band concert set for Sunday March 6 “If You Knew Sousa Like I Know Sousa” is one of a number of tunes to be per­ formed by . Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High band students at their annual Winter Festival Concert Sunday. Starting at 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, the seventh, eighth and high school bands will perform a variety of classical pieces. The seventh graders will kick off the concert with a Sousa Medley, along with “The Liberty Bell Overture” and “Litany Alleluia.” The eighth grade group will perform “The General” (a concert march), “Gloria and Alleluia” and “Grant Us They Peace.” The high school band is scheduled to play “Semper Fidelis” (a Sousa march), “Block M.” “Variations Overture” and “Tanglewood Overture.” Although there is no charge for admission to the concert, donations will be accepted. Nashville firemen battle mobile home blaze, Tuesday by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Firemen from the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fire Department and the Hastings Fire Depart­ ment Tuesday battled a Castleton Township blaze that destroyed a 14- by 65-foot mobile home. Located at 982 Charlton Dr. near Thornapple Lake, the home and all its contents were lost, said Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger, estimating the damage at nearly $30,000. “Nothing was left,’’ Yarger said. “All they came out with was the clothes they had on their backs.? Yarger said the home’s owners, Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Smith were in the mobile home when the fire began but escaped without injury. Neighbors who saw smoke rising from the mobile home reported the fire, Yarger said. Officials said the fire ap­ parently began in either the bathroom or back bedroom, but the exact cause was still under investigation last week. Over a dozen firemen and five trucks from the Nashville Nashville firemen, assisted by the Hastings Fire Department, try to ex­ tinguish a blaze at the Harold Smith home near Thornapple Lake. and Hastings departments were called to fight the blaze, which was put out close to 6 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 216 hours after it was reported. Witness Laverne Moore said he was walking past the mobile home Tuesday after­ noon when he saw the smoke rising from the building. “I went up to the door and started banging on it,” Moore said. “I said, ‘get out, it’s on fire.’ ” Moore said Smith was in­ side the home trying to figure out where the smoke was coming from. “The whole thing was full of smoke,” Moore said. “I told him to get out. He said he’s got $600 worth of tires under it, but I said, ‘let em go.’ ” Officials said the investiga­ tion into the fire would be continuing. �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 2 Green granted delay of removal Continued from front poge chose not to comply.** Hughes said. But Witze) said the village's refusal to compromise o«Ahe privacy fence is what led to the appeal. "We asked about what if we were to install a closed, tight, six-foot privacy fence?” ■ he said. “They said no. That's why we’re appealing ” "They've taken a very hard stand on this ever since the beginning," Witzel said. Witze) said he first filed for the appeal shortly after the conviction. Now he has to file transcripts of the district court case. Later, briefs will have to be filed by Witzel and the village's attorney, and the process will end with oral arguments. Either Fifth Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deining or Richard M. Shuster will hear the appeal. Ifthe appeal is turned down at that level, Witzel said he woukl Jake the case one step higher to the Michigan Court of Appeals. -- The cohtnoversy between Grecji and jhjcouncil began in* Oct< ibe r 19864*e village council passed or­ dinance No. 10-9-86, which prohibits the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery or equipment. According to the ordinance, inoperable vehicles may re­ main outside of an enclosed building for no more than 15 days. Green was cited for violating the ordinance by Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje in December 1986 and March 1987. In April, the village filed charges against Green after he refused to remove the cars — some of which: have been on the property since Green’s father began the business in the 1954. Gretfl argued Jhe ordinance was unconstitutional, both because it was passed after the cars were in place and because it would effectively put him out of business. In April 1987, Judge Holman ruled that the or­ dinance is constitutional because the village govern­ ment has the right to pass and enforce laws. How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency ElJL“7# ”T • OC ACQA ^uto-Owners Insurance Home Ger 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Nashville to hire surveyor to settle question by Joyce Snow The Nashville Village Council will hire a surveyor to settle die question ofthe lines of description and ultimately the ownership of an area call­ ed Lot 27, behind stores on the west side of main street. Both the village and a Nashville couple, Richard and Paulette Sweet, currently claim ownership to the lot. The village and Sweets have papers leading each to believe that the property belongs to them. “I think there is a question of ownership...! don’t know why...There’s been a question for years,” said Village Presi­ dent John Hughes at last week’s council meeting. “We’ll settle the question once and for all about who owns it,” Hughes said. “We’ll get it taken care of.” Richard Sweet said he was willing to concede to whatever the survey revealed. The village has allowed semi trucks to park on the lot in past years, and Sweet noted that diesel fuel slicks from semis parking on the area have “wasted the whole front area of Lot 27...I’ve main­ tained that lot for over seven years.” In business later, trustee Carl Tobias, on behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Com- M.V. grad named to honors band continued from front page band conductor, Professor Dennis Svendsen. Sleeper is currently a sophomore at Grand Valley State University where he is studying to be a high school or college level music instructor. While a student at Maple Valley, Sleeper was a member of the marching band for seven years, was involved in the school jazz band, earned a scholarship to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and received the John Phillips Sousa Award at his graduation. He was also named to the Michigan All-State Lions Club Band for two con­ secutive years during his high school career. The band mar­ ched in parades at the Lions Club International Conven­ tions in Dallas in 1985 and in New Orleans in 1986. Sleeper first learned to play the alto saxophone while in the sixth grade. He has since learned to play all other types of saxophones and clarinets. mittee, recommended that if ownership is in favor of the village, a large post should be installed on each of the four corners of the lot to mark the area where the semi-trucks would be allowed to park. He also suggested that the area be leased to the truckers’ group. Truck driver Harold Hum­ mel said he was willing to lease it and then divide up the costs between truckers. A fee of $25 per year was recommended. In another matter, the coun­ cil agreed to rent four parking spots behind the village hall for a $5 monthly fee. The two nearby apartments and Smokey and Flo’s Restaurant will be given the first option to rent them. Tobias, who had a con­ ference with the county register of deeds on behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, recommended establishing and renting the parking spots behind the hall. “This would insure the council would retain legal control over the property,” he said. “Without a monetary commitment you give up some of that control. “We could have a sticker (for whoever rents the spots) for the vehicles that are allow­ ed to park there. If a car is parked there without a sticker, it will be towed away,” Tobias added. Hughes said, “Carl found out that right-of-way means access across. The only thing in question here then is the $5 fee. We do want control,” said Hughes before the coun­ cil voted. It’s clear that for “legal control we need some kind of monetary commit- CARD SHOWER for Viola Bennett s 80th BIRTHDAY • March 6th Send cards to ... 2003 Pineapple Ave Longs Riverside Park, Melbourne, FL 32935 Pr.Sh.mpoo Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, Monday i, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday “The MlrrOPS Imag wAlie wimou nuaaee.. Sylvia - Wednesday wAlie wimou nuaa FRENCH BRAIDS Count down to Spring 35 Days EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 North State, Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. Sun. School........... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service........... ... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... ..... 7 p.m. 6:45 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.............. 9 a.m. Church School and Adult Education.,fc9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist .10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............. 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL REV. LYNN WAGNER 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Frl. 9-5 ^Saturdays9to?^^CS VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. SE00 CUTS Area Church Schedules Sunday School.. Mom. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. ment,” he said. The council approved plans to have Reith Riley handle a curb and gutter project on State Street for $30,000. The price includes pavement ofthe street which will go from the intersection of Railroad Street to Sherman. Trustee Ben Mason added that half of the cost is allocated to the property owners over a period oftime. Hughes noted that property owners had been notified some time ago and would again be notified. Support was given by the council for the planting of about 800 maple trees to be used as a buffer zone on the front ofthe sewer property. It was reported that Leon Frith, superintendent of Public Works, in conjunction with Future Farmers of America members of the agricultural department of Maple Valley High School will plant the trees. There are about 20 acres and it was stated that the land will never be used for anything else. The trees planted this year will all be maples and will be four to six feet high. The goal is to build up a sugar bush for future generations. The trees will be purchased from Horocks Nursery, located in Ionia, at less than $4,000. A policy addition approved at the Jan. 26 meeting regar­ ding firefighters was amended by the council. The change states that if a firefighter is called to a fire, the person will receive up to two hours pay. Firefighters won’t get paid for two hours unless the fire lasts CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 0 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m' Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �sW & Nw 2SvS w’ WS^Sh? ^h? lk> 5f fS ** *'S i**5S !? •* ... i *<*«» *<fa*hk«**»h *‘*Mr M**rJ iiiMi, ii£iMSi, ** *M*T HCU S Nashville to hire continued from page 2 at least that long. The Finance Committee recommended that trustees receive $30 a meeting instead of $25 as they do now. The committee also recommended the village president receive a flat feet of $1,500 a year rather than the currentt per meeting pay. “There’s a lot more responsibility now than there was even four years ago,” said Hughes. “This is getting to be a pretty big business,” he added. The Finance Committee also suggested reducing the pay for assessor from $500 to $50. This is because the township actually does the assessing, not the village. Suggestions made by that committee also include an in­ crease in water fees front 80 cents to 90 cents a thousand gallons and raising hook-up fees. This is the last year the village will need to assess a mill for sewer bond. “This year’s collection will put us in the ballpark to pay it off,” stated Hughes. “And we are currently assessing under the limit for a common Jaw village.” A letter has been sent to the Eaton County Commis­ sioners, on behalf ofthe coun­ cil, requesting the length of Curtis Road from Reed Street (Nashville Highway) 2,350 feet south to the village limit be given to the village. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 3 Rose Heaton expressed con­ until improvements had been cern about Nashville’s rental made to bring the rental up to units. She said many of them code. are in need ofrepair, especial­ Upon investigation into ly some rented by Social Ser­ Barry County’s system, she vices clients. She said when said she was told that the she worked in Ingham County county has no inspector for a renter’s money could be put these purposes. She asked if into an escrow fund if the the council could send a letter building was found under to the Barry County Board of code regulations and that the Commissioners regarding the landlord could not get the rent matter and the council agreed. Larry Filter asked the coun­ cil to check local cable TV rates. He said rates in many of the close surrounding areas are much lower than the rates Nashville residents are paying. Councilman Ray Hinckley reported that the Committee for Home Improvement had met and finalized rules. He said the council should expect to pay $1,000 in April and $500 quarterly for the next two years as its share of the project. project. Hughes said the council had received notice that Sydney Green’s appeal for a stay of proceedings would be heard Monday (Feb. 29) in District Court. Green had lost a suit to the village recently regarding the constitutionality of a village junk ordinance. In other legal business, Hughes said Ray Boise was served papers for (allegedly) not cleaning up after tearing down the old freight depot building, on the southeast side of town, without a permit. Hughes proclaimed March 6-12 Girl Scout Week in the village ofNashville and urged community support. How about a nice boring investment that pays you plenty with no risk? 2? 2?5 M kZ“£ £i 2*? *5‘M M*kZ * *‘*kZi * S’1*^ ■ Vermontville Syrup Festival will sponsor photo contest locally Snapping pictures at the up­ coming Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival might make you a photo contest winner. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions and the Coca Cola Corp., is sponsoring a contest for amatuer photographers. The syrup season and festival weekend provide am­ ble photo opportunities for the contest, said a spokesperson. 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Amer. made hand tools and power tools, table saws, radial arm saws, drill presses, elec, grinders, air compres­ sors, salamanders, wood stoves, fuzz busters, police scanners, VCR's, com­ plete beds, antiques, machinists tools, guns, tackle boxes, ice fishing equipment, taxidermist mounts, traps, guitar amps. Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ■ SAFETY. Deposits insured by a federal agency, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. ohm uKNoaw wro ram. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 Art Auction March 5 at the American Legion Hall s 6 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 4 Good old days" of root beer, bakery pranks and four salesmen Thefollowing is the ninth in a series ofboyhood recollec­ tions by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville ofthe 1920s and ’30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belson, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant in what until recently was known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High school, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed while he was a young lad growing up in that area. The narrow "sitting" ledge that became a literal "hot spot" can be seen just left of the utility pole in this circa-1908 photo, taken several years before the Belsons owned the bakery. The family's friendship with a telephone line foreman helped them solve the problem of window "sitters" in a humorous way. In its earliest day the place (small white building behind pole) was a saloon, then for a number of years was a bakery-restaurant. linemen heard us discussing how to put a stop to the men sitting in front of our display window. He said he would show us how to solve the problem. He wired the metal strip they sat on and ran a wire back through the basement, then told me to crank the telephone megneto whenever a group sat down out front. I In the late 1920s fanners could not see the result of this began to want the conve­ but those who witnessed it niences enjoyed by their city said that the men shot up in cousins. They wanted the air the minute the juice hit refrigerators, milking them. machines and something bet­ While we had the magneto ter than kerosene lanterns by we experimented with it. All of the bakery crew formed a which to do chores. Consumers Power Com­ circle and joined hands, then pany was reluctant to extend had me crank the magneto as their lines out into the country hard as I could. It turned out before the R.E.A. (Rural so much juice that they could Electrification Administra­ not let go of each other’s In the 1930s, Consumers Power maintained a tion, a government agency hands. When the waitresses Nashville office, located on the west side of Main established in 1935 to bring came through the door to the Street just south of Sherman. Howard Belson remem­ electricity to rural areas ofthe bake shop they would grab bers the utility company line crews as a "lively United States). Consumers their ears and make them bunch", whose ample salaries were an economic Power quoted a price of scream. This seemed like fun boon to whichever locale they worked. Former local $1,000 to bring power to one until someone said Howard dry goods store owner Clara Hanneman is seen in this man’s farm, but R.E.A. con­ had not had any juice, so they photo taken some 50 years ago. Joe Hurd's garage structed the line at no cost to got hold of both my ears and and Mary White's Main Cafe are visible in the the farmer (though the tax­ really let me have it. background. payer in general, paid). Also Bakery business was hard about this time Bell Telephone work but fun. Chester Company had one of its big­ Caulkins was an almost daily gest expansions into rural visitor and played his mouth organ. Later, a country music areas. Just before the crash of celebrity sang the news every 1929 people seemed to have morning on the radio, and we more cash than they had had got Chester to do the same for in a long time, and hard times us. He wasn’t bad at it. And then there were the did not hit Nashville until salesmen: some flour much later than 1929. This expansion of utilities salesmen were the biggest tail­ was good for the country. The tale-tellers in the nation. linemen were well paid and Bakers bought flour by the spent their cash wherever they barrel, which consisted of were working. When they four ninety-nine and one-half were in this area, at about five lb. bags. This was contracted minutes to twelve the power for at a certain price per year, company trucks would roll in­ to be ordered as needed. to Nashville and the men These salesmen always had a would come to the bakery for sob story: the weather was so their noon meal. Trucks lined wet the wheat was sprouting both sides of Maple Street. in the stack, or, the drought These linemen were a lively was so bad that flour would be bunch and they didn’t seem to a lot higher in price. One sideline of being a mind waiting in line to wash baker was the sale of flour up in our small washroom. A little later the Bell sacks. It seemed everyone linemen would drive into town wanted them. We used a lot of to eat. We got to know some them for dish towels. One of these men quite well, large family made all their especially the boss of the underwear from flour sacks, which we sold at five cents telephone linemen. The south window of our each. Also in those days .bakery was the display area farmers bought chicken feed for our baked goods. A person in cloth bags of colored patwalking by on the sidewalk tern, and this material was uscould look over the display ed for dresses, etc. and pc an pick out sometng something tat that Later, the government plac­ Ernest L. Appelman, longtime local employee of the pleased them. In front ofboth ed a tax on a barrel of flour. I power company, is seen atop a utility pole in this windows was a ledge about believe the amount was $4 per early photo. Linemen of a somewhat later era six inches wide. A bunch of barrel, but I am not sure. The frequented the Belsons' bakery during the time that retired men began to use it as first that a baker knew service was being extended to farmers, who yearned a seat to sit and talk and chew anything about this tax was for electricall conveniences enjoyed by their city tobacco. . This, of course, when the trucks strated to load cousins". Appelman began work in 1912 for Thornapcustomers, up all of our storage space ple Electric (original supplier of power to Nashville) caused causeid llpotential p women, to avoid with sacks of flour — that and continued on when that company was purchased especially and continued on when that company was purchased tehsep eacreaa. in 1922 by Consumers Power. One day the boss of the which had been contracted for but not ordered. The flour company did not want to pay the tax so they shifted it to the baker. This tax was later declared unconstitutional, and the big bakeries that had paid the tax under protest had their money returned. But the small bakers who had not known enough to pay under protest lost their money. In the summertime Dr. Brown’s wife, Bessie, would take us to Thornapple Lake for a swim. She drove the doctor’s Willy’s-Knight fourdoor car, and always took along some homemade root beer. I thought that this tasted really good, so decided I would make a batch myself. For fifteen cents one could buy a bottle of Hires extract with directions for making root beer. The directions said to use a quarter of a cake of yeast. Our yeast at the bakery came in pound cakes and I put in a quarter of a pound, then placed the brew in the proof box to let it set. (The proof box was a large cabinet with hot steam to make the dough rise.) In about five hours the bakery smelled like a brewery, and the froth from my root beer mixture foamed over the top of the large ket­ tle. This excited one salesman who wanted to taste it. He drank a glass and declared it strong enough to give a man a headache. My first batch of root beer was a failure. But in those (Prohibition) days, stronger drink was available, delivered right to your door. One day as I started out to deliver bread I got as far as the drug store when a car drove up. The driver got out carrying a package wrapped in newspaper. Two men in a parked auto jumped out and grabbed him, and the fellow smashed his package on the curb. The two revenue men rushed into Von Fumiss’ drug store and came out with sponges and started to sop up the evidence. Those that wanted hard liquor did not have to look very hard to find a drink. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tues., March 1 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH County Council Meeting, Farm Bureau Office Basement. Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 3 - 9:30 a.m., MAEH Lesson Day, “Stret­ ching Your Food Dollar”, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Call Extension Office for reservations. Thursday, March 3 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Getting Into Country Living” series. (Mar. 3, 10 and 17) Eaton Rapids High School. Reservations required at Extension Office. Friday, March 4 - Professional Cattle Feeding Seminar, Part 2, Kalamazoo. Saturday, March 5 - Shooting Sports Round Up, Firearms 10:00 - Noon; Archery 1-3 p.m., Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 5-9 a.m. to noon, 4-H Modeling Clinic, 4-H Bldg'., Fairgrounds. Monday, March 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, March 8-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, Eaton Intermediate School District. Tuesday, March 8 - 2-3:30 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, Grand Ledge Library . Tuesday, March 8 - 7:30-9 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, New Courthouse, Charlotte. Wednesday, March 9 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Horse- Development Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 12 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tri-County 4-H Workshop, Mason Middle School, Mason. Tuesday, March 15 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Club meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, March 16 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. Saturday, March 19 - 4-8:30 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. �Th* MopJ* VaH*y Nnn. Noshvill* Tmijqy, Moxh 1. 1988 — Pag* 5 Nashville kids learn about bluebirds Parent Bill Quick holds a board while his daughter, Justine, hammers the nail. Burr Hartenburg works with Dan Herley and Robb Rosin. Thirty-three Maple Valley elementary students attended a workshop recently to learn about bluebirds. The workshop was held Saturday, Feb. 20 in the morning at Fuller Street Elementary School. The students, from grades three to six, watched a film on bluebirds and then built bir­ dhouses. Burr Hartenburg, a Maple Valley Jr. High teacher and Tom Leep. a DNR officer were the instructors for the session. Jan Mittelstaedt, the Nashville Community Educa­ tion representative, set up the workshop. The lumber for the birdhouses was precut by Hartenburg and the students nailed them together. Many parents also attended and assisted the children with their Diana’s Plate Hairstyles for the whole family wmnnTnmmnTmnTnTmTnmnnnnnnnnwnnTmnnTO Vermontville news DNR officer Tom keep shows Holly Hoyle how to assemble her bluebird house. STANTON'S MuCTIOHCCRS & RCALTORSB^F (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNH STREET MERMOmVULE, MICHIGAN 49096 HASH Ml LLC 852-1717 40 acres with barn with box stalls and some fencing for only $69,900. Nicely remodeled 3 bedroom home, additional land available, nice shaded yard. CH-85. IDEAL FOR HORSES - JUST $27,500 for this remodeled home. Some finishing work needed but would make an excellent star­ ter or retirement property. Barn included. M-23. NEW LISTING • LAKE PROP-V-43. Possible land contract terms on this nice four bedroom home at Thornapple Lake. Two car garage, double lot, sea wall. Only $34,900. ERTY - V44. TWO STORY biye in Vermj; 0 terms. located Contract CH-80. COUNTRY PROPERTY $32,500 for this four bedroom, two story home. Two cor garage, nice deck. buys this three bedroom home on 10 acres. L-75. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION One and one-half baths, full Only $29,500 for 60 acres of basement, 2’4 car garage vacant land with approx. 25 plus a pole barn. Great prop­ acres of woods. Good land contract terms. Possible land erty for the money. split. CH-81. ONE STORY country home L-79. GOOD BUILDING SITES ■ 80 with an attached garage. Nice floor plan and some applian­ acres of vacant land. Nice rolling property with woods ces included and some lowland. CH-83. $59,500 LOTS L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE OF RECENT SALES BUT WE STILL Water and sewer available. Contract terms. Only $5,000 each. WE NEED YOUR LISTING HAVE BUYERS. CALL NOW SO WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOUI HOME LOTS - JOE & MARGE ANDREWS 852-0712 DENNIS SMITH CHRIS STANTON BOB GARDNER................ CINDY DOOLITTLE 852-9191 543-0598 726-0331 852-1867 projects. The students were also given two posters and infor­ mation on birds. 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Flagstaff, Air.; Mrs. Russell Rankin, Enid, Okla.; and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family, N. Manchester, Ind. They spent a week at Hilton Head Island, S.C., and saw many beautiful things in Arizona, including Glenn and Salt River Canyons, Zane Grey cabin at Payson, Rossevelt Dam, Oak Creek Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly several 852-9481 For Sale CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up.Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. National Monuments with In­ dian ruins. Grand Canyon, and miles and miles of beautiful scenery in this beautiful state. Prepare now for the fastest growing employment area of the future — The Electronic STEP 1 Strong basic skills in English, math, science, humanities, typing, short­ hand, accounting and business machines. STEP 2 THREE STEPS TO A SECURE FUTURE Advanced vocational training-office block, data entry, computer account­ ing, data processing, le­ gal or medical secretary. STEP 3 Vocational-Technical Education! Don’t leave school without it. Technical training in 12 associate degree pro­ grams available at Daven­ port College. KATHY’S ADULTS Learn to Read Call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone ... 852-9275 Enroll Now in Davenport College and Eaton Vocational Programs HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS For more information. See your high school counselor or call the Vocational Educa­ tion Department Inter­ mediate School District 543-5500 Ext. 60. EATON AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING and EMPLOYMENT SERVICES �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 6 Maple and other trees in jeopardy says local syrup producer Spanish exchange student Borja Goni, left, gets exposed to a little known American custom at the Vermontville party. Next to him is Tammy Mason. tion, is also a member ot the International arid National Maple Syrup Association which holds meetings each year to update producers on new d i,;S coveries and techniques. Gearhart reported that she learned at the meeting, held recently in Duluth, Minn., that all kinds of trees around the country and world are dy­ ing from a variety of causes. “It’s all over,” she explained. “Acid rain, different diseases, leaf hopper. Acid rain takes the paraffin off the Vermontville’s annual Historical Society Sugaring Off Party Thursday. Gearhart, vice president of the Michigan Syrup Associa- by Shelly Sulser Acid rain, prevailing winds, bugs and pollution are killing the trees, said Charlotte Syrup Producer Fem Gearhart at Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 1988 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen Jennifer Fisher, right, in­ troduces her court. From left is Cindy Rugg, Lesely Dipert and Marguerite Schippel. Also on the court is Raquel Wright. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE phone (517) 352-1915 Charlotte area syrup producer Fern Gearhart, right, talks to the sugaring off crowd about the causes of increasing death to trees. Sitting at left is Vermont­ ville's first ever festival queen, Phyllis Kilpatrick, who wore the crown in 1940. 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Listed at $59,900. (V-242) OPEN STONE PORCH 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM $140,000 FOR THIS 200 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM All fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Priced at $140,000. Possible land con­ tract terms (F-123) 40 ACRES MATURE WITH PINES 12 ACRES & CREEK Several nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VI-227) content and sap from maple trees along streets and roads has also been found to contain salt. • INTERMEDIATE • Fish mouth basket - starts Thursday, March 3 for 2 weeks • 7-10 p.m. BEGINNERS Glove Basket starts Tuesday, March 8 for 2 weeks • 7-10 p.m. $1 C00 She said the tapping of the trees alone, however, does not harm them. Continued next pag । g 309 North Main Street, Nashville NEW RATES SOOO EVERY DAY — Tuesday — 2 for the price of one! Phone 852-1948 Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9; Sat. 10-9 - 2story 10 room home,: 3tBiJps, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls; 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) BARRY COUNTY - Good NOW leaves and then bugs eat them.” The acid rain, she said, is caused by large companies that empty their waste into the air, affecting the ozone layer. “They’ve paid no attention to us,” Gearhart said. She said a polluted ozone can cause warmer weather which she feels is responsible for the decrease in syrup pro­ duction in recent years. Gearhart noted that stress and age is another major fac­ tor in the killing ofthe world’s tree population, including those in Vermontville. “They’re between the road and the sidewalk,” she noted. As a result, many are suffer­ ing from salt used for ice removal and air pollution (car exhaust). 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Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Baseball Program at Maple Valley High School would like to thank those who joined them at Friday nights spaghetti dinner. Thanks to you it was a good time and a big success. Lost & Found, It s an old tradition to me," said Vermontville Historical Society member Her- i mina Southern. The hot syrup is stirred in a dish until it becomes hardened candy. Continued from page 6 A sign of a stressed or dying tree is the absence of leaves six feet from its top. The next year, such a tree will be bare down to the middle, Gearhart said. Trees also fall victim to prevailing winds, she said, mainly in the eastern states. “The soil isn’t as good there. They said they tested it and it was almost vinegar," noted Gearhart. “It’s not just in the east, though, it’s here too.” She said groups like the International and National Maple Syrup Association are trying to urge more govemment control on air pollution. Meanwhile, Gearhart said efforts to salvage the trees can include digging to the roots and fertilizing them. But as for many of Ver- Outgoing 1987 Vermontville Maple Syrup queen Amy Walker stirs hot syrup at the annual surgaring off party Thursday. | CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! I I Let Us Do The Dirty Work I and You Can Have The | Fun of Refinishing..,. | THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville montville’s trees, “You aren’t going to have any if something isn’t done.” She said many can now only be used for firewood. Gearhart added that many maple trees in her grove could FOUND: small male puppy, brown with white paws and chest, cannot keep, must find a home or else. Phone 852-1783 after 6 p.m. Wanted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. First Congregational Church pastor, Rev. Sally Nolen, gets her first taste of Vermontville's traditional maple sugar event. 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Main Util ROtSIIC LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 8 Parents applaud Maple Valley Young Fives program Maplewood Young Fives student Angela Hulsebos practices reproducing shapes with rubber bands on a "geo board". by Shelly Sulser Although some parents have been “hesitant” about enroll­ ing their children in Maple Valley’s developmental kindergarten, they are now hailing the program as a success. “Parents have been real favorable of it,” said Maplewood Elementary School Principal Dave Doozan, coordinator of the program in his building. “They seem to really ap­ preciate the opportunity.” In the Maple Valley School District, developmental Youngsters learn pattern sequencing using colored blocks. PENNEY SUPPER V.F.W. Hall, Nashville, Michigan Serving ... Swiss Steak, Pork Chops, Kraut, Polish Sausage — 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. — Chairpersons: Teresa Kellogg & Vickie Banks Saturday, March 5 (Lo oeoeoeococoQOSoceeciceeccoQeecooQGGeeei kindergarten is referred to as “Young Fives,” and is designed to nurture the educa­ tional development ofchildren who are old enough to enter kindergarten but lack some of the emotional, motor or social skills to successfully handle the curriculum, reads a class description sheet. Vermontville Hardware SALE Bring in this ad for 10% of any purchase 3/1/88 to 3/5/88 Peanut Days Back by Popular Demand —Free Coffee — Off The program has been in place for three years at Maple Valley’s Maplewood Elemen­ tary School where children from both the communities of Vermontville and Nashville are instructed by Merry Ossenheimer. At Fuller School, the program was im­ plemented for the first time this school year taught by Teresa Duffy . “(Some parents) are hesi­ tant but after they hear about the program they usually ac­ cept it,” Doozan said. “They’re usually pleased with the program.” Children who will be five years of age on Dec. 1 take part in the annual kindergarten screening the previous school year. All kindergarten teachers, trained in the use of the method, ad­ minister the Gesell Test of Basic Skills to students during the screening. This year’s testing, known as “Kindergarten Round­ up,” is scheduled for May 16-19. Parents are asked to contact the appropriate school building to schedule testing, Doozan said. “It’s a national test given to test the level of develop­ ment,” Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School Principal Joy Frith said. At that time, the youngsters are asked to perform some pencil and paper activities where they reproduce objects. They also will reproduce a structure using blocks and are asked several questions about their interests. “They complete a ‘man’ figure and how they complete it tells at what developmental stage they are,” said Frith, “and they do some growth and motor skills activities.” Frith added that teachers giv­ ing the tests take note of man­ nerisms, facial awareness and language development as well. After the testing is com­ pleted, the teachers meet together with Frith and Doozan to discuss the results. “Then we send a letter tell­ ing them (the parents) what class the child will best fit into and why. And we offer to meet with them to discuss it,” she added. Some parents so Making letters and numbers in sand is one method used to familiarize students with math and reading. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Maplewood Young teacher Fives Merry Ossenheimer helps Sarah Oster with a math problem. highly favor the teaching methods that they request to have their child enrolled in developmental kindergarten, said Doozan. But children cannot be admitted to the class unless testing proves it would be beneficial. During the first semester of the half-day classes, students Continued on next pag Coke ■Ruffles 8 pk. 16-oz. Red, White & Blue Cricket LIGHTER 6 pk. cans 2/59* + fax & dep. dep. J. J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 1 �Maple Valley Young Fives program, continued 2 experience socialization ter,” Ossenheimer said. “We games, cutting and pasting do a lot of things and we skills, painting activities, col­ repeat them over and over so oring skills and reading they have a lot of different ex­ readiness skills such as distin- posures.” Her students also quishing between same and use a sand tray where the different objects, recognizing students can trace a number. colors and spacial placements “Then they can do it with like up and down, in and out, paper and pencil without over and under, top and bot­ anything to look at,” she said. tom, high and low, etc. They “It’s a step by step process — also learn to recognize their many more steps than in name in print, and write their regular kindergarten.” name. In the second semester of For example Frith noted Young Fives, the students are that during one session she taught to cut on lines, color in observed, Fuller School lines, use different colors Young Fives teacher Teresa when coloring, use paste cor­ Duffy had given her students rectly and reading readiness rattles. involving the introduction of “She was teaching the dif­ letters and letter sounds, begin ference between loud and to write letters, and write their soft,” explained Frith. names. They also learn ver­ “She’d say ‘pick up the loud balization skills and increased rattle’ or ‘pick up the soft use of the pencil. In math skills the students: rattle.’” Math readiness skills in­ are introduced to numbers volve teaching students to 0-10; write numbers 1-10; distinguish between shapes count up to 30 and are in­ like circles, squares, troduced to the concept of ad­ triangles, rectangles and dition and subtraction. In Ossenheimer’s class, the diamonds. They learn the dif­ ference between more and students are introduced to ad­ less, to categorize by color, dition and subtraction by lear­ shape and size, learn graphing ning to put things in groups of skills, to count to ten and to five or seven, for example. “What they’re doing is ad­ count up to 10 objects. At Maplewood’s Young ding munipulatively — not on Fives morning and afternoon paper at all — and they will classes, Ossenheimer actively subtract the same way,” implements the Math Their Ossenheimer said. “Yes, Way method into her cur­ they’re learning adding and riculum where the youngsters subtracting but it’s not with learn basic introduction to paper and pencil. It’s in their heads. They may struggle math. “Everything they do is with making the numbers but hands on,” explained they can see how it works. Ossenheimer. “It’s nothing This way, they don’t know it’s like regular kindergarten. addition and subtraction but They don’t use paper and when they get into the math pencil.” Using colored blocks, the students learn pattern Maple Valley Schools sequencing. “Things work in se­ quence,” noted Ossenheimer, “for reading, it’s one thing Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. and one thing and another.” High School With what are called “geo Monday, March 7 boards,” the pupils practice ♦Salad, * Hamburger, reproducing patterns by copy­ ing a shape with a rubber band *Cheeseburger, tater rounds, placed around small metal apple crisp. Tuesday, March 8 posts. *Salad, *Burritos, “It’s good practice for get­ ting ready to write because ♦Macaroni & cheese, peas, they have to reproduce a let- cherry sauce, salad bar. LUNCH MENU Nancy’s - Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 ^aslv e pto Carnival it Friday, March 11 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FULLER STREET SCHOOL Theme: “Fairy Tales Come for supper • PIZZA • HOT DOGS • SLOPPY JOES Bring your family for fun games, food, cake walk, prizes. GRAND PRIZE: 13” Color TV The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 9 book, it will be familier to them. It will be automatic.” She added also that the students are learning to count although they have trouble making the numbers. “Eye-hand coordination is the biggie,” Ossenheimer pointed out. “They need to learn to manipulate objects as opposed to writing them.” Frith explained the class serves to allow the youngsters to develop at their own pace. “We all have our own time clocks,” she said. “Just because you’re five doesn’t mean you’re ready to read.” The Riverside Reading Readiness Program is used in helping to teach the students Various concepts “whereas in kindergarten, they’re taught phonic sounds,” Frith said. “It’s a very planned program. It’s not as academically oriented toward reading.” After graduating from the Young Fives curriculum, the students are either passed on to regular kindergarten the following school year or can be placed in first grade if they show excellent signs of development. Frith feels the program is proving successful and will help students who might otherwise fail. “It helps prevent failure or retention. We’re hoping they will avoid some of that because they had the extra year at the beginning,” she noted. “I see it as a very valuable program and I hope to continue it.” Currently, there are 52 Maple Valley School District youngsters enrolled in three Young Fives classes. Wednesday, March 9 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, ♦Ravioli, green beans, peaches, cookie. Thursday, March 10 School a.m., Parent/teacher conferences. Friday, March 11 School a.m., Parent/teacher conferences. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, March 7 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and butter, fresh fruit. Tuesday, March 8 Goulash, vegetable, bread and butter, mixed fruit, cookie. Wednesday, March 9 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, green beans, peanut butter sdw., pears. Thursday, March 10 School in a.m., only. In­ Service. Friday, March 11 | School in a.m., only, Conference. Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Monday, March 7 Pizza, peas, applesauce. Tuesday, March 8 Hamburger, french fries, peaches, pickles. Wednesday, March 9 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, juice, jelly sand­ wich, cookie. Thursday, March 10 End of 4th marking period, In-Service. No lunch. Friday, March 11 No School, possible make­ up day. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Area commodity distribution set Capital Area Community ty card at the Eaton County Courthouse, Charlotte or the Services, Inc. will resume the Action Center, 503 W. Henry Grand Ledge Senior Citizen distribution of commodity St., Charlotte. Office, 406 S. Bridge St., food in Eaton County on Persons 60 or over may ap­ Grand Ledge or the Eaton March 15-16. Persons should ply at the Eaton County Rapids Senior Citizen Office, present their cherry card at the Senior Citizen Office, Old 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids. site which matches their mail­ ing addressing: Olivet First Assembly of God 4767 Butterfield March 15, 9 a.m.-l p.m. Bellevue City Hall March 15, 9-4 p.m. March 16, 9-11 a.m. Sunfield Main St. March 15, 9-11 a.m. Vermontville First Congregational Church 110 S. Main St. March 16, 9-12 noon. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program the family income must be at or below the following guidelines. (Income Eligibili­ ty Guidelines for applicants under 60 years of age. Family Size, Income Levels. Income Eligibility Guidelines for ap­ plicants 60 years of age and older, Family Size, Income Levels respectively.) 1 - $7,150; 2 - $9,620; 3 Lee O. Stuart, M.D. 12,090. For each additional and ... C. R. 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IMAGE PHlfflCf Ph. 852-0845 • 219 Main St., Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 10 Nashville, Vermontville PTO's fund balance beam project locally by Shelly Sulser Thanks to the Nashville and Vermontville Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), youngsters in Michele Skovera’s physical education classes at Maplewood and Fuller Street Elementary Schools now have balance beams to use in their gym­ nastics unit. Skovera said both PTOs funded the project through a ■Creative Teacher’s Scholar­ ship Fund set up by the groups at both schools. The fund is used to purchase classroom needs not covered by the district school budget. The eight wooden beams and 16 standards were made by Jeremy Baker and Keith Metz, students in a Maple Valley High School wood shop class. Skovera said by having the wood shop students make the beams, die cost was kept down to only $45 for the lumber from each PTO. Balance beams are being used in the kindergarten gymnastics physical educa­ tion unit at Maplewood and Fuller Street schools. Keith Metz, left, and Jeremy Baker, Maple Valley High School shop class students, made eight balance beams and 16 standards for the Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools. Charlotte Rotary Club to hold "art auction0 Saturday Mar. 5 Over 250 guests are ex­ pected to enjoy wine and cheese while they bid for original works of art at the Saturday March 5 art auction sponsored by the Charlotte Rotary Club. All of the pro­ ceeds will be used for the Charlotte Library fund, the Charlotte Business Retention and Expansion efforts and Rotary’s Polio plus project. Vince Ferris, Floyd Jewell and Susan Joostberns chairmen of the committee said response to the event has been enthusiastic. They ex­ tend an invitation to the public to participate in the preview and art auction which will take place at the Charlotte American Legion Hall, 1000 West Lawrence. The preview will begin at 7 p.m. with the auction slated for 8 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served in addition to an open Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 Richards — • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE WK We service all brands 543-8332 N i ■ tflpp Hance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC Justin VanAlstine tries out one of the new balance beams, paid for by the Maplewood and Nashville PTOs. *FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS ★GIBSON ★ TAPFAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ JENN-AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD "Sweetness through the Seasons" is Vermontville Festival parade theme Sommer Kellogg turned in the winning theme of “Sweetness Through the Seasons”, for the Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Festival Grand Parade. 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March 1. 1968 — Page U Free poetry contest offered wt)rk- World of Poetry is celebrating its 13th Anniver­ sary by offering a Free Poetry Contest to poets. Some 200 prizes are being awarded, totaling over $16,000 in- The deadline is March 31. Interested poets may send One Poem Only, 21 lines or less, to: Free Poetry Contest. 2431 Stockton Blvd,. Sacramento, California 95817. cluding a SI .000 grand prize. Says- SO-year old Poetry Editor-Lou Cole: “I have lov­ ed poets all my long life, and this is an opportunity for them to receive recognition for their GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET within said Village on ... MARCH 14, 1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers VIZ’ (1) Village President - 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk - 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer - 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor - 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees - 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Students study 'solar system' Students in Vicki Williams class at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermont­ ville made projects for their study of the solar system recently. Shown with their mobiles of the planets are Daniel Bailey, Matt Williams and Jason VanderVlucht. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 tSiECTIOlN 720. On ttihl e8 dayl ofka iny tehlection,i the pd olls st hlall be oEpened at l7ifio’dclolck tin the foretnoodn,i anlid shat ltl hbe colnls- tinuously open until 8 o clock in the evening, and not 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 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 Band members needed! ■■fs > pn UM tptm nA it nm l|i ■MN1 t d it taWUlHIl tittftt BW The Maple Valley Com­ munity Band is in need of more band members. Several people have been a part of the band since it began 116 years ago, but the group is always looking for more talent, said Maple Valley Community Education direc­ tor Kay Hartzler. "Many bands in larger cities hold auditions to limit their size. Here we welcome anyone who is interested in playing in our band,” com­ mented band member Mike Orman. He was one of the first to join the band. "We play for enjoyment and enjoy a break from our busy routine,” he said. The band meets once a week; on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the band room at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Nashville Hwy. near Vermontville. “You do not need to be afraid to join us even if you haven’t played since high school,” commented Orman. If anyone is interested in more information about the band, you may call Bessie Stewart at 1-517-852-9411, or the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 1-517-852-9275, or stop in during rehearsal and join the group. PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk LEAP YEAR SPECIAL SAVE80C Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-79 Can pay up to $130 a day for 5 full years Call today lor FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limi­ tations. and renewal provisions. SWE8W COUPON EXPIRES 4/15/88 LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. 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El Paso, TX 88570-0040 ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS This coupon may not be redeemed tor competitive products. Only 1 coupon per required purchase Offer good on ly in territory served by The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan. Any other use constitutes fraud Qualified products Coca-Cola.” 'Coke.” Coca-Cola classic,” diet Coke,” "caffeine free Coke." "caffeine free diet Coke," "cherry Coke.” "diet cherry Coke,” TAB.” "Sprite,” diet Sprite.” “Fresca,” Mello Yetto,” and "Minute Maid" are registered trademark* of The Coca-Cola Company E 1988. The Coca-Cola Company. AH nghts reserved. 028032R �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page12 Minutes of Board of Education Regular Meeting — Jr.-Sr. High School Library Feb. 11, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, B. Pino. Absent: L. Lehman, D. Hawkins, K. Bahs, Student Rep. 1. Opening: The meeting was-called to order by Vice-President Viele. Roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1988; minutes of the special meeting of January 18, 1988 and the special meeting of January 25, 1988 with #7 to read as follows: "It was, discussed to make corrections on the posting from Mr. Watts. These corrections are: REQUIREMENTS: Mini­ mum of an M.A. degree in School Administra­ tion or equivalent. Hold a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate. Meet the requirements set forth by the State Department of Education 3. 4. 5. 6. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW 7. Will meet on March 8,1988 at the Castleton Township Hall for the purpose of reviewing the property assessment roll. The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15,1988 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show documentation why the 1988^ valuation should be changed. The ratio of assessments and the multipliers used to at­ tain 50% of true cash value on the totalof each class are as follows: MULTIPLIER RATIO 1.02396 48.83 Agricultural 1.05730 47.29 Commercial 1.00000 50.00 Industrial 1.04493 47.85 Residential 1.00000 50.00 Timber-Cutover 1.00000 50.00 Developmental 8. 9. 10. JUSTIN COOLEY, Supervisor and State Accrediting organizations. B. Pino will contact Bob Watts' office .to make the corrections. These corrections will coincide with the brochure." Ayes: All. Absent: Hawk­ ins and Lehman. Motion carried. Nashville Hardware Bill: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve payment from general fund in the amount of $125.72 to Nashville Hardware. Ayes: Flower, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Abstain: Brumm, conflict of interest. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. Motion defeated. Bills: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve bills payable from general fund in the amount of $48,926.70. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. Payrolls: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve the transfer of funds from general to payroll account as follows: January 15, $135,212.10; January 29, $141,181.10. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. Motion carried. Communications: Mrs. Pino read a communica­ tion from Loren Lehman resigning as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education. Resignation L. Lehman: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Flower to accept Loren Lohman's request for resignation from the Maple Valley Board of Education effective February 11, 1988. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Pino. Absent: Hawk­ ins. Motion carried. Administrator's Report: The administrator's report was given by Superintendent Wolff. Reading: Mr. Jim DeHoag from Lakewood Schools updated the board on the progress thqt has been made with is assistance in the structured language approach to reading within the Maple Valley Schools. Principal Doozan and Mr. DeHoag strongly recommends continuing the program in lower elementary. Second Reading: Mrs. Pino read the propose policy "Student Representation On The Board of Education." There was consensus of the New arrivals— VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) STATE OF MICHIGAN at Vermontville Fire Barn within said Village on • Monday, March 14,1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, viz, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — To Fill Vacancy 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. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk Garry and Roberta Musser of Decatur, Texas are parents of a new son. Jason Thomas was bom Wednesday, Feb. 24 and weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. He joins big brothers Garrett Lee and Jordan at home. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musser of Vermontville, Yvonne Beebe of Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie of Vermont­ ville, and Dewey Musser of Hastings. Michael and Sandy (Hulbert) Duer of San Mar­ cos, Texas, announce the birth of a baby daughter, Danielle Marie, bom January 7. She weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz. Mrs. Eleanor Rasey, of Nashville, spent sometime in Texas helping to care for her daughter and granddaughter. 4-H Modeling clinic planned The 1988 Eaton County Modeling Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-noon in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Dance fitness, make-up and color analysis and modeling techniques will be part of the clinic. Door prizes, donated by local and national businesses, will be given away. board to accept this as the second reading. 11. Contract - T. Maurer: Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to approve Principal Doozan's recommendation and approve a Teaching contract for Teresa Maurer as Chapter I Math teach for the period January 29 through June 10, 1988; salary $7,383.10. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 12. Apex: Principal Doozan reported on the Apex Program and recommended its continuance again during the 88-89 school year. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to participate in the Apex program again in the 88-89 school year; cost of $2.00 per student. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 13. "Lock In": Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve Judy Hager's request and approve the "lock-in" for the everything of March 18 for the SADD organization. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 14. Used School Bus Bids: Board Secretary Mrs. Pino opened the following used school bus bids: 1975C 1976D International International Monroe Combs, Texas...$529.75 $679.75 Bus Mart, Indiana.......... $486.01 $656.01 Harold Stewart, Vermontville......... $400.00 Dixie Baptist Church, Clarkston............ 360.00 60.00 Tom Wiles, Indiana... $275.00 $375.00 Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to accept the high bid from Monroe Combs, $529.75 - 1975C; and $679.75 - 1976D. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 15. Used Equipment: The following bids were opened on used equipment: Spindler SanderWood Lathe Tom Joostberns..., $25.00 $25.00 Sue Lea.................................... $25.00 $25.00 Mike Meade........................... $20.00 $20.00 Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to accept the high bid on the wood lathe from Sue Lea in the amount of $25.00. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Due to the tie for the high bid for the spindle sander from Tom Joostberns and Sue Lea, the bids will be reopened. An ad will be placed in the Maple Valley News and bids will be accepted again. 16. Curriculum Coordinator: After considerable discussion and various comments were OWN YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL DISCOUNT SHOE STORE Offering over 300 top designer name brands and over 2000 styles at unbelievable retail prices of 6.75 and up. All first quality merchandise. ‘Andrew Geller ‘Evan Picone ‘Naturalizer ‘Liz Claiborne ‘Stride Rite ‘Bandolino ‘Reebok ‘Amalfi *9 West ‘Gloria Vanderbilt and many more. Your “$” cash investment of $12,900.00 to $39,900.00 includes beginning inventory, training and fixtures. Call anytime. Prestige Fashions — 1-800-247-9127 — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, February 17, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Notice of Board of Review Meetings The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Vermontville Fire Barn on ... Tuesday, March 8,1988 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. to review the roll. Monday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m and on Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p .m. ...for the purpose of hearing individual appeals. A tentative ratio of 50% and a multiplier of 1 for all real and personal property will be used. Edward Sampson Vermontville Township Supervisor �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 1. 1988 — Page 13 Maplewood Elementary names 'quiz bowl' champions Monitors for the quiz bowl championship were Sue Luyendyk and Glenna MacDonald, shown here quizzing the teams, while judges Kelly Hamilton and Bob Smith watch. *** 4® j e® 4® uj l*"®.fctamrU nr 1 WdX % 1 ® iw» irnis ffl WOWNBHL nx IBtopdesgnenaietra&HiM neMttipnsdiMi I T‘i,te 'Mh te telizMm'SMW Wf'WM MM [TcriiMStedlllW de jefiwj iwrtnji IH- jjhions-lW® (sixth grade), Amanda Ordiway (fifth grade) and Lind­ sey Krolik (fourth grade) dur­ The winning team, at left, was made up of Joshua Cerny, Lisa Wood and ing the play-off event. Joyelle Stine. The runners up at right were Lindsey Krolik, Rudy Othmer and The winning team edged in­ Amanda Ordiway. to first place by beating their Maplewood students Lisa opponents by one point after Wood (sixth grade), Joyelle answering the final question Stine (fifth grade) and Joshua correctly. Cerny (fourth grade) were Board of Education, continuedfrom 12 Thee ques questions, ons, taken aen from rom a proven the champion quiz junior trivia game, were asked received from the public concerning the con­ bowl team at Maplewood ofthe teams before the fourth, sideration of non-renewal of the Curriculum Elementary School Thursday fifth and sixth grade classes in position at the end of his contract; the after a 60 question the gymnasium by monitors following motion was made: tournament. Glenna MacDonald and Sue The team was pitted against Luyendyk. Motion made Tobias, supported by Flower to another three person squad approve the resolution of consideration of The play-off was the climax non-renewal of the Curriculum Coordinator consisting of Rudy Othmerof a four week event, organiz- contract (Dr. Schug); resolution as presented and read by Superintendent Wolff. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Brumm, Flower, Pino, Tobias and Viele. No: None. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 17. Comm. Reports: There was no reports at this time, however, G. Aldrich has met with the citizen's advisory facilities & equipment committe; a meeting with building administrators will be scheduled. 18. Musical Contract: Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to extend a contract a Norma Acker to assist with the Jr.-Sr. High School Musical; "South Pacific". $625.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 19. April Board Meeting: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to reschedule the April Board. Meeting to Monday, April 18 due to spring break and scheduled vacations. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 20. Board Member: Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to place an ad in the paper advising anyone interested in filling the vac­ ancy on the board of education should contact the board in writing. A special meeting will be held February 29 for the purpose of reviewing and appointing a board member; February 29, 1988 through June 30, 1988. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 21. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ted by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Harold King addressed the Board regarding an A.I.D.S. policy within the district. The motion was called. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Meeting adjourned. Time: 9:05 p.m. Proposed Minutes - These minutes are subject to approval at the March regular board meeting. BEATRICE PINO, Secretary Board of Education HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermont­ ville Townships are accepting home improvement applications from area home owners for their recently fund­ ed community home improvement pro­ gram. Eligible improvements include siding, new windows, insulation, addi­ tions, etc. For additional information contact your local government unit or call Cheryl Storey 616-693-2271 or 693-2748. ed by teacher Vicki Williams, The winning team will be that narrowed a field of 16 awarded certificates for their teams down to the final two. first place standing. Bobbie’s 1-517-852-0940 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI Nails for Spring • Tan into Spring • Tone into Spring “In Class” Enter our drawing for a ... FREE NOTEWORTHY LIMO RIDE SCOREBOARD leafy] J— (1 hour) 'earn 7is Just purchase a ... Tanning, Toning or Nail Extension Package of $50 or more by March 31st. — Drawing March 31 — My special way to say Thank You We you too! Lori Chase keeps score for the quiz bowl championships playoff Thurdays at Maplewood. 7th grade eagers ends season 7-5 The Maple Valley seventh graders defeated St. Philip Monday 40-36 to wrap up a successful 7-5 season. The Lions jumped out to an 18-11 halftime lead and in­ creased the margin to 30-19 at the end of the third quarter. The Tigers came roaring back in the fourth quarter but fell short. Maple Valley was led by Kyle Booker, 8 points, Kale Dipert, 10 points and Greg Gam 10 points. The highlights of the season were defeating Portland in overtime and win­ ning the championship in the Olivet invitational tournament. Help Wanted CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermontville Townships are seeking general licensed contractors for their small cities community developement block grant program. Contact Cheryl Storey at 616-693-2271 or 693-2748 by March 10, 1988. COMMISSION ORDER CFI-166.88 (Under the authority of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1915, as amended) WATERS OPEN TO TAKING FRESHWATER MUSSELS FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES Under the authority of Section 7, Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1915, as amended, being section 307.57 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its February 6, 1988, meeting ordered that for a period of ten years beginning April 1, 1988, it shall be unlawful to: Take or attempt to take for commercial purposes freshwater mussels from the inland waters of this state except under the provisions of a culture or scientific investigation permit issued by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources. This order shall take affect on April 1,1988, and shall re­ main effective through March 31, 1998. David D. Olson, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara E. McLeod Commission and Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 14 Lion eagers losing streak hits nine in 77-55 loss to Lakewood NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Castleton Township 98 S. Main Nashville, Ml 49073 March 1, 1988 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On or about March 16,1988, Castleton Township will re­ quest the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 943-383) for the following project: Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housing Program Home Improvement Program Castleton Maple Grove, and Vermontville Townships Barry and Eaton Counties, Ml COST OF PROJECT $200,000 CDBG/S77.000 MSHDA Funds An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by Castleton Township which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney Avenue, Clarksville, Ml and is available for public examination and copying, upon request. Castleton Township will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Castleton Township is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Township and Supervisor Justin Cooley, in his official capacity as Supervisor, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisified. The legal ef­ fect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Township may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) That the certifi­ cation was not in tact executed by the chief exectuve of­ ficer or other officer of applicant approved by the state of Michigan; or(b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review proccess. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Party 58), and may be addressed to the state of Michigan, Department of Commerce, Office of Federal Grand Management, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after March 16,1988 will be considered by the State of Michigan. Justin Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 98 S. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Simplicity Pre-season Treason. The factory would shoot us if they knew what we did with their suggested retail prices. HURRY! ONLY 2 LEFT! MODEL 7116H GARDEN TRACTOR • 16 HP Engine • 48”, 3 Blade Mower • Controlled Traction Dif­ ferential • Automatic Transmission • Infinite Speed Control Sugg. Retail Price $5499 now SAVE $1500 ONLY Sale limited to current stock of this model! No interest. No monthly payments for 90 days. Buy it now and make no monthly payment for 90 days with the Simplicity Revolving Charge Plan. It’s available to qualified customers with approved credit for 15% down and easy monthly payments at an Annual Percentage Rate of 18%. Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 726-0569 [€& 130 South Main, Vermontville Maple Valley lost its ninth straight basketball game last Friday, a 77-55 decision to Lakewood. The loss drops the Lions to 5-13 overall while the Vikings upped their mark to 9-9. Lakewood started fast in the game, leading 19-11 at the end of the first period. The Vikes upped their margin to 41-23 at the half. An 18-14 third quarter spurt gave Lakewood a 59-37 lead as the fourth period opened. Lion coach Jerry Reese said his team couldn’t string together any amount ofquality minutes against the Vikings, who have now won four of their last six. “We played in spurts,” said Reese. “There wasn’t any consistency for 32 minutes, something for which we’ve been striving. We didn’t come anywhere near that goal.” The Lions were hurt on the boards where Lakewood en­ joyed a 41-15 advantage. Lakewood also outshot the Lions. Lakewood hit 31-of-85 of its shots (36 percent) as op­ posed to 16-of-47 (34 percent) for the Lions. Matt Forell tossed in a game-high 21 points for the Lions while Barty Carpenter and Scot Lenz added nine each. The Lions travel to Jackson Northwest tonight and Pennfield on Friday. Maple Valley freshmen now 15-1 for season Last Friday night the Maple Valley Freshman team battled a tough Lakewood squad for 32 minutes before recording their 15th win ofthe season by a score of 76-65. After Lakewood took the lead for the first time in the 4th quarter 61-60, Maple Valley used the press to go on a 15-4 run over the last 4 minutes of the game. During the run Jason Hoefler hit 2 three pointers and 2 of2 free throws, half of his 16 points in the game. Scott Casteele hit all 6 of his free throws in the 4th quarter. Scott had an outstanding of­ fensive game with 29 total points. Jeff Moore produced his strongest complete game of the season shooting 75% from the field, scoring a season high of 17 points and pulling down 9 rebounds. Maple Valley has one home game remaining on Friday, March 4 at Maple Valley. At that game they will be attemp­ ting to complete their season undefeated in the SMAA. The game will be against Pennfield, the team that took M.V. to overtime before losing by 1 point. Come out early Friday night, the freshman game starts at 4:30 p.m. Lakewood's Dennis Sauers (40) and Mike Evans of Maple Valley (25) battle for a rebound in the Vikings' 77-55 win last Friday. Auto donated to EISD program damage repair techniques. Eaton Intermediate School students. Auto Body Repair classes MacDowell’s vehicle will District’s auto mechancis pro­ gram just received the dona­ teach students a variety of provide excellent hands on op­ tion of a vehicle from Harlen skills necessary for job place­ portunities for both of these ment after graduation. Ex­ classes. After repairs on the MacDowell of Grand Ledge. auto are completed it will be The automobile will pro­ periences include introduction sold and profits used to fund vide a training vehicle for auto to hand and pheumatic tools, student auto mechanics/body mechanics and auto body welding, brozing, spray equipment and collision scholarships. classes. According to Vocational Education Director Bill Wat­ son this vehicle will greatly benefit students involved in the programs. “This is just the kind of vehicle we need; often we’re offered inoperative vehicles in specializes in '80 to '86 Cars poor condition that cannot be used,” Watson said. • Warranties Available Students in auto mechanics RYDER TRUCK RfenTAL class spend one or two days a ! 803 West State Street, Hastings week in the classroom and three or four days in a lab Phone — 948-2001 situation. The latest diagnosis and repair equipment, such as, chasses dynamometer, oscelloscope and steam cleaner are available for Tom Edwards Auto Mar Quality USED CARS COgg STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. WEIGHT CONTROL SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 8:30 p.m. cos. - $400 For more information MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852*9275 Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 ’/4" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Tank 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �Th* Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Pag* 15 Maple Valley buses receive car seats from B-O-C supervisors Mater - Klett exchange vows Ann Mater and Helmut Klett were united in marriage Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Ann is the daughter of Gene and Shirley Mater of Nashville. Helmutt is the son of Walter and Anneliese Klett of Hard, Austria. The Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated at the ceremony for family and a few close friends. The couple are honeymoon­ ing in Florida. Shank and Clark engagement set Pictured left to right are Dan Metcalf, Lyle Leatherbery, Steve Cates Ash lev Cates In a new car seat, Mike Meyers, Gerald Aldrich, Priscilla Law, and Dave Nulf N°t Pictured are Paulette Strong, Dale Elowskl and Bob Daymon. Leatherbery preMnted the check to Aldrich for the purchase of 10 car seats on behalf of the B.O.C. Supervisor Council. One family can make a difference. Steve and Cay Cates have a four year old daughter, Ashley, who attends Meadowview School in Charlotte, a school for physically and mentally impaired children. Ashley rides Maple Valley's Special Transportation bus three days a week to school. According to Steve, due to Ashley's age and size (26 inches tall) she must ride in a car seat. So must several other children. The Cates noticed the poor condition ofthe car seats in the bus. Some were ripped, some were held together with tape, and they were old. Rather than have Ashley ride in one, they sent their car seat with her each day. When the Cates contacted the Maple Valley bus garage about buying newer seats they were told there was no money for the purchase. Not about to let the issue rest, they sought outside help for a donation for new seats. With the help of bus driver Paulette Strong, the Cates were able to determine that 10 seats were needed and the specifi­ cations for the seats. The Buick-OldsmobileCadillac (B.O.C.) Supervisors Council heard their request and agreed to fund the $633.15 needed to buy 10 Fisher Price car seats. The B.O.C. Supervisors Council presented the check February 23 at the Maple Valley bus garage. Ashley Cates sits In one of the new Fisher Price car seats. 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Hall's office TOLL FREE at 1-800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921, Monday, through Thursday, between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ONLY! Please call on or before Thurs., Mar. 3, 1988. E.O.E. M/F For a fair deal on a new or used car or truck See me today at... LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIXIE CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Prosecutors would have ad­ ditional opportunities to ap­ peal sentencing decisions under legislation approved to­ day by the Michigan House, according to an Eaton County lawmaker who sponsored the bill. State Representative Frank Fitzgerald (R-Grand Ledge) said the legislation (HB 4719) would ensure that prosecutors have the same right at appeal that a defendant has, within the limits of constitutional prohibitions against double jeopardy. The bill, passed on a 89-2 vote, is part ofthe 69-bill anti­ crime package working , its way through the Legislature. “We need to create a level playing field,’’ Fitzgerald said. “Prosecutors have been operating at a disadvantage. Tltey should be able to appeal sentencing decisions when it is believed the court has made an error.” Fitzgerald said this could be bine especially important i sentences, such as the proba­ tion imposed for the beating death of Vincent Chin, which angered the public. “The bill would enable pro­ secutors to seek appellate review of outrageously mild sentences, as well as other judicial errors,” Fitzgerald said. Career Days planned here Members of the Nashville and Vermontville Chambers of Commerce, school ad­ ministrators, and the Maple Valley Community Education coordinator and represen­ tatives met again recently to discuss the Community Resource Directory and plans for a ninth grade career pro­ gram coming up this spring. Information for the direc­ tories is being collected by Chamber members and the Community Education representatives. Information was to be collected by Feb. 26. The program for the ninth graders will be called “Job Talk.” It will be held May 5 and 6. The first day, several community people will talk with the students during their physical education classes. The topics will include: Thinking about your Career, How to Start a Small Business, What Do You Need To Do To Get A Summer Job?, and Our Community. The procedure for the follow­ ing day will also be explained. On May 6, the students will be divided into small groups and will have an opportunity to listen to 10 local business people who will discuss many different topics. The students will have approximately 10 minutes with each presenter. The presenters will discuss a variety of topics, such as education necessary for their job, how they got into their position, the likes and dislikes of their position, what they look for in and expect of their employees and more. Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions of their presenters. Plans are continuing and people are being contacted now to a part of the program. In attendance at the plann­ ing session were: Dave Mace, Bea Gillaspie, Larry Lenz, Ed Sampson, Joy Frith, Jan Mittelstaedt, Hildred Peabody and Kay Hartzler. Mr. and Mrs. James Shank ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Kristine, to Michael Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark of Haslett. Deanna is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and Michael is a 1985 graduate of Haslett High School. Michael is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force at Vandenberg AFB in California. A June 4 wedding is being planned. 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IDA RED Apples 99c No More Double Coupons on Friday and Only Up to 35* on Wednesday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-03-08.pdf a7254cc7371ac875003dc838a3f8f609 PDF Text Text MAR 0 9 1988 Sting s Pi,m lc Library ^ting —UO "^tace 121 8 snn . Streef -^f as~tings ’W« « 49050 Ml 490d« TINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY UTH CHURCH TINGS, MICHIGAN 49058°- Phone945-9554 Box A Nashville Michigan llllOWf (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 33 — Tuesday, March 8, 1988 Field of Vermontville candidates growing, another write-in announced by Shelly Sulser The field of candidates seeking seats on the Vermont­ ville Village Council in next Monday’s general election has grown to 11 after only seven filed nominating petitons by the Dec. 15 deadline. Write-in candidates Sharon Faust, Janice Bailey, Russ Bennett and the latest entrant to the race, Michael Trumble, are vying for three available four-year council posts. A fifth candidate for one ofthose chairs is Lana Oster. Bennett is an incumbent trustee, completing the final two years of a four-year post vacated by Joyce Peterson. Oster was an incumbent un­ til her resignation from the council last month because she moved out of the village for a brieftime. She remains a candidate. Other candidates are Bever- ly Sue Villanueva for village president, Sharon Stewart for village clerk, Kathleen Marsh and Ricki Hill for treasurer and Donald Martin and Erv Wagner for a two year trustee post. There are no candidates for a two year assessor seat. Seeking two more years as village president is Beverly “Sue Villanueva. A Democrat, she is unopposed seeking a third term in that chair. “I’m seeking a third term as Vermontville village president in hopes of bringing the peo­ ple together as a unit,’’ she said. “My goal is to serve the people and the council with as little conflict as possible. “I would like to see more upgrading of our village streets and a new village dump truck in the near future,’’ she continued. “Also, a very im- portant factor for the village as well as township is the new Small Cities Development Block Grant program to help those who want and need to fix up their homes. We need to make sure this grant is available to all those who qualify.” She added she is also in­ terested in pursuing the possibility of obtaining a senior citizen or low-income housing complex inside the village. One goal she has reached during her time in office, she said, is the installation of cable television in Vermontville. Villanueva, 44, lives at 213 W. First St. with her husband, Alejandro (Alex). They have four children — Jon, 23; Julie, 21; Scott, 19 and Debra, 13, and one grand­ child, Ashley, 2. Villanueva served as Maple Richard Ewing appointed to seat on Maple Valley School Board Richard Ewing, a 40-year school district resident and owner of Ewing Well Drilling for 13 years, was appointed by the Maple Valley Board of Education last week to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of President Loren Lehman. Ewing, of 10076 Nashville Hwy. will fill the seat until the regular school board election in June, he said. Among three applying for the post, Ewing was appointed by a majority vote of the board. In addition to Ewing, the board received applications from Harold Stewart and Mary Trowbridge. Dave Hawkins and Beatrice Pino cast votes for Stewart while Ron Tobias, Jerry Brumm, Bill Flower and Charles Viele supported Ewing. “I wanted to help the com­ munity, I guess,” said Ewing, 42, of his reason for applying for the post. He and wife, Ann, have three children. The oldest, Glenn, is a Maple Valley graduate. Son Matthew is a senior and Beth is a freshman. “It is my intention to work with any and all people within the school system for the bet­ terment ofthe students and the school,” Ewing said in a let­ ter of application to Superintendent Carroll Wolff. Ewing is a 1963 graduate of Vermontville High School and later attended Lansing Com­ munity College and Michigan State University. He also served three years in the Army. Ewing has been affiliated with Apprentice and Journeyman Sheet Metal Workers; served two years as recording secretary and on the executive board for Local 360; Served as vice president and president of his district in the Michigan Well Drillers Association; and was a state director for the Michigan Well Drillers Association. “I feel I have the qualifica­ tions needed to work in har­ mony with the board ofeduca­ tion and the people of the community for the betterment of the students of Maple Valley,” Ewing said. Because Lehman was presi­ dent of the board when he resigned, vice president Charles Viele was automatically elevated to that post. Bill Flower was elected vice president of the board at a special board meeting Feb. 29. Valley Athletic Boosters secretary for four years, serv­ ed as Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Bingo chairman for four years, and has served on the Vermontville fire and am­ bulance departments for six years. Villanueva is a 23 year resi­ dent of the village. In a contested race for village treasurer, Republican Kathleen Marsh, a 22-year incumbent, is hoping to keep her post for another two years. “Tomorrow’s goals are to­ day’s investments,” Marsh said. “As a member of the village body, I feel strongly that my years of experience have helped me to invest our monies the best possible way and at the same time have monies readily accessible for an emergency.” She added she likes being able to “help our citizens, which I have done. Also, I really enjoy the people very much.” Marsh lives at 188 East Main St. with her husband, Wilbur. They have two childrren, Mrs. Linda (Alan) Hamlin and Mrs. Beckie (Dennis) Day. Currently, Marsh works as a business manager for Dr. Gregory Poole in Charlotte and is a member of the Ver­ montville Historical Society and the Lutheran Church in Hastings. Marsh is pleased that a foster care home is becoming a reality in the village, she said, and is hopeful that a senior citizen housing project will materialize. The blacktopping of local streets is another goal Marsh wants the village to reach, and she would like to see “more people involved in the council and running for offices and more citizens coming to coun­ cil meetings.” Marsh’s opponent in the contest is. DemocratRicki Lee Hill, 39, of 657 S. Main St. She is self-employed as a bookkeeper and tax preparer and works as a tax preparer for H & R Block. After having sought the clerk’s post two years ago, Hill is making her second bid for public office in her quest to be village treasurer. “I am seeking the office of village treasurer because a group of concerned citizens expressed their desire for change and I felt that sometimes change can be for the good,” Hill said. “So I decided to run for the position.” Hill and husband, Lee, have two children: Lyle Hill, 23, and Cindy Robbins, 22. They have one grandchild. Heather Robbins, 216. Sharon Stewart has lived in Vermontville for six years and has served as village clerk since her appointment on Nov. 1, 1984 and subsequent election. She is a Democrat seeking another two year term. “I am seeking re-election as village clerk because I thoroughly enjoy my work,” she said. “I enjoy meeting and serving the public; help­ ing those that need it; and just doing what I can do to make the village run smoothly.” Stewart, 39, lives with her husband, Harold Stewart and See Field page 6 Vermontville Council presents budget by Shelly Sulser The Vermontville Village Council at a meeting Thursday presented its proposed 1988-89 fiscal year budget showing total anticipated revenues and expenses of $291,183, up from $263,561 the previous year. The revenue amount includes $46,800 from the expected cashing of certificates of deposits, $41,630 from property taxes, $24,000 from equipment rental, $46,835 from sewer fund revenue, $26,625 from water fund revenue, $25,000 from major streets and $9,000 from local streets. Some major expenses ex­ pected to take place during the fiscal year include the repair of the main business district and the construction of a village garage addition, estimated at about $16,000. The largest payment to be made this year, said Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, is that of $51,153 to the Michigan Department of Transportation for a previous blacktopping project. Sidewalk repairs are also on the agenda for the near future, Stewart said. In other business, Terry Woodman of the Maple Valley Chapter of the Viet­ nam Veterans of America was granted permission by the council to hold a Dedication Day Parade on Memorial Day to celebrate the dedication ofa new Vietnam Veterans Memorial monument yet to be erected in the village park. The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 30, and will in­ clude various veterans groups representing all branches of the military. Woodman also said an auc­ tion has been planned to raise See Council on page 2 Tapping of Vermontville maple trees kept to a minimum this year by Shelly Sulser One of few sap buckets visible in Vermontville this year is shown on a tree behind the Vermontville United Methodist Church, while in the background is the sugar shanty. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) A majority of Vermont­ ville’s sugar maple trees have not been tapped for syrup making purposes this year due to the suspected effects of acid rain, prevaling winds, diseases and road salt, said local syrup maker, Thomas Gorman. All of these are elements that Michigan Maple Syrup Association Vice President Fern Gearhart recently reported are slowing the syrup making process worldwide. “What Fern said has something to do with it,” said Gorman, “the acid rain and the chloride. The salt is going down into the roots.” He stressed, however, that there has been no proof such factors are affecting the Ver- montville maples. "There have been cases of sodium in the roots but I don’t know about in Michigan,” Gorman said. He added that residents claiming that the tapping of the trees is hurting the maples is another major reason the village trees have not been tapped this year. “There were about 85 trees that people wouldn’t let me tap in the village,” Gorman said. “They blamed the tapp­ ing for ruining the trees. Ac­ tually, it’s been wind storms and ice storms. So, we thought we’d give them a rest this year.” Age, said Gorman, is another factor affecting the trees, but tapping is not harmful. Only a small number of trees inside the village park and around the museum were tapped for tourists to see, said Gorman. “The association wanted me to do it so they (tourists) can see how it’s done,” Gor­ man said. To keep up the supply of fresh Vermontville syrup, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association has rented a sugar bush from a private producer outside the village for tapping purposes, Gorman said. Gorman said the lack oftap­ ped trees inside Vermontville will not affect the amount of syrup to be made this year. “We have about 1,500 taps and about 500 trees — the same as last year,” he noted. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuejjiay, March 8, 1988 — Page 2 Council presents proposed budget, from front page money for the foundation and sidewalk of the monument. Harold Stewart ofthe Com­ munity Development Com­ mittee (CDC) reported to the council that applications for low interest loans and outright grants are available to eligible citizens at the village office or from Chery Storey. He said those wanting to find out if they are eligible can contact the Vermontville Village Of­ fice at 726-1429 or Storey at (616) 693-2271 or (616) 693-2748. The council approved a re­ quest by Maplewood ElemenMaple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 ’Early Birds 6:15 tary School Teacher Bob Smith to put an eight by 10 foot portable building in an alley behind Nancy’s Beauty Shop and the Carpenter’s Den. The building will be us­ ed as a drop off site for recyclable papery, _a project Smith is spearheading to earn money for sixth grade camp. A semi truck trailer will be used for the same purpose in the school parking lot. Smith’s request was ap­ proved by a 4-1 vote, with Joe Ann Nehmer in opposition. She reportedly felt because the trailer would be available at the school, there was no need for the village to donate space for the building in town. Absent from the meeting was trustee Rod Hannon. By a unanimous vote, the council appointed deputy clerk Jill Booher as chairman for the Monday general village election, ‘^and Linda Ramey and Flossie Corey are election inspectors. The coun­ cil agreed to allow Roger Cor­ ey to set up the voting machines. After discussion, the coun­ cil decided to take no action on a request by a local businessman that apartment tenants on the main business district not be allowed to park their cars on the street.. The man reportedly asked that the council adopt a twohour parking limit to Main Street parking so the spots can only be used for shopping pur-poses. Stewart said there is room for parking in the alley behind the stores. “The council said if there was a problem they would act later in adopting a resolu­ tion,” she noted. How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Auto­ Owners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. Rev. James Barnard to speak at Nashville Assembly of God church Rev. James E. Barnard, veteran missionary with the Assemblies of God, will be guest speaker Sunday, March 13, at 6 p.m., at the Assembly of God Church in Nashville, 735 Reed St. Since 1973, Rev. Barnard and his wife, Betty, have been working with the International Correspondence Institute (ICI) at its overseas head­ quarters in Brussels, Belgium. ICI is an accredited selfself­ study Bible school of the Assemblies of God and it publishes Christian materials in over 50 languages. ICI’s purposes are to evangelize, teach and train students by ex­ tension methods. During his most recent mis­ sionary term, Rev. Barnard worked with ICI as associate dean of the college division and as personnel director. In Kellogg Forest to host annual maple syrup open house The annual Maple Syrup Open House at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Experimental Forest near Augusta will be held the weekend of March 19-20 from 1-5 p.m. This free event, which draws about 2,000 people annually, features maple syrup tasting and tours of the log cabin sugar house, where the syrup is produced, and the “sugar bush” where the trees are tapped. At Kellogg Forest, state-ofthe-art maple syrup production techniques are demonstrated. The 250 taps are connected by a grid of specially designed plastic tubing. Sap flows from four acres Knitting workshop set for Mar. 8 Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency E<7 — ACQCw A e C^uto-OwnersInsurance Life Home Car Business 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE From 1958 until 1971, the the latter position, Rev. Barnard assisted Mobilization and Barnards were missionaries to Placement Service workers Liberia. They were actively (U.S. volunteers from his involved in evangelism during denomination) in adjusting to those years, and Rev. Barnard their new jobs and the mission was principal of both an elementary and Bible school. field. “During these past 10 In addition, he served as years, the vast scope of the Liberia’s national church ICI ministry has certainly im- superintendent for Assemblies pressed me. Our carefully of God. Prior to missionary appoint­ designed Bible courses with audio and video cassettes have ment, the Barnards pastored filled vital needs in over 100 Assmeblies of God churches countries,” said Barnard. He in Michigan. Rev. Barnard believes Brussels provides an graduated from Olivet College excellent location for interna­ in Olivet. He received his tional ministry due to its posi­ master of arts degree from tion as the center of the Euro­ Michigan State University in pean Common Market, its East Lansing. Presently, as personnel stable government and its representative, Rev. Barnard modem facilities. Betty Bamaard has had a interviews prospective mis­ special ministry in Belgium as sionaries in the ome district as “Mom” to U.S. military per­ part ofthe selective process of sonnel stationed near his mission. Brussels. oftrees into the tubes, then in­ to a main collection line, which is connected to a vacuum pump. This device literally draws the sap from the trees, greatly increasing production. A tube from the vacuum pump empties into a large collection wagon, which is transported to the sugar shack. Kellogg Forest’s log cabin sugar shack is the place where sap is boiled to produced syrup. The building was constructed in 1985 from trees cut in the forest. Each wall is composed of a different species, European Larch, Austrian Pine, Red Pine and Scotch Pine. Inside the shack is a small commercial sap evaporator. This wood-fired device allows sap to flow Continuously into A Knitting Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium. Kim Jourden, district TelAward nominee and teen leader, will be the resource person. Any 4-H leader, member or parent is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Eaton County Ex­ tension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Area Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... ....... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL one end of the unit, while syrup is drawn from the other. In the process, approximately 40 gallons of water are boiled away for every one gallon of syrup produced. The syrup is drawn off and then placed into a finishing pan which boils the sap at a slower rate until it reaches the ideal 66% sugar density. Finally, the syrup is run through a special filtering device which removes un­ wanted sediment, then is reheated and canned. These techniques help guarantee a high quality product that is light amber in color without a hint of bitter or smoky flavor. For more information on the Kellogg Forest Maple Syrup Open House, call the Kellogg Biological Station Ex­ tension Office at (616) 671-2412. FULL GOSPEL NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... ....... 7 REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School...... ,. 1O a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............................... 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE 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 (Vz PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. . Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 3 ^1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111)11 Stop smoking and weight control clinics offered locally From our readers Reader says local child abuse prevention program needed To the editor: * b k, Jii S ii«i *■» ‘^«k wpikd • k as bttbi mi e 1 Mph Mkgit anasfrztait fancy's lea#1 vbwonw lllf fit1 ULS^I On Jan. 4 at the monthly meeting of the Nashville P.T.O. as well as other parents in attendance, were given the opportunity to view a film entitled “Little Bear”. “Little Bear” is part of the S.A.K.E. (Sexual Abuse Kids Education) program spon­ sored by Barry County Child Abuse Council. I must say that the informa­ tion gained from this film, as well as the facts given by the visiting social worker have caused me to have a new awareness about the child abuse problem plaguing our society. We were informed of the local need of educating our children in order to give them self-help skills that they can use to protect themselves. I always thought that this kind ofproblem was prevalent in large cities, but the sober­ ing fact is that some local children are being vic­ timized.. .Statistics given showed the need for the im­ plementation of a program. The community as a whole needs to take part in preven­ ting the scaring of innocent lives...Last year there were 278 referrals submitted to B.C.C.P.S. of child abuse...40 percent or 112 families were found to have actual problems with physical or sexual abuse. Nationwide, 200,000 children per year go through this horrible nightmare, with experts estimating that one out of four females get abused by age 18. Boys one out of ten. Over one-third of child abuse involve children five years old or younger. The prime target age being that of 8-11. The typical offender would have molested 62 girls and 31 boys. This Thursday, March 10, the Nashville Parents and Teachers Organization will be presenting information con­ cerning this issue and the nature of the aforementioned film to the members of the Maple Valley Board of Education. I urge all concerned parents to attend this important meeting. Our children deserve and have the inalienable right to live and move in an environ­ ment void of detrimental experiences. On Monday, March 21, a stop smoking clinic will be of­ fered at 6 p.m. with a weight control seminar following at 8:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, 11090 Nashville Hwy. Sit through half of a hyp­ nosis session offered by Maple Valley Community Education, be hypnotized two times while you’re there, and unless you’re convinced the seminar will work for you, you may have your money back. Registration is being taken by Maple Valley Community Education at (517) 852-9275. Self Psych Clinical Hyp- notist David Rowe will con­ receive a cassette tape for duct the seminars, which are reinforcement of the hypnotic being offered this semester by suggestions at home. The many community education tape, which has subliminal programs and have been of­ suggestions, features con­ fered here several times in the scious conditioning on one side for listening while doing past. Seminar participants will be other activities and hypnotic hypnotized four times during programming for listening the two-hour sessions and while relaxing. Here's a list of all the people who lost money last October on investments with us Sincerely, Gladys S. Vogel Nashville Maple Leaf Grange plans meeting The Maple Leaf Grange is having at potluck dinner and meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 11. — WANTED — of Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... 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Bear's Quality Pawn (IP WESUPPORTTHE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT 209 North Main, Nashville PHONE — 852-9473 .J Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LCNOBR OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 insured deposits here ore bocked by the FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 4 55555555555555555555555555555555555J Memories of the pas by Susan Hinckley ...................................................................... Former local lad harnesses his memories of horse auctions Thefollowing is the tenth in rural Hastings. His writings and ’30s, at the time when his series ofboyhood recollec- recall Nashville ofthe 1920s parents, the Elmer Belsons, tions bv Howard Belson of owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant in what, until recently, was known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed while he was a young lad growing up in that area. At Taylor’s livery bam (on South Main), horse auctions where held in the 1930s. These were well attended by local farmers and drew a good many spectators. The auctions were like those held today at Lake Odessa. It was a form of amusement for rural folks as well as buyers. The events also helped most businesses as the crowd left a few dollars in town. The Taylors' livery enterprise consisted of five separate structures located on the east side of South Main Street just south of the Church Street intersection. Jim Taylor (seen here) doctored animals with the touch of a professional though he had no formal t training, while his wife. Flora, was "Ma" to countless Nashville students who stabled their horses there during daily school classes. Jim died in 1924; Flora in 1935. As I remember, Mel Stump, the owner ofthe horses, bustled around in a long fur coat with a black snake whip curled up under his arm. The coat was the same type most farmers wore in the winter: a work coat not a dress coat HORSE SALE at Mrs. Taylor’s Feed Barn, Nashville Saturday, Mar. 1 at WO p. m., Central Standard Time 22 Head Good, Gentle Work Horses 4 to 9 years old Consisting of mated pairs and single horses, weight 1350 to 1600. This is the kind that will suit you farmers. All horses sold on a guaran­ tee. NEW SET OF HARNESS TERMS OF SALE—Six months’ time will be given on good bankable notes at Nashville, with interest at seven per cent. M. T. & ED. STUMP, Props. Henry Flannery, Auctioneer H. B. Andrews, Clerk who0consaidetr^dsthl,lash*ille x rew ’T9® crowds of buyers as well as spectators saP|esaateTa/Irs Feed^ar^Th * the XernUnhS State, <”,,n’°ls shi|”>ed ,rero v°ri<>us ..•» The smell of tanned leather gave the harness shop a certain "identity". Howard Belson remembers John Wolcott's shop (not the one seen in photo ) filled with buggy whips, harnesses, halters and carriage robes. He also recalls it as a hospitable gathering place where men shared the latest news with their good-natured host. Stump but from Henry Flan- outdated for buggies but in made of horse or cattle hide. vey bam nery, who had acquired it style for the automobiles. Thee y yard oof thee livery was crowded with men and from Stump. The horse was a when the estate sale of boys. The upstairs hay doors three-year-old gelding with a (Nashville hardwareman) ofthe stables on the north side brand on one side, and had C.L. Glasgow was held, we of the yard were opened and been shipped in from the bought his 1927 Buick with rows ofmen sat with their feet West. He never got over his very few miles on it. On the back of the front seat was a hanging outside the doors, nervousness. robe rail holding a very nice watching the sale. One local merchant who wool robe. The chant of the auctioneer, In the back of Wolcott’s Henry Flannery, could be depended on the horse for heard loud and clear. The business was John Wolcott, a harness shop was a long horses, being in an unfamiliar hamessmaker whose shop was workbench below a row of environment, were excited, on Main Street. He was windows that stretched the and some of them put up a always a jolly, pleasant width of the place and looked person. out on the alley and beyond to struggle. Entering Wolcott’s shop, the Thomapple River flood There were harnesses and a wagon there, and any buyer you were aware of the smell plain. In the spring you could could hitch up and drive the of tanned leather. It was not look out these windows and animal before he put in his an unpleasant odor but it gave see the ice moving down the the shop a certain identity. A river. final bid. John Wolcott could make a These horses had been revolving rack hanging from shiped in and were advertised the ceiling held an assortment harness or do any kind of as gentle, and were of fancy buggy whips. Along repair on one. He also could guaranteed. It seemed to me the walls were halters, make you a dog collar, or a some were quite wild and put bridles, some harnesses, and collar for a calf or any an assortment of carriage livestock. His shop was sort up a fight. My grandfather bought one robes, which were becoming of a meeting place for fanners of these horses, not from Mel who came to town. It was a place to hear the news or get warm in the winter. A few chairs were placed in the back of the shop for the men to relax in. Other than the Lentz Table Factory (the village’s largest Troops will be practicing employer at that time), This year’s Girl Scout Week celebration focuses on for their march in the coming Nashville depended on rural families for much of its the theme “Take The Lead” Syrup Festival next month. business. emphasizing an important ob­ jective for Girls Scouting — to prepare young women to become tomorrow’s leaders. “It’s a great challenge for the parents of today’s genera­ tion to keep their children on the “right track” when so many things around them could easily “bump them off’ that track, said a Girl Scout spokesperson. “The Girl Scout organiza­ tion believes in their future and the adult leaders of troops try to instill self confidence, values, skills, pride, service and leadership growth. Put­ ting out these challenges pays off to develop the girls to Take the Lead in tomorrows world.” Vermontville troops held a joint roller skating party with the Bellevue troops as part of their Thinking Day activities. They collected $30 for the Juliet Lowe World friendship fund. Three troops went to the “McCheer Off’ in Lansing last Sunday. This is an annual event held during the women’s MSU basketball game on campus. The girls get to compete by cheering for the two teams. The cookie orders are in, all 3,252 boxes of them. They will be sorted by troops and the girls should be out deliver­ ing them now. Forty-four girls sold cookies this year. The high saleswoman was Dawn Othmer with 351 boxes. Girl Scout Week set for March 6-12 locally �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 5 Heirborn to perform in Nashville Mar. 13 'S 1«CJ Jl£S *f%w * < *hfc»"g?l <"l £*iS J ?! SJS * *8» >5ii- »<fc3 kk * kk **nt k> k>* i£ «k? «k?* ^1?** l!j£ S Heirborn, a Lansing-based, gospel singing group which is becoming one of gospel music’s elite will perform at a special worship service on Sunday, March 13, at the Nashville Assembly of God Church, located at 735 Reed St. in Nashville. Sunday school begins promptly at 10 a.m., and worship begins at 11 a.m. In 1986, Heirborn was awarded the Eagle Award as Group Of The Year, an award that is voted on by gospel music lovers all over Michigan. That same year, they were also presented the Love Award for Best Male Group by their fellow gospel groups. In 1987, they were voted Ministry Of The Year by the Buckeye State Gospel Music Association for their contribu­ tions and service to other gospel groups. Heirborn also operates its own record com- pany, Sweetwater Records, and they produce their own albums, as well as albums for other gospel singers. Heirborn is made up of four men who are known for their musicianship, smooth har­ monies and gentle spirits. The group includes Bob Cottom on lead vocals and bass guitar, Steve Peters on baritone vocals and piano, Scott Bates on tenor vocals and drums, and Greg Miller on lead guitar and vocals. Their songs will soon be performed by other gospel groups all over the country. In concert, Heirborn plays gospel favorites as well as their own original music. Their style is Southern gospel, done their special way. Their music appeals to young and old, and their professional, in­ spirational and humorous presentations assure a fine time for all wherever they go. The public is invited . Dance clinic scheduled for March 14 The Eaton Teen Club is sponoring a Dance Clinic on Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. Several dance steps will be taught including mamba and ballroom dancing. The clinic is open to all open-minded 4-H members, leaders and parents, males as well as females. Bring along your favorite records to dance to. Diana's Plate Hairstyles for the whole family Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 Heirborn M.V. Jr.-Sr. High parent-teacher conferences set for Friday Mar. 11 Parent-teacher conferences at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School are scheduled for Fri­ day, March 11 from 1-3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Students will be dismissed from school on March 11 at 11:20 a.m. Report cards for all students will be distributed by National Honor Society students in the gym during conferences. Report cards not picked up by parents will be distributed to students on Monday, March 14. Maple Valley teachers and administrators are looking forward to this opportunity to continue to improve community/school communication and understanding, said Prin­ cipal Larry Lenz. iwr b> * *’**» R RJ ■ QV !!"fr"'M ' r। ^ •*PhMlfcfc ® **? JiMato ihttttim »r torts ■nifct jf 3BU!JB:! * (fkifiii Mil I Jl (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 itetasi' Fmiitii urea teitai!' ktc bfafcai The last thing a landlord needs now is a problem with his insurance. The best thing about being a landlord is collecting rent on time. an needed. Very large kitchen plus a dining room and living room on the main floor. Barn included. The worst thing about being a landlord is collecting your renters’ problems. So its nice to know that when a problem does arise, you have Auto-Owners Rental Dwelling Insurance. And that’s no problem. Because Auto-Owners writes its own rental policies, they can offer you broader coverage than most. In fact, you can receive nearly the same protection that you have on your own home. You can even buy replacement cost coverage if you qualify. So see your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent and find out how he can protect your rental dwelling property...so all you have to think about is the rent. L-80. NEW LISTING! 58 plus acres M-23. LAKE PROPERTY - Nice of vacant land with frontage four bedroom home at Thoron two roads. Land contract napple Lake. Possible land contract terms on this prop­ terms. erty with a two car garage, L-75. PRICE DROPPED FOR QUICK double lot and sea wall. SALE - $28,500 for 60 acres of $34,900. land with approx. 25 acres of woods. Good land contract CH-83. $59,500 buys this three terms and possible land split. bedroom home on 10 acres. Home features 1 'A baths, full L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE basement, 2'/, car garage HOME LOTS - Water and sewer plus a pole barn. available. Contract terms. CH-81. COUNTRY HOME - Nice Only $5,000 each. floor plan, full basement, CH-85. SUPER FOR HORSES - 40 some appliances included, acres of land with a remod­ attached garage. Only eled 3 bedroom home. Barn $39,900. with box stalls and there is some fencing on the property. CH-80. COUNTRY PROPERTY $32,500 for this four bedroom, Lovely location. two story home. Two car John Warren, Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce and Thelma Christopher V43. $27,500 for this remodeled home. Some finishing work PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE THINK-garage, nice deck and pleaING OF SELLING - WE HAVE LOTS sant location. location. OF QUALIFIED BUYERS. LET US GO L-79. EXCELLENT BUILDING SITES TO WORK FOR YOU DURING THE - 80 acres of vacant land with BUSY SPRING SEASON. woods and some lowland. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH CHRIS STANTON BOB GARDNER CINDY DOOLITTLE STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN 852-0712 ................... 852-9191 543-0598 726-0331 726-0605 726-0555 (Unsing) 321-3029 The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, - a— Home, Business and Car 'CAuto-Owners insurance 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*9680 Life Home Car Business Th£No ProWe/rrifko/2&r �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 6 Field of Vermontville candidates growing, write-in candidate announced Continued from front page son, Kevin, 17, at 177 Maple St. The couple has another child, Dean, 21, who attends the United States Military Academy, West Point, in New York. Stewart described her job by saying, “I keep the village ledgers balanced and up to date. I try to accommodate the council members when they seek additional information on any concerns. “Since I don’t have any voting power on the council,” she added, “my positions on issues are strictly ‘off the record’, but I would like to see new sidewalks in the village, an update on village equipment, and more interest from the residents of the village concerning serving on the village council. “I invite residents to stop by the village office with com­ plaints and/or suggestions for consideration, and to attend council meetings the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.” She is a member of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, the Small Cities Development Block Grant Committee, the Michigan Municipal Clerks Associa­ tion, the Board of Directors for the Eaton County Transportation Authority, Congressman Howard Russ Bennett Nashville PTO \ Carnival Friday, arch 11 5:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FULLER STREET SCHOOL Theme: “Fairy Tales Come for supper • PIZZA • HOT DOGS • SLOPPY JOES Bring your family for fun games, food, cake walk, prizes. GRAND PRIZE: 13” Color TV MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Sharon Stewart Kathleen Marsh Michael Trumble Wolpe’s Academy Screening Committee and the West Point Parent’s Club of West Michigan. Her training comes from Kellogg Community College and various clerks’ seminars. A man with a bachelor of arts degree in business ad­ ministration from Western Michigan University is a can­ didate for a two-year assign­ ment as village trustee: Erv Wagner, 39, of 174 E. First St. works as an opera­ tions supervisor/data analyst for Eatran of Eaton County. A Republican, Wagner has lived in Vermontville for 2’6 years, is a little league football coach and is a trustee for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. He and wife, O.J., have two children, Carl Mazurek, 12 and Jodi Mazurek, 10. “Now that my roots are established in Vermontville with children in the school system and my family is en­ joying the locale, I feel it’s time for me to take my turn at trying to turn something back into the community,” he said. “I feel this is the duty of anyone who is capable and in­ terested. Holding public of­ fice is a very good way to pay your dues to the community. “I would very much like to be able to introduce progress to the village without upset­ ting the delicate balance ofthe area’s proud heritage.” Wagner’s opponent for a two-year seat at the council table is Donald J. Martin, 60, of 187 Maple St. Martin is a General Motors retiree who worked for the car manufacturer for 40 years. “I am running for this of­ fice because I like working with people and I have lived in this area for over 30 years. I have liked living here among such friendly people,” he said. “I do not know all the facts about the issues before the committee at present but I will be studying them and will present my views to the best of my knowledge. “I will work to help make the best judgements and to try and help make this village a good and safe place to live.” Martin has lived in the village for 1 14 years, having spent the previous 32 in Ver­ montville Township. He is a graduate of Grand Ledge High School and is a past Cub Scout leader and Cub master, serving nine years. He has been treasurer of the local Lions Club and is a member of the American Legion. He and wife, Esther, have two daughters, Gail and Lois; a son, Donald II, and eight grandchildren. Martin is a lay leader at the Peace United Methodist Church. Lana Carole Oster, of 177 Fourth St. has served on the Vermontville village council MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate Realtors EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today don steinbrecher...... warren travoli./"" JIM? . jBOI'AOT Nice retire­ ment or starter home, 3 bed­ rooms, gas furnace w/central air, enclosed front porch, nice yard and mature trees, plus 2 car garage. Call now for appointment to see. (V-258) 726-0223 ..... 852-1740 ..... 852-1784 ..... 852-1515 .Eves. DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has VERMONTVILLE - PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. (V-213) 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) OWNERS RELOCATED. NOW NASHVILLE - 3 bedroom, 2 story $30,000 FOR TWO UNITS!! Newer home. Many newer improve­ ments, good "starter" home at only $22,500. (N-259) kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could story home, 3 (possible 4) have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 bedrooms, good starter or or 3 bedrooms, large lot with retirement home!! Listed at mature shade. This is a good $29,900. (N-257)buy!! (N-197) “COZY” 7 ROOM • NASHVILLE - 2 COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available — all for $52,900. (CH-161) VACANT PARCELS: 6 ACRE PARCELS - $6,000. Your choice of two. Rolling, ideal for birm houses, natural gas, blacktop road. Land contract terms! (VL-189) ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) - IS ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. Possible land contract terms, k (VL-252) PRICE REDUCED! NOW $44,900. West of Charlotte. Maple Valley Schools. Built in 1978 on 1 plus acre, 3 bedrooms, 28x40 pole barn, beautiful view, sets high. (CH-251) 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA - Mostly all til­ lable. Maple Valley Schools. (VL-260) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ■ with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tractterms. Call Don. (VL-247) Inr b— / SO ACRE FARM • LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS - Well kept, 3 bed­ room home with sun porch and solar plus a new 40x56 pole barn, excellent fences and 20 rods of lake frontage. Possible land contract to qualified buyer. Price: $80,000, _______ (F-223) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA • Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192)^ MH ' HM ' —MM Lana Oster for the past four years and is seeking another four-year position. She has lived in the village for nine years and is a 1970 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School. Oster later attended Continued on next page MM UK Mln _XM Volunteers for Planning Committee The graduating class of Maple Valley, 1978 is seeking volunteers for planning committee. Please call Denise at... 543-1465 MW----- Bobbie’s 1-517-852-0940 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI • Nails for Spring • Tan Into Spring • Tone Into Spring “In Class” To qualify for drawing, purchase a... Tanning, Toning or Nail Extension Package of $50 or more by March 31st. — Drawing March 31 — For a... FREE NOTEWORTHY LIMO RIDE _________ (1 hour) special way to say Thank You We you too! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 7 How to vote for write-in candidates Donald Martin Field of Candidates «i««i L*Mii‘b Wa 'httiia *1 nhitllb SMOeiti Michigan State University for one year and Lansing Com­ munity College for three years. She was an active member of the Vermontville Ore and ambulance depart­ ments for a number of years before resigning last month. Although she relinquished her trustee status in February, Oster remains an active candidate. Write-in candidate for one of three four-year terms Janice Bailey is making her first bid for public office. At age 50, Bailey has lived in Vermontville with her hus­ band and former council member, William, for nearly 15 years at 225 N. Main St. Both are partially responsible for starting the Meals on Wheels program in and around the village. “I always have been com­ munity minded,” she said. “I’d like to get the community back together again and not so split apart.” Bailey works for the Eaton County Department of Social Services helping local elderly and sick people with their Erv Wagner needs. She has five children: Joe, 33, Jerry, 31, Cindy, 28, Cathy, 27 and Daniel, 11. “In the course of raising children, I’ve been a den mother for four years, I was a youth leader for church teens and was a Sunday School teacher. I have been an active volunteer with the Eaton County Hospice since 1984 and have been an active member of the Vermontville fire and ambulance depart­ ments since 1985,” she said. Bailey said she was in favor of a proposal made nearly two years ago to build a state prison in the village. The issue was put to rest due to widespread opposition. “I fully supported that prison. I know it’s a sore spot but I know a lot ofpeople who supported it. They just never spoke up,” Bailey said. Sharon Faust, of 485 W. Third St. has been a resident of the village for nearly three years. Faust said she is in the race as a write-in for trustee because she wants to be more involved with the community. A member of the Maple Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER and pull the lever to close the curtain. 2. Push up the cover con­ cealing a blank paper ballot located above the printed title of the appropriate available office. 3. Write the preferred name on the exposed paper. 4. Pull down the lever beneath the write-in slot. 5. Proceed to make choice for other offices. Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said that Eaton County Clerk Linda continuedfrom previous page Maple valley Carpet Care st call tail. 543-14S5 Ricki Hill Voters in Vermontville’s general election Monday will find only seven names on the ballot but four others whose names will not appear are candidats as well. Russ Bennett, Janice Bailey, Sharon Faust and Mike Trumble have announc­ ed candidacy for three available four-year trustee posts in the village; Voters can choose a write­ in candidate by the following procedure: 1. Enter the voting booth 4 fFufjlem - I I I I- 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. WEIGHT CONTROL SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 8:30 p.m. _$4000 For more information call ... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 Valley Athletic Boosters, Faust has been a bingo worker for four years and has been bingo chairperson for one year. Faust formerly worked as a records clerk at Trans America for nearly seven years and she and her hus­ band, James, have two children, Vicky Koch, 13, and Susan Koch, 10. Write-in candidate Russ Bennett said if enough votes are cast for him, he will serve on the council another four years. A fourth write-in candidate is also looking to clinch one of three four-year trustee titles. Mike Trumble, 24, of 130 W. Main Vermontville is a well driller for Ewing Well Drilling of Vermontville. He is running for public office for the first time. Trumble and wife, Lisa, have two children, Ashley, 2, and Laura, 1. “I have lived all my life here and I thought it was time I did something on the coun­ cil,” Trumble said. “I think it is time to get some new people on the job.” Vacating seats on the coun­ cil are Darryl Hale and Linda Ramey. The polls will be open at the Vermontville Fire Bam from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Family community leadership training offered to citizens Family Community Leader­ ship (FLC) is an educational program jointly sponsored by Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and Extension Homemakers. This state-wide program, funded in part by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, offers leadership workshops to prepare participants for in­ volvement in public policy decision making. Four women from Charlotte, Barbara Skinner, Sylvia Colles, Donna Col­ egrove and Mona Ellard have enrolled in the training pro­ gram which includes 30 hours of instruction in six areas. These areas are leadership and communication, working with groups, issue analysis and resolution, community affairs and public policy, volunteerism and teaching methods, Following the training FCL teams will work together to develop a plan for educational outreach in their local com­ munities during the year following the statewide training. Twitchell recommends write­ in votes be cast before the other offices because voters often forget to make their write-in selection until after the curtain is open. “When you pull the lever to close the curtain, it registers the vote,” Stewart said. “If you don’t know how to vote for a write-in, you can ask the election inspector to tell you how to do it.” Stewart said although the names of candidates for other offices will be printed on the ballot, the names of the write­ in candidates cannot appear within 100 feet of any door leading into the polls, Stewart added. Voters can write-in the names of any person they prefer for office even if the person has not publicly ex­ pressed interest, Stewart said. Voters can choose only one person for each available office. Highlighting • Permanents The Village Hair Port Jan and Jodi 470 East Main Street Vermontville - 726-0257 HOURS: 8 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday-Friday Some Evenings Dy appointment GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY LUCKY SHAMROCK SALE AOSEPT 8 OZ $357 SENOKOT TABLET 100's LENSEPT 8 OZ...$333 Latest donations to Putnam Library announced— The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Hazel Olmstead Goltz by Otto and Bernice Dahm and Family. In memory of Dorothy Flannery by Norman and Nyla Stanton. In memory of Gladys Dull by Mildred Hill, Carl and Louise Bahs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Carlson, Jim and Jan Neustifter, Esther Dunham, June Richardson, Joan Elliston, Janet Gardner, Louise Bahs, Betty Blakely, Lois Elliston and Norma Hummel. In memory of Arthur Kays by Purdue University Calumet - Department of Manufactur­ ing Engineering Technologies and Supervision and by Herbert Black, Jr. Another generous donation was given to the library building fund by the VFW. Donations to add a propos­ ed Children’s Wing to the pre­ sent facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and will be in­ scribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. SENOKOT S $QQ79 TABLET 60's..... AODISC DOXIDAN 30's 1OO ta Senokot-S Senok Senokot-S PHISODERM 5-OZ. BARGAIN OF THE WEEK TUMS 75's OR TUMS E-X 48's YOUB CHOICE ARRID or ARRID XX AEROSOL4 OZ. or SOLID 2 OZ. YOUR CHOICE.... e«IAA BETADINE MEDICATED DOUCHE 8 OZ... $4189 DISPOSABLE TWIN PACK OCU CLEAR EYE DROPS 15 ML GLIDE-ON 2^ Clear EjeDrops ^MAltrUAHMAbW AHMAbW Ph. 852-0845 « 219 Main St., Nashville e �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 8. 1988 — Poge 8 Voters to choose Nashville officers, Monday Spoalttra Martha Aintlia NEW SPRING FABRICS for Easter Fashions In Stock McCall, Simplicity and Kwik Sew PATTERNS 1/3 Off thru April 12 213 E. Sial* Slr**l East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 Larry Filter John Hughes by Shelly Sulser Like all the other candidates in the election, Filter and Ainslie are Republicans seeking two year terms. A former village trustee nominated in the Feb. 15 primary will also see his name on the Monday ballot. Ted Spoelstra, 55, of 1025 Sherman St. previously served on the village council for two consecutive terms. Rose Heaton, village office Voters in Nashville’s Monday general village election could confirm the results of last month’s primary if no successful write-in campaigns are waged. Two incumbent trustees Marsha Ainslie and Larry Filter will appear on the March 14 general election ballot where they hope to clinch their posts. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events set Open: Mon. Sat 9 am -5:30 pm Friday ‘til 7 pm Menu Wednesday, March 9 JIM & ERNIE'S Goulash, pimento corn, salad and dressing, noodles, margarine, choc, fudge brownie, 2% milk. FARM & CARDEN CENTER Thursday, March 10 301 S Main in Nashville • 852-0770 Open: 9-6 Mon.-Fri.; Saturday 9:30-4:30 Pork cutlets, duchess potatoes, winter blend vegetables, corn bread, marg., fresh fruit, 2% milk. SAVE MONEY — All coon Hunting and trapping supplies Including: batteries, lights, bulbs, etc. are now ... z"' ? 10% Off List Price Remember! Order your baby chicks now! Chick day is in April. Last day to order is March 15 for April Chick Day! Free Chicks will be available, but you must order now! coming SOON—Bee keeping supplies, we can get packaged bees or queens for you. specials — wolverine all-n-ONE Horse Feed 5475 so# Ph. 852-0770 Bailey to do crafts at noon. Friday, March 11 Hastings—Puzzles. Monday, March 14 Middleville—Judy Bailey to do crafts at noon. NashvilleCrafts. Friday, March 11 Tuesday, uesay,arc March 15 Hastings—Puzzles. Delton— Wolverine Harmonica Band to Entertain at noon. Hastings—Commodities going out. Nashville—Commodities going out. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Veal patties with gravy, whipped potatoes, wheat bread, mixed veg., fruit cup, 2% milk. Tuesday, March 15 Liver and onions, broccoli, baked potato, dinner roll, marg., cookies, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, March 9 Middleville — Cards. Hastings-Jan Leo to do exer­ cise at 10:30. Nashville— Quilting. Middleville—Judy in the general election. She is unopposed. There is one candidate for village assessor. Justin Cooley, who has held the post for the past two decades but was not a candidate in the primary, was nominated to the general election ballot by receiving 19 write-in votes. Only two votes are needed for nomination, he said. If elected, Cooley said he would accept the assessor’s position providing the village council agrees not to cut his pay, a move he said they are considering. “Ifthey do it (cut his pay), I will not accept it (the post),” Cooley said. manager, successfully threw her hat in the ring for can­ didacy for village clerk, beating opponent Mary Porter in the primary. Heaton hopes to replace current clerk Pam Godbey who did not seek re­ election. Incumbent village President John Hughes was unopposed in the primary and, to date, no official write-in campaigns have been announced. Hughes has been village president for the past six years, serving three consecutive terms. A woman who has been keeping track of the funds for the village for the past 10 years, Lois Elliston, hopes to snare another two-year term Thursday, March 10 Middleville—Wolverine Harmonica Band to entertain at noon. Nashville—Bingo. Chicken rice casserole, french style green beans, baby carrots, rice, marg., fruit up­ side down cake, 2% milk. Monday, March 14 Rose Heaton Lois Elliston For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard arid up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. For Rent DEPENDABLE COUPLE looking for 2 bedroom apart­ ment or house to rent in Hastings-Nashville area. Call collect after 6pm. (517)224-4917. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service And now for a limited time only ... ★ FREE Installation ★ on purchase of a complete system. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 ’/«" pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontvill e �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 9 Kim Roush and Westly Wood exchange vows Kim Annette Roush and Wesley Robert Wood ex­ changed wedding vows on September 12, 1987 in a dou­ ble ring ceremony performed by Rev. William Colson at the Congregational Church of Charlotte. The bride is the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn Roush ofNashville. The groom is the son of Robert and Mary Wood, also of Nashville. The bride was escorted by her father. Her sister, Brenda Roush served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were the brides cousins, Rhonda Jacobs of Grand Blanc and Karen Long of Nashville. The groom’s best man was Bill Wilson of Nashville. Groomsmen were his brother, Bob Wood of Nashville and his cousin Bruce Hanford of Vermontville. Ushers were Mike Gurd and Bob Brumm both of Nashville. Sarah Gurd attended the guest book at the wedding and Chris Antcliff and Duska Brumm served cake while Terralynn Gordeneer and Vickie Sanders served punch at the reception. Wayne and Mary Roush of Hastings, uncle and aunt to the bride, were master and mistress of ceremony. Patty Aumick sang “A Time for Joy,” and “Through the Eyes of Love”, during the ceremony. Amanda and Nathan Glass, niece and nephew to the groom, served as flowergirl liHiiiliiiiiHillllllinilllllllllll|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||J||||||| EngagementsEdwards - Fox Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ed­ wards and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Sandra Kay Edwards and Michael Allen Fox. Both are 1985 graduates of Hastings High School. Sandra is currently employed with Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan. Michael is currently serving in the United States Army, Aviation field. A September wedding is be­ ing planned. Journalism class to present program to ‘Over Maple Valley residents over 50 are once again invited to the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library for lunch and a program on Tuesday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Lunch costs $1.40. The program following lunch will be presented by the 50’s’ students from the journalism class. To make a reservation for lunch, call 852-9275 by noon on Monday, March 14. Ifyou have had a birthday in March, please indicate this when you make your reservaton. SC 00 Pre-Shampoo CUTS Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, _ Tuesday, Friday & Saturday "The Mirrors Image' ge' Sylvia - Wednesday Uipe Mikola iiuads. ds. FRENCH BRAIDS 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Count down to Spring 35 Days Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays 9 to ? and ringbearer. The wedding party rode in a horse drawn carriage to the American Legion Hall where the reception was catered by Jane Aldrich. Music was fur­ nished by Danny Stewart of WVIC in Lansing. Kim is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1987 graduate of Argubright Business College. She is now employed as a Legal secretary at Dickinson, Wright, Moon, Van Dusen and Freeman in Lansing. Wes is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1987 graduate of Michigan State University from the Electrical Technology program. He is currently employed at Hickey Electric, Inc. in Nashville. The couple spent their honeymoon in Florida. They now reside at their home in Vermontville. Basket Supplies FLAT REED 1/4,1/2, 5/8, 3/4,1"..... ROUND REED 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6................... SzCOO per hank + tax $Qozo o SEA GRASS $700 Z per hank + tax Z per hank + tax per 3«lb. coil 50’ 6 ft. pc FLAT OVAL REED 1/4 & 1/2.......................... $100 1/2 Flat Oval Pieces. NO. 3 JL per pc. CANING $1 00 Common Caning, Medium Caning... -JL. Narrow Med. Caning.......... Z 5c 7 pe per pc. LET'S WEAVE IT Open 7 Days OWNER - KIM KALNBACH per pc. 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Communications: Board Secretary Beatrice Pino read a letter from Diane Casteele, Eagle Communications, dated February 18, 1988, asking that the minutes reflect that she donated her work on the superintendent brochure — recorded. 3. Board Member: Beatrice Pino read three letters from the following candidates interested in the board member appointment: Mary Trowbridge, Richard Ewing, Harold Stewart. Ron Tobias nominated Mary Trowbridge, Richard Ewing and Harold Stewart which was supported by Bill Flower. Ayes: All. The vote was taken as follows: Jerry Brumm: Richard Ewing; Bill Flower: Richard Ewing; Charles Viele: Richard Ewing; Dave Hawkins: Harold Stewart; Beatrice Pino: Harold Stewart; COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 4. Ron Tobias: Richard Ewing. Richard Ewing was appointed to fill the vacancy through June 30, 1988. He accepted his oath of office and took his seat on the board. Vice President: Ron Tobias nominated Bill Flower as Vice-President and Jerry Brumm supported the nomation. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Pino that nominations be closed. Ayes: Brumm, Hawk­ ins, Pino, Viele, Ewing and Tobias. Flower did not vote. 5. Roll call vote - Bill Flower for vice president: Yes: Brumm, Ewing, Hawkins, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Bill Flower did not cast a vote. Sander: The following bids were opened for the sale of the used Boise Crane Spindler sander: Tom Joostberns $36.00; Robert Betts $125.00; Randy Rodeman $37.00; Huie Hokanson $40.00. Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to accept the high bid from Robert Betts for the spindler sander. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 6. Nashville Hardware Payment: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Pino to approve issuance of check #907 to Nashville Hardware in the amount of $125.72. Ayes: Ewing, Flower, Hawkins, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Abstain: Brumm, conflict of interest. Motion carried. 7. Other Bus.: There was no other business at this time, however, Superintendent Wolff updated the Board on the latest tax proposals related to public schools. 8. Adjournment: Motion made by Flower, suppor­ ted by Tobias to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:46 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE REGULAR MARCH 10, 1988 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. Castleton Township Board Minutes The March meeting of Castleton Township Board was held March 2, 1988 from 7-10 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. Present were J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley and S. Bishop. Absent: N. Rasey. Treasurer's report showed General Fund of $37,918.03; Fire Voted $19,492.01; Amb. Voted $28,472.30; Township Improvement $67,643.51; Cemetery Perpetual Care $83.86 and $25.02. Bills were approved by roll call vote: Ayes all present; absent N. Rasey. M. V. News $ 21.00 Burnam & Flower Agency ... 368.00 C.F.C 100.05 Hastings Office Supply...31.76 Hastings Office Supply...49.90 Rockford Map Publishers75.00 Consumers Power 130.88 Postmaster 154.00 Hometown Lumber Yard.36.64 L. Pixley 4.84. J.W. Cooley 667.22 J. Jarvie.................. .389.27 L. Pixley 373.93 Hastings City Bank 262.84 Poast master............ 132.00 Robert Frolich 416.66 Village of Nashville 15.68 Michigan Bell......... ..30.07 Mich. Township Part. Plan .................. 3256.00 177.69. J.W. Cooley. Barry County M.T.A. meeting will be at Castleton Township Hall on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Dick Shaw and Thomas Eveland will be present. A Public Hearing on the proposed township budget for Fiscal 88-89 and the Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday March 30, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. A Settlement meeting will be held Monday, March 28, 1988 at 5 p.m. at 1954 Price Road, Nashville. Motion passed approving C.H.I.P. Housing Grant Guidelines for Project No. MSC-87-20-HO. A general discussion of the proposed budget and township needs and concerns was held. Maple Valley Board of Education MEETING Local student is awarded broadcast scholarship VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) STATE OF MICHIGAN at Vermontville Fire Barn within said Village on Monday, March 14,1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, viz, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — To Fill Vacancy 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 1988 Howard Heath Memorial Scholarship, valued at $1,000, has been awarded to two Michigan State Univer­ sity juniors, including a Ver­ montville student. Scott Everett, of Vermont­ ville and Bart Marshall of Allen, received the award March 1 during the MSU Col­ lege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Honors Banquet. The presentation was made by Pat Driscoll, farm opera­ tions manager for the Great Lakes Radio Network. The award recognizes the skill and commitment that Marshall and Everett have displayed in their participation in agriculture broadcasting. Everett, a graduate of Maple Valley High School who is majoring in agricultural communications, was commended for his pro­ duction ofthe WJR Ag Report for Michigan Farm Bureau. His parents are Leon and Cheire Everett of Pease Road. Jr.-Sr. High School Library — Thurs., March 10,1988 - 7:00 p.m. Approval of a revised operational general fund budget for the 1987-88 school year. Approval of a resolution calling the annual school election to be held Monday, June 13, 1988. Approval of a leave of absence for Maplewood kindergarten teacher Linda Gaber beginning ap­ proximately September 9th, with the leave of absence for six weeks. General presentation regarding the Little Bear Program. Little Bear is part of the S.A.K.E. (Sexual Abuse Kinds Council). Approval of Ed Boldrey as Jr. High Track coach as recommended by athletic director Ed Sampson. General presentation regarding federal asbestos inspection program and contracting with a licensed inspector to complete the required inspections. Other Business. Adjournment. — HELP WANTED — Someone to work as store clerk. Also some light bookkeeping. Looking for responsible person, available 30-40 hours a week. Apply at... Satellite TV Co. Behind the Laundromat GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET within said Village on ... MARCH 14, 1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, VIZ(1) Village President - 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk - 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer - 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor - 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees - 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE PQI IS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 na be °cPened na" cPened at 7 °'c,ock 1n ,he f°~, a"d ^all be con- 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. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk AMDREIUIHnprmwn WILLBE0PBIFR0M7O’CLOCKA.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION D.AY. __ PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 11 Nashville area volunteers turn sap crop into 'sweet success Nashville Syrup Association President Harold Christiansen watches the steam rise from the hot sap in the evaporator. HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermont­ ville Townships are accepting home improvement applications from area home owners for their recently fund­ ed community home improvement pro­ gram. Eligible improvements include siding, new windows, insulation, addi­ tions, etc. For additional information contact your local government unit or call Cheryl Storey 616-693-2271 or 693-2748. Nashville's sap crop is slowly being turned into syrup in the local sugar shanty as a result of efforts by Boy Scout Troop 176, the Maple Valley FFA Chapter and the syrup association. Here, FFA member Mike Barnaart scoops foam from the boiling sap Into a bucket. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) PARTS & SERVICE Richards Notice • SALES SALES • SERVICE RVICE Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing for Castleton Township will be held at 7 P.M. Wednesday, March 30, 1988 at Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main Street, Nashville, Michigan. A Settlement meeting for Castleton Township will be held at 5 P.M. Mon­ day, March 28, 1988 at the home of Township Clerk J. Jarvie; 1954 Price Road, Nashville, Michigan. 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WE'VE MOVED! to 233 North Main St. in Nashville (Formerly Grandma’s Greenery) — Next to the Post Office — ASHVILLE HARDWARE Open Monday thru Saturday 8:30-5:00 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 12 Fire consumes two Nashville residences in separate incidents Doria Meehan. “He found it dead on the front porch.” “It makes me wonder if there was a gas leak,” said friend Sandy Rollins. Neighbor Russell Hoeve said his relatives noticed the smoke and he summoned the fire department. Firemen battled the blaze for nearly four hours with assistance from the Hastings Fire Department, Yarger said. “We figure it started in the basement in the area beneath the kitchen,” said Yarger. The exact cause was not pintpointed, said Michigan State Police Trooper Al McCrum who investigated the scene. “We think it was either the furnace or it was electrical,” he said. “It has been ruled accidental.” The blaze resulted in ap­ proximately $24,000 in damage to the insured home and its contents, said Yarger. Anderson was in the pro­ cess of purchasing the home, Yarger said, and he had lived in it for about three years. In another fire on Feb. 27, a home owned by Johnny Dull of Thomapple Lake Road near Nashville was aslo declared a total loss. Yarger said his department was called to the house at 177 Thomapple Lake Rd. at about 1:30 p.m.. The fire resulted in nearly $16,000 damage to the insured home while the uninsured contents in an upstairs and a downstairs apartment were estimated at about $4,500 each, Yarger said. Living on the lower level was Tim Reid while Lee Wallace was a resident of the upper level, said Yarger. No one was home at the time the blaze was discovered This home on at 177 Thornapple Lake Rd. was and the cause is believed to destroyed by fire Feb. 27. have been electrically related. The Hastings Fire Depart­ ment also assisted in that fire which took nearly three hours to extinguish. by Shelly Sulser A man whose young son died in a fire last year in Nashville returned from work last Tuesday to find his home in flames. Andrew Anderson, the father of four-year-old Andrew Joseph Anderson who perished in a January 1987 fire at his mother’s residence on Middle Street, himself became a victim of fire when his Nashville home was declared a total loss. No one was injured in the Tuesday blaze. Nashville firemen received a call to the house at 111 Casgrove St. at about 2:30 p.m., said Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger. Anderson had left for work in Marshall at about 2 p.m., neighbors said. “He came into the store (Charlie’s South End Grocery) earlier and said, ‘this isn’t my day. My cat died this morning,’ ’’ said neighbor Nashville and Hastings firemen battle a blaze at 111 Casgrove St. in Nashville last Tuesday. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) SiimplirHy Pre-season Treason. The factory would shoot us if they knew what we did with their suggested retail prices. Andrew Anderson watches with friend Sandy Rollins as his home goes up in flames. Serving our Country Thomas M. Bemis HURRY! ONLY 2 LEFT! MODEL 7116H GARDEN TRACTOR • 16 HP Engine • 48”, 3 Blade Mower • Controlled Traction Dif­ ferential • Automatic Transmission • Infinite Speed Control Sugg. Retail Price $5499 NOW SAVE $1500 ONLY Army Spec. 4 Thomas M. Bemis, son of Gayle A. Elder of 210 Park Meadows, Lans­ ing, and Mike T. Bemis of 9313 Kelly Highway, Ver­ montville, has arrived for du- ? ty with the 82nd Engineer Bat­ talion, West Germany. Bemis is a construction equipment repairer. 'HnTnrnnnnnn'nTffTTffTnTHTTHfflnHTffflTnTTTinnwffffnffffjf Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS V QJr QJr Sale limited to current stock of this model! No interest. No monthly payments for 90 days. Buy it now and make no monthly payment for 90 days with the Simplicity Revolving Charge Plan. It’s available to qualified customers with approved credit for 15% down and easy monthly payments at an Annual Percentage Rate of 18%. Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE SERVICE VS4 130 South Main, Vermontville tlillllinilllHlllHlfliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiHiHHitiiiinnuinn, March 8 - Bluebird Workshop Eaton County Extension Of­ fice, Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. March 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., A fireman is helped out of a window in the home of Andy Anderson that was declared a total loss after fire consumed it one week ago. WE GIVE FAST SERVICE Extension Office, Hastings. March 10 - “Great American Low Fat Pig Out” Eat a low fat nutritious meal and enjoy. March 12 - Bluebird Workshop, 10 a.m., Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids. March 12 - Barry County Benefit Dog Show, Community Building, Hastings. March 14 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7 p .m. Community Building, Hastings. March 16 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. March 17 - Avoiding Wasted Dollars in Soil Fertility, 1-3 p.m. Barry Township Hall, Delton. No matter how long it takes’ VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Doug and Julee Durkee, owners 131 S. Main St. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-1121 — Emergency 726-1069 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p m Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 8, 1988 — Page 13 wyninnnnninflnntniTnninTnnnfflnfflnffnnnffflinfllrt Spring pruning forlandscape plants Spring means spring prun­ can benefit from a spring shape-up that removes dead ing — for landscape plants! Not for all plants, ofcourse. and diseased branches and Some trees — including stems and improves their maples, dogwoods and basic structure. Dead, diseased or broken America yellow wood — should be pruned in the early branches should be removed summer. If pruned in the from a plant as soon as you winter or spring, these trees are aware ofthem, Krizek ad­ will bleed sap from pruning vises. Dead, diseased or cuts. Though this does not damaged tissue provides a harm them, it does mar their foothold for fungi and other disease organisms and insects appearance. Spring-flowering shrubs that may swiftly move into and trees should also be prun­ healthy wood. ed after they flower, Prune young trees with an whenever possible. Allen eye toward preventing struc-Krizek, Eaton County Exten­ tural problems later, he suglsion Director, explains that gests. Candidates for removal these plants go into winter are branches that cross and bearing the buds for the next rub one another, branches of a spring’s flowers. Pruning in shade tree that are too near the winter or early spring ground for people to walk removes the buds and so under, and branches that join the main stem at sharp, Vprevents flowering. Most other landscape plants shaped angles. V-shaped crotches are much Cub Scout Pack 3176 holds weaker than U-shaped or right-angle ones, Krizek ex­ plains. They are much more likely to split under a load of snow or ice or break in a high wind than branches than join the main stem at a wider angle. Remaining branches should be more or less evenly spaced around the main trunk for a strong, attractive, balanced framework. This type of pruning gets young trees offto a good start. Pruning can also be used to rrevitalize older plants, particularly shrubs. Rejuvenate overgrown deciduous shrubs by removing older stems at ground level. Do this over two or three years, leaving young, young vigorous growth to take over. Pruning to control the size of landscape plants must be done carefully to maintain the Maple Valley Schools annual Blue and Gold Banquet LUNCH MENU Cub Scouts and their Rob Rosin. Artist-Ben families joined together in Kuempel, Scott McKelvey, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. February for their annual Blue Tom Fuller. Athlete-Ben High School and Gold potluck. Monday, March 14 Kuempel, Scott McKelvey. The tables were decorated *Salad, *Sloppy Jo’s, Family member and by centerpieces made by the Handyman-Scott McKelvey. *Tuna & noodle casserole, scouts. Fitness-Mathew Mace, Ben com, applesauce. The following awards were Kuempel. Outdoors man-Ben Tuesday, March 15 presented to the scouts. Bob­ Kuempel, Tom Fuller. ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna cat received by Terrence Scholar-Ben Kuempel, Mat- sand., peas, cherry crisp, Augustine, Richie Guenter, thew Mace, Scott McKelvey. salad bar, roll & butter, Sr. Tyler Robins. Bear received Following the presentation Citizens Day. by Charles Brisco, Jim of awards to the leaders for Wednesday, March 16 Dunham, Andy Gordon, their years of service, Dave ♦Salad, *Barchetta, Adam Harris, Ryan Oliver Storms and his son entertained ♦Spanish Rice, green beans, and Rob Rosin. Wolfreceived the Pack. plums. by Derek Graham and Tyler Thursday, March 17 Scouts need to get their Robins. ♦Salad, ♦Fishwich w/tarter Pinewood Derby cars ready Webelos-Ben Kuempel, for the pre-trial weigh-in on sauce, *Com Dog, com, fruit Matthew Mace, Scott Saturday, March 12. The ac- juice, salad bar, St. Patty’s McKelvey, Tom Fuller. tual race will be Saturday, Cake. Friday, March 18 Silver Arrow-Jim Dunham, March 19 at Kellogg School. No School, possible make­ Rob Rosin. Gold Arrow-Jim Lunch and snacks will be up day. Dunham, Andy Gordon, available. ♦Choose one entree, extra Derek Graham, Andy Harris, entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with Teachers will have in-service each meal. Menu subject to change. program Thursday afternoon The national school lunch pro­ The Maple Valley Schools’ having parent teacher con- gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, nateaching staff will be involved from 1-3 No tional in an ing-service program from ferences school session will p.m. be held origin, sex or handicap. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Friday, March 18 because it Maplewood School March 10 on the subject of was a possible make up day, Monday, March 14 ‘‘Attention Deficit he said. Pizza, com, pickles, peanut Disorders.” Business Services butter sdw. peaches. Dr. Ronald Friedman of Tuesday, March 15 Educational Resources, St. LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Hot dog, ABC fries, baked Clair Shores, MI will be the Vermontville. Reasonable rates speaker and dependable work for over 25 beans, apple crisp. speaker. Atten.tion Deficit Disorders years.. 458 S. Main St. Wednesday, March 16 can affect the way in which a 517-726-0100 517-726-0100______________ Sliced turkey, mashed student is able to learn effec-VERMONTVILLE ROOF-potatoes, dressing and gravy, tively. By understanding the ING: specializing in all types of peas, bread and butter, fresh problem new strategies can be roofing, residential, commer- fruit. Thursday, March 17 used to meet the needs of the cial, fully insured, licensed by Sloppy Joe’s, cheese sticks, the State of Michigan. 75036. student. ‘‘This will be a very informative and productive Residence 604 W. Henry, Char- french fries, com, mix fruit, lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 cake. afternoon for our staff,” said Friday, March 18 curriculum director Vic Wanted No School, possible snow Schug. WANTED: 264 Winchester make-up day. On Friday, March 11, MAG XTR. 726-1325 before Milk is served with each Maple Valley Schools will be noon or 726-0341 anytime. meal. YOUR IRA AFTER THE NEW TAX LAW. . . Fuller St. School Monday, March 14 Breakfast for lunch, waf- still cutting JCbJ* taxes, still building income SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3443 or 852-9233 fles/syrup, sausage patties, orange juice. Tuesday, March 15 Hot dogs, applesauce. Even If you are In the group that can no longer tax-deduct IRA payments (higher Income people covered by company pension plans), you still reap big benefits with an IRA from FB Annuity Company. You'll earn high Interest, all tax-deferred to help cut your taxes, and we'll guarantee you a lifetime retirement Income. Call today. Making your future a little more predictable. FXffM bureau INSURANCE fl GROUPI 1 green beans, Wednesday, March 16 Mini sub, lettuce/cheese, celery sticks, peaches. Thursday, March 17 Irish stew, biscuit, jello, celery sticks. fruit Friday, March 18 No School, Possible make­ up day. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Vermontville news natural shape of the plant. cKaruitzioeuks ly aadt vailsl etismesp.runing ‘‘You can always cut off a little more, but you can’t put something back once you’ve taken it off,” he points out. Make all pruning cuts with sharp tools. Dull tools make ragged cuts that are slow to heal and may allow disease and decay organisms to enter. Tree branches that are involved with power lines are best left to the power com­ pany, Krizek advises. Likewise, very large limbs or branches high up in a tree should be left to tree maintenance professionals. Should you camouflage pruning cuts with tree wound paint? It’s -not necessary, Krizek says. In fact, some research has suggested it may do more harm than good.. Spring is a good time to prune deciduous plants because you can see the basic structure well when no leaves are present. But it’s not the only time ofyear for pruning. In die summer, dead or dying branches are easy to spot. Winter is a good time to remove diseased material without spreading disease organisms. If you must hire tree work done, winter is often a slow time. And heavy equipment can run on your frozen lawn without digging deep ruts. Probably the worst time for pruning is the fall. Because plants aren’t actively growing, wounds are slow to heal. They may stay open until the following spring and may even get larger as the tissues freeze and thaw and get dried out by winter winds. The senior citizens potiuck dinner will be Thursday, March 10 at 12 noon at the Vermontville Congregational Church. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a bingo prize. Several people have seen robins lately! Sounds good. The Vermontville Con­ gregational Church is marking its Sesquicentennial Year with special events through out 1988. Yesterdays special ser­ vice was a sermon from the collection of Rev. Sylvester Cochrane. Rev. Cochrane was one of the founders of Vermontville 150 years ago. The sermon was very timely. Its theme was the subject of talebearing, in the church, community and in politics. ninHftnTnTnnnnnnnffnnnnTnnnnnTnffnnnnnnTBW Obituaries Thelma B. Taylor ____ HASTINGS - Thelma B. Mrs. Taylor is survived by Taylor, 79, of 1021 Valentine her husband Scott; six grand­ Rd., Hastings died Saturday, children; eight great grandchil­ March 5, 1988 at Pennock dren; one daughter-in-law, Hospital. Mrs. Betty Taylor ofNashvil­ Mrs. Taylor was born on le; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia August 16, 1908 in Eaton Scott ofVermontville and Mrs. County, MI., the daughter of Adelaid Miller of Milan, Fred and Beulah (Briggs) Tenn., many nieces and King. She was raised in the nephews. Vermontville and Charlotte Preceding her in death were areas and attended schools two sons, James Taylor in there, graduating in 1927 from 1985 and Richard Taylor in Charlotte High School. 1977, two sisters and one She was married to Scott W. brother. Taylor on March 11, 1949. Funeral services will be held They lived in Lansing for 20 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March years before moving to the 9, 1988 at the Hastings First present home in 1969. She was United Methodist Church with employed as a Market Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ Researcher in Lansing for ciating. Burial will be at the many years retiring in 1969. Woodland Cemetery in She was a member ofthe First Vermontville. United Methodist Church and Memorial contributions Women’s Circle of the may be made to the First Church, the Hi Nooners, Hast­ United Methodist Church. ings Rebekah’s and a life Arrangements are being member of the Gem and made by the Wren Funeral Mineral Society. Home of Hastings. Vocational Education ...... Don't leave school without it Enrolling fornext school year The future is yours - choose now from 24 career oppor­ tunities avail­ able in Eaton County. Agriculture Auto Mechanics Auto Body Banking Occupations Child Care ft Guidance Commercial Art Cosmetology Computerized Accounting Data Entry Data Processing Computer Assist. Drafting Drafting Electronics Food Service Health Occupations Home Construction Legal Secretary Retailing Machine Shop Office Block Robotics Small Engine Repair Welding ft Cutting and if these don't meet your career goals ask about INDIVIDUALIZED training programs. FREE college credit available in most classes for high school students, recent graduates and adult education students. EATON AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING **o EMPLOYMENT SERVICES For more information call your high school counselor or the Vocation­ al Education Department. 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Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 34 Nashville Village Council approves pay increases Lois Elliston noted the council by Joyce Snow The Nashville village presi­ has not increased council pay dent and trustees will receive in the last 12 years since she pay hikes starting April 1, the has held that post. There was no discussion council decided Thursday. Insead of the aiderman ear­ regarding increased salary for ning $25 for each meeting at­ the village treasurer or clerk, tended annually, they will jobs which normally receive receive nearly $30 each pay hikes every two years, meeting, totaling to $750 a Elliston said. The council did discuss the year for the trustees. A stipulation, however, village assessor’s salary and states $30 for each council agreed to let it remain at the meeting missed will be current $500. Also receiving a pay in­ deducted from the yearly pay. The office president which crease will be new Depart­ currently is paid $35 per ment of Public Works meeting attended will now employee Randy Betts. Hired receive $50 pier meeting or last December, Betts has com­ $1,200 per year if all 24 pleted his probationary period regular council meetings are and will earn $8 per hour rather than the previous $6.50 attended, the council decided. Nashville Village Treasurer each hour worked. Determination of ownership and boundary lines will be set­ tled soon reagarding a portion of property behind the businesses on the west side of Main Street, known ast Lot 27. Following a disagreement between the village and the property’s alleged owner, Richard Sweet, the council agreed to hire a surveyor to settle the question regarding the actual deed holder. Village President John Hughes said Thursday more papers have been located which indicate ownership. “The documents further show the village owns the pro­ perty on that lot,” he said. “When we get done with the survey and make sure everything’s kosher, we’ll put up some markers.” The survey will be done next week and will cost nearly $400. Hughes said once the survey is completed, it will become a part ofpublic record and the question will be settl­ ed “once and for all.” In other business, Hughes said the council intends to pro­ ceed as necessary in regard to the matter before the courts concerning Sidney Green. Green has appealed a recent judgement concerning the constitutionality of a village junk ordinance and has won a stay of proceedings pending appeal in circuit court. Green had been ordered to remove nearly 21 junk cars from his home and work property. A Michigan Maple Syrup Week is March 20*26 Nashville and Vermontville syrup makers like Merle and Marlene Martin are opening their sugar bushes for tours during Michigan Maple Syrup Week March 20-26. The sixth annual event is being held by the Michigan Maple Syrup Association to promote pure maple syrup and maple products in the state of Michigan, said syrup week chairperson Larry Gearhart. A variety of events are sug­ gested to take place during the week, starting with a blessing and planting day March 20, when local churches can give blessings on maple trees and new maple trees can be planted in the community. Monday, March 21 is education day where maple syrup, maple products and the maple syrup logo can be ex­ plained through the schools and newspapers. Cooking with maple syrup is the theme for March 22 while March 23 is heritage day. One suggested activity is that of thanking the Indians for the gift ofmaple syrup and telling the story of Michigan maple syrup. Activities on profile day, March 24, include profiling the people who make maple syrup, telling the background ofthe families’ operations, the use of buckets, pipeline and wood, oil and gas-fired evaporators. On March 25 and 26, people curious about maple syrup making are encouraged to visit with the makers of syrup and syrup products. Marlene Martin, who resides near Vermontville, said the Brown Road sugar bush owned by she and her husband, Merle, is open all during tapping season. Reigning Michigan Maple Syrup Queen is Amy Walker of Vermontville and her alter­ nate is sixteen-year-old Devi Zecklin of Fennville. $200 appeal bond has been granted by presiding Judge Gary Holman and the village of Nashville has filed objec­ tions to the stay of pro­ ceedings and the cash bond. “We’re doing what we have to do to defend ourselves to the appeal,” Hughes said. Council trustee Ben Mason, commenting in regard to curb, gutter and paving work to be completed soon on State Street, said the process will take about three days accor­ ding to contractors. State Street residents will be charged for a portion of the curb and gutter work while they will not be assessed for the expected paving. In other discussion, Nashville Police Department Sgt. Gene Koetje said he is in­ terviewing applicants for part­ time police help to replace of­ ficers who have taken full­ time positions elsewhere. The village has received its pairing for mayor exchange day which will take place dur­ ing Michigan Week from May 20-28. Nashville is scheduled to exchange with Burr Oak. Two meetings of educa­ tional interest for council members are coming up soon. One is the Municpal League Region One annual meeting April 14 in Coldwater. The other is the Growing Season Conference May 12 and 13 at the Clarion Hotel in Lansing. This conference will focus on rural economic expert strategies. Hughes urged any council member to attend either meeting. The council also approved quarterly payments of $3,000 to the fire department board and $875 to the ambulance board. Approval for the pay­ ment of other March bills in­ cluded the amount of $2,800 for 800 sugar maple trees to be planted near the sewage disposal area. School Board approves local child sexual abuse prevention program for the schools Michigan Maple Syrup Queen Amy Walker. by Shelly Sulser Nashville kindergarten through fourth grade students will be subject to a child sex­ ual abuse prevention presenta­ tion starting next school year, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided last week. The program, to be given by trained presenters from the Barry County Department of Social Services, is called “Little Bear” and consists of a film which teaches youngsters the difference bet­ ween good and bad touching, said Nashville Parent—Teacher Organiza­ tion Co-President Ann Taylor. The film, which uses animal figures to illustrate its message, was shown to parents at a PTO meeting in January. . “There was a very, very favorable reaction from parents who saw the film,” Taylor said. “Hastings, Mid­ dleville and Delton use the program now.” Joy Frith, principal of Fuller Street Elementary School where the film will be shown, told the board Thurs­ day that nearly three students in every classroom suffer from sexual abuse. Frith add­ ed that close to 200,000 children in the United States are abused each year, and range in age between eight and 11. Continued on page 2 Maple Valley High to present South Pacific" March 25 and 26 Seabee Luther Billis, played by Bloody Mary (Amy Walker) grass and Matt Bender in a scene from High School March 25 and 26. At Phil Peterson, tries to sell island entrepreneur skirts made by his men played by Aaron Harr South Pacific to be presented at Maple Valley right is Brandy Stevens. A cast of Maple Valley High School students will present Rogers and Hamerstein’s “South Pacific” under the direction Norma Acker and Carol Kersten Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 in the high school auditorium. Curtain time is at 7 p.m. both evenings and tickets are $2.50 in advance and $3 at the door. South Pacific is a story set on a South Sea Island where Nellie Forbush, .a young Navy nurse from Little Rock, Arkansas, meets and falls in love with a gallant, middle­ aged Frenchman, Emile de Becque, during World War II. Emile is a planter and has lived on the island for twentyfive years. When he proposes to Nellie, he confesses that the reason he had to leave France was because he killed a man — the town bully who deserv­ ed to die. Nellie seems able to accept this explanation and promises to think about his proposal. Also stationed on the island are a group of sailors, seabees and marines, who are ob­ viously bored and sorely in need of female companion­ ship. Souvenir collecting is about the only active pastime and has developed into an in­ tense rivalry between Seabee Luther Billis, who has cor­ nered the market in everything from grass skirts to shrunken heads, and Bloody Mary, the local Tonkinese dealer in such trophies. Lieutenant Joseph Cable, a handsome young Marine, ar­ rives with an assignment to persuade Emile de Becque, who is familiar with the near­ by islands, to accompany him on a dangerous secret mis­ sion. Their task is to hide out on a Japanese-held island, watch for enemy ships and convey this information to their own pilots, who will then use this first-hand intelligence to attck the Japanese convoys. Nellie’s friendship with Emile is known to the Island's Com­ mander and she is asked to ob­ tain all the information she can about the Frenchman. Meanwhile, Joe Cable has been persuaded to take a boat Continued on page 3 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, MarcnW? 1988 — Page 2 School Board approves local child sexual abuse program for schools continued from front page “We feel this is a real need­ ed program in our schools,” Taylor said. In the Maple Valley School District, at least one case of sexual abuse is reported each week, said elementary school counselor Chris Green. “If you averaged it out, it would be about two a week that are reported just in Maple Valley,” Green said. “There is a really bad need to get something going." She added the program focuses primarily on prevention. Taylor noted parents who prefer their child not attend such a presentation can re­ quest to have him or her excused. “I feel it’s a very important program,” said board president Charles Viele before the vote to approve the Little Bear presentation. In other business, the board agreed to allow Custodial Supervisor Gerald Aldrich to seek quotes from Arms who perform asbestos inspections. “The asbestos control timetable is growing short,” Aldrich told the board. The Maple Valley School District, like all others in Michigan, 'rrfuSt have "aifasbestos control program'in place by October and has to hire a qualified company to inspect the district buidlings for the cancetcausing agent. “We’d like to know if you want to find a contractor to get our management program in place,” Aldrich said. School districts that do not comply with the federal mandate to have the inspections by the deadline will be fined $5,000 per day per building, he said. Aldrich said the cost is about three and a half cents per square foot inspected plus $25 per material sample sent for lab tests. The total cost for such inspections could cost nearly $15,000 Aldrich said. Trust Thermal of Eagle, said Aldrich, has inspected the buildings in the past and already posesses blueprints of the Maple Valley facilities. But, said Aldrich, Trust Thermal has already been contracted to inspect all Kent County school buildings. Have the TOTAL LOOK! Get the HAIR STYLE to complete your 8? SPRING wardrobe at... The Village Hair Port SADD lock-in will include dance and other activities On March 18, there will be a Students Against Drunk Driv­ ing Lock-in at Maple Valley High School. The event will be held from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Other SADD chapters are invited. A professional speaker will talk with the students at the beginning of the lock-in and a professional disc jockey will be there most of the night for dancing. The cost of the SADD Lock­ In is $6 per person. There will be breakfast served and pizza. Other food can be purchased, so students are encouraged to bring extra money. Some ofthe activities will in­ clude a dance contest, talent show, lip-sync contest, raffle, basketball game, movies, and Nashville Hardware, recently purchased by Mike (pictured) and Stephanie much more. A student must have a paren­ Thorne, has moved from its location at 105 N. Main St. to the former home of tal permission slip in order to Grandma's Greenery at 233 N. Main St. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) purchase a ticket. Nashville Hardware Store moves 470 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Call for appointment... Superintendent Carroll Wolff noted that the Inspection may cause dust in the buildings fb be stirred which will stay in the air for a long period of time. Maple Valley, however, ■has jdply a. small portion of asbestos materials which have been secured away from students and faculty, Aldrich said. The board voted to allow Aldrich to collect quotations for the inspection. The board also referred to its curriculum committee a re­ quest of the PTO regarding the reinstatement ofart classes in the Maple Valley elemen­ tary schools. 726-0257 MENS • WOMENS • CHILDRENS How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. 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The learning experiences at the session are designed to help achieve the following goals: provide support for parents; to provide an opportunity for parents to discuss adolescent parenting issues; to help parents learn skills of effective listening and appropriate responding to improve the quality of interaction between family members and to help solve family conflicts; to provide opportunities to practice these skills in a safe, suppor­ tive group environment; to refer parents to resources for further information and services. The seminar will be held in the high school library. Maple Valley Class of 1978 We need help planning the 10 year class reunion. If you would like to help or just have some suggestions please call Denise at 543-1465 or Scott at 543-0090(H) or 543-4041 (W). Make Tracks to V.F.W. Post 8260 Nashville PROCEEDS FOR VFW SPORTS CHUCK-O-LUCK SATURDAY MARCH 19, 1988 6 P.M. to 12 P.M. BLACK JACK MONEY WHEEL FOOD FREE ADMISSION d*inks Open to the Public $500 House Limit �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 15, 1988 — Page 3 Maple Valley High to present South Pacific" March 25 and 26 Continued from front page trip to the mysterious island of Bali Ha’i to have a good time. There, Bloody Mary introduces him to her beautiful daughter, Liat, and Joe falls in love with her. Confused about her feelings about Emile, Nellie tries to “wash him outa her hair” without much success. He in­ vites her to dinner at his house so that his friends may meet her. Nellie accepts and has a wonderful time at Emile’s house. She enjoys meeting his friends and all seems right with her world and her love until she learns that the two adorable half-Polynesian children she sees there are Emile’s. Their mother, now dead, was a native woman.This is more than Nellie’s small-town upbringing per­ mits her to accept and she runs from Emile in her embarrass­ ment and horror. At the same time Joe Cable, despite his deep love for Liat, is caught in a similar trap of his own prejudices and he refuses to marry her. Emile agrees to accompany Joe on the mission since he now feels that all he cares about has been taken from him. A surprising finale follows. Seniors Kevin Engel and Markelle Hoefler portray Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush. Amy Walker, senior, has been cast as Bloody Mary and junior Phil Peterson plays Luther Billis. Sophomore Scott Knoll is Lt. Joseph Cable. Other cast members include A1B 079923791 Chrystal Mitchell, Matt Bender, Aaron Harr, Garth Davidson, Andy True, D.J. Lemance, Lisa Corkwell, Amy Cooley, Bill Reynolds, Lisa Long, Jannie Miller, Janelie Hansen, Lisa it's a capital idea In times of great economic uncertainty, the safe, sure and secure savings investments we offer are more appropriate than ever for the preservation of your principal. This is especially true for IRAs. 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PRESERVATION OF PRINCIPAL Rural housing problems to be addressed Michigan State University, Department of Human En­ vironment and Design, the Department of Sociology and Department of Family and Child Ecology along with the Cooperative Extension Service are sponsoring a one-day workshop on Michigan’s rural housing problems and prospects. The goal of the program is to clarify the extent of rural hous­ ing problems; what problems exist, who is suffering and where. The program will look at a variety of problems in­ cluding the homeless, migrant farm workers, low income, displaced farmers and the elderly. The program will be held Wednesday, March 23, at the Kellogg Center, Rooms 105A & B at Michigan State University. There is a $12.50 registra­ tion fee which includes lunch. Registration is limited. Pre­ register by sending your check (Payable to Michigan State University) to: Susan Mireley, Associate Professor, Depart­ ment of Human Environment and Design, MSU, 206-B Human Ecology, East Lansing, MI 48824. Carpenter, Terry Powell, Zandra Gusey, Polly Sayles, Alicia Krebs, Borja Goni, Bobbi Butcher, Brandy Stevens and elementary school student Katie Sampson and Brian Stewart. Public invited to take part in annual 4-H Pancake Supper March 19 Eaton County 4-H clubs Entertainment will be pro­ will serve up pancakes with vided throughout the evening, butter and syrup, sausage, ap-maple products and honey, plesauce and coffee, milk or donated by area producers, tea, Saturday, March 19, at will be given away as door their ninth annual Pancakeprizes, and the Eaton 4-H Supper. Teen Club will have a Serving will be from 4-8:30cakewalk. The supper is open p.m. at the 4-H Building, to the community and senior located on the fairgrounds in citizens will be served family Charlotte. style, if desired. LINDIR FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past by Susan Hinckley Nashville was thought to have a record number of Civil War vets Back in 1930 Nashville was thought to have more veterans of the Civil War living within its corporate limits than any other town its size in Michigan. This probable record-setter was spelled out in a story that appeared on the front page of The Nashville News on June 12, 1930: “Nashville beieves it can boast the largest number of Civil War veterans within its borders of any town of its size in the state of Michigan. A count made by one of the G.A.R. men the first of this week shows there are nine of the ‘boys in blue’ who make their homes in this village. There are several veterans outside the village who might still be called local men, but the men whose names follow are all residents within the village limits. “They are: Myron B. Brooks, Charles Cruso, George Dean, Richard Wickwire, Gideon Kennedy, Lucien B. Potter, Jacob Haner, Chris A. Hough and John Hinckley. Of these nine men, about half of them are John Hinckley (in the white shirt) was one of the Nashville men who was present at Appomattox court­ house in Virginia when Lee surrendered to Grant on April 9, 1865, ending the War Between the States. Hin­ ckley, Web Cole and Jack Wertz, all local men, had par­ ticipated in the big Richmond-Petersburg offensive which resulted in the surrender. In 1930, Hinckley was among ten Civil War veterans still living within the corporate limits of Nashville. He is seen here with his wife Sarah and other family members at a Chrsitmas gather­ ing about 1910. active and able to be about town. Others of them are able to be about town. Others of them are able to be about their homes but seldom get down town. Their average is about 87 years, making a total age of 783 years. Some of them have passed the 90-year mark by one or two years, and 85 is about the lowest age of any of the ’youngsters.’ “It would be interesting to know for a certainty whether any other town of this size in Michigan could muster nine veterans who would equal the 'ages and activity of these nine men. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic are rapidly thinning out until they are pointed to with pride as one of the outstanding posses­ sions of any community. Nashville should be proud to boast these men among its citizens.” There is no evidence in subsequent issues of The News that Editor A.B. McClure’s challenge ever brought a response. In fact, in the following issue he added another name to Nashville’s list, apologizing for omitting the name of Richard Miller from the initial story. This brought Nashville’s tally to ten. The village’s Civil War veterans were again in the news about a year later, for the “high” and “low” age records they set at a Hastings event. The Nashville News reported on May 28, 1931: “Barry County’s Civil War veterans were honored by the Hastings Lions Club Monday when the club tendered them a dinner and a program in the American Legion hall. Gideon Kennedy of Nashville, 93 years old, was Could Nashville in 1930 boast more surviving Civil War veterans than any other town of its size in Michigan? There was apparently no challenge to Editor McClure s claim. Ten veterans lived within the village limits, and several more were considered local men though they lived outside the borders of Nashville. Nine men were named in McClure's initial story; another was added a week later. the oldest veteran present,.and Lee and his armies at Ap­ those turbulent war years. George O. Dean of Nashville pomattox and the close of the One of them was John Hin­ ckley, who had falsified his probably carried off another Civil War. “These two men are John birthdate in order to enlist at record for a “youngster” of 89. He drove his own car and (‘Jack’) Hinckley and Webb age 16 in the Regular Army, carried another veteran with Cole, both of whom were ac­ serving with the 23rd Regi­ him. tive participants in the engage­ ment, Illinois Infantry, until “Other veterans from here ment. John Wertz, another the close of the conflict. who attended were Richard Nashville man, now deceased, Another was George Dean Wickwire, 89, William was also a participant in this (the “youngster” at the Barry Bivens, Jacob Haner, Charles historical event, and it was in County gathering in 1931). Cruso and Frank Rowley. this engagement Mr. Wertz His story of when and where Capt. L.B. Potter and M.B. received a shell wound in his he first and last saw Lincoln Brooks were unable to head which made him a semi­ was published in The attend.” invalid for the rest ofhis days. Nashville News on various Since Bivens and Rowley “The battle was one of the occasions, and we will con­ had not been mentioned in the largest and hardest of the en­ clude this article next week 1930 story, they probably tire war, the fighting being in­ with his report. resided outside the village cessant, day and night, until We also will tell you about limits at that time. There the night of April 1-2, when Captain Lucien B. Potter of seems to be no clear record of Grant’s forces succeeded in Nashville, who met Lincoln in just how many Civil War turning Lee’s left flank, with Illinois some two years before veterans Nashville might have the capture of 10,000 the “railsplitter” was elected claimed if those living outside prisoners, and rendering president in 1860. the corporate limits had been Lee’s position so untenable And, finally, we will tell included in the G.A.R. count that he was forced to sur­ you about Myron (“Barney”) initially reported by Editor render. Both Cole and Hin­ Brooks, Nashville’s last sur­ McClure in 1930. ckley were at Appomattox as viving Civil War Veterans, With so many of the Union the time of the surrender.” whose death in 1936, from a veterans living in or near the There were at least a few self-inflicted pistol wound, community, The Nashville • local veterans ofthe Civil War ended the community’s link to News frequently carried war­ still living in the 1930s who an historic chapter of time recollections of the could recall seeing, or even America’s past. “boys in blue,” who called shaking hands with, President (To be continued them to mind from time to Abraham Lincoln during next week) time, particularly on certain anniversaries of the conflict. An example appears in The News issue of March 29, 1923: “Two of our remaining Civil War veterans are going over in their minds this week iiimui mu utimiiiitiiiii mriti m in itiiiiim iiiiiim mitmiin vivid memories of 58 years ago. It was on March 27, 1865, that Grant opened his Tuesday, March 15 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Club meeting, 4-H big offensive on the Building, Fairgrounds. 7:30 p.m. Cat Clinic, Kardel Hall, Richmond-Petersburg front, Fairgrounds. which eventually resulted on Wednesday, March 16 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H April 9, in the surrender of Bldg. Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Small Animal Board meeting, Extension Office, Charlotte. Saturday, March 19 - 4-8:30 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. March 21-26 - Agriculture & Natural Resources Week, MSU. Free program schedule available at the Extension Office. Mon., March 21 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting, Extension office, Charlotte. Tues., Mar. 22 - 7:30 p..m. Eaton County Jr. Livestock Board meeting, Extension office, Charlotte. Wednesday, March 23 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 26 - State 4-H Rabbit Show, MSU. Monday, March 28 - 7:30 p p.m. 4-H Livestock Judging Selection Workshop, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, March 30 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Sat., Apr. 2 - 9:30 a.m. Regional 4-H Model Meeting InvitaInvita­ tional, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nancy’s Beauty Shop In this artist's conception of the historic event. General Robert E. Lee is seen riding to Appomattox courthouse to surrender the Confederacy to the .Union forces led by General U.S. Grant. The battle leading up to the surrender was one of the "largest and hardest of the entire war, with fighting being incessant, day aand night," remembered two local Civil War veterans who were there, and recalled the action for The Nashville News in 1923. In the surrender, Grant allowed Lee and his officers to keep their side-arms; and troops were permitted to keep their horses. 157 S. 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Service.......... 9:45 .... 11 .... 7 ......7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ...7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study................... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 CHURCH OF Sunday School 10 a.m. 4.M. Service.............. 11 a.m. P.M. Service.................. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Fish & Chicken Fry Maple Valley Alumni Assoc, annual banquet set for May 28 The annual banquet honoring been reserved for class groups all alumni from the school wishing to meet prior to the VFW Post 8260, Nashville, Ml districts of Nashville, Ver-banquet.. To reserve a montville and Maple Valley classroom please contact an will take place at 7 p.m. on alumni association secretary. Officers for the Maple Saturday, May 28 at Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Valley Alumni Association Serving... 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. All All alumni alumni from these are: Douglas Kelsey, class of CHAIRPERSON — ALBERTA LEWIS schools and their guests are in- 1967, president; Mark Jarvie, oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo vited. Classroom space has class of 1974, vice president; Larry Filter, Nashville class of 1959, treasurer. Class secretaries are: Nashville, Nancy (Moore) Ostergren, Vermontville, 1958; Patti (Schaub) Wright, NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE & MAPLE VALLEY Vermontville, 1958; Vermont­ ville, Anna Mae (Brumm) Schaub, Vermontville 1937; and Maple Valley, Julie (Dormer) Khouri, Maple Every year your Alumni Association honors teachers Valley 1982. who have taught in our schools. This year we would like People interested in helping to plan or set up for this dinner, you to nominate that special teacher whom you remember please contact one ofthe above from school. individuals to volunteer. Please complete the nomination slip below and return A special segment of this by April 15th. year’s program will include special honors to be bestowed ALUMNI BANQUET ... MAY 28, 1988 upon two retired teachers. If you are an alumni of one of • 7:00 P.M. • these school districts and ELIGIBILITY: (HONORED TEACHER) remember a special teacher • Must have taught in Maple Valley, Vermontville or from elementary, junior high, high school or a special class, Nashville School Districts. nominations are being accepted • Must be retired. until April 15. • Must be living. Nominations for special teacher are to be sent to Nancy Past Teachers Honored: Ostergren, 11903 W. Iva Reed, Greta Firster........................ .1986 Lawrence, Nashville, MI 49073. Teachers who are eligi­ 1 Gertrude Montgomery, Jennie Boyd ble for this honor must have taught in the Vermontville, (Clip Here and Return) Nashville or Maple Valley To: Nancy Ostergren, 11903 W. Lawrence school districts. In addition, this person must be retired aud Nashville, Ml 49703 still living. TEACHER NOMINATED For additional information ADDRESS (if known) call Doug K eU's e y , 517-726-0574 or 313-624-1595; Larry Filter, NOMINATED CLASS of 517-852-1878; or Nancy Ostergren 517-852-1760. Kevin Burd carries sap to the collection tanks. FRIDAY, MARCH 18 (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 Attention! - ALUMNI - CH-OS. GREAT FOR HORSES - 40 acres of land with a nice three bedroom home. Barn with box stalls; some fencing. Lovely location and more land available. Priced at only $69,900. CH-83. THREE BEDROOM newer L-78. 20 ACRES of land with home located on 10 acres of land. The home has 1 ’A baths, a full basement, 2% car gar­ age and a pole barn. Located approx. 6 miles from Char­ lotte. Only $59,500. some woods. F43. JUST LISTED - 120 acre dairy farm located in Ionia County with approx. 95 tilla­ ble acres. This property includes two homes a newer three bedroom ranch land Possible contract terms. CH-81. COUNTRY LOCATION Ranch style home with full basement and some appliances, attached garage. Just $39,900. V-43. SOME WORK STILL NEEDED but only $27,500 for this home with a large kitchen, dining room, living room and a barn. PAVED ROAD LOCATION and a two story older home — barns, silos and outbuildings. Call for details and a showing. CH-80. Four bedroom home with gar­ M 23. THORNAPPLE LAKE - Nice four bedroom home, two car garage, double lot and a sea wall. $34,900 with possible L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE . contract terms. CH-63. PRICE REDUCED! Three age, deck. $32,500. HOME SITES - Water and sewer available. Contract terms. Priced to sell. THIS THINKING OF SELLING acres of land and a large two SPRING? PLEASE CALL WE story, four bedroom home for WOULD LIKE TO TO WORK only $38,900. Barn included. YOU! GO JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH................ CHRIS STANTON BOB GARDNER CINDY DOOLITTLE STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN - FOR 852-0712 852-9191 543-0598 726-0331 726-0605 726-0555 (Lansing) 321-3029 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 15. 1988 — Page 7 Space study group offers three options to school board It would mean fewer Presently there are 10 by Shelly Sulser Boggess said. He admitted, classrooms would be required classrooms with 27 or more The co-chairmen of a space however, that the committee for the same number of pupils. Under the cluster con­ and equipment study group had not contacted other students; there would be bet­ cept, there would be only one appointed by the Maple districts with the cluster plan ter interaction between class with 27 students. Valley Board of Education in place to determine success teachers, consequently the The plan would eliminate last fall to determine problems and structure. same curriculum will be having the special education with classroom facilities and Boggess said the committee taught at each grade level. school equipment offered recommends later that the Continued on next page three options to the trustees at board ask voters to consider a meeting Thursday. renewing the same millage usSteve Boggess of Vermont- ed for debt retirement on the ville and Lynn Mengyan of present junior-senior high Nashville, who head the building. 21-member Facilities and “This amount would be usEquipment Committee, said ed for facilities to replace the NEW MOVIES: Maid to Order • Beverly Huis Coo II • Hamburger HUI they found that there is a shor- portable classrooms, bus • Howling III • The Lost Boys • Spacetrails • Revenge ol the Nerds II • Jaws the Revenge • No Way Out • Robocop • Platoon • LaBamba • tage of facilities for: garage, and add storage Predator • Dragnet • Dirty Dancing • The Believers • Stagecoach • classrooms, both of a tradi- facilities,” he said. House II • White Water Summer • The Secret ol My Success • Summer ummer School coo • Roxanne oxanne • Masters asers ot the Universe • Gardens of tional and small group nature; In touring the schools, the Stone • Superman IV • Ishtar • American Ninja 2 • Outrageous school building storage for committee learned the overFortune • Hany and the Hendersons • Extreme Prejudice • Project X supplies or equipment, crowding problem at the Leathal Weapon • Tin Men • Creepshow 2 • Raising Ancona • Lady and the Tramp • Star Trek IV • The Wraith maintenance storage for elementary level was especial­ Co-Chairmen of the Facilities and Equipment Com­ COMING SOON: The Sicilian • A Adventures in Babysitting • The Big buses, cars, trucks, tractors, ly evident at Fuller Street mittee in the Maple Valley District Lynn Mengyan and Easy • Hellraiser • Stakeout • The Living Daylights • The Princess and similar maintenance School, Boggess said. Bode • Inner Space Steve Boggess give their ideas to the school board for equipment. “...while school was in ses­ $2.00 EVERYDAY Except “As the committee sees it, sion, we observed three three options to relieve a space shortage. TUESDAY 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! there are three options for us reading classes in the hallway, and storage space for tage, the committee highly Phone — 852-1948 to take,” Boggess said. hallways, one where a janitor supplies and equipment recommended the cluster con­ Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m. “One, do nothing; two, add teaching specialist was is very inadequate. cept, Boggess said, noting it rooms for building which meeting with four students In view of the space shor- could have seven advantages. would require additional taxes behind a screen partition in and three, utilize the present the entryway. Elementary facilities better by implemen- counselor Chris Green uses a storage room to meet with ting the “cluster concept.” “At the present time, the students. We observed the committee’s recommenda­ room is very small and crowdtions are short and long range ed with no windows and quite often the chidren wear coats in nature,” Boggess said. He said short range solu- because the overhead heating tions would include im- unit does not heat the lower plementing the cluster plan by part of the room,” Boggess using 35 classrooms for told the board. “The grades kindergarten through counselor also shares this room with a math teacher. six. “We also learned that every “This will leave two empty classrooms (one each) at both classroom is in use all day. Fuller and Maplewood,” he One portable is a fourth grade said. “These rooms could class, the other portable is then be used for your special divided in half for use by education, reading and math special education classes. Onclasses.” ly one of the portables has Using the cluster structure, toilet facilities. “The library and printhe committee suggested all kindergarten and three first cipal’s office is used at grade classrooms be located to various times by the social the Kellogg Elementary worker, occupational therapist, IEPC meetings, School building in Nashville. Two first grade rooms and speech therapist, hearing and the second and third grades vision testing, psychological would be housed at Fuller testing, and school pictures. Street and fourth, fifth and The teachers’ lounge is also a sixth grade would be taught at work room with ditto Maplewood if the cluster machine, paper cutter, sup­ plies and a laminating system were implemented. “We looked at this as a five machine. “As ofJan. 12, 1988, there year plan (and) Our percep­ tion was immediate action were 387 students at Fuller within the next school term,” Street with class size from 22 Boggess said. He added the to 27 pupils,” Boggess stated. “The crowded conditions,” cluster system has been used by other school districts in the he said, “that exist at Fuller past “when other districts are also applicable to Kellogg and Maplewood. However, combined.” “How would this system we did not observe classes in work, seeing how we have the the hallways at either Kellogg same number of children and or Maplewood, and the the same number of number of students per buildings?” asked board classroom were somewhat smaller. Also, the classrooms secretary Bea Pino. Boggess explained the com- at Maplewood are larger than mittee found that Maplewood at Fuller or Kellogg. There are are no empty and Kellogg Elementary ““There Schools “have a little room to classrooms at any of the three play with” while Fuller is elementary schools. Maplewood does have a full. “With this, it would spread serious storage problem. 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Main EQUAL IWSIK lender �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 8 Nashville's PTO Carnival raises $1,921 for school projects The crowds packed the halls during the carnival at Fuller School last week. by parent volunteers for a cake walk where participants played a musical chairs type of game. When the music stopped, the person standing on the selected number won a cake. In the adult raffle, Tammi Halliwell won a 13 inch color television set donated by the PTO. Walter Pinchumbe won a lamp from Hickey Electric and Joshua Pierce won a cof­ fee brewer donated by Big Some kids just couldn't place the face at the PTO carnival when they looked at Fuller Street Elementary School Principal Joy Frith, right. Here, she sells a balloon Wheel. In the children’s raffle, to Marshall Magoon of Vermontville. Pre-Shampoo Mindy Garvey was named the CUTS winner of a Maple Valley worth of coupons for Fuzzy’s WllllllllllllllllllllllllirillllllllllllT199167480194 Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday jacket donated by the PTO, a Fun Room. Joberta - Monday, nine inch pizza from Good­ The PTO purchased all the Tuesday, Friday & Saturday "The Mirrors Image1 time Pizza and two coupons game prizes for the carnival Sylvia - Wednesdayy .juie m;moi>2 iiMoae. for ice cream from from and volunteers operated the 11 N. Main, Nashville McDonald’s. Ron Moore won games and decorated the FRENCH BRAIDS Phone 852-9192 Count down to Spring 35 Days a nine inch pizza from Good­ rooms. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 time Pizza of Nashville and Fawley said the profit from Saturdays 9 to ? Attention all Vermontville Jennifer Reid took home $5 the event has not been targeted Commodity food card holders. for any particular project as of Wednesday, March 16 is food Can yet. distribution day at the Ver­ montville Congregational EATON BOARD OF RELATORS for Church from 9 a.m. to noon. & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE All helpers be there by 8:30 Space Needs from page 7 a.m. 227 N- MA,N ST- NASHVILLE Any questions call Pat, 9 to 5:30 Daily teacher go to Kellogg. Also in Phone (517) 852-1915 726-1040. combining by grades, the or Phone 852-1916 children from the entire Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate Realtors Institute Maple Valley area will be together in the same learning EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR Eves. 726-0223 environment. DOC OVERHOLT............. ..... 852-1740 "Tomorrow is the best reason DON Not as many hot lunches STEINBRECHER...... ..... 852-1784 to buy a house today" would be transported to WARREN TRAVOLI......... ..... 852-1515 Kellogg, from 142 down to 75; and when a new pupil enters the Maple Valley 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI system, they will be placed in the classroom with the least number of students, Boggess • Nails for EARLY AMERICAN HOME: OPEN said. STONE PORCH is 10x90, 5 bed­ Spring • Tan rooms, library & parlor. This utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 Vt car The committee pointed out Into Spring • VERMONTVILLE • 2 STORY, 2 bed­ "turn of the century" home newer garage, on large lot in that the cluster concept would room home (new windows & Vermontville, nice yard and has many original features Tone Into Spring require some changes in the carpeting), 24x32 workshop & plus new furnace, vinyl siding trees! (V-240) transportation of students, and “In Class’* garage wired for 220. Many & storm windows. Listed at possibly longer travel time. new improvements! I Make $59,900. (V-242) Board Treasurer Jerry To qualify for drawing, an appointment and check out Brumm told the committee he the value for yourself!! Listed purchase a... would like to see three im­ at $29,900. (V-245) mediate steps taken: NOW $140,000 FOR THIS 200 “Number one, I’d like to ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM All see a redirection of a sub­ fenced for livestock, 25A 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM • committee (to study equip­ woods, 120A tillable (balance or by March BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story ment options). Two, I’d like is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, to see the committee give us "country home" sets high, — Drawing March 31 — 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 some idea of cost to imple­ BUILT IN 1985 - TWO BEDROOM beautiful view, many good For a... w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool ment the cluster plan. Three, HOME on 10 acres for $30,000. barns and buildings. Priced at barn. Large paved barnyard & Additional 40 acres of land FREE NOTEWORTHY LIMO RIDE contact someone with one or $140,000. Possible land con­ lagoon system. (90 acres till­ available. (CH-252) tract terms (F-123) two years with the cluster con­ able.) Land contract terms. _________ (1 hour) cept,” Brumm said. 21 acres More land available. (F-230) 65 ACRES ■ SO ACRES TILLABLE - HUNTERS DREAM Boggess said the committee Quaker Brook borders on part with woods & Thornapple would be receptive to giving VACANT PARCELS: of property. Some muckland. River. 5 acres tillable, good further study to the matter. Contract terms. Listed at building sites. (VL-254) ROLLING 16 ACRES Some $45,500. (VL-228) The board took no action on 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ woods, creek, rolling — good any of the committee’s three building site — barn on prop­ 11 ACRES - FRONTS ON SMALL VILLE - Partially wooded, well recommendations. erty. East of Vermontville. and septic. (VL-256) by Shelly Sulser Nashville’s annual Parent­ Teacher Organization (PTO) carnival, using a fairy tale theme Friday, generated $1,921 for upcoming school projects, said co-president Sue Fawley. “It’s down just a little bit compared to past years but our expenses were up too,” Fawley said. “I thought it went very well.” Held at Fuller Street Elementary School, the car­ nival offered games of every sort in all the classrooms along with a raffle, pizza, face painting and balloons. Over 70 cakes were made $5 Vermontville news 945-9554 ACTION Want-Ads MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Bobbie’s 1-517-852-0940 Tanning, Toning or Nail Extension Package of $50 more 31st. LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES - Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. k (VL-144) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) My special way to say (VL-124) 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA - Mostly all tillable. Maple Valley Schools..£ (VL-260) Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! Thank You We you too! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 9 Little Amber Barron of Nashville, held by her mother, Tari Barron, picks a duck with a number bn the bottom in hopes of winning a prize in a game at the PTO carnival Friday. STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Vera Jordan paints the face of Joshua Thorne. Darlene Kirwin, left, and Candice Mapes conduct the drawings for the children's raffle. Winners were drawn every seven minutes.(Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. WEIGHT CONTROL SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 8:30 p.m. For Sale .-$4O00 KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. For more information call ... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 SPRING FEVER VALUE DAYS « (i!W A young carnival goer gets ready to play some games after buying his tickets CORRECTOL from Gerri Long at the carnival. \ Correctoll lLAaXxAaTtIVnEeI Leisure program teachers needed at M. V. Maple Valley Community teachers for leisure time Education is looking for classes. They are people like NASHVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE Baseball & Softball SUMMER BALL SIGN UP NIGHT Mon., Mar. 21 • 7 p.m. FULLER STREET GYM Bring sign up sheets when you come. sW W you, who enjoy sharing a certain skill or hobby with others. All prospective instructors are asked to inform the office of their particular talent. Remember, ifyou have a skill or talent that you enjoy, chances are there are others in the community who would en­ joy sharing it with you! Classes will begin again the middle of April. 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OPEN 9 to 6 Monday thru Saturday Ph. 852-0845 • 219 Main St., Nashville �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 10 Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High honor roll named Baker, Janet Boldrey, bitt, Angel Beardslee, Derek Kevin Stewart, Aaron Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Brown, Dana Cole, Garth Walker, Stephanie Whitmore. Tom Brock, Kim Burdick, Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Davison, Tim Edinger, Dempsey, Connie Dickinson, Angela Felder, Sheryl Bobbi Butcher, Barry Renee Dingman, Dennis Finkler, Andrea Gardner, Carpenter, Josh Carroll, Mike Downing, Tom Dunham, Jim Michele Gordon, Mike Cheeseman, Amanda Conner, Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tim Gussey, Brent Haag, Carrie Tracy DeGroot, Lesley Ferrier, Frank Furlong, Helsel, Jason Hoefler, Debra Dipert, Gene Dishong, Mike Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, Everett, Greg Flower, Matt Kandy Hart, Brice Helena Lehman, Nathan Forell, Chris Gardner, Borja Hasselback, Steve Hay, Kelly Lindsey, Lisa Long, Dan Goni, Kim Goodman, Marci Hickey, Tracy Hughes, Jeff Lundquist, Kirk MacKenzie, Goodner, Mark Goodrich, Knoll, Vicky Koch, Pat Lit- Mike Martin, Darla McGhan, Zandra Gusey, Aaron Harr, nianski, Dianna Mahoney, Shannon McLaughlin, Ron Debra Harvey, Ryan Hickey, D.J. McIntyre, Chris Mudry, Merrill, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Bob Hill, Naki Histed, Kris Chris Musser, Matt Nehmer, Orman, Lee Ossenheimer, Hulsebos, Patty Jarman, Kelli Chip Reese, Mindy Reid, Daron Othmer, Terry Platte, Kiger, Kristen Kraai, Heidi Jeremy Reynolds, Amy Amy Rasey, Kristin Reid, An- Luna, Kris Mahoney, Joe Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, dy Robotham, Weston Rooks, Mater, Cody Mattson. Darcy McGhan, Rick Mer­ Tim Schilz, Vikki Slocum, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, Darrel Stine, Mike Tanner, Tara Smith, Jennifer Swartz, rill, JoElla Miller, Manuel Michelle Vogel, Dayton Brenda Thomas, Neil Moreno, Greg Olmstead, Julie Orman, Heather Owens, Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob Williams, Nikki Wood. Rob Pool, Terri Powell, 10th Grade Williams. All A’s - Angie Bahs, Scott Michelle Reid, Kristin 9th Grade Royston, Kylie Ryan, Matt All A’s - Emily Butler, Jody Knoll, Brandon Roscoe. Jody Aiken, Tina Benjamin, Schaub, Faith Schilz, Kathy DeGroot, Ryan Rosin, Tina Steve Bowen, Kristen Sinko, Chris Sipes, Angie Yost. Tammy Ashley, Joe Bab- Brzycki, Jeff Butler, Kathy Smith, Bryan Smith, Joe Carl, Jackie Carmoney, Lisa Sprague, John Sprague, Carpenter, Shannon Carter, Travis Swinson, Sonya Roger Claypool, Cevin Cor- Thompson, Heather Tobias, PORTRAIT nish, Tim Cupp, Cindy Karris True, Brenda Valdick, Hansen, Michelle Hoffman, John Vincent, Pam Williams, PHOTOGRAPHERS Renee Hoyt, Nicole Kipp, Greg Wood, Tammy WoodDue to company expansion, Olan Mills Portrait Studios have immediate openings for photographers in our Kerri Lamie, Dawn Lund- bury, Sherry Woodman. Pictorial Church Directory Division. Mature person, high quist, Karol McArthur, Jean12th Grade school graduate minimum. Must be able to TRAVEL nine Miller, Darrin Neff, All A’s - Kim Bahs, Delena extensively the entire state (home weekends only). 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Carter, Lloyd Cooper, Dale ALSO... 11th Grade We need 3 telephone sales managers in our advertis­ All A’s - Melissa Barnhart, Dickinson, Trudy Dingman, ing department to travel extensively and sell portrait Aaron Brewer, Jennifer Kurt Duke, Sandy Ells, Matt offers. E.O.E. M/F Fisher, Deanna Hagon, Nick Ewing, Jeff Fisher, Rick Priddy, Jennifer Robotham, Halstead, William Harr, Ran­ dy Hoyt, John Johns, Vera Jordan, Dan Kellogg, Connie Krebs, Scot Lenz, Diona Morawski, Tim Morris, Dan Murphy, Annette Powers, Betsy Roberts, Mike Royal, Michele Schantz, Randy Don't leave school without it Sears, Lori Smith, Mike Stambaugh, Ronda Steinbrecher, Eric Terpening, Paul Thomson, Mickey Tilley, Jim Venton, Mary Walliczek. 7th Grade All A’s - Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Dan Finkler, Natalie Haeck, Kyle Neff. Matt Brown, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Marcee Byrd, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Becky Cor­ kwell, Kale Dipert, Kelly Eastman, Jason Epler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Greg Gam, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Angie Howard, Julie Huckendubler, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Sam Mitchell, Man­ dy Mix, Kathy Morgan, Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, Becky Shapley, Mindy Shoup, Susan Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Heather Steward, Kim Thompson, Mike Trowbridge, Lisa Williams. 8th Grade All A’s - Cabe Allen, Dawn Root, Leigh Stine. Steven Ainsworth, Michelle Vocational Education...... Enrolling fornext school year The future is yours - choose now from 24 career oppor­ tunities avail­ able in Eaton County. Agriculture Auto Mechanics Auto Body Banking Occupations Child Care Er Guidance Commercial Art . Cosmetology Computerized Accounting Data Entry Data Processing Computer Assist. Drafting Drafting Electronics Food Service Health Occupations Home Construction Legal Secretary Style Review coming Cindy Potter of Nashville, a member of the Busy Beigh II 4-H Club, sews an outfit she is preparing for the upcoming 4-H Style Review planned for April 16 in Hastings. The annual event will be held at the First United Methodist Church starting at 7 p.m. and the 4-Hers' projects will be judged by age categories. The event is open to crocheting and knitting as well, said organizer Shirley Mater. Participants should sign up by March 25. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Kellogg School 'honor roll' Bryans, Jeremy Brzycki, Jeff 4th Grade All A’s - Amanda Bryans, Burpee, Retha Byrd, Shannon Tracy Hickey, Jody Hickey, DenHerder, Shannon Fawley, Sarah McKelvey, Jennifer Rich Furlong, Donna Garrett, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, Reid. B Average - Shawn Covey, Todd Gurensey, Stacee Scott Heyboer, Kelly Hull, Hawkins, Mariah Jacobs, Sarah Kenyon, Nichole Kir­ Kim Johns, Amy Kipp, Mike Kuempel, Jason Lamance, win, Heather Rollins. Jon Mitchell, Cindy Potter, Sth Grade All A’s - Andrea Hubka, Mirian Schantz, Cheri Kay Jenny Mittelstaedt, Holly Sessions, Justin Slocum, Sabrina Stevens, Jessica Taylor. B Average - Nicole Beard- Sutherland, Tara Sutherland, slee, Allison Burpee, Danielle Amber Tanner, Justin Thrun. Cook, Nate Dipert, Angela Thank You Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Independent Bank Amanda Greenman, B.J. Jar­ CARD OF THANKS Corp, completes man, Julie Jowers, Sarah I wish to thank everyone Leep, Matthew Mace, April involved in my “Surpirse” retire­ stock offering McDiarmid, Scott McKelvey, ment party. Thank you to all the Independent Bank Corpora­ Christin Ossenheimer, Amie people that helped with the tion, the Ionia-based bank Reid, Mike Williams. party, the gals who furnished 6th Grade salads, and the ones who stayed holding company, has com­ All A’s - Brandy Loy, Lisa to clean up afterwards. Thanks to pleted a public offering of 450,000 shares of common Metzger, Chris Miller, Ben Lyle, Mary and kids for the prop­ stock at a price of $6.75 per Mudry, Dwight Peebles, Wil­ eller, “The Gang” for the coat, and for all ofthe cards I received. ly Rooks. share. B Average - Jolene Adams, Special thanks to my wife and all The underwriting was co­ managed by The Chicago Stephanie Bouwens, Frank of my kids. Hank Cowell Corporation and Roney & Co., Detroit. The proceeds of the offer­ ing will be used to retire short term debt and for general cor­ porate purposes. 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FREE college credit available in most classes for high school students, recent graduates and adult education students. EATON AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING *nd EMPLOYMENT SERVICES For more information call your high school counselor or the Vocation­ al Education Department, Eaton Intermediate School District. ___Ph. 543-5500 Ext. 60 In Eaton County 27% of the Vocational Education graduates go on to college. ★ FREE Installation * Unity Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 11 Maplewood Elementary honor roll announced Third Grade All A’s - Devon Durkee, Holly Eaton, Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krive, Brady Simpson, Seth Wright. B Average - Chris Baker, Mandy Beemer, Jon Bowers, Brent Braden, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Tim Harmon, Richie Krebs, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Jared Osbourne, Jamie Oster, Amy Jo Parish, Jeff Royston, Derek Sadler, Robert Slocum, Casey Smith, Nicholas Thompson, Jason Williams, Mary Woodman. Fourth Grade All A’s - Katie McDougal, Katie Sampson, Amber Snoeyink. B Average - Ethan Berry, Joann Cwik, Chamell Ellison, Jennifer Fajnor, Kerri Gibson, Robbie Graham, Misti Jones, Lindsey Krolik, Nicole Lake, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Travis Melvin, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Kristy Priddy, Chad Rogers, Wayne Shance, Julie Skelton, Leah Sleep, Andy Swartz, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Tara Whipple. Fifth Grade All A’s - Donita Aseltine, Jodi Mazurek, Amanda Ordiway, Jeannie Thompson, Matt Williams. B Average - Teresa Aiken. Dan Bailey, Brad Balko, Melissa Bailiff, Dick Baker, 7r / 7 7 l John Baker, Dena Bignail, John Bowerman, Chuck Brand, Lanette Brumm, Barry Byington, yg, Keith Carpenter pr, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey a empsey,, Richard car Dunham, David Dunn, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg Halliwill, Nate Halliwill, Dana Hasselback, John Hill, Daniel Jenkins. Suzan Koch, Chrissy Litnianski, Tobi Mazzoni, Jimmy McMillon, Danielle Oliver, JeffPennington, Mark A Charlotte man has been honored with a Citation Award from Michigan 4-H Youth Programs for his support of county fair 4-H exhibits. John O’Bryant received the award from Michael J. Tate, assistant director of Extension, for 4-H, during a banquet Feb. 27 at the Michigan State University Kellogg Center. O’Bryant served for 23 years with the Michigan Department of Agriculture Fairs and Racing Division before retiring in January. As fair coordinator andd com­ modity coordinator, he traveled nearly a half-million miles attending all of Michigan’s 91 fairs. MARCH 29, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville. PURPOSE: Andrew Anderson is requesting a special use permit in order to place a modular home on property located at 111 E. Casgrove. The property is zoned R-1. RON BRACY, Secretary ls Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Simplicity— Pre-season Treason. The factory would shoot us if they knew what we did with their HURRY! ONLY 2 LEFT! 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The awards banquet was part of the 4-H Leadermete, a statewide leader training and recognition event that brought 300 4-H volunteer leaders and special guests to the Kellogg Center. Help Wanted Minutes of Regular Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Febuary 25, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held February 25, 1988 at the Council Chambers in Nashville. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President John Hughes. Present: Hinckley, Filter, Kienutske, Mason, Tobias and Hughes. Absent: Ainslie. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and approved. Communications were read by the President. They were an invitation’to an open house from The Accident Fund of Michigan and a Thank You note from the Clerk. Mr. Richard Sweet was present concerning the property lines of Lot 27. The Village will have the property surveyed and posted. Motion by Tobias, supported by Filter to give first option to rent the parking spaces on the south side of the property behind Village Hall to the restaurant and the occupants of the two apart­ ments. Ayes: Filter, Kienutske, Tobias, and Hughes. Nay: Mason, Hinckley. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Hinckley to do the curb and gutter and paving on South State Street from Sherman Street to Railroad Street, at an approximate cost of $30,000. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Kienutske to pur­ chase 800 sugar maple trees from Horach’s Nursery at an approximate cost of $4,000, to be planted at the sewer ponds by the FFA. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Mason, supported by Tobias to amend the motion of January 28, 1988 concerning fire and ambulance calls to read "to receive up to two hours compensation”. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to adopt the 1988-89 activity budget. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Filter, supported by Kienutske to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. March 10, 1988 John Hughes, President Pamela Goodbey, Clark EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Barry County Child Abuse Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. Council is seeking a paid part­ High School time person to coordinate and Monday, March 21 direct child abuse prevention *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, programs, community education *Macaroni & cheese, mashed programs and fund raising potatoes or peas, applesauce, events for the Council. Individu­ bread/butter. al must have administrative Tuesday, March 22 knowledge, ability to work with *Salad, *Tostizza, a wide variety of people and ♦Ravioli, green beans, skills in writing and public peaches, salad bar. speaking. Send resume by April / 1, 1988 to: P.O. Box 304, Hast­ Wednesday, March 23 ♦Salad, *Hamburger, ings, MI 49058. ♦Cheeseburger, corn, pears. Thursday, March 24 ♦Salad, *Chicken patty on bun, *Hot dog, peas, plums, / cookie, salad bar. Friday, March 25 7 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna 7 sand., com, applesauce. 7 ♦Choose ♦Choose one one entree, entree, exra extra J entree 75 cents each. A choice Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of of lowfat white or chocolate lead in drinking water from certain piping systems where the water has remained stagor whole milk is served with nant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the current drinking water standard (50 parts each meal. per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the principal sources Menu subject to change. of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. The national school lunch pro­ Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, gram prohibits discrimination Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have supported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable on the basis ofrace, color, na­ water piping systems. The plumbing industry and homeowners who may construct potable tional origin, sex or handicap. Village of Vermontville and Nashville • PUBLIC NOTICE • (Lead, Drinking Water and You!) Maplewood School Monday, March 21 Rib steak, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and butter, cherry cobbler. Tuesday, March 22 Pizza, com, peanut butter sdw., peaches, cake. Wednesday, March 23 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, green beans, peanut butter sdw., mix fruit. Thursday, March 24 Hot ham and cheese, baked beans, potato sticks, applesauce. Friday, March 25 Chicken nuggets, dip, french fries, peas, bread and butter, pears. Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Monday, March 21 Reg. or cheese hotdogs, french fries, cherry sauce. Tuesday, March 22 Tacos, lettuce/cheese, com, fruit choice. Wednesday, March 23 Chili, crackers, celery sticks, pears, peanut butter sand. Thursday, March 24 Pizza, peas, applesauce. Friday, March 25 Reg. or cheese burritos, com, pears. *A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes forjoining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new installations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a few hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a significant con­ centration of lead in the water. The health department is recommending that those pip­ ing systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building’s piping system. “The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. “Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health ef­ fects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. “EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and preg­ nant women. “Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: ...if your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old, or — if you have soft or acidic water, or — if water sits in the pipes for several hours.” Besides lead in water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: air — from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food — from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items — lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object containing lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning in the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advised to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contact your water department at... Ver­ montville 726-1429, Nashville 852-9571. �The Maple Volley Newt, Naehville. Tuesday. March 15. 1988 — Page 12 Benedict Farms basketball team wins Hastings YMCA A League title Winner* in the C major league were: (front row left to right) Mike Meade, Ken Meade, Wayne Kirwin, Greg Lenz and in back, Bub Mitchell, Ed Gless and Geno C, Hunter safety classes planned March 16 is the deadline to sign up for hunter safety classes. They are scheduled for any intersted people on Thursday, March 24, 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 25, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, 5-9 p.m. in Kardel Hall bn the fairgrounds. fairgrounds. Participants must attend all 10 hours and must be 12 years or older as of March 26, 1987. Pre-registration is re- ADULTS Learn to Read Call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone... 852-9275 quested through the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Information needed is legal name, address, and birthdate. The class is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Starting Jan. 1, 1988 all hunters who were bom after January 1, 1960 will be required to complete an approved hunter education class and produce proof of completion or produce a previous hunting license in order to purchase a license for the 1988-89 hun­ ting season. This is a new DNR rule. The Benedict Farms basketball team were the first place finishers in the Hastings YMCA winter A league. In front, left to right,, M. Farrell, M. Benton, S. Beglin and in back are D. Frost, C. Benedict and T. Phenix. Missing are S. Jones and J. Rynstra. Sports IIIIIUllltllllllllllllilllllllllllllllHIIlllHIHHIHUIIinilllillllllll Maple Valley netters finish fourth in league play The 1988 varsity volleyball season at Maple Valley ended Saturday, March 5 following the team’s loss to Williamston 12-15, 12-15. The lady Lions played one of their best defensive games of the season said coach Carol Kraai. “We had some excellent blocking by Chris Gardner, Deanna Hagon and Kristen Kraai and some exceptional saves by Sheri Forel! and Kerri Lamie,” Kraai said. During regular season play, the team recorded nine wins and 12 losses. In league play, the team went to the league meet at Bronson in fifth place and arrived back home having finished in fourth. Kraai was extremely proud of her team and pleased for them as well, she said. “They worked hard during the season and the end results were their reward,” she said. The banquet was held Tues­ day, March 8 at Goodtime Pizza for the girls and their families. Voted most improv­ ed and most valuable by their teammates were first year player Deanna Hagon and fourth year athlete Sheri Forell respectively. Sheri Forell was also presented with SMAA all conference first team medal while Kristen Kraai received special men­ tion all conference certificate. Recent donations to Maple Valley's Memorial Scholarship Foundation announced JIM & ERNIE’S FARM & CARDEN CENTER 301 S. Main in Nashville • 852-0770 Open: 9-6 Mon.-Fri.; Saturday 9:30-4:30 SPECIAL! All BOOtS 4 A 04 ACC UTT STOCK UP NOW.............................. IV/O BULK CARDEN SEED IS IN! wide variety of Sweet Com Seed! Earliking (66 days) lochief (85 days) Kandy Korn Extrasweet (72 days) Ivory 'N Gold (Y&W) Also Ornamental and Miniature Corn CHICK DAY! This week is the last week to order chickens for April Chick Day! FREE CHICKS — ORDER NOW Hubbard Cat Food 2oibs$650 The 5-WAY HORSE VACCINE is in! Get yours now! Ph. 852-0770 One thousand dollars was received by the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation last week in memory of Major Stanley Mead from Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base Class of 1988 and Lynn Julia Mead. This contribution creates the newest listing under the Benefactor category as Friends and Family of Major Stanley Mead. Donations in memory of Nellie Wright were received from the Bismark Woman’s Fellowship and from the Bismark Community. Daryl and Kay Hartzler have donated in memory of Gregg Bumford and Durwood and Marilyn Rogers donated in memory of Glenn Dickinson. E.D. and Barbara Thompson contributed in memory of Jessie Williams Bowman and also contributed in memory of Rolland A. Dorman. A donation was also given in memory of Vernal Carpenter by Jane Th run an Junia and Elmer Jarvie. A contribution was received as well from Andrew and Susan Joostbems. Pages for a memorial scrapbook are being received and placed in the scrapbook, which will be of interest to people attending the alumni reunion in May, said cooranizer of the foundation Junia Jarvie. Plans are to have a Founders plaque completed soon bearing the names of. those who became founders with their $100 donations. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation whose purpose is to encourage good conscientious students who are graduates of Maple Valley Schools, who desire further training, and whose attitudes of study and cooperation in­ dicate a sincere desire to succeed. Anyone wishing more information about this founda­ tion can contact Junia Jarvie at Box 216, Nashville, Michigan. M.V. Lion eagers lose 73-60 to Comstock Park in districts Comstock Park choked offa late Maple Valley rally last Thursday night and held on to top the Lions 73-60 in the districts at Saranac. After trailing by as many as 20 points in the first half, the Lions cut the Colt lead to seven, 67-60, with just under three minutes left in the game. But Comstock Park hit six crucial free throws in the waining seconds to preserve the win. The Lions finish their season 6-15. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said his team outplayed Comstock Park in the second half, but the early margin was too much for his team to overcome. “I felt we played hard, but when we got down, energy­ wise, it just takes too much out of us to catch up,” said Reese. “You waste so much energy catching up, you know the other team is gonna surge and they did.” The Colts trailed 18-12 after one period and still led 29-23 three minutes into the second period. Then the game was all but decided when Comstock Park ran off 14 straight points for a 43-23 halftime margin. Maple Valley trailed 55-42 by the end of the third period and then to within seven in the fourth period before losing by the final 73-60 count. Scot Lenz tossed in 26 points and grabbed 11 re­ bounds for the Lions. Barry Carpenter, Brock DeGroot and Shawn Thompson all chipped in eight. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 15, 1988 — Page 13 Evans and Siple exchange wedding vows Michele Gayleen Shirley Evans and Michael Lee Siple were united in Holy Matrimony Nov. 21, 1987 at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Reverend Sally Nolen officiated. Organ music was provided by Deb Coley. Parents of the bride are Daniel and Vicki House and parents of the groom are Robert and Lois Siple, all of Vermontville. The bride wore an ivory satin swoop neckline with chantilly lace bishop sleeves, fitted bodice, full skirt with cathedral length train, and matching hat and veil. She carried a bouquet of silk red roses and ivory carnations. She was ushered down the ai­ sle by her father. The groom wore his navy dress blues. The groomsmen were attired in black tuxedos with red bow ties and cumber­ bun. Best man was Daniel Siple, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Mark Siple, brother of the groom, and Brian Ainsworth, cousin of the groom. Ringbearer was Jason House, brother of the bride. Ushers were Terry Hall and Ted Hall. liiliUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Obituaries lllllllIIlIllllIlllliliiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi.iiiiinHim,,.,,.,, Maid of Honor was Kelly Bachelder. Bridesmaids were Sarah Braden and Janice Siple; sister of the groom. Flower girls were Katie and Krysty Krive. The bridesmaids and flower girls wore floor length, red satin dresses. Guest book was attended by Amy Laverty. Helping in the kitchen were Judy and Renee Terpening, Loretta Pixley, Jerry Hall, Connie Kane, and Dawn Hall. Host and Hostess were Larry and Laurie Ainsworth. Flower ar­ rangements were made by Sheila Truman of Eaton Rapids, friend of the bride. A beautiful ivory tiered cake, topped with Precious Moments bride and groom, with three heart shaped cakes on the side was made by Sally Stall of Nashville. Gifts were opened the following Sunday at the Robert Siple home. Special guests of the couple included grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zillgitt of Vanderbilt, Michele’s great­ grandmother Mrs. Mildred Ewing, Aunt Betty Kost, sister Ronda Ann Philo, Shan­ non Tilley, Michael’s grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Messenger, and Jerry Schovan of Florida. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and-'has attended Davenport Business College. The groom also is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and has attended Lansing Community College. Michael is currently serving in the United States Navy at LeMoore Naval Air Force Station, in Calif. The couple has made their home in LeMoore. Anette Bobo l !}> l!i!>•! }te>r• R» !• lliter R • tB■ai•. «K,rth rthU ** RB ^KlpL ■ * ^tedrttoipn; ^htiHnaii ite xspi'fefe .tut kteM* la tataklil nn nsinfel lit ■ at ®irtth.ta Cqt*i. to Mm itek ktei Itapi x® 30$- FREEPORT - Anette Bobo, 59, of Freeport, the widow of Walter M. Bobo died Friday, March 11, 1988 at her home. Mrs. Bobo was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mrs. Bobo is survived by three daughters, Tracy Hendrickson, Sheila Bobo and Kim Datema all ofHunting ton, Indiana. Funeral service were held Monday, March 14,1988 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel in Freeport with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc. or the Amercian Cancer Society. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Menu Nashville—Blood pressure Local stop-smoking seminars to be Wednesday, March 16 day. Nashville—Leprecon Chopped beef steak and dress up day. offered in Maple Valley Mar. 21 gravy, potato gems, peas and Thursday, March 17 carrots, texas toast, marg., Nashville—St. Patrick Day Maple Valley Community seminars. citrus sections, 2% milk. party, bingo. HastingsHe has conducted several Education is offering two Thursday, March 17 Flower show at 10:30 and St. seminars in the past in this seminars on Monday, March Chicken with creole sauce, Patrick Day party. area as well as many others in 21. baby carrots, salad and dress- Middleville—Cards. The first is a Stop-Smoking Michigan and several other ing, rice, bread, marg., key Friday, March 18 Seminar at 6 p.m. and the se­ states. lime pie, 2% milk. Nashville—Bingo. For further information or cond is a Weight Control Friday, March 18 Monday, March 21 to register, call the Maple Seminar at 8:30 p.m. David Cheese quiche, scalloped Woodland—Wolverine Har­ Rowe will conduct the Valley Community Education tomatoes, fruit juice, danish, monica band to entertain at Office at 852-9275. marg., fresh fruit, 2% milk. 12:30. Nashville—Crafts. Monday, March 21 Hastings—Jan Leo to lead in Fruit glazed ham, suc- exercises at 10:30. cotash, baby carrots, biscuit, Tuesday, March 22 marg., pineapple chunks, 2% Nashville—Sing along. milk. Hastings—Puzzle. State Representative Tuesday, March 22 Meals are available for Italian meatballs, salad those over 60 years of age, dressing, Italian veg., and spouse even if under 60. THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN TASK FORCE ON IL­ spaghetti noodles, french Suggested donation for ConJ PEPSI PRODUCTS LEGAL DRUGS recently issued its report. The task force bread, marg., pudding, 2% gregrate meals is $1 with food milk. stamps accepted. All sites are concentrated on two approaches to fighting the drug problem: Events barrier free. Call 948-4856 education to prevent the use of illegal drugs, and enforcement Jays 18 Wednesday, March 16 before 1 p.m. one day in adof laws which make such drug use illegal. Two of the recom­ pks. ■■ + d dep. Hastings—Jan Leo to do ex- vance for reservations. Meals mended changes would allow the state to conduct wiretapping ercises at 10:30, Delton- are served at: to improve investigation of upper-level drug traffickers (34 Jenny Osgood to do flower ar­ Hastings, 120 N. Michigan 1988 Fishing other states already allow wiretapping), and the state to seize 12-oz. rangement at 12:15. - Monday thru Friday. real property and buildings that are bought with drug profits. pbuyo & Hunting Middleville--Cards. Nashville, Masonic Temple CHW® RAPE VICTIMS WOULD BE PROVIDED WITH VITAL MOVIE $1I 00 * Monday thru Friday. Delton, INFORMATION under a bill introduced in the House. Under Faith United Methodist Business Services House Bill 5417, all convicted rapists would have to be tested 4 Are Here! SPECIAL * Church - Monday, Wednes­ for AIDS and their victims would be notified of the results. LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in day and Thursday. Mid­ LEGISLATION AIMED AT PROTECTING THE Vermontville. Reasonable rates PARTY dleville, VFW Post - Monday Monday, PUBLIC FROM HARDENED JUVENILE OFFENDERS and dependable work for over 25 Wednesday and Thursday. * South End store 4 has been signed into law by the governor. Public Act 40 of years. 458 S. Main St. Woodland, Eagles Club S. Main, Nashville, Ml. 1988 will require the State Police to maintain arrest and finger­ 517-726-0100 Monday, Wednesday and print records ofjuveniles who commit serious crimes such as VERMONTVILLE ROOF-Friday. W D l*lhla O QC3£9".Q3<Ql9 £9 £ new HOUFRrSi: &SuSna. tth8r:u30T-h12u:r0s0. 8:30-11:00 Jk murder, armed robbery and auto theft. The new law ensures ING: specializing in all types of f Home delivered meals are that law enforcement officials and the courts will have the in­ roofing, residential, commer- also available at extra cost. formation they need for investigating and sentencing repeat cial, fully insured, licensed by offenders. the State of Michigan. 75036. PEOPLE CONVICTED OF POISONING FOOD, Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ WATER OR MEDICATION will face up to five years in lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 prison under House Bill 4832, approved by the legislature. VERMONTVILLE HARD­ Under the bill, people convicted of the charge would also face WARE is opening Sundays life in prison iftheir actions resulted in the death or great bodi­ 11:00 a.m.- 3 p.m., starting April ly injury of the person who was poisoned. In addition to the 10th. penalties for poisoning, the bill makes it a felony to falsely Pets claim that poison or some other harmful substance has been ad­ ded to food, water, etc. FOR SALE: AKC registered LEGISLATION PROTECTING MICHIGAN CORPORA­ Boxer pups, fawn and brindle, TIONS from hostile takeovers has been approved by the $150. Call after 4pm. 945-2603. legislature. The bill, House Bill 4907, requires a person or Miscellaneous group that attempts to take control of a corporation’s stocks to submit an “acquiring person statement” to the corporation to FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant express the intent ofthe takeover. The legislation is an effort to Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow put stockholders on a more equal footing with bidders. Trout, Walleye, Largemouth LOCATION: % mile south of Cloverdale Rd. on M-66. Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Homer Schantz Farm Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St, Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 Please consign early so we can get the best advertising of your days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. Frank M. Fitzgerald • OFF $439 CHIPS 4 4 * LICENSES hfJffL.*flt L.*flt ’jp kl»w ---- NEEDED----- Farm Machinery • Campers • Trucks • Construction Equipment • Autos • Boats • Recreation Vehicles ------------------ for our...---------------------- Annual Farm Consignment Auction Maple valley carpet care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 .RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 Saturday, April 9*n Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO equipment in our large advertisement coverage area. Real Estate and Auctioneering MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • 'Early Birds 6:15 a.m. 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9529 or 517-852-1699 Ca" Collect: NORB POLUS, Potterville 517-645-7654 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 15, 1988 — Page 14 Visiting day... by Heather Tobias “Visiting Day” is a short story written by Heather Tobias a junior at Maple Valley High School. Heather is currently enrolled in Norma Acher’s Writing for Publication class. Well Monday had rolled around once again. George hated Mondays, not because it was the beginning of the week, or because it was his day to talk to the therapist, or even because it was his day to clean the cafeteria after the patients ate their lunch. No, none of these things bothered him in the least. It made him happy to work, and unlike most of the patients, he en­ joyed his chats with the therapist. The reason George hated Mondays was because Mon­ days were visiting days. And on Mondays his older brother Chris always came to visit at exactly one o’clock. George knew for a fact Chris would be waiting in the visiting room with those same brown slacks. and that same dull orange shirt, and he would talk to George in the same childish voice. It wasn’t that George didn’t love his brother, he did very much. That was another cruel twist. George felt very guilty about not liking to see his brother. Chris was the only family he had. That is, the on­ ly one that came to see him. But this did not bother George. He didn’t like to talk to outside people that much. He wouldn’t mind at all if Chris stopped visiting him on Mondays. Maybe he would tell him that today. George felt so guilty about his feelings he couldn’t even tell his therapist. As he was ponder­ ing over these thoughts the nurse walked in. “George, there’s someone here to see you.” She said. George rolled his eyes and hopped off the bed. She had been saying the same thing every Monday for the past five years. As if he didn’t know who it was. He walked into the visiting room and choose a chair irnnnrflffffliTfffnnHTiTOffflTnnTnflfflnflfflTffnFfffflniiw Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS num iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiiih March 16 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. March 17 - Avoiding Wasted Dollars in Soil Fertility, 1-3 p.m. Barry Township Hall, Delton. March 21-26 - Natural Resource and Public Policy Week at M.S.U. Call the Extension Office at 948-4862, for a complete listing of programs. March 24 - Fair book Proofreading and Trophy Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 26 - State 4-H Rabbit Show, Livestock Pavilion, M.S.U., East Lansing, (entrants to be there at 8 a.m. Show begins at 9 a.m.) and RUST REPAIR | Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road * \/CDMHMT\/lI VEDRMMHOMNTT\/VlI ILI LCE,MMICUICAM C MICICUHICIGAMAN — PHONE — 517/7260319 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday across from his brother. “He even sits in the same chair everytime!” George thought to himself. “Well how are we today?” Chris asked. George wanted to say “I’m fine, but I don’t know about you.” but he bit his tongue and replied, “fine”. “Thats wonderful, how are our little jobs going?” Chris asked. George was very proud to have his own chores. The responsibilities made him feel very important. Without knowing it, Chris wounded his pride everytime he opened his mouth. But George was polite so he replied the same as last time. “Are we not feeling well today? We’re not very talkative.” Chris was prac­ tically cooing at him, like he would a baby. The therapist never talked to him like this. She treated him as an equal and made him feel good. He would forget that he was a little slow sometimes, and he wasn’t ner­ vous at all. But talking with Chris made him feel so frustrated and angry.. This usually led to the unexpected blow-ups that were sometimes so bad the nurses would have to give him a shot that would put him to sleep. But today would not be one of those days, George promised himself. He endured the rest of the hour somehow. Finally Chris left. left. George George felt felt guilty guilty and and confused. He knew he shouldn't hate his brother, but he also didn’t understand his feelings. For the rest of his day George sulked in his room and refused to eat. He would talk to. his therapist and she would understand. Maybe Chris wouldn’t come anymore, or at least not every Monday. From our readers: Check dog houses To the editor: Please check for wasps and hornets if your dog houses hasn’t been used all winter. Dorothy Mills Member of Humane Society Eaton County Kalamo Masons give benefit for M.V. Scholarship Foundation A spaghetti dinner for the benefit of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation is to be held Saturday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the Kalamo Masonic Temple. The dinner is being organiz­ ed and sponsored by the Kalamo Lodge number 327 F & AM with all profits to be turned over to the scholarship foundation. Tickets are priced at five dollars each and may be pur­ chased in Vermontville from John Rodriguez at Johnny’s Food Mart, Mark Jarvie at 5986 N. Ionia Rd., (or by calling 726-0198) and in the Nashville area from Junia Jarvie of 1954 Price Rd., (phone: 852-0830) or from Dave Mace at Mace Pharmacy. Only 80 tickets for the din­ ner are available. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation is a non-profit organization which was incor­ porated last year for the pur­ pose ofproviding scholarships to Maple Valley graduates to pursue training beyond high school. Only interest is used for the scholarships. This year, over $1,000 will be awarded. Free legal advice offered to senior citizens Southwestern Michigan Michigan Ave. from 9 to Legal Aide representatives 12:30 p.m. Group and in­ will be available for Barry dividual questions will be County senior citizens, age 60 answered concerning wills, and over, for free consultation guardianships, powers of at­ on Wednesday, March 23. torney, etc. The Barry County Commis­ In addition, Legal Aide sion on Aging will be hosting workers will be available to Legal Aide at the Hastings discuss legal concerns private­ Friendship Center, 120 N. ly. Questions will be handled Barry County 4-Hers and FFA members to hold fundraiser Barry County 4-Hers and FFA members are asking area residents to save pop cans and bottles, old newspapers, pennies and sales receipts from Eberhards and D and W grocery stores as part of a 4-H/FFA Fair improvement fund raiser. The youngsters are trying to raise enough money to retire the livestock building debt, which now stands at $9,132. All above items can be dropped off Satruday, April 9, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Barry County Fairgrounds, Pastoor’s (formerly Sav-Mor) in Middleville, Carl’s Market in Nashville and Felpausch in Delton. Newspapers and magazines should be separated and tied or put in bags. Plastic cannot be accepted. For pick-up anytime, call 945-5974, 945-5570, 623-8986 ir 721-8356. Eaton County to host first 4-H regional model invitational March 25 is the deadline to register for the first Regional 4-H Model Meeting Invita­ tional to be held April 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the 4-H Building on the Eaton County fairgrounds in Charlotte. Each 4-H team must consist of at least seven members, they need not include the pre­ sent officers. Registration forms are due Mach 25 to the Eaton County Extension Of­ fice, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, MI 48813. The contest is designed to teach 4-H’ers how to conduct a proper parliamentary pro­ cedure meeting. There are two divisions to choose from, demonstration or competition. Both will receive feedback from a panel ofjudges. Spec­ tators are also welcome! EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks.* Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARO J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 MSU program will focus on on a first-come basis. Seniors wishing to stay for lunch are asked to phone the Commission on Aging at 948-4856, at least one day in advance, to reserve a meal. A dessert potluck will follow. A $1 donation is requested for the meal. This program is made available through funding from the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Ag­ ing. Seniors do not have to be low income to consult with Legal Aide representatives. 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 fll..*»l .. - animal waste handling PARTS & SERVICE tRicharcls • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE • PARTS — ......... We service ell brands appliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC A MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDKIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JEN NAIR * MONTGOMERY WARD iMitkCM. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperianctd, Reliable & Reasonable By Roger A. Betz Ext. Agriculture Agent In the not too distant future, farmers will have to decide how they will dispose of animal wastes so they don’t become a potential threat to the environment. How that problem can be approached will be the focus Wanted WANTED: 264 Winchester MAG XTR. 726-1325 before noon or 726-0341 anytime. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1982 Olds 98 Regency Brougham, 2 door, buigandy with velour interior, loaded, new tires and exhaust, 1 owner, must see to appreciate, $5800. 517-726-0538. of a daylong meeting March 25 at Michigan State University. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 109 Anthony Hall. Sponsored by the MSu Department of Animal Science, the meeting is part of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week ac­ tivities March 21-26 at MSU. “During the program, we will look at the issues that brought the animal waste issue to the forefront for legislators, environmentalists and pro­ ducers,” says Julie Chapin, MSU animal science specialist. Speakers will include MSU specialists from the depart­ ments of Animal Science, Agriculture Engineering and Crop and Soil Sciences. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 35 — Tuesday, March 22, 1988 Three write-ins elected to Vermontville Council by Shelly Sulser Three write-in candidates were elected to the Vermont­ ville Village Council in the March 14 general election while the president, treasurer and clerk were returned to of­ fice and a new two-year trustee was chosen. Former trustee and presi­ dent pro-tem Lana Oster was defeated in her attempt to regain the position she previously held when write­ ins Russell Bennett, Michael Trumble and Sharon Faust took 77, 60 and 49 votes respectively. Oster, collecting only 13 votes, was a trustee for nearly the last four years before she resigned last month because of a temporary move from the village. Bennett, an incumbent, and Trumble and Faust were each elected to three available fouryear terms. A fourth write-in candidate, Janice Bailey, earned 18 votes. In the race for village treasurer, 76 votes were cast for incumbent Kathleen Marsh while her opponent, Ricki Hill, earned 41. Don Martin won a two-year trustee job taking 58 votes while his opponent, Erv Wagner, had 51. There were no candidates for village assessor. Village President Sue Villanueva was returned to of­ fice with 96 votes and Sharon Stewart had the most votes with 108 cast for her to stay village clerk. In Nashville, incumbent president John Hughes was re­ elected as was treasurer Lois Elliston. Both were unoppos­ ed Republicans seeking twoyear terms. Sixty votes were cast in the election. Hughes received 52 votes and Elliston, 59. Rose Heaton was chosen village clerk with 58 votes, replacing Pam Godbey who did not seek re-election. Assessor Justin Cooley, who had not formally run as a can­ didate for another two year term, was elected as a write-in with 56 votes. Incumbent trustees Marsha Ainslie, who netted 55 votes, and Larry Filter, who got 50 votes, were re-elected as well, while voters chose Ted Spoelstra, with 52 votes, to fill a third available seat vacated by Carl Tobias who chose not to run again. Russell Bennett Ted Spoelstra Ex-county man charged in Texas murder of former Nashville woman by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A former Hastings Township man is facing murder charges in Texas following the six-month disappearance of a former Nashville woman. Jay Langston, formerly of 2300 W. Quimby Rd., was arrested last month in Texas after law enforcement officials in Tomball, Texas, discovered the skeletal remains of Patricia Kathy Lovell, 31. A former local resident, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY_____ Oukrust mariiic^ Jury was selected and testimony began Monday in the manslaughter trial of Robert Oukrust, the driver in a fiery, one-vehicle accident that claimed two lives in Nashville last November. Testimony was continuing at press time Monday, and it was not known whether the trial would continue into Tuesday. Oukfust, of 483 E. Main. St., Vermontville, was ar­ rested after the Nov. 27 acci­ dent that left two dead and two injured. At Oukrust’s preliminary exam in December, a passenger testified that the four had been drinking before the 9:30 p.m. accident. A lab technician from Pen­ nock Hospital later testified that Oukrust registered a blood-alcohol level of .24 per­ cent after the accident. Investigating police officers also testified that Oukrust’s white pickup truck was travel­ ing 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when it left the road, flipped on its side and burst into flames. Two of the passengers were Lovell was last seen in August 1987 at the Old Water Hole Bar in Tomball, near Houston, Texas. On Jan. 9, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department discovered Lovell's remains in a woods near the bar. Officials said she had been stabbed several times in the chest. Detective Sgt. Charlie Self, of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, said Langston, 23, has confessed to murdering Lovell that night. "This boy took her out to the woods and killed her," Self said. "They were drinking, and they got to arguing. He had a hunting knife in his truck, and he took it out and stabbed her." Langston waived preliminary exam and was released on $30,000 bond. No trial date has been set, Self said. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post, who cooperated in the investigation, said Langston was with Lovell when the two left the bar early in the morning of Aug. 16. See Ex-county on page 2 G»SW MIC^HIG2ANW 490a58y ' GS, MICHIGAN 49058 later pulled out of the burning vehicle by police and firemen. Oukrust, 23, pleaded not guilty in circuit court to two charges of homicide- Robert Oukrust manslaughter on Jan. 6. He was bound over to cir­ cuit court Dec. 14 on charges that he was responsible for the deaths of two passengers who were killed in the accident. Both passengers died in the burn treatment unit of Bron­ son Methodist Hospital in Kalamaizoo after the accident. Gregg Bumford, 25, of 4841/2 E. Main St., Vermont­ ville, died the following day from injuries received in the Shelia L. Allen, 15, of 124 S. Main St. Nashville, died two weeks later. On Monday morning, defense attorney Charles Stiles asked Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to disqualify himself on the grounds that he personally knows one of Sheila Allen’s aunts. But since the jury would be deciding Oukrust’s guilt or in­ nocence, Shuster said that fact would not be grounds for his disqualification. The two felony charges each carry maximum sentences of 15 years in jail and/or $7,500 fines. MAR 231988 Presidential candidate visits Barty County Missouri Congressman and Democratic candidate for president Richard Gephardt made a campaign stop in Barry County last week where nearly 100 local registered voters heard him promise to change the current farm policy and speak on other issues. Gephardt's visit was to the Dan and Mary Javor farm located on Messer Road. Here, Nashville resident and Maple Valley Board of Education secretary Beatrice Pino talks with Gephardt about the issues. (Maple Valley News photO by Shelly Sulser) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 2 Ex-county man charged in Texasmurder of former Nashville woman Continued from front poge Trooper Vance Hoskins of the Hastings Post said Langston told officials he was at the bar with Lovell and a friend ofhers when the bar closed that Sunday morning. Afterwards, the three went with the bartender to the bartender's trailer nearby, Langston told police. After sitting and drinking for 20 to 30 minutes, Lovell went outside, saying she wanted to lie down in her BREAKFAST Sunday, March 27 NASHVILLE VFW POST 8260 Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Proceeds go to fund monument. car, Langston said. He told police he went outside shortly afterwards to check on her, found her asleep in her car and went back to the trailer. After a few more beers, he left, Langston said. He told police he saw Lovell's car still parked nearby but didn't check to see if she was still inside. Lovell was reported missing the next day, police said. Langston later said he first heard of Lovell's disappearance two days later when he stopped at the Old Water Hole for a drink. Hoskins said Lanston left Texas and returned to Michigan that week, less than four days after the How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? No problem. Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond our homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. And, it's a very affordable protection to have. Just ask your "no problem" Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Mortgage Life Insurance can be no problem for your home and family. disappearance. When questioned by police, Lanston said he had been planning to return to Michigan for some time. He had planned to*leave that Friday after picking up his paycheck, but he decided to leave one day earlier. He also told police that he had sent his girlfriend ahead three weeks earlier. Last month, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department contacted the Hastings Post of the state police with the information that Lovell's remains had been discovered by the department's homicide division. They told local law enforcement officials that Langston was the primary suspect in the case. After his return to Michigan, police said. Langston turned himself in to the Barry County Sheriffs Department last October on a two-count felony warrant for failing to pay for gas on two occasions. Langston pleaded guilty to both, paid fines, costs and restitution and spent two weekends in the Barry County Jail Police determined Langston returned to Texas shortly before Christmas time, Hoskins said. Police found that Langston had been working in construction with his girlfriend's father who later fired Langston for allegedly trying to steal company property. Following his arrest in Texas, officials conducted a polygraph test on Langston. After he failed the test, he admitted to murdering M.V. Board revises budget to accomodate for new revenue Lovell, Self said. "They always think they can beat it," he said. "It's not admissible in court, but it's still a good tool. They can beat the operator, but they can't beat the machine." After confessing to the crime, Langston led sheriffs deputies to another location where he had hidden clothing belonging to Lovell. Langston also agreed to give a videotaped confession, which will be admissible in court, Self said. "It's going to be a shut and dried case," he said. "When they confess on videotape, they can't come back later and say they didn't do it." Michigan State Police are continuing a search locally for personal effects or evidence in the case. Police believe Langston may have sold locally several jewelry items belonging to the victim. Items include two stud-pierced earrings, two women's rings and one gold chain. Anyone with information about these items can contact the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. by Shelly Sulser Board of Education costs have The Maple Valley Schools been projected at $39,501. budget for 1987-88 has been revised by the Board of Education to show an ex­ pected balance of $52,904. VERMONTVILLE “Fortunately this has been a Maple Syrup Festival good fiscal year for the district,” said Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff at the March 10 meeting. Friday P.M., April 22 “Utility costs are down, Call... 726-0554 consumption has been better or 726-0394 and diesel fuel is (costs) much less than we thought. These Two Divisions: Jr. were overall general savings Ages 12 & Under for the year,” Wolff said. Sr. Ages 13 & Up As a result/ receipts were up $29,477 over the original budget boosting revenue to $5,080,602 instead of the an­ ticipated $5,051,125. Major sources of revenue for the school district this year include $1,416,588 from pro­ perty taxes, $319,426 from delinquent taxes, $2,979,103 from state sources and $183,800 from intermediate sources, the revised budget shows. Major expenditures include: elementary instruction $1,169,473; junior-senior Hours at Your Convenience high school $1,044,563; special education added costs OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL - $198,887; instruction staff fringe benefits - $417,465; support staff fringe benefits $472,702; transportation $451,583 and operation and maintenance $546,682. TALENT SHOW Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency ElA 7.79ft.nCQn W A < ■IV € (Cfuto-Owners Insurance Ll,e Home Car Business 178 S. AAAIN, VERMONTVILLE Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road 852-9481 Area Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Schook. .10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ....... 6:45 Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 9:30 a.m. Church Service REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... ........ 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... .10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ...7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... .7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service.... .11 a.m. P.M. Service.... .m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE > 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville MorningWorship 11 a.m. Sunday School 11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. March 22. 1988 — Page 3 Township candidates must file by May 31 for election by Shelly Sulser Area township posts are up for re-election in November and those wishing to serve for the next four years must file for candidacy by May 31. In Maple Grove Township, clerk Susie Butler and recently appointed trustee Floyd Shilton said they have not decided whether they will run again. Trustee Monte Allen, who is finishing his se­ cond term in office, said his current intent is to run again. In Castleton who was elected in 1984 plans to seek re-election although no nominating petitions have been filed by any candidates to date, she said. Treasurer Joyce Starring, who has served in that capaci­ ty for 25 years, said Monday she will seek another fouryear term. Supervisor Rod Crothers Township, Supervisor Justin W. Cooley, treasurer Loretta Pixley and clerk Junia Jarvie will seek re­ election to their posts. Peti­ tions, however, have not been filed. Trustee Nelson Rasey will not seek re-election, he said and trustee Sharon Bishop cannot run due to her occupation as a United States Postal Service postmaster in Nashville. In Vermontville Township, Clerk Janice Baker and Supervisor Ed Sampson have not decided whether they want to serve another four years. Trustee Harold Cook, who has held a township chair for 14 years, will not seek re-election, he said. Trustee Robert Siple and treasurer Jane Thrun could not be reached for comment. Those planning to vote must be registered 30 days prior to the August 2 primary, said Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler. The current township posts expire Nov. 20, 1988. How about a nice boring investment that pays you plenty with no risk? ।- Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maplewood School Monday, March 28 Hamburger, french fries, baked beans, birthday cake. Tuesday, March 29 Hot beef sand., mashed potatoes, mix. veg., fruit. Wednesday, March 30 Tuna noodle bake, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fruit jello. Thursday, March 31 Pizza, green beans, peanut butter sand., peaches. Friday, April 1 Good Friday. No School. Possible make-up day in a.m. Spring break begins. Milk is served with each meal. Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Monday, March 28 *Salad, * F i s h w i c h, ’Spanish rice, peas, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, March 29 ’Salad, *Sloppy Jo’s, Tuna & noodle casserole, french fries or grean beans, apples. Wednesday, March 30 *Salad, ’Chicken patty on a bun, ’Macaroni & cheese, corn, peaches. Thursday, March 31 ’Salad, ’Barchetta, ’Peanut butter sand., green beans, fruit juice, No salad bar. Friday, April 1 Good Friday. No School. Possible make-up day in a.m. Spring break begins. ’Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. School Monday, March 28 Pizza, green beans, pears. Tuesday, March 29 Hotdogs, applesauce. french fries, With so many economic uncertainties, go for a sure thing with your hard-earned savings. It's no time to take chances. Values of many non-insured investments can drop substantially—particularly in a time of severe market volatility. No other investment offers all these advantages... Nobody knows what the future will bring. But with IRAs and other insured savings investments here, you'll sleep easy knowing your money is safe, sure and secure. ■ YOU CAN GET- YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU WANT IT—even with an early withdrawal penalty. It will also be yielding an excellent return you can always count on right down to the last penny earned. ■ SAFETY. Deposits insured by a federal agency, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. ■ YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR INVESTMENT WILL BE WORTH. ■ LOCAL CONVENIENCE. We're near where you live or work. ■ WE QUOTE ACTUAL YIELDS—not "projections' based on past performance that may never be repeated. ■ NO BIG FEES, LOADS, OR COMMISSIONS. Wednesday, March 30 Spaghetti/cheese, fruit jello, pickles, toasted bun. Thursday, March 31 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peaches, jelly sandwich. Friday, April 1 Celebrating 51 Years of Progress.. Good Friday. No School. Possible make-up day a.m. Spring recess begins. Happy Easter. *A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Eaton Federal Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS I LINOIH WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 4 Three Nashville Veterans fell of meeting President Lincoln In last week’s column we told of the extraordinary number ofCivil War veterans still living in the Nashville community in the 1930s. In fact, it was then thought that Nashville probably could muster more ofthese “boys in blue” than any other town of its size in Michigan. In June, 1930, some 65 years after the close of the war. The Nashville News named ten Civil War veterans still living within the coporate limits of the village. In addition there were several residing in rural areas ofthe community. Among these Nashville veterans were at least a few who had met Abraham Lin­ coln during or before their war days. This column takes a look at some ofthese men, and memories of those meetings. We also will tell you about the loss ofNashville’s last Civil War veteran in 1936. George O. Dean was one who saw Lincoln — not just once, but three times during his military service. Bom in Niagara County, New York, on December 6, 1841, Dean was three years old when his mother died, and 10 when his father passed away. At age 19 he enlisted in the Army at Abum, N.Y., and after the war settled in Maple Grove Township. There he married Susan McKelvey, another New Yorker who had also come to Michigan to make her home. Four sons, Rial, Aurie, George B. and William, and a daughter Effie, were bom to the Deans, who later sold their farm and moved into the village of Nashville in 1920, where George O. died on February 22, 1933. On February 12, 1931, The Nashville News published an article by Dean headlined, “When and Where I First and Last Saw Lincoln.” The text follows: “I am going to tell you where and how I happened to meet and shake hands with President Lincoln. Our regi­ ment was organized and recruited at Auburn, N.Y., the home of William H. Seward, appointed by Lincoln as Secretary of State, who was one of the most noted lawyers of his time and who understood international law as well or better than any other man. “Our regiment, the 19th N.Y., was organized and recruited in April, 1861, under the first call for 75,000 men. Seward’s son was our Lieutenant Colonel. We were soon ordered to Washington and camped on Kalaramia Heights. In a few days Lin­ coln and Seward drove out to our camp. We all crowded around and shook hands with him, and were proud of it. I saw him again in August, when we were camped near Rockville, Maryland. “We carried muskets for a year, then we were turned into light artillery and recruited to full strength, with twelve companies. I served my two years and was discharged. Later I re-enlisted in the same company and regiment, which was called Battery E, 3rd N.Y. Artillery. Near the close of the war found us in the Army of the James, in front of Richmond, and at its capture our Corps, the 25th, took possession of the city, where we stayed until we were discharged, June 26th, 1865, after Lee surrendered. “Lincoln came to Rich­ mond, where I saw him again, two or three days before he was assassinated. When out drilling, April 15, we saw the flags at half mast and wondered who was dead. When we learned that Lincoln was killed we were terribly "We saw the flags at half mast and wondered who was dead. When we learned that Lincoln was killed we were terribly shocked. The negroes mourned the loss of their Moses.' George O. Dean, seen here with his wife, the former Susan McKelvey, was one of ten Civil War veterans still living within Nashville's village limits in 1930, and was one of several who had seen Lincoln. He saw him not just once, but three times, during his military service. When Dean enlisted in New York in 1861 his Lieutenant Colonel was the son of William H. Seward, Lincoln's secretary of state. This connection occasioned Dean's first handshake with the president. At the close of the war he settled in Maple Grove Township, and later moved into Nashville, where he died in 1933 at age 91. shocked. The negroes mourn­ ed the loss oftheir ‘Moses, ’ as they called him. The Confererate officers, in Rich­ mond, wore crepe on their arms for thirty days.” News of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln "ter­ ribly shocked" the Union troops, remembered one local Civil,War veteran who saw the president at Richmond, Virginia, just two or three days before his death. Negroes mourned the loss of their "Moses," recalld George O. Dean, and even Confederate officers at Rich­ mond donned black crepe arm bands. Lincoln is seen here with Sojourner Truth, a widely traveled abolitionist and orator whose last home was Battle Creek, and who lectured to a local temperance group at an appearance in Nashville in May, 1878. Memories of the pas News at the time of his death, “Mr. Potter, then a young man of 23 years, enlisted August 23, 1861, and was mustered in the 3rd day of September the same year in Co. I, Second Missouri One Nashville veteran who Infantry.” saw Lincoln at least two years He was commissioned as before the “railsplitter” was captain of Co. I, Merrill’s elected president was Capt. Horse, 2nd Missouri Lucien B. Potter. At the time Volunteers in November, of Potter’s death in May, 1864, and received his 1934, he was Nashville’s discharge in Sept., 1865. oldest resident and oldest Capt. Potter was wounded in Civil War veteran. He was his first battle, that of Mem­ then 96 years of age and best phis, Missouri when he was known as the father of hit in the back about an inch William W. Potter, Michigan from the spine. There were Supreme Court justice and about 75 men killed or wound­ former state attorney general. ed in this battle. (The younger Potter was the During his first year of ser­ subject of a Memories column vice, Potter participated in published July 7, 1987.) several battles, mostly Lucien Potter, born at guerilla warfare. Among his Camillus, New York, was one prized possessions were his of a family of 11 children, and uniform, sword and revolver. at age 11 he made a trip alone On furlough Lucien married to Lafayette and Decatur, In­ Clarinda Trimmer of Maple diana, coming part of the way Grove and following his on stage coach and packet discharge they settled in that boat and part of the way township, where they con­ across the prairie afoot. He tinued to reside until moving lived in Illinois at the time of into Nashville in 1906, the the Lincoln-Douglas debates year before Clarinda’s death. in 1858, and shook hands with In addition to William, the the future president at Potters had a son Fred and Taylorville. daughters May and Alice. At age 18, Lucien Potter moved to Michigan, first settl­ The passing of Nashville’s ing five miles east of Bellevue G.A.R. veteran was reported at the place then called the in The News on May 7, 1936: Junction (in Convis “Nashville’s last veteran of Township). Here he worked the Civil War, Myron Barnes at a saw mill for a year or two, Brooks, more famililarly then moved to the Maple known as ‘Barney’ Brooks, rove- ssyra townne an Grove-Assyria townline and who was 89 years old last worked wore in n the te Miner ner Dunham unam September, died early Thurs­ sawmill. day morning from a self­ “When the Civil War broke inflicted pistol wound, here at out,” reported The Nashville the Main Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Baxter, with whom he had been living...” According to the report, Brooks had slept with a revolver under his pillow for a number of years for safety because he had kept varying amounts ofmoney in his home and had lived alone for some years after the passing of his wife, the former Ida Cranston, in 1914. Circumstances, however, convinced the coroner that Brooks’ death was “a plain case of suicide.” Bom in Cheming County, New York, Brooks was about four years old when his parents, the Joseph Brooks, settled in Bellevue Township in 1850 on 85 acres, then in a primitive state, and lying a mile north of the present village of Bellevue. “Barney” was brought up on the farm, “a strong, fearless youth,” and was educated in the Eaton County schools. At age 19 he enlisted for one year in Co. F., 10th Cavalry, at Bellevue. He was mustered in February 28, 1865, joined his regiment at Knoxville, Tennessee, and received his discharge at Chattanooga on Sept. 23, 1865. In his early days Brooks was a teacher, some of the time in the Nashville school. He later bought a foundry here which he operated for a year, bought livestock for shipment to Buffalo, and brought in western ponies for sale in Michigan. In 1880 he established his evaporating works at Nashville, where thousands ofbushels of apples were dried each year. After that business was destroyed by fire, it was never rebuilt. “It was not until after he met with financial reverses that he applied for a [veteran’s] pension,” noted The News, “and with his back pension and his monthly pen­ sions, and frugal living, again accumulated a considerable amount.” “Barney” Brooks had at one time also served as super­ visor of Castleton Township and as school inspector. His death ended Nashville’s final link with “living” history of the Civil War. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tues., Mar. 22 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Jr. Livestock Board meeting, Extension office, Charlotte. Wednesday, March 23 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 26 - State 4-H Rabbit Show, MSU. Monday, March 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Judging Selec­ tion Workshop, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Mon., March 28 - 1-4 p.m. Barry/Eaton Irrigation Meeting, Maple Township Hall (M-66 just south of Nashville city limits). Wednesday, March 30 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Wed., March 30 - 9:30 a.m. Home Economics Advisory Board, Extension Office. Sat., Apr. 2 - 9:30 a.m. Regional 4-H Model Meeting Invita­ tional, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Mon. Apr. 4 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tues., Apr. 5 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH Council, Farm Bureau Building. Wed., Apr. 6 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat. April 9 - 8:30 a.m. Style Revue Registration 9 a.m. Judging, 7 p.m. Style Show, 4-H Building Fairgrounds. j 309 North Main Street, Nashville ! — OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK — ’ NEW MOVIES: Maid to Order • Beverly Hills Cop II • Hamburger Hill • Howling III • The Lost Boys • Spaceballs • Revenge of the Nerds II P•• Jaws Jaws the the Revenge Revenge •• No No Way Way Out Out •• Robocop Robocop •• Platoon Platoon •• La LaBam Bamba ba •• Predator • Dragnet • Dirty Dancing • The Believers • Stagecoach • House House IIII •• White White Water Water Summer Summer •• The The Secret Secret of of My My Success Success •• Summer School • Roxanne • Masters of the Universe • Gardens of Stone tone • Superman IV • Ishtar • American Ninja 2 • Outrageous Fortune • Harry and the Hendersons • Extreme Prejudice • Project X Leathal Weapon • Tin Men • Creepshow 2 • Raising Arizona • Lady M and the Tramp • Star Trek IV • The Wraith • Stake Out • Hell Raiser COMING SOON: The Sicilian • Adventures in Babysitting • The Big Easy • The Living Daylights • The Princess Bride • Inner Space • Three O’Clock High • Ninja Strike Force • Born in East L.A. • Hiding Out • Less Than Zero • Weeds • Death Wish 4 $2.00 EVERYDAY Excep TUESDAY 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Phone — 852-1948 Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m. i r tf■ m niiiiiiiiimiiiiii m ■' ■ ■ ■ w ujtaiA.Wg �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. March 22. 1988 — Page 5 Vietnam Veterans order monument Preparations are underway for the dedication of the memorial to the men from Eaton and Barry Counties who gave their lives in Vietnam. Thanks to Jan McCrimmon of Yunkers memorials, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Maple Valley Chapter have been able to order the monument in time to be able to dedicate it on Memorial Day of this year as originally planned, local VVA Chapter President Harold Woodman. A payment of half of the cost of the monument was made to McCrimmon, with the balance due in one year, he said. Now, the chapter has undertaken the task of plann­ ing the dedication for Memorial Day and is seeking help. The group is attempting to locate families of the local » *» *br ’ BUfcJ WHt’f L.L. ., ., .,’’’PiL Pi i Vietnam casualties in order to send them personal invitations to the dedication. “We want this dedication ceremony to show the families of these men who made the ultimate sacrifice how much we respect everything they believed in and died for,” local chapter officials said. Fundraisers in effect for the balance of the monument in­ clude a breakfast held the se­ cond and fourth Sunday of each month; a bowling tourna­ ment planned for March 26; Las Vegas Night April 2; Auction on April 16 and square dancing May 22. Anyone with information regarding the families of the following men are asked to contact Stub Duffy of 5781 Gresham Hwy., Vermont­ ville; Richard and Marie Halstead at (517) 726-1369 or M.V.'s Memorial Scholarship Foundation benefit supper *s«2 *2 ‘mt?* ?! * WM liii liiikS t'J; ffc w Rhil^ !!L 1 w^tan. HIM" HIM" m Wtai JjJj ottintitofflhi Over 70 people attended a spaghetti dinner of the Kalama Masonic Lodge Saturday, March 19 held to benefit the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation. The group was entertained by representatives from the cast of the coming Maple Valley High School production of "South Pacific", which will be performed March 25 & 26 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Keving Engel, who plays Emile de Becque in the musical, sang "Some Enchanted Evening" for the dinner crowd. Markelle Hoefler (Nellie Forbush), Phil Peterson (Seabee Luther Billis), and other cast members Amy Cooley, Brandy Stevens and Lisa Long gave a lively performance of "Honey Bun." (photo supplied) Veal birds, California blend, scalloped tomatoes, bread, marg., fruit cocktail, 2% milk. Thursday, March 24 BBQ, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, bun, marg., cake, 2% milk. Friday, March 25 Chicken baked in sweet and sour sauce, sweet potato, french style green beans, 16 cup rice, mar., fresh fruit, 2% milk. Monday, March 28 vinrofCiifaifai W'F.,1 mjissijjijpj MtWil tay 21 Urii'^'b STANTON'S 1W1I ttQiiVt bss, Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Menu Wednesday, March 23 ml (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 MOfM 144 SOUTH Fl Alli STRCCT MCRMQHTMIILC. MICHIC4H 49096 MSHMiue 852-1717 O|jA [ lso irjmm w Mum MISS Yankee pot roast, oven roasted potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, marg., banana, 2% milk. Tuesday, March 29 Bean and bacon soup, mold­ ed salad, salad and dressing, crackers, marg., peaches, 2% milk. Events Wednesday, March 23 Hastings—Legal Aide to speak at 9 a.m. until 12:30. Middleville--Cards. Nashville—Quilting. Thursday, March 24 on ofc, CWft. nOW*!* Middleville—Judy Bailey to help with crafts. Nashville— Bingo. Ls*«W£l Friday, March 25 Monday, March 28 CH-80, ATTRACTIVE four bedroom, two story, home located In the country with a two car garage. Priced at only $32,500. L-81. NEW LISTING! Approx. 13 acres of land with trees. Low down payment with land con- M', Jj) |,HH Ifo® tract terms. ]0a.iD'K£c N-42. JUST LISTED! Only $27,500 for this four bedroom, two story with 116 baths. This is a good, solid older home. Call HASTINGS • Large tw<Xf|tory to see! home loca^j town. town. aa^j i inj GarargOV-P.i included. M-23. THORNAPPLE LAKE • nice four bedroom home for only $34,900 with possible land CH-85. SUPER COUNTRY LOCA­ contract terms. Two car TION • nice three bedroom garage, double lot, sea wall. home located on 40 acres of land. This property includes a LARGE KITCHEN separate good barn with box stalls and dining room, living room - all Barn some fencing for horses. Ad- for only $27,500.. . 7:30 730 $1.11 V43. 6:30p"| D‘* ditional land available. Priced • included. L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE CH-83. ONLY $59,500 for a two HOME LOTS ■ water and sewer right! story newer three bedroom ,. ***>• w available. Contract terms. home on 10 acres of land. The L-75. PRICE DROPPED - Only home has 1 14 baths and the $28,500 for 60 acres with ap­ property includes a 214 car prox. 25 acres of woods. Good garage plus a pole barn. contract terms. CH-63. PRICE DROPPED • now on-L-79. 80 ACRES • good building ly $38,900 for this four sites, some woods. bedroom home located on PLEASE CALL IF YOU WANT TO three acres acres of land. SELL THIS SPRING • WE WOULD Barn garage included. Nice LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO location. WORK FOR YOU! 11* JOE & MARGE ANDREWS I I few ... DENNIS SMITH................. CHRIS STANTON.............. BOB GARDNER.................. CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... STEVEN E. STANTON...... KATHLEEN J. SWAN......... ............ 852-0712 ............ 852-9191 ............ 543-0598 ............ 726-0331 ............ 726-0605 ............ 726-0555 (iMtat) 321-3029 Nashville—Crafts. DeltonRed Cross ot speak at 12:15. Middleville—Judy Bailey to do crafts at noon. Syrup Festival's children's parade set for April 23 The theme for the Children’s Parade this year is “Maple Sweetness From Around the World”. Children will start lining up in front of the Opera House at 10 a.m., April 23 and the parade starts at 10:30. Every one in the parade gets tickets for rides and maple sugar candy. Five winners will receive trophies and will be the grand parade. No horses or dogs are allowed in the Children’s Parade. If you have any questions phone Gene and Mary Fisher, 726-0670. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA Pre-Shampoo CUTS Roflj ormer u.^iu Harold Woodman at (517) 726-1176: .Albertson. Ronald D. Dimondale; Austin. Ellis E. Vermontville; Barnaby, David W. - Charlotte: Bonus. David W. - Charlotte; Beardslee. Tenn H. - Dimondale: Beatty, Thomas W. Bellevue; Bent. Gordon W. Hickory Comers; Braatz, Curtiss E. - Charlotte; Clapp, Gary L. Grand Ledge; Clouse, Duane L. Eaton Rapids; Cotter, John R. Charlotte; DeVries, Keith A. - Middleville; Duffy, Jerry N. - Charlotte: Durham. John M. Grand Ledge; Ellison, Robert L. - Charlotte; Fetter- Tuesday, March 29 Nashville—Nature Movie. Hastings—Wolverine Har­ monica Band to entertain at 10:30. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. man. Glen L. Charlotte; Gibbs. Kite hell S. - Charlotte; Gordon. Rogers S. - Mid­ dleville: Kemp, Jerald W. Charlotte: Koos. Norman L. Olivet; Lahr. Clyde D. Bellevue; Leitch. Larry D. Grand Ledge: Miller. Richard D. Charlotte; McMann. Alvin C. Jr. - Eaton Rapids: Powell. David M. - Bellevue: Rulison. Daniel G. Charlotte; Stremler. David A. - Charlotte: Thomson. Carl A. - Vermontville; Towner, Allen R. - Sunfield; Decker, Dewey R. - Charlotte; Hanna, Elgie G. Eaton Rapids; Delaphiano, Joe B. Shelbyville. $500 Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday "The Mirrors Image" Sylvia - Wednesday ~a*j« luiaaa., FRENCH BRAIDS Count down to Spring 35 Days 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays 9 to ? fe I would like to express sincere appreciation for support you have given me over the years. Thank you for my re-election to the village treasurer post. Sincerely ... KAY MARSH How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are available for new mobile homes...and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Thelma Christopher, Betty Pierce, John Warren, Mary Hecker The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Doors Open 5:30 • Eajly Birds 6:15 Phone (517) 852-9680 TklNofM&nnfiopltr �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 6 New 4-H draft horse club starting in Barry County; meeting Mar. 31 Draft horses, often called the “gentle giants” are returning to the lives of many modem day families and a new Barry County 4-H draft horse club hopes to spread the news. Started by Brenda Hughes, the club currently includes youngsters from the Hasings, Delton and Nashvilfe area and is open to all Barry County youths. “I’m very excited about our new club developing in Barry County,” Hughes said. “I believe this will be a great ad­ dition to the Barry County Free Fair and a thrilling adventure for our members.” Hughes, who resides in Nashville, said the young club will learn: to ground drive the animals, showmanship techni­ ques, the parts of the horse, care of the horses and how they are harnessed. She noted that ground driv­ ing the animals will mean the youths will learn to drive the animals with reins while walk­ ing behind the horses, using the proper commands for tur­ ning left and right. “I myself have been raised around draft horses and I mar­ ried into a draft horse (oriented) family,” Hughes noted. “My own children have learned to respect and love ■watching draft horses in ac­ tion — be it a Percheron stan­ ding proud at halter, a Clydesdale hitch making the wagon sing or a pair of Belgians in pulling competi­ tion. Everyone enjoys reminiscing or marvelling at their beauty and size. ” Draft animals are used to pull heavy loads, but they are really gentle with kids despite their size, Hughes said. The 4-H group currently consists of Kim and Todd VanKampen, Kyle, Keith and Karla Hughes, Loma Kilmer, Tim Reid and Penny Ward. The club has been endorsed by the Barry County Fair Board and the County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and plans to meet March 31 at 7 p.m. at the extension office in Hastings. “I believe this will be a great experience for all who participate,” Hughes said. “We’ve had a great deal of support from our fair board and are seeking new members from our county. So far, our parent support from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kilmer and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid has been been tremendous and very encouraging.” Hughes was a 4-H member for nine years and has been a leader for three years and notes she believes strongly in the 4-H fellowship and “the new adventures that are out there. “I also believe that 4-H leader volunteers have to be a special type of person — one with a lot oftime and patience as well as enjoy watching the children grow and learn.” Anyone with questions can contact Hughes at (517) 852-1920 or Barry County 4-H Extension Youth Agent Kathy Walters at 948-4862. Members of the new Barry County Draft Horse club are Kim and Todd VanKampen, Kyle, Keith and Karla Hughes and Lorna Kilmer. The horses pictured are owned by Lloyd Kilmer and the club’s leader is Brenda Hughes. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100______________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY- ’ EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N’ MAIN ST ■ NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate Realtors EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" NEW LISTING: 2 UNIT RENTAL in country east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. 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V-258) PARCELS ROLLING 10 ACRES OR (2) - 15 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. LLand contract (VL-189) Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE • HUNTER'S DREAM 21 acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) blacktop terms! SCHOOLS - Well kept, 3 bedroom home with sun porch and solar plus a new 40x56 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 for birm ho>!S*^?jturall gas, 6 ACRE PARCEL ■ Rolling, ideal so ACRE FARM - LAKEWOOD Eves. NASHVILLE - 3 bedroom, 2 story NEW LISTING: NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lans- I’m liiN M.V. driver education Institute ments, good "starter" home at only $22,500. (N-259) with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 3 ACRES ■ 20 acjcs wooded, 30 woo brook runs f>^<vMith off pro­ perty. perty. Nic Nic ’.ding site, good hunting. Cull Linda.. (VL-239) Markelle Hoefler as Nellie Forbush and Scott Knoll (Lt. Cable), Bill Reynolds (Bracket) and Andy True (Harbison), members of the Maple Valley High School cast of South Pacific rehearse a scene from the show that will be presented this Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $2.50 in advance and $3 at the door. The musical is being directed by Norma Acker and Carol Kersten.. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) REALTOR’ § JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT............ DONSTEINBRECHER...... WARREN TRAVOLI home. Many newer improve- South Pacific set for this weekend APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA ■ Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) program planned Plans are now being made for the organization of Maple Valley’s driver education pro­ gram for the summer of 1988. High school principal Larry Lenz has indicated classwork will begin Monday, June 13 at 8 a.m. and will run through Friday, July 1. A second group will begin the same day at 10 a.m. Driving schedules will be established by each individual driving instructor. When completed they will be posted in the high school office windows. Any person heeding driver education, that is a resident of Maple Valley school district and will be 15 years of age by June 12, 1988 is eligible to enroll in the program. There is no charge to any student. Policies for this program and forms with which to sign up are available at the high school office. These forms must be filled out and returned to the office by Friday, March 25. Cars for the 1988 driver education program will be leased by Maple Valley Schools from Cooper Chevrolet/Olds in Eaton Rapids and Andrus Chevrolet/Buick in Hastings. Anyone having questions may obtain information from the high school office, 852-9275. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 JIM & ERNIE'S FARM & CARDEN CENTER 301 S. Main in Nashville • 852-0770 Open: 9-6 Mon.-Fri.; Saturday 9:30-4:30 SPECIALS Triumph Dog Food 21% PROTEIN $WA53 Rabbit Pellets 18% PROTEIN $O050 ..................... 50-lbs 0-lbs TARPS — All Sizes Keep your equipment dry! • I'Ve have ... Potting soil • Peat Moss • Peat Pots it's fence repair time! & Ernie’s has a full line of insulators, electric wire, fence posts for your fencing needs. Ph. 852-0770 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 7 Nashville patrol takes second place honors at First Aid meet GIRL, Shamarr Lorraine, bom at Sparrow Hospital, Feb. 8 to Paul and Tammi Gearhart, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz. Grandparents are Karl Gearhart of Charlotte, Marcella Gearhart of Potter- ville, Dale and Lorraine Foote of Vermontville, and Harold Gradzinski of Warren, MI. Great grandparents are Fem Gearhart of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Jarrnin of Har­ rison, MI. Styling for Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues, Wed, Thins, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Nashville scouts participatedin a District First Aid Meet. Here they hear a representative from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Spending time outdoors at Long Lake proved to be fun for Nashville scouts. Nashville Boy Scouts of Troop 176 participated in the Land O Lake District First Aid Meet on Saturday, March 12. The meet was held at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meet included seven presentations by local professionals. A representative from the Hastings Are department presented burns and fire prevention, a local eye doctor spoke about eye injuries, a Sheriff’s Department deputy fcd|U.Uk|lBln discussed hypothermia and cold weather drownings, an orthopedist presented joint and bone injuries. A local veterinarian discussed animal bites and helping injured animals, a representative from the Hastings ambulance squad spoke about pre-ambulance care and a local doctor discussed pre-emergency room care. Each scout patrol was judged on participation, knowledge and scout spirit at A SENSE OF PURPOSE It's what enables people to do their very best. e'si scWjrtftte t«s3 siengiraxib We know that our purpose is to help people through life's most trying time . . . and we believe that this purpose calls for our fullest efforts. 157 VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 the seven stations. The Viking Patrol from Troop 176 received second place at the meet and the Mountain Men Patrol from Troop 176 received third place. Each patrol was award­ ed a first aid kit as their prize. The scouts traveled to the Yankee Springs Long Lake staff cabin for a Feb. 19-21 winter campout and cross country ski weekend. Twelve scouts and three adult leaders enjoyed a weekend out of doors, cover­ ing approximately 20 miles of Soccer program being organized Maple Valley Community Education will be holding an organizational meeting for the purpose of starting a soccer program in the area. Anyone interested in help­ ing is urged to attend. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in Fuller Street School’s all purpose room (gym). Ifyou would like to see soc­ cer available for children please come and help put a program together. Poems wanted for national contest World of Poetry is celebrating its 13th Anniver­ sary by sponsoring a Free Poetry Contest, open to all poets. Some 200 prizes are being offered totaling over $16,000 including a $1,000 grand prize. Says 80-year old Poetry Editor Eddie-Lou Cole, “I have loved poets my long life long, and this is an opportuni­ ty for them to share their poetry with others and receive recognition.” The deadline is March 31. Interested poets may send One Poem Only, 21 lines or less, to: Free Poetry Contest, 2431 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, California 95817. ^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiinii% CREDIT! ski trails and exploring the area. The evening hours were spent working on skill awards, playing board games, and enjoying fellowship with each other. Wednesday — Dorothy McMillen SR. CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING CSs.265 W. Casgrove * Ph. 852-9667 .J • OFFICIAL NOTICE • Michigan Presidential Caucus SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. - BY SECRET BALLOT! To Allocate Delegates to the Democratic National Convention, 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts, Barry County, Michigan WHERE TO VOTE ZONE ONE ■ Thomas Jefferson Hall, Jefferson and Green, Hastings Caucus Manager: Ardie Baum For those who live in the City of Hastings, or in the Townships of Hastings, Rutland and Carlton. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ^★Middleville ZONE TWO' Thornapple Twp. Hall, 314 E. Main YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP St., Middleville Caucus Manager Carole Gibbs For the Twps. of Thornapple, ORANGEVILLE Irving and TOWNSHIP Yankee Springs PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSIjJP' IRVING TOWNSHIP RUTLAND TOWNSHIP CARLTON (TOWNSHIP WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ★City of CASTLETON Hastings HASTINGS HOPE TOWNSHIP BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP .♦Delton BARRY TOWNSHIP JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP /ZONE THREE ' Castleton Twp. Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville Caucus Manager: Bea Pino For the Twps. of Assyria, Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland ZONE FOUR • Barry Township Hall, 210 E. Orchard St., Delton Caucus Manager: Wendel Shafer For the Townships of Barry, Baltimore, Hope, Johnston, Prairieville and Orangeville WHO MAY VOTE? 1. Registered voters who consider themselves Democrats. 2. Participants must provide identification that shows age and residence. This must include one of the following: A valid Michigan driver’s license, State of Michigan ID card, or voter registration card. 3. After providing proper identification, a person must complete a caucus sign-in sheet by providing all of the following: name, address, telephone, statement that the per­ son is a registered voter, or will be 18 years of age and registered to vote on or before November 9,1988, statement confirming that the person is a Democrat and the per­ son's signature. ALL VOTERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT! J After you vote watch the tally at a FREE Rally at THOMAS JEFFERSON HALL (Jefferson at Green, Hastings) 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. preceeding ... THE TRUMAN - JOHNSON DINNER WE ... TOTE THE NOTE” Featured speaker ... ZOLTON FERENCY on selected satellite systems Social Hour 6-7 p.m. • Dinner 7 p.m. • $10 per person For reservations call: Audrey Thomas (616) 945-3791 or Carol Dwyer (517) 852-9554 "Your Satellite Professionals" By order of the Barry County Democratic Committee Ro__b_e_r_t__D__w__y_e_r_,J CMhair Carole Gibbs, Vice Chair Ardie Baum, Secretary Ralph Smith, Treasurer iOS VMHINCTOW ST. Ht-SHVIILC, HI 1WJ z HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays r ■ wiininiiHiiiiiiiiinHiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniv Paid for by the Barry County Democratic Committee, Box 301, Hastings, Ml 49058 X X �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 8 llllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllm From our readers nnniMiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifHUiil Parents oppose "cluster arrangement To the editor: We would like to thank the Facility and Equipment Com-mittee for all their hard work in evaluating the space reTeacher praises program; quirements of our district. We thanks Lions Club do have a need! The “cluster” program To the editor: to thank both the Nashville solution may look good on Last Friday, March 11, I and Vermontville Lions clubs. paper, but let’s look at the had the most positive Their hard work and money human ramifications to the Parent/Teacher Conference of has underwritten the cost of families of our district. my long teaching career.. training the teachers and buyWe currently have two Because the Skills for ing all the books and children attending Adolescents program is help- workbooks for both the stu- Maplewood and we think ing so many of our seventh dent and their parents. Dave Doozan and his staff do This program is working, a terrific job. Under this new graders take a new look att their lives, and because the and I wanted to share my en- program Lindsey would stay training I received has helped thusiasm with all of you. at Maplewood but Erica Sincerly would be shipped the extra me as a person and teacher, I Sincerly Lucinda Martin five miles to Fuller Street. want to take this opportunity Then when Andrew starts kindergarten he would be bussed the extra mile to Kellogg. Won’t this be great at conference time when we Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! 1! needlessly trek to three different schools? What about attending P.T.O. meetings or functions? Do I go to one and Cindy to the other two? Do we have three different Christmas programs? Do we have three different school carnivals? Do the “walkers” of Vermontville now get on the bus to Nashville? Would three different busses stop at our house everyday? Or do our children simply ride for 60 to 90 minutes each way? Our family moved to the “Valley” to enjoy small town life and a large part of this is having our kids all go to the same elementary school. We know what the problem is, let’s find another solution. Thank you, John and Cindy Krolik Body shaping class offered at 4-H Exploration Days at MSU Eaton County 4-H’ers can learn body shaping through nutrition and exercise at 4-H Exploration Days, June 22-24 at Michigan State University. “Boys and girls ages 12 and up can choose from several classes that deal with health, exercise, nutrition and fitness at 4-H Exploration Days,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. About 200 learning options are offered at the annual three-day event at MSU. Par­ ticipants in 4-H Exploration Days live and eat in the dormatories and attend classes in MSU buildings and facilities. “At Exploration Days, Eaton County young people can explore their interests in many areas, from video pro­ duction and computer pro­ gramming to edible wildflowers and horseback riding,” Pease says. A special performance by the international cast of “Up With People” will also be available to participants in 4-H Exploration Days. Their colorful, musical, contem­ porary show will be held June 22 at MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Exploration Days enroll­ ment is limited. To get more information or to sign up, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office. The number is 543-2310 or 372-5594 and the registration deadline is May 1. Church plans Beef Stew dinner A beef stew dinner will be served at the Vermontville United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. April 17. The meal will include salad, rolls or biscuits, dessert and beverage. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $4 per adult and $2 for children under 12. Obituaries ■MriiiiiiiinHiniiiiiiiiniiiiniHiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiniHiiiniinHH! Ralph S. Tieche BATTLE CREEK - Ralph S. Tieche, 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, March 4, 1988 at Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Tieche was born Janu­ ary 14, 1909 in Detroit. He grew up in i Nashville and graduated from Maple Valley High School. After graduating he attended Michigan State University and worked as bakery manager at the school. Mr. Tieche also worked as a salesman throughout Michigan for bakery supplies, then later purchased Goddie’s Bakery with his brother Morris. He also was a real estate associate for Pearse Realty. Mr. Tieche served in the United States Army during WWE He was a member of the First Congra- tional Church and life member of Sojourner Lodge 483 F & AM of Michigan and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Tieche is survived by his wife, the former Betty Lou Marston; one son Michael M. Tieche of Bloomington, MN; three brothers, Morris L. Tieche of Battle Creek, Ned Tieche ofNew Derry, PA and Hank Tieche ofAlupang Cove, Guam; two sisters, Agnes Quigley of Ypsilanti and Evelyn Wolfe of Davidson, MI. Funeral services were held Monday, March 7,1988 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS ............................................................................................................. March 21-26 - Natural Resource and Public Policy Week at M.S.U. Call the Extension Office at 948-4862, for a complete listing of programs. March 24 - Fair book Proofreading and Trophy Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 26 - State 4-H Rabbit Show, Livestock Pavilion, M.S.U., East Lansing, (entrants to be there at 8 a.m. Show begins at 9 a.m.) March 28 - Irrigation for Beginners, 1-3 p.m., Maple Grove Township Hall. March 31 - 4-H Draft Horse Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 7 - Barry County Fair Board, 7:30 p.m. Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 LORDY, LORDY LOOK WHO’S 40! If you see this Maple Valley Bus driver wish her a Happy Birthday. — APRIL 8th — Den, Carrie, Brenda and Mother 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 VERMONTVILLE YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE Sign Up Night! March 28th, 6 to 8 p.m. MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL For more information call... Russ Cerny — 726-0252 Grades 1 through Junior High — BOYS AND GIRLS — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 22, 1988 — Page 9 Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Laigemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th St, Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. WEDDING BEAR CAKE top at Candyland 1st of April Call 963-1010. For Sale FOR SALE: large 90” medium green davenport and chair with wood trim. Good condition, DENTAL ASSISTANT price $250, 517-852-9249 WANTED: full time, excellent financial opportunity, must be GET EASY CASH with extra experienced, friendly and cheer- household goods and tools. ful. Send resume to Ad #299, c/o Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hast- Reminder and Hastings Banner. ings, MI 49058. Phone 945-9554. Help Wanted KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at SI.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. A SPECIAL THANKS TO MERCHANTS AND VOLUNTEERS && «w W,O>fSct C < t«^ . .^nista, . "< THE SYSTEM OF PENALTIES AND PRIVILEGES used within Michigan’s correctional facilities will be examined by a newly-formed Task Force on Prison Reform, of which I am a member. We will address the safety ofguards and prison staff, the question oftougher sanctions or restricted privileges for in­ mates, education and vocational training of prisoners, prison industries, job assignments and volunteer projects for inmates. THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY WOULD BE RESTORED IN MICHIGAN for the 1992 presidential election under Senate Bill 349, now being considered by the Senate. The Senate is also considering a bill that urges the creation ofa Great Lakes presidential primary among Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. A BILL THAT PROMOTES CLEAN-UP OF THE GREAT LAKES has been given unanimous approval by the House. House Bill 5114 creates the Great lakes Clean-Up Grants Act which would provide eligible community organizations with grants to fund a portion ofthe cost ofprojects designed to clean the Great Lakes and their shorelines and major tributaries. Eligible projects include clearing debris from shorelines, river bottoms or beaches; building, restoring or removing structures for public enjoyment; and projects to prevent bank erosion. LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WOULD HAVE HELP IN ESTABLISHING LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS under a bill approved by the House. House Bill 5012 instructs the Michigan Department of Education to provide consultation on how to establish and maintain an effective library media pro­ gram to school districts which express a desire to establish a program. The bill does not require districts to create a library media center, but it is intended to point out the advantages of providing this opportunity to students. LEGISLATION AIMED AT ELIMINATING CONFU­ SION OVER INSURANCE POLICIES that cover long-term care has been approved by the House Insurance Committee. House Bill 5272 would require each application for a long-term care policy or certificate to have the following statement per­ manently affixed to the front page: “FOR ADDITIONAL IN­ FORMATION ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE COVERAGE CALL THE MICHIGAN INSURANCE BUREAU OR THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING IN YOUR COMMUNITY.” The committee also approved similar legislation that would ap­ ply to other types of health policies. Please feel free to contact me for copies ofany ofthese bills. Many hours went into the planning and carrying out of Nashville’s P. T.O. "Fairy Tales” Carnival. The local merchants support of the carnival was super. The P.T.O. would like to acknowledge the following merchants for theirgenerous donations: BUSINESS DONATORS: Charlies South End Mirrors Image Hecker Insruance Hastings City Bank-Nashville Maple Valley Concrete Cappon's Quick Mart Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Jim & Ernies Farm & Garden Maple Valley Realty Nashville Locker Felpausch of Hastings Wren Funeral Home Margaret’s Beauty Salon Fuzzy’s Fun Room Elias Brothers of Hastings Kathy’s Variety Nashville Hardware Mace Pharmacy Musser’s Service Kent Oil Clayton’s Auto Sales Nashville Auto & Farm Hometown Lumber Stanton’s Realty McDonald’s of Hastings Maple Leaf Florist Satellite T.V. Best of America Car Wash Pizza Hut of Hastings Big Wheel of Hastings Country Kettle GoodTime Pizza Clay’s Dinner Bell Maple Valley Standard Wheeler Marine Power Service Carl’s Super Market Maple Valley Implement Hickey Electric Rax of Hastings Duane Hamilton C-Store Wolever Realty Country Video FAIRY TALES CHAIRPERSON: Co-Chairpersons - Laurie Pettengill, Sue Fawley; Calling - Diane Heyboer, Donations - Laurie Pettengill; Cake Walk - Ardi Robatham; Raffle - Mary Jo Fralic; Kitchen - Kelly Aspinall & Rae Murphy; Pizza - Nancy Potter;; Decorations - Kathy Hansbarger; Accountants - Brinda Hawkins, Donna Garvey; Face Painting - Ann Taylor. SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Leah Phillips & Jean Withey from the Maple Leaf Grange for making the Sloppy Jo's and potato salad. All of our classroom representatives who scheduled workers, got cakes for the cake walk and helped set up games. Diane Heyboer, Ann Taylor, Bernie Garvey for helping set up and to those who worked both shifts and filled in for others. An extra, extra special Thank-you to Donna Garvey for answering a million ques­ tions cheerfully. Will Pettengill and Mark Fawley and family for thier help and understanding. Fuller Street School ’honor roll' All A’s - Kelly Mengyan. Honor Roll - Samantha Ashley, Ron Ashworth, Keisha Braurer, Delisa Cortright, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Dana Johns, Peter Kellepourey, Justine Quick Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Tony Mead, Mike Smith, Jacob Snow, Phillip Tanner. Bobbie’s 1-517-852-0940 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI • Nails for Spring • Tan Into Spring • Tone Into Spring “In Class” NTVILLE- 0 ;iie , w»! (UH1 To qualify for drawing, purchase a... Tanning, Toning or Nail Extension Package of $50 or more by March 31st. — Drawing March 31 — For a... FREE NOTEWORTHY LIMO RIDE (1 hour) ROYAL ONE COAT ROYAL WALLGUARD SPATTERLESS Latex Flat Finish Latex Flat Enamel T/oW $11 41 99 GA GAL. usd* My special way to say Thank You We you too! HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD $4 C99 * ‘■^GA GAL. 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 10 Barry County residents fighting rails to trails act by Shelly Sulser Some 24 Barry County residents with property abut­ ting the former Penn-Central rail line are fighting pending federal legislation that would encourage recreational trails on the abandoned passageways. Already, they say, hunters use the throughways as access to the adjacent farm property. Many have complained of passing motorcycles, shots fired at nearby livestock and the dumping of trash on the abandoned land. Landowner Jean Jongblood of Thomapple Lake Road near Nashville has complain­ ed of unknown vandals using the path to access a fence that they tore down in the middle of the night. She said debris has been tossed onto private property near the right-of-way as well. Jongblood is just one of the 42 residents in Barry and Eaton Counties being represented by the Anderson, Stull and Kraft law firm in hearings currently taking place before the Michigan Senate Energy Committee. The landowners are suppor­ ting Senate Bill 299, spon­ sored by Senator Harmon Cropsey and Senator Jack Welborn, that, if passed, wpuld allow adjacent lan­ downers to claim the right-ofways before the state could assume ownership of the land or it could be sold by the rail company. Roberta Runyan, attorney for the law firm, said residents have been prevented from barricading the right-of- 7thAnniversary * We want to thank all our customers for seven years of patronage, and look forward to serving you for many more. ♦ The Village Hair Port 0 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING 470 E. MAIN — VERMONTVILLE — ± ♦ Use by horseback riders, hikers, bikers, hunters and vandals has got landowners adjacent to the PennCentral right-of-way fighting to protect their property. Horse tracks can be seen on this section of the former rail line near the Thornapple Manor. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) ways to protect their property But under the proposed Na­ I’m having is not with destruc­ liability, and expected the and many are worried about tional Trails System Improve­ tion of property but there are right-of-way would revert to liability. ment Act of 1987, (Rails to people driving back and forth his ownership when the rail “We need some kind of Trails) the U.S. would retain on motorcycles.” He said he line pulled up its tracks in protection for the people,” interest in the railroad even spotted a Mercedes Benz 1985. Runyan said. properties.” Runyan added that the lines driving on the right-of-way According to Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau has told Con­ passed his property. have since been cleared by a “a law passed in 1922 ex­ gress that private property He, too, is worried about Continued on next page— pressly granted any present rights would be violated under and future rights that the the pending federal legislation United States might have in which is intended to en­ the railraod right-of-ways to courage recreational trails on landowners or municipalities abandoned railroad lines. whose property abuts them. “Once the railroads stopped MARCH 29, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council using the land, it was intended Chambers in Nashville. that the rights would pass back to the person or municipality PURPOSE: Andrew Anderson is requesting a holding the land patent,” said special use permit in order to place a ALAlmy, director of public modular home on property located at 111 E. affairs for the Michigan Farm Casgrove. The property is zoned R-1. Bureau. RON BRACY, Secretary With the former rail line Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals running from'Eaton Rapids to Grand Rapids, several hun­ dred Barry County residents living adjacent to the right-ofway will be affected if public trails are made of the proper­ ty, Runyan said. Runyan said with the new “Rails to Trails” Act, the state has the option to buy the land from the railroad. Residential, farm, commercial, prof, service, “There is a policy with the great for shop, storage, cattle, farm equip., Department of Natural financing available. Call for free estimate. Resources (DNR) in some areas to institute horseback trails where there were woodland ” Runyan said. i railways, “Many ofthese people bought land or inherited land and thought they had a right to use Get the Top Quality Parts & Ser­ the right-of-ways. Now, they have no use of them, they vice you deserve at... can’t buy them and they can’t barricade them.” Runyan explained her firm represents 42 landowners, 130 S. Main, Vermontville most from Barry County, in '• Body & Paint Services • Transmission Ser­ suits against Penn-Central vice • Tune Ups • Exhaust Work • Major because they will not sell to Overhauls • Brake Work • Wheel Alignment the landowners at fair market & Balancing • Lube & Oil Work • Tire Repair value. Drums - Rotors Turned. She said landowners are not Pronto Starters • Interstate Batteries sure what the consequences & Alternators would be if someone were to • TRW Engine & be hurt while on the property Quality Waterpumps Suspension Parts and then end up on private • AC Fuel Pumps • Walker Mufflers property. & Thermostats “We represent one 80-year& Pipes old widow (from Barry Coun­ CR Bearings & Seals • Dayco Belts ty) that doesn’t dare use her & Hoses • Wolfs Head - Penzoil woodlot because of the shots that are fired during hunting - Mobil Oils • Monroe Shocks season,” Runyan said. “They & Struts • E.I.S. Brake Parts go through her back yard and • Niehoff Ignition there are vehicles running up and down there all the time.” Rutland Township resident HOURS: 7 to 7 Mon.-Fri., 8 to 5 Sat. OPEN: and board trustee Jerry Mon.-Sat. Bradley said much of his pro­ 8:30 to 5:00 blems have been with recrea­ SIMPLICITY tional vehicles. Lawn & Garden “We own property on both PARTSsides (of the right-of-way),” Equipment he noted. “The only problem SERVICE z we Rent the RUG DOCTOR for your spring cleaning! Fishing Licenses Sporting Goods Camping / Equipment Stop in and see us for... z WOODLAND BUILDERS — 616-367-4668 TROWBRIDGE'S Bicycle Accessories Paint Stain & wallpaper Rakes x-tra Large Lawn & Leaf Bags ASHVILLE HARDWARE 852-0713 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 22, 1988 — Page 11 Chemical control of wheat diseases By Roger A. Betz planted wheat is favored because there is more leaf Each year there are a area for the fungus to infect, number of leaf diseases of and the moisture in the canopy wheat that become prevalent and the soil stays higher during late April, and often longer. Our surveys during continue through May. the last several years have The two most important, important shown that Septoria occurs and usually the ones that are earlier, and is almost more most easily observed, are severe than powdery mildew. powdery mildew and Septoria Research in several states, leaf spot. The species of Sep- including Michigan, has toria causing the leaf spot demonstrated that powdery depends on the temperature, mildew and Septoria reduce but during April and May, and yields only when infections in most years Septoria tritici is occur on the flag leaves and the primary species present. the developing heads. Both powdery mildew and Therefore, the question is Septoria will develop on often asked, “Is there an wheat leaves when the economic benefit of spraying temperature is between 50 and wheat with a fungicide to con­ 70 degrees F. The severest in­ trol the early season infec­ fections generally occur on tions?” High yield research wheat planted early in the fall plots at Michigan State (i.e. sooner than 10 days after University have been sprayed Hessian Fly-free date). with fungicides to control Development of the early diseases. Generally, disease control has been very good. But in no instance has the It's a boy! reduction in disease severity BOY, Erich Jones is proud to or incidence resulted in an in­ announce the arrival of his crease in yield. We attribute brother Devin Lee on March this to the inherent resistant in 8, weighing 8 lbs., 1 ozs., wheat linps growing in 19” long. The happy parents Michigan. The minimum cost are: Jim and Penny Jones. The of the fungicide that control proud grandparents are Helen wheat disease best is about $9 Gwin of Winnsboro, Loui­ to $15 per acre, not including siana, Ruth and Harry Jones the cost of application. of Nashville, Michigan. Therefore, the possibility of a profitable return over the cost Mapl e Leaf Grange of applying a chemical control is unlikely to occur; to apply a to hold regular fungicide on an annual basis meeting March 25 to control foliar diseases is not recommended. Maple Leaf Grange will be Chemical companies are having its regular meeting recommending fungicides for March 25th with the Maple foliar disease control on what. Valley Community Band to Application must be made at entertain us. Potluck supper at stage 8 ofdevelopment, which 6:30 p.m. Everyone is just prior to flag leaf welcome. Bring a dish to pass and join us. Ext. Agricultural Agent MUTUAL 3HMAL cautio BURIED OPTICAL CABLE BEFORE DIGGING IN THIS VICINITY PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1800-482-7171 DETROIT, MICHIGAN The recent installment of fiber-optic cables underground along the right-of-way caused the telephone company to clear the former rail lines. The result was more use of thepaths by outdoors people, miBiim ®'®cttw*«iiji NOiicEoT? LIC HEADING k !«IMnk ^Meuii^i i ■ pemil in onier io 3! ^WtyisrtM. telephone company laying fiber-optic cables, which has made it easier for the right-ofways to be used. The latest hearing on the matter was tentatively scheduled for tomorrow when Jean Jongblood plans to give her testimony regarding in­ cidents related to the right-ofway. Sixberry named ‘Outstanding College Student’ Jason Sixberry, a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School has been named an Outstanding College Student of America "because of outstanding merit and accoimplishment as an American college student" Sixberry, a student at Ferris State College, is the son of David Sixberry of Hastings, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sixberry ofNashville. I WWi.tajj ' KiMliiqta^ • !""««WW»WVVMVVvJ a Woodland Eagle Aux. presents ... 2nd Annual March Madness Arts & Crafts Sale March 26th and 27th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WOODLAND EAGLES op^lo^alllejo* 125 N. Main, Woodland, Ml »8W® Also bake sale, silver jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, etc. jjlWiH«L — Lunch will be available — EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER Thank You CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank relatives and friends who sent me beautiful cards for my 80th birthday. I also received one from President and Mrs. Reagan and one from Governor Blanchard. It sure was a surprise. Viola Bennett CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our sons and daughters-in-law and our grand­ children, for hosting such a love­ ly party in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary. Our sincere thanks to all of our relatives, friends and neigh­ bors who made this such a special day for us with their beautiful gifts, cards and best wishes. Words cannot express our true appreciation. Raymond & Dorothy Franks Michigan Licence No. 1612 Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning .TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service And now for a limited time only ... ★ FREE Installation ★ on purchase of a complete system. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. Slate St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES I Vocational Education Don't leave school without it Enrolling fornext school year The future is yours - choose now from 24 career oppor­ tunities avail­ able in Eaton County. For Rent FOR RENT: three bedroom two story farmhouse, $275 a month. 517-852-9873 For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1985 Dodge Omni, five speed transmission, 57,000 miles, asking $4,000 or best offer, 517-852-0950 after 5 p.m. 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE emergence. Although this head blights account for most should result in adequate con- of the yield losses in wheat, it trol of diseases on the flag is unlikely that fungicides leaf, infections of the head of would be economically feasideveloping grain will pro- ble for Michigan wheat bably not be controlled. Since growers. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS AUCTION • Tuesday, March 29 • 10 A.M. LOCATED: 623 Reed St., Nashville. Antiques, home furnishings, large col­ lection of fossils and rocks and related equipment, collectibles, oak furniture. National Geographies magazines dating back to 1917 and more. Save this ad! — FRED ACKETT, owner — STANTON’S AUCTIONEERS 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 • 517*726-0181 or 726-0555 See Hastings Reminder for full listing. Agriculture Auto Mechanics Auto Body Banking Occupations Child Care & Guidance Commercial Art Cosmetology Computerized Accounting Data Entry Data Processing Computer Assist. Drafting Drafting Electronics Food Service Health Occupations Home Construction Legal Secretary Retailing Machine Shop Office Block Robotics Small Engine Repair Welding & Cutting and if these don't meet your career goals ask about INDIVIDUALIZED training programs. FREE college credit available in most classes for high school students, recent graduates and adult education students. EATON AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING '«□ EMPLOYMENT SERVICES For more information call your high school counselor or the Vocation­ al Education Department, Eaton Intermediate School District. ___Ph 543-5500 Ext. 60 In Eaton County 27% of the Vocational Education grad­ uates go on to college. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 12 4-H Livestock workshop scheduled Eaton County 4-H beef, sion, which will focus on lear­ sheep and swine project ning the basics of livestock members, leaders and parents evaluation and judging to help are encouraged to attend a in the selection, fitting and Livestock Judging and Selec­ showing of project animals. For those interested in contion Workshop Monday, tinuing on to learn more about March 28. The workshop will begin at judging, additional workshops 7:30 p.m. at Kardell Hall, will be planned during this located on the fairgrounds in _m_e_e_t_in__g. For *more information on Charlotte. Dr. Dennis Banks, coach of the 4-H program, contact the the MSU Livestock Judging Eaton County Extension OfTeam, will conduct the ses- fice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apa Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/7260319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday Cobb Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 % " pipe 5’ length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 ■■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Meadowview takes to the arts by Gene M. Ehnis Some very special people get a very special program once a week. Cay Cates teaches an art class at Meadowview School. Meadowview is located at the back of the Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD) building on E. Packard in Charlotte. The art classes are for the Trainably Mentally Impaired (TMI), Severely Mentally Im­ paired (SMI), Multiply Im­ paired (SXI) and Autistic children/young adults ranging in age from five to 25. Thirty students a week participate. Students are chosen to par­ ticipate in the weekly class by the teachers. “The teacher decides who will benefit from the program, if they’re physically able to participate; the invitation is open,” ex­ plains Cay. “The program reinforces shapes, sizes, cut­ ting, paying attention, starting with a skill and finishing a project.” Cay initiated the program two years ago. The first year she did it as a volunteer; this year her salary has been fund­ ed by a grant from the Arts Council Center of Greater Lansing, Inc. Center for the Arts; and Very Special ArtsMichigan. With an associate’s degree in graphic art and commercial photography, Cay is a talented artist. She enjoys sharing her talents with the children. “I love it,” she says with a smile. “There was need for it, I could do it, so I did it.” It is not always easy to find a project for the students. As Cay explained, it needs to be easy to do but attractive. Cay bases her hour activity with each group on their ability. “Each child works with dif­ ferent skills,” she says. “They learn to follow direc­ tions and sequence, and see a finished project. It’s a dif­ ferent way to learn some of the same skills they learn in their classes with their teachers.” Some of the projects have included wind chimes, flower pots, pinch pots, wreaths, and pictures with chalk, paint or crayon. Samples of the students’ art work were available on Christmas cards and are on display at times at Dr. Gager’s office, McDonald’s, Carter’s, Wendy’s, and Carl’s in Nashville. The workshop teacher at Meadowview, Dorothy McKenzie, shares her room with Cay, making it much easier for Cay to control the project. Meadowview School provides the supplies. “I am glad they let me do it,” says Cay. “When you see someone who needs something (such as an art pro­ gram), you just do it. It has been a real successful program.” JWiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinrmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTifi Vermontville news A group of seniors returned Monday evening from a trip to Florida. The weather was ideal, warm and sunny. They traveled with Greta Firster. Mrs. Firster says new trips are in the planning. 35Portraits! HEW! Introducing All-Occasion T Caption Portraits Cay works with Meadowview student Tasha Woodard to make a pinch pot from clay. Shown in the inset are pinch pots made by other students before they are fired and glazed. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles'east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Recent visitors at Mrs. Firster’s home were Analee Gabrick, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gabrick recently return­ ed from Arizona. Alberta Rockafellar called Friday afternoon and Mrs. Maxine Lindsey of Grand Rapids called on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wells moved their daughter Denise to Florida this past weekend. The Vermontville Historical Society will meet Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. It’s a potluck supper, bring your own table service and a dish to pass. 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Choose from Barbie, Dana, Diva, Dee Dee or Ken. Save. DerekDoll 447;Foshlons to., 3.50 —- 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte - Ph. 543-0733 The Saving Place • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 22, 1988 — Page 14 copy of Mr. Pino's letter will be given to Mrs. Kersten and Mr. Vanderhoef. Regular Minutes of BOARD OF EDUCATION Jr.-Sr. High School Library — March 10, 1988 at 7 p.m. Present: C. Viele Sr., J. Brumm, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, B. Pino. Absent: W. Flower, D. Hawkins, K. Bahs, Student Rep. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by Viele and a roll call vote was taken as listed above. 2. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Brumm to approve the minutes for the February 8th special meeting, February 11th regular meet­ ing and the February 29th special meeting. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried.* 3. Bills: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $85,560.19. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. 4. Payrolls: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve the transfer of fund from general to payroll account as follows: February 12, $136,809.04; February 26, $145,645.58. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. 5. Communications: A letter dated March 9, 1988 from James Pino (Thornapple Arts Council) regarding scholarships for music students. A 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. . PARTS & SERVICE 11. ^Richards • SALES • SERVICE IVe service all brands appliance -5.-4ri.3.;--833l 2i. - i1n2nr6njiS. Coch: ran r~ 54i3..-.-3lj5 i 5i 9. WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTSFOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDMRE ★ MAGIC CHEF ★ WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN' ★ HOTPOINT ★JENN AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD SERVICEALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable & Reasonable A note dated March 10, 1988 from the Nashville PTO officers regarding reinstating an elemen­ tary art program. Administrative Report: Superintendent Wolff gave the administrative report. Revised Budget - Operational: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Pino to approve the revised operational general fund budget for the 87-88 school year as recommended by the committee and Mr. Wolff. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. Annual Election: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Pino to call and hold the annual school election of the school electors of the district on Monday, June 13, 1988; the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. Medical Leave: Motion made by Tobias, sup­ ported by Brumm to approve Linda Gaber's request for a medical leave beginning approximately September 9, 1988 for approxi­ mately six weeks; using 30 accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins and Flower. Motion carried. "Little Bear": After recommendations were discussed, a motion was made by Pino, supported by Brumm to approve the presentation of the "Little Bear" Program for kinder­ garten through fourth grades in the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. Jr. High Track: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Brumm to approve Mr. Sampson's Potential of biotechnology to be discussed March 24 at MSU Some recent developments achieved through biotechnology will be describ­ ed during a symposium March 24 at Michigan State University. The afternoon program is part of MSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, March 21-26. Researchers from MSU and The Neogen Corp., of Lans­ ing, will provide an overview of the science beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Erickson Kiva. The afternoon session is in­ tended for high school and college students, teachers and counselors, and others in­ terested in the potential developments and career op­ portunities promised by COMMISSION ORDER . (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) GEAR RESTRICTIONS FOR STREAM FISHING DURING SALMON AND STEELHEAD RUNS Under the authority of Section 1 of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amend­ ed, being Section 300.1 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission, at its August 10, 1984, meeting, approv­ ed the following gear restriction for a period of five years beginn­ ing April 1, 1985, through March 31, 1990. This order supersedes subject order of July 11, 1980, CFI-103.80. Double or treble pointed hooks exceeding 3/8 inch bet­ ween point and shank and single pointed hooks ex­ ceeding 1/2 inch between point and shank may not be used on any stream except St. Mary’s, St. Clair, and Detroit rivers before May 15 or after August 31 of each year. Harry H. Whiteley, Chairman Natural Resources Commission John M. Robertson Executive Secretary Countersigned: Ronald O. Skoog, Director biotechnology. Among the new developments through biotechnology that will be described and shown are the domestication of the morel mushroom, the cloning of evergreen and hardwood trees, and the development of a portable testing kit that will quickly detect harmful molds in foods. Current biotechnology research deals with such topics as the possibility of us­ ing biodegradable plastic bags to replace road salt and the conversion of agricultural crops to fuels and new foods. Speakers will include Clarence Suelter, from the MSU Biochemistry Depart­ ment; Daniel Keathley, MSU Forestry Department; Gregory Zeikus, Michigan Biotechnology Institute; and Brinton Miller, The Neogen Corp. Extension homemakers district meeting set On Wednesday, April 27 the Eaton Extension Homemakers will be atten­ ding one of six District Meetings held state-wide. Hastings, will host area members at their First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green Street. Registration will be open at 8:30 a.m. and the program will adjourn at 2:30 p.m. This year’s district theme is “MAEH - On The Air”. Last year MAEH started its con­ struction program and helped members understand the organization’s purpose and objectives. “This year the district meetings take the next step and that is how to tell others what we are all about. So when we mention Exten­ sion Homemakers,” everyone will know instantly who we are, said Mona J. Ellard, ex­ tension home economics. The cost of the day is $7 which includes lunch. Send check payable to Barbara Thornburgh and mail to 6105 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, MI 49058, by April 20. 12. 13. 14. 15. recommendation for Ed Boldrey as Jr. High Track Coach for the 87-88 season. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. Asbestos: After a presentation by Gerald Aldrich and discussion, a motion was made by Ewing, supported by Tobias to authorize G. Aldrich to receive quotations from qualified contractors to perform the asbestos inspection. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Motion carried. Citizens' Advisory: Steve Boggess, Co­ Chairperson, from the Citizens Advisory Facili­ ties & Equipment Committee reported the progress of the committee. After discussion, there was board consensus to direct the Citizens Advisory Committee as follows: - Form a subcommittee for equipment from the Citizens Advisory Facilities & Equipment Committee. - Attach a dollar amount with the cluster grouping; and - Contact a district who has had one or two years of clustering. They will report their findings back to the board. Art Teacher: The Nashville P.T.O.'s request concerning an elementary art program was referred to the Curriculum Committee. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ted by Brumm to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:22 p.m. Ayes: All. Absent: Flower and Hawkins. Meeting adjourned. 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DOUBLE COUPONS Wednesday, March 23,1988 PRICES EFFECTIVE TUES., MARCH 22 THRU SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1988 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-03-29.pdf 2df54cbb2998c6961b39008f32dbb4b4 PDF Text Text MAR 3 01988 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTH CHURC STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49056 r 1 w 12/30/9$ Hastings Pub lic Library U.S V-OS5AGE Hastings HASTINGS, Ml 49058 formit N* yI S. Church Street Hastings, MI, 4905g Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 36 — Tuesday, March 29, 1988 Vermontville man found guilty of homicide in vehicle deaths by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The driver in a fiery Nashville accident that claimed two lives last November was found guilty Wednesday of two counts of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. The seven-man, five-woman jury deliberated for three hours in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday morning before finding Robert Oukrust, 23, guilty ofthe two counts. Oukrust, of 483 E. Maia St., Vermontville, faces a maximum of two years in prison for each of the two charges. Sentencing is scheduled for April 20. The jury, which had the choice of returning several possible verdicts, bypassed the most serious charge of negligent manslaughter and found Oukrust guilty of the lesser charge of homicide with a motor vehicle. A conviction on the manslaughter charge would have carried a maximum of 15 years in prison. During the two days of testimony, which ended late last Tuesday afternoon, witnesses testified that Oukrust had been drinking steadily throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 27. Afterwards he and three friends were driving east on Sherman Street in Nashville when Oukrust lost control of his truck, left the north side ofthe road and struck a tree. The truck came to rest on its right side, bursting into flames and trapping two passengers inside and underneath the vehicle. Nashville police and rescue workers arrived, righted the truck and put out the flames, but not before the two were badly burned, witnesses said. Vermontville resident Greg Bumford, 25, who had been trapped underneath the truck, died the next day in the burn treatment unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries received in the accident. Nashville resident Shelia L. Allen, 15, who was caught inside the cab of the truck, died Dec. 8 at Bronson. Michigan State Police Trooper Ken Langford, who later reconstructed the accident, testified Tuesday that measurements taken of the marks left on the roadway by Oukrust indicated the truck was traveling 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when it left the pavement. Langford added he found no indication that Oukrust had tried to slow or stop the truck before it left the pavement A lab technician from Pennock Hospital testified Tuesday that blood tests taken of Oukrust two hours after the accident showed he registered a blood/alcohol level of .24 percent. The legal limit in Michigan for drunken driving is .10 percent. On Monday, Patricia Cook, who lived with Allen and her mother, testified that Oukrust and Bumford had shown up at Cook's Nashville home about 11 a.m. the day of the accident. The two brought an unopened fifth of whiskey, which they shared with members of the household. Other witnesses testifed that in the middle of the afternoon, Oukrust and Bumford left the home for a halfhour and returned with a half gallon ofwhiskey. The group continued to drink until after 8:30 p.m., when they decided to drive to a bar in Vermontville. Continued on page 5 Robert Oukrust is taken to the Barry County Jail Wednesday afternoon after a jury found him guilty of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. Oukrust, 23, was the driver in a one-car accident in Nashville on Nov. 21 that resulted in the deaths of two passengers. (Photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). Nashville village owns lot 27 Signs give directions to Jr. - Sr. High School Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School shop and art classes have been working to create new signs for a student council project that will give directions from Nashville and Vermontville to the Nashville Highway school building. One of the two will be placed soon at the southwest corner of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road near Vermontville while the other is scheduled to be erected at the corner of Reed Street and M-66 in Nashville. Mike Slaten, left, and Brian Davis painted the signs. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) by Joyce Snow The village of Nashville is the owner of Lot 27, a portion of property behind the businesses on the west side of Main Street, village president John Hughes told the council last week. Determination of ownership and boundary lines were settl­ ed after a recent survey of Lot 27. Proof of village ownership was definitely established, said Hughes, and permanent posts will be put into place in the near future. Following a disagreement between the village and Richard Sweet who thought he owned the property, the coun­ cil agreed to hire a surveyor to settle the question regarding the actual deed holder. The survey results coincide with recently found papers which indicate village ownership. In other business at Thurs­ day’s meeting, Curtis Road, south from the intersection of Reed Street, is now officially a part of Nashville due to a resolution adopted by the council. It will be included in Act 51, which provides the village with state money for the maintenance of major streets. The council noted its goal is for that portion of road to become a major street. A hearty thank-you was ex­ tended to trustee Carl Tobias for his service to the council the past eight years. Tobias, who did not seek re-election in the recent general village election, will continue to serve on the Zon­ ing Board ofAppeals ofwhich he has been a member for 12 years. He will also remain on the Transfer Recycling Board. Village Clerk Pam Godbey, also leaving office, was thank­ ed by the council for her two years of service. Newly elected officers sworn in were trustees Ted Spoelstra, Marsha Ainslie and Larry Filter, along with treasurer Lois Elliston, new clerk Rose Heaton, president Hughes and assessor Justin Cooley. The council delcared April 16 as spring clean-up day in the village, and approved the transfer of funds from the General Government Fund to the Fire and Ambulance Board to pay its share of the fire and ambulance budget of $4,500. The village’s share has risen from $875 quarterly last year to $1,112 a quarter this year. The council also approved the payment of $107 in registration fees for clerk Heaton to attend two workshops sponsored by the Continued on page 4 Harold Stewart files for school board seat One person has filed for candidacy to the Maple Valley Board of Education in the an­ nual school election scheduled for June 13, 1988. Harold Stewart of 177 Maple St. Vermontville has announced his intent to run for a four-year seat being vacated by Ron Tobias who, to date, has not returned a nominating petition. Tobias’s term ends June 30, 1988. A one year term is also up for grabs in the election, cur­ rently held by Richard Ewing. Ewing was appointed to the chair last month after the resignation of former board president Loren Lehman. Ew­ ing was appointed to sit on the board until the June election when one person will be elected to fill the remaining year of Lehman’s term, which expires June 30, 1989. The last day for candidates to file nominating petitions is Monday, April 11 at 4 p.m. Petitions are available at the district administration building located at 11090 Nashville Hwy. The last date for a candidate to withdraw his or her name is not later than 4 p.m. on April 14. �Page 2 The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday. March 29, 1988 Students proclaim "National Education for Business Week The National Education for Business Week recently was recognized in Maple Valley High School Shorthand II class. The class made posters with the slogan “An Education You Can Bank On" and two were displayed in the school, one in Good Time Pizza in Langer, and Melissa Harris. Their instructor is Gail Sapp. Maple Valley offers many business classes: accounting, introduction to business, typ­ ing I and II*; business block* and shorthand I and II*. (The ones with a star by them are honors classes.) Nashville, one in the Ver­ montville Post Office, one in Johnny’s Supermarket in Ver­ montville and one in Cart’s Supermarket in Nashville. The students who worked on the posters in Shorthand II were Kris Mahoney, Trudy Dingman, Dorothy Butrick, Brenda Roush, Stephanie 4-H Clubs welcome to observemeeting 4-H members, leaders and parents are invited to attend the first regional Model Meeting Invitational. The event will be hosted by Eaton County at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 2 in the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. The contest/demonstration is designed to teach 4-H’ers how to conduct a proper parliamentary procedure meeting. Each group will receive feedback from a panel ofjudges. Observers will have the opportunity to see each of the pre-registered groups in action as they conduct a model club meeting. For more information on the Invitational or other 4-H programs, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy...you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! Showing posters they made for National Education for Business Week are (from left) Brenda Roush, Melissa Harris, Dorothy Butrick, Trudy Dingman and Kris Mahoney. New books at Putnam Library Kaleidoscope. The latest fiction by Danielle Steel. Presented in memory of Beth Phillips by the Woman’s Literary Club. When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth by David Norman. Presented in honor of Jimmy Hammond by Darlene Hammond. America’s Ancient Cities. Spanning more than 14,000 years of human history, this book reveals how settlements evolved and how urban centers grew and functioned. Published by the National Geographic Society. The Medal of Honor by Stanley J. Bozich. A book listing all of the Michigan recipients of our nation’s highest award for valor, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War. Doll collection to be featured at Garden Club The Nashville Garden Club will meet, Tuesday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Dorothy Spaulding. The program will feature Madelyn Forrest and her doll collection. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517"726'0580 uto-Owners Insurance 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE Guide To Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs by the American Medical Association. Great Days of the Circus. A history of the early days of the circus by American Heritage Publishing Company. How To Do Just About Anything. Published by Reader’s Digest, this book is a comprehensive guide to solv­ ing everyday household problems. Indians of Yesterdays by Marion Gridley. A recognized authority on Indian legend, culture, and customs, the author relates many in­ teresting facts about the peo­ ple who were the ancestors of our Indians of today. Hot Money. A mystery by Dick Francis. Double Whammy. Fiction by Carl Hiaasen. Downriver. A mystery by Loren Estleman with its set­ ting in Detroit. The Gypsy by Margaret Kirk. A story of love, pride and ambition. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. .6:45 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting... ,..... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. Church School and Adult Education... 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday...............7:00 p.m. Ca// for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL North State, Nashville REV. LYNN WAGNER REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Doors Open 5:30 • 'Early Birds 6:15 Friday P.M., April 22 Call... 726-0554 or 726-0394 Two Divisions: Jr. Ages 12 & Under Sr. Ages 13 & Up NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study............ ........ 7 THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM TALENT SHOW Due to incomplete informa­ tion supplied to the Maple Valley News regarding the birth announcement of Shamarr Gearhart, daughter of Paul and Tammi Gearhart, the name of a great­ grandmother, Mrs. Irene Foote of Vermontville, was inadvertently omitted. A.M. Worship...... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... 7 p.m. BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA VERMONTVILLE Correction- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Maple Syrup Festival Area Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH The Five Bells and Bladestone. A mystery by Martha Grimes set in England. Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving. A retell­ ing of a classic story with beautiful illustrations by Everett Shinn. The Wizard Of Oz by Frank Baum. Adapted by Deborah Hautzig and il­ lustrated by Jos. A. Smith. New books for the Junior Room by National Geographic Society are Rac­ coons, Africa’s Animal Giants, How Animals Care For Their Babies and How Animals Talk. We have received another selection of large-print books from Willard Library. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School....... 0 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple p Valley y News,, Nashville,, Tuesday, y, March 29,, 1988 — Page 3 FOOLIN’! Everyone likes a joke on April Fool’s Day, and we enjoy a good laugh too. But when it comes to your money, we don’t fool around. We’ve been your hometown bank since 1937, and we’re still here and thriving because we’re very serious about giving you the best for your money. And because we are the only local financial institution that is locally owned and operated, we can understand your needs and your priorities. You’ll always find a friendly face at Eaton Federal, because we are your friends and neigh­ bors, and we care about you. WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT We invite the entire community to join us in supporting this worthy cause. Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past Recollections of cream pie 'blues', old time meat markets and more! In January and February, Howard Belson of rural Hastings favored readers of this column with a series of recollections about his growing-up days in Nashville. His family owned and operated the Belson Bakery­ Cafe, located in what most recently has been known as the Thornapple General Store. As a youth helping out in the business, Howard observed life on and around Main Street, and today can recall many details ofthat era ofthe 1920s- ’30s, and shares with us more or those reminiscences. It was unfortunate that the old bakery did not have a se­ cond story, or an apartment close by. All that a baker needs is sleeping quarters, with a place to clean up. We had all our meals in our restaurant. Our first rented rooms were the second story of the old brick house [which still stands today] on the river fiats next to the old ball dia­ mond [back ofthe Main Street stores]. In the spring the house was marooned by seasonal floods, and once my sister had measles during this time and shades had to be kept drawn to protect her eyes. It was a relief when the water went down! A cold water flat became available over Hanneman’s store [site of south portion of today’s post office building] and we stayed there until an apartment was open over Hale’s drug store, located right next to the bakery. This was very convenient for us. My brother and I did not look forward to the fall heating season. We were already slaves to the capacity of our bakery oven to devour fuel. Between the two of us, we have carried tons of fuel upstairs to these cold water flats, and carried the ashes down. It was our job to keep the fires going. I also had to keep fuel on hand for the big restaurant range, which was presided over by Mrs. Good. She was a large woman with a striped uniform, and wore her hair done up in a bun on top of her head. She was supposed to be at work at five o’clock in the morning, as a good many workers [who ate breakfast in our restaurant] had to be at work by six. Many times I had to go wake her up, as she overslept. I can still see her today in front ofthat old range A "cold water flat" above Hannejnan's store (third from right in this about-1927 photo) was home to the Belson family for a while, one of several second story locations where they lived. Young Howard and his brother dreaded the approach of the fall heating season, for it meant carrying "tons of fuel" upstairs and carrying ashes back down. It was the job of the Belson boys to keep the fires going at home and in the bakery. Today, Hanneman’s store comprises the south portion of Nashville's post office. flipping pancakes. Some of the men would eat a pile of flapjacks six inches high. Mrs. Good always saw that I had a good meal when I came home from school at noon. The old bakery had a gravel maple sugar. If you wanted roof with very little slope, and syrup, you could dissolve the was hard to keep from leak­ sugar in hot water. Everts’ meat market, I ing. The local hardwareman Mr. Glasgow would come in­ believe, had some of the best smoked hams that were ever to the restaurant a little after 6 p.m., when he had closed his made, and also the best store, and would order a T- bologna. Later, White’s bone steak with fresh fried market made bologna that was potatoes. One time as he was equal to that or better. On the way to school, we eating his supper a thunderstorm came up and kids would see smoke kicking water began to drip on his out of every crack of Everts’ smokehouse. That would be a head. He took it very well, signal to stop there after and moved to another table. The baker’s greatest fear is school was out. In back of the to oversleep. The public market would be a large cast depends on him, and over the iron kettle boiling away, and long haul he gets so tired that Floyd Everts would fish out a it happens. Then he has to big ring of bologna, and give give the dough an extra shot of each kid a large sample. I have seen farmers hitch yeast, with the result that the quality of the baked goods their teams and go to Everts’ suffer, for they have large air market, slide back the case bubbles mixed all through door and reach in and get a handful of raw hamburger or them. My most embarrassing mo­ grab a weiner. Floyd was popular and ment came the time I dropped six cream pies in front of the generous. (To be continued pool room door right at noon­ next week) time. Each day my mother and I had to pick up orders from the pool room and other stores on Main Street. When we collected the empty pie tines at night we would take orders for the next day. We had carriers for the twocrusted pies, but the spaces between the wires would not take a cream pie with its high continued from front— topping of meringue. Michigan Municipal League. At noontime, I would rush One workshop is April 21 in from school to the bakery in Gaylord and deals with main­ order to deliver the pies. This taining local records. The se­ day, the cream pies were cond workshop scheduled for ready on a large cookie sheet. April 25 in Ann Arbor will I had the door to the pool focus on intermediate govern­ room partially open when the ment accounting. tray slipped and all six pies Hughes plans to attend a dumped into the doorway. It regional meeting sponsored took all of my noon hour to by the Michigan Municipal clean up the mess, and the jibs League in Coldwater April and comments from passers­ 14. The meeting will cover by did not cheer me up. many topics pertaining to Every summer would come village government. the electrifying news that the Trustee Ben Mason gypsies were in town. Word reported at the meeting that spread from store to store, and Reith Riley submitted the every merchant was on the lowest bid for work to be done alert. One day I happened to on State Street. The council be in Wenger’s meat market took no action on the bid. when a gypsy woman entered. In other business, Hughes Noah Wenger was a giant of a read a proclamation from man with one eye. On his Gov. James Blanchard Wrists he wore metal-studded designating April the Month leather guantlets that were of the Young Child. It stated designed to protect shirt that during the week of April sleeves from getting dirty or 10-16 there will be many greasy. He raised a large meat special activities that are aim­ cleaver and said one word: ed at honoring the profession “Git”. The gypsy left. of child-care providers. A few years later the sheriff Hughes signed the proclama­ would meet the gypsies at the tion including Nashville as a village limits and escort them participant. through town with the order to “keep moving”. It seemed that each meat ADULTS market had a specialty. Learn to Read Wenger’s had the best smoked link sausage, and their Call... MAPLE VALLEY counters were piled high in COMMUNITY EDUCATION the spring with bricks of Phone... 852*9275 Nashville Village owns Lot 27 Nashville's meat markets each had their own specialty, recalls Howard Belson. Smoke pouring from the smokehouse back of Everts' market alterted children to a treat awaiting them at the end of the schoolday. This late 19th century photo shows Alviin Clever's meat market, which was located two doors south of where Floyd Everts opened his long-standing meat market in 1914 at 228 N. Main, on the east side of Main Street. In white apron is Tab Thomas, who along with Everts served his apprenticeship under John Ackett, another early local meat dealer. Note dressed carcasses hanging on storefront. ’The baker's greatest fear is to oversleep. The public depends on him, and over the long haul he gets so tired that it happens. A hurried noontime delivery of cream pies to a poolroom brought about young Howard Belson's most embarrassing moment. In those days, such places served a limited menu. Bill Irland's pool hall and lunchroom is seen in this about-1916 photo with the proprietor (in white shirt and black derby) behind counter. He was "chief cook" of the mostly-sandwich fare, assisted by son Ray. Note dog in center of photo; spittoon and pot-bellied stove nearby. Irland’s was located in the north portion of the Griobin Block, the building which until recently was home to Nashville Hardware. With a little help from friends It's how most people get through most of their problems. When a friend of yours has lost someone, please take the time to stop by and help out. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen st. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 5 Vermontville man found guilty of homicide in vehicle deaths. Continued from front poge— Allen's mother, Mary Ann Cornwell, who was home much of the day, said her daughter was supposed to ride with Cook instead of with Oukrust. "I said you're supposed to ride with Patty," Cornwell said. "She said ’it's all right, Mom, we'll be right behind you.' ” Cornwell, who said she hadn't had a drink that day, told the court she didn't want her daughter driving with Oukrust and Bumford "because I knew those guys had been drinking all day." Walking into court on crutches Monday, Jamie Steortz, 18, who was one of the four passengers in the truck, testified they drove into Nashville and stopped at Cs Place, where Steortz and Allen went inside to speak with Alien's father. After the two returned to the truck, the group left east on Sherman Street away from town, Steortz said. "We started accelerating at a high speed and took off down Sherman Street," she said. As they headed ddwn the street, she said, the truck hit something in the road that made it go airborne. The truck swerved to the right, narrowly missed hitting a guardrail, crossed the roadway, left the pavement and struck the tree, she said. Steortz said she was able to crawl up and out of the driver's window, suffering a witi’me delrvefy oftnaijet mown*. In those (lop, si menu, Gill lWs^y, broken ankle in the accident. "I don't exactly remember how I got out of the truck or how I got down," she said. "I remember Robert telling people to get water 'cause the truck was on fire." A witness in Nashville who saw the truck moments before the accident, said the driver was showing off in the parking lot behind the bar. Vermontville resident John Cwiek said he was fixing a flat tire in a parking lot behind Cs Place when he saw Oukrust’s white pickup truck. "The truck would back up a bit, come toward us, spin its tires, back up a bit, come toward us and spin its tires at least three or four times." When he finally left the parking lot, Cwiek said the driver's departure left skid marks on the road. "He spun out like he was going out toward the north end oftown, spun around the lot, turned and left the other exit," Cwiek said. Nashville Police Officer Walter Pincumbe, who was the investigating officer, said Oukrust smelled of alcohol and was acting highly irrational after the accident "He was sometime very hostile to myself and the ambulance attendants," Pincumbe said. 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He certainly knew of the danger of drinking heavily and driving as fast as he did." But defense attorney Charles Stiles said his client's actions were not grossly negligent and consequently the manslaughter charge was not applicable. "I don't think the prosecution has a case for manslaughter," he said. "There's no question he was driving. There’s no question he was drinking to excess. There's no question he was driving too fast. There's no question his friends died a gross and hideous death.” Stiles admitted a portion of his client's guilt and asked the jury to find Oukrust guilty of the lesser charges of drunken driving or involuntary manslaughter. "He could have been killed," Stiles said. "He wasn’t, but you can't impart to him any wicked sort of mind. No one has shown he had some kind of death wish." According to the instructions given by Judge Richard M. Shuster, the jury had to find Oukrust showed a "willful, wanton disregard for the consequences'* in his actions in order for the jury to return the more serious charge ofmanslaughter. In finding Oukrust guilty of negligent homicide, the jury determined Oukrust had demonstrated "ordinary negligence" and a "want of reasonable care" in his actions. During the two days of testimony, a group of a dozen family and friends of the deceased filled the first row of seats in the court room. Oukrust, who appeared not to have any family or friend present during the trial, sat with his head bowed, looking away during most of the testimony. Following the verdict Oukrust’s bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriffs department. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Rich Guenther, certified eye enucleator, shows a model eye. Speakers at the Lions meeting were Rick Guenther (•eH), certified eye enucleator, and Jim Downey, district Eye Bank chairman. Lions hear about state's eye-bank The Nashville Lions Club, at their recent dinner meeting had as speakers Jim Downey, 11-C1 Eye-bank District Chairman and Rick Geunther, certified eye enculeator. The Michigan Eye-Bank is a state project of Michigan Lions. It has four missions: to procure and supply donor eye material, to conduct public education programs; to obtain pledges for the donation for the donations of eyes, and to encourage and actively sup­ port medical research. There are 87 sub-stations in Michigan, each sponsored by one or more Lions Clubs. Pennock Hospital happens to be one in our area. Comeal tranpslants have in­ creased every year and last year there were over 2,000. At one time there was a waiting time of two years, to­ day the wait is' only three days. Hospital and I I MW recuperative time have all been decreased. In fact, sometimes it is done as out­ patient surgery. The Michigan Lions Clubs have been instrumental in this advancement and research. Anyone who is interested in being a donor may contact any Lion for a donor card. 'MW ■—' J GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 1, 1988 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at... NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH corner of Washington and State Streets Sponsored by ... The Peace United Methodist Church and the Nashville United Methodist Church. Volunteer needed for new M.V. soccer program MH- Maple Valley Community Education Representative Jan Mittelstaedt has received several requests from parents for a soccer program for children. An organizational meeting will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at Fuller Street Elementary School. Any parents or other adults who would be interested in helping with a soccer program are asked to attend. The program would begin this spring. For further infor­ mation, or if you are in­ terested and cannot attend the meeting, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. MM ■ MW WW MM——MM Styling for < Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues, Wed, Thun, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 • ? Wednesday — Dorothy McMillen SR, CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 • NOTICE • In observance of Good Friday, April 1st We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. fastings (fitp IB link safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main muiotinc lender �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley's ’South Pacific' nearly packs the house Maple Valley High School’s production of Rogers and Kammerstein’s “South Pacific” nearly packed the house Friday and Saturday nights, said co-director Nor­ ma Acker. “It went real well,” Acker said Monday. “We had pretty close to a full house both nights.” Leading actress Markelle Hoefler, who had suffered strained vocal cords and could not take part in a Thursday matinee for the junior high classes, was able to peform her role as Nellie Forbush the next two nights, Acker said. Although Acker directed one play in the past and co­ director Carol Kersten has directed many musicals, both were directing “South Pacific” for the first time and felt pleased with the outcome. “This was something new for the both of us,” Acker said. “I think it was very well received and people were really excited about it.” The musical's leading actor was Kevin Engel, who played Frenchman Emile de Becque, while Amy Walker was Island entreprenuer Bloody Mary and Phil Peterson was sailor Luther Bill is. Both nights of the perfor­ mance, the cast gave Acker and Kersten corsages to wear, Acker said. On the closing night, both directors were given boquets and music boxes playing the tune, “Some Enchanted Evening.” Lee’s Nails Nail Extensions $nnoo S500 Manicures Lee Augustine 4353 Hager Rd. • Nashville Phone Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. 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(VL-144) High school completion There is a small fee for the munity Education Office at classes and enrichment classes clinic. 852-9275. will begin in April at Maple Other classes are also of­ The office will be closed for fered. For further informa­ spring vacation April 1-April Valley. If you have thought about tion, or to enroll call the Com8. working toward your high school diploma, fourth term classes begin the' week of April 11. Classes are offered in the daytime and evening. Having trouble finding Auto Supplies If you would like to brush on weekends? up on your vocational skills, several classes are offered in the evening at the high school. Word Processing, office up­ date, welding, woodworking and computer science are some of the offerings. Several enrichment classes will be offered and will run from one week to eight weeks. Jr. Karate is offered at Satrudays 8:30-5:00 Maplewood Elementary School for boys and girls in Phone: 726-1121 the kindergarten to the eighth grade. Open Karate is also of­ fered for boys, girls, men and women. A babysitting clinic will be hgld for boys and girls eleven or older on Monday, April 18 from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Sgt. Rick Wahl, Eaton County Sheriff Department and Mona Ellard, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice will be the instructors. Corner of 79 and Ionia Road Registration forms are available in the school offices. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STARTING APRIL 10th WILL BE OPEN SUNDAYS TWO NEW LISTING: 40 ACRES NORTH­ ally nice 4 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, "country kitchen", large family room, main floor laundry. This is a MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE property! I 30x40 barn & 2 car garage. (F-263) New community education term to begin— VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. (V-213) The cast is shown during a scene from "South Pacific" performed at Maple Valley High School Friday and Saturday nights. 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Call 963-1010. — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 7 Contributions offered to Putnum Library building fund Kevin Engel as Emile de Becque sings "Some Enchanted Evening" for the musical goers. For Rent The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Thelma B. (King) Taylor by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaffer, Ms. Joyce Nisse and Mr. Scott Taylor. In memory of Evelyn R. Cole by Gary Shattuck. In memory of Ralph Tieche by Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilcox. A donation to the building fund was given by Roderic Cook. Another donation to the fund has been received in ap­ preciation of work done by Mr. Roderic Cook. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on scrolls to be displayed in the new room. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom house, $325 a month. 517-566-8230 Miscellaneous Bloody Mary (Amy Walker) tries to sell a sailor (Borja Goni) a shrunken head. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) CAIN’S Potato Chips YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway. 16 0,.. Budweiser .Oo, 8 PACK i»ffnTnnTnnTnnTnnTnTnnTnnTTTTnTnnTnTTnTTnTniTtTTnfl First Congregational to hold Easter services 24 PACK Bud & > Bud Light > Coke $2» Vermontville news $1049 * + tax & dep. participate. A Good Friday service is Get your '88 also scheduled for noon to 3 FISHING p.m. “Watch at the Cross,” hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiittftiiimiiiiir + dep. LICENSE which is six 30 minute periods MOMMYAwAA and of worship, is a community Callers at Greta Firster’s in the windows again. jL Movie $100 TACKLE service where Nolen and Lit­ home recently were Ola BAIT Pat Villanueva and Sherry £ Special I chfield will again participate. Oosterman of Nashville, Mr. Tyler received word their Here! * New Releases *2.50 The Easter Sunday service and Mrs. Tom McComb of father, Jim Evans, has died. starts April 3 at 11 a.m. when Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. He was in the Veterans « PARTY Nolen’s sermon will be entitl­ Clayton Wyble, Ruth Hospital in Little Rock, ed, “This We Can Believe.” Jnausek, and May Curry all of Arkansas. CrCwzv^ 637 S. Main, Nashville, Ml. Charlotte. Sherry, Pat, Pat’s daughter » lDl*ll« Dh *lhl« RE9.QQ99 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00 U Jane and Doug Wells have Cindy Turner, and Mildred » Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 W returned from Florida. Carter went to Little Rock for Reminder, we turn our his funeral. clocks ahead, one hour, this coming Sunday. Hessel and Madelyn Forest have twin greatgranddaugthers bom Friday evening. Their grandparents are Ed and Judy Forest of Charlotte, and Ken and Judy Corner of M-66 and Deater of Potterville. The twins’ parents are Chris and Thornapple Lake Road Dennis Deater and their big TIME FEEDATEWKSPLACE CLASS INSTR. Hours at Your Convenience brother is Kenny Lee. MONDAY OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL New neighbors on W. Office Update* 6:15-9:45 p.m.$25.004/11/88 MVHS Wolff 8 Main: Sherry and Mike Sharp Typing 6:15-9:45 p.m.$25.004/11/88 Wolff MVHS 8 have bought Violet Sullivan’s Babysitting Clinic 3:15-5:15 p.m.$2.004/18/88 MVHS Ellard & Wahl 1 home. It’s good to see lights The Vermontville First Congregational Church will hold three separate Easter Ser­ vices this week beginning with a Maunday Thursday service March 31 at 7 p.m. Holy CommunionTenebree will be held at that community service where the Rev. Sally Nolen and the Rev. Glenn Litchfield will * PkvdjsA'South ElMl STORE * Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family" Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES To Enroll Call ... 852-9275 852-9481 $3.005/16/88 1 MVHS p.m.$25.004/19/88 p.m.$12.004/19/88 p.m.$12.004/19/88 p.m.$12.004/19/88 8 8 8 8 MVHS Kipp Maplewood OSKA Maplewood OSKA Maplewood Root Microwave Cooking*7:00-9:00 p.m. Hartough TUESDAY niniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiimiiiimiiiHi OVER 1,000 GAMES Don't miss one! 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March 29, 1988 — Page 8 Teen pregnancies on rise in Barry County, help available Teen pregnancy is on the rise in the United States, and Barry County is keeping pace with the national problem. In 1985, one out ofevery 15 female teens living in this county, between the ages 15-19, became pregnant. This is up from one in seventeen from the previous year, accor­ ding to the latest statistics pro­ vided by the Michigan Department of Public Health. Of the 144 teen pregnancies that occurred during that year, 83 resulted in live births, 40 ended in abortion and 21 miscarriages occurred. Increased sexual activity among teens is the obvious cause ofthe growing pregnan­ cy rates, but national studies indicate the problem is more complex. Six percent of boys and five percent of girls are sexually active by age 15, however, these rates skyrocket over the next few years. By graduation, more than 55 percent have become sexually active, but only onethird of these teens are con­ sistently using a method of birth control. Peer and social pressures for early sexual activity are enormous. Media reinforce­ ment and lack of accurate in­ formation about personal responsibilities, birth control, and the risk of engaging in sex, contribute to the problem. Almost half of all teens surveyed think television gives a realistic picture of pregnancy and the conse­ quences of sex. Teens listed die media as the third most important influence (behind peers and parents) in shaping their attitudes and behaviors, but the media was cited as the primary source of sexual Teen pregnancies can begin South Central Michigan has the cycle of poverty. Almost developed the Adolescents 76 percent of AFDC reci­ Beginning with Children pients under age 30 became a (ABC) Program,, which parent while in their teens. focuses on educational and Only four percent of teenage support services for pregnant mothers gave their child up and parenting teens. for adoption. In a cooperative venture, Besides the economic con- Hastings High School and siderations of early pregnan- ABC offer a weekly support TnrnrnnniTnTTnnTnTTnnTnnnnnnTnnnTnTnnnnnnnnnT cy, the health of the mother group for this student populaand child may be affected. tion. Since its inception in Because pregnant teens usual- November 1987, the group ly have limited access to has received information on prenatal care, they lack comprehensive health Care, knowledge about proper nutri- fetal and child development, tion; low birth weights can male responsibility, the adopresult. Inadequate prenatal tion option, realistic goal Dukakis keeps his promises care can also lead to high in- planning, as well as offering fant mortality rates, birth personal support for teens To the editor: citizens can see through these defects and learning who are trying to cope as After seeing the photo of a promises by looking at this disabilities. Caesarian section parents while they are still prominent Nashville lady in bill whereby the senior deliveries are also higher than considered children. the Maple Valley News and citizens would not profit. Anyone interested in more average among this age the brief information with it For over four years I have group. information on ABC or other and after reading the article in had a corresponding acquain­ The Hastings School programs addressing the the Hastings Banner and some tance with another candidate System has been aware that needs of womyn may contact comments by Congressman in another state who has a pro­ pregnant and parenting teens Bridget Bontrager at the Gephardt, I only felt it was my ven record of what he did to are students at risk. Concur- CAA’s Womyn’s Concerns duty as a Democratic Citizen help the needy, creating jobs rently, the Womyn’s Con- Office, located at 220 W. to let the citizens know what for the unemployed, and push­ cerns Office of the Communi- Court Street, Hastings, MI Gephardt had written to me ed to aid the senior citizens of ty Action Agency (CAA) of (948-9509). and about a pamphlet which his state, and started programs purely indicated the lack of and helped pass laws to lower concern for the senior citizens the crime rate. He personally not only ofthis county (Barry) helped those less fortunate but, also, of the nation. than himself. I believe In my opinion anyone who Gephardt never did any of would endeavor to write a bill these things! let alone get it passed whereby I am not a campaign activist the senior citizens would not but I will support those who benefit and perhaps lose some have a proven record of help­ of their benefits is to helping ing others. any one but the wealthy and I first wrote this gentleman not the senior citizens. (a candidate) concerning a Is he just campaigning for horrible disgusting crime that the highest office in these was committed in his state United States and making just over four years ago; not only promises in an effort to get because I had a sister and a delegates for himself? I just niece, home owners in his hope the farmers of this state state but mainly because I of Michigan as well as senior wanted to know how this crime was dealt with in his state. His own personal response was very impressive to learn ofhis deep concern about such a crime, and what he was do­ ing himself about it. (Inciden­ tally there are Republicans to The children of Jerry and Sandra Zinger invites verify that he kept every pro­ friends, neighbors and relatives to a reception in mise made). My delations honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of their stand behind him 100 percent parents, Saturday, April 9, between 4 and 7 p.m. at because he does everything the Church of the Nazarene, 301 Fuller St., Nashville. (not just something) he pro­ mises to do. If this gentleman does this for his own state can’t you just visualize what he will do for our great coun­ try. His promises are not just words, that he can not live up to. My Republican relatives favor this candidate. If given one half a chance can’t you see what he would "The Mirrors image" do to help ours and other «i|ie W«m>ol2 miaae.. farmers in these United States 11 N. Main, Nashville the way he helped the needy, Phone 852-9192 8 lbs. unemployed and senior Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 citizens? Let him show in ac­ 5 oz. Saturdays 9 to ? p tions not words what he can do to help the farmers ofthese United States. This lady (a senior citizen) heard - from this candidate many times long before, there was any mention of anyone who had any intent of running for the president of these United States. His letters were most interesting and always one could sense in his writings And now for a limited time only ... the concern he had for others. If my late husband, William R. Dean, were here he would verify this. He encouraged me on purchase of a complete system. to write this gentleman about all issues concerning this state Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. and these United States. My husband was a well known farmer. Long ago I wrote and told this gentleman: “that he should toss his hat in the ring for the presidential office.” I 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 really approved and liked what he stood for and how he (616) 948’8288 lived up to and carried out all Monday-Friday 9 to 6 promises, which he made. Saturday 9 to 4 information. When a teen becomes preg­ nant, the impact is great. It is a problem that affects the family and society at many levels. One in four pregnant teens will drop out of high school. One in three of these teenage moms will have a se­ cond child by age 20. Ofthose women who became parents of those who waited until age 24 to have their first child. They will earn about half of the income of those who waited until their twenties to give birth. 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Rails and steps included. *437“ �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 10 Maple Valley freshmen group have ''great expectations” bv Shells Sulser From Mrs. Havisham's an­ cient wedding cake to a fight between the ‘pale young lad and Pip’ in Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “Great Expecta- — Nashville VFW Aux. — PENNY SUPPER April 2 • 5:30-7:30 Serving: Ham, Baked Chicken dressing and stuffed peppers. and Chairperson — Gennie Allen tions”, Maple Valley High School freshmen recreated various features of the book for their introduction to literature class last week. “Every year the freshmen read ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens and at the end they are assigned to a pro­ ject,” explained teacher Carol Satterly. “They could act out a scene, do a poster, they could construct some part of the book or make doll shaped costumes or collages. They could also make an example of Mrs. Havisham’s wedding cake.” The class was later graded on their projects, Satterly said. Community Notices The officers Maple Valley High School freshmen Andrea Ward and Jason Hoefler recently and members of the Nashville Lodge #255 Free and Accepted completed their projects assigned to them in their introduction to literature class. Masons of Michigan cordially Andrea's poster advertises "Pip's Big Adventure" and Jason's gravestone depicts invites you to an open house the end of Mrs. Havisham from the book "Great Expectations." (Maple Valley April9,1988 in Nashville from2 News photos by Shelly Sulser) to 6 p.m. Nashville Lodge has been a part ofthis community for over 129 years working under the authority ofthe Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State ofMichigan which was chartered in 1826. This open house is intended to let you know who we are, where we meet, what our function is, and that we are proud to be a part of this community. 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It does so many jobs so well...mows, tills, haulss and a lot more. • 5-speed gear model YT-16 and hydrostatic YT-16H, both with choice of optional 42-inch or 48-inch mowers. • 16-HP twin-cylinder Briggs & Stratton engine. • Quality built. Ask to see the Ford two-year limited warranty. • Full service and fast parts availability. FORD SPRING-A-GRAM _ ®ood on purchMM through June 30,1988 • ANNOUNCING • FINANCE RATES AS LOW AS 0.0% * APR ON PURCHASE OF NEW FORD • LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR • OR • LAWN AND YARD TRACTORS ’ Low annual percentage rate financing for qualified buyers through June 30.1988 0 0% APR tor 12 months. Longer terms available Ask tor details MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT (517) 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 852-1910 Letter to the editor continued from page 8— There is no other candidate that has done what this gentleman has done. I keenly observe an in­ dividual long before he an­ nounces his intent to run for a political office. Take Jesse Jackson, for ex­ ample, there is not one word about what he would do to help the senior citizens. Have you ever read what he would do to help the fanners? Frank­ ly I think he should be behind the pulpit in a church where he belongs as there is a separation ofchurch and state. I pray that the delegates of this county (Barry) and all other counties of Michigan do some soul searching, really deep and see whose promises in the past have been kept, before March 26. In my opinion Governor Michael Dukakis is the only Democratic candidate who has lived up to his word in the past and undoubtedly shall live up to his word when nominated as president of these United States and who has a proven record. And he is the only candidate in my opi­ nion capable of defeating any Republican candidate. Sincerely, Isabelle V. Dean Nashville • NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the Coun­ ty of Eaton met in regular session at the Coun­ ty Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, March 16, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. LINDA M. TWITCHELL Clerk of the Board of Commissioners SPRING IS ALMOST HERE We have seed for your lawn and pasture needs: • Shady lawn mix, Sunny lawn mix • Perennial Rye Grass • Annual Ryegrass • Brome, Timothy, Pasture Mix, Red Clover, White Dutch Clover, Alsike, Alfalfa. We also carry... bHAPPY JACK DOC PRODUCTS to keep yourpets and hunting dogs healthy and happy. Try Happy Jack Skin Balm and Pad Kote. ALSO: Sardex Dog Mange Remedy. Now Is the time for kids and lambs. Try Hubbards Lamb Milk Replacer. It’s also good for orphan foals! JOYDOCFOOD SOEn., 26% Protein .’1250 CAMMN HOES only.. ... $500 PEAT MOSS (Peck). ... $1'° JIM & ERNIE'S FARM & GARDEN CENTER FOHP wwHOUJVD Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! 301 E. Bridge St., Nashville 852-0770 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 11 New class for parents of teens Maple Valley Community Education and Region 13 SAPE is offering a new class for parents of teens. The class called STEP/Teen - Systemic Training for Effec­ tive Parenting of Teens - of­ fers a down to earth and prac­ tical way to meet the challenges of raising teenagers of today. It’s a group discussion program that paves the way to improved parent-teen relationships; more responsible teenage behavior in home, school, and community; and teenage self­ esteem and self-reliance. The program teaches specific parenting skills and ATTENTION Matt Bowen went all out to make Mrs. Havisham's cake look old. He used a mouse and cob webs to make it look detestable. Duff Laverty, Terry Platte and Tina Yost (l-r) look over their models of Wemmick's castle. Laverty's was made of sugar cubes, while Platte used caramels and Yost took parts from an artificial Christmas tree, a mirror and marshmallows. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events set Menu Wednesday, March 30 Oven fried chicken, whip­ ped potatoes, cole slaw, cor­ nbread, marg., fruit short­ cake, 2% milk. - ple, cinnamon quick bread, marg., citrus sections, 2% milk. Hastings--Consumers Power to speak at 10:45. Events Wednesday, March 30 Woodland—Red Cross to speak at noon. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Thursday, March 31 Hastings--Jan Leo to do excercise at 10:30. Fish fillet with tartar sauce, potato gems, green beans, ap- Thursday, March 31 Tuesday, April 5 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 BUD& BUD LICHT PEPSI 8 PACK 12 PK. PIZZA PER I SLICE 5 for.. OPEN EASTER 9 a.m. to 9 p.m 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • — HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing costs of homeownership. If you are a modest-income family or single person, call MSHDA at 1­ 800-327-9158 for more informa­ tion. serviStar. Receptacle Quick wire guide for rapid looping without tools. Brown, ivory. #140-5320SP,141 -5320I SPECIAL AQC PRICE Wednesday, April 6 Quiet Switch Single pole A.C. switch. Grounded frame. Brown, ivory. # 140-1451SP, 141-14511 SPECIAL CQC PRICE SERVlSmR.. 2-Pack Soft White Light Bulbs Soft white, medium base bulbs give almost perfect light diffusion. 40W, 60W, 75W, 100W #464917,33,41,74 89* •pack 1" x 25' Powerlock®n Tape Rule with Chrome Case Blade has Stanley Powerlock feature. Belt clip on case. #33-425 98888 SPECIAL PRICE 48" Aluminum Level Youth Day entries due soon Anodized aluminum frame with 3 easy-to-read vials. Terrific value. #1348 8 By Jennifer Boardman 4-H Intern 6 LIGHTERS < i j.j.'s Party store HOMEBUYERS: 1 $549 + tax & dep. shows how they can be ap­ plied to the many challenges faced by teenagers and their parents: challenges like peer pressures, education and career plans, sexuality, use of the car, drinking, drug use and many others. The six week class will be held at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School beginning Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The instructor will be Judy Hager, who is one of the high school counselors. There is no charge for the class. For fur­ ther information or to register, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Entry deadline for the ninth annual Eaton County Getting To Know Youth Day at the Fairgrounds in Charlotte is May 2. Individuals, groups, clubs and classes in grades K-12 may exhibit or perform in categories ranging from per­ forming arts to creative writing, photography and science. Several other activities in­ clude three-legged races, pedal pulls, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Learning centers ranging from health check-ups to Sammy Sheriff will also be a part of Youth Day. Entry forms are available from the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service Office, Fit­ zgerald Park and local schools. The “Youth Day” is spon­ sored by the Eaton In­ termediate School District, Eaton County Parks and Recreation and the Eaton County 4-H Program. Red omni® Qnetime Spackling Just one application repairs holes and cracks in plaster, wallboard, wood or stucco. Won’t crack or shrink. Use indoors or out. 1 qt. plus 25% bonus. ONETlMf "MckNnfl MckNnfl ,, $d0G99 SPECIAL PRICE 5-Ft. Aluminum Stepladder Lightweight with pail shelf and locking side spreader bar. Slip-resistant steps with double angle bracing on bottom. #355 SPECIAL PRICE serWev cainS hetlpa. 852-0713 • OPEN r7 *96" AHSAHRVPIWLLAERe/J Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley Newt Nashville Tuesday March 29, 1988 — Page 12 Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS iimiiiiiiii»iiiiiiiiiiiii»iiiu Wednesday, March 30 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Wed., March 30 - 9:30 a.m. Home Economics Advisory Board. Extension Office. Sat., Apr. 2 - 9:30 am. Regional 4-H Model Meeting Invita­ tional. 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Mon. Apr. 4 - 7:30 p.m 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tues., Apr. 5- 9:30 a.m. MAEH Council, Farm Bureau Building. Wed., Apr. 6- 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat. April 9-8:30 a.m. Style Revue Registration 9 a.m. Judging, 7 p.m. Style Show, 4-H Building Fairgrounds. Sat., April 9-10 a m.-noon Shooting Sports Firearms, Bellevue Conservation Club, Bellevue. Archery 1-3 p.m., 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 12 7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association Meeting, Eaton Intermediate School District. Wednesday, April 13 6: 30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 14 7: 30 p.m. Horse Development Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat., April 16 - 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Tack Sale & Horse Clinic, Full Circle Farm, Eagle. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 372 miles west of M-50on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays WE WILL BE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 1 COBB Baby food from the kitchen ideas offered Home prepared baby food allows you to add a personal touch to baby's meals and helps prepare your baby for the taste of food that he or she will be eating later. You can take food out of the amount cooked for the family and use that for baby as you serve the family meal or you can batch prepare baby food. As you make baby food you will modify the foods in con­ sistency, texture and taste to suit your baby's needs. The texture and consistency of foods for baby are altered by pureening in a blender, or mashing in a shieve or food grinder, or with a fork or potato masher. The consistency of the food depends upon the age of the baby and their chewing ability. Initially, you will want to blend the food more and add larger amounts of liquid to make the consistency softer for the baby. As the baby develops more chewing ability you can reduce the blending time and the amount of liquid added to produce the desired consisten­ cy. Foods for a young baby should be bland and not seasoned by added salt, sugar, and spices. Use single cooked fruits first before combinations. Fruits provide vitamins and some minerals to the baby’s diet. Chose fruits without add­ ed sugar, com syrup or starch. Fruits are usually in- ii i ii mu iii in mi i inn i EngagementsManser - Kilpatrick A June 18 wedding is being planned by Mary J. Manser, Kalamazoo, and Kevin S. Kilpatrick, also o f Kalamazoo. She is the daughter of Monica A. Manser, Jackson, and the late Paul F. Manser. He is the son of R. Phyllis Kilpatrick, Vermontville, and the late Russell K. Kilpatrick. A graduate of Michigan State University, the bride­ elect is a first grade teacher in the Vicksburg School District. A graduate of Western Michigan University, the pro­ tified public accountant with spective bridegroom is a cer- Price Waterhouse. traduced after cereal because their texture is finer than the other food groups. A ripe banana can be mash­ ed well with a fork, home prepared or canned ap­ plesauce can be used as is, or diluted slightly with warm water. Cooked or canned fruits can be drained and mashed or blended. Ripe fresh fruit without skins, pits or seeds can be used if blended. Use single cooked vetables before combinations. Avoid using canned vegetables or those frozen vegetables with added salt. Many vitamins and mineralsf are found in vegetables; a baby may need several opportunities to except the different flavors and textures. All cooked vegetables can be modified in texture and consistency. The stronger flavored ones, the fiborous ones, should be delayed until the baby has good chew and swallow reflexes. Cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower may produce gas, and com is difficult to digest; so these should not be used in the preparation in the prepared baby food. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, car­ rots, green beans, asparagus tips and spinach are easy to modify in consistency. Cook­ ed vegetables can be puree, chopped or mashed or used as finger foods. Introduce lamb, veal, beef, pork and poultry and then meat substitutes such as cook­ ed dried peas and beans. Meats provide protein, vitamins and minerals. Meat chosen for baby should be tender, juicy inside pieces, free of gristle, fat and bone. Preparing meat for a baby usually requires the use of blender to produce a suitable consistency. Good protein sources that are easy to fix in­ clude cottage cheese, moist cooked ground beef or cooked beans. If you prepare more food than will be used in a 24-hour period, quickly freeze it. Spoon it in a ice cube tray or in small jars. If using ice cube trays, as soon as the food is partially solid, place it into freezer baggies, date and label. Use this home prepared baby food within two months. To keep the foods safe for the baby and free of bacteria, defrost the baby food in the refrigerator and warm on the stove or in the microwave for each serving. When fixing home prepared baby foods remember to wash your hand well, to wash all the equipment that is going to be used and the food that will be prepared to insure the safety ofyour baby’s home prepared baby food. With a little plann­ ing; a blender, a food mill, or a baby food grinder can help you to prepare foods for your baby at home. THE Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 Brumm - Napier RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA RITE PUMPS Do il yourself • I % " pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 J 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville NEEDED • Farm Machinery • Campers • Trucks • Construction Equipment • Autos • Boats • Recreation Vehicles L—————for our ...--------------------------- Annual Farm Consignment Auction LOCATION: % mile south of Cloverdale Rd. on M-66. 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Call Collect: NORB POLUS Potterville 517-645-7654 Roger and Sharon Brumm are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Kay Brown, of Hastings, to Bobby Ray Napier Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Napier Sr. of Nashville. Karla is a graduate of Jim­ my Swaggart Bible College, with a degree in Biblical studies, and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Bobby is a member of the Michigan National Guard C-l-119 Field Artillery, and is employed at Dowding Tool Products in Springport. An Oct. 15 wedding is be­ ing planned. Independent Bank Corp, declares dividend The board of directors of Independent Bank Corpora­ tion, the Ionia-based bank holding company, has declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share on the corporation’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 30, to the shareholders of record on April 10. This will be the 52nd consecutive cash divi­ dend paid by the corporation which commenced operations in 1974. Independent Bank Corpora­ tion, with assets of approx­ imately $285,000,000, has three affiliate banks: Indepen­ dent Bank in Ionia, Indepen­ dent Bank - West Michigan with headquarters in Rockford and Independent Bank - South Michigan which is headquartered in Leslie. The corporation’s common shares are traded on the NASDAQ market under the symbol IBCP. 177 South Main Street, Vermontville PHONE 726-1043 Saturday Nights-April 2 & April 9 EASY COUNTRY POOLTOURNAMENTS Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Still looking for Tuesday night EUCHRE PLAYERS Call for more information <?ST |VCLO,, SE■—DwE,ASn TaER SiU Vermontville, Michigan PARTS & SERVICE H^ichards • SALES R•EVSICE L — • SER•VICE — • PARTS We service ell breeds appliance 543*8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ♦ GENERAL ELECTRIC ♦ fRIGIOAIRE ♦ MAGIC CHEF ♦ WHIRLPOOL ♦ SEMI * GIBSON ♦ TAPPAN ♦ JEN NAIR ♦ MONTGOMERY WARD MAYTAG ♦ MAYTAG ♦ HITCHER MO ♦ HOTPOINT Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eeperienced, Reliable & Reatonible �st*<< st *???■ ?■* ■ ^ *ij s?s *«<>» <>s?» i£L< !j S^S Jw Kj j^S ^S ^"b *• *A> WklSl^ klSl^ H ‘5;^ H5;^ H ;^ h 2* »h » •< w 2:r :r Maple Valley athletes Winning rhu SMAA basketball titlu wot Bronson whil« making fhu All Itogv* foam ore (front, from left) Karl Green (Springfield), T.J. Hathaway (Bronson). Joo Forhriop (Bronson), Joel Modsen (Beliowe) and (bock) Mike Warren (St. Philip) Scot Lens (Maple Volley), Kevin Dobberfuhl (Bellevue), loo Weeks (Olivet). Eric Peterson (Pennfield). Kevin Bradley (St. Philip). Maple Valley’s Mike Goodrich and Lance Brumm (not pictured) were named Io the SMAA oil league wrestling loom. are SMAA All-Leaguers Champions of the SMAA volleyball were Penn Held and St. Philip and the all,<O9W* ,,om consists of (front, from loft) Kate Crone (St Philip). Sandy Haan (St Ph«hp) « p Shorn orn Huggett ugge (St Philip) p Jill Johnson onson (PennfiekT enne Kristin rsn McGuire cure (Pennf»eld) and (bock) Chris Ronsbottom (Bronson 1 Tonya Huntington Bellevue) Kim ODelt (Bronson). TiHmy Graham (Bellevue) Forell (Maple VaNoy). Koilo lam (Pennfield) College Week brochures available The I9M College Week Week with others through brochure and registration youth group*, clubs or church forms are now ava liable at the orgam/atiom Eaton Count ounty Cooperative If you are unable to stop by Ealcnsion Office and pick op a College Week College Week m a four-day. brochure hure or a schoiarship ap live ami learn program spin plication. then call the Esten sored by the MSU sion Office and ask that one he Cooperative Estension Ser-mailed to you. vice. Hume Economic* Pro gram. that will be held lune 20 21. on the MSU campus Cooperative Extension Ser­ Film series continues vice programs arc open to all at Lake Odessa Grace without regard in race, color, Brethren church nations! origin, se* or Dr. James C. Dobson’s film handicap series continues at the Lake The fO classes, workshop*, tour* ami seminar* offered Odessa Grace Brethren ihi* year will cover such Church on Vcddcr Road this Sunday night at 7 p ut April topics as parenting, estate .1. with the Turn Your Heart planning and investment*, Towards Home films. foods and nutrition. public Film number four is The po olicy tames. leadership, Family Under Firs. This film housing and many current contains explicit information health concerns regarding the pornography in­ Also available at the Ellen dustry . It is not recommended sion Office arc College Week for young audiences The Scholarship applications. public is welcome. The County scholarship* arc of church is located west of Lake fcrcil through donations from Odessa and south of area businesses Any pervm Clarksville (one mile south of interested in applying must M 50, between Nash and Dar­ agree to retcach the informa by road* on Vcddcr Rood ) lion they gain at College 14 14 Happy Birthday 14 #15 14 April 1 14 14 14 You’re a great guv! 14 Love, 14 lom, Dad, Amy & Aaron 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 MAPLE VALLEY BOARD NOMINATION PETITIONS School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone in­ terested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The term of Ronald Tobias ex­ pires June 30,1988 The new term of office is a tour year term beginning July 1,1988 through June 30.1992 There is also a one year term on the board of education tor the period July 1,1988 through June 30.1989. Richard Ewing was appointed to this unexpired term only through June 30, 1988 Nominating petitions must be filed with the secretary. Board of Education or designee not later than 4 00 o’clock pm. Monday. April 11.1968 Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice of withdrawal, signed by the candidate, with the secretary of the board of education or designee not later than 4 00 pm., Thursday. April 14. 1988. (Olivet) Sheri We have 14 14 14 14 14 14 1414 14 14 14 14 14 14 DAYTON Kristy Stevenson loan money for all kinds of little emergencies. Like most people, you probably need Io borrow money from lime to time. When you do, stop in. We’ve got the money you need. And at competitive rates. Money for home improvements. Vacations. Boats. Cars. College educations. No matter what financial needs you're juggling — expected or not — we can help. But of course, you'll have to come see us. We don't make deliveries. FDKE safe and sound banking Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main mu loaswc LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 14 Wilson maple syrup is long-time family tradition by Shelly Sulser Tapping the same woods Lorna Wilson’s great­ grandfather Phillip Garlinger used for his syrup operation starting in 1937, Loma and her husband, Earl, make near­ ly 350 gallons of syrup each year. “It’s a family tradition,” Loma explained. “My great­ grandfather started it, then his son (Ray Garlinger), then my dad (Ceylon Garlinger), now Earl and I and Bill (their son) and his wife and family. It’s totally a family operation.” Ceylon said he and his father and grandfather started with 119 buckets and had ex­ panded to more than 1,200 by the time he sold the operation to Earl in 1967. Earl has a background in syrup making having learned the process as an FFA (Future Farmers of America) member in school. When the couple met, “he wasn’t totally a stranger to it and we’ve made syrup ever since I can remember. I’ve been back to the woods ever since I’ve been big enough to walk,” said Loma. (Earl and Bill, volunteer firemen in Nashville, were suddenly called away to assist at a grass fire and could not America’s Favorite Store Wil A11W1' luim______I'H participate in this interview.) Loma recalls in those days, the sugar shanty was located in the woods. Health regula­ tions have moved most sugar shanties closer to electricity and running water. “This is one reason we moved ours,” Loma noted. “And it’s easier for people to see.” The Thomapple Lake Road couple are also farmers, own­ ing 230 acres. “Between Earl and Bill, they farm over 1,200 acres. They’re full-time farmers and full-time volunteer firemen.” Lorna and Earl are members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association and have sold syrup and maple sugar candy all over the world. “We had a General Motors friend who wanted to give some Japanese businessmen something unique. So, it has gone to Japan, China, Ger­ many, England,” said Loma. “When the Vietnam War was going on, a lot of my candy went to Vietnam for the boys. We had a lot of it go there. It was a little bit of home for them.” The couple are also active Michigan Farm Bureau members and eagerly educate the public about one of Michigan’s sweetest products. Loma sits on the Michigan Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee and is on the Barry County Board of Directors for Farm Bureau. “Last weekend we were in Grand Rapids at the North Kent Mall to an all Michigan products show sponsored by the District 4 Farm Bureau,” OPEN: MON.-SAT. 9-9 SUNDAY 10-5 SALE STARTS WED., MAR. 30; ENDS SAT., APR. 2,1988 ,11 Loma said. “It was to pro­ mote apples, cheeses, vegetables, beans, pork, beef...any commodity that is produced and processed in Michigan. “We go there to try to educate the people as to what is all right here. You don’t have to go to New Zealand for fruit, or Mexico for lamb.” Earl and Loma have been attending the annual show for five years, and just this year felt their efforts paid off, Lor­ na said. “We had intelligent ques­ tions asked,” said Loma. “To me, it’s been worth it. We’re finally getting it through to the public that Michigan products are good food. We have enough so that you can have a different meal every day of the year and never have to leave Michigan.” Loma, however, admits she has tired of the syrup making routine while her husband and son still enjoy the process. “If I thought my grand­ father wouldn’t come back to haunt me I’d quit tomorrow,” she said. “I guess I suffer from an overexposure to it.” Stepping forward from the traditional bucket method, the Wilson family is now using tubing to cut the time it takes to gather the sap from the nearly 1,000 taps. “It all runs with gravity flow to a central tank,” she said. “It takes a lot of work out of it.” The tubing method also reduces the need for hired labor. “Finding help is really dif­ ficult. People don’t realize how hard it is to gather from each tree and lug it back to the tank,” she noted. “I think as years pass, we’ll go more to tubing just because of the labor situation. It’s (the tradi­ tion) not going to die.” Loma said her parents still help with the syrup making operation. Continued on next pag lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllffiTIT Serving Our Country iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiliinliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiinim Daniel L. Sipes Pvt. Daniel L. Sipes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Law of 4790 Allegan Road, Vermont­ ville, has completed advanced individual training as an ar­ mor reconnaissance specialist at the U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, Ky. Students received instruc­ tion in the use ofvarious kinds of weapons, maintenance of armor vehicles, map reading,, communications, artillery ad­ justments, and mines and demolitions. Allen R. Childers Pvt. Allen R. Childers, son of John L. Childers and Con­ nie Wymer, both of Nashville, has completed a metal worker course at the U.S. Army Ordinance Center and School, Aberdeen Prov­ ing Ground, Md. During the course, students were trained in all phases of oxyacetylene welding, radiator and metal body repair, glassworking, arc welding and other related tasks. Also taught was com­ mon maintenance tasks, use of hand and power tools, measuring instruments and identifying metals. He is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Nashville. Allen R. Childers Army Private Allen R. Childers, son ofJohn Childers and Connie Wymer, both of Nashville, has arrived for du­ ty with the 1098th Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, Va. Childers, a metal worker, is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Kevin A Rathburn Army Pvt. Kevin A. Rathburn, son of Kay T. Rathburn of 2550 Arbor, Ver­ montville, and S.J. Rathburn of 130 S. Main, Nashville has arrived for duty with the 502nd Infantry, West Germany. Rathburn is an indirect-fire infantryman. Janies R. Bingham Air Force Tech Sgt. James R. Bingham, son ofElmer and Alma Bingham of 4157 Barryville Road, Nashville, has been named Thule Air Base noncommissioned officer of the year. Bingham is a security police supervisor with the 1012th Air Base Group, Greenland. The selection was based on the individual’s exemplary du­ ty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self­ improvement and other accomplishments. He is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The sergeant is a 1984 graduate of Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos. TnrnrniTnTTnTnTnTnnnTffnTnTffHTnTTnTnffTnnnnniinnTiTi Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................................... Sale Price 88*.. 3-Oz." Solid Standing Rabbit in peanut butter, milk chocolate or white. * Net wt. Your Choice! 2.21 1%-Oz.” Solid Sitting Rabbit in milk choco­ late or peanut butter. *N«t wt The Saving Place •- Your Choice! Sale Price Ea. 8-Oz.* Decorated Egg The children’s favorite decorated egg. Save! Ea. 12-Oz.* Solid Rabbit Solid milk chocolate or white. Save now! ‘Net wt. 'Net wt. 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte - Ph. 543-0733 March 31 - 4-H Draft Horse Club meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 7 - Barry County Fair Board, 7:30 p.m. Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 8-9 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin, ML April 11 - 4-H Leader Training, 7:30 p.m., Delton High School Home Economics Room, Delton. April 15-16 - 4-H Food & Nutrition Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 16 - 4-H Style Revue Program, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Hastings. April 19 - Water Quality Meeting, 8:30 a.m.. Conference Room of the Health Department, Hastings. All welcome. ......... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 29, 1988 — Page 15 Eaton County 4-Her's eligible for standardbred foal project Eaton County 4-H project responsibilites respons es of o caring carng, members ages 14-19 are eligi- feeding, managing, and sellble to receive a Standardbred ing a foal. foal to raise from October, pp Applications are available 1988 to August, 1989 as a part from the Cooperative Extenof of the the Michigan 4-H StanStan-sion sion Service Office Office and are dardbred Horse Production due May 1. Project. Approximately 20 apThe purpose of the project plicants from throughout is to help young people Michigan will be selected to become aware of the racing receive a foal donated by the industry and how itt con- Michigan Standardbred tributes to Michigan’s Breeders Association. economy. Youths learn the nmiiimiiHiiiHiiiHiiiiniiiniiiinniiiiiiiiii|ii|i||iiiiii||i|iHi|i|inHiiii|iiiii|iiii|iiHiii!iiiHiiiiiiiiii»iiiMii RC 8 pack $999 Making maple syrup is a family tradition with Lorna and Earl Wilson. Here, Lorna bottles a gallon of the newly made syrup. grocery stores and other from previous page pF.is.her.) — .i_f s.he d.i.d.n.’t come novetly shops in and out ofthe My dad (Ceylon Garl- and help me make maple state. inger) gets a kick out of com­ sugar, it wou'ldn’t get made,” “We sell some wholesale ing down. He helps us boil. she said. The sugar candy and but mostly retail right out the And my mother (Doris syrup is sold at various local door,” Loma said. “Most of them are repeat customers we’ve had for years and years.” The All Michigan Products Show in Grand Rapids, however, “is probably our biggest selling time,” she said. Loma stressed, however, that the family is not into mak­ ing maple syrup products strictly for the money. “I think the one thing uni­ que to maple syrup is that when you produce it, you start with the raw product and see it through to the very end,” Lorna said. “It’s one com­ modity where the demand ex­ ceeds the supply,” she added. Miller Lite 12 can + dep. Martin's Maple Syrup & Candy + dep. & tax Gallon.......... $25°° 1/z-gallon *14qo Quart..... «800 VIDEOS JAY'S 2-OZ. BIC ^y' /$CfROABOS 7 Candy 75* & $ 1 50 MILLER'S ICE CREAM "Lots of Flavors” 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart Factory Authorized Sale! DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN I No interest or payment Lorna Wilson of near Nashville bags fresh-made maple sugar candy. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) American Legion seeking veterans from WWii, Korea, and Vietnam wars The American Legion Post 222 of Vermontville is at­ tempting to update the original WWII honor roll of service men and women that was formerly located in front of Rep. Fitzgerald in Vermontville April 5 and 6th Area residents will have an opportunity to meet with State Rep. Frank M. Fitzgerald as he holds district office hours around Eaton County. “I am looking forward to visiting with my constituents and listening to their ideas and concerns,” Fitzgerald said. Rep. Fitzgerald will be holding office hours in Vermontville at the Village Hall, April 5 from 10-11 a.m.; and in Sunfield at the Community Hall, April 6 from 9-10 a.m. Additional information is available by calling Rep. Fit­ zgerald’s Capitol office at 517/373-0853. the Opera House in Vermont­ ville. The honor roll was taken down and stored in a garage for many years and some of the names have been lost. Although the Legion has ap­ proximately 200 names, they believe that there are others from Vermontville and the immediate area who served during WWII. When the list is completed, the veteran’s names will be placed on a new honor roll in the American Legion Hall in Vermontville. The Legionaires are also at­ tempting to compile a list of all those who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars who were originally from this area. Anyone having any infor­ mation regarding veterans who served in these wars should contact Bill Stanton, 726-0190, or Lawrence Frith, 726-01900, or attend the regular legion meeting held the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. above the bank in Vermontville. MODEL 4210/36 f until September ’88 F on selective models •Briggs A Stratton 1/C 12 hp engine with solid state ignition 1 MODEL 4212H/36 1 •Hydrostatic transmission. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) iThe Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 36 — Tuesday, April 5, 1988 Superintendent candidates to be interviewed by Shelly Sulser Six men — one of which could be named to succeed Caroll J. Wolff as school superintendent — are being interviewed in public session by the Maple Valley Board of Education this week. The board received 49 ap­ plications for the job. That number was narrowed to eight by six members of a Michigan State University placement constortium last Monday, said board president Charles Viele. The board went on to choose seven of the eight recommended candidates and the number dropped to six when one applicant withdrew his name, Viele said. Interviews began last night in the Maple Valley High School auditorium where Ed­ ward M. Schultz of Stevenson (Upper Peninsula) and Clarence F. Smith of West Branch were scheduled to meet with the board. (Results of that session were not available at press time). Tomorrow (April 6), David G. Annis ofWhite Pigeon will be interviewed at 7 p.m. and James VanDyk from South Lyon at 9 p.m. At 7 p.m. Friday. April 8, Richard A. Kelly of Charlevoix is scheduled to meet with the board and at 9 p.m., Woodrow W. Hall of Potterville is to be screened. At a special meeting last Wednesday, the board adopted the interviewing for­ mat. Each candidate will be given five minutes to make opening remarks, followed by ten minutes of audience in­ quiries and about 50 minutes for the board to ask nearly 20 questions. Viele said. Those in the audience wan­ ting to ask questions of the candidates can obtain cards to fill out the night of the meetings. The cards will then be handed to board member Jerry Brumm who will decide which questions will be asked. Former board president and current trustee David Hawkins has been selected by the board to ask all the ques­ tions of the candidates, Viele said. “We’ll be interviewing for approximately an hour and a half and the interviews will be two hours apart,” Viele ex­ plained. He said questions by the board will include asking why the candidate wants to be a superintendent in the Maple Valley School District, what his style is in dealing with the board in superintendent/ board relationships, what his experience is in dealing with employees and financial mat­ ters, etc. The candidate will then be given five minutes to make a closing statement, followed by about 30 minutes of closed session by the board to evaluate the applicant using a form approved ofby the board last Wednesday, March 30. Viele said after the last in­ terview on Friday, the board will probably set a special meeting when they will make a decision concerning finalists. “It will be narrowed down but to how many, I don’t know,” Viele said. “We haven’t come to a full conclu­ sion on that. It depends on the candidates.” Plans by the board in January were to conduct first interviews March 29 through April 9 and to meet with the most promising applicants April 11 through April 23. “That’s what we’ve ten­ tatively talked about. It may end up that way,” Viele said. The district policy book notes that promising can­ didates will be asked to visit the schools while they are in operation and meet with building administrators, teachers and non-teaching personnel. It also states that visitations to the candidate’s present community and possibly other communities where he has held administrative positions will be considered. Viele said the board does plan to make visits to the finalist or finalists’ districts. “This is one ofthe most im­ portant things we have to decide — who’s going to be our next administrator,” Viele said. The board has been guided in their, search by seven members of the placement service, which includes Chuck Alexander of Central Michigan University; Ivan Fende of Northern Michigan University; Wayne Hellenga of Western Michigan Univer­ sity; Dick Dancsok of Eastern Michigan University; Bill Young of Wayne State University; Dave Johnson of the University of Michigan and Bob Watts of Michigan State University. Six of the seven men met with six of the seven board members at the Pourhouse Restaurant in Lansing March 28 to discuss the 49 applica­ tions and to advise the board on interviewing procedures. Absent were Fende ofthe con­ sortium and Brumm of the Maple Valley board. At that time, the consortium members narrowed the field of applicants to eight, with each known to at least one of the university men. New entertainment group to highlight Syrup Fest by Shelly Sulser montville Maple Syrup The Charlotte Senior Festival set to be held April Citizen Kitchen Band is a new 22-24. addition this year to the enter­ Queen for this year’s event tainment line up of the Ver- will be Jennifer Fisher, scheduled to be crowned April 21 by Amy Walker, 1987 Vermontville and, 1988 Michigan Maple Syrup Queen. The Maple Syrup Festival Corporation has chosen Flossie Corey, former long­ time treasurer of the group, to serve as the 1988 honored citizen. This year’s annual syrup celebration will kick off Fri­ day night (April 22) with talent competition on the downtown stage, coordinated by Barbara Musser. Also during the Friday night festivities, Crown Amusements will offer six hours of fun on the rides for $6, an increase of a dollar over past years. Saturday morning activities get underway after the American Legion and Maple Valley Band Boosters begin serving pancakes bright and early, starting at 5:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. respectively. A huge variety of arts and craft items will be for sale at Maplewood Elementary School Saturday and Sunday (April 21 & 22). Also on those days, festival goers can observe an actual syrup mak­ ing demonstration. Saturday’s stage events will be emceed by Douglas Kelsey, who will introduce Vermontville Village Presi- dent Sue Villanueva, Chamber of Commerce Presi­ dent Doug Durkee and Festival Corporation Presi­ dent Stan Trumble. The Maple Valley Jazz Band is also on tap for the day, followed by a children’s parade, talent winners, grand parade (with the theme of Sweetness Through the Seasons), the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, Corn Cob Cloggers, square dance ex­ hibit and a puff dragon pedal tractor pull. Sunday (April 24) gets underway with more pancake meals starting at 8 a.m., followed by union church services. Al’s One Man Band takes the stage at noon and arm wrestling competition starts at 1 p.m. Other contests for the day will be wood chopping, a pan­ cake derby,<in egg toss and a pig catch. Vermontville's ’Main Corners' will soon be like this again when the annual Maple Syrup Festival hits town April 22-24. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 2 HTHTiTnnnTnTnTnTnnTnnTnnnnrffnnTnTnnnnnnnnnTffl Obituaries Helen R. Rohrer LANSING - Helen Rose Rohrer, Lansing died and formerly 69, of of Nashville formerly of Nashville, died ..................... Illllllll........ 11111111111111111H111111.......... IHIIIIIIIIIIIIH March 26, 1988 in Lansing. Mrs. Rohrer was born on » w August 7, 1918, in Nashville, Robert B. Mackinder the daughter of Arthur and DOWLING Robert B. Company and the former Hazel Bassett She was raised Mackinder of3285 E. Dowling Gackley Furnace Company in in the Nashville area and graduated from Nashville High Road, Hastings, died at 10:45 Hastings. He was a member of the School in 1936 as Valedictop.m. Wednesday, March 30, rian. She graduated from 1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. Mackinder is survived Cleary College in 1938. Creek. She was married to James Mr. Mackinder was born on by his wife, Lucille; son, October 10, 1909 in Battle Robert C. Mackinder of Iron­ M. Rohrer on October 22, Creek, the son of Charles and wood; three grandchildren; 1941. She was stationed with Nicena (Miller) Mackinder. and a sister Florence Doblee of him for four years during World War II, working as a He was raised in the Dowling Long Beach, California. Funeral services were held legal secretary. area and attended the Barney She resided in the Tecumseh Mills School. He graduated in Monday, April 4, 1988 at the 1928 from Hastings High Nashville Baptist Church with area for 18 years where she the Rev. Lester DeGroot offi­ was active in Cub Scouts, 46th School. He was married to Lucille S. ciating. Burial was at the Signal Company Auxiliary, Michigan Army National Dowling Cemetery. Smith on July 18, 1934. Mr. Mackinder was employ­ Memorial contributions Guard, American Legion Post ed at Clark Equipment in may be made to the Nashville #34, St Elizabeth School and Battle Creek for 10 years, Baptist Church or the Parish and was a secretary for Tecumseh Public Schools. She engaged in farming for many Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made also served as negotiator for years, retiring in 1972. He had been previously employed by by the Wren Funeral Home of the Tecumseh School Secretaries. Oliver Equipment Company, Hastings. She later moved to Lansing Eaton Manufacturing where she worked for the Michigan State Department of Labor and the Department of Agriculture until her retire­ ment in 1980. Sena feelings Everything a funeral director does should show respect for human feelings. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen st. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Scholarship Fund. L Frenc NASHVILLE Sena L. French, 84, of 434 S. Main Street Nashville, passed away Friday evening, April 1, 1988 at the home ofher daughter in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Mrs. French was born on October 5, 1903 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of George and Anna (Dowling) Gribbin. She was raised in Nashville and attended the schools there. She went on to attend Western Michigan University, recieving a bache­ lors and masters in accounting. She was married to Gordon French. She taught school in several Michigan high schools and at Bay City Junior College. After returning to Nashville, she and her husband owned and operated F & F Real Estate for several years. She was a memberj of the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a trustee; the Womens Church Guild and a member of the They’re hard to explain ... easy to hurt... and very important to people. She was a member ofthe St Gerard Church RV in Lansing Catholic Capitol Totems Lansing, Capitol Totems RV Club, AARP, and State Employees Retirees Association. Mrs. Rohrer is survived by her husband, James; four sons, Dr. and Mrs. Michael D.. Rohrer, of Norman Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Rohrer of Washington, D.C., Richard P. Rohrer of Rome, Italy, William J. Rohrer of Alexandria, Virg.; four sisters, Ruth Southern of Riverside, Calif., Georgia Carter of St Johns, Orilla VanAmeyden of Battle Creek, Gladys Bolo of Hastings; two grandchildren. Mass ofthe Christian Burial was held Tuesday, March 29 at St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lansing with the Father Paul Schwermer as Celebrant. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Grass Lake, Michigan. Arrangements were made by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. Memg.orial contributions Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. French is survived by three daughters, Joalda Kittrack of Hinkley, ILL., Ellen Washington ofDearborn Heights., Sallye McLean of Nashville; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gordon in 1965 and a daughter, Anne Stark. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 5, 1988 at the family residence in Nashville with Rev. Wayne C. Olmstead officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nash­ ville. Respecting her wishes, Mrs. French lay in state at her residence where her family received visitors Sunday and Monday prior to the services. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial' contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads call 9 to 5:30 Daily Home improvement fund available to Castleton, Maple Grove, Vermontville Twps. Castleton Township was awarded $200,000 on Jan. 1, for a home improvement pro­ gram for itself, Nashville, Maple Grove Township, Vermontville, and Vermontville Township. Funding was received through grant application competition by the Depart­ ment of Commerce sponsored Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has also set aside $77,000 worth of funds for low-interest loans which will range from 1-9 percent. Included in the two-year program will be the low- Soccer program planned for area elementarykids, sign-up now Several interested parents and community education staff attended the organizattional soccer meeting held last g Tuesday evening. It was decided a four week soccer program would be held beginning Saturday, April 30 for Maple Valley elementary students in grades two through six. The time will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and will in­ cluded instruction and practice time. The fields at the Jr.-Sr. high school will be used. Registration forms will be Regular Board Meeting — APRIL 18 — The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 18,1988 instead of Thursday, April 14th. The meeting will be held in the Jr.-Sr. High School Library and will begin at 7:00 p.m. “NOTICE — Hydrants will be flushed Thursday, April 7 beginning at 10 p.m. until Friday, April 8 at 6 a.m. This may cause temporary discoloration of the water. Vermontville Village Council VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 North State, Nashville BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study............ 7 p.m. Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............ .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service............ ......7 p.m. Wed. Service........... ...... 7 p.m. .10 a.m. .11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............... 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL REV. LYNN WAGNER NASHVILLE 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... ...10 a.m. A.M. Worship.......... .:.11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... .... 7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study............. ......... 7 REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR sent home with the students. Students must pre-register. A small fee will be charged for the program. Parents will be needed to help instruct and coach the boys and girls. In­ structions will be given to the parents prior to the first session. Parents may indicate if they would be willing to help by signing their child’s registration form. For further information, call the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education office at 852-9275 after April 11. MAPLE VALLEY Area Church Schedules Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA................ Prayer Meeting... interest MSHDA loans, prinicipal reductions (in the form of grants) and outright grants - for those who cannot afford a loan. Eligible improvements will include electrical, plumbing and mechanical code rehabilitation, roofing, win­ dows, insulation, siding, addi­ tions, etc. Hastings City Bank will be working with the communities by underwriting the MSHDA loans. Interested homeowners may inquire at their respective governmental units or call Cheryl Storey, grants ad­ ministrator at 616/693-2271 or 693-2748. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ n a.m. P.M. Worship............. p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p m REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) ounday School .10 a.m. A.M. Service..... .11 a.m. P.M. Service................... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 3 niiliiiiiitlliiilllllliillllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIII||||||||||||||||||||||||||HIHIIHIIIimiHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|]|]| Memories of the pas by Susan Hinckley Former resident recalls signalmen, 8 O'clock Flyer !5S !*at^’hs hsk^fe ?*?! n ‘}ms •»h •>ki* •»hWtia ®ik * 4 it Retail 1R -miisiiieeMWw ll teHMK^j 6:’:'^0flllK(liJ,^l|li| irlteHinlWiMj EF The following account was written by Howard Belson of rural Hastings, whose family owned and operated the Belson Bakery-Cafe in Nashville back in the 1920s-30s. As a youth helping out in the business, Howard observed life on and around Main Street and today recalls many details of that era. He has been sharing some of the reminiscences with us in this column. animals at a reduced price and had them butchered immediately. When we were kids there wasn’t any talk of liability. We trespassed on railroad property as did everyone, adults included. At about 4:30 on Saturday afternoons we kids would go to the stock yard to help load the livestock. It could be dangerous business but we were never told to leave. We walked the planks above the The (Nashville) shipping stock and could have fallen in­ association was formed by to the pens, been gored by a farmers who wanted an outlet bull or bitten by a mean hog, for their farm stock. Southeast but that never happened. of the depot and across the On the railroad siding there main track on a siding were were usually three stock cars. located the pens that held the The Association had a boxcar livestock (for shipment).. mover which was a hickory There was an office and scales handle about five feet long on which the stock was with two steel levers at the weighed. bottom. This was placed on The pens were designed the rail, against one wheel of with a series of gates that the stock car, and with very could be shut two ways to little pressure could move tons move the stock to loading of weight. After one car was shutes leading to the stock loaded we kids would struggle cars. Some of the stock cars to see which one would next had two decks; the lower one be moved into position to was for hogs and the upper for load. We took turns putting the sheep. If there were no sheep to be shipped the upper deck cars in position in front of the loading shute. Someone would be filled with hogs. The holding pens were well would holler “Okay,” and built with sturdy posts and another kid would set the planks, with an eight-inch brakes. Then we would help wide plank topping the drive the stock up the shute in­ perimeter of the pen. These to the car. This could be ex­ were made to walk on for in­ citing as the stock might go spection ofthe livestock. Here part way and then decide to a butcher or anyone who come back. You had to be wanted to, could select his ready to climb the fence out of choice. Some ofthe stock was their way or get trampled. To the kids of today who sold because the farmer could no longer handle the animal. I complain of nothing to do, have seen wild cows trying to this activity probably would climb out of the pens, and seem like poor entertainment. bulls trying to hook their way But it probably would not be allowed anyway, because so­ out of their prison. Once in a while a hog or a meone would worry about calf would have a broken leg liability in case of an accident. or some other deformity that It is too bad that kids of today would prevent it from being cannot go to a local business shipped. There were some to see what the real world is folks who looked for these about. The Michigan Central Railroad had an effect on the lives of all ofus. It brought us our mail and carried away our produce. I believe it was the demise of small industries all along the line (which were often brought out by large corporation and moved to other locations) that helped kill the railroads. When these businesses closed there was nothing to ship. Before the automatic signal was installed at the railroad crossing on Main Street, there was a small shack about sixfeet square, located between the main line and the siding next to the elevator. This small railroad watchman’s house was heated by a potbellied stove and held a chair. On sunny days you would see the signalman sitting outside enjoying the pleasant weather. When a train approached he would step into the middle of the street and turn his handheld signal to “Stop.” I believe the signalman had been injured on the railroad and was later given this job. There were a good many trains then, and most all stopped at the Nashville depot. But at night, the eight o’clock Flyer went through at 50 or 60 miles per hour. In order to travel at this high speed the roadbed had to be in top condition. It was a credit to the sectionmen who maintained the rail lines. When we heard the long drawn-out whistle ofthe Flyer a mile east of town, we kids would run as fast as we could to the boxcars on the siding in front of the freight depot. Climbing up the ladder on the end of a boxcar, we would lie down and put our arms under the catwalk and hang on for dear life. We had to keep our eyes shut for dust and cinders filled the air. The boxcar would rock back and forth violently - it seemed like for When Howard Belson and his friends heard the whistle of an approaching 8 p.m. eastbound Flyer, they would race to the station and climb atop sidelined boxcars (such as those at left in this circa-1900 photo of Nashville's early depot) to experience the thrill of the passing non-stop train, which zipped through town at some 50 miles per hour. Belson has read early newspaper accounts claiming that when Teddy Roosevelt campaigned in the state in the early part of this century, the Michigan Central train that carried him hit better than 90 mph between Nashville and Middleville. five minutes - from the suction of the passing Flyer. Michigan Central Railroad maintained a small park near the passenger depot, and it was nicely landscaped. Kids played on the lawn there, and the depot was a magnet for children in the wintertime, for they went inside to get warm. We kdis were noisy and pro­ bably a nuisance to customers, but we were young and thoughtless. One time a group ofus were outside the back door of the depot when a man walked up and asked what we were doing there. He pulled out his wallet, flashing a badge that showed he was a railroad detective. He told us to leave and never come back. I believe we had tried the patience of the operator, who could not tolerate the noise any longer. Instead ofbawling us out, he handled it in a diplomatic way by calling on a railroad detective. (To be concluded next week) Before automatic train signals were installed at Nashville’s Main Street crossing, a railroad signalman stopped traffic with a hand-held sign at the sound of an approaching train. The watchman's headquarters was a small shack located just out of sight (to the left) in this circa-1900 picture of the elevator. Howard Belson recalls that the signalman was a former railroader who had been inured on the job. On sunny days he could be seen sitting outside his shack. (Note boxcar on elevator siding.) mMAA DrLI Lr VVAAILLI EEVI Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY- eaton board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 iirr g L.,... 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Possible land contract terms. k (VL-252) HUNTER’S DREAM - 21 acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good “COZY" 7 ROOM - NASHVILLE - 2 story Nashville passenger depot (right) was a magnet for kids who played in the nearby railroad park maintained by Michigan Central. Howard Belson and his young com­ panions probably were a "noisy nuisance" to customers, he recalls. This westward view shows the 1904 brick depot at right and the original frame depot (later a freight station) at left. Several passengers and a dray await the approaching eastbound train in this August, 1909, scene. montville. Nice retirement or starter home, 3 bedrooms, gas furnace w/centrql air, enclosed front porch, nice yard and mature trees, plus 2 car garage. Call now for ap­ pointment to see. (V-258) home, 3 (possible 4) building sites. (VL-254) BRICK 1 STORY - $19,500. Low utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 '/i car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! (V-240) east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA - Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 5. 1988 — Poge 4 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'niiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiii Local man elected to alumni board Allen Krizek, director of the Cooperative Extension Service in Eaton County, was elected to the board of direc­ tor of the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Associa­ tion at the group’s annual meeting March 23 in East Lansing. Krizek received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermont­ ville Townships are accepting home improvement applications from area home owners for their recently fund­ ed community home improvement pro­ gram. Eligible improvements include siding, new windows, insulation, addi­ tions, etc. For additional information contact your local government unit or call Cheryl Storey 616-693-2271 or 693-2748. Cornell in 1972 and his master’s degree in hor­ ticulture from Michigan State University in 1974. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Ex­ tension Agents and is chairperson of the group’s Scholarship Committee. He is treasurer of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Coopertive Extension Service fraternity. In 1984, Krizek was award­ ed the Mel Avery Scholarship and also the National Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice’s Agricultural Agents Scholarship. The College of Agriculture and Natual Resources Alumni Association (CANRAA) is af­ filiated with the Michigan State University Alumni Association and has more than 27,000 alumni worldwide. The CANRAA keeps alumni updated, on college and university events and is work­ ing to develop new scholar­ ship and placement oppor­ tunities for agriculture and natural resources students at MSU. 4-H shooting sports meetscheduled for Saturday All Eaton County 4-H shooting sports members, leaders, and parents are in­ vited to the first ofthree coun­ ty meets, Saturday, April 9. Firearms will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bellevue Conservation Club, 8484 Butterfield Hwy. and ar­ chery will meet from 1-3 p.m. at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. In case of inclement weather, the meets will be cancelled. The meets are not mandatory but are an ex­ cellent opportunity for members to test their skills and leaders to gain new ideas and techniques. From our readers Community thanked for support To the editor: 'The Girl Scouts, troop leaders and all other adult volunteers in the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council wish to thank the people in the community for their support ofthe 1988 Girl Scout Cookie Sale. The sale was a tremendous success and the income from the sale will provide program services and opportunities for all girls within the Council. Each troop receives a percentage from each box sold by the troop. Girls are plann­ ing to use troop funds to buy pins and badges, to go troop camping or to take a trip at the end of the school year. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU The last thing you need now is a problem with your claims service. Have you ever waited for a claims check? And waited? And waited? Maybe you should learn about the “no problem” people from Auto-Owners. They take pride in their fast, fair claims service. What’s their secret? It’s their common sense approach. 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A choice of lowfat white or chocolate br whole milk is served with each meal. Menu ^subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination oh the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, April 11 Hot dogs, tater rounds, green beans, cheese squares, peaches. Tuesday, April 12 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, corn, bread and butter, pears. Wednesday, April 13 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, peanut butter sdw., applesauce. Thursday, April 14 Hamburger, baked beans, french fries, fresh fruit, birth­ day cake. Friday, April 15 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, tuna sdw., apple crisp. Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Monday, April 11 Hamburgers, tater rounds, corn, pickles. Tuesday, April 12 Taco s, lettuce/cheese, peas, peaches. Wednesday, April 13 Scalloped potatoes with cheese, green beans, pears, meat sandwich. Thursday, March 14 Pizza, mixed veg., plums, pudding. Friday, April 15 Reg. or cheese hotdogs baked beans, mixed fruit, bir­ thday cake. Please W Wear Tag. *A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The cookie sale gives girls the opportunity, to learn about business and 'to meet the public. It builds self­ confidence and provides girls with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives as consumers, and as career women. The success of our sale was a joint effort between the community and the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council! Thanks to everyone involved for making Girl Scouting what it is today! Sincerely, Mary Jane Kreidler Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council President Eaton County Horse Quiz Bowl winners named The Eaton County Horse Quiz Bowl Team placed first in the Senior Novice Division at the S.W. Regional competi­ tion on March 26 at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. Each division was also plac­ ed on individual scores. The team consisting of Captain, Monique Colizzi from Charlotte; Ami Fernholz, Portland; Sue Lower, Grand Ledge and Teresa Todd from Charlotte, all placed in the top ten with first place going to Sue Lower. They will now go to State 4-H Horse Jamboree on April 9 at Michigan State University to compete as individuals in quiz bowl and Ami Fefnholz will compete in the Hippology Contest at Jamboree. The coach is Jenifer Boardman of Charlotte. Small Animal Association to meet April 13 The next meeting bf the Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association will be Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building. The “Increase Your Knowledge” workshop April 30 and many 1988 fair issues will be discussed. Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-79 Can pay up to $130 a day for 5 full years Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limi­ tations. and renewal provisions. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121 Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 bankers life and casualty an company �The Maple Valiev News. Nashville. Tuesday. Aoril 5. 1988 — Page 5 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 5, 1988 — Page 6 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu, Schedule announced Menu Wednesday, April 6 Veal parmesan, broccoli cuts, wax beans, white bread, oleo, pudding, milk, 2% milk. Thursday, April 7 Breaded fish, buttered com, stewed tomatoes, rice, oleo, orange, milk, 2% milk. Friday, April 8 Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, roll, oleo, cookie, milk. Monday, April 11 Salmon loaf, sweet and sour slaw, baby carrots, wheat bread, oleo, orange, milk. Tuesday, April 12 Roast beef, red potatoes, french green beans, roll, oleo, cake, milk. Events Wednesday, April 6 Woodland—Red Cross to speak at 12 noon. Nashville— Quilting. Hastings—Jan Leo/exercises at 10:30, singa-along 11:00. Thursday, April 7 Nashville--Bingo. Middleville-Dorothy Fisk/Sing, and play autoharp at 12 noon. Friday, April 8 Nashville—Games. Pre-Shampoo CUTS Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Sylvia - Wednesday FRENCH BRAIDS Mon., Tues Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays 9 to ? SHK n N. Majn, Nashville phone 852.9192 Horse clinic set April 16 r H Monday, April 11 Middleville—Consumers Power to speak at 12 noon. Nashville—Crafts. DeltonRed Cross to speak at 12:15. Tuesday, April 12 Nashville—Sing-a-long. Hastings—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United d Methodist dt Church - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Middleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. The Eaton County 4-H Horse Development Committee’s 3rd annual Horse Clinic and Tack Sale is scheduled for April 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at Full Circle Farm in Eagle. The instructors are Stewart Hinkens, Leesa Clapp and Sharon Powell. Anyone 4-H age is invited to get hands-on experience from these ex­ perienced instructors. Spec­ tators are invited. For more information and registration forms, please write the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, MI 48813 or phone 543-2310 or 372-5594. A Tack Sale will also take place with new and used tack at reasonable prices. BOBBIE’S 1-517-852-0940 • Downtown Nashville Wolff Tanning Bed Solo Firm 6 Position Tonning Table Book Your Special Vi-Hour for Yourself Special Congratulations to BECKIE BEHRNDT ... OF Nashville for being Nashville’s newest Mary Kay Consultant Good wishes Beckie, you will be super! 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Her hobbies are reading, swimming, nutrition and cooking; she is a member of a karate club and works at McDonald’s. “I understand the process of making maple syrup and I have visited Maple Manor,” Marguerite said. She added that serving on the queen’s court would be the ideal op­ portunity to learn more about it.” Marguerite said one way she would improve the annual syrup festival would be.to pro­ vide shade cover over the bleachers. “Every year, I see the elderly people become exhausted because it gets so warm," she noted. “Another "Splashes of Fashion’ is theme for Style Revue “Splashes of Fashion” sets the stage for the 1988 Eaton County 4-H Style Revue to be held Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the 4-H Building at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The evening Style Revue will give 4-H members the op­ portunity to publicly model garments they have made. During the day, participants will be evaluated by judges on how they present themselves and the garments they have made. Susan Joostberns of the Charlotte of Commerce, will present their awards at the evening Style Revue. The Style Revue is open to the public. There is no charge for admission. For more in­ formation contact the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Cindy Rugg Marguerite Schippel idea is that I think the tickets that are sold should be the same throughout the whole weekend. I have seen in­ stances where a family has bought many tickets expecting to stay at the festival a long time, only to have to leave early because oftheir children or an emergency and then not be able to use their tickets the next day." Also on the queen’s court is Cindy Rugg of 218V4 West Main St., Vermontville. She is the daughter of Terry and Lorry Rugg and she enjoys reading, cross stitching and cooking. Her extra curricular school activities include softball, stu- dent council. Students Against Driving Drunk and Spanish Club. “I have not had the pleasure to do any actual work with maple syrup, but I have always been interested in it,” she said prior to the contest. “I do remember my neighbor teaching my family and me to how to make maple syrup.” She added that she has gone to Maple Manor in Vermont­ ville many times and “en­ joyed every visit I made.” Cindy said she would like to see a teen dance added to the festival schedule. (The other two members of the queen's court will be featured in next week’s issue.) Congratulations on qualifying and good luck at the Silverdome... • BOB BLOCHER • ROLLIE WILCOX • KURT PETERSON • STEVE HERSHBERGER • russell QuadRacer250R $ SUZUKI Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. WELLMAN ROAD, NASHVILLE Phone 852-9377 New Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones APRIL 12 thru APRIL 16 — Trumble Agency EJlL 7• -7fl OCQA luto-Owners Insurance Lite Home Cat Busmess 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE hzNoProMe^nfiop&,'‘ ASH VILLE 852.0713 /UM hardware/ OPEN Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 7 ANNIMF/RSARY SALE ENDS APRIL 9th SPLIT RAIL Lasco 2 pc. White TUB & SHOWER COMBO (Fiberglass) FENCE 1 post, 2 rails 10’ sections Colors — $26220 Fiberglass 1 pc. TUB & SHOWER COMBO Al 4 A VE6 3 with grab bar ENERGY SAVER STEEL DOORS White No- 26035G TOILET TANK & BOWL $4895 Seat Not Included (Bone Only) 6 Panel Embossed Blank 36” ... *9775 - 1-Lite 32” 36” $989S $10120 9 Lite & Crossbuck Embossed $9545 32” . ...$12650 ...»12880 . $14260 36” . $14440 Insulated Pre-Hung 9 OZ. _al,e .. 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LENGTH INTERIOR PRE-HUNG DOORS $579 SHINGLES ASPHALT VINYL GUTTER SMOKE ALARM Special Price 32” Globe WD-40 SPRAY LUBRICANT FYRIMETICS INC. 32” .. 36” Colors — $22540 2’ .. $13’5 \’l/ No. 2603-2P nit w/grab bar ■ #2125 $4949 #7313:04 FREE OFFER Bench Mounting Clamp Set $11.00 Retail Value �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 8 Maple Valley youths place high in welding contest education classes at Lansing by Shelly Sulser Two Maple Valley High Community College to take School students took high part in the annual competition, placings in mig and tig and arc they said. “First we took a written ind gas welding competition at the 1988 Lansing Com­ test,” explained Furlong. munity College State Welding “Then the top 16 from the written test from both Contest March 19. Scott Furlong took fourth categories went to the shop place overall with his arc and and both did two welds.” Furlong said officials then gas techniques while Randy Sears finished 17th out of 68 selected the top eight out of after taking a mig and tig writ­ ten examination. Both were chosen out of their separate vocational each of the categories who went on to complete two more welds before the top three in each class were chosen. “The competition was extra tough this year because some vocational schools picked cer­ tain kids and trained them especially for this competi­ tion,” said Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Counselor Ward Rooks. Nashville girl graduates from Argubright College Forty-two graduates were honored at the Argubright Business College Winter Term Commencement held on March 24, 1988. Exercises were held at the McQuiston Learning Center in Battle Creek. Among the graduates was Carol Lamie of Nashville. The guest speaker was Lin­ da Buckingham, Marketing Director of Lakeview Square Mall and a past graduate of Argubright Business College. Randy Sears and Scott Furlong of Maple Valley High School took part recently in a state welding competition where Furlong finished in fourth place. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) irnnffirnnnnnTffTHTnnTnTnTfflTniwTTnTffTnTffTnnTnTnTHn Barry County Extension PARTS & SERVICE CALENDAR OF EVENTS ^Richards • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE W I _| I . I I - 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Hobin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERM ELECTRIC ★ MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID ★ FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL ■ SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ JENNAIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD llllllllillllllll Ilin April 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 7 - Barry County Fair Board, 7:30 p.m. Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 8-9 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin, MI. April 11 - 4-H Leader Training, 7:30 p.m., Delton High School Home Economics Room, Delton. April 15-16 - 4-H Food & Nutrition Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 16 - 4-H Style Revue Program, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Hastings. April 19 - Water Quality Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Conference Room of the Health Department, Hastings. All welcome. April 20 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 21 - 4-H Leader Training, 7:30 p.m. Woodland School Cafeteria, Woodland. April 22-24 - 4-H Peer Plus, Group Dynamite and YEA Workshop, Kellogg Biological Station. April 22-24 - 4-H Challenge Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 23-24 - 4-H Computers Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 25 - 4-H Leader Training, 7:30 p.m., Middleville United Methodist Church, Middleville. April 25 - 4-H Rabbit Workshop, 7 p.m., Hastings High School Ag Room, Hastings. We service all brands 543-8332 I SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipenancad, Reliable & Reasonable ^I Community Notices Don’t THE MAPLE LEAF GRANGE is having the April pot luck supper meeting at 6:30 April 8. Bring a dish to pass and join us. miss one! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS — WANTED — Prices that will put satellite TV in your living room! HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays JOS WASHINGTON ST. NASHVILLE . HI WU S Radiol Arm Saws • Table Saw • Drill Presses • Amer. Made Hand Tools & Power Tools • Elec. Grinders • Air Compressors • Wood Stoves • Sala­ manders • VCRs • Fuzz Busters • Police Scanners • Antiques • Com­ plete Beds • Machinists Tools • Guitar Amps • Tackle Boxes • Ice Fishing Equip. • Guns • Tarps • Binocular's • Golf Clubs. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE • PHONE — 852-0473 Monday thru Saturday 9:00 o.m. to 5 00 p.m. Castleton Township SETTLEMENT MEETING The settlement meeting for Castleton Township was held at 5 p.m. March 28, 1988 at 1954 Price Road, Nashville. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, S. Bishop; also present D. Pixley and E. Jarvie. L. Pixley moved, Rasey supported motion passed to include in bills $40.00 to Kenneth Miller for snow removal. Jarvie moved, Bishop supported motion to pay following bills: Roll Call vote all ayes: Richard Broadbeck Barb. Sandbrook... The Reminder J. Jarvie S. Bishop Ba. Co. Treas P. Godbey M. V. News J.W. Cooley N. Rasey Ba. Co. Treas J. Jarvie $120.00 ..120.00 ...,'19.44 389.27 162.50 948.00 30.00 21.56 667.22 162.50 2215.74 12.39 Don Langham J.W. Cooleyu State of Michigan J.W. Cooley R. Frolich Kenneth Miller C.F.C H.C. Bank L. Pixley............... M. V. Schools L. Pixley 120.00 49.11 201.48 141.05 416.66 40.00 350.08 625.84 373.93 976.00 A...44.00 Pixley moved, Bishop supported, roll call vote: all ayes the following motion: Castleton Township transfer $10,000.00 from Fire Voted to Township Improvement Fund to pay back one half of the October 1986 loan of $20,000. Proposed Budget was reviewed, various con­ cerns of township business were discussed in infor­ mal session followed by dinner and computer work. Castleton Township ANNUAL MEETING The 1988 annual meeting of Castleton Township was held March 30, 1988 at Castleton Township Hall from 7:30 to 10:10 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, S. Bishop. Also present: D. Langham, E. Wilson, W. Wilson, B. Brumm, D. Pixley, W. Semrau. Pledge to Flag, adoption of agenda, minutes of 1987 annual meeting were followed by cor­ respondence regarding approval from U.S. Dept, of Agri, for Environmental Appraisal for Mud Creek Watershed. Request for consideration of dust control for gravel roads were received. Meetings for Township Board set for First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. Township funds to be. deposited at Eaton Federal Savings Bank and/or Hastings City Bank. Treasurers report showed General Fund Balance of $71,805.30; Fire Voted $14,789.45; Amb. Voted $36,977.65; Twp. Imp. $77,926.24; Perp. Care #1 $183.86, #2 $25.02. Accepted subj. to audit audit. Proposed Budget reviewed. Motion passed to recommend acceptance of Proposed Budget including salary increases as proposed. Trustees, Clerks, and Supervisors reports were given. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 9 National Grange leader donates school materialsWheat growers advised National Grange Deaf Ac­ tivities Chairperson Beulah Winter attended a meeting of the Maple LeafGrange March 25 where she presented educa­ tional materials to local school administrator Joy Frith. The 30 “Sound and Hear­ ing” packets given to Frith, principal of Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools are designed by the National Grange to aid teachers when instructing students about deafness and hearing loss. Frith said the packets will be distributed to the teachers of the Maple Valley elemen­ tary schools. Winter also presented Frith with several “Your Noisy World Could Get Silent” to begin weed control posters and brochures. These items were developed by the Michigan State Grange Deaf Activities Committee for display and use throughout Michigan communities. Also at the meeting, the Maple Valley Community Adult Concert Band perform­ ed a lively medley of Civil War era tunes, followed by four band members joining together to play German music. Anyone interested in obtain­ ing more information about the grange and its activities and educational information can contact their local grange or the t Michigan State Grange Office ce in Haslett at 517-339-2171 or Beulah Winter at 616-781-2500. By Allen P. Krizek County Ext. Director The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is advising wheat growers to check fields now for weeds. Preliminary reports indicate broadleaf weeds may be common in some area fields. For annual broadleaf con­ trol in winter wheat without a legume seeding the recommended herbicide is 2,4-D amine. Make an application when the wheat is fully tillered, but before the boot stage. The grain is usually 6-8 inches tall at this stage. Fuller and Kellogg Elementary Schools' Principal Joy Frith, left, accepts posters and brochures from National Grange Activies chair Beulah Winter. As an alternative to 2.4-D, bromoxynil (Brominal or Buctril) is registered this year for annual broadleaves in wheat without a legume seeding. Bromoxynil can be applied anytime from emergence up to boot stage, however, it is weak on mustard and pigweed control. For wheat seeded to a legume, MCPA can be used to control annual broadleaves. Sweet clover is very sensitive to MCPA. Growers are cautioned to follow the label directions when using all pesticides. Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 '/<" pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Careful fertilizer use by farmers urged J*5; **— lYWqi_j *— SfctHWjLl —® M.6*j_j by Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director W ith today ’ s technology, many Michigan soils have the potential to produce 200 bushels ofcorn per acre, near­ ly double the state average. 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Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100 ATTENTION Maple Valley Class of ‘78 We need addresses for the 10 year class reunion. Please call: 543-1465 — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 ww* ■ 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville IStanton'SI Pmuctiohccrs & rcmtorsMfJ (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH Mhirt STREET UERMOfiTMILLE, FUCHIGzIN 49096 852-1717 ri4SHwiu.€ Business Services Denise (Fassett) Olson - iffi J' nitrogen remains available for the next year’s crop. Most of the nitrogen remaining at the end of the growing season is lost, either by leaching beyond the root zone or by the process of denitrification (i'.e., nitrogen loss to the atmosphere). Denitrification is thought to be the dominant process in fine-textured soils (clays, clay loams and loams.) Although these soils are usually poorly drained, artifical tile drainage may allow some of the residual nitrogen to be leached to surface water. In coarsetextures soils (sands, loamy sands and sandy loams), leaching is dominant process of nitrate removal when the crop is not actively growing. Any nitrate nitrogen leached below the crop root zone is generally believed to even­ tually reach groundwater. There are many manage­ ment strategies farmers can use for achieving efficient nitrogen use without reducing corn yield or contaminating groundwater. The following outline describes a few of the 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available Kelly (Christopher) Aspinall 852-1746 Or send addresses to: Denise Olson 2419 N. Bradley Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 M-23. THORNAPPLE LAKE - Nice home for only $34,900 with possible land contract terms. Two car garage, double lot, sea wall, deck and porch. N-22. VERY GOOD older home CH-84. EXCELLENVj'NCH HOME NVj' ^ftd north of with four bedrooms and 1 '/a baths Priced at only $27,500. baths. $27500 Nashvi lle^P* Nashville^P* on 2.81 acr-^^^f CH-83. ONLY $59,900 buys this L-77. TWO BUILDINGS OR MOBILE home and 10 acres. Three bedrooms, 1 'A baths, full basement, 2'A car garage, pole barn. sewer terms. HOME with water and available. Contract LOTS L-74. 50 ACRES of vacant land CH-80. FOUR BEDROOM HOME for only $22,500 with contract located in the country for only terms. $32,500. Nice deck, garage. M-24. APPROX. 1,100 FT. OF LAKE Nice large FRONTAGE - 50 acres of lond kitchen, separate dining with approx. 5 acres of woods Barn and the balance gravel and room, living room. included. recreational land go with this large ranch-style home with a CH-85. 40 ACRES OF LAND go large pole barn. Great recrea­ with this nicely remodeled tional property! three bedroom home. Property includes a good barn with CH-81. COUNTRY HOME - Ranch box stalls and some fencing style with full basement, attafor horses. Additional land ched garage. Priced below available. Priced right! $40,000. V-43. $27,500 - PLEASE CALL IF YOU WANT TO SI LL THIS SPRING. WE WOULD LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO W0IK FOR YOU. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS ................ 852-0712 DENNIS SMITH...................... ................ 852-9191 CHRIS STANTON.................. ................ 543-0598 BOB GARDNER........................ ................ 726-0331 CINDY DOOLITTLE............. STEVEN E. STANTON......... ................ 726-0605 ................ 726-0555 KATHLEEN J. SWAN........... (Lansing) 321-3029 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 10 Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wed., Apr. 6 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience. 4-H Building. Fairgrounds. Sat. April 9 - 8:30 a.m. Style Revue Registration 9 a.m. Judg­ ing, 7 p.m. Style Show, 4-H Building Fairgrounds. Sat., April 9-10 a.m.-noon Shooting Sports Firearms, Bellevue Conservation Club, Bellevue. Archery 1-3 p.m., 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 12-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association Meeting, Eaton Intermediate School District. Wednesday, April 13 - 6:30 p.m. Djg Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m. Small Animal Association Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Commit­ tee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 14 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat., April 16 - 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Tack Sale & Horse Clinic, Full Circle Farm, Eagle. Mon., April 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard Meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. Tues., April 19 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Club Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wed., April 20 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat., April 23 - 8:30-11:00 a.m. 4-H Hog Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Mon., April 25 - 7:30 p.m. Personal Appearance Leaders Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wed., April 27 - 6:30 p.m., Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thurs., April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Newer Leader Information Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thurs., April 28 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Distribution & Camcorder Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3% miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Giri Scout Camp plans open house on Sunday, April 24 The public is invited to an Open House at Camp Merrie Woode, Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Prospective day and resi­ dent campers are invited to tour the campsite with their families and friends. Families are welcome to bring picnic lunches. The camp, which is operated by Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council, is on the shore of'Warner Lake near Plainwell. In addition to general camping oppor­ tunities, Merrie Woode Resi­ dent Camp offers waterfront, recreational sports, horseback riding and biking programs June 19 through August 13, Panorama is a four day overnight camping experience July 5-9 for girls whose disabilities would not permit them to be mainstreamed into the Merrie Woode Resident Camp program. Wonder Woode Day Camp offers cam­ ping opportunities for those girls who wish to ride the bus to and from camp on a daily basis. Cookouts, crafts, swimming and songs and games are offered June 20 through August 5 at Wonder Woode Day Camp. Non-Scouts are welcome at camp, as are girls with han­ dicaps. Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council is a United Way Agency . For more information about the April 24 Open House or camp programs, call the Girl Scout Office at 343-1516. Nashville man receives Grand Chapter Award Excellent Companion John J. Dull (right) of Nashville is presented the Grand Chapter Award for Meritorious Service by George E. Sealander, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, at a testimonial dinner hosted by Zion Chapter No. 171, R.A.M., Nashville, on Saturday, March 26. John received this award, one of only three presented each year, for long service and dedication to Masonry. (Photo by Ted Snodgrass) FAMILY HAIR CARE at Village Hair Port MEN'S-WOMEN'S CHILDREN'S 470 E. Main Vermontville Call for Appointment 726-0257 40 Cub Scouts participate in Pinewood Derby recently The green flag , was up for the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby. Over 40 boys from the Nashville area participated in last month’s race. The scouts received their derby kits in February and from the block of wood several styles of cars were carved. Winning first place for best design of the derby car went to Tim Warner, Tim Clay’s car was second place for design and Riley Fowler, third. Honorable mention for Miscellaneous Get.the Top Quality Parts & Ser­ vice you deserve at... TROWBRIDGE'S 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Body & Paint Services - Transmission Ser­ vice • Tune Ups • Exhaust Work • Major Overhauls • Brake Work • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Lube & Oil Work • Tire Repair • Drums - Rotors Turned. • Pronto Starters & Alternators • Interstate Batteries • Quality Waterpumps • TRW Engine & Suspension Parts • AC Fuel Pumps & Thermostats • Walker Mufflers & Pipes • CR Bearings & Seals • Dayco Belts & Hoses • Wolfs Head - Penzoil -Mobil Oils • E.I.S. Brake Parts SIMPLICITY Lawn & Garden Equipment PHONE 945-9554 • Monroe Shocks & Struts for... • Niehoff Ignition Maple Valley HOURS: 7 to 7 Mon.-Fri., 8 to 5 Sat. 726-0569 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. WEDDING BEAR CAKE tops now at Candyland. Call 963-1010. NEWS Action Ads!!! design was awarded to Tiger Brandon Phenix. The race is set-up for dou­ ble elimination so the scouts were able to race their car several times. Coming in first was Charles Brisco, second Tyler Robins, third Matthew Mace and fourth Scott Spitzer. These scouts will go on to district competition. In the Tiger Scout race first place went to Chris Dunham, second Brandon Phenix and third to Kevin Aspinall. Brothers and sisters of the scouts were able to compete in the .open 'class. Coming in first, second and third respec­ tively in the Open Class were Mindy Garvey, Mike Kuempel and Matt Thorne. The judges this year were John Rapson and Ed Boldrey. Thanks to an electronic finish their job was much easier. The flags were on loan from Tom Edwards Used Cars. Cubmasters Bernie Garvey and Randy Fowler,, Sue Dunham and Mr. and Mrs. Bryant donated time and sup­ plies for the snack bar. Several parents volunteered their time for the derby to help make it the successfill event that it was. Over spring break the Tiger Cubs, Cub scouts and Webelos are encouraged to participate in bowling. Arrangemetns have been made at the M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek on Thursday, April 17 at 3:30. Bowling will be $1, shoes free. Scouts are asked to wear their scout shirt. Plans are underway in May for the Father/Son breakfast, roadside pick-up and field day-hot dog roast. The. next Pack meeting is Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. JIM & ERNIE'S Farm & Garden Center 301 S. Main, Nashville, Ml • 852-0770 — SEED POTATOES — we have Red Pontiacs, Kenebec and Russett Seed Potatoes. Also... ONION SETS Square Nose Shovels American Made £ ma Garden Rakes ... 5O7t. Hubbard Cat Food 0-ibs5 5 650 Triumph Rabbit Pellets so ibs5653 Guinea Pig Food 59? Try... wondergro Garden weed Preventer — CONTROLS WEEDS UP TO 4 MONTHS — Gophers, moles a problem? Try the giant DESTROYER SMOKE BOMBS very effective. ★ Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service And now for a limited time only ... ★ FREE Installation ★ on purchase of a complete system. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE e St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 5, 1988 — Page 11 Food safety concerns go way back... Concern about the safety of the food supply and additives in it is hardly a modern issue. In fact, a former Food and Drug Administration lawyer speaking at Michigan State University Tuesday says laws dealing with food safety go back to the Bible and haven't changed much since Moses. “What’s different today is our level of scientific knowledge,” said Peter Bar­ ton Hutt, a Washington at­ torney who was chief counsel for the FDA in the early 1970s. “Regulation through history has applied the best current knowledge to protect the public. We’re doing a bet­ ter job today than we did 20 years ago and 20 years from now, we’ll know a lot more and will be able to do a still better job.” Until the 20th century, about the only test of food or food additive safety was trial and error and observation. People watched what other people or animals ate and observed whether they lived or died. What Hutt termed “the modern era of food safety" began about 1910-11, when animal testing began. The first operational definition of food safety came out of animal studies done after more than 100 people died after consum­ ing a new sulfa drug. The pro­ blem was not the sulfa but the solvent — diethylene glycol, which we now know as an­ tifreeze. Scientists using animals to test the solvent’s toxicity found out what amount was needed to cause the least effect in the animals, divided that amount by 100 and declared that amount to be the safe level for human consumption. Even as the 100-to-l rule was being developed, infor­ mation was accumulating that it did not apply to substances that cause cancer, Hutt said. As early as 1945, the FDA banned a color additive as a carcinogen, and in 1950, two non-nutritive sweeteners. The now-famous Delany Bellevue Community Schools plan kindergarten round-up On Wednesday, April 20, the Bellevue Community schools will hold Kindergarten Round-Up for parents in the elementary lun­ chroom from 1:15-2:30 p.m. The following activities are planned; submission of birth certificate and registration; a presentation of curriculum; scheduling of a classroom visit and vision screening; health suggestions by an Eaton County school nurse, and a video on the developmental kindergarten class. If vou have not received previous mailings and have a child who is eligible for kindergarten this fall (age 5 by Dec. 1, 1988), please call the school office (616) 763-9435 or mail your child's name, birthdate, address and parents’ name to Bellevue Elementary School, 201 West St. Bellevue, MI 49021. An immunication clinic will be held on Thursday, May 12 for children of all ages. Ifyou have questions about the development of your 1, 2, 3, or 4-year old, call Bernard J. Geyer at 763-9435. Maple Valley Adult Education being offered this month Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion will begin fourth team high school completion classes April 11. If you have thought about working toward your high school diploma, you may begin now! Classes are of­ fered in the daytime and the evening. If you would like to brush up on your vocational skills, several classes are offered in the evening at the high school. Word Processing, typing, welding, .woodworking and computer science are some of the offerings. Several enrichment classes will be offered and will run from one week to eight weeks. An exercise class is offered at Maplewood elementary school on Tuesday i and Thursday evenings. You may sign up for one class which meet once a week, or come to two classes. Each class meets for one hour. Floor and stand up exercises are done to music. Doreen Root is the instructor. A babysitting clinic will be held for boys and girls 11 or older on Monday, April 18 from 3:15-5:15. A microwave class will be offered on Mon­ day, May 16. Both will be at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Other classes are also of­ fered. For further informa­ tion, or to enroll call the Com­ munity Education Office at 852-9275. The office will be closed for spring vacation April 1-8. i 309 North Main Street, Nashville Q Clause was born in the 1950s after a then-obscure Con­ gressman, James Delany. began investigating food ad­ ditives and the need for legislation to protect consumers. Three laws on pesticides, color additives and other food additives — gave the FDA the job of reviewing evidence that these substances were safe before they could be introduced. The Delany Clause forbade the FDA from approving any additive if it caused cancer in test animals. That policy bacame harder to follow as the number of chemicals introduced skyrocketed, the tests for pesticide residues and chemicals became more rigorous and demanding, and analytical chemistry became capable of finding smaller and smaller amounts of chemicals in food. “We found things we hadn’t known were in the food supply," Hutt said, including naturally occurring car­ cinogens. “It became obvious that it was impossible to take every carginogen out of the food supply. “We found we had been practicing ‘hide-and-go-seek toxicology,” he said. “If we couldn’t find it, the food was safe. If we could. it’s not safe.” The FDA admitted publicly in 1979 that many if not most foods in the market today con­ tain at least one carcinogen. That left the agency in need of a new policy. The policy that was developed had two aspects. First, it distinguished between direct carcinogens — substances that cause cancer directly (these are the ones for which no safe tolerance can be established) — and secondary carcinogens — substances that produce a toxic reaction in the body that may turn into cancer. When used or consumed at levels below that that causes the toxic effects, these substances are considered safe. Second, it established the concept of quantitative risk assessment, the idea that there are degrees of risk, some of which are acceptable or unavoidable and others that are unacceptable. “The FDA has made a valiant attempt to make the food supply as safe as we can make it without totally disrup­ ting it,” Hutt said. “But we know not that nothing is com­ pletely safe, that we must take certain acceptable, low-level risks if we want to eat.” 1! Seven off 10 women in 25-54 age group in labor force today Today, seven out of 10 women age 25-54 are members of the labor force, compared with only three of 10 at the end ofWorld War II. This phenomenal rise in Women’s labor force activity is examined in the March issue of the Monthly Labor Review, the professional jour­ nal published by the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not only are most women currently in the labor market, but, says BLS economist Susan Shank, the vast majori­ ty are full-time workers. This applies across virtually all age, race, and' marital status groups and whether or not women have children at home — even for those with very young children. Shank uses data from the Current Population Survey to examine historical trends in labor force participation by women in the prime working areas. The author looks at the ef­ fects of age, race, ethnic group, marital -status, and children on women’s attach­ ment to labor market work. She discusses the dramatic shift in women’s, pattern of labor force entry and withdrawal in the mid 1970’s, when large numbers began staying in the labor market through the main child­ bearing years. The traditional dip in female labor force participa­ tion rates for the 25-54 age group has all but disappeared, Shank observes. Shank also reports that: Labor market activity is now the norm for women, and high participation rates are evident in nearly all demographic groups. Despite a common impres­ sion to the contrary, most employed women work .full time — 35 hours or more per week. BLS projections to the year 2000 Call for continued in­ creases in market activity of women, and, as a result, the labor force patterns of men and women — once far apart — are coming ever closer. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Hawaiian Prints at YD !! 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Phone — 852-1948 Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m. Pretty Cotton and Blends for your Summer Fashions J ntii.iii.1 mim Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 o.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday 'til 7 p.m. f Steve, and Holly, Ashely and Andy Forest; Ed, Judy, their son Lee and their grandson Kenny Lee Deater; Nancy Andrews, her daughter Sheila and her granddaughter Brittany. Meeting set for women’s softball league April 16 Women interested in play­ ing on the Maple Valley Womens softball league are invited to attend a meeting on April 16 at 2 p.m. at 285 Maple in Vermontville, at Jayne Rodriguez’s house. This will be the only meeting the group will discuss whether there will be a league this year and elect new of­ fices. If you have any ques­ tions contact Jayne at 726-1306 after 6 p.m. ACTION-ADS* VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday K MAPLE VALLEY BOARD NOMINATION PETITIONS School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.by anyone in­ terested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The term of Ronald Tobias ex­ pires June 30,1988. The new term of office is a four year term beginning July 1,1988 through June 30,1992. There is also a one year term on the board of education for the period July 1,1988 through June 30,1989. Richard Ewing was appointed to' this unexpired term only through June 30, 1988. Nominating petitions must be filed with the secretary, Board of Education or designee not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 11,1988. Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice of withdrawal, signed by the candidate, with the secretary of the board of education.or designee not later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 1988. VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE SPRING CLEANUP The Village of Nashville has contracted a firm for Spring Cleanup. On April 16, 1988 they will pick up the entire Village. This will be the only cleanup this year. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: — OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK — | NEW MOVIES: The Living Daylights • The Princess Bride • Inner 1 Hamburger Hill • Howling III • The Lost Boys • Spaceballs • Revenge The Brian Benedict family has a new addition, a son, David Clinton. 7!4 pounds and 21 -% inches long at Spar­ row Hospital April 1, at 11:15 p.m. Visitors Easter weekend at the Harold Benidict home were Mrs. Kenneth Stilgebaur and Reha of College Park, Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson of Mundelin, Ill.; Sarah Benidict of Arlington Heights; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Benedict of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candi of Charlotte; Quannah Adams of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. David Rishal of Lake Odessa; and Bruce and Brian of Vermontville. The Vermontville and Gresham Methodist churches presented a lovely Easter Sunrise Service at the Gresham Church. A very talented group of young people. Hessel and Madelyn enter­ tained their grandchildren with an egg hunt Saturday afternoon. Guests were Dave, Tavie and David La Brosse of Muir; Nancy, Brian and Nathan, Jennifer, Ben and Elizabeth of Lansing; Barb, 4a a up • NO appliances - NO concrete - NO dirt • NO hazardous waste (such as liquids, paint, oil, etc.) • NO loose brush, all brush must be bundled in bundles no larger than 3 feet by 5 feet and nothing over 50 pounds. • NO boxes or bundles over 3 feet by 5 feet or 50 pounds. Please adhere to these restrictions. If the Village has to pick up anything left-at the curbside by the contracted firm, the resident will be charged a $15.00 fee, payable at Village Hall before any items will be picked up. VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE �The Maple VuOey Newt NcniwtMu Tuuxday Apn1 5 19M Pope *2 Sports Lions spring sports teams ready uttHH iiniiin Stuffy gymnasiums packed with hasLethall and w rest ling fans are out Balmy weather and showers are in Maple Valley * four spring •ports team kxk off full schedules next week, official­ ly mark ing the end of winter The hoy s and girls begin the action with a meet at home Webberville on April 11 The first four meets are home with Bellevue (April I3l. Central Montcalm (April 15) and Portland St Patrick (April IB) Heading the schedule is the Eaton County meet at Grand Ledge on May 7 Mid the Barn Countv meet in Middles ille on May JI. The SM A A league meet is set for May 25 at C.W. Post in Battle Creek The Lion baseball team kicks off a Id game schedule April II at Olivet Maple Valley's home opener is the next day with five of the team's first seven games al home Key dates include the April 30 Maple Valley Invitational and the team's only doubleheader. May 18 at home against Eaton Rapids. The girls softball team opens its schedule April 11 at Olivet and also has two more games slated ass ay from home until the April 18 home clash against Bronson The Lions have a pair of doubleheadcrs including the home twinbill on April 20 against Charlotte AAA Michigan launches campaign for truck safety Maple Volley High School's spring sports teams have been busy practicing for the toon to start sports seasons. Here these two girls get into shape for the frack schedule. The boys and girls track teams begin the year on April 11 at home against Webberville. AAA Michigan recently launc hed a full-fledged write­ in campaign to let stale legislators know their consti­ tuents want action on (our ma jor truck valety issues The statewide campaign seeks legislative steps to • Restrict trucks to the right lane of all freeways ex­ cept when passing, entering or leaving, or facing a hazard. March farm prices steady in Michigan K you are not covered by a company pension plan, the new tax law still allows you to tax-deduct all youi IRA payments (.omidenng that plus the fact that our KA pays such high interest and guarantees a lifetime retirement intone - an annuity from IB Annuity Company is still your best Choice for an ■A Making your future a little more predictable FARM BUREAU INSURANCE >H H J GROUP > J SUSAN BAHS 234 E StateSt. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-3443 or... 852-9233 The Index of Prices Receiv­ ed by farmers in Michigan for all products as of March 15. 1988. was 112 percent of its 1977 base, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Ser­ vice. The index was unchang­ ed from February. The March price index was 1 percent below last year’s in­ dex. The revised index for February, 1988, was 112 per­ cent of its 1977 base. The price index for all crops in Michigan was up 1 percent from February. Dry bean prices increased 6 percent and potato prices rose 8 percent. Corn and soybean prices showed small increases while wheal and oat prices were down slightly. The livestock and livestock product price in­ dex for Michigan was down 2 percent from February. Lower prices for hogs and milk more than offset higher prices for steers, heifers, calves and eggs. The livestock price index was down 2 per- cent from March. 1987, while the all crop index was down 1 percent from a year earlier. The March Index of Prices Received for all U.S. farm products was unchanged from February. Il was 130 percent of its 1977 average. Higher prices were received for let­ tuce. cattle, eggs, and broilers while prices for hogs, milk, wheat, and sweet corn were lower. The index was 7.4 per­ cent above a year ago. The January index of prices paid by farmers for com­ modities and services, in­ terest, taxes and farm wage rates was 165 percent of its 1977 average. The index was unchanged from October, but was up 7 points (4.4 percent) from a year ago. Feeder cattle and feed prices were higher for the quarter. Gasoline and feeder pig prices showed the greatest declines during the period. The prices paid index will be updated at the end of April. Write us a letter! BOBBIE’S 1-517-852-0940 • Downtown Nashville NAILS • TANNING • TONING CENTER Nails • 10 Times mes Award war Winning nn ng Nails as • 9 Years Experience • Prrvately Tutored 24 Wording Manicurist tn Michigan • Member of Nails Assoc. • Member of NANA Assoc • Member of National Cosmetology Assoc Nails by Bobbie Weeler Acrylics • China Silk • Linen Wraps WYry Aay Less When You Can Afford to Wear the Best” The Maple Valley News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been established to help you. Make your letter brief and to the point. Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defa­ matory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Require loose loads haul ed by all trucks to be covered and contained securely • Require all heavy trucks to have an annual safety inspection • Increase enforcement of existing traffic laws pertaining to trucks, including speeding and tailgating. “We are providing postagepaid cards for our members and other motorists to fill out and return to us to show their concern about these issues." stated AAA Michigan Presi­ dent Jack Avignone. “We will sort the signed cards by legislative districts and present them to individual senators and representatives to give them a belter understanding of how their constituents feel about im­ proving truck safety laws." he said. The cards are included in each of the more than one million April Michigan Living magazines and arc also available to any motorists through the 170 AAA Michigan offices statewide . Avignone kicked off the AAA campaign at a Lansing news conference. He was joined by these seven state lawmakers who recently proposed truck safety legislation: Sens. William Faust of Westland and Richard D. Fessler of West Bloomfield; Reps. Curtis Hertel and Michael J. Bennane. both of Detroit; Wilbur V. Brotherton of Farmington; Shirley Johnson of Royal Oak; and Vincent Joe Porreca of Trenton. “If we communicate the depth and intensity o f motorists* feelings to lawmakers, the legislation we week to improve truck safety laws is within reach.” Avignone stressed. He said that AAA Michigan will report back to its members on how each legislator votes on specific truck safety legislation in future issues of Michigan I ing magazine. In announcing the cam­ paign. Avignone cited statistics showing accidents between trucks weighing more than 10.000 pounds and passenger vehicles rose 54 percent between 1982 and 1985 while fatal crashes in­ volving trucks climbed 41 percent. The motorist was the victim in 75 percent of those fatal accidents. “These statistics and the public outcry against trucks that speed, block roads, tailgate and spew debris demonstrate in dramatic fashion that motorists cannot mix safely with heavy trucks on state roads unless action is taken in Lansing,*’ he said. Avignone pointed out that the AAA campaign is not anil­ tracking industry but rather. “A pro-Michigan motorist campaign to make state roads safer for all of who use them, "We must reduce the vulnerability of motorists who mix with vehicles that can weigh up to 66 times more than many of today's passenger cars,*’ he stated. “We must also reduce the odds which show (hat passenger car occupants are 35 limes more likely to be killed than truckers in car-truck accidents.” He said AAA would press its case in Lansing by working with the Governor's office, the Legislature, the Secretary of State's office and others in support of truck law changes. The current campaign is based on AAA Michigan's December 1986 study entitled. “Cars and Trucks - Sharing the Road Safely," and thousands of complaints from motorists in reaction to a twoyear series of Michigan Living articles on truck safety. When you want results... . . . give our classified departmenta call! 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Suppose you’re not at all satisfied with the outcome? What if you’re sure that the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice is being unreasonable in disallowing a deduction? Should you just swallow hard and dig out your checkbook? Not necessarily, says the Michigan Association of CPAs. If you are not satisfied with the final outcome ofyour audit, you have the right to ap­ peal within the IRS, through the court system, or both. IRS Appeals First and foremost, if you plan to appeal his or her deci­ sion, do not sign the agree­ ment form your IRS agent provides at the end of the audit. Ifyour audit takes place at an IRS office, the first step of the appeals process pro­ vides you with an opportunity to speak with your examiner’s supervisor. The supervisor will review the audit with you, discuss your concerns and try to resolve the dispute. In the event you cannot reach an acceptable agreement with the examiner’s super­ visor, you should request an appeals conference within the IRS. In order to exercise your administrative appeals rights, you must request a con­ ference. Your request will be forwarded to the appeals of­ fice, which will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time. The proceedings at an ap­ pellate hearing are not formal and you can usually represent yourself. Generally, only one meeting is held so you should be prepared to discuss and present documentation for all matters in dispute. The appeals officer who presides here is more experienced and has the additional authority to try to settle your case, taking into account the government’s chance of winning in court. As a result, you may very well find that the appeals of­ ficer is more willing to negotiate than the auditor was. It’s not at all unusual to have a great deal of bargaining going on during these sessions. A settlement is often reach­ ed as a result of concessions made by both sides. When the tax deficiency is less than $2,500, the appeals office is allowed to consider and agree to a taxpayer’s settlement of­ fer. Remember it’s the ap­ peals officer’s job to settle the case out of court wherever possible. In fact, the IRS tells us that about 85 percent of all tax disputes are resolved on this level. If you can’t reach an agree­ ment in the appeals office, all is not lost. You still have the right to appeal to the courts. But before deciding to take your case to court, you might want to put any hard feelings aside and reexamine your tax bill.. Get fee estimates from an accountant or attorney and compare his or her cost to the amount you owe. You have every right to argue on principle, but it may not make sense to pay several thousand dollars in profes­ sional expenses to fight a $1,100 tax bill. However, keep in mind that future years’ tax bills may be affected by the principle you are fighting to support. The litigation process follows a precise course. Basically, you have two paths you can follow. You may go directly to the United States Tax Court or you may appeal to the United States District Court or the Court of Claims. There are important dif­ ferences you should consider in making your decision. Go Directly To Tax Court You can contest the out­ come ofyour audit in the U.S. Tax Court which is totaling independent of the Internal Revenue Service. The tax court has a small tax claims divisions that deals with cases involving $10,000 or less in disputed tax. The “small tax case*’ proceedings themselves are informal and you may at­ tend with or without your tax advisor. Tax court cases in­ volving disputes of more than $10,000 are tried under rules of procedure similar to other courts. If you choose to go to tax court, you do not have to first pay the disputed amount, as is the case if you choose to appeal in federal court. But one important caveat - the deci­ sions on small tax claims ($10,000 or less) are final neither you nor the IRS can appeal. To give you an idea ofwhat your chances in tax court might be, keep in mind that in 1985, taxpayers scored com­ plete victories in only 11 per­ cent ofthe cases tried and par­ tial victories in 37 percent. The government came out on top in 52 percent of the cases heard. Federal Court If you take your appeal to the federal court, you must first pay the amount in dispute plus any interest and penalties and then file a claim for a re­ fund. Ifyour claim is rejected, you may bring your suit to the United States District Court where you reside or to the Court of Claims which hears cases in Washington, D.C. The proceedings here are for­ mal and you’ll probably need an attorney. Why would you select the district court over tax court? For one, you might choose thisroute if you think your casewould fare better before a jury. (Tax Court hearings have no jury.) Or, perhaps, based on previous rulings, your professional advisors may have reason to believe that the federal court would be likely to look more favorably upon your case. In certain cases (i.e., employment or ex­ cise taxes) you must use the district courts. The district courts also en­ joy an impressive record. The government prevailed in a full 66 percent of cases tried in 1985. Taxpayers won com­ plete victories in only 25 per- Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! Nancy’ cent and partial victories in 9 percent. CPAs recommend that you ’ make every effort to settle your case within the Internal Revenue Service. Carefully weigh your decision to take a tax dispute to court - but if you’re confident that your cause is just, don’t let court statistics dissuade you. Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. 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QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-04-12.pdf bb13ae76881781de3cce598a0c20c18d PDF Text Text Mid Hasti^CS Ml 49058 *’**■* N». 0 SOlTni r^»rU j25b5Wycbr PepMyMiS6^flL!®^y Jt^^Ad n CropbiCT, Inc. 121 ngs, Mich. 4906® Mtero/osi ro/osi ^rrC CHSf HSf^ ™^ The Maple Valley News. Nashv Nashville. VoLl^fl(o4fl06®d ay April 12. 1988 Three men are finalists for superintendent job by Shelly Sulser Three out of six men who want to be superintendent of the Maple Valley School district were chosen as finalists for the job by the Board of Education after in­ terviews concluded late Friday. The finalists are: Edward M. Schultz, superintendent of the Stevenson Schools in the Upper Peninsula; Richard A. Kelly of Charlevoix, superintendent of the Boyne City Schools and James VanDyk, a director of instruction in the South Lyon Schools. The districts currently serv­ ed by the three will be visited this week by trustees David Hawkins, Richard Ewing and vice president Bill Flower, said treasurer Jerry Brumm Monday. “They’re going to visit the towns they (candidates) are from to make sure they don’t have any skeletons in their closets, find out what the community thinks of them and see how they have run the schools,” Brumm said. Hawkins, Ewing and Flower had reportedly chartered a private airplane Ewing files for Maple Valley School Board Recently appointed Maple Valley Bodrd of Education Trustee Richard Ewing will seek election to a one year post on the board in the June 13 school election. Central Office Secretary Nancy Moore said Ewing returned his nominating peti­ tion to the superintendent’s of­ fice April 4. Ewing, owner of Ewing Well Drilling of 10076 Nashville Highway, was ap­ pointed by the board Feb. 29 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of former board president Loren Lehman. Ew­ ing’s appointed term extends through the June election. Lehman’s term expires June 30, 1989. If elected, Ewing will fill the remaining one year of Lehman’s four-year term. Also seeking a school board seat is Harold Stewart of Ver­ montville who hopes to clinch a four-year chair that will be available when the term of Ron Tobias expires June 30, 1988. As of Friday, no other in­ dividuals had shown interest in running for school board office, Moore said. Those wishing to seek elec­ tion to either of the two open seats were to have filed nominating petitions at the superintendent’s office, 11090 Nashville Hwy., by no later than 4 p.m. Monday, April 11. The last chance for a can­ didate to withdraw his or her name is before 4 p.m. April 14- Vermontville man stands mute to three rape charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 32-year-old Vermontville man stood mute Wednesday in Barry County Circuit Court to charges ofbreaking and enter­ ing, assault, and criminal sex­ ual conduct with a Nashville woman. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court on behalf of Richard D. Lowe, aka Bud Lowe. A pretrial hearing was set before Judge Hudson E. Dem­ ing on April 27. Lowe, of 7406 Vermont­ ville Hwy., faces charges of breaking and entering an oc­ cupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He is also charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the incident. The maximum penalty for the breaking and entering charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge car­ ries a penalty of 10 years or $5,000. Each of the three criminal sexual conduct charges is punishable by up to life in prison. The charges stem from an incident that took place at the victim’s home early in the morning on March 11, said Barry County Sheriffs Depu­ ty David Oakland. Eowe allegedly broke into the victim’s house and physically assaulted her, Oakland said. She was then sexually assaulted three times that day, Oakland said. The victim, who is describ­ ed as in her mid-20s, was able to leave the house and contact law enforcement officials. Lowe was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend’s house in Eaton County. Lowe is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail. yesterday to travel to Stevenson. “They’re all going at the same time to get the same ap­ proach to each community,” said Brumm. “It’s a pretty cheap investment in the longevity of our schools to have that done. We can’t (af­ ford) not (to) go.” Brumm said the three finalists were chosen by a unanimous concensus of two committees of the board Fri­ day following the last of six interviews conducted last week at the high school. “It was a concensus ofboth committees. (They were chosen) just from their inter­ views and resumes the people had submitted and the way they answered quesions,” Brumm said. He added the committees, cosisting of David Hawkins, Ron Tobias and Richard Ew­ ing, and Bea Pino, Jerry Brumm and Bill Flower, also used individual numerical evaluations to arrive at their decision. Board president Charles Viele did not take part in the committees so there could be an even amount of three members in each group, said Brumm. “That way, if there had been any problem, he could act as the tie breaker,” he added. Senior girls' Tea on April 19 The Maple Valley High School senior girls’ tea will be sponsored by the Nashville Literary club and is set to held Tuesday, April 19 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The evening’s program will consist of a fashion show where junior girls will modell old dresses owned by the Charlton Park Museum. The board split into com­ mittees despite some reluc­ tance by two members Pino and Hawkins. Pino stated she preferred to return home with her evlaution forms to study her notes on the candidates before sug­ gesting finalists, while Hawkins wanted to narrow the field in open session. “It’s absolutely absurd to do this in open session,” said Brumm Friday. “To sit here and talk about our feelings about these people in open session is absolutely asinine.” In open session last Mon­ day, Wednesday and Friday, the board interviewed six of 49 people that applied for the job of Maple Valley Schools superintendent, a post being vacated by the June 30 retire­ ment of 25-year school chief Carroll J. Wolff. The three not selected as finalists were Clarence F. Smith of West Branch, David G. Annis ofWhite Pigeon and Woodrow W. Hall of Potterville. The board has been guided in its search for a replacement for Wolffby a Michigan State University placement consor­ tium, made up of six universi­ ty professionals from around the state. The consortium members set a suggested timetable late last year for the board to follow and on March 28 recommended eight of the 49 applicants for the board to in­ terview. The field was nar­ rowed to six when one can­ didate withdrew his name and the board rejected another. The timetable suggests the new superintendent sign his or her contract by April 25, 1988. Brumm said it is possible the board will call a special meeting following the visita­ tions to make a final decision. Currently, the next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 18. Groundbreaking planned for Veterans Memorial Monument by Shelly Sulser A groundbreaking ceremony will be held May 7 in the village park of Ver­ montville to celebrate the con­ struction of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monu­ ment, the council decided at its regular meeting Thursday. Vermontville officials agreed to take part in the event at the request of Harold Woodman, president of the Maple Valley Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, coordinators of the monument project. . Woodman informed the council that Navy seabees will be-on hand May 7 and 8 to pour the concrete base for the monument, which will bear the names of Vietnam War casualties from Eaton and Barry Counties. Village President Beverly “Sue” Villanueva felt the VVA should take the “glory” for the project but Woodman wanted the village to be in­ volved in the groundbreaking. “The village of Vermont­ ville has done a lot for this monument,” he said. Wood­ man suggested that Villanueva invite mayors from other towns in the two counties to the ground breaking occasion. Villanueva consented and suggested the ceremony be held at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. May 7 in order for the seabees to .begin the concrete work on a timely basis. Woodman noted the seabees Continued on page 2— Flossie Corey is honored citizen in Vermontville Flossie Corey, honored citizen of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival enjoys collecting glass baskets. She will be introduced at the festival on April 23. letter. by Shelly Sulser Flossie, or “Jiggs” as her Former syrup festival treasurer and lifelong Ver­ friends know her, served 14 montville resident Flossie years as treasurer of the Ver­ Corey has been named by the montville Maple Syrup Maple Syrup Festival Cor­ Festival Corporation, starting poration as the honored in 1972 and quitting in 1986. “When they asked me ifI’d citizen for the April 22-24 be treasurer, I said it would be celebration. In a letter Flossie received no problem,” said the retired Michigan National Guard ac­ from the association, secretary Norma Viele said count executive and former the festival’s honored citizen maple syrup producer. “My folks never made is someone who has promoted Vermontville, the festival and maple syrup,” said Flossie, 66. “His (husband Marion’s) maple products. “You certainly have given folks did. He was raised down freely of your time to this the road on Ionia Road. We group and on behalf of own the farm now and it’s everyone, I would like to been in the family since 1867. thank you and tell you your ef­ That’s where the woods are.” The couple made and sold forts were greatly ap­ preciated,” Viele said in the maple products until 1986 and now rent the woods to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation for tapping by syrup maker Thomas Gorman. Although she has retired from her post as corporation treasurer, Flossie stays active in the community delivering food to shut-ins through the Eaton County Meals on Wheels program. She also gives of her time for local surplus food distribu­ tion and is a member of the Vermontville Historical Society. Flossie is attached to the small town life and prefers to think of herself as separated from today’s society. Continued on page 5— �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 2 Monument groundbreaking. Continued from page 1 observance where the finished speeches by six different monument will be dedicated. speakers including a general “A lot of family members from the National Guard and wil 1 be in town for this dedica­ Villanueva. On Memorial Day, Wood­ tion,” Woodman said. He re­ quested the village loan the man said nearly 400 veterans group some bleachers b for will be marching in a parade visitors to use while listening through Vermontville and that to about a half an hour of a helicopter will land on the baseball diamond near the village hall. Woodman said the seven foot high, 10 foot wide monu­ Pancakes, S^usag^or French-Toast | ment will be surrounded by a horseshoe shaped sidewalk in the village park. The Ver­ montville Lions have purchas­ ! ed a 30 foot high flag pole for the monument. Harold Stewart has donated a mercury light to shine on the Ionia Rd., 1V4 miles south of M-79 f Adults - $3.50 Children 6-12 - $1.50 | monument at night. Woodman’s wife, Terry, i said Friday the group has Under 6 - Free will donate their time May 7 and May 8 to pour the cement, while the VVA and the Ver­ montville Chamber of Com­ merce will pick up the tab for the materials. 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MAIN, VERMONTVILLE month and dedicated on Maple Valley Vietnam erected in the Vermont­ Memorial Day. ville village park next Veterans of America Chapter President Harold Woodman shows council members a drawing of the monument that will be BOBBIE’S $2,000 yet to pay on the monument, adding, however, that the cost has been reduced to about $5,225 from the previous projected cost of about $7,000. A May 4 auction is planned to raise the needed funds, she said, and items are needed for the sale. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to seek bids for a repaving project for South Main St. from the main four comers (church comers) to Fifth Street and from Forest Street to the old railroad bed, a project expected to cost nearly $30,000. In addition, the group is seeking bids for a seal coat for Washington Street and West and East Main Streets. “The seal coat will give three to five years of more life to those roads,” said village maintenance worker Monte O’Dell. Village Street Ad­ ministrator Tony Wawiemia said East and West Main are in “fairly good shape except for a couple places. Washington has a lot of bad spots but I would suggest we don’t recoat it for money reasons.” The council will also seek bids for a second time on the construction of a new 50 by 50-foot village garage. A number of citizens were in attendance at the meeting to complain about ordinance violation letters from the council pertaining to brash and wood piles. The residents have 30 days to comply. No action was taken. 1-517-852-0940 • Downtown Nashvill NAILS • TANNING • TONING CENTER Nails 1 • 10 Times Award Winning Nails • 9 Years Experience • Privately Tutored 24 Working Manicurist <n Michigan • Member of Nails Assoc. • Member of NANA Assoc. • Member of National Cosmetology Assoc. Nails by Bobbie Weeler ' Acrylics • China Silk • Linen Wraps Why Pay Less When You Can Afford to Wear the Best BEEF STEW DINNER With biscuits, salad bar, desserts and beverage. Sunday, April 17 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Vermontville United Methodist Church ADULTS ...$4.00 CHILDREN 12 & UNDER ...*2.00 at the... Sponsored by the... Vermontville United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 11 am. Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday School.... Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 9453014 Sunday School.. Mom. Worship... Evening Service. Wednesday: AWANA............... Prayer Meeting_ .10 am. 11 am. ..6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ___.7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH TVIUJE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville .Church Service 11 am. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 am. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School_____ 10 am. Sunday. A.M. Worship_______ 11 am. Evening Worship____ .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting______.7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir._______ 9 am. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 am. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 am. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday______7:15 am. Thursday------------- 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV, WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST.CYRH. CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass_______.6:30 p.m.. Sun. Mass______.9:30 am. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship....... 9:45 am. Sunday School___ _11 am. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. Sun. School............ 9:45 am. A.M. Service............... 11 am. P.M. Service........... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School_____10 am. A.M. Worship_____ .'..11 am. P.M. Worship_____ _.7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study______ ____7 REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR CHURCH OF THENAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School_____ 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship_____... 11 am. P.M. Worship._______ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship_________________7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 am. A.M. Service___ 11 am. P.M. Service................. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 0FBARRYVH1E 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 am. 10:30 am. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 3 iii Introducing the Maple Syrup court members daughter of Dan Dipert and every spring. I have been to Janet Porritt. other people’s shanties, but She enjoys cross country ours is a little different. We do skiing, reading, playing it the old fashioned way. We basketball, running track and hang wooden buckets and then playing softball. empty these into wood barrels At school, Lesley is a that are rolled into a wagon member of the girls’ basket­ pulled by a tractor. Making ball and track teams. syrup is something that I’ve “I have helped make syrup done every spring. It’s a lot of ever since I can remember,” work but our family gets she said. “Our family does it together and we have fun.” Pre-Shampoo $r CUTS H o Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday, Tuesday - Friday & Saturday Sylvia - Wednesday 1SS9* FRENCH BRAIDS Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 11 N. Main, Nashville .. Saturdays 9 to Phone 852-9192 OWNER — DARLENE HUGHES X Raquel Wright Lesley Dipert W KNER soils, salad is and beverage. iy, April In j Vermontville I' MCW | us.'UO NuritylY- I Lesley Dipert and Raquel Wright will ride on the queen’s float at the April 22-24 Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville as members of Jennifer Fisher’s court. Raquel lives at 8290 Gresham Hwy., Vermontville and is the daughter of Henry and Sandra Wright. She enjoys dancing, cook­ ing, quilting, cross stitching, computers and collecting rac­ coons and teddy bears. “My personal experience with syrup making is minimal,” she admitted. “I have vague memories of my older brothers tapping trees with a hand auger. After boil­ ing the sap all day, they divid­ ed it up and drank it. “I also remember visiting the Maple Manor with my dad when I was young. My big fascination was with the sweet maple syrup candy,” she said. Raquel added that “I feel that the experience of actually making the syrup would be enjoyable. I would be happy to help in the process of developing the many products that are made from our sweet sap. I would love to learn.” Concerning what she would like to see changed about the syrup festival, Raquel said more shading is needed for the people attending the festival. “Then the number of peo­ ple attending would in­ crease,” she said. “Publiciz­ ing the talent show more at school would also improve the Maple Syrup Festival. I have always loved the festival and believe it has great spirit.” Raquel’s extra curricular activities include Students Against Driving Drunk, Stu­ dent Council and the prom committee. Lesley is a resident of 10004 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville and is the Dog obedience classes set for every Wednesday Dog obedience classes are held on each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. People do not need to be currently enrolled in 4-H to participate. 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At that time it was hard to find anyone who had money to spend on luxuries. “Dad” Angel had signed up two boys in Hastings and Carl Brown in Nashville. “Dad” Angel wanted me to go along. I had earned the large sum of $40, and had deposited it in the Nashville p Bank. I wanted to go on the trip but was needed at the New York’s City's sights and sounds of the Depression era left a lastings impression on young Howard Belson. He stood in a bread-and-soup line in the bakery. However, I persisted, Bowery, and saw homeless men sleeping in doorways. Lower New York City with and was finally granted perits busy harbor is seen in this circa-1930s picture postcard which declares, on mission to go. This had to be one of the reverse side, "New York's everchanging sky line is the eighth wonder of the best planned trips anyone ever world." Young Howard and friends saw much of it. organized. We first went to Niagara Falls, then through case of flooding. These ships ing, and saw the old cannons To Dr. Carl K. Brown and the Adirondack Mountains of were called “unsinkable, his wife, Bessie, for their and the monuments. New York state to Boston. but the Titanic proved them Finally, tired out, we head- kindness in including my There we saw all the historic wrong. Somewhere I have ed home. It was the most sister and me in their family sites: Old North Church, French menus from the Olym- educational and historical trip! outings. I have the greatest Faneuil Hall, plus the pic: one from the A-deck and And it was the best $39 I ever respect for them. A few years maritime museums and the one from the B-deck. spent. I had one dollar left in ago a woman who had lived in “rude bridge” at LexintonThe Empire State Building the bank, and after the bank Maple Grove told me that, Concord (where colonists first was nearing completion when closed (a few months later, in when she was a girl, her skirmished with the British in we visited there. They were July, 1931) they started to pay father had smallpox and April pr , 1775,, sarng starting the working on the lobby, cutting off deposits at ten percent. everybody was afraid of the Revoluntionary War).. We marble and granite. The floor Occasionally I would receive disease. But Bessie Brown went to the Navy yards and was littered with cuttings and a check for ten cents; rode out from Nashville with boarded Old Ironsides. One we each got a souvenir. We somewhere I have the last one Dr. Brown and gave her could spend a year at Boston took the express elevator sent to me. I saved it for a father a bath. This was the and vicinity and not see it all. which they said went to the souvenir. kind of people the Browns We also went to Cape Cod, top of the building in one were. and to Philadelphia to see the minute. The view was fanAnd, now, I would like to And to our dear mother who historic spots (Liberty Bell, tastic. I do not believe that the say “Thank you” to some worked so hard to see that we Benjamin Franklin’s grave, mooring mast for dirigibles people who had an influence grew up as good citizens. She etc.) and to New York City. was in place at that time. on me while I was growing up told all of her children, We stayed at Army and There are a few ofus living in Nashville. They are all “Hitch your wagon to a star. Navy YMCAs and in New who stood in the bread line beyond the sound of my You may not reach your goal York City at the William during the Depression. We voice, and most are sleeping but you will be better off for Sloane House, a beautiful went to the YMCA in the iin Lakeview Cemetery, but I having tried.” “Y”. I believe it was 45 Bowery and stood in line to wish to give them recognition:: I would be remiss if’ I did stories high. We played receive a large bowl of bean To Mr. L.H. Cook, the not mention Putnam Library basketball in their gym. In soup and a quarter of a loaf of lumber dealer. He always saw and the Charles Putnams. The New York City we rode the bread. In the doorways lay to it that I attended the annual library is one of the greatest subway and the elevator, went men wrapped in old coats, Father-Son banquet. And the gifts a person can give a comto Battery Park, and visited some in newspapers. If they scrap barrel in his lumberyard munity, and I wish more peothe Italian quarter with its had a nickle they could sleep was free access for we boys ple would use it. The story pushcart vendors busily call­ in the “Y ” on an Army cot who wanted kite sticks; the hours give children a chance ing out their wares. with one blanket. One floor of edgings off boards were ideal to see what a Victorian home We went on board the the “Y” was completely fill- for this. looked like on the inside and Olympic, sister ship to the ed with row upon row ofcots. To John and Lillian Ap- perhaps may give them an in­ Titanic, which sank after hit­ After leaving New York we pelman for their understaning centive to say to themselves, ting an iceberg in the North went to the (Civil War) bat- and kind words. “When I grow up I will have, Atlantic in 1912. The engine tlefield at Gettysburg, PennTo Cassius L. Glasgow who a house such as this.” room was spotless, painted sylvania. We tramped where treated us “urchins” with Also, Also, a a“ “Thank Thank you you” ” to to my my white. They closed one of the brother had fought against kindness and respect. I always scout leaders and the people bulkhead doors to show us brother; Missionary Ridge, thought perhaps his childhood who supported scouting. how it was supposed to shut in Devil’s Den, Spangler’s Spr- had been a rough one. Howard E. Belson Dr. Carl K. Brown (seen here in the mid-1920s in front of his office on-North Main Street) earned the lasting respect of young Howard Belson. The doctor and his wife often included Howard and his sister in family outings. Brown, who grew up in Oklahoma, had acquired his education there and in Chicago, came to Nashville in 1916. Except for a brief stay in Lansing, he practices here continuously until his suddent death in December 1929, at age 47. IK COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/7264319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Glasgow's hardware, with its proprietor Cassius L. Glasgow (left) and staff, is seen in this about-1916 photo Howard Belson remembers that Mr. Glasgow "treated us urchins with kindness and respect." He is one of several adults Howard credits with having a positive influence on him in his growing up years ye in Nashville With Glasgow are his employees, from left: Frieda Schulze (Trim), Clark Titmarsh and Henry 1920) n tt G QS9°W WQS Q S° Q StOte senator- railway commissioner and once a gubernatorial candidate (in �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 5 Flossie Corey honored citizen a *"< •> IL 4s Continued from page 1 “1 like to be doing something,” she said. “I like to do something that has a pur­ pose. IfI do something to help other people, I like it.” Flossie got a taste ofthe big city life, however, as a member of the Women’s Ar­ my Auxiliary Corp, during World War II when she serv­ ed as a clerical worker for the Army prior to her marriage to Marion. Her basic training was at Kelly Field in Des Moines, Iowa where she was stationed for her first 14 mon­ ths of service. Flossie was later transferred to Newark, New Jersey for the rest of her three years in the Army. “I couldn’t wait to get out of the city and get back to Vermontville,” she said. “I was bom and raised on a farm and I hate cities. I just couldn’t live in a city, no way. It (Vermontville) is small here and close to the country. I guess I don’t like to be fenced in. It (Vermontville) is no dif­ ferent than any other small town. It’s just that I was bom and raised around here.” Flossie said when she was in the Army, she had two chances to go overseas, but another person was chosen to go to Europe and she declined to head for the South Pacific. “So, I just stayed in the states,” she noted. “I’ll never regret it (service). It was an experience, I tell you.” Flossie is now the only female member of the Ver­ montville American Legion chapter and is the service of­ ficer for the club. Following her years in the service, Flossie went to work for the National Guard in Lan­ sing in 1946 working in the clerical department. She was later named an account ex­ ecutive and retired in 1981. Husband, Marion, served in combat in France during the war, and became a tool and die maker by trade. The two have one son, Roger, who works at the Bellevue post of­ fice and is a Vermontville Fire Department volunteer, Flossie said. Now, besides her volunteer duties, Flossie enjoys Sewing and collecting glass baskets. “They just took my eye and I started collecting them,” she **>’*W*i * d5^ 5ktj.^ k .< * fi* * "iittV kk5 ''‘i>f ’JJ /* < f JS ‘; f ’’ JJ S !/ < *k» y«hh hhBkt FISH & CHICKEN FRY | VFW Post 8260 Nashville, Ml g | Friday, April 15: Serving 5:30-7:30 p.m. | % Chairperson Ruth Rose • Class geared to improving relationships with teens set Maple Valley Community more. The six week class will be Education and Region 13 SAPE is offering a new class held at the Maple Valley for parents of teens. Jr.-Sr. High School beginning Taking the class called Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. STEP/Teen - Systemic Train- The instructor will be Judy ing for Effective Parenting of Hager. There is no charge for Teens - will be an important the class. For further informa­ step in improving your rela- tion or to register, call Maple tionship with your teenager, Valley Community Education according to Community at 852-9275. Education. Some of the topics to be discussed are: ways to build Garage Sale positive parent-teen relation­ ships, the importance of GARAGE SALES at 650 and lifestyle, emotions of both 641 S. Main, Vermontville, Wed.-SaL, _ 10-5. Some candy, teens and parents, encourage­ ment - the key to self-esteem, molds and some cake supplies, effective listening skills and children’s clothing, misc. items. Styling fori Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Flossie Corey was chosen as honored citizen of the festival for her past efforts as syrup corporation treasurer. said. “I’ve gotten a few from auctions and as gifts.” As honored citizen, Flossie will have a first-time seat in the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Parade on April 23, Tues, Wed., Thurs^ Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ 1 Wednesday — and will be introduced to the crowd following the crowning of queen Jennifer Fisher. Flossie and Marion live at 15 3 W a 1n u t St. in Vermontville. Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 65 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 JOiWiWnntnnwnTnTrtnnnnnnTnfl nflwnnniWffW Vermontvffie t news <• »»***•« <«• ***• Etfs ',*"ai!»a JBJ■qwm y.1 wft’’ Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musser will be hosting the 40th class reunion of Vermontville High School’s class of 1948, on Syrup Festival weekend. Many classmates are ex­ pected, including those from California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Friends are welcome to stop and visit on Saturday afternoon. J* *J ** ** nnalhlk *’ KiOriifej *•■ tajuftp t ;** piraapiu p Grr: waitai xraiEth 111 WRSiiaii BB tstnulijnE Hfeiitiii ■ f nosrei; s« amita Hal^iflilkj pdi ireaiM ’ c Hhi1H|)'ii| The Senior Citizens Potluck Dinner will be held Thursday, April 14 at 12 noon at the Ver­ montville Congregational Church. Bring a dish to pass, table service and a bingo prize. Greta Firster had the following visitors this past week: Mr. and Mrs. Alva Mm aaEfiio ita ut®Ks® 8mO SR. CITIZENS DAY ATTENTION Hanson of Stanton; Leah Ab­ bott and Daryl Hartzel of Lake Odessa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Holton of Florida; Michael Linsea and friend of Gun Lake. Maple Valley Class of ‘78 We need addresses for the 10 year class reunion. Please call: Mike Childs is a patient at Butterworth Hospital. Russell Booher is recouperating at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Denise (Fassett) Olson 543-1465 Kelly (Christopher) Aspinall 852-1746 Rose and Leo Cohoon of Sheperd were house guests of Madelyn and Hessel Forest this past week. They spent time comparing notes on Syrup Festivals. Shepherd has a Syrup Festival the same weekend as Vermontville. The Maple Valley Senior Girls Tea will be Tuesday, April 19.at 7 p.m. Or send addresses to: Denise Olson 2419 N. Bradley Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 Thank You N-22. GOOD, SOLID OLDER HOME with downstairs 14 bath, bedroom, living room, dining room, nice entry area and 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Priced to sell at only $27,500. CH-81. RANCH STYLE country CH-86. HOME & home with attached garage. nearr thfljVv^chool thfljVv^chool on thflj located near Out of state owner anxious to sell! a paved CH-63. PRICE REDUCED to $38,900 for this two story, four bedroom home on approx. 3 acres of land. Barn/garage included. Nice, large home. ACRES V-43. $27,500 - Nice large kitchen, separate dining room, living room. Barn. L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE HOME LOTS - Water and sewer available. Contract terms. M-24. APPROX. 1,100 FEET OF L-74. 50 ACRES of land with LAKE FRONTAGE - 50 acres of land with approx. 5 acres of woods and the balance gravel and recreational land go with this large ranch style home. Super pole building also included. Great recreational property I contract $22,500. terms L-79. 80 ACRES with woods. Nice rolling nicely remodeled some contract Some terms. - LOOKING. CALL home. Additional land avail-NOW SO WE CAN able. Priced right! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH.................... CHRIS STANTON...... BOB GARDNER.......... CINDY DOOLITTLE... STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN.. ete Tanning & Toning Our six machines work on muscle groups, toning and taking inches oH Community Notices WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS LOTS OF RECENT SALES & LO-TS OF BUYERS STILL Coming Soon! land — L-78. 20 ACRES of vacant land with two story only great for building. CH-85. IDEAL FOR HORSES - 40 woods. acres of land with a good barn with box stalls go with this for CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly, relatives and friends for all the cards, flowers and visits while I was in the hospital recently. Special thanks to my daughter Maryellen for her tender loving care while in the hospital and after I got home. Special thanks to Dr. Alien, Dr. Baxter, Dr. DeGoa and 3rd floor nurses at Pennock Hospital for their excellent care. Words cannot tell you how much I appreciate all you did for me. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Elaine Powers GO TO WORK FOR YOU THIS SPRING! ...............852-0712 ... 852-9191 ............. 543-0598 ............. 726-0331 ............. 726-0605 ............. 726-0555 (Uining) 321-3029 NASHVILLE LITERARY CLUB Hosts Maple Valley Senior Giris Tea, Tuesday, April 19 in Maple Valley High School audi­ torium at 8 p.m.____________ NOTICE Classmates & friends of M.H.S. *30, *31, *32 & *33 will be held again on 2nd. Sunday in August (8-14-88). Different location, Maple Grove Town­ ship Building, 721 Durkee, on M-66. Keep this date in mind. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0330 ooeHOOOoo �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 6 Fitzgerald opposes increased sales tax, he tells Vermontville residents tour. The tax measure was designed partly to help bail out the bankrupt Wayne County, Fitzgerald said. “I voted against an increase in sales tax because of the Wayne County deal,” he said. “I wasn’t sure they were go­ ing to use it where it was needed.” Attending the town meeting by Shelly Sulser State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald voted against an increased sales tax, he told constituents in Vermontville last week dur­ ing a tour of the 56th district. A two cent increase on sales tax in return for a 40 to 50 percent reduction in property taxes is one of several issues before the legislature that Fit­ zgerald addressed while on his HAWAIIAN PRINTS.... $VKF 49 AEROBIC & SWIMWEAR $O0 YARD 39 &up POPLIN & BROADCLOTH Prints, Stripes; Solids ‘Jajt'tccA 218 EAST STATE STREET East of Michigan Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 o.m.-5:30 pm. Friday 'til 7 pm. jQook^our^ooeliestl • Expert Cutting Highlighting Coloring • Permanents The Village Hair Port 470 East Main Street Vermontville - 726-0257 HOURS: 8 30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday-Friday Some Evenings by appointment MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate with Fitzgerald Tuesday were village president Sue Villanueva, trustees Joe Ann Nehmer and Don Martin, clerk Sharon Stewart, Esther Martin and two men from K alamo. Villanueva voiced her opi­ nion in favor of the higher sales tax. “I’d rather pay the extra two cents on the dollar than see the senior citizens of this country forced to pay higher property taxes when they’re on a fixed income,” she said. Fitzgerald said millage rates and property taxes were the issues of major concern among district residents, he said. When asked by Don Martin why Michigan schools are in dire straits financially despite millions of dollars generated through the lottery intended for education, Fitzgerald ex­ plained that there has been no state mandate that lottery pro­ ceeds be passed on to education^ Fitzgerald pointed out that 50 percent of lottery profits are given away in winnings while 42 percent is given to education and the remaining eight percent stays with the Bureau of Lottery. Martin questioned why the state reduces money from its general fund to the schools and supplements it with lot­ tery money rather than using the lottery proceeds as an amount over and above the general fund. “The more they get from the Lotto, the less they put in (for schools) from the general fund,” he said. “If they would use lottery money oyer arid above the general fund, there would be more money for education.” Fitzgerald admitted that the chances of changing that are “about nill,” he said. “What EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N' MAN ST-' NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES GRI Graduate "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" “COUNTRY SETTING” ■ MOBILE HOME 3 acres with stream & pond site, mobile home 10x36, double carport and 24x24 workshop-. (CH-264) Realtors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT............ DONSTEINBRECHER...... WARREN TRAVOLI........ acres. Many extra buildings (32x64 and 48x32 pole barns) (total 155 acres available w/ 25 acres wooded. Productive soil. (F-117) Eves. 726-0223 ...... 852-1740 ...... 852-1784 ...... 852-1515 On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. (V-213) State representative Frank Fitzgerald talks with concerned Vermontville citizens about issues before the Michigan legislature during a tour of the 56th district last week. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) they (the state) said they were going to do and what they’re doing are two different things.” The representative also discussed the cleaning up of toxic waste sites in Michigan, saying that if $400 million were spent, it would clean up half the sites. The current unemployment rate in Eaton County is five percent but he projects it will become 10 percent next year. “We need to run the government more like a business,” Fitzgerald noted. “We need to cut costs. In some cases we can but some costs are fixed. We’ve got a $6.6 billion state budget but still we should cut costs. Then the big question comes in — what is mandatory and what is discretionary. This is where we have difficulty when trying to cut.” He added that there is a possibility municipalities will again receive federal revenue sharing monies but con­ siderably less than in the past. Fitzgerald went on to predict a significant decline in the ecnomony in the coming year. “The growth we’ve had will be slower than what we’ve been experiencing,” he said. “Hospitals are really taking it in the chin as far as Medicaid is concerned. It’ll be a challenge for state government over the next 10 years.” He also touched on senior citizen housing, noting that nursing homes in Eaton Coun­ ty are currently operating at a very high capacity. Concerning growth in Ver­ montville, he suggested the village obtain more senior citizen housing. “If you could get a senior complex or an apartment com­ plex, that would help,” Fit­ zgerald said. Fitzgerald also recCnlty voted against an increase in Secretary of State fees, he said, because it will prevent the funds from being split up into various sectors. “We’ll see some of that money but not as much as if the gas tax had been raised,” he said. “With a two cent in­ crease, we would have seen $600,000 in added revenue.” WrmonW^lFhardware WE ARE NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to handle all your hardware and auto needs. Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! Doug and Juiee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 emergency 726-10691 (517) 726-1121 OURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Old Milwaukee Barties & Jaymes Miller Lite 12 Pk? + tax & dep. N^W49 $E Live Bait, worms & Night Crawlers J.J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 ^mhimiiisimssm—sm—mmmw COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available — all for $52,900. NEW LISTING: MOBILE HOME IN VERMONTVILLE - 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & dining combination, neat & clean, on nice lot 82x148, with 10x10 shed, nice deck. (V-265) VACANT PARCELS: 11 ACRES ■ FRONTS ON SMALL LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ VILLE - Partially wooded, well k & septic. (VL-256) - Rolling, good building sites, some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE • with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) “TOP QUALITY” RANCH ■ $59,900 - Ranch w/walkout basement built in 1983 (2 or 3 bed­ rooms), living room and kitchen - oak cupboards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen windows, and large deck. (CH-249) APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ montville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. (VL-124) 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA - Mostly all til­ lable. Maple Valley Schools. (VL-260) OVER ©^ g£? 1,000 GAMES II Don’t miss one! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS Prices that will put satellite TV in your living room! HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �0niilllniiiiiill|||||||||||||||!||||||||||||||||||||||||||||m||pm]||| Obituaries .................................................................................. HmiiiiiniHiHi Norma R. Barlow HASTINGS Norma R. Barlow, 67, of Hastings and Bonita Springs, Florida, a long time Hastings florist, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, April 8,1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mrs. Barlow was bom on January 25,1921, in Hastings, the daughter of George and Ethel (Little) Bass. She was raised in Castleton Township and attend the Fisher School, graduating in 1939 from Nashville High School.. She was married to Eugene F. (Pete) Barlow on June 14, 1940. She was one ofthe founders of Barlow Gardens Florist of Hastings in 1954 and was a partner in the business until her death. Previous employment included: former Trio Cafe in Hastings, Eaton Real Estate Agency in Vermontville, Hastings Manufacturing Company and the former Orchard Industries in Hastings. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the Good Shepard Mission in Bonita Springs, Florida, Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish-Hastings, Women of the Moose and Academy of Friendship, Barry County Sportswome,ns Club, American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliaries. Mrs. Barlow is survived by her husband, Eugene (Pete); two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barlow of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Barlow of Caledonia; six grandchildren; two brothers, Keith Bass of Hastings, Leland Bass of Delton; three sisters, Vonda Richards of Hastings, Wilma McCollum of Nashville and Ruby Ackley of Woodland. Preceding her in death was a brother Kenneth Bass in 1984. Funeral services were held Monday, April 11,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with the Rev. James Campbell and Jerry Miller officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 7 Eari R. Eckelbecker LUDINGTON - Earl R. Eckelbecker, 64, ofLudington, formerly of Nashville died at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at his residence in Ludington. Mr. Eckelbecker was bom on August 8, 1923 in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Loretta (Cowling) Eckelbecker. He came to the Nashville area as a child. He lived most ofhis life in the Nashville area and has resided near Ludington for the past few years. He wasa Veteran ofWorld War n, serving in the United States Army. He was employed by E.W. Bliss Co., and was involved in farming and ranching. Mr. Mr. Eckelbecker Eckelbeckerisis survived survived by a son, Clyde Eckelbecker of Kalamazoo; four daughters, Loretta Britten of Mendon, Yvonne Eckelbecker of Nashville, Patricia Eckelbecker of North Dakota, Diane Padgett of Georgia; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; four sisters, Myrtle Hunter of Kalamazoo Martha Fleming and Alice Davis of Grand Rapids, Charlotte Slagle of Homer; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one sister, three brothers and ree grandchildren. grancren. three Graveside services were held Saturday, April 9 at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to any charitable organization. HASTINGS - Bernice P. Oaks, 79, of496 Oakdale Rd., Hastings died Friday, April 8, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Oaks was born on November 8, 1908 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Max and Lena (Schanzenbaker) Bradley. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended school there. She married Clifton Becker on August 25, 1928. They fanned in several Barry County areas. Mr. Becker died in 1976. She then married Melvin J. Oaks on October 24, 1981. Mr. Oaks died January 6, 1988. She has lived at her present address for about 14 years. Mrs. Oaks is survived by two sons, Robert Becker of Hastings and L.D. Becker of Battle Creek; two daughters, Janice Howell ofGarden City, ML and Marilee Ayles of Nashville; 15 grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three step-children and one sister. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Don Roscoe officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system and colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independant Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 Kenneth D. Erickson, Jr.. NASHVILLE - Kenneth D. attended schools there. He Erickson, Jr., 51, of6334 Thor- served in the United States napple Lake Rd., Nashville, Army from 1959 to 1961. died at 6:50 pun., Tuesday, He was married to Judith A. April 5, 1988 at Pennock Kellenberger on July 3, 1969. Hospital. He was employed as a self­ Mr. Erickson was bom on employed painter. Previous July 20, 1936, in Kalamazoo, employment included: Hastthe son of Kenneth and ings Manufacturing Company Margaret (Kinsey) Erickson. and E.W. Bliss Company. He was raised in the Plainwell Mr. Erickson is survived by and Hastings areas and his wife, Judith; three sons, John Erickson of Kalamazoo, Raymond and Robert Erickson at home; daughter, Brenda Sweeney of Lansing; a sister, Miscellaneous Valerie Owens of Middleville FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant and one grandchild. Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Graveside services were Trout, Walleye, Largemouth held Friday, April 8, in Warner Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Cemetery at Stoney Point, with Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. the Rev. Robert Taylor and LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC.,. Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 08988 35th St, Goble,s, MI.., 3260 officiating. Arrangments were made by 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. WEDDING BEAR CAKE tops Memorial contributions now at Candyland. Call may be made to any charitable 963-1010. organization. Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 THE INTEREST RATE ON OUR HOME EQUITY LOAN WON’T SEND YOU THROUGH THE ROOF At Hastings City Bank, you won’t get any surprises when you apply “ for a Homeowner’s Credit Loan. You’ll just get solid advice on how to turn the equity you’ve built into cash for home improvements, new cars, or almost anything. It’s a flexible way to tap into your home’s equity whenever necessary at competitive rates. So stop in and see us. Especially if other financial institutions have home equity terms that send you through the roof. QTrtp fBniik EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump'Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY1 safe and sound banking We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks.* Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 1 Offices in: Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 8 Lions sports teams springing into seasons this week With two seconds, a third and a league championship 1987 was a highly successful spring for Maple Valley teams. And according to the school’s track, baseball and softball coaches, 1988 shows signs of topping last season’s respectable finishes. Maple Valley’s girls track team has seven returnees from an 11-2 team which finished runnerup in the SMAA a year ago. Included in the losses were five seniors and a state placer, but coach Gary Hamilton said his team should be highly competitve this spring. “We’re not going to be great, and we’ll probably have to have some help to finish se­ cond again, but we should be over .500,” Hamilton said. “To be better than that we’ll have to have some young kids come through.” Hamilton said the Lions will be strong in the field events (First row L-R) Rich Varney, Mike Evans, Mickie Tilley, Matt Forell, Travis Swin­ son, Kevin Stewart. (Second row L-R) Jeff Fisher, Scot Lentz, Dan Kellogg, Eric Bignail, Richard Meade, Kevin Rockwell. (Third row L-R) Coach Lonnie Spencer, Dale Dickinson, Scott Furlong, Brock DeGroot, Greg Hulsebos. The boys track team should also be competitive despite being young with 15 ofthe 26 participants being either freshmen or sophomores. Coach Larry Ainsworth has 11 returnees from a 9-4 team which placed fourth in the SMAA meet. Ainsworth admitted a 9-4 with Rhonda Steinbrecher and Kelly Hoefler and in the distance events with Deanna Hagen, Angie Smith and Michelle Reid. Other returning starters in­ clude Karis True in the hurdles and high jump and Heidi Reese in the sprints and shot. mark might be tough to match this spring. “I’d hate to predict that,” Ainsworth said. “I don’t think we’ll finish 9-4, but I think we’ll be right up there again this year.” Ainsworth said Pennfield. Continued on next pag (First row L-R) Kim Bahs, Diona Morawski, Sheri Forell, Chris Ricketts. (Second rows L-R) Brenda Valdick, Jennifer Fisher, Patty Jarman, Kristen Kraai, Chris Gardner. (Third row L-R) Stephanie Whitmore, Pam Williams, Kristin Royston, Lesley Dipert, Angie Bahs and Heather Hawkins. MAPLE VALLEY ► SPRING l"Go Get’em LIONS These area merchants support the LIONS year-round! Let’s SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St. Nashvillo Ph. 852-1501 Furniture Stripping by Elaine & Stuart 538 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-0943 Satellite T.V. Co. 105 Washington Nashville 852-9301 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9500 Hometown Lumber and Rasey Enterprises J.R.’s Party Store Fuzzy's Fun Room 2996 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville 117 N. Main The Carpenter's Den Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1551 Mirror's Image 111 N. Main Nashville 852-9192 O'Dell's Towing 24 Hr. Service Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Johnny's Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 203 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0709 Cooper Upholstery 615 E. Francis Nashville Ph. 852-1764 Jim and Ernie's Farm & Garden Center 174 S. Main Vermontville Eaton Federal Savings & Loan 109 S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Wren Funeral Homes Ken's Standard Service 502 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-2471 Kent Oil Co. 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0589 204 N. Queen St. Nashville 517-852-0840 M-66 at South Village Limits Nashville 852-9210 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Powers Service 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph-. 852-1621 133% S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Video Showcase Maple Valley Implement Inc. 309 S. Main St. Nashville 852-1948 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Marathon C Store Maple Valley Concrete Prod., Inc. Vermontville Hardware 726 Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 Nancy's Beauty Shop Wheeler Marine Service 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0330 Neil’s Restaurant 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0770 South M-66 Nashville Ph. 852-9609 Village Hair Port Charlie South End Party Store Maple Valley Real Estate 470 E. Main St. Vermontville Ph. 726-0257 or 726-0673 637 S. Main Nashville 852-9822 227 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 177 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1043 Hastings City Bank 141 N. Main Vermontville 726-1040 or 726-1009 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 650 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0652 219 S. State Nashville 852-0882 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Citizen's Elevator Company Sweet and How Good 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9561 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 dr 852-19 J.J.’s Party Store 495 E. Main Vermontville___ 726-1312' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 9 shortstop Brock DeGroot. All four batted over .300 a year ago. Also returning as starters are catcher Jeff Fisher, centerfielder Dale Dickinson and first baseman Richard Meade. Second baseman Rich Varney also is back. Maple Valley coach Lonnie Spencer said the 1988 version of Lion baseball may make it three straight SMAA titles. “This can be a better team,” Spencer said. “It’s balanced offensively, is better defensively and we go four deep in pitching.” Pennfield, Bronson and St. Philip will be the Lions’ main challengers for the title, Spencer said. (First row L-R) Rob Cook, Rob Gray, Eric Terpening, Mike Cheeseman, Rob Pool, Garth Davison. Larry Ainsworth. (Second row L-R) Brian Stall, Matt Brown, Andy Robotham, Darrin Neff, Ron Merrill, Matt Bender, Andy True, Bryan Smith. (Third row L-R) Jeff Moore, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Everett, Cody Mattson, Manuel Moreno, Kevin Cheeseman, Tim Edinger. Vermontville church plans stew dinner The public is invited to a beef stew dinner that will be held from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 17 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church on the village square in Vermontville. The menu will include bak­ ing powder biscuits, salad bar and beverage. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 years of age and under and will be available at the door. The beef stew dinner is be­ ing sponsored by the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. Farmer Boys Market 1 BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES H miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy or*. 5 miles'east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml 31/2 Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays How Much Will It Cost? You ask this whenever you make a purchase, and there's certainly nothing the matter with asking it when you make funeral arrangements. You shouldn't have to overspend to get the help you need and deserve at life's most difficult time. For Sale (First row L-R) Emily Butler, Karris True, Kelle Kiger, Heidi Reese, Kristin Reid, Jo Ella Miller, Tara Smith, Amy Rasey and Nicole Wood. (Second row L-R) Gary Hamilton, Markelle Hoefler, Ronda Steinbrecher, Angie Smith, Deanna Hagon, Tonia Murine, Tammy Ashley, Cindy Furlong, Jody Aiken and Michelle Reid. with its massive 55-person roster, and traditional power Olivet will be the teams to beat in the SMAA. Third place is a realistic goal, said Ainsworth. “Maybe there’s a chance for that,” he said. “I really can’t predict any higher.” Included in the team’s returnees are Dan Siple, Rob Cook, and Mike Everett in the shot and discus, Mike Cheeseman, Rob Pool and three quarters of his infield Eric Terpening in the sprints, and two pitchers. Shawn Carpenter in the shot Ricketts said pitching will and quarter mile, Shaun be a key with much riding on Thompson in the high jump the performances of Chris and pole, and Cody Mattson Gardner and Patty Jarman. in the distance. , “If we can get the ball over The Lion softball team the plate, we’ll be okay,” he finished 10-10 overall last said. “In the past, pitching year while finishing third in has always been our the league. Coach Chris problem.” Ricketts has nine lettermen Ricketts said the strength of back from that team including his team will be in the infield. Sheri Forell returns to short­ stop, Diona Morawski to se­ cond and Jennifer Fisher at third. Morawski and Forell along with leftfielder Kim Bahs are among the top hitters ! on the team. Other returnees include out­ fielders Heather Hawkins, Kristin Royston and Stefanie Whitmore. Ricketts likes defending champion Bronson as well as traditional SMAA contenders Pennfield and Bellevue. POTATI OHM Get your '88 The top Lion team of the , spring may turn out to be the FISHING baseball team. Maple Valley LICENSE Jr Monday — a, a lost three starters from a 13-7 TACKLE and and SMAA champion team, 1 but does have eight returning BAIT lettermen from which to Here! New Relleases *<2.50 250 । rebuild. < PARTY Heading the list is senior stork righthander Scot Lenz, win­ ner of 6 of 10 games a year S. Main, Nashville, Ml. ago and a SMAA all-leaguer. W 1D*1h1. DE9atlfl99 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00 Erl. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 Joining Lenz are senior out­ fielders Dan Kellogg and Mickey Tilley along with $f59 » south End The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce is spoan°:in9 ARTS & CRAFT SHOW during the Vermontville Syrup Festival. It will be located in the two buildings, connected to the back of the fire barn, on S. Main, it and rriday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ... Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ill t t KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen st. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 i �Th* Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 12. 1988 — Page 10 Castleton Township SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING April 6 — 7:30-9:35 p.m. Meeting held 7:30 p.m. April 6 with all board members present also O. Moore. Treasurers report showed General Fund Balance $71,805.30; Fire Voted $14,789.45; Amb. Voted $36,977.65; Township Improvement $77,926.24; Cem. Perp. Care #1 $183.86; #2 $25.02. New Fund set up to administer the Community Development Block Grant. Trustess to be paid part salary and part per meeting other than Board Meetings. Budget adopted with exception of Assessor, pen­ ding legal opinion. Bills approved and paid: Village of Nashville Pam Godbey............ Mich. Bell. Inter. Rev ... Con*. Power..... Community Dev. Bl. 15.67 .36.00 .30.08 ....... 03 152.06 Gr... .......... 1000.00 Cast/M.G./Nash. Amb. 1125.00 Cast/M.G./Nash Fire..3000.00 Cast/M.G./Nash recycle .1000.00 Road tour will be April 12 at 9 a.m. New building to house batteries and used oil at Recycle Facility approved. Cost $1870. Two thirds cost-Castleton. Orvin Moore reported to the group. Motion passed to advertise for bids for cemetery care of three cemeteries. Junia Jarvis Castleton Township BOARD MEETINGS ...will be held the first Wednes­ day of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. Citizens are urged to attend. Village off Nashville MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING March 10, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville village council was held March 10, 1988 at the Council chambers in Nashville. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President John Hughes. Pre­ sent: Hughes, Tobias, Mason, Ainslie, Kienutske and Hinckley. Absent: Filter and Godbey. Minutes were taken by Treasurer Lois Elliston. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Communications were read by President Hughes from the Michigan Municipal League, the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources and on Mayor Exchange Day. Mayor Exchange will be with Burr Oak. Motion by Tobias, supported by Mason to allow the following bills and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. WATER A SEWER Power Pump Sta­ 39.16 Power Pump Sta­ 29.50 Power Pump Sta­ ...................... 32.96 Power 313 N. Main 477.06 Consumer* Power 9500 Gregg* Crsng 490.55 Consumer* Power 202 S. Main 372.87 Michigan Bell 132.16 Mace Pharmacy, Inc 11.28 Nashville Hardware 18.28 Hometown Lumber Yard.65.18 Pleasant Telephone An*. Ser., Inc......................................... 20.00 Arrow Uniform Rental.... 13.18 Haviland 184.80 Horrocks Nursery 700.00 Keck Geophysical Instrument* ..82.72 Municipal Supply Co 164.22 Rockwell International...27.75 Sybron Chemical Inc 183.69 TOTAL 3,045.36 Coniumer* tion #1 Consumer* tion #2 Consumer* tion Consumer* POLICE DEPARTMENT Consumer* Power 39.88 Michigan Bell 40.56 Mace Pharmacy, Inc 13.82 Kent Oil Company 12.99 Rasey Construction 61.83 Nye Uniform Company...84.44 Nashville Hardware 12.59 Power* Shell 7.00 Snow & Son Locksmith'*. .30.00 Arrow Uniform Rental.... 14.20 Kevin'* Draperies and Shade* 318.17 Jone* Electric 32.10 TOTAL............. 667.58 GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Consumer* Power 202'4 S. Main 287.57 Consumer* Power 109 Cleveland 16.64 Carl's Sumpermarket 45.69 2.30 Mace Pharmacy, Inc.. 33.80 Musser's Service Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 469.15 Nell's Automoative Service 7.62 Municipal Supply Co 83.50 "Part of the purpose of this notice Is to Inform you of the potential adverse health ef­ fects of lead. This Is being done even though your water may not be In violation of the current standard. "EPA and others are concerned about lead In drinking water. Too much lead In the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and preg­ nant women. "Lead levels In your drinking water are likely to be highest: ...If your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...If your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — If the home Is less than five years old, or — If you have soft or acidic water, or — If water sits In the pipes for several hours." Besides lead In water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead Including: air — from Industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food — from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams In some food containers nonfood Items — lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object containing lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning In the United States Is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. , People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advised to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more Information about this matter, please contact your water department at... Ver­ montville 726-1429, Nashville 852-9571. STREET DEPARTMENT Consumers Power Street Lights 1,179.28 The Citizens Elevator ....... 1.00 Lakeland Asphalt Corp...72.00 Kent Oil Company 709.69 TOTAL..................... 1,961.97 TOTAL MARCH 1988 BILLS $13,162.43 Department reports for the month of February 1988 by Sgt. Gene Koetje and Supt. of Public Works Leon Frith. Motion by Mason, supported by Hinckley to in­ crease Village Trustees salaries from $25 per meeting to $30 for 24 meetings per year, deducting $30 for each meeting absent. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to in­ crease Village President salary to $1,200 per year, or $50 per meeting, deducting $50 for each meeting absent. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Ainslie to pay the Fire Board $3,000 and the Ambulance Board $875. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to sell Carl Tobias three used light replacmeent units for $10.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Ainslie to pur­ chase, $2,000 yards of gravel at an approximate cost of $3,500. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Mason to raise Randy Betts hourly wage from $6.50 to $8.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Mason to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 7:55 p.m. Dated: March 24, 1988 John Hughes, President Pamela Godbey, Clerk — APRIL 18 — (Lead, Drinking Water and You!) "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead Is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There Is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health Information, EPA Is likely to lower this standard significantly. Consumers Power 204 N. Main 73.97 Consumers Power 206 N. Moin 168.99 Michigan Bell..... 54.04 Snow & Son Locksmith's..25.00 County Board of Canvassers . 153.44 Doubleday Bros. & Co...199.58 American Bonkers Life..228.25 Jackson National Life...877.20 Rasey Construction Co..386.07 Arrow Uniform Rental....14.20 Regular Board Meeting • PUBLIC NOTICE • Water Is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a few hours In contact with lead solder and flux can result In a significant con­ centration of lead In the water. The health department Is recommending that those pip­ ing systems In which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate In the water within the building’s piping system. GENERAL GOVERNMENT Health Services 2,273.72 Nashville Hardware 1.94 Postmaster ..62.72 Jones Electric 539.90 Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius ... 966.39 Cai-Van Tools 201.24 TOTAL 6,226.65 Municipal MAPLE VALLEY Village of Vermontville and Nashville Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead In drinking water from certain piping systems where the water has remained stag­ nant for a period of time. Levels In excess of the current drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the principal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to Join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have sup­ ported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes In potable water piping systems. The plumbing Industry and homeowners who may construct potable drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes for Joining copper piping. Other solder materials or Joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new Installations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Purity.......................... 28.82 Nashville Hardware 95.70 Bob Varney .23.49 Maple Valley Implement 138.69 TOTAL 1,292.97 The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 18,1988 instead of Thursday, April 14th. The meeting will be held in the Jr.-Sr. High School Library and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Robert M Hawkes Management trainee joins City Bank Robert E. Picking, Presi­ dent of the Hastings City Bank, has announced that Robert M. Hawkes has joined the staff of the bank as a management trainee. Hawkes comes to the bank from Bronson Woods Association in Kalamazoo, where he served as an assis­ tant manager. After graduating from Par­ chment High School in 1983, he spent the next four years at Western Michigan Universi­ ty, where he was granted a bachelor of business ad­ ministration with a major in finance. Hawkes’ interests include hunting, fishing, football and golf. ___________ VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE SPRING CLEANUP The Village of Nashville has contracted a firm for Spring Cleanup. On April 16, 1988 they will pick up the entire Village. This will be the only cleanup this year. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: • NO appliances • NO concrete - NO dirt • NO hazardous waste (such as liquids, paint, oil, etc.) • NO loose brush, all brush must be bundled In bundles no larger than 3 feet by 5 feet and nothing over 50 pounds. • NO boxes or bundles over 3 feet by 5 feet or 50 pounds. Please adhere to these restrictions. If the Village has to pick up anything left at the curbside by the contracted firm, the resident will be charged a $15.00 fee, payable at Village Hall before any items will be picked up- VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing costs of homeownership. If you are a modest-income family or single person, call MSHDA at 1­ 800-327-9158 for more information. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 11 Smith selected to be honored by teachers Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Monday, April 18, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Jr.-Sr. High School Library Presentation by Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Larry Lenz regarding the school improvement program. Action related to tenure and probationary teachers. Designation of board members to present diplomas at graduation, Sunday, June 5. Presentation regarding the Maple Valley Lakewood Community Education Program including plans for the 1988-89 schooll year. Action related to bids on replacement of equipment and school furniture. Consideration of a designated Maple Valley asbestos person as school representative in compliance with federal regulations. Consideration of a special education coordina­ tor job description. Approval of a resolution regarding the annual school election to be held Monday, June 13, 1988. Approval of a board resolution transferring the balance in the amount of approximately $5,250 from 1952 debt retirement account to the 1963 debt retirment account. Opening of bids on roof repair work at the Jr.-Sr. High School and Fuller Street Elemen­ tary. Other business. Adjournment. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Replace Partial Roofs Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Vermontville, Michigan Fuller Street Elementary Nashville, Michigan Project: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Owner: For examination of the premises and working condi­ tions, contact Gerald Aldrich, Supervisor TransportaTransporta­ tion, Building and Grounds. Telephone (517) 852-9421. BID PLACE: panied to the event by St. Onge, business instructor at Maple Valley, and her parents. Lori recently also par­ ticipated in the Argubright Business Olympics. She won first place in Advanced Typ- ing Competition, receiving a $100 savings bond, a plaque, an electronic calculator, a cer­ tificate, and a T-shirt. Over 100 students from area schools competed in typing, shorthand, accounting, business math, and business machines. BgrANBi - £ Vth|rA uepAri4pl r1 oi’l21toh6t♦h ,>o Lori Smith Lori Smith, daughter of Dennis and Carla Smith of Nashville, was selected by Maple Valley business teachers Gary St. Onge, Gail Sapp, Marge Wolff, and Audrey Watson to receive a certificate of academic achievement at the annual education night of the Ad­ ministrative Management Society, Battle CreekKalamazoo Chapter. The selection was based on student classroom effort, at­ titude, and sincere interest in pursuing a career in business. AMS is an international, professional organization dedicated to improving the art or management and com­ municating the needs of business to educational institutions. The AMS dinner was held March 10 at the Fetzer Business Development Center on the campus of Western Michigan University and Donald L. Konofa, associate dean of instruction at Kalamazoo Valley Communi­ ty College was the featured speaker. Lori was accom- In April, Lori will be par­ ticipating in the Davenport Business Olympics in Lansing. Lori will be attending Kellogg Community College, majoring in the executive secretarial program. > OPENING - 'e> * | Men’s 26” 3-Speed Bike towine • Free Coffee and Cookies Daily • GRAND OPENING IN-STORE SPECIALS TUESDAY — FREE LAWN BAGS with purchase of leaf rake. WEDNESDAY — 20% OFF All household cleaners and applicators THURSDAY — ServiStar Light Bulbs - 2 packs only 89e FRIDAY — 20% OFF All Fishing Tackle SATURDAY — FREE LAWN RAKE to first 25 customers with s5.00 purchase or more. NEW HOURS: Open Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 852-0713 ASHVILLE HARDWARE SERVISmA We can help. Sealed bids for construction of the above captioned projects will be received at the office of: Randv L. Case, AIA . 38 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Telephone (616) 965-6515 ♦Spring Sale< Envelope clearly marked: RE-ROOFING PROJECTS, PHASE 1 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS, SEALED BID ENCLOSED and it should be addressed to Mrs. Beatrice Pino, Secretary, Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, until 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 18th, 1988. Bids will be opened at the regular school board meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified tb carry out the obligations of the Contract. DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! f MODEL 4210/36 BUY NOW AND SAVE! 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John Charnes of Vermont­ ville will be cited by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Fishing Program for catching a 36-pound, 81-inch Sailfish during the club’s winter tournament. held Oct. 1-March 30. Charnes caught the fish while deep sea fishing off the charterboat, “Never Enough" out of Bahia Mar Yacht Basin in Fort Lauder­ dale recently. "The angler had a grand time landing the catch, and will receive a citation from the The club also holds a summer^ tournament each year from April 1 to Sept. 30. Charnes, of 177 S. Main St., Vermontville, is the owner of the Carpenter’s Den. Babysitting clinic offered here Maple Valley Community Education is offering a babysitting clinic for boys and girls 11 or older. The clinic will be held on Monday, April 18 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Elementary students attending the babysitting clinic may ride the buses to the high school that afternoon. Sgt. Rick Wahl ofthe Eaton ADULTS Learn to Read Call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone... 852-9275 Introduction to Soccer for Elementary Students Grades 2-6 Begins Saturday, April 30 For 4 Weeks — Cost: $2.00 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone 852-9275 ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service And now for a limited time only ... ★ FREE Installation ★ on purchase of a complete system. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. Slate St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES I County Sheriff Department and Mona Ellard of the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service will be the instructors. Registration forms are available in the school offices and completed forms should be sent to the Community Education Office by April 14. Students who complete the clinic may have their names listed in a directory if permis­ sion is given by the parents. The directories will be available in the school offices for those parents who would like names of babysitters. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. School choir to entertain ‘Over 50' group April 19 The monthly gathering of Maple Valley area residents over 50 will be held on Tues­ day, April 19 at 1 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and costs $1.40. The program will be presented by the Maple Valley High School Choir. To make a reservation for lunch, call 852-9275 before noon on Monday, April 18. If you have had a birthday dur­ ing the month of April, in­ dicate this when you make your reservation. If you have not made a reservation, and find you are able to attend, feel free to do so anyway. 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Hartenburg Vanderhoef Root Hager SAPE) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 12, 1988 — Page 13 Monty Bishop to sing at Nashville Baptist The public is cordially in­ vited to attend a Gospel sing featuring Monty Bishop on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Nashville Baptist Church, 312 Phillips Street in and, with his partner, LanNashville. nette Calhoun, won the 1987 Bishop has been awarded Small Group Competition the 1986 Michigan Gospel the Christian Artists Music Male Vocalist of the Year Seminar in Estes Park, Colo. Bishop has three albums to his credit: Step by Step, In His Image, More Than Lord - a duet album. Maple Valley Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, April 18 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Mac & cheese, green beans, apple crisp. Tuesday, April 19 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, ♦Peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, butter, peaches, bread and butter, salad. Wednesday, April 20 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna & noodle casserole, peas, apple. Thursday, April 21 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, ♦Chicken patty, baked beans, pears, cookie, salad bar. Friday, April 22 ♦Salad, *Fishwich, *Com dog, green beans, peaches. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • tadv Birds 6:15 Maplewood School Monday, April 18 Pizza, com, peanut butter sdw., peaches. Tuesday, April 19 Breakfast for lunch. Waf­ fles, syrup or honey, sausage links, applesauce. Wednesday, April 20 Hot ham/cheese, carrot/celery sticks, peas, pears. Thursday, April 21 Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, mix veg., fresh fruit. Friday, April 22 Ravioli, veg., bread and butter, peaches, cookie. Milk is served with each meal. Also participating in the Gospel sing will be highly talented vocalists from several area churches. A free-will offering will be taken with proceeds going to the Hastings-Nashville Chris­ tian School. Senior engineering design projects created by a Vermontville college stud­ ent will be displayed in the senior design project show at Western Michigan Uni­ versity April 12. Daniel Halsey, a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is among near­ ly 100 seniors in WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences who will display his work The son of David and Geraldine Halsey of 2468 Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Prices Effective April 13, Thru 19,1988 Jerry Beker, America’s Master Gerdener Recommends... America’s Garden Center Fuller St. School Monday, April 18 Barbeque on bun, apple crisp, peas, pickles. Tuesday, April 19 Pizza, green beans, pears. Wednesday, April 20 Cold plate, meat sandwich, cheese/egg/celery/carrots/crackers, potato salad/pickles, juice. 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M; T 49058 Permit No. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadvyay, Hastings, Mich. 4905(3 P.O.Box A, Nashville, Michigan z Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Voj/116 . No. 38 - Tuesday,April19,1988 New faces to appear at Festival this weekend by Shelly Sulser With over 120 different arts and crafts booths, 50 parade entries and many syrup pro­ ducers on hand, this weekend’s annual Maple Syrup Festival in Vermont­ ville promises a fresh variety of faces, food and music. The latest additions to the slate of entertainment for the downtown stage Saturday (April 23) include the West Ottawa Dutch Dancers who will perform immediately following the crowning of Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Jennifer Fisher at 11 a.m., said parade chairman Sally Martin. The Holland area Klompen dancers are making a return visit to the Vermontville festival after an absence of about four years, Martin said, and will take part in the 2 p.m. grand parade. Another revision to the entertainment schedule is a Grand Ledge clan called the “Com Cob Cloggers,” a group that performs a routine similar to tap dancing, Martin said. “It’s like tap dancing only its faster. Their upper body doesn’t move at all but their feet go ‘95 miles per hour’,” Martin explained. Their spotlight is at 4 p.m. Saturday. Taking the microphone at about 5 p.m. Saturday will be the Paul Yothers’ Country and Western Band. “After the day’s activities they’ll be at the grandstand for an hour or so,” said Martin, who noted the group will also appear in the parade. The Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society is a late ad­ dition to the festival this year as well, performing from noon to 2 p.m. on the museum lawn. The Charlotte Senior Citizen’s Kitchen Band is also making a return visit to the festival after about two years of absence, Martin said. They are set to fill the air with their brand of music at 12:30 p.m. and to later ride in the grand parade. Continued on page 2-— The usually quiet downtown setting of Vermontville will be filled with people from around the state and country this weekend when the annual syrup festival emerges on the scene. (Maple Valley News file photo) Ben Mason resigns from Nashville Village Council Thursday by Joyce Snow Nashville Village Council Trustee Ben Mason resigned his council position Thursday, citing personal reasons as the cause. Mason has served on the council since July of 1986 when he was appointed to fill a vacancy left by the resigna­ tion of former trustee Jerry Kent. Mason was then elected to a two-year term by the voters of Nashville in a March, 1987 election. A resident of 733 Reed St. he is the former owner of Hometown Lumber in Nashville and is active with volunteer work in Hastings and Nashville. During his time on the council, Mason served on the Fire Board, the Police Com­ mittee, the Department of Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee. The council accepted Mason’s resignation and will seek a replacement for him in addition to finding people in­ terested in filling two vacan­ cies on the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals and two seats on the Planning Committee. Also at the meeting, Village President John Hughes noted a hearing was scheduled for April 18 in Barry County District Court regarding the case of Sidney Green. Green has appealed a court decision ordering him to remove junk cars from his place ofbusiness on Main Street. The village had maintained that he was in violation of a village junk ordinance. Upon his appeal, Green was granted a stay of proceedings. “Now,” Hughes said, “there are some questions (in­ volving the wording or language of the judge’s order), so it is being brought back into district court.” He added that it would not be necessary for any of the council members to attend. In other business, the coun­ cil referred to the Cemetery School board to seek input from staff on superintendent selection by Shelly Sulser Maple Valley School Board members plan to meet with various school related groups this week to gain input regar-ding the impending selection of a new superintendent, board vice president Bill Flower said Thursday. Flower said the board wants to meet with school administrators, Parent-TeacherOrganization (PTO) heads, union representatives, teaching and support staff leaders to include as many people as possible in the process. : “We’d like to have their in­ put on questions for final in­ terviews,” Flower said. “And we want to meet with them so they all are aware of what’s happening. The board will have the final say but they’re the ones who are go­ ing to work with the person. Flower was one of three school board members who last week visited the communities of two of the three finalists for the school chief position, which is to be vacated by the June 30 retirement of Carroll Wolff. Along with trustees David Hawkins and Dick Ewing, Flower chartered a private airplane to fly last Monday to Stevenson in the Upper Penin­ sula where candidate Edward M. Schultz is superintendent of the school system there. The same day, the three toured the Boyne City Schools where candidate Richard A. Kelly is superintendent. “We’ve decided to keep our comments among the three of us until after we meet with the administrators, the PTO, the union, staff and sup­ port staff,” Flower said. The trio has yet to tour the South Lyon schools where the third candidate, James VanDyk, is director of instruc­ tion, Flower said. Although the board schedul­ ed its regular meeting for last night, Flower said Thursday the conference with the school groups will be held at a special meeting possibly this week. The three superintendent finalists were chosen by com­ mittees of the board after in­ terviews with six candidates concluded April 8. Board a matter regarding the condition of the Lakeview Cemetery mausoleum and the status of the board. “The mausoleum is in terri­ ble shape and the cemetery board can’t afford to fix it,” said Hughes. “They do have some money but a lot of that money is invested by people to be used for perpetual care.” He suggested the possibility of eliminating the cemetery board and incorporating it into the parks. He then outlined the procedure that the State of Michigan requires to be followed to incorporate under a charter. “The way it operates now, there’s a cemetery board that operates under a village charter,” said Hughes. “A board is appointed and they run it as they see fit.” Village treasurer Lois Elliston said that there “are two $5,000 CDs (certificates Richard Ewing and Harold of deposit) that could be used. Stewart are the lone Maple They were bought by the Valley Board of Education village a few years ago. The candidates for two available village owns the CDs but the seats since no other names cemetery board could spend were nominated by the April them.” 11 deadline for the June 13 The roof on the mausoleum school election. and the chapel both need Stewart is seeking a four- repair, said cemetery sexton year term being vacated by Ed Woodworth, despite action Ron Tobias who chose not to taken by the council in September of 1984 to allocate seek re-election. “I’ve had seven years $1,000 from its general there,” said Tobias. “It’s government miscellaneous been a rewarding experience fund for a reroofing project. and it’s time for some other At that time, the council noted another $1,000 needed for the people to be involved.” Ewing is the owner of Ew­ work would be taken from the ing Well Drilling of 10076 cemetery board fund. Hughes said Saturday that Nashville Highway and was appointed trustee of the board he did not recall that action Feb. 29 after the resignation and he did not know whether of board president Loren it had been carried out. Woodworth said Thursday Lehman. If elected, Ewing will serve until the end of that “a peaked roof on the Lehman’s term, which ex­ chapel would probably cost about $1,300 and it would pires June 30, 1989. Stewart lives at 177 Maple probably take $200 worth of St., Vermontville and is mak­ tar to save the roof on the ing his first bid for public of­ mausoleum. He said another fice. He is a vehicle mechanic thing he would like to see for the Air National Guard in them do is “propose that an Battle Creek. extra $50 per week be allowed School candidates unopposed to pay for any extra help I need to do things.” Council trustee and Cemetery Board chairman Marsha Ainlie, along with other board members Gloria Goodner and Larry Filter will hold a meeting to discuss these things and report their recommendations at the next council meeting. The council received bids from L.L. Construction, Nashville Construction and Reith Reilly for work to be done on State Street. The council unanimously voted to accept the bid of $25,919.50 from Reith Reilly. Their bid was the lowest one submitted to do a curb, gutter and paving project. The council also approved a bid of $3,996.72 from Highway Maintenance Con­ struction Company to put a slurry seal on Reed Street Continued on Page 4— Maple Valley Jazz-Choir Concert Thurs. A joint Maple Valley High School jazz band/choir con­ cert will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature a variety ofjazz and pop tunes with the band performing seven pieces under the direc­ tion of Dennis Vanderhoef. The choir will be directed by Carol Kersten and is scheduled to sing about seven numbers. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 2 AnnualMaple Syrup Festival runs April 22-24 Continued from page 1 Making a first time ap­ pearance at the festival Satur­ day will be the 18th Indiana Artillary, a Civil War reenact­ ment group from Hastings, who will march in the parade and later set up on a nearby lawn. The grand parade this year also features four floats, designed by local youth organizations, that will vy for cash prizes; the honored citizen and grand marshal Flossie Corey; the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Band; Michigan Maple Syrup Queen Amy Walker from Vermontville; the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band; Mini 50s, mini “Ts” (miniature model T cars) and mini 500 cars by the Shriners; Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Jennifer Fisher and court; the Maple Valley Community Band; the Michigan White Cane queen; six-year-old Katie Marie Gestring who is Miss Junior Michigan; midget racers driven by children; Ionia Free Fair Queen Melissa Brown; the Charlotte Frontier Days queen; several clown groups, horses, politicians and more. The festival actually kicks offon Friday (April 22) with a carnival ride special. by Crown Amusements with six hours of fun for $6 starting at 6:30 p.m. Talent show par­ ticipants will also be judged Friday night and winners will appear on stage Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The activities begin at the crack of dawn Saturday when the American Legion begins serving pancakes at 5:30 a.m. in their hall. At 7 a.m., the Maple Valley Band Boosters start flipping the flapjacks in the Vermontville Fire Bam. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., an arts and crafts show featuring more first time participants than coordinator Hildred Peabody can remember, opens for business at the Maplewood Elementary School. ‘Tve probably got a larger number of new people this year than I have in several years,’’ she said. Peabody noted people com­ ing as far away as Grand Blanc, Traverse City, Lans­ ing, Battle Creek, Ludington, Adrian, Beaverton and Charlotte will be exhibiting at The Nashville Lions Club are pleased to announce their annual CALENDAR” project is under­ way. Contact a Lion member and support the project. HUGH OVERHOLT 852-1740 Making debut— The Corn Cob Cloggers of Grand Ledge will make a first time appearance at the Vermontville festival Saturday. The group performs a tap-dance type routine. (Photo supplied) At 9:30 a.m. on the the arts and crafts sale with at­ tractions ranging from hot downtown stage Saturday, the roasted almonds to a glass invocation will be given by the Rev. Sally J. Nolen of the blower, she said. The demand for space at the First Congregational Church Vermontville arts and crafts of Vermontville, followed by show is so great, said greetings by Vermontville Peabody, that her list for the Village President Sue Villanueva; Syrup Festival 1989 event is nearly filled. “It won’t be long before I Association President Stan start taking orders for 1990,” Trumble and Vermontville Chamber of Commerce Presi­ she noted. The arts and crafts sales will dent Jan McCrimmon. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 resume again on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Peabody said a.m., the Maple Valley Jazz more arts and crafts will be on Band will perform, followed sale Friday and Saturday in a by the children’s parade. downtwon show sponsored by Those wanting to compete in the Vermontville Area the children’s parade, with the theme of “Maple Sweetness Chamber of Commerce. from Around the World,” can sign up in front of Opera House Saturday before 10 a.m. “We’ve never had that (theme) before and we just thought it would be nice because they could have costumes from different coun­ tries,” said co-chairman of the parade, Mary Fisher. All children’s parade par­ ticipants will receive free ride tickets and maple sugar can­ dy, while trophies and a spot in the grand parade will be awarded for the top five finishers; she said. At 11 a.m., 1988 queen Jennifer Fisher will be crown­ ed by the 1987 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Amy Walker. Court members Marquerite Schippel, Raquel Wright, Lesley Dipert and Cindy Rugg will be introduc­ ed as well, followed by the presentation of honored citizen Flossie Corey. Winners of a maple pro­ ducts and festival contest are scheduled to be announced at noon and visitors are en­ couraged to take note of the concessions and exhibits and sample the maple products. Al’s One Man Variety Band takes the spotlight at 1 p.m. Continued on next pag Congratulations... VERMONTVILLE Jack & Judy's Country Kettle Cafe on your 48th Annual Maple Syrup FESTIVAL 1988 Maple Syrup Court From left: Lesley Dipert; Queen Jenifer Fisher; Cindy Rugg; Runner-up Marguerite Schippel, and Raquel Wright. — AMPLE PARKING IN REAR — Don’t be fooled by big names — Come to a small town for ... GREAT PIZZA! 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More land available. Priced and pond ■fed on M-66. right! L-77. ONLY $4,500 with low down payment for this build­ CH-86. SUPER RANCH HOME on ing or mobile home lot. approx. 5 acres for only Water and sewer available. $37,500. Nice floor plan, deck and some newer carpeting. L-80. 58 PLUS ACRES with CH-81. COUNTRY RANCH - frontage on two roads. Con­ Attached garage. Out-of-state tract terms. owner anxious to sell! L-79. 80 ACRES with some CH-85. IDEAL Your farm doesn't have to be sold after your death. Your Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan agent will help you keep the farm intact and in the family. We’re the statewide leaders in farm estate planning. *** «ff || m CH-83. GREAT BUY - $59,900 for this two story home on 10 A variety of maple products in numerous shapes and sizes will be on sale at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Fetival this weekend, April 22-24. Pictured is fresh maple syrup, maple cream and maple sugar candy. How can you keep the family farm in the family? * 852-1717 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE If lJ Methodist Church will have chicken barbeque dinner for sale Saturday only. Roast beefdinners are being offered by the First Congregational Church Saturday and exhibits on early Vermontville will be on hand all weekend. HiihiiiiiiiirTTnTnTTTTTTnTnTTTTTTTKTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTI lllllllll IIIHII Serving Our Country ^yjyyj21UlULUJlUUUlUUUUlUUUUUUUUUUUllJUUUlUlllU Larry E. Hyatt Sgt. 1st Class Larry E. Hyatt, son of Edmond Hyatt of 6451 Assyria Road, Nashville, has been decorated with the Army Achievement Medal in West Germany. The Achievement Medal is awarded to soldiers for meritorious service, acts of CH-63. PRICE REDUCED to woods. Nice rolling land. $38,900 for this two story, four WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS - LOTS bedroom home on approx. 3 OF RECENT SALES & LOTS OF acres of land. Barn/garage BUYERS STILL LOOKING. CALL included. This is a pleasant, NOW SO WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR large home. YOU THIS SPRING! courage, or other accomplishments. Hyatt is a light wheel vehi­ cle mechanic with the 60th Air Defense Artillery. His wife, Diana, is the daughter of Claude Loomis of 5621 McCue Road, Holt, MI. He is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH CHRIS STANTON BOB GARDNER CINDY DOOLITTLE STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN.. GROUP ............. 852-0712 ............. 852-9191 ............. 543-0598 ............. 726*0331 ............. 726-0605 ............. 726-0555 (Lansing) 321-3029 MUU MflUM • MM MUU M • MM (MM CMtM • « MMIHY Congratulations on your 48th Annual Maple Syrup Festival! OUTBOARDS - Welcome to our ... v^’ ot 4 8t h A n n ual * '*'' ' ' «? - xA M jsfwX Pv- JsL ( *' * E$» •£- S YRUP Imnl up W ^4*®* ongratulations to ... !*5> >^^2> WuiiS iSS -S- 5^ JENNIFER FISHER and her court! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 4 Nashville Village Council trustee resigns post Continued from Page 1 from Lentz to Main and on Homer near the school bus garage. In response to a question regarding possible resurfacing of Main Street, Nashville Department of Public Works Director Leon Frith said the street is on schedule by the State of Michigan to be resur­ faced before 1990. There was concensus of the council to wait for more bids on the construction of the newly acquired stretch ofCur­ tis Road before any action is taken. Only one bid had been received as of Thursday. A payment of $1,000, which is part ofthe budget and is paid quarterly, was approv­ ed for the Transfer and Recycling Board. Carl Tobias of the board, said that a new pole building, 12 feet by 12 feet, will be erected “about 30 feet south of the back dumpster.” He said that it will have an 18-inch sump and house two 275 gallon fuel oil tanks for the collection of oil. It will also have a slatted floor where the used batteries will be J housed before they can be sold for recycling. “We probably have 100 batteries now and that's for three months so we get quite a lot,” he said. There is no charge for oil or batteries dropped off there but there is a small charge for tires, Tobias added. Payment of $31,375 was approved to retire some ofthe debt connected with the 1980 $5 million sewage bond issue. Much of this project has. been paid for with grant money and a balance of $845,000 remains. In other discussion, Hughes said he will explore the possibility of getting legal papers that would allow resi­ dent Richard Sweet to use his driveway on lot 27 despite the recently determined fact that the village owns the property. Stakes had been placed on the property to determine owner­ ship boundaries. “One of the stakes,” said Hughes, “went right in the middle ofhis driveway. I told him we weren’t hard-nosed and I could see no problem with him keeping his Ben Mason driveway there.” Trustee Sue Kienutske said “just to be on the safe side,” it might be a good idea to draw a legal paper which would allow him to use the driveway but have it clearly state that the property belongs to the village even ifhe main­ tains it as his. Also at the meeting Thurs­ day, Ainslie noted that “something but be done about the bikes (bicycles) in front of Fuzzy’s (Fun Room).” She said that the bikers aren’t us­ ing the racks provided and it is difficult to walk on the sidewalk in front ofthe North Main Street business. Hughes said he would talk to Fuzzy’s owner, Judy Quantrell. Trustee Larry Filter sug­ The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce 9 ARTS & CRAFT SHOW : is sp during the Vermontville Syrup Festival. It will be located in the two buildings, connected to the back of the fire barn, on S. Main. . It will start... Saturday, April 23 • 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. gested raising the speed limit on Reed Street past the village sign. He said that it is 25 mph currently and that the present limit is too slow for that stretch of road. Hughes recalled that the speed was originally 35 mph but after receiving a number of complaints, the council lowered it to 25. He added that he would look into the matter. In correspondence, the council received a letter from Hastings mayor, Mary Lou Gray seeking Nashville’s en­ dorsement ofthe Barry Coun­ ty Futuring Committee. The committee, it was stated, will conduct a county-wide survey asking questionss such as “How do you feel about Barry County and how owuld you like to see it in the next ten years?” This will give the local policy makers a better understanding of current feel­ ings. among county residents concerning the community and what their hopes and ex­ pectations are for the county in the next ten years. The council unanimously gave its endorsement. The council also received an invitation to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for dedication of a Vietnam Memorial Monument on May 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Vermontville. Mayor Exchange Day has been set for Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24 with the village of Burr Oak. Their officers will be visiting Nashville on May 23 while local officials will tour Burr Oak the following day. Council meetings scheduled for April 28 and May 12 have been cancelled. The next meeting is May 5. Nashvilleman to face pretrail An 18-year-old Nashville man stood mute last week in Barry County Circuit Court to two counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle. A pretrial hearing will be held April 27 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Dem­ ing for Raymond W. Babbitt, of 6990 S. Clark Rd. He was arrested in February by Nashville Police on charges of breaking into two vehicles parked at the Maple Valley Arms parking lot on Lentz Street. Each charge carries a max­ imum penalty Of five years in prison or $1,000 in fines. A Nashville man stood mute last week to charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of personal pro­ perty under $100. Dana R. Symonds, 22, will reappear in circuit court April 27 for a pretrial hearing damaging Rowse’s flashlight. Both charges are misde­ before Judge Deming. He was arrested on March meanor offenses. The first 11 at a neighbor’s house on carries a penalty of up to 2 charges of resisting Barry years or $1,000 in fines, and County Sheriff’s Deputy the second is punishable by 90 Timothy Rowse and of days and/or $100,. 'Focus on Family' Film Series planned for local church The Vermontville Bible Church will be showing the “Focus On The Family” film series, by Dr. James Dobson. Dr. Dobson is international­ ly known for his radio pro­ gram “Focus on the Family,” and for his many books, in­ cluding “The Strong Willed Child,” and “What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew About Women.” The film series will be held on Sunday Nights, at 6 p.m. The topics include: April 24 “Sharing the Will;” May 1, “Christian Fathering;” May 8, ‘‘Preparing for Adolescence (Pt; 1);” May 16, ‘‘Preparing for Adolescence (Pt. 2);” May 22 “What Wives Wished Their Husbands Knew About Women (Part I);” May 29, “What Wives Wished Their Husbands Knew About Women (Part 2).” The Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main St. in Vermontville, about 2!6 blocks north of the main intersection of town. The public is cordially invited. 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Infinite speed choice with­ out clutching •Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up & down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut •Heavy solid steel frame LIST *2,124 LIST *2,649 t SME PRICE \SALE SAVE *625 04^^ PRk/2, SAVE *600 MODEL 5212G742 •Tough Briggs t Stratton 12 hp Industrial/Commercial engine •Heavyduty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse •Axle-mounted xe-mounemowerpvosseosean mower pivots side to side and floats oasup and down on rolleis at the rear for a smooth, even, 42" cut ♦Heavy solid steel frame OPEN Monday-Friday 7 to 7 Saturday 8 to 5 LIST *2,579 SALE PR^E^ j Girl Scout troops have been active in the Nashville area this year. Each month during the school year the scouts have at least one combined activity, in which scouts ofall ages are in­ vited to participate, along with individual troop meetings. Thanks to the time and cooperation of the Girl Scouts leaders over 100 girls in Nashville are able to par­ ticipate in scouts. Rae Murphy and Ailison Avery have each had a Daisy troop. The scouts in these troops will be Brownies next year. Brownie leaders Kathy Mace, Laurie Pettengil and Ann Taylor have worked with their scouts on various Try It Badges. Junior Girl Scouts are scouts in 4th-6th grade. This years junior leaders are Rae Murphy, Lynn Mingyan, Sue Awley, Merry Ossenheimer and Ann Taylor. Under their leadership girls have had 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • t^ly Birds 6:15 — WANTED — Radial Arm Saws • Table Saw • Drill Presses • Amer. Made Hand Tools & Power Tools • Elec. Grinders • Air Compressors • Wood Stoves • Sala­ manders • VCRs • Fuzz Busters •' Police Scanners • Antiques • Com­ plete Beds • Machinists Tools • Guitar Amps • Tackle Boxes • Ice Fishing Equip. • Guns • Tarps • Binocular's • Golf Clubs. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 NORTH MAIN. 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BUSINESS PHONE — 616-945-2425 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 Eaton Federal Savings Bank Your Local Savings Bank $100 Million Dollars Strong In 1937, a few Charlotte business men organized and began operating Charlotte Federal Savings and Loan, The initial investment by these pioneers was $5,000.00. Their purpose was to supply a source of home financing and a secure savings depository for local residents. Since then we have diversified, but these basic reasons remain. From that modest start your local Savings Bank has grown to 100 million dollars in assets. This is truly a milestone. We sincerely thank all customers and friends who have helped us attain our strong financial position. We are committed to serving the Mid-Michigan area to the best of our ability. Where You Save Does Make A Difference Celebrating 51 Years of Progress We Support the Charlotte Library Project. We invite the entire community to join with us in giving to this worthwhile cause Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 Page 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 6 liliiiiiiiiii PIHHHHHtHIIHfllUIHUHfllllllllttlHIIIUllinillir:liliiiiiiiiiiiiii Memories of the past ^lll||ll|ll||ll||l||lll|lll|y||l|||||ll|lll|||IWMUlllllllllWIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIHIIIiniMIIIIIM Bank report detailed town's assets during Depression What were the physical and financial assets of the village of Nashville when the Great Depression roared into high gear? Figures recounted in a special report to the local chamber of commerce just two months after the Depression triggered closure of the community’s one and only financial institution (Nashville State Bank) give us that data. The bank closed on Juy 27, 1931, tying up assets of individuals, business concerns, and governmental units. When the Nashville Chamber of Commerce met for its initial meeting of the fall season, secretary Henry F. Remington presented a thorough and well-researched report of village assets. Following a July and August recess due to very warm weather, the chamber convened on Monday evening, September 28, at the IOOF hall for a dinner prepared by members of the Rebekah Lodge. Major W.J. Purdue, a livewire speaker representing the Salvation Army, was the main entertainment when the meal was finished. He talked at some length about the aims and purposes of his organization, interspersing his talk with lively anecdotes and “near-personal quips of a local nature,” according to The Nashville News. A plea for funds was met with a ready response. The News report of the balance of the meeting continued: “The business session was merely a matter of form, as the various committees and members had seemingly devoted very little thought to weighty matters during the summer. It is understood that many ideas and plans for our little city are in the making and will be taken up during the winter meetings. “A very interesting report on the property now owned by the city had been prepared by the secretary, Henry F. Remington, and was read by him. The News is very glad to publish this report, and it is added that all figures contained in same can be very easily verified. The public property owned by Nashville is here listed. “Putnam Park, contains several acres, original cost $1,200, has elegant shade, band or speaker’s stand, two pools, well, tourist camp, cook shanty, tables, benches, toilets.” [Contrary to popular misconception, Putnam Park was not a gift of the Charles Putnams but was purchased from heirs of the Ralston family by the village and first called Waterworks Park. Its development mostly through the personal effort of Charles Putnam earned it its present name, so designated since 1911.] “Central Park,original cost about $1,200, has fine shade, fountain, walks, elec­ tric lights, benches, cement curb on two sides, hedge, live pine tree for Christmas tree. “Riverside Park, contains several acres, baseball dia­ mond, football gridiron, grandstand, well and toilet.” [This is the park that was donated by the Charles Put­ nam, in the early 1900s, as an athletic field for the community.] “Railroad Park, nice shade, several flower beds and lawn.” [Established by Michigan Central Railroad and later given to the village.] “Lots in rear of the Masonic Temple, four-inch test well is drilled on this pro­ perty which is 50 feet deep, to limestone rock, shows 15 feet How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” AutoOwners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. The original cost of Nashville's waterworks, consisting of pumping station (right), standpipe (at left), water mains, hydrants, wells, etc., was $19,000., according to a Sept., 1931 report to the local chamber of commerce. Value of village-owned properties was listed at the group's first meeting following the Depression-triggered closure of Nashville's only bank. The village was among depositors whose assets were tied up by that action. The community had no bank until more than four years later. of excellent water bearing strata, overlaid with 10 feet of blue clay. “Water Works, consists of pumping station, coal sheds, standpipe, water mains, fire hydrants, etc. Three wells. Original cost $19,000. “Village Hall, contains council room, voting booths, tower for drying fire hoses, space for housing fire trucks, warehouse and tool shed. “Women’s Rest Room, modem brick structure with finance, two toilets, lavatory, etc.” [This was a gift to the village in 1912 by Mrs. Charles Putnam.] “Putnam Public Library, two-story brick residence, with slate roof, contents of about 3,800 volumes, estimated at a value of $1,500, nice lawn, shade, fountain, good sized bam. Original endowment fund of $10,000, which has been in­ creased to $11,000.” [The house, some books and fur­ nishings and the endowment plus an additional $1,000 for necessary remodelling had been willed to the village by Charles and Agnes Putnam. The library opened in 1923.] “Street equipment, con­ sisting of sprinkling wagon, two graders, wagon, snow plows, chloride spreader, shovels, etc. “Fire fighting apparatus, two chemical fire trucks, completely equipped with lad­ ders, hand chemicals, axes, gas and smoke masks, six rub­ ber coats, and about 1,500 feet of fire hose. (And a volunteer fire company equal to any in the state.) “School, a 12-grade school Continued on next page— The tower for drying Nashville's fire hoses is seen here under construction in 1909. It is among village assets listed in the 1931 report. In lower scene the tower is seen in place atop town hall (taller building in center), which was the original Methodist Church damaged by an 1880 fire then moved to North Main Street and renovated. At the time of the 1931 report the hall contained council rooms, voting booths, hous­ ing for fire trucks, etc. Nashville's jail once was located at the rear of this building (site of present-day fire station). Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, AAary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE (^uto-Owners Insurance Ute Home Car Business Nashville s schoo plant, a 12-grade facility "with equipment, grounds, shade and a modern dwelling house in connection" (used for home economics classes) was va ued at $75000 $75,000 in Secretary Henry F. Remington's 1931 report to the , Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The schoolhouse was built in 1902 after fire destroyed an earlier faci ity on the same site. The new building was constructed for some $15 000 by local talent on a day-labor basis after all outside bids were deemed too high. Plans were drawn by one of the state's foremost architects of that era, E. C. Van Leven of Detroit. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 7 Vermontville witness in murder trial sentenced for perjury by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Vermontville man who admittedly lied during the 1986 trial of Norman Harry Woodmansee for the murder of Ricky Goddard was sentenced Friday to one year in jail for peijury. Robert L. Hyslop, 42, who admitted to the earlier false testimony at the trial of George Zugel for the Goddard slaying, was given credit for 234 days already served. Hyslop's admission led to Robert Hyslop the eventual arrest and trial of Zugel as a co-conspirator in the Goddard death. Goddard, 32, was found dead on Jan. 25, 1986 in the kitchen ofhis Dowling home. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a shotgun. During the Zugel trial, Hyslop admitted that the gun linked to the Goddard slaying belonged to him. He further testified that several hours before the murder, Zugel called him and asked if he could borrow the shotgun. An hour after that phone call, Woodmanssee arrived to collect the shotgun, Hyslop said. Woodmansee, formerly of Dowling, was convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder on June 27,1986. He was later sentenced to life in prison. Both Zugel and Hyslop were called as witnesses during that trial. But the two had previously agreed to tell police that Zugel called that evening to ask to borrow $400 to pay his rent. As agreed, the gun was never mentioned, Hyslop said. In Barry County Circuit Court Friday, Hyslop, told the court he had testified falsely during the Woodmansee trial. "I lied under oath. I regret that I did that," he said. Prior to sentencing, Hyslop's attorney, Charles Stiles requested a private conference in the judge's chambers. Afterwards, Judge Hudson E. Deming said Stiles recommended no additional jail time for Hyslop, who has been jailed since last August. Because of his cooperation with police, Deming said he would follow the request. The two charges carried a Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 maximum penalty of five years in prison. “Quite frankly, I find it reprehensible that a person who came into court on a criminal case refuses to tell the truth," Deming said. "I'm certain there have been many cases in which a person has failed to tell the truth and a guilty man has gone free." Deming ordered Hyslop to pay $1,000 in court costs and the maximum $1,000 fine for the conspiracy to obstruct justice charge. He was also placed on a three-year term of probation. Hyslop was arrested in August 1987, after police received a tip that he had lied during the Woodmansee trial. He was charged initially with perjury, attempted perjury and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The first charge was punishable by up to life in prison. But in a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office, Hyslop pleaded guilty last October to the attempted perjury and conspiracy charges in exchange for the dismissal of the perjury charge. He also agreed to testify against Zugel, of Battle Creek, who was arrested in October. Sentencing had originally been set for Jan. 6, but it was postponed until after Hyslop testified at Zugel's trials. Zugel was found guilty in March of conspiracy to commit perjury at the Woodmansee trial. In the second case pending against him, Zugel pleaded guilty April 8 to second degree murder for his role in the Goddard killing. The Goddard murder investigation entered a new stage last week when Goddard's wife, Sharon, and her ex-boyfriend, Richard Eckstein, were arrested on charges of conspiring with Woodmansee and Zugel to have Ricky Goddard murdered. Police believe Sharon Goddard, 35, of Dowling, and Eckstein, 31, of Battle Creek, were to pay Woodmansee $3,000 to murder Ricky Goddard. Preliminary examination for Goddard and Eckstein was scheduled for this morning in 56th District PHOTO SPECIAL 8x10 COLOR ENLARGEMENT 1-10 15* Print Day Memories of the Past, Continued from page 6 with eqiupment, grounds, shade, with a modem dwell­ ing house in connection. Value of building and equip­ ment, $75,000. “Cemetery, consisting of several severa acres, water from rom well we and elevated tank, and electric motor. $40,000 $40,000 mausoleum. mausoleum. motor. $2,700 mausoleum fund, and other funds and bonds of nearly $12,000.. “Hospital fund of nearly $1,000.” [This money was willed to the village in 1903 for this purpose by Daniel Jackson, a sort of hermit who lived out his years in Maple Grove Township after travel­ ing the world as a youth.] “Sewer system, maps and blueprints of systems for the entire village. The district ly­ ing south of the river, west of Lentz Street, north of Quaker Brook and east of Main Street installed. “Brick pavement, nearly one-half mile ]of Main Street], original cost $22,500; boulevard lighting system; about one mile of cement pavement, original cost Court in Hastings. The two are being held at the Barry County Jail without bond. l-up 13* 59 $11,000. “Balance owing on brick pavement, $8,000; on the ce­ ment paving, $5,000; total in­ debtedness, $13,000. “The Nashville State Bank closed July 27th, tying up $2,800 , of village g funds.. Thee village had $2,000 in bonds with interest of $375, and a bill for $327.52 for calcium chloride coming due Sept. 1st. These bills were met when due, besides paying the customary payroll, and out of the village taxes paid in.” ea OFFER EXPIRES 4-30-88 Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY* EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker HOlllCr lAZmegBr, REALTOR’ GRI'Groduat© Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WINE DOC OVERHOLT.................. DON STEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAV0LI............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST . v.,. 726-0223 E ....... 852-1740 ....... 852-1784 ....... 852-1515 852-1543 INTRODUCING OUR NEW SALES ASSOCIATES, RAY & SANDY LUND­ QUIST! Ray & Sandy and their 3 children, Lee. Dawn & Dan. have lived in the Maple Valley area for 12 years. They have I,| been involved in the real estate profession for the past yeor and look forward to helping you with your real estate needs. Give them a call at 852-1543 (at home) or at the Maple Valley Real Estate office. FREEPORT: OPEN HOUSE - 246 Cressey St. Sat., April 30 & Sat., May 7, 2-5 p.m. Each Day TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION at ... 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, MAY 9th omplete Tanning & Toning! 4 to 5 bedroom, 2 story with kitchen, dining room, living room, oak trim throughout, basement, 2 car garage, corner lot. For details, contact Homer Winegar, Broker. Out six machines work on muscle groups, toning and taking inches off... 11351 NEW LISTING: MOBILE HOME IN VERMONTVILLE • 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & dining combination, neat & clean, on nice lot 82x148, with 10x10 shed, nice deck. (V-265) oo¥oe¥o¥o¥o<o st esess fesses ttsse OWNERS RELOCATED. NOW $30,000 FOR TWO UNITS!! Newer kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good buyl (N-197) HUNTER’S DREAM - 21 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA • Mostly all til­ 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA - Rapid River crosses $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. units presently rented. Listed, Possible land contract terms. at $27,000. (CH-261) (VL-252) property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con-, tract terms. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 726-0330 fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Possible land contract terms. (F-123) VACANT PARCELS: ... at... 157 S. Main St., Vermontville NOW $140,000 FOR THIS 200 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM All 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms • 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) lable. Maple Valley Schools. (VL-260) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 8 Festival quilt raffle to help First Congregational Church A queen-sized quilt with a “bam raising” pattern will be raffled Saturday at 5 p.m. at the downtown stage during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The quilt was completed last month after it was started in January by the ladies ofthe First Congregational Church during a special fellowship project, said Jill Booher and Mary Hokanson ofthe group. Tickets can be purchased for $1 from nearly any member ofthe church or from the Trumble Insurance Agen­ cy of 178 S. Main. The quilt is on display next to the in- New sessions of karate to start Maple Valley Community Education enrichment classes will begin again in April. A new session of Jr. Karate Communicatingwith teenagers is topic A new class is being offered for parents or teenagers. It will be a discussion program for parents who want to im­ prove communications with their children. The class offers parents a realistic and practical ap­ proach to meeting the challenges of raising children surance agency. Proceeds will be used for Christian education in the church and the winner does not need to be present to win. today. Classes will be held Thurs­ day evening from 7-9 p.m. beginning April 21 at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The class is offered by Maple Valley Community Education and Region SAPE. To register, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Where can you find all this on Sunday? Spark Plugs • Oil Filters • Air Filters • Gas Filters • PVC valves • Ignition Parts • Brakes • Car Cleaning Supplies — Over 20 different oils — We will be closed April 23rd and 24th for the Vermont­ ville Syrup Festival. Why Shop Around? SHOP IN TOWN! Doug and Julee Durkee, Owners 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 EMERGENCY (517) 726-1121 726-1069i and Open Karate classes will begin April 19 at Maplewood Elementary School. To enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275, orjust at­ tend the first session. Jr. Karate is open to all boys and girls from kindergarten to eighth grade. Jr. Karate is held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Open Karate is held on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. Open Karate is for anyone seven years and older. These classes have been running for several years and a number of boys and girls, and adults have been a part of these classes. You are welcome to visit during the first session and see the things that they are taught. Parents are invited to attend also. Some of the other classes offered this spring are STEP/Teen, typing, exercise and welding. The Community Band is still meeting each Thursday at 7 p.m. in the band room at the high school. New members are always welcome. For more information call the Community Education Of­ fice at 852-98275. HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This quilt made by Jill Booher, left, Mary Hokanson, right, and 10 other women of the Vermontville First Congregational Church will be raffled Saturday during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Congratulations on your 48th Annual < MAPLE SYRUP MAPLE SYRUP YOUR BARRY & EATON COUNTY DRAINAGE MATERIALS DISTRIBUTOR MORTARLESS PAVING: Brick walkways, driveways and steps have long been a feature of for­ mal estates, estates and can add the same touch of elegance to your home. You can apply these principles of mor­ tarless brickwork to anything from a small patio to a driveway—the scope of the project is up to you. For Your Basement Supplies: See Us KEN’S Standard Service STANDARD VERMONTVILLE, MICH. 726-05SB Hope you will fill your tanks with pur products and come enjoy the 46th Annual Maple Syrup Festival • BLOCKS • BRICKS • CEMENT • MORTAR • SAND & GRAVEL • CHIMNEY BLOCKS & LINERS • TOOLS • WINDOWS • WOODSTOVES Faloma Boom Truck Delivery Tankless Water Heater ♦ $26“ Starting at... ’258 Maple Valley Concrete Products, inc South side of Nashville on M-66 (517) 852-1900 Per Tread �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 9 Vermontville president makes committee assignments for this year Russ Bennett has been nam­ ed president pro tern of Ver­ montville by Village President Beverly “Sue” Villanueva. Other members of the village council also received their committee assignments from Villanueva at a meeting earlier this month. Serving on the local Buildings, Grounds, Lighting, Parks and Recreation commit­ tee are Don Martin and Sharon Faust. Appointed to the Water and Sewer commit­ tee were Rod Harmon, Martin and Mike Trumble. On the Insurance committee are Harmon and Joe Ann Nehmer, while Faust and Harmon comprise the Legal and Grants committee. Bennett and Trumble are the Building and Trailer In­ Russ Bennett spections committee and Trumble and Martin make up ble, treasurer Kay Marsh and the Streets, Drains and clerk Sharon Stewart. Sidewalks team. Handling employee matters The Budget Committee con­ will be Villanueva and Ben­ sists ofNehmer, Faust, Trum- nett while wage issues will be COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd lonia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — tiUURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday addressed by Harmon and Bennett. Nehmer and Martin will be responsible for ordinances and Nehmer and Marsh are Historical Society liasons. Tony Wawiemia is the village street administrator. In other business at the April 7 meeting, the council approved a motion to sell an old portion of the village garage to Wawiemia for $1. The building is to be replaced with a new 50 by 50 foot structure. “A party is interested is having the old white garage and having it removed,” Villanueva told the council before the decision was made. “We might as well give it away,” said trustee Harmon. “We were going to pay the guys (village maintenance employees) to remove it,” said Bennett. “If we give it away, to me, it’s a bonus. My feeling is, he’d be doing the village a favor if he wants to take it.” Nehmer questioned why the village asked Wawiemia for SI for the structure, to which Villanueva replied the village cannot give away or donate public property. Nehmer opposed the motion. Also at that meeting, Villanueva signed a proclama­ tion declaring April as “Fair Housing Month” in Vermont­ ville. The proclamation noted that April 11 marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, eliminating discrimination in housing and furthering equal housing op­ portunities for all Americans. In the proclamation, Villanueva urges citizens to acquaint themselves with the rights and responsibilities that are theirs under the law and notes that Vermontville fully supports the objectives of local, state and federal Fair Housing legislation. 4-H Gardening workshop planned for April 26 at fair hall April 21 is the deadline to register for the 4-H Gardening Workshop to be held on Tues­ day, April 26 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. At the workshop Eaton County 4-H gardening members and leaders will learn more about selecting the right variety of flowers and vegetables for their experience levels. Additional FOR SALE: Wizard 321 organ, with rhythm, magic cord and FISHING GRAPHICS model more. $400. Call 852-9415 after President 1000, used only one 3pm. year, works great, $100, 852-9500. Business Services FORD FLAIL mower, 6’, 3 point hitch. 852-0784_______ LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates KATHY’S CARPETS: and dependable work for over 25 Plushes, sculptures, commer­ years. 458 S. Main St. cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, 517-726-0100_____________ shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ orders. Price at $1.00 a square ING: specializing in all types of yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday roofing, residential, commer9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday cial, fully insured, licensed by 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun the State of Michigan. 75036. Lake Road (M-37) Hastings Residence 604 W. Henry, Char948-8334. lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 For Sale ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service ★ Not to be Outdone • 10’ Mesh Dish • Antenna Positioner • Satellite Receiver • 100’ Cable $699 topics to be covered by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent, include preparing soil, transplanting, seeding, and selecting flowers and vegetables for show. Pre-registration for the workshop is required by April 21. To pre-register, call the Eaton County Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! Self-Propelled 22" Rotary Mower 48th Annual 48th Annual 9-position height adjustment, rear wheel drive with blade/engine brake and remote throttle. 3’/a HP. 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Z/SB14 735 Durkee - M-66 Nashville, Michigan SERVING Nashville Vermontville Hastings Charlotte »Olivet Ph. 852*9210 * Bellevue Ph. 763-9358 SPECIAL PRICE SERVKiTAR ★ Amoco 300 Motor Oil and Premier Diesel Fuel for your diesels ★ Amoco HD 200 Motor Oil for gas tractors UNLIMITED SUPPLY Shop at ... Made in U.S.A. High Quality Fully Guaranteed YOUR CHOICE each Silicone n Window and Door Sealant Weatherproofs and insulates for up to 50 years. Won't crack, chip or peel. Use indoors or out. Clear or white. 10.3 oz. 45000,10 SPECIA L$^4*99 PRICE Less mfr. mail-ln rebate After rebate 99# Rebate Smit: 4 perhousehold PREMIER DIESEL FUEL OILS Hope you will fill your tanks with our products and come enjoy the 48th Annual Maple Syrup Festival ASHVILLE HARDWARE SO nn SPORTING GOODS IRC. 233 N. MAIN, NASHVILLE, Ml. PHONE — 852-0713 Rebate expires. 6/30/88 NEW HOURS: Open Mon. thru Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 19, 1988 — Page 10 Barry County Commission on Aging, Menu and Schedule of Events Menu Wednesday, April 20 Bratwurst payy, augratin potato, brussel sprouts, rye bread, oleo, chocolate cake, milk. Thursday, April 21 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed veg., dress­ ing, oleo, pumpkin pie, milk. Friday, April 22 BBQ chicken, baked beans, creamy coleslaw, biscuit, oleo, banana, milk. Monday, April 25 Baked pork chop, baked kvould you believe? We're just people. Certain writers and television personalities talk about funeral directors as if we're a special breed. We're not. We're just ordinary human beings, doing what we can to help other human beings at a difficult time. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 potato, spinach, wheat bread, oleo, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, April 26 Roast beef, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, white bread, oleo, jello, milk. Events Wednesday, April 20 Hastings—Arts and Crafts 10 a.m., Jan Leo/Exercises. Woodland--Barb Schondelmayer/Hastings Public Library to speak at 12:15 a.m Nashville—Dave Akers/SMCA to speak on consumer fraud at 12 noon. Middleville--Judy Bailey/Crafts. Thursday, April 21 Nashville—Bingo. Hastings­ -Unique Washtub band to per­ form at 10:30 a.m.. Friday, April 22 Woodland—Consumers Power to speak at 11:45 a.m. N a s h v i 1 1 e - - B a r b Schondelmayer/Hastings Public Library to speak at 12:00. Monday, April 25 Delton--Dave Akers/SMCA to speak on consumer fraud at 12:30 p.m. Middleville--Judy Bailey/Crafts. Tuesday, April 26 Nashville—Nature Movie. Hastings—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple - Fuller Street students treated to lunch... A group of Fuller Street Elementary School students in Nashville last week were treated to lunch by their teachers after being the first in their classes to memorize the multiplication tables. Pictured are teacher Nancy Potter, Kevin Hansen, Bobby Joseph, Tara Stewart, teacher Gerrie Long, Dan Leep, teacher In­ ez Hubka, Dan Potter, Evelyn Ackley, Robb Rosin, Mike Heyboer and Joel Mittelstaedt. The teachers bought the pizza while Good Time Pizza provided free ice cream cones. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Special Note: On Thurs­ day, April 21, the Middleville site will be closed. They will open on Friday, April 22 instead. Look your best for Mother’s Day stop at ... Mon., Tim., Wed., Thum. Frl. 66 11 N. Main, Nashville Saturdays 9 to ? Phone 852-0192 OWNER - DARLENE HUGHES . '-as 48th rltuwat 48th Coke 852-0770 025 21% Pampered Pet Dog Food 12 pack cans or bottles Cargill & Hubbard $E64 Budweiser ♦ deP. & tax MONDAY MOVIE Your Headquarters for... • SEED • liter Bud & Bud Light SPECIAL Wolverine & Hubbard t 12-pk, cans Farm and Garden Supplies • FEED • set—■—ww COKE Enjoy JIM and ERNIES 301 S. Main Nashville w MAPLE SYRUP MAPLE SYRUP 50 lbs- ..-'MU MM L Get all your party needs here — • Keg Beer • Liquor •Mixes 12-12-12 FERTILIZER S"/O165 50 lbs..................... New Releases 6-24-24 FERTILIZER $/|80 Chips & <2,50 Get your 1988 50 lbs..................... Pet Food & Supplies • Livestock Supplies • Tack ...Tackle and Bait Here See l/s For all your Fencing Needs — • Electric Fences • Barbed Wire __________• Snell High Tensil Fence___________ NEW HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday SOUth End store 'jjf 637 S. Main, Nashville, Ml --P---h.nnn8nnj5mn.2------ .-9822 NEW HOURFS: &SuSn. th8ru30Th2u0m0. 8:30-11 00 F" & S”' 8'30’200 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Paae 11 Entry deadline nears for Youth Day Eaton County students, groups, clubs and classes in grades K-12 have until May 2 to enter projects and perfor­ mances in the 1988 “Getting To Know Youth Day”. The ninth annual County- wide Youth Day will be held on May 14 at the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Students may enter projects in any of the following Photography workshops planned Thurs. Eaton County 4-H changeable lenses. photography project Photography leader, Ted members, leaders and parents Snodgrass, will discuss are invited to attend one of camera controls, accessories two photography workshops such as filters and tri-pods, on Thursday, April 21 from types of lenses and their uses, 7:30-9 p.m. at the 4-H and taking close up photos. Building on the fairgrounds. For both workshops Workshop I will cover members are asked to bring working with non-adjustable their cameras, perferably cameras or those with limited without loaded film, plus two adjustments. Photography or three photos to share or ask leader, Jane Burt, will share questions about how to imvarious ideas on using and prove them. making the most of your nonFor more information on adjustable or limited ad-the 4-H photography program justable camera. contact the Eaton County Ex Ex-­ Workshop II will cover tension Service at 543-2310 or working with adjustable 372-5594. cameras that have inter- categories: categories: science, science, mechanical architectural/drafting, agriculture, visual arts, crafts, computer science and robotics,, creative writing, poster design,, history, photography, wearing apparel and performing arts. All en­ tries will be reviewed by judges and awards given to various ages and category winners. In addition to the judging of entries, several other activities will take place at Youth Day. All entry forms and creative writing entries are due at the Eaton Intermediate School District by May 2, 1988. Brochures and entry forms are available through local schools or any of the follow­ ing Youth Day sponsors: Eaton Intermediate, 543-5500; Eaton County Parks and Recreation, 627-7356; and the Extension 4-H Youth Program, 543-2310 or 372-5594. Miscellaneous Maple Valley Trees and Shrub 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (4 miles south of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 OPEN EVENINGS 5:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. THE NASHVILLE GOOD FOOD COOP has openings for new members. Quality food, some organic. Further informa­ tion call 852-1740 or 852-1593. WEDDING BEAR CAKE tops now at Candyland. Call 963-1010. ______________ HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Congratulations! on your ... 48th Syrup Festival Hard-working helper When you have a lot ofjobs to do, you need the Suzuki QuadRunner F250, now with fully independent suspension for a more comfortable ride. Powerful four-stroke engine, electric start, low-maintenance shaft drive and five gears with reverse in high and low get you right down to work. Standard front and rear cargo racks and a detachable headlight that doubles as a utility light are convenient features. Get some help with a QuadRunner F250. FINANCING AVAILABLE Right on, Suzuki # SUZUKI. BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd.,- Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 HOURS: Monday thru Wednesday 9-8; Tuesday thru Friday 9-5:30; Saturday 9-3 48th rfiutccat BOBBIE’S Downtown Nashville • 1-517-852-0940 NAILS • TONING • TANNING MAPLE SYRUP jR's Party Mart welcomes you to the 1988 Maple Syrup Festival Stop in and checkjjs out, for all your party needs. (KLAFSUN) W»as ’""“wiches iTsolo • Firm - Exercise alone uninterrupted by others for a total of 30 minutes. 2. Solo • Firm is 1 toning table with 6 different positions including a backward bicycle motion. 3. Burn fat for 30 minutes straight all by yourself. 4. Did you know when you buy a toning package, you can tan for only $2.00 a visit? (Since Oct. ’87) — A/ew at Bobbie’s... ■■ Spring, Summer Shape Up, Tan Up Fever Savings 'Maple Syrup Queen ...and her court Marguerite Schipple Lesley Di pert Raquel Wright Cindy Rugg — BEGIN MAY 1st — You can join for three months of toning for $100.00. If you tone on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only. (Approx. $3.00 a visit or less.) pws‘‘Then if you want to tan, your tanning will * only be $2.00 a visit.” (Maximum visit 25 /jA] /jA m] minutes each.) “It’s Unbelievable” ★ SPECIAL HOURS FESTIVAL WEEKEND ★ Monday-Thursday 8 to 11; Friday & Saturday 8 to 12; Sunday 9 to 11___ 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Ph. 726-0486 500 ft. south of Ponderosa Campground Party Mart. ___ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 19, 1988 — Page 12 4-H & FFA market hog weigh-in ave f^ .W..elcome t.o t.h.e... | Maple Syrup Festival Congratulations to... JENNIFER ... and... HER COURT Your Full Service Salon Eyebrow Wax Perms Coloring Cuts Frosting Phone 726-0257 The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville 48th Annual MAPLE SYRUP^f/W^- Grass Need Cutting? DO IT WITH A ... ES2H3 LGT-1655 v OUTDOOR POWER PRODUCTS List: $2674 PRE-SEASON PRICE 2424* LGT-1655 Heavy-Duty “Hydro” Lawn & Garden Tractor ■ 16 HP, twin-cylinder Industrial/Commercial Briggs & Stratton engine with cast iron sleeve (656 cc) ■ Clutchless hydrostatic variable speed transmission ■ 46” high-vacuum “Certified TurboCutiM mower deck ■ Large pneumatic tires (22”x7.5” rear) ■ Optional 10-bushel VacPacTM triple-bag collection system ■ Additional heavy-duty attachments available for alll seasons Maple Valley Schools scheduled h dld for f Ail 23 April LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Si. High School Monday, April 25 ♦Salad, *Tostizza, *Sloppy jo, sweet potatoes, ap­ plesauce, cookie. Tuesday, April 26 ♦Salad, *Ham & cheese, ♦Stew & biscuit, pickles, fruit mix, salad bar. Wednesday, April 27 ♦Salad, ♦Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, apple. Thursday, April 28 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna sand., peas, peaches, salad bar. Friday, April 29 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Hot dog, corn, pears. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. The Eaton County 4-H and FFA Market Hog Weigh-In will be held Saturday, April 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. in the bam area on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. All market and carcass hogs Fuller St. School Monday, April 25 Pizza, baked beans, pears. Tuesday, April 26 Macaroni salad, green beans, cherry sauce, tuna sandwich. Wednesday, April 27 Hamburger on bun, french fries, mixed fruit, pickles. Thursday, March 28 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, butter sandwich. Friday, April 29 Goulash, com, peach cob­ bler, peanut butter sandwich. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Monday, April 25 Mini sub, potato chips, bak­ ed beans, apple crisp. Tuesday, April 26 Rib steak, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and butter, applesauce. Wednesday, April 27 Chili, crackers, carrot/celery sticks, peanut but­ ter sand., cherry crisp. Thursday, April 28 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, green beans, jelly sdw. Friday, April 29 Pizza, com, pickles, peanut butter sdw. peaches. Milk is served with each meal. that are brought to the fair must be weighed in and tagg­ ed on April 23 or they will not be eligible to be exhibited at the fair. A maximum of 10 hogs from one member can be weighed in. The required weigh-in will help members adjust feed and rations accor­ ding to their animal’s weight and will identify project animals by a specified date. For more information on the 4-H swine program, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. 4-H Personal appearance leaders meeting set A meeting for Eaton County 4-H personal appearance leaders will be held on Mon­ day, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. Plans for up-coming events and the 1989 Style Show will be discussed. BOBBIE’S 1-517-852-0940 • Downtown Nashville NAILS • TANNING • TONING CENTER Nails • 10 Times Award Winning Nails • 9 Years Experience • Privately Tutored 24 Working Manicurist in Michigan • Member of Nails Assoc. • Member of NANA Assoc. • Member of National Cosmetology Assoc. Nails by Bobbie Weller Acrylics • China Silk • Linen Wraps "Why Pay Less When You Can Afford to Wear the Best' CONGRATULATIONS on your. 48th Annual MAPLE SYRUP ENGINE REBUILDING and a COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP Clean pistons & Install rings Magnaflux Blocks Heads V-8's 6 cylinder Connecting rods Crank shaft Installing cam bearings Knurling Guides Reboring cylinders Recondition Heads 8 cylinder V-6 6 cylinder 4 cylinder 4 cylinder over head cam Reface valves Replacing Guides Honing cylinders Degreasing Block - remove oil plugs Heads Other parts, pan, covers, etc. Soft plugs installed Assemble engine Short block Complete Press pistons Pin fittings Cut rotors Drums Press axle bearings Payments as low as 564 per month* MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517-852-1910 AUTO & FARM SUPPLY MAIN STREET, NASHVILE • PH. 852-9500 �hvKi; k iL2^^u WuS$ i\ FSK®; Kalamo Lodge lilp11iJJuum vvSS^ UiU?1 UisUsn?1 raises $300 s Sp p>m AAsnnn:: for Maple S> Sii»»S >S ASSNNntt*$$: Valley scholarships V.»s bi .» Vs 1S .S■»J !»S ss? N?S » N ?W2SS W« Kalamo Lodge No. 327 F&AM netted $300.98 for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation from a benefit spaghetti supper the lodge held March 19. Shown here is Mark Jarvie, chairman of the supper, as he presents a check to Junia Jarvie, vice-chairman of the foundation. With the check, the Kalamo Lodge became the newest patron (total $500 or more) of the foundation. Jarvie expressed his thanks to the many people who donated time, money or materials to make the fundraiser a successful project, including Bert Guilfoil, Johnny Rodriguez,' Jim Reed, Ed and Velma Pease, Vern Meade, Carl and Anne Pease, Don and Jeanette Joseph, Bill Kipp, Charles and Louise Viele, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Kathy Jarvie, Paula Cole, and all others who bought tickets. Community Notices APRIL 23 Maple Leaf Grange is having a Swiss Steak Fund Raiser at 6:00 to 8:00. $5 for adults, $350 for kids.______ MAPLE LEAF GRANGE is having its regular meeting April 22. Bring a dish to pass and join us at 6:30._________________ NASHVILLE LITERARY CLUB Hosts Maple Valley Senior Girls Tea, Tuesday, April 19 in Maple Valley High School audi­ torium at 8 p.m. ► GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 4c******** ****************** “A Good Sign In Real Estate" REAL ESTATE Serving you is our business for all your real estate needs « * * ♦ * * * * * * * * * * * * Welcome ASW * * * * * * * * « * « * » to the ELSIE E.W0LEVER Broker Ros. Phone (517) 726-0637 126 S. Main, Nashville Office Phone (517) 852-1501 HHM ************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * # * * * * * * ♦ * * �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 19, 1988 — Page 14 Maple Valley boys track starts season with perfect 3-0 meet in that it was anyone’s meet right down to the last fflTnnnnffTffnnnnnnnnTnTnnTffffffnnnffiTnTnnnnTfflTn! race. With only three races left to run, it was all tied up at 57 points each. Jeff Moore came through in the 220 yard Hiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiui^minmiiiiHiiiimmi.... mini dash with a 1st place and Eric Terpening took a 3rd to make mile run and 880 yard run; Montcalm 109 to 28. it Maple Valley 63-Bellevue and Mike Cheeseman-330 low Placing 1st for Maple 60. Then it was Manuel hurdles. Valley were: Matt Brown, Moreno that took a 1st in the 2 On Friday the boys again Manuel Moreno, Tim Edinger mile run to make it Maple took to the track and field and Cody Mattson-2 mile Valley 68-Bellevue 64. The against Central Montcalm. relay; Shaun Thompson-pole last race was the 1 mile relay The Lions swept 10 of the 17 vault; Rob Cook-shot put; with the winner taking all 5 events to out score Central Dan Siple-discus; Mike points since there is only one place in a relay race. The team consisting of Matt Brown, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Cheeseman and Cody Mattson put it together to give Maple Valley a victory over The Maple Valley girls discus; True-high jump, long Bellevue. track team opened its season jump and high hurdles; Other athletes to pull a 1st last Monday with a 112-15 Ashley-440 yard dash; place in their events were: win over Webberville. Reid-100 yard dash; Shaun Thompson-pole vault; Taking first in their events Hagon-880 yard run and 220 Rob Cook-shot put; Brian for the Lions were Ronda yard dash; Rasey-one mile Stall, Jeff Moore, Eric Steinbrecher-shot put and and two mile; Smith-low Terpening and Rob Pool-880 discus; Karris True-high hurdles; the two mile relay yard relay; Cody Mattson-1 jump, long jump, high hurdles team of Smith, Rasey, and low hurdles; Heidi Reese Ashley, and Reid; the 880 and Kristin Reid tied in the relay team of Cindy Furlong, 100 yard dash; Tammy Reid, Reese, and Hagon; The ।। Ashley-440 yard dash; Dean­ 440 relay team of True, K 309 North Main Street, Nashville na Hagon-880 yard run and Hagon, Reid and Reese; and — OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK — 220 yard dash; the two mile NEW MOVIES: Hellraiser • Stakeout • The Sicilian • Less than Zero relay team of Angie Smith, • Adventures in Babysitting • Three O’clock High • Death Wish 4 • Amy Rasey, Tammy Ashley The Living Daylights • The Princess Bride • Inner Space • Ninja Strike Force • Maid to Order • Beverly Hills Cop II • Hamburger Hill • Howl­ and Michelle Reid; the 880 ing III • The Lost Boys • Spaceballs • Revenge of the Nerds II • Jaws and 440 relay team of Kelle the Revenge • No Way Out • Robocop • Platoon • LaBamba • Predator Kiger, Deanna Hagon, Kristin • Dragnet • Dirty Dancing • The Believers • Stagecoach • House II • White Water Summer • The Secret of My Success • Summer School Reid, and Heidi Reese; and • Roxanne • Masters of the Universe • Gardens of Stone • Superman the mile relay team of Tammy IV • Ishtar • American Ninja 2 • Outrageous Fortune • Harry and the Hendersons • Extreme Prejudice • Project X • Lethal Weapon • Tin Ashley, Angie Smith, Kelle Men • Creepshow 2 There is more room in both Kiger, and Michelle Reid. COMING SOON: Hiding Out • Born in East L.A. • Weeds • The Big Easy Men and Women’s softball On Wednesday the Lions $2.00 EVERYDAY Except faced their first league foe of leagues, if you are interested TUESDAY 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! the year and defeated Bellevue in having a team or playing on Phone — 852-1948 one please call the Lakewood by the score of 110 to 18. Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9 p.m.: Sat. 10-9 p.m. Community Education at Taking first in their events for the girls were 616-374-8897 or Deb Winkler Steinbrecher-shot put and at 616-367-4114. The Maple Valley boys team started the season with a 3-0 record the first week. Last Monday, the boys beat Webberville 72-64. It was Maple Valley’s meet right from the start, with Webber­ ville making a strong finish at the end. The Lions started out with the shot put where Rob Cook placed first with a throw of 46 ft., missing the school record by 7 inches. The boys swept all three places in the long jump with first place go­ ing to Jeff Moore. Eric Terpening took 1st in the 100 yard dash. Brian Stall, Jeff Moore, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool put it together to take the 440 yard relay. Cody Mattson placed 1st in the mile run. Mike Cheeseman took 1st place in the 330 low hurdles. On Wednesday the boys were host to their first con­ ference meet and beat Bellevue 73-64. This meet was different than the first snorts Cheeseman-long jump; Brian Stall-high jump; Ron Merrill-120 high hurdles; Brian Stall, Jeff Moore, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool-880 yard relay; Cody Mattson-1 mile run; Rob Pool, Eric Terpening, Mike Cheeseman and Brian Stall-440 yard relay; Cody Mattson-880 yard run; Mike Cheeseman-330 low hurdles; and Matt Brown, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Cheeseman and Cody Mattson-1 mile relay. “After the first week, we have shown that we are a good all-around team but not strong in any one thing. This coming week I will be doing some moving around on the team to see where the boys will be do­ ing the team the most good,” said coach Larry Ainsworth. On April 18 MV hosts Portland St. Pats, April 20th travel to Springfield and on April 25 MV hosts St. Philip. Lions girls track team off to 3-0 start Room available for more area softball teams 48th Annual the mile relay team ofAshely, Smith, Jody Aiken and Reid. The girls picked up their third win ofthe year on Friday running past Central Michigan 97 to 29. Taking first in their events were Reese-shot put; Steinbrecher-discus; Truehigh hurdles, high jump, low hurdles, and long jump; Hagon-880 yard run; Smith- Mile run; Rasey-two mile run; the two mile relay team of Smith, Hagon, Ashley, and Reid; the 880 yard relay team of Rasey, Ashley, Furlong and Reese; and the 440 yard relay team of Furlong, Hagon, Reid and Reese. The team will travel to Spr­ ingfield for a meet on Wednesday and will host St. Philip next Monday, April 24. 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Main, Vermontville • Ph. 726-1312 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6 to 11; Fri. & Sat. 6 to 12; Sun. 9 to 11 THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping ★ Repair ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852*0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 15 Maple Valley varsity baseball team takes Caledonia, Olivet Maple Valley started its baseball season with three wins last week with scores of 14-0 over Olivet, 6-4 over Caledonia, and 8-6 over Spr­ ingfield. The Lions are atop the SMAA league with a 2-0 mark. Scot Lenz pitched a one-hit shut out and knocked in the game winning run with a 1st inning double against Olivet. Lenz struck out 11 and had a perfect game outside of the 5th in single. Mike Evans knocked in 3 runs and scored 3 times, while he, Brock DeGroot and Dale Dickinson all had doubles. Last Tuesday, Scott Furlong and Travis Swinson turned in shut out relief work for four innings to perserve the win for Mike Evans, DeGroot, Evans, Dickinson, Lenz, Jeff Fisher and Richard Meade all had hits for Maple Valley. Lenzs gigantic home run in the fifth gave the Valley a 2-run lead to keep. Kevin Stewart stole 3 bases and scored a run. Battle Creek Springfield put a scare in the Lions on Thurs­ day with 5 runs in the 7th. The rally wasn’t quite enough and M.V. won 8-6. The scoring started in the 3rd with Richard Meades lead off single. Kevin Stewart, DeGroot, Evans and Lion softballers drop 6-5 decision to Caledonia Scots The Maple Valley softball team opened the 1988 season with a 6-5 loss to Caledonia. Caledonia jumped in the lead in the first inning with two runs. Maple Valley Maple Valley JVs top Caledonia 14-4 in opener The Maple Valley J.V. Casteele had 3 hits including a baseball team opened its homerun. David Pasche and season with a 14-4 win over Bob Allen added 2 hits. Jason Hoefler was the winn­ Caledonia. After a scoreless first inn­ ing pitcher. He gave up 2 hits, ing, Caledonia took a 2-1 lead struck out 9 and walked 4 in 6 after 2 innings. Maple Valley innings of pitching. David took a 3 to 2 lead after 6 inn­ Nickel pitched the 7th inning ings. Maple exploded for 11 and finished the game. The Lipns had 13 hits in the runs in the seventh inning and gave up two runs to take a game and made 6 errors in winning their first game ofthe 14-4 win. Cevin Cornish led the Lion year. Their record is one win hitting attack with 4 hits. Scott and 0 losses. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE ’ and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3% miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles'east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml 73 Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Introduction to Soccer for Elementary Students Grades 2-6 iDiipl niiiM' Dickinson finished the 3 run rally with a walk and 3 hits. The Lions scored twice in the 4th on two walks and a Brock DeGroot single Jeff Fisher blasted a home run in the 5th to help the Valley build its 8-1 lead by the seventh. Scot Lenz went 5 in­ nings on the mound to earn his second win. Maple Valley hosts Bron­ son, Middleville and St. Phil this week. Begins Saturday, April 30 For 4 Weeks — Cost: $2.00 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone 852-9275 bounced back in the fifth on a two run double by Sherri Forell. In the sixth, Maple Valley took the lead on singles from Diona Morawski, Kim Bahs and Heather Hawkins. In Caledonia’s half of the sixth, two walks, a hit and a error allowed the Scots to take the lead for good. The losing pitcher for the Lions was Chris Gardner, the Lions out hit the Scots 9 to 2 but mental lapses and two errors cost the Lions a victory. In the league opener, the Maple Valley Lions exploded for 16 runs against Springfield to notch a 16-7 win. The win­ ning pitcher was Pat Jarman, who went the distance by striking out 1 and walking 9. The Lions scored six runs in the first inning on hits from Diona Morawski, Kim Bahs, Kristin Royston and Sheri Forell hit by the pitcher, walks to Kristin Kraai and Heather Hawkins, and a big triple from Jennifer Fisher. The Lions lead was never in jepordy as the Lions sup­ ported their pitcher with ex­ cellent defense and a 14 hit­ ting attack. Sheri Forell and Jennifer Fisher led the Lions defesively with some outstan­ ding plays. Diona Morawski led the hitting attack going 4 for five. Garage Sale BIG YARD SALE: Friday only, April 22. Furniture, clothes, and misc., 1 1/4 miles South of Maple Valley High School on Kinsel Hwy. Follow signs. Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads I Centennial Farms association to meet April 25 Secretary of State Richard H. Austin will be the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon meeting of the Michigan Centennial Farm Association, on Monday, April 25, at the Clarion Hotel in Lansing. Secretary Austin, who also serves as the state’s chief historian, will speak on the Bicentennial of die Constitu­ tion as it relates to small farms and preserving historic artifacts. Morning activities will center around a presentation by Dr. Hemalata C. Dandekar, Associate Pro­ fessor or Urban Planning, University of Michigan. Dandekar will speak on changes that have taken place in Michigan farms and farm VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 1 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............... Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL Continued on page 16 LEE’S NAILS Nail Extensions 30 ..$5 New set Manicures.......... Lee Augustine 4353 Hager Rd., Nashville Phone (517) 726-0436 OPEN Monday through Friday How can you be rewarded for good driving after 55? No problem. Auto-Owners gives you a Good Driver Discount if you’re age 55 or over. So instead of reducing coverage or raising auto insurance premiums when you mature—Auto-Owners rewards you with a discount! Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how a good driver discount can be no problem for you! (From left) John Warren, Mary Hecker, Thelma Christopher. Betty Pierce and The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE .. , Phone (517) 852-9680 Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Farm Program was establish­ ed in 1948 by the Michigan Historical Commission. It was the first program in the nation to recognize owners of farms which have been in the same buildings during the last 150 years. During the afternoon the Centennial Farm Association will hold a business meeting, including election of officers. Michigan’s Centennial UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............... 11 a.rti. P.M. Service........... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship......................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service..... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School :15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. �The Mople Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page Minutes of Regular Minutes of Board of Education Minutes of Board of Education MEETING SPECIAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Village of Nashville Administration Office Wednesday, March 30, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. March 24, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held March 24, 1988 in the Council chambers in Nashville. The meeting was called to order by President John Hughes at 7 p.m., present: Hughes, Hinckley, Filter, Kienutske, Ainslie, Mason and Tobias. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the President. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to adopt a resolution to ask the Eaton County Road Commis­ sion for Curtis Road from Reed Street south 2,350 feet to the Village limit. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Tobias to have April 16, 1988 designated as Spring Cleanup, with the same restrictions as last year. All ayes. Motion carried. The survey on Lot 27 has been completed and stakes have been put up. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to transfer $1,000 from General Government miscellaneous to Ambulance Board, raising am­ bulance board to $4,500, and lowering general goverment to $148,015 for the 1988-89 fiscal year. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, Supported by Hinckley to allow the treasurer reinvest 3 sewer Bond. Interest and Redemption C.D.'s at the best available interest rate for a period of 1 year. All ayes. Motion carried. Permission was given to Office Manager Rose' Heaton to attend a Filing and a Governmental Ac­ counting Seminar. President John Hughes proclaimed April as the Month of the Young Child in Nashville. The Council would like to express its sincere thanks to Carl Tobias for his service and dedication to the Village in his 8 years as a Trustee. The Council would like to thank Pam Goodbey for her service as Village Clerk. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Tobias to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned, 7:30 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Heaton, Clerk NOTICE of MEETING CHANGES The regular meetings of the Nashville Village Council sched­ uled for April 28th and May 12th will be cancelled. A regular meeting will be held on May 5th instead. The Council will then meet again on May 26th as previously scheduled. Thank you ... JOHN HUGHES, Village President — NOTICE — The Village of Vermontville will be ac­ cepting bids for the construction of a 50 ft. x 50 ft. addition to the Village Garage. Specifications are available at the Village Office. Bids must be received by 4:00 p .m. May 5, 1988. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Members present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, D. Hawkins, B. Pino. Absent members: K. Bahs, Student Rep., C. Wolff. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele. Roll call was taken for atten­ dance as listed above. 2. Interviews & Procedures: There was a discus­ sion on what form to use when interviewing the candidates. All candidates will be asked the same questions. Nineteen questions- were decided upon, eighteen of them will be asked verbally and number nineteen will be Written out by candidate. D. Hawkins will read the questions. Each candidate will be given five minutes for an opening statement and five minutes to ask questions and make a closing statement. Interview process will be* sixty minutes which fifty minutes of questions from the board and ten minutes set aside for written questions from area citizens. This will be screened by J. Brumm. Letters will be sent to all candidates with date and time of inter­ views. Dates will be April 4th, 6th, and 8th, starting at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 3. Adjournment: Motion made by Flower, suppor­ ted by Brumm to adjourn the meeting. Time 10:00 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE APRIL REGULAR BOARD MEETING. April 21, 1988 • 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers In Nashville PURPOSE: Beccy France is requesting a land use variance in vi i order d to convert the h hhouse llocated d at 312 Washington Street to a two-family dwelling. The orooerty is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL AT THE APRIL REGULAR BOARD MEETING. TO iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirinnr Engagements....................................................................................................................................................... Minutes of Board of Education Brumm - Napier SPECIAL MEETING H.S. Auditorium, Monday, April 4, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, D. Hawkins, B. Pino. Absent members: K. Bahs, Student Rep., C. Wolff. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele. All present as listed above. 2. Introductions: W. Flower introduced the candi­ date to the board. 3. Interview: Interview started at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. Edward Schultz, Superintendent of Ste­ phenson Public Schools, Stephenson, Michigan. 4. Interview started at 9:00 p.m. with Mr. Clarence Smith, Assistant Superintendent of West Branch Rose City Public Schools, West Branch, Michigan. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ted by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Time 10:00 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL AT THE APRIL REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO Minutes of Board of Education Roger and Sharon Brumm are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Kay Brumm, of Hastings, to Bobby Ray Napier Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Napier Sr., of Nashville. Karla is a graduate of Jim­ my Swaggart Bible College, with a degree in Biblical studies, and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Bobby is a member of the Michigan National Guard C-l-119 Field Artillery, and is employed at Dowding Tool Products in Springport. An Oct. 15 wedding is be­ ing planned. Hoffman - Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoff­ man are pleased to announce the engagement of daughter, Kitrina Kay, to Kevin Scott Courtney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phares Courtney. Kitrina is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at Felpausch in Hastings. Kevin is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Carl’s in Nashville. A August 20, wedding is planned. SPECIAL MEETING H.S. Auditorium, Wednesday, April 6, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, D. Hawkins, K. Bahs, Student Rep., B. Pino. Absent members: C. Wolff. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele. All present as listed above. 2. Introductions: W. Flower introduced the candi­ date to the board. 3. Interview: Interview started at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. David Annis, Superintendent of White Pigeon Community Schools, White Pigeon, Michigan. Interview started at 9:00 p.m. with Mr. Richard Kelly, Superintendent of Boyne City Public Schools, Boyne City, Michigan. 4. Adjournment: Motion made by Brumm, suppor­ ted by Ewing to adjourn the meeting. Time 10:30 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT APPROVAL AT THE APRIL REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING H.S. Auditorium, Friday, April 8, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, D. Hawkins, B. Pino. Absent members: K. Bahs, Student Rep., C. Wolff. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele. All present as listed above. 2. Introductions: W. Flower introduced the candi­ date to the board. 3. Interview: Interview started at 7:00 p.m. with Mr. James VanDyk, Superintendent of South Lyon School District, South Lyon, Ml. Interview started at 9:00 p.m. with Mr. Wood­ row Hall, Superintendent of Potterville School District, Potterville, Michigan. After the interviews with the candidates, the board went into two groups of three discus­ sion. 11:15 p.m. Returned 11:55 p.m. The finalists are Mr. Edward Schultz, Mr. Richard Kelly and Mr. James VanDyk. 4. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, suppor­ ted by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Time 12:05 a.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. TO Centennial Farm continued from page 15 family for more than 100 years, and has paid tribute to more than 5,600 Michigan family farms. The Clarion Hotel is located just off 1-96 at South Cedar Street in south Lansing. Registration and coffee hour begin at 10 a.m. and the meeting will get underway at 11 a.m. Call945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Dally CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ...will accept bids for the normal care and upkeep of Hosmer, Warner and Barryville Cemeteries, total of approximately 9 acres, for a period of May 1, 1988 to April 30,1989. Contractor furnishes own equipment, tools, gas and oil as well as upkeep on same, and proof of liability insurance. Bids accepted until April 29,1988. The Board reserves t the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Decision will be made at May 4, 1988 regular board meeting. Submit bids to: Junia Jarvie, Clerk, Castleton Township, Box 216, Nashville, Michigan 49073. 5 POSITIONS OPEN The Village of Nashville is seek­ ing applicants to fill positions; two positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, 2 positions on the Plann­ ing Commission and 1 Trustee position (one year). Anyone interested, please contact Village Hall. You must be a Village resident. Thank you, John Hughes, Village President �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 19, 1988 — Page 17 <$is $iss & *&> &> Place -fa JtliW Tues., April 19 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Club Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wed., April 20 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thurs., April 21 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Roller Skating, Charlotte Skating Center. Sat., April 23 - 8:30-11:00 a.m. 4-H Hog Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Mon., April 25 - 7:30 p.m. Personal Appearance Leaders Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wed., April 27 - 6:30 p.m., Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thurs., April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Newer Leader Information Meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thurs., April 28 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Distribution & Camcorder Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds, April 30 - 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Small Animal Clinic, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Mon., May 2 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wed., May 4 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat., May 7-9 a.m. to noon 4-H Lamb Weigh-in, Fairgrounds. Sat., May 7-10 a.m. to noon, Firearms, Bellevue Conserva­ tion Club. Tues., May 10-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, Eaton Intermediate School District. Tues., May 10-8 a.m. to 5 p.m., National Beef Referendum Voting, Eaton County Extension Office. Tues., May 10 - 7-9 p.m. MAEH Lesson. Evening class on “Geneology”, Eaton Intermediate School District. For reser­ vations call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Jerry Beker, America’s Master Gardener Recommends... merica’s Garden Center OPEN: MON.-SAT. 9-9 SUNDAY 10-5 MURRAY® ’2 Year Limited Warranty On Engine See Store For Details $877 Grass Catcher Not Included Sale Price #836568 Murray® 12-HP Industrial/Commerical Lawn Tractor Briggs & Stratton® Industrial/commercial engine. Murray Lawn Tractor with 36” cut is ideal for suburban properties. Features: automotive-type steering for precision control, cast-iron cylinder sleeve for long engine life, electric start w/alternator, and 1 gal. gas tank & fuel gauge. $166 Grass Catcher for 12 HP Industrial/Commercial Tractor Mower. irwffnrimffnnniTnTnTffTwnTnTHnTnnnTffTffTnfffffflnTOffflf Barry County Extension 1.97 Our 3.77 CALENDAR OF EVENTS GroMaster Leaf Rake lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllj Lightweight rake-20 tine K!» tKhtalB ■ H ■«|W«®i st aism«ta j^’B [tBlr.iinkt gg tenili.il Kl{. fcliste' IhiiMpte i ptiiii g^di tynhW1" 111W pteii irit 1^1*4* te April 19 - Water Quality Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Conference Room of the Health Department, Hastings. All welcome. April 20 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 21 - 4-H Leader Training, 7:30 p.m. Woodland School Cafeteria, Woodland. April 22-24 - 4-H Peer Plus, Group Dynamite and YEA Workshop, Kellogg Biological Station. 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Work generous amounts of rooted manure, peat moss, compost or other organic matter into the soil removed from the trench, along with 5 cups of a commercial fertilizer such as 5-10-10 for every 50 feet of row. Set the crowns into the trench and cover them with only 2 inches of this soil mix- For best results, plant them in a portion of the garden or landscape where they won’t be in the way of spring of fall Early spring planting and garden tillage, he suggests. patience are the main re­ Almost any well drained soil quirementss tto establish will do for these crops. rhubarb and asparagus in the Both asparagus and rhubarb home garden. are planted as crowns. For Plant both as soon as the asparagus, one-year-old soil is workable in the spring, crowns are best; for rhubarb, advises Allen Krizek, Eaton No. 1 or one-year-old plants County extension director. are most commonly available. Then be patient for the two or “Both asparagus and three years it takes these rhubarb can be brown from perennial crops to get seed and transplanted into the established and produce a full garden,” Krizek notes, “but crop. By Allen P. Krizek County Ext. Director New advisory board members announced The Home Economics Education Advisory Board is helping Cooperative Exten­ sion Home Economist Mona Ellard identify the concerns and challenges facing the families in Eaton County for 1988-1989. Five new members have been chosen and together with the present board, will seek information dealing with families from their various cities and towns. The new representatives are: Brent Braford, Olivet; Grant Lott, Mulliken; Nancy Conkey (MAEH); Sharon Dodge, Bellevue; and Rosa Fleetham, Sunfield. These five peoplejoin Joan Hosey of G Grand Ledge; Dorothy Ritter of Potterville; Carol McMichaels of Delta Township; Karl Forell of Charlotte; Gary Edgecomb of Eaton Rapids; and Ed Sampson of Vermontville, as present members ofthe. Advisory Board. Later in April the board will convene to determine and prioritize the total county needs. These identified needs will be used to help develop the Cooperative Extension Service’s home economics programs for 1989-1990. To p. make this board as responsible as possible to the needs ofthe county families, input from the public is essential. Please contact them if you have a concern. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system and colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. 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The third year, you will be able to harvest a full crop — up to one-third of the stalks from each plant, beginning in May and running through June. Harvesting after the first of July may weaken the plants. Let asparagus grow the first year and harvest only lightly the second year if the crowns seem to be growing vigorously. Take the spears that appear during the first five weeks of growth in the spring, then allow the plants to grow for the rest of the season. The third year and in years following, you should be able to harvest all the young spears until early July. 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In September of 1987, a call went out to adults in Eaton County looking for someone to work in a volunteer capaci­ ty as a program assistant for the Cooperative Extension, Home Economics program area. Nine applicants were inter­ viewed for this position and two were chosen. They were Carol Cook and Betty Briggs, both from Charlotte. For the past seven months, both of these women have been assisting Mona Ellard, Extension home economist, with a variety of projects. “Their number one project was implementing a county­ wide needs assessment. They addressed envelopes, targeted the residents, made follow up contacts and then entered all the data on computer so a thorough needs assessment could be determined,” said Ellard. Besides the needs survey, they have assisted at programs such as “Starting Your Home Business,” “Dollars and Decisions” and provided very much needed backup help at various foods demonstrations. 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The money to finance the plan’s 44 percent average to cut in school property taxes for homeowners and 12 percent average cut in school property taxes for businesses would come from a two-cent increase in the state sales tax. Reform of the state’s education system would be enhanced by closing tax loopholes.. ‘‘This Administration/House Democrats education proposal clearly provides a large evenhanded cut in local property taxes for homeowners and businesses, particularly small businesses that need the reliefthe most.” Blanchard said. “Every pen- and poor ones,” Owen said. Under the p, plan, the first ny the State would get through the increase in the sales.tax 530,000 ofvalue ofa home or would be earmarked for pro- business would be exempt perty tax relief, quality educa- from school property taxes. tion initiatives and equity im- For example, the owner of a provements in per pupil home with a value of 530,000 funding.” in in Flint Flint would would be be exempt exempt from from The Administration/House school property tax liability Democrats proposal involves and save 5630 per year, the two phases. The first would owner of a 560,000 house in require statutory educational Grand Rapids would save quality provisions such as 5555 in property taxes. The core-curriculum, preschool owner of a 5120,000 home in and dropout prevention pro- East Lansing would save 5594 grams, smaller class sizes and in property taxes. schools of choice. second scooso coce. 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The Christian love and joy of the McClains is an inspira­ tion to families everywhere, and their musical talent is en­ joyed by young and old alike. W* ®«a| M ^ffl.4 Mthhih iwtiwhMft tURESSlh in tropin tan tataisijitfi m .Vs^tawt^ HiMptaii MWiiteafew Mdaitoh MtaMt fgrtepHnaiA Mdta'MilK toHataiK Emw 1®taQ structure valued at 550,000 would see a property tax sav­ ings of 5539. The owner of a business in Traverse City with a structure valued at S100.000 would see a property tax savings of 5426. The plan would close tax loopholes by eliminating preferential tax treatment for banks and insurance companies, along with conforming state tax treatment for large lottery winners and active military personnel with the federal tax system. Nashville Ladies Auxiliary celebrates 40th year At the annual Past Com­ manders, past Presidents, and Life Members Banquet on April 9, the Auxiliary to VFW Post 8260 celebrated its 40th anniversary. Department Quartermaster Clarence Schumacher, Aux­ iliary Department Senior Vice Audrey Dillon, 8th District Commander Mike Willard, 8th District Senior Vice Ruth Pauter, attended the function. Dillon presented the auxiliary with a citation from the State President, Margery Moore to the auxiliary for its 40 years of service to the V.F.W. A special plaque was presented to Leon Ackett for his years- of selling the V.F.W. Buddy Poppy for the post. His wife Helen was presented with her 40-year pin from the auxiliary. The auxiliary presented anyone with a key fob in the shape of the state of Michigan with the date and year the aux­ iliary was instituted. A dance followed the banquet with music by “Legacy”. Government-schools joint auction set for April 23 Stanton’s Auctioneers of Vermontville, report that the spring Govermental/Schools Auction for Kalamazoo is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 at 9 a.m. at 2900 Lake Street (Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds), Kalamazoo. Over 35 vehicles including 1984 Dodge Diplomats and Aires, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Vans and a 1977 and 1978 Pontiac Trans Ams will be offered plus a number of firearms, approximately 120 bicycles of all makes and models, office equoiment. automotive items and all types of miscellaneous articles. Agencies participating in the auction include die City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo Township and Kalamazoo Public Schools. The doors will open for in­ spection at 8 a.m. with the bicycles selling at 10 a.m. and the vehicles at 12 noon. Call Stanton's Auctioneers, 144 S. Main, Vermontville, MI 49096. 517/726-0181 or 726-0555 for a flyer. PARTS & SERVICE QTic/sarcls R V IC E • SAL^ECS L^E CS E • SERVICE H_I____________________ ^^pp Hance We service all brands 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... 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Nolen, First Congregational Church 9:35 a.m Greetings Vermontville Village President: Beverly “Sue" Villanueva President, Syrup Festival Association: Stanley Trumble President, Chamber of Commerce: Doug Durkee Maple Valley Jazz Band Director: Dennis Vanderhoeff 9: 30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m 10: 30 a.m Children’s Parade Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher 11: 00 a.m Presentation of Queen and Court Queen: Jennifer Fisher; Alternate: Marguerite Schippel Crowning of 1988 Queen by 1987 Queen Amy Walker Presentation of 1988 Honored Citizen Flossie Corey Talent Winners on Stage 11: 30 a.m Announce winners of Maple products and Festival contests Visit the concessions and exhibits. Try the Maple products. 12: 00 noon Entertainment by Charlotte Senior Citizens Kitchen Band 12:30 p.m 1: 00 p.m Entertainment by “Al's One Man Variety Band” Allen Mott - Cassopolis 2: 00 p.m Grand Parade Parade Theme: by Sommer Kellogg, 5th Grade, Maplewood “Sweetness Through the Seasons” Parade Committee: Sally Martin / Grand Marshal: Flossie Corey Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, Talent Winners 3: 00 p.m. 4: 00 p.m Corn Cob Cloggers, Grand Ledge 5: 00 p.m Square Dance Exhibition by Ringo Swingos 6: 00 p.m Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull 7: 30 p.m Square Dance Maple Valley High School; Callers: Roger Nicols; Cuer: Jim Alderson Sunday, April 24, 1988 Band Boosters will serve pancakes 8:00 a.m 8: 00 a.m. to noon American Legion will serve pancakes Arts & Crafts, Maplewood School 9: 00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m — Program Subject to Change — 11: 00 a.m ................... Union Church Services, First Congregational Church Rev. Sally J. Nolen, First Congregational Church and Rev. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 38 — Tuesday, April 26, 1988 Syrup Festival well-attended despite weather by Shelly Sulser Last weekend’s 48th Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival left a sweet taste in the mouth of corporation president Stan Trumble who said he was pleased with the attendance all three days. “I think with the weather we had, I thought it was exepctionally well attended,” Trumble said. Temperatures lingered in the mid-40’s with wind blow­ ing most of Saturday. The sun made several brief ap­ pearances throughout the day, one during the afternoon grand parade. attended Friday night’s talent Trumble said greater wind competition at the downtown speeds later in the day forced stage where a large field of some stage events to be contestants took part. rescheduled on Sunday but a In the junior division, combination of festival Jeremy Link of Charlotte was highlights kept the crowds first with his drum solo. Se­ interested. cond place went to Platinum ‘‘It’s a combination of Plus of Nashville, a dance many things. Of course the group made up of Allison maple syrup and the pro­ Burpee, Teri Sessions and ducers have a lot to do with it. Cheri Sessions. I think the arts and crafts br­ In third place in the junior ing a lot of people no matter division was Travis Anway of what there is,” he said. “We Lake Odessa who played the had quite a few people from banjo. Tied for fourth were Chicago and Detroit.” “The Train Gang” from A larger than normal crowd Nashville, a dance group composed of Jesi French, Tina Nelson, Kristin Sprague and the “Hot Peppers,” a dance team of Dana Hasselback and Tracey Gavitt. Honorable mention went to the Maple Valley Elementary Honors Choir directed by Carol Kersten and to Bess Ann Martin and Erin Hokanson, a dance act. Lisa Corkwell was the senior division winner in the talent contest, with her song, “The Time is Now.” In second place were “Us Girls,” a jazz dance combina- Oukrust gets year in jail for deaths by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Robert Oukrust, the driver in a fiery crash that left two dead last fall, was sentenced last week to one year in jail plus $4,000 in fines and court costs. He was also ordered to perform over 500 hours of community service and to pay the funeral expenses of the two passengers killed in the accident. A jury convicted the 23-year-old Vermontville resident of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle on March 23. The Nov. 27 accident took the lives of Greg Bumford, 25, of Vermontville, and Sheila Allen, 15, of Nashville. At his trial, police testified Oukrust was driving 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when his truck left the road and struck a tree on Sherman Street in Nashville. The pickup truck fell onto its right side and burst into flames, trapping Allen inside the cab and pinning Bumford underneath. Bumford, of 484 1/2 E. Main St., died the next day in the burn treatment unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Allen, of 124 S. Main St., died Dec. 8 at Bronson. 'She had suffered burns on 70 percent of her body. Witnesses said Oukrust had been drinking steadily for nine hours prior to the early evening accident. A lab technician from Pennock Hospital testified Oukrust registered a blood alcohol level of .24 - more than twice the level at which a Michigan driver is considered legally drunk. Originally charged with the more serious offense of involuntary manslaughter, which carried a penalty ofup to 15 years in prison, die jury found Oukrust guilty of the lesser offense of negligent riifi j Michigan Maple Syrup Association Queen Amy Walker of Vermontville had a special seat in the parade. tion of Karris True and Angie Smith. Ginger Slovinski of Hastings was third with her solo and Helena Lehman and Kristin Reid were fourth as “Fast Forward” with their dance routine. Angie Thompson of Nashville tied for fifth with her vocal solo with Bill Jack Reynolds of Vermontville who performed a piano solo. Honorable mention in the senior division went to Kelly Hoefler and Phil Peterson who sang, “Honeybun” from the Maple Valley High School production of “South Pacific.” Winners in the Saturday morning children’s parade were: First - Chuck Brand, Jason Pruitt, Robert and Rebecca Bush, Jamie Rasey Continued on Page 8— Continued on Page 2— Car crashes into party store; driver seriously hurt A Charlotte man is in serious condition at Sparrow Hospital with injuries he suf­ fered after this car he was driving rammed into JR's Party Mart at a high rate of speed late Saturday. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser A Charlotte man is listed in serious condition at Spanow Hospital in Lansing with in­ juries he suffered when his car smashed into JR’s Party Mart on Ionia Road late Saturday. Authorities say Michael Gregory Nortley, 32, of 4395 W. Five Point, Charlotte was traveling at a high rate of speed when his southbound car crossed the centerline of Ionia Road south of Vermont­ ville, left the roadway and crashed into a packed car and the south corner of the building. Nortley, who was not wear­ ing a seatbelt, was taken to Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte by the Vermont­ ville Ambulance, and was later transferred to Sparrow Hospital. There were no passengers in the vehicle, Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies report. Continued on Page 2— Plywood had already been used Sunday to cover the damage to JR's Party Mart caused by teh Saturday crash. �The Maple Valley Newt MaehviHe. Tuesday, March I. 1988 — Page 2 Green granted delay of remove Continued from front pope choke not to comply." *Hughe said. But Witzel Mid the *v*i refusal iq *eQompnxni Judge Hudson E Deming or Richard M Shuster win hear the appeal. If the appeal is turned dow n at that level. Witzel said he wmydJakc the case one step hrfcher to the Michigan Court privacy fbnee K what led to the appeal "We asked about what if of Appeals * The ccatawersy between we were to install a closed, tight. six-foot privacy fence?’* Qpeqp and Iheopunctl began he said. "They Mid no. That’s */■ *drtrihef ivhfr' w'.lye * Qk village council passed orwhy we’re appealing * dinance No. 10-9-86. which "They’ve taken a very hard prohibits the storag of stand on this ever since the dismantled, partially beginning.'- Witzel Mid. dismantled or inoperable Witzel Mid he first filed for motor vehicles, boats, the appeal shortly after the machinery or equipment conviction. Now he hat to file According to the ordinance, t*rans npts of the district court inoperable vehicles may re­ case Later, briefs will have to main outside of an enclosed he filed by Witzel and the building for no more than 15 village » attorney, and the days. process will end with oral Green was cited for arguments violating the ordinance by Either Fifth Circuit Court Nashville Police Sgt Gene Koetje in Duxmbar 1986 and March 1987 in April, the village filed charges against Green after he refused to remove the cars — soane of which have been on the property * since Green's father began the business in the *1954^ •* Green axpacd the ordinance was unconstitutional, both because n was passed after the cars were in place and because ■t would effectively put him out of business. In April 1987. Judge Holman ruled that the or­ dinance is constitutional because the village govern­ ment has the right to pass and enforce laws. How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 luto-Owner fnewvncr 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE TkzNo PrMi/m. fapQe,’ Nashville to hire surveyor to settle question by Joyce Snow The Nashville Village Council will hire a surveyor to settle the question of the lines of description and ultimately the ownership of an area call­ ed Lot 27, behind stores on the west side of main street. Both the village and a Nashville couple, Richard and Paulette Sweet, currently claim ownership to the lot. The village and Sweets have papers leading each to believe that the property belongs to them. “I think there is a question of ownership...I don’t know why...There’s been a question for years,” said Village Presi­ dent John Hughes at last week’s council meeting. “We'll settle the question once and for all about who owns it,” Hughes said. “We’ll gel it taken care of.” Richard Sweet said he was willing to concede to whatever the survey revealed. The village has allowed semi trucks to park on the lol in past years, and Sweet noted that diesel fuel slicks from semis parking on the area have “wasted the whole front area of Lot 27...I’ve main­ tained that lot for over seven years.” In business later, trustee Carl Tobias, on behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Com- M.V. grad named to honors band continued from front page band conductor, Professor Dennis Svendsen. Sleeper is currently a sophomore at Grand Valley State University where he is studying to be a high school or college level music instructor. While a student at Maple Valley, Sleeper was a member of the marching band for seven years, was involved in the school jazz band, earned a scholarship to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and received the John Phillips Sousa Award at his graduation. He was also named to the Michigan All-State Lions Club Band for two con­ secutive years during his high school career. The band mar­ ched in parades at the Lions Club International Conven­ tions in Dallas in 1985 and in New Orleans in 1986. Sleeper first learned to play the alto saxophone while in the sixth grade. He has since learned to play all other types of saxophones and clarinets. mittee, recommended dial if ownership is in favor of the village, a large post should be installed on each of the four comers of the lot to mark the area where the semi-trucks would be allowed to park. He also suggested that the area be leased to the truckers' group. Truck driver Harold Hum­ mel said he was willing to lease it and then divide up the costs between truckers. A fee of $25 per year was recommended. In another matter, the coun­ cil agreed to rent four parking spots behind the village hall for a $5 monthly fee. The two nearby apartments and Smokey and Flo's Restaurant will be given the first option to rent them. Tobias, who had a con­ ference with the county register of deeds on behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, recommended establishing and renting the parking spots behind the hall. “This would insure the council would retain legal control over the property,’’ he said. “Without a monetary commitment you give up some of that control. “We could have a sticker (for whoever rents the spots) for the vehicles that are allow­ ed to park there. If a car is parked there without a sticker, it will be towed away,” Tobias added. Hughes said, “Carl found out that right-of-way means access across. The only thing in question here then is the $5 fee. We do want control,” said Hughes before the coun­ cil voted. It’s clear that for “legal control we need some kind of monetary commit- CARD SHOWER for Viola Bennett’s EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ....... 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m REV. GLENN 0. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ n a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Comer of Broadway and Center In Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education.,k9:30 am. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 am Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Send cards to ... 2003 Longs Riverside Park, Melbourne, FL 32935 Pre-Shampoo Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. Marsha - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Joberta - Monday Tuesday, Friday &, Saturday "The MlfrOFSv Image" Sylvia - Wednesday M|Ll>Ok2 llUOae," FRENCH BRAIDS Count down to Spring 35 Days REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL NASHVILLE North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study......... 7 p.m. Sun. School.......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.......... ... 11 a.m. P.M. Service.......... .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service......... .... 7 p.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study.......... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Mon., Tues., Wed., .*T,hur Saturdays 9 to ? BAPTIST CHURCH FULL GOSPEL E 00 vUIw UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. LYNN WAGNER w 80th BIRTHDAY • March 6th Area Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE ment," he said. The council approved plans to have Reith Riley handle a curb and gutter project on State Street for $30,000. The price includes pavement ofthe street which will go from the intersection of Railroad Street to Sherman. Trustee Ben Mason added that half of the cost is allocated to the property owners over a period of time. Hughes noted that property owners had been notified some time ago and would again be notified. Support was given by the council for the planting of about 800 maple trees to be used as a buffer zone on the front of the sewer property. It was reported that Leon Frith, superintendent of Public Works, in conjunction with Future Farmers of America members of the agricultural department of Maple Valley High School will plant the trees. There are about 20 acres and it was stated that the land will never be used for anything else. The trees planted this year will all be maples and will be four to six feet high. The goal is to build up a sugar bush for future generations. The trees will be purchased from Horocks Nursery, located in Ionia, at less than $4,000. A policy addition approved at the Jan. 26 meeting regar­ ding firefighters was amended by the council. The change states that if a firefighter is called to a fire, the person will receive up to two hours pay. Firefighters won’t get paid for two hours unless the fire lasts CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.......................7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Frl. 9-5 ft MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 0 a.m. 1 a.m. ..7 p.m. Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... .9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN �Nashville to hire continued from page 2 w "».. jsb w N'< m !>Jss !%>2 SJ’s' < SS b iss SW % sji? % ’Ssj "’HlHl UsS UsS ^ SS^ st 1 ? «S > *>'< ■i, Ski?.‘l ■*’,»*>. s* • MtC’* Jt ,h*.j‘l» s* lid s **’ Hhl S S V ’ktu? *ktu?' 1 Kty *lfelk|«»»Ii! Ii ! I^s to s I » at least that long. The Finance Committee recommended that trustees receive $30 a meeting instead of $25 as they do now. The committee also recommended the village president receive a flat feet of $1,500 a year rather than the currentt per meeting pay. “There’s a lot more responsibility now than there was even four years ago,” said Hughes. “This is getting to be a pretty big business,” he added. The Finance Committee also suggested reducing the pay for assessor from $500 to $50. This is because the township actually does the assessing, not the village. Suggestions made by that committee also include an in­ crease in water fees from 80 cents to 90 cents a thousand gallons and raising hook-up fees. This is the last year the village will need to assess a mill for sewer bond. “This year’s collection will put us in the ballpark to pay it off,” stated Hughes. “And we are currently assessing under the limit for a common, law village.” A letter has been sent to the Eaton County Commis­ sioners, on behalf ofthe coun­ cil, requesting the length of Curtis Road from Reed Street (Nashville Highway) 2,350 feet south to the village limit be given to the village. The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 1. 1988 — Page 3 Rose Heaton expressed con­ cern about Nashville’s rental units. She said many of them are in need ofrepair, especial­ ly some rented by Social Ser­ vices clients. She said when she worked in Ingham County a renter’s money could be put into an escrow fund if the building was found under code regulations and that the landlord could not get the rent until improvements had been made to bring the rental up to code. Upon investigation into Barry County’s system, she said she was told that the county has no inspector for these purposes. She asked if the council could send a letter to the Barry County Board of Commissioners regarding the matter and the council agreed. Larry Filter asked the coun­ cil to check local cable TV rates. He said rates in many of the close surrounding areas are much lower than the rates Nashville residents are paying. Councilman Ray Hinckley reported that the Committee for Home Improvement had met and finalized rules. He said the council should expect to pay $1,000 in April and S500 quarterly for die next two years as its share of the p. project. Hughes said the council had received notice that Sydney Green’s appeal for a stay of proceedings would be heard Monday (Feb. 29) in District Court. Green had lost a suit to the village recently regarding the constitutionality of a village junk ordinance. In other legal business, Hughes said Ray Boise was served papers for (allegedly) not cleaning up after tearing down the old freight depot building, on the southeast side of town, without a permit. Hughes proclaimed March 6-12 Girl Scout Week in the village ofNashville and urged community support. How about a nice boring investment that pays you plenty with no risk? Vermontville Syrup Festival will sponsor photo contest locally Snapping pictures at the up­ coming Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival might make you a photo contest winner. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation, in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions and the Coca Cola Corp., is sponsoring a contest for amatuer photographers. The syrup season and festival weekend provide am­ ble photo opportunities for the contest, said a spokesperson. Photos taken will be judged in the ’ following catagories: family in action, youth ac­ tivities and Michigan agriculture. 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Eaton Federal Charlotte Rotary Club OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 Art Auction March 5 at the American Legion Hall Q �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 4 Good old days" of root beer, bakery pranks and four salesmen l The narrow "sitting" Thefollowing is the ninth in a series ofboyhood recollec­ tions by Howard Belson of rural Hastings. His writings recall Nashville ofthe 1920s and ’30s, at the time when his parents, the Elmer Belson, owned and operated a bakery­ restaurant in what until recently was known as the Thomapple General Store. A 1934 graduate of Nashville High school, Belson remembers many aspects of life on and around Main Street some 60 years ago, observed while he was a young lad growing up in that area. ledge that became a literal "hot spot con be seen just left of the utility pole in this circa-1908 photo, taken several years before the Belsons owned the bakery. The family's friendship with a telephone line foreman helped them solve the problem of window "sitters’ in a humorous way. In its earliest day the place (small white building behind pole) was a saloon, then for a number of years was a bakery-restaurant. linemen heard us discussing how to put a stop to the men sitting in front of our display window. He said he would show us how to solve the problem. He wired the metal strip they sat on and ran a wire back through the basement, then told me to crank the telephone megneto whenever a group sat down out front. I In the late 1920s farmers could not see the result of this began to want the conve­ but those who witnessed it niences enjoyed by their city said that the men shot up in cousins. They wanted the air the minute the juice hit refrigerators, milking them. machines and something bet­ While we had the magneto ter than kerosene lanterns by we experimented with it. All of the bakery crew formed a which to do chores. Consumers Power Com­ circle and joined hands, then pany was reluctant to extend had me crank the magneto as their lines out into the country hard as I could. It turned out before the R.E.A. (Rural so much juice that they could Electrification Administra­ not let go of each other’s In the 1930s, Consumers Power maintained a tion, a government agency hands. When the waitresses Nashville office, located on the west side of Main established in 1935 to bring came through the door to .the Street just south of Sherman. Howard Belson remem­ electricity to rural areas ofthe bake shop they would grab bers the utility company line crews as a "lively United States). Consumers their ears and make them bunch", whose ample salaries were an economic Power quoted a price of scream. This seemed like fun boon to whichever locale they worked. Former local $1,000 to bring power to one until someone said Howard dry goods store owner Clara Hanneman is seen in this man’s farm, but R.E.A. con­ had not had any juice, so they photo taken some 50 years ago. Joe Hurd's garage structed the line at no cost to got hold of both my ears and and Mary White's Main Cafe are visible in the the farmer (though the tax­ really let me have it. background. Bakery business was hard payer in general, paid). Also about this time Bell Telephone work but fun. Chester Company had one of its big­ Caulkins was an almost daily gest expansions into rural visitor and played his mouth organ. Later, a country music areas. Just before the crash of celebrity sang the news every 1929 people seemed to have morning on the radio, and we more cash than they had had got Chester to do the same for in a long time, and hard times us. He wasn’t bad at it. And then there were the did not hit Nashville until salesmen: some flour much later than 1929. This expansion of utilities salesmen were the biggest tail­ was good for the country. The tale-tellers in the nation. linemen were well paid and Bakers bought flour by the spent their cash wherever they barrel, which consisted of were working. When they four ninety-nine and one-half were in this area, at about five lb. bags. This was contracted minutes to twelve the power for at a certain price per year, company trucks would roll in­ to be ordered as needed. to Nashville and the men These salesmen always had a would come to the bakery for sob story: the weather was so their noon meal. Trucks lined wet the wheat was sprouting both sides of Maple Street. in the stack, or, the drought These linemen were a lively was so bad that flour would be bunch and they didn’t seem to a lot higher in price. One sideline of being a mind waiting in line to wash baker was the sale of flour up in our small washroom. A little later the Bell sacks. It seemed everyone linemen would drive into town wanted them. We used a lot of to eat. We got to know some them for dish towels. One of these men quite well, large family made all their especially the boss of the underwear from flour sacks, which we sold at five cents telephone linemen. The south window of our each. Also in those days .bakery was the display area farmers bought chicken feed for our baked goods. A person in cloth bags of colored pat­ walking by on the sidewalk tern, and this material was us­ could look over the display ed for dresses, etc. Later, the government plac­ and pick out something that Ernest L. Appelman, longtime local employee of the pleased them. In front of both ed a tax on a barrel of flour. I power company, is seen atop a utility pole in this windows was a ledge about believe the amount was $4 per early photo. Linemen of a somewhat later era frequented the Belsons' bakery during the time that six inches wide. A bunch of barrel, but I am not sure. The retired men began to use it as first that a baker knew service was bl eing extended to farmers, who yearned a seat to sit and talk and chew anything about this tax was tor electrical conveniences enjoyed by their ncity tobacco. . This, of course, when the trucks strated to load cousins". Appelman began work in 1912 for Thornapup all of our storage space ple Electric (original supplier of power to Nashville) caused potential customers, °n nued on when that company was purchased tespecially ehsep eacreaa. women, to avoid with sacks of flour — that which had been contracted for in 1922 by Consumers Power. One day the boss of the but not ordered. The flour company did not want to pay the tax so they shifted it to the baker. This tax was later declared unconstitutional, and the big bakeries that had paid the tax under protest had their money returned. But the small bakers who had not known enough to pay under protest lost their money. In the summertime Dr. Brown’s wife, Bessie, would take us to Thomapple Lake for a swim. She drove the doctor’s Willy’s-Knight fourdoor car, and always took along some homemade root beer. I thought that this tasted really good, so decided I would make a batch myself. For fifteen cents one could buy a bottle of Hires extract with directions for making root beer. The directions said to use a quarter of a cake of yeast. Our yeast at the bakery came in pound cakes and I put in a quarter of a pound, then placed the brew in the proof box to let it set. (The proof box was a large cabinet with hot steam to make the dough rise.) In about five hours the bakery smelled like a brewery, and the froth from my root beer mixture foamed over the top of the large ket­ tle. This excited one salesman who wanted to taste it. He drank a glass and declared it strong enough to give a man a headache. My first batch of root beer was a failure. But in those (Prohibition) days, stronger drink was available, delivered right to your door. One day as I started out to deliver bread I got as far as the drug store when a car drove up. The driver got out carrying a package wrapped in newspaper. Two men in a parked auto jumped out and grabbed him, and the fellow smashed his package on the curb. The two revenue men rushed into Von Furniss’ drug store and came out with sponges and started to sop up the evidence. Those that wanted hard liquor did not have to look very hard to find a drink. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tues., March 1 - 9:30 a.m. MAEH County Council Meeting, Farm Bureau Office Basement. Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 3 - 9:30 a.m., MAEH Lesson Day, “Stretching Your Food Dollar”, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Call Extension Office for reservations. Thursday, March 3 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Getting Into Country Living” series. (Mar. 3, 10 and 17) Eaton Rapids High School. Reservations required at Extension Office. Friday, March 4 - Professional Cattle Feeding Seminar, Part 2, Kalamazoo. Saturday, March 5 - Shooting Sports Round Up, Firearms 10:00 - Noon; Archery 1-3 p.m., Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 5-9 a.m. to noon, 4-H Modeling Clinic, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Monday, March 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, March 8-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, Eaton Intermediate School District. Tuesday, March 8 - 2-3:30 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, Grand Ledge Library. Tuesday, March 8 - 7:30-9 p.m. Bluebird Workshop, New Courthouse, Charlotte. Wednesday, March 9 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 12 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tri-County 4-H Workshop, Mason Middle School, Mason. Tuesday, March 15 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeo Club meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, March 16 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte. Saturday, March 19 - 4-8:30 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Bldg. Fairgrounds. �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 5 Parent Bill Quick holds a board while his daughter, Justine, hammers the nail. Burr Hartenburg works with Dan Herley and Robb Rosin. Thirty-three Maple Valley elementary students attended a workshop recently to learn about bluebirds. The workshop was held Saturday, Feb. 20 in the morning at Fuller Street Elementary School. The students, from grades three to six, watched a film on bluebirds and then built bir­ dhouses. Burr Hartenburg, a Maple Valley Jr. High teacher and Tom Leep, a DNR officer were the instructors for the session. Jan Mittelstaedt, the Nashville Community Education representative, set up the workshop. The lumber for the birdhouses was precut by Hi'iriiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiinnrmnfflm Vermontville news Hartenburg and the students nailed them together. Many parents also attended and assisted the children with their Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the whole family Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Hmillllimiiiiiiiii....... DNR officer Tom Leep shows Holly Hoyle how to assemble her bluebird house. STANTON'S WiucTioneeRs & rcaltorsBP (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNH STR£€T MCRMOriTMILLe. MICHIGAN 49096 HASHMiue _852-1717 REALTOR ALSO UCBtSSD M XXAMA MP OMO CH-85. IDEAL FOR HORSES - 40 acres with barn with box stalls and some fencing for only $69,900. Nicely remodeled 3 bedroom home, additional land available, nice shaded yard. terms on this nice four bedroom home at Thornapple■ Lake. Two car garage, double> lot, sea wall. Only $34,900. JUST $27,500 for this remodeled home. Some finishing work needed but would moke an excellent star­ ter or retirement property. Barn Barn included. included. V-44. TWO STORY bsye locatedI CH-80. M-23. NEW LISTING - LAKE PROP-■ ERTY - Possible land contractt n Verm^;0 L»V Contract1 terms. CH-83. $59,500 buys this three■ bedroom home on 10 acres. One and one-half baths, fullI basement, 2'/a car garage! plus a pole barn. Great prop--■ erty for the money. CH-81. ONE STORY country home with an attached garage. Nice floor plan and some applian­ ces included. V-43. COUNTRY PROPERTY - $32,500 for this four bedroom, two story home. garage, nice deck. Two car L-75. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - Only $29,500 for 60 acres of vacant land with approx. 25 acres of woods. Good land contract terms. Possible land split. L-79. GOOD BUILDING SITES - 80 acres of vacant land. Nice rolling property with woods and some lowland. WE NEED YOUR LISTING - LOTS L-77. TWO BUILDING OR MOBILE OF RECENT SALES BUT WE STILL HOME LOTS - Water and sewer HAVE BUYERS. CALL NOW SO WE available. Contract Only $5,000 each. CAN GO TO WORK FOR YOU! JOE: & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH.................. CHRIS STANTON........... BOB GARDNER................. CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict returned Feb. 20 from a 7 week trip. They call­ ed on and spent varying lengths of time with; Mrs. Joan Benedict and family in Rockville, Md.; Mrs. John Jagdfeld, in Lake City,; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Blarcom, Lady Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Carol Benedict, Nokomis, Mr. and Mrs. Fran­ cis Cates, Port Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. James Merritt, Center Hill (all Florida); Mr. and Mrs. Don Neumiller, Carriere, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walton, Cooksville,; Mr. and Mrs. Chet Holden, Duwas; Mr. and Mrs. James Bruce, Dumas; Mr. Wilbur Wilson, Cactus, (all Texas); Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henry and Miss Glenna Gorham, Liberal, Kans; Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wion and Michelle, Tempe, Ari; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Steward, Flagstaff, Air.; Mrs. Russell Rankin, Enid, Okla.; and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family, N. Manchester, Ind. They spent a week at Hilton Head Island, S.C., and saw many beautiful things in Arizona, including Glenn and Salt River Canyons, Zane Grey cabin at Payson, Rossevelt Dam, Oak Creek Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly several For Sale KAJHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. National Monuments with In­ dian ruins, Grand Canyon, and miles and miles of beautiful scenery in this beautiful state. 852-0712 852-9191 543-0598 .726-0331 852-1867 Call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone ... 852-9275 852-9481 Prepare now for the fastest growing employment area of the future — The Electronic STEP 1 Strong basic skills in English, math, science, humanities, typing, short­ hand, accounting and business machines. STEP 2 THREE STEPS TO A SECURE FUTURE Advanced vocational training-office block, data entry, computer account­ ing, data processing, le­ gal or medical secretary. STEP 3 Vocational-Technical Education! Don’t leave school without it. - Technical training in 12 associate degree pro­ grams available at Daven­ port College. Enroll Now in Davenport College and Eaton Vocational Programs terms. ADULTS Learn to Read projects. The students were also given two posters and infor­ mation on birds. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS For more information. See your high school counselor or call the Vocational Educa­ tion Department Inter­ mediate School District 543-5500 Ext. 60. EATON AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING and EMPLOYMENT SERVICES �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday March 1, 1988 — Page 6 Maple and other trees in jeopardy says local syrup producer Spanish exchange student Borja Goni, left, gets exposed to a little known American custom at the Vermontville party. Next to him is Tammy Mason. tion, is also a member ot the International and National Maple Syrup Association which holds meetings each year to update producers on new discoveries and techniques. Gearhart reported that she learned at the meeting, held recently in Duluth, Minn., that all kinds of trees around the country and world are dy­ ing from a variety of causes. “It’s all over,” she explained. “Acid rain, different diseases, leaf hopper. Acid rain takes the paraffin off the Vermontville’s annual Historical Society Sugaring Off Party Thursday. Gearhart, vice president of the Michigan Syrup Associa- by Shelly Sulser Acid rain, prevailing winds, bugs and pollution are killing the trees, said Charlotte Syrup Producer Fem Gearhart at Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or'... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSFD Sundays MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate $988 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen Jennifer Fisher, right, in­ troduces her court. From left is Cindy Rugg, Lesely Dipert and Marguerite Schippel. Also on the court is Raquel Wright. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 HOMER WINEGAR, GRI (Graduate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Realtors Institute) Broker JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" Charlotte area syrup producer Fern Gearhart, right, talks to the sugaring off crowd about the causes of increasing death to trees. Sitting at left is Vermont­ ville's first ever festival queen, Phyllis Kilpatrick, who wore the crown in 1940. She recalled her crown was too big and fell to her shoulders at her coronation. DOC OVERHOLT........ .Eve.. 726-0223 ......... 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER ......... 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI... ......... 852-1515 BUILT IN 1985 • TWO BEDROOM MANY NEW LARGE YARD IMPROVEMENTS & DWARF HOME on 10 acres for $30,000. - FRUIT “IN THE COUNTRY" ON 10 ACRES ■ □re features of this Vermontville 2-story, 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting). Price: $29,900. Includes 24x32 workshop/ garage wired for 220. This is a "must see” property to appreciate the value! !(V-245) NOW $47,500. Large 4 bedroom TREES built in 1983, (2 or 3 bedrooms), living room and kitchen - oak cup­ boards, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen win­ dows, and large deck. (CH-249) WALKOUT BASEMENT home, on Main Road east of Nashville - large rooms, 3 por­ ches, 1st floor laundry, nice yard and trees!!! Creek crosses property. Some buildings Call to see. (CH-214) BRICK 1 STORY • $19,500. Low utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1 'A car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! (V-240) ACRE (VL-259) montville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. (VL-124) 11 ACRES ■ FRONTS ON SMALL LAKE ZONED FOR MOBILE HOMES - Rolling, good building sites (will divide), some trees. Land contract terms w/low down payment. Price $11,000. (VL-144) FARM She said the tapping of the trees alone, however, does not harm them. Continued next page— r309 North Main Street, Nashville । NEW RATES :$40&0 0 EVERY DAY — Tuesday — ! i ■ 2 for the price of one! Phone 852-1948 Sun.-Thurs. 2-8; Fri. 2-9; Sat. 10-9 - BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story - 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH- and septic. bedrooms, library and parlor are features of this "turn of the century" home. Many original features plus new fur­ nace, vinyl siding and storm windows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) content and sap from maple trees along streets and roads has also been found to contain salt. CLASSES VACANT PARCELS APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ OPEN STONE PORCH (10x90), 5 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK NOW $140,000 VILLE - Partially wooded, well Additional 40 acres of land available. (CH-252) leaves and then bugs eat them.” The acid rain, she said, is caused by large companies that empty their waste into the air, affecting the ozone layer. “They’ve paid no attention to us,” Gearhart said. She said a polluted ozone can cause warmer weather which she feels is responsible for the decrease in syrup pro­ duction in recent years. Gearhart noted that stress and age is another major fac­ tor in the killing ofthe world’s tree population, including those in Vermontville. “They’re between the road and the sidewalk,” she noted. As a result, many are suffer­ ing from salt used for ice removal and air pollution (car exhaust). She said soil tested near some roadside trees has proven to have a high sodium FOR THIS 200 LIVESTOCK FARM All fenced for livestock, 25A woods, 120A tillable (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom "country home" sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. Priced at $140,000. Possible land con­ tract terms (F-123) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRES MATURE PINES & CREEK Several nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. ___________ (VI-227) 10 room home, 3 sijps, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. 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Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 7 not be tapped this year. “There were about 10 or 15 that we didn’t tap,” she said. “Some of them are close to the road and a lot of them are dead.” Gearhart stressed that it’s not only maple trees, however, that are suffering. “We gotta have the trees for oxygen,” she said. “I’m worried.” Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Baseball Program at Maple Valley High School would like to thank those who joined them at Friday nights spaghetti dinner. Thanks to you it was a good time and a big success. Lost & Found. Its on old tradition to me,” said Vermontville Historical Society member Her- i mina Southern. The hot syrup is stirred in a dish until it becomes hardened candy. Continued from page 6 A sign ofa stressed or dying tree is the absence of leaves six feet from its top. The next year, such a tree will be bare down to the middle, Gearhart said. Trees also fall victim to prevailing winds, she said, mainly in the eastern states. “The soil isn’t as good there. They said they tested it and it was almost vinegar,” noted Gearhart. “It’s not just in the east, though, it’s here too.” She said groups like the International and National Maple Syrup Association are trying to urge more govemment control on air pollutibh. Meanwhile, Gearhart said efforts to salvage the trees can include digging to the roots and fertilizing them. But as for many of Ver- Outgoing 1987 Vermontville Maple Syrup queen Amy Walker stirs hot syrup at the annual surgaring off party Thursday. j CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! I Let Us Do The Dirty Work I and You Can Have The! | Fun of Refinishing..,. । THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 558 Sherman> Nashville | * Stripping ★ Repair FOUND:: small sma male mae puppy, brown with white paws and chest, cannot keep, must find a home or else. Phone 852-1783 after 6 p.m. montville’s trees, “You aren’t going to have any if something isn’t done.” She Wanted said many can now only be usWANTED: 264 Winchester ed for firewood. 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Main (QUtl MOUSIRC LENDER �The Maple Volley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 8 Parents applaud Maple Valley Young Fives program Maplewood Young Fives student Angela Hulsebos practices reproducing shapes with rubber bands on a "geo board". favorable of it,” said by Shelly Sulser Although some parents have Maplewood Elementary been "hesitant” about enroll­ School Principal Dave ing their children in Maple Doozan, coordinator of the Valley's developmental program in his building. kindergarten, they are now “They seem to really ap­ hailing the program as a preciate the opportunity.” In the Maple Valley School success. “Parents have been real District, developmental Youngsters learn pattern sequencing using colored blocks. PENNEY SUPPER V.F.W. Hall, Nashville, Michigan Serving ... Swiss Steak, Pork Chops, Kraut, Polish Sausage — 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. — Chairpersons: Teresa Kellogg & Vickie Banks Saturday, March 5 kindergarten is referred to as “Young Fives,” and is designed to nurture the educa­ tional development ofchildren who are old enough to enter kindergarten but lack some of the emotional, motor or social skills to successfully handle the curriculum, reads a class description sheet. Vermontville Hardware SALE Bring in this ad for 10% of any purchase 3/1/88 to 3/5/88 Peanut Days Back by Popular Demand — Free Coffee — Off The program has been in place for three years at Maple Valley’s Maplewood Elemen­ tary School where children from both the communities of Vermontville and Nashville are instructed by Merry Ossenheimer. At Fuller School, the program was im­ plemented for the first time this school year taught by Teresa Duffy. “(Some parents) are hesi­ tant but after they hear about the program they usually ac­ cept it,” Doozan said. “They’re usually pleased with the program.” Children who will be five years of age on Dec. 1 take part in the annual kindergarten screening the previous school year. All kindergarten teachers, trained in the use of the method, ad­ minister the Gesell Test of Basic Skills to students during the screening. This year’s testing, known as “Kindergarten Roundup,” is scheduled for May 16-19. Parents are asked to contact the appropriate school building to schedule testing, Doozan said. “It’s a national test given to test the level of develop­ ment,” Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School Principal Joy Frith said. At that time, the youngsters are asked to perform some pencil and paper activities where they reproduce objects. They also will reproduce a structure using blocks and are asked several questions about their interests. “They complete a ‘man’ figure and how they complete it tells at what developmental stage they are,” said Frith, “and they do some growth and motor skills activities.” Frith added that teachers giv­ ing the tests take note ofman­ nerisms, facial awareness and language development as well. After the testing is com­ pleted, the teachers meet together with Frith and Doozan to discuss the results. “Then we send a letter tell­ ing them (the parents) what class the child will best fit into and why. And we offer to meet with them to discuss it,” she added. Some parents so Making letters and numbers in sand is one method used to familiarize students with math and reading. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Maplewood Young Fives teacher Merry Ossenheimer helps Sarah Oster with a math problem. highly favor the teaching methods that they request to have their child enrolled in developmental kindergarten, said Doozan. But children cannot be admitted to the class unless testing proves it would be beneficial. During the first semester of the half-day classes, students Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 9 AAaple Valley Young Fives program, continued experience socialization games, cutting and pasting skills, painting activities, col­ oring skills and reading readiness skills such as distinquishing between same and different objects, recognizing colors and spacial placements like up and down, in and out, over and under, top and bot­ tom, high and low, etc. They also learn to recognize their name in print, and write their name. For example Frith noted that during one session she observed, Fuller School Young Fives teacher Teresa Duffy had given her students rattles. “She was teaching the dif­ ference between loud and soft,” explained Frith. “She’d say ‘pick up the loud rattle’ or ‘pick up the soft rattle.’” Math readiness skills in­ volve teaching students to distinguish between shapes like circles, squares, triangles, rectangles and diamonds. They learn the dif­ ference between more and less, to categorize by color, shape and size, learn graphing skills, to count to ten and to count up to 10 objects. At Maplewood’s Young Fives morning and afternoon classes, Ossenheimer actively implements the Math Their Way method into her cur­ riculum where the youngsters learn basic introduction to math. “Everything they do is hands on,” explained Ossenheimer. “It’s nothing like regular kindergarten. They don’t use paper and pencil.” Using colored blocks, the students learn pattern sequencing. ‘‘Things work in se­ quence,”. noted Ossenheimer, “for reading, it’s one thing and one thing and another.” With what are called “geo boards,” the pupils practice reproducing patterns by copy­ ing a shape with a rubber band placed around small metal posts. “It’s good practice for get­ ting ready to write because they have to reproduce a let- book, it will be familier to ter,” Ossenheimer said. “We them. It will be automatic.” do a lot of things and we She added also that the repeat them over and over so students are learning to count they have a lot of different ex­ although they have trouble posures.” Her students also making the numbers. use a sand tray where the “Eye-hand coordination is students can trace a number. the biggie,” Ossenheimer “Then they can do it with pointed out. “They need to paper and pencil without learn to manipulate objects as anything to look at,” she said. opposed to writing them.” “It’s a step by step process — Frith explained the class many more steps than in serves to allow the youngsters regular kindergarten.” to develop at their own pace. In the second semester of “We all have our own time Young Fives, the students are clocks,” she said. “Just taught to cut on lines, color in because you’re five doesn’t lines, use different colors mean you’re ready to read.” when coloring, use paste cor­ The Riverside Reading rectly and reading readiness Readiness Program is used in involving the introduction of helping to teach the students letters and letter sounds, begin Various concepts “whereas in to write letters, and write their kindergarten, they’re taught names. They also learn ver­ phonic sounds,” Frith said. balization skills and increased “It’s a very planned program. use of the pencil. It’s not as academically In math skills the students: oriented toward reading.” are introduced to numbers After graduating from the 0-10; write numbers 1-10; Young Fives curriculum, the count up to 30 and are in­ students are either passed on troduced to the concept of ad­ to regular kindergarten the dition and subtraction. following school year or can In Ossenheimer’s class, the. be placed in first grade ifthey students are introduced to ad­ show excellent signs of dition and subtraction by lear­ development. ning to put things in groups of Frith feels the program is five or seven, for example. proving successful and will “What they’re doing is ad­ help students who might ding munipulatively — not on otherwise fail. paper at all — and they will “It helps prevent failure or subtract the same way,” retention. We’re hoping they Ossenheimer said. “Yes, will avoid some of that they’re learning adding and because they had the extra subtracting but it’s not with year at the beginning,” she paper and pencil. It’s in their noted. “I see it as a very heads. They may struggle valuable program and I hope with making the numbers but to continue it.” they can see how it works. Currently, there are 52 This way, they don’t know it’s Maple Valley School District addition and subtraction but youngsters enrolled in three when they get into the math Young Fives classes. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, March 7 *Salad, *Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, tater rounds, apple crisp. Tuesday, March 8 ♦Salad, *Burritos, ♦Macaroni & cheese, peas, cherry sauce, salad bar. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE 726-0330 Nashville PTO Carnival $ Friday, March 11 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FULLER STREET SCHOOL Theme: “Fairy Tales Come for supper • PIZZA • HOT DOGS • SLOPPY JOES Bring your family for fun games, food, cake walk, prizes. GRAND PRIZE: 13” Color TV Wednesday, March 9 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, ♦Ravioli, green beans, peaches, cookie. Thursday, March 10 School a.m., Parent/teacher conferences. Friday, March 11 School a.m., Parent/teacher conferences. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, March 7 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and butter, fresh fruit. Tuesday, March 8 Goulash, vegetable, bread and butter, mixed fruit, cookie. Wednesday, March 9 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, green beans, peanut butter sdw., pears. Thursday, March 10 School in a.m., only. In­ Service. Friday, March 11 » School in a.m., only, Conference. Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Monday, March 7 Pizza, peas, applesauce. Tuesday, March 8 Hamburger, french fries, peaches, pickles. Wednesday, March 9 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, juice, jelly sand­ wich, cookie. Thursday, March 10 End of 4th marking period, In-Service. No lunch. Friday, March 11 No School, possible make­ up day. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Area commodity distribution set Capital Area Community ty card at the Eaton County Courthouse, Charlotte or the Services, Inc. will resume the Action Center, 503 W. Henry Grand Ledge Senior Citizen distribution of commodity St., Charlotte. Office, 406 S. Bridge St., Persons 60 or over may ap­ Grand Ledge or the Eaton food in Eaton County on March 15-16. Persons should ply at the Eaton County Rapids Senior Citizen Office, present their cherry card at the Senior Citizen Office, Old 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids. site which matches their mail­ ing addressing: Olivet First Assembly of God 4767 Butterfield March 15, 9 a.m.-l p.m. Bellevue City Hall March 15, 9-4 p.m. March 16, 9-11 a.m. Sunfield Main St. March 15, 9-11 a.m. Vermontville First Congregational Church 110 S. Main St. March 16, 9-12 noon. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program the family income must be at or below the following guidelines. (Income Eligibili­ ty Guidelines for applicants under 60 years of age. Family Size, Income Levels. Income Eligibility Guidelines for ap­ plicants 60 years of age and older, Family Size, Income Levels respectively.) 1 - $7,150; 2 - $9,620; 3 Lee O. Stuart, M.D. 12,090. For each additional and ... C. R. Barnett M.D. family member add $2,470. 1 - $8,800; 2-$11,840; 3... have begun a ... $14,880. For each additional Family Practice, including Obstetrics family member add $3,040. Persons under 60 years of ... in the office of ... age may apply for a commodi- ANNOUNCEMENT! Thomas Myers, M.D. For Sale Automotive 1980 7, TON CHEVY pickup, no rust, in good shape; 1982 Buick Regal Station Wagon, with cruise, air conditioning, perfect shape. Call anytime 517-852-9023. (in Nashville) Appointments will be available on Tuesday mornings for prenatal or family care. Please call Dr. Myers’ office at 517-852-0804 for an appointment. �The AAople Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 10 Nashville, Vermontville PTO's fund balance beam project locally by Shelly Sulser Thanks to the Nashville and Vermontville Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), youngsters in Michele Skovera’s physical education classes at Maplewood and Fuller Street Elementary Schools now have balance beams to use in their gym­ nastics unit. Skovera said both PTOs funded the project through a Creative Teacher's Scholar­ ship Fund set up by the groups at both schools. The fund is used to purchase classroom needs not covered by the district school budget. The eight wooden beams and 16 standards were made by Jeremy Baker and Keith Metz, students in a Maple Valley High School wood shop class. Skovera said by having the wood shop students make the beams, the cost was kept down to only $45 for the lumber from each PTO. Balance beams are being used in the kindergarten gymnastics physical educa­ tion unit at Maplewood and Fuller Street schools. Keith Metz, left, and Jeremy Baker, Maple Valley High School shop class students, made eight balance beams and 16 standards for the Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools. Charlotte Rotary Club to hold "art auction” Saturday Mar. 5 Over 250 guests areexpeeled to enjoy wine and cheese while they bid for originalworks of art atthe Saturday March 5 art auction sponsored by the Charlotte Rotary Club. All of the pro­ ceeds will be used for the Charlotte Library fund, the Charlotte Business Retention and Expansion efforts and Rotary’s Polio plus project. Vince Ferris, Floyd Jewell and Susan Joostberns chairmen of the committee said response to the event has been enthusiastic. They ex­ tend an invitation to the public to participate in the preview and art auction which will take place at the Charlotte American Legion Hall, 1000 West Lawrence. The preview will begin at 7 p.m. with the auction slated for 8 p.m. Wine and cheese will be Served in addition to an open Styling fori Women, Men and Children Appointments Only lues. Wed, Thun, Fri. k Evening Saturday 9 • ? Wednesday — Dorothy McMillen SR. CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING W. Cas grove • Ph. 852-9667 Maple valley Carpet Care Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 R V ICE ----------- • • SALES LE S • SERVICE Hance We service all brands 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Justin VonAlstine tries out one of the new balance beams, paid for by the Maplewood and Nashville PTOs. PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ** MAYTAG * GENERAL ELECTRIC * KITCHEN AID wFRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN 4HOTPOINT OJENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • tarty Birds 6:15 Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY ^1 We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies "Sweetness through the Seasons" is Vermontville Festival parade theme Sommer Kellogg turned in Sommer is a fifth grader in the winning theme of Mrs. Williams class. Thanks “Sweetness Through the to Mrs. Williams for having Seasons”, for the Vermont­ her class turn in the themes as ville Maple Syrup Festival an English assignment, said a festival spokesperson. Grand Parade. Sommer is the son of Gary His theme was chosen from a large selection turned in by and Cindy Gilson ofVermont­ fourth, fifth, and sixth grade ville and Dennis and Julie students from Maplewood Kellogg of Lansing. Elementary School. WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK Richard j. ewing, owner . 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service And now for a limited time only ... COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Maple Valley Athletic Boosters EWING WELL DRILLING RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 PARTS & SERVICE cash bar and a door prize will be donated by Marlin Art, Inc. Featured in the collection are works by Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Matisse, Kaufman, Amen Calder, Mingolla, Lebadang, Dali, Yu and Vickers. Included are original signed lithographs, paintings, etchings, oil, watercolors and enamels. Bid­ ding will begin below $30 and upwards to $2500. Tickets are available at the Charlotte Chamber of Com­ merce or from any Charlotte Rotary member. Fassett BodyShop ★ FREE Installation ★ on purchase of a complete system. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 11 Free poetry contest offered— cluding a $1,000 grand prize. Says1 80-year old Poetry Editor-Lou Cole: “I have lov­ ed poets all my long life, and this is an opportunity for them to receive recognition for their World of Poetry is celebrating its 13th Anniver­ sary by offering a Free Poetry Contest to poets. Some 200 prizes are being awarded, totaling over $16,000 in- work.” The deadline is March 31. Interested poets may send One Poem Only, 21 lines or less, to: Free Poetry Contest, 2431 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, California 95817. GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET within said Village on ... MARCH 14, 1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, VIZ: (1) (1) (1) (1) (3) Students study 'solar system' Village Village Village Village Village President - 2 Year Term Clerk - 2 Year Term Treasurer - 2 Year Term Assessor - 2 Year Term Trustees - 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Students in Vicki Williams class at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermont­ ville made projects for their study of the solar system recently. Shown with their mobiles of the planets are Daniel Bailey, Matt Williams and Jason VanderVlucht. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) 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 contmuously open until 8 o clock in the evening, and not 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 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 Band members needed! The Maple Valley Com­ munity Band is in need of more band members. Several people have been a part of the band since it began 1 !6 years ago, but the group is always looking for more talent, said Maple Valley Community Education direc­ tor Kay Hartzler. “Many bands in larger cities hold auditions to limit their size. Here we welcome anyone who is interested in playing in our band,” com­ mented band member Mike Orman. He was one of the first to join the band. “We play for enjoyment and enjoy a break from our busy routine,” he said. The band meets once a week; on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the band room at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Nashville Hwy. near Vermontville. “You do not need to be afraid to join us even if you haven’t played since high school,” commented Orman. If anyone is interested in more information about the band, you may call Bessie Stewart at 1-517-852-9411, or the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 1-517-852-9275, or stop in during rehearsal and join the group. PAMELA GODBEY, Village Clerk LEAP YEAR SPECIAL SAVE80C Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50 79 Can pay up to $130 a day for 5 full years Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limi­ tations. and renewal provisions. SAVE 804 COUPON EXPIRES 4/15/88 LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121 Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY co pa y Save 809 on the purchase of two 1/2-liter 8-packs, two 6-packs of cans, two 2-liter bottles or one 12pack of cans of: Coca-Cola classic, Coke, diet Coke, caffeine free Coke, caffeine free diet Coke, cherry Coke, diet cherry Coke, TAB, Sprite, diet Sprite, Fresca, Mello Mello, or Minute Maid citrus sodas. TO THE DEALER: For each coupon you accept as our authorized agent, we will pay you the face value of this coupon plus 8c for handling allowance, provided you and your customer have complied with the terms of this offer. Any other application constitutes fraud. Invoices showing your purchase of suffic­ ient stock to cover all coupons must be shown upon request. Void if prohibprohib­ ited, taxed or restricted. Customer must pay any required bottle deposit and sales tax. Cash value 1/20 of 1 cent. This coupon may be redeemed by mailing to: The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan, P.O. Box 700040, El Paso, TX 88570-0040 ATTENTION DEALERS AND CONSUMERS: This coupon may not be redeemed for competitive products. Only 1 coupon per required purchase. Offer good only in territory served by The Coca-Cola Bottling Company off Michigan. Any other use constitutes fraud. Qualified products: "Coca-Cola," "Coker "Coca-Cola classic," "diet Coke." "caffeine free Coke," "caffeine free diet Coke," "cherry Coke," "diet cherry Coke," "TAB,” "Sprite," "diet Sprite," "Fresca," "Mello Yello," and "Minute Maid" are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. © 1988, The Coca-Cola Company. All rights reserved. 028032R �The Maple Valley Newt. Nashville Tuesday March 1, 1988 — Page 12 and State Accrediting organizations. B. Pino will contact Bob Watts' office .io make the corrections. These corrections will coincide with the brochure." Ayes: All. Absent: Hawk­ ins and Lehman. Motion carried. 3. Nashville Hardware Bill: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve pay­ ment from general fund in the amount of $125.72 to Nashville Hardware. Ayes: Flower, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Abstain: Brumm, conflict of interest. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. Motion defeated. 4. Bills: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve bills payable from general fund in the amount of $48,926.70. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. 5. Payrolls: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve the transfer of funds from general to payroll account as follows: January 15, $135,212.10; January 29, $141,181.10. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins and Lehman. Motion carried. 6. Communications: Mrs. Pino read a communica­ tion from Loren Lehman resigning as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education. 7. Resignation L. Lehman: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Flower to accept Loren Lohman's request for resignation from the Maple Valley Board of Education effective February 11, 1988. Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Pino. Absent: Hawk­ ins. Motion carried. 8. Administrator's Report: The administrator's report was given by Superintendent Wolff. 9. Reading: Mr. Jim DeHoag from Lakewood Schools updated the board on the progress thqt has been made with is assistance in the structured language approach to reading within the Maple Valley Schools. Principal Doozan and Mr. DeHoag strongly recommends continuing the program in lower elementary. 10. Second Reading: Mrs. Pino read the proposed policy "Student Representation On The Board of Education." There was consensus of the Minutes of Board of Education Regular Meeting — Jr.-Sr. High School Library Feb. 11, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, B. Pino. Absent: L. Lehman, D. Hawkins, K. Bahs, Student Rep. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Viele. Roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1988; minutes of the special meeting of January 18, 1988 and the special meeting of January 25, 1988 with #7 to read as follows: "It was. discussed to make corrections on the posting from Mr. Watts. These corrections are: REQUIREMENTS: Mini­ mum of an M.A. degree in School Administra­ tion or equivalent. Hold a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate. Meet the requirements set forth by the State Department of Education CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet on March 8,1988 at the Castleton Township Hail for the purpose of reviewing the property assessment roll. The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on Monday and Tuesday, March 14 and 15,1988 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show documentation why the 1988. valuation should be changed. The ratio of assessments and the multipliers used to at­ tain 50% of true cash value on the totalof each class are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER 48.83 Agricultural 1.02396 Commercial 47.29 1.05730 Industrial 50.00 1.00000 Residential 47.85 1.04493 Timber-Cutover 50.00 1.00000 Developmental 50.00 1.00000 JUSTIN COOLEY, Supervisor New arrivals— VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) STATE OF MICHIGAN at Vermontville Fire Barn within said Village on • Monday, March 14,1988 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, viz, One Village President One. Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — To Fill Vacancy Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 7 oSk>?kNin thk?11 the day of any election. the polls shall be opened at in°thl°ao th foreaoon-and shal*be continuously open until 8 o’clock inlhatSSaflh n2 longer' Every qualified e,ector present and in aLinionwwelda io vot!e.*the h0ur Prescribed for the closing thereof shall be Garry and Roberta Musser of Decatur, Texas are parents of a new son. Jason Thomas was born Wednesday, Feb. 24 and weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs. He joins big brothers Garrett Lee and Jordan at home. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musser of Vermontville, Yvonne Beebe of Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie of Vermont­ ville, and Dewey Musser of Hastings. Michael and Sandy (Hulbert) Duer of San Mar­ cos, Texas, announce the birth of a baby daughter, Danielle Marie, bom January 7. She weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz. Mrs. Eleanor Rasey, of Nashville, spent sometime in Texas helping to care for her daughter and granddaughter. 4-H Modeling clinic planned The 1988 Eaton County Modeling Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-noon in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Dance fitness, make-up and color analysis and modeling techniques will be part of the clinic. Door prizes, donated by local and national businesses, will be given away. board to accept this as the second reading. 11. Contract - T. Maurer: Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to approve Principal Doozan's recommendation and approve a leaching contract for Teresa Maurer as Chapter I Math teach for the period January 29 through June 10, 1988; salary $7,383.10. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 12. Apex: Principal Doozan reported on the Apex Program and recommended its continuance again during the 88-89 school year. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to participate in the Apex program again in the 88-89 school year; cost of $2.00 per student. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 13. "Lock In": Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve Judy Hager’s request and approve the "lock-in" for the everything of March 18 for the SADD organization. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 14. Used School Bus Bids: Board Secretary Mrs. Pino opened the following used school bus bids: ‘ ' 1975C International Monroe Combs, Texas...$529.75 Bus Mart, Indiana........... $486.01 Harold Stewart, Vermontville.......... .$400.00 Dixie Baptist Church, Clarkston............. 60.00 Tom Wiles, Indiana... .$275.00 1976D International $679.75 $656.01 $460.00 $375.00 Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to accept the high bid from Monroe Combs, $529.75 - 1975C; and $679.75 - 1976D. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 15. Used Equipment: The following bids were opened on used equipment: Spindler SanderWood Lathe Tom Joostberns.....................$25.00 $25.00 Sue Lea....................................... $25.00 $25.00 Mike Meade............................ $20.00 $20.00 Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to accept the high bid on the wood lathe from Sue Lea in the amount of $25.00. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Due to the tie for the high bid for the spindle spindl sander from Tom Joostberns and Sue Lea, the bids will be reopened. An ad will be placed in the Maple Valley News and bids will be accepted again. 16. Curriculum Coordinator: After considerable discussion and various comments were OWN YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL DISCOUNT SHOE STORE Offering over 300 top designer name brands and over 2000 styles at unbelievable retail prices of 6.75 and up. All first quality merchandise. ‘Andrew Geller ‘Evan Picone ‘Naturalizer ‘Liz Claiborne ‘Stride Rite ‘Bando­ line ‘Reebok ‘Amalfi *9 West ‘Gloria Vanderbilt and many more. Your “$” cash investment of $12,900.00 to $39,900.00 includes beginning inventory, training and fixtures. Call anytime. Prestige Fashions — 1-800-247-9127 — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, February 17, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Notice of Board of Review Meetings T The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Vermontville Fire Barn on □ Tuesday, March 8,1988 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. to review the roll. dMonday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p m and nn h-1Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. ...for the purpose of hearing individual appeals A tentative property5S beus^'^'^ °f 1 ’°r rea' a."d 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 off election. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk Edward Sampson Vermontville Township Supervisor �•■ijV TW Mopte Vrili) M«m. NmIi IB■. Twadoy March 1. IBM — Pag* 13 AM A ?&•. Maplewood Elementary names 'quiz bowl' champions Wk MJ w MJ wk ^1% *J l*«rt sl s ttot) oot!)) to!) h-X h-Xss -ss hJJ1** 14 H),1L, X 41X Wbem$„„ ...... pie.. .. Monitors for the quiz bowl championship were Sue Luyendyk and Glenna MacDonald, shown here quizzing the teams, while judges Kelly Hamilton and Bob Smith watch. <51toll ■ftw E fll Ki J Kij rw*^ p ’“I wriw w m « ■■ $conw fiMlopteijemwior iiiia'lndataWito ;isbej«K:'7 ;r ■nytime. 'f*-lint- (sixth grade). Amanda Ordiway (fifth grade) and Lind­ sey Krolik (fourth grade) dur­ ing the play-off event. The winning team edged in­ to first place by beating their opponents by one point after answering the final question correctly. The questions, taken from a junior trivia game, were asked of the teams before the fourth. fifth and sixth grade classes in the gymnasium by monitors Glenna MacDonald and Sue Luyendyk. The play-off was the climax of a four week event, organiz- ed by teacher Vicld Williams. The winning team will be that narrowed a field of 16 awarded certificates for their teams down to the final two. first place standing. The winning team, at left, was made up of Joshua Cerny, Lisa Wood and Joyelle Stine. The runners up at right were Lindsey Krolik, Rudy Othmer and Amanda Ordiway. Maplewood students Lisa Wood (sixth grade), Joyelle Stine (fifth grade) and Joshua Cerny (fourth grade) were Board of Education, continued from 12 proven the champion quiz received from the public concerning the con­ bowl team at Maplewood sideration of non-renewol of the Curriculum 230 N. Main, Nashville, MI Elementary School Thursday position at the end of his contract; the after a 60 question following motion was made: tournament. Nails into The team was pitted against Motion made Tobias, supported by Flower to • Tone into Spring another three person squad approve the resolution of consideration of consisting of Rudy Othmer non-renewal of the Curriculum Coordinator “ Class” contract (Dr. Schug); resolution as presented Enter our drawing for a ... and read by Superintendent Wolff. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Brumm, Flower, Pino, Tobias and FREE NOTEWORTHY LIMO RIDE Viele. No: None. Absent: Hawkins. Motion (1 hour) carried. t-’aW. 17. Comm. Reports: There was no reports at this time, however, G. Aldrich has met with the citizen's advisory facilities & equipment com­ mute; a meeting with building administrators will be scheduled. 18. Musical Contract: Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to extend a contract a Just purchase a ... Norma Acker to assist with the Jr.-Sr. High School Musical; "South Pacific". $625.00. or Nail Ayes: All. Motion carried. Extension Package of $50 19. April Board Meeting: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to reschedule the April or by March 31st. Board. Meeting to Monday, April 18 due to — Drawing March 31 — spring break and scheduled vacations. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 20. Board Member: Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to place an ad in the paper advising anyone interested in filling the vac­ We V you too! ancy on the board of education should contact Lori Chase keeps score for the quiz bowl the board in writing. A special meeting will be championships playoff Thurdays at Maplewood. held February 29 for the purpose of reviewing and appointing a board member; February 29, 1988 through June 30, 1988. Ayes; All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 7th grade eagers 21. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ends season 7-5 ted by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Harold King addressed the Board regarding an The Maple Valley seventh CFI-166.88 A.I.D.S. policy within the district. The motion graders defeated St. Philip Monday 40-36 to wrap up a was called. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. (Under the authority of Act 261 of the Public Acts of 1915, as amended) successful 7-5 season. Meeting adjourned. Time: 9:05 p.m. The Lions jumped out to an Proposed Minutes - These minutes are subject to WATERS OPEN TO TAKING FRESHWATER MUSSELS FOR 18-11 halftime lead and in­ approval at the March regular board meeting. creased the margin to 30-19 at COMMERCIAL PURPOSES BEATRICE PINO, Secretary the end of the third quarter. Under the authority of Section 7, Act 261 of the Public Acts The Tigers came roaring Board of Education of 1915, as amended, being section 307.57 of the Michigan back in the fourth quarter but Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its fell short. Maple Valley was led by February 6,1988, meeting ordered that for a period of ten Kyle Booker, 8 points. Kale years beginning April 1, 1988, it shall be unlawful to: Diperl, 10 points and Greg Garn 10 points. The highlights Take or attempt to take for commercial purposes of the season were defeating freshwater mussels from the inland waters of this state Portland in overtime and win­ except under the provisions of a culture or scientific ning the championship in the Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermont­ Olivet invitational investigation permit issued by the Director of the ville Townships are accepting home tournament. Department of Natural Resources. Bobbie’s 1-517-852-0940 for Spring • Tan Spring In sOMbMD Tanning, Toning more My special way to say Thank You COMMISSION ORDER HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN improvement applications from area home owners for their recently fund­ ed community home improvement pro­ gram. Eligible improvements include siding, new windows, insulation, addi­ tions, etc. For additional information contact your local government unit or call Cheryl Storey 616-693-2271 or 693-2748. Help Wanted CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermontville Townships are seeking general licensed contractors for their small cities community developement block grant program. Contact Cheryl Storey at 616-693-2271 or 693-2748 by March 10, 1988. This order shall take affect on April 1,1988, and shall re­ main effective through March 31, 1998. David 0. Olson, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Barbara E. McLeod Commission and Legislative Liaison Countersigned: Gordon E. Guyer Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Page 14 Lion eagers losing streak hits nine in 77-55 loss to Lakewood NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Castleton Township 98 S. Main Nashville, Ml 49073 March 1, 1988 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On or about March 16,1988, Castleton Township will re­ quest the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 943-383) for the following project: Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housing Program Home Improvement Program Castleton Maple Grove, and Vermontville Townships Barry and Eaton Counties, Ml COST OF PROJECT $200,000 CDBG/S77.000 MSHDA Funds An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by Castleton Township which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney Avenue, Clarksville, Ml and is available for public examination and copying, upon request. Castleton Township will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Castleton Township is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Township and Supervisor Justin Cooley, in his official capacity as Supervisor, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to en­ vironmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisified. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Township may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only If It is on one of the following bases: (a) That the certifi­ cation was not in fact executed by the chief exectuve of­ ficer or other officer of applicant approved by the state of Michigan; or(b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review proccess. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Party 58), and may be addressed to the state of Michigan, Department of Commerce, Office of Federal Grand Management, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after March 16,1988 will be considered by the State of Michigan. Justin Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township 98 S. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Simplicity Pre-season Treason. The factory would shoot us if they knew what we did with their suggested retail prices. HURRY! ONLY 2 LEFT! MODEL 7116H GARDEN TRACTOR • 16 HP Engine • 48”, 3 Blade Mower • Controlled Traction Dif­ ferential • Automatic Transmission • Infinite Speed Control Sugg. Retail Priee$5499 SAVE $1500 NOW ONLY Sale limited to current stock ofthis model! No interest. No monthly payments for 90 days. Buy it now and make no monthly payment for 90 days with the Simplicity Revolving Charge Plan. It’s available to qualified customers with approved credit for 15% down and easy monthly payments at an Annual Percentage Rate of 18%. Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 726-0569 |C& 130 South Main, Vermontville Maple Valley lost its ninth straight basketball game last Friday, a 77-55 decision to Lakewood. The loss drops the Lions to 5-13 overall while the Vikings upped their mark to 9-9. Lakewood started fast in the game, leading 19-11 at the end of the first period. The Vikes upped their margin to 41-23 at the half. An 18-14 third quarter spurt gave Lakewood a 59-37 lead as the fourth period opened. Lion coach Jerry Reese said his team couldn’t string together any amount ofquality minutes against the Vikings, who have now won four of their last six. “We played in spurts,” said Reese. “There wasn’t any consistency for 32 minutes, something for which we’ve been striving. We didn't come anywhere near that goal.” The Lions were hurt on the boards where Lakewood en­ joyed a 41-15 advantage. Lakewood also outshot the Lions. Lakewood hit 31-of-85 of its shots (36 percent) as op­ posed to 16-of-47 (34 percent) for the Lions. Matt Forell tossed in a game-high 21 points for the Lions while Barry Carpenter and Scot Lenz added nine each. The Lions travel to Jackson Northwest tonight and Pennfield on Friday. Maple Valley freshmen now 15-1 for season Last Friday night the Maple Valley Freshman team battled a tough Lakewood squad for 32 minutes before recording their 15th win ofthe season by a score of 76-65. After Lakewood took the lead for the first time in the 4th quarter 61-60, Maple Valley used the press to go on a 15-4 run over the last 4 minutes of the game. During the run Jason Hoefler hit 2 three pointers and 2 of2 free throws, half of his 16 points in the game. Scott Casteele hit all 6 of his free throws in the 4th quarter. Scott had an outstanding of­ fensive game with 29 total points. Jeff Moore produced his strongest complete game of the season shooting 75% from the field, scoring a season high of 17 points and pulling down 9 rebounds. Maple Valley has one home game remaining on Friday, March 4 at Maple Valley. At that game they will be attemp­ ting to complete their season undefeated in the SMAA. The game will be against Pennfield, the team that took M.V. to overtime before losing by 1 point. Come out early Friday night, the freshman game starts at 4:30 p.m. Lakewood's Dennis Sauers (40) and Mike Evans of Maple Valley (25) battle for a rebound in the Vikings' 77-55 win last Friday. Auto donated to EISD program Eaton Intermediate School District’s auto mechancis pro­ gram just received the dona­ tion of a vehicle from Harlen MacDowell of Grand Ledge. The automobile will pro­ vide a training vehicle for auto mechanics and auto body classes. According to Vocational Education Director Bill Wat­ son this vehicle will greatly benefit students involved in the programs. “This is just the kind of vehicle we need; often we’re offered inoperative vehicles in poor condition that cannot be used,” Watson said. Students in auto mechanics class spend one or two days a week in the classroom and three or four days in a lab situation. The latest diagnosis and repair equipment, such as, chasses dynamometer, oscelloscope and steam cleaner are available for students. Auto Body Repair classes teach students a variety of skills necessary for job place­ ment after graduation. Ex­ periences include introduction to hand and pheumatic tools, welding, brozing, spray equipment and collision damage repair techniques. MacDowell’s vehicle will provide excellent hands on op­ portunities for both of these classes. After repairs on the auto are completed it will be sold and profits used to fund student auto mechanics/body scholarships. Tom Edwards Auto Mar Quality USED CARS specializes in '80 to '86 cars • Warranties Available RYDER TRUCK RtenTAL 803 West State Street, Hastings Phone — 948-2001 COBB STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. WEIGHT CONTROL SEMINAR Monday, March 21, 8:30 p.m. t-$40°° Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS HU Do it yourself • 1 'A" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tank Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair For more information call . MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville KA Mr �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 1, 1988 — Pag* 15 Maple Valley buses receive car seats from B-O-C supervisors Mater - Klett exchange vows Ann Mater and Helmut Klett were united in marriage Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Ann is the daughter of Gene and Shirley Mater of Nashville. Helmutt is the son ofWalter and Anneliese Klett of Hard, Austria. The Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated at the ceremony for family and a few close friends. The couple are honeymoon­ ing in Florida. Shank and Clark engagement set Pictured left to right are Dan Metcalf, Lyle Leatherbery, Steve Cates Ashlev Cates In a new car seat, Mike Meyers, Gerald Aldrich, Priscilla Law, and Dave Nulf Not pictured are Paulette Strong, Dale Elowskl and Bob Daymen. Leatherberv presented the check to Aldrich for the purchase of 10 car seats on behalf of the B.O.C. Supervisor Council. One family can make a When the Cates contacted difference. the Maple Valley bus garage Steve and Cay Cates have a about buying newer seats they four year old daughter, Ashley, were told there was no money who attends Meadowview for the purchase. School in Charlotte, a school Not about to let the issue for physically and mentally rest, they sought outside help impaired children. for a donation for new seats. Ashley rides Maple Valley's With the help of bus driver Special Transportation bus Paulette Strong, the Cates were three days a week to school. able to determine that 10 seats According to Steve, due to were needed and the specifi­ Ashley's age and size (26 cations for the seats. inches tall) she must ride in a The Buick-Oldsmobilecar seat. So must several other Cadillac (B.O.C.) Supervisors children. Council heard their request and The Cates noticed the poor agreed to fund the $633.15 condition ofthe car seats in the needed to buy 10 Fisher Price bus. Some were ripped, some car seats. were held together with tape, The B.O.C. Supervisors m Ashley Cafes sits In and they were old. Rather than Council presented the check one of the new Fisher have Ashley ride in one, they February 23 at the Maple Price car seats. sent their car seat with her Valley bus garage. each day. 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Hall's office TOLL FREE at 1-800-543-5940 or 1-800-543-5921, Monday, through Thursday, between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ONLY! Please call on or before Thurs., Mar. 3, 1988. E.O.E. M/F For a fair deal on a new or used car or truck See me today at... LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIXIE CHEVROLET • Prosecutors would have ad­ ditional opportunities to ap­ peal sentencing decisions under legislation approved to­ day by the Michigan House, according to an Eaton County lawmaker who sponsored the bill. State Representative Frank Fitzgerald (R-Grand Ledge) said the legislation (HB 4719) would ensure that prosecutors have the same right at appeal that a defendant has, within the limits of constitutional prohibitions against double jeopardy. The bill, passed on a 89-2 , vote, is part ofthe 69-bill anti­ crime package workings its way through the Legislature. “We need to create a level playing field,” Fitzgerald said. “Prosecutors have been operating at a disadvantage. Tliey should be able to appeal sentencing decisions when it is believed the court has made an error.” Fitzgerald said this could be especially important in sentences, such as the proba­ tion imposed for the beating death of Vincent Chin, which angered the public. “The bill would enable pro­ secutors to seek appellate review of outrageously mild sentences, as well as other judicial errors,” Fitzgerald said. OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph, Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Phone 945-9554 for . ACTION-ADS! Career Days planned here Members of the Nashville and Vermontville Chambers of Commerce, school ad­ ministrators, and the Maple Valley Community Education coordinator and representatives met again recently to discuss the Community Resource Directory and plans for a ninth grade career pro­ gram coming up this spring. Information for the direc­ tories is being collected by Chamber members and the Community Education representatives. Information was to be collected by Feb. 26. The program for the ninth graders will be called “Job Talk.” It will be held May 5 and 6. The first day, several community people will talk with the students during their physical education classes. The topics will include: Thinking about your Career, How to Start a Small Business, What Do You Need To Do To Get A Summer Job?, and Our Conununity. The procedure for the follow­ ing day will also be explained. On May 6, the students will be divided into small groups and will have an opportunity to listen to 10 local business people who will discuss many different topics. The students will have approximately 10 minutes with each presenter. The presenters will discuss a variety of topics, such as education necessary for their job, how they got into their position, the likes and dislikes of their position, what they look for in and expect of their employees and more. Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions of their presenters. Plans are continuing and people are being contacted now to a part of the program. In attendance at the plann­ ing session were: Dave Mace, Bea Gillaspie, Larry Lenz, Ed Sampson, Joy Frith, Jan Mittelstaedt, Hildred Peabody and Kay Hartzler. 4-H pancake supper set for March 19 Make plans now to attend the Eaton County 4-H Coun­ cil’s ninth annual 4-H Pancake Supper on Saturday, March 19. Serving will be from 4-8:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The supper is open to the public. Entertainment, clowns, door prizes, a cakewalk, delicious food and excellent service by 4-H members and volunteers will be featured at the supper. Mr. and Mrs. James Shank ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Kristine, to Michael Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark of Haslett. Deanna is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and Michael is a 1985 graduate of Haslett High School. 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Mich 490$£ „ rP»P- Bo^A, Nashville, Michigan GtS 945-9554 (Hastings) News, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 pp^L1N Kim Bahs is Class of 88 Valedictorian Maple Valley announces highest honors for seniors Kim Bahs Maple Valley High School Principal Larry Lenz has an­ nounced that senior Kim Bahs leads the list of 10 high honors students for the class of 1988 as valedictorian. Named salutatorian was Amy Walker, while Markelle Hoefler, Jodi Spidel, Scot Scramlin, Michele Schantz, Annette Powers, Delana Dunn, Brian Stall and Kevin Engel achieved grade pointt averages of at least 3.5 while taking a minimum of 12 honors classes, each a semester long. Kim Bahs, is the daughter of John and Sue Bahs of 8302 Scot Scramlin Jodi Spidel E. State Rd., Nashville. She Her future plans include atrepresents the student body as tending Boston College as one a non-voting member of the of only 2,000 out of 16,000 to Maple Valley Board of apply to the school. She inEducation; is vice president of tends to major in business student council; has been a administration. member of the National Amy Walker is the Honor Society for three years; daughter of Dennis and Cindy a member of the varsity club Walker of 6753 Allegan Rd., and has been very active in Vermontville. She is currently Maple Valley’s marching, the president of, the National concert and jazz bands. Bahs Honor Society, vice president is i a 1988 member of the of the Maple Valley Students Against Driving Drunk SMAA All Academic Team. Athletic participation for (SADD) organization and has Bahs has included four years been very active in the student of varsity basketball and two council, Spanish club and varyears of varsity softball and sity club. Walker has been a varsity cheerleader and band track. Nashville man escapes serious injury in Friday broadside mishap member, and has played significant roles in the all school musical for the past two years. Walker’s future plans in­ clude attending Olivet College to study secondary education. Markelle Hoefler is the daughter of Greg and Bobbi Hoefler of 9328 Kinsel Hwy., Vermontville. Markelle has been active in National Honor Society, student council, Spanish club, SADD and var­ sity club. Hoefler played the lead role in South Pacific, the all­ school musical production for 1988. Athletic participation has included four years ofvar­ sity basketball and track. Future plans include pursuing a career in elementary educa­ tion at Western Michigan University. Continued on Page 2 Warrant sought for Vermontville man in connection with shooting The Eaton County Sheriffs Department is seeking a war­ rant for the arrest of a Ver­ montville man who allegedly shot two Charlotte Shopping Guide carriers causing them minor injuries April 26. Daniel Dishman, 26 and Karen Dishman, 22, of 8581 N. Clinton Trail, Mulliken were delivering shopping guides in the Vermontville A Nashville man sustained head injuries in an accident south of Nashville Fri­ day. The truck pictured in the background struck Chad Hardin's car, left, as Hardin was crossing M-66. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser Chad Hardin of Nashville would be in much worse con­ dition, police said, if he had not been wearing his seatbelt Friday morning when his vehicle was struck broadside by a large truck on M-66 south of Nashville. “Fortunately all he has is a concussion and some bumps and bruises,’’ said Trooper Greg Fouty of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “He’d be in much worse shape if it weren’t for that seatbelt.” Fouty said the southbound lift truck had slowed for a left turning vehicle at about 8:30 a.m. when Hardin, who was traveling east on Lawrence Road, pulled out on to M-66 in front of the truck. Hardin, 21, of 8638 Lawrence Rd., was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Nashville Ambulance where he was admitted for head injuries. The truck’s driver, employed by Hull Lift Truck, Inc. in Elkhart, IN., was William Laws, 29, of Elkhart. He was also wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. Hardin was issued a citation for failure to yield, Fouty said. area early on Tuesday when they attempted to retrieve some papers that had been delivered to the wrong box on Kinsel Highway. The couple heard a shot and Karen was struck on the elbow and face, said sheriffs deputies. Two more shots were fired and Daniel was also struck in the face. Officers made contact with the suspect, whose name is being withheld pending is­ suance of a warrant, and seiz­ ed a shotgun. The suspect told authorities he fired the shots because he had problems with people damaging his mailbox. The victims sought their own treatment for their injuries. Maple Valley area business people to share trade secrets with high schoolers Friday Maple Valley freshman thinking about starting a business after high school or who are just curious about what goes into operating a successful business can find out Friday when 12 area entrepenuers conduct a first time program called “Job Talk.” To take place in the high school gymnasium, the pro­ gram was created through a combined effort between Ver­ montville and Nashville Area chambers of commerce and the Maple Valley Community Education and general educa­ tion programs. Its purpose is to help students learn about career choices from the business peo­ ple during the two hour session. The students will meet with the businessmen and women from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at 10 to 12 stations in the gym­ nasium with about 10 students assigned to each. Presentors will have about 15 minutes with each group of students before moving on to the next station. “They (the presentors) will tell them how they got into business, the education they used, etc.,” said Nashville Chamber of Commerce Presi­ dent Dave Mace. “We’ve got farmers, retailers, a Continued on Page 6 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 2 17 M.V. Junior High students qualify for S.A.T. testing Sixteen Maple Valley seventh and eighth grade students along with one sixth grader qualified recently to take the college entrance ex­ am, Scholastic Aptitude Test, as a part of the Midwest Talent Search. To qualify to take the test, students must have a score at the 95th percentile or higher on the verbal or mathematical portion of a standardized achievement tests given in the sixth grader­ in the seven years Maple Valley has been taking part in the talent search program, a sixth grade student has never qualified until this year when Rudy Othmer of Maplewood Elementary School earned a high test score. Upon qualification, said Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School counselor Judy Hager, the students become members ofthe Midwest Talent Search. “Then they are eligible to take the SAT (a college ad­ missions test normally taken by juniors and seniors) which is an honor for them more than anything,” Hager ex­ plained. Maple Valley’s qualifiers, in addition to Othmer who took the SAT in January, are: Natallie Heack, Dawn Root, Michelle Vogel, Tricia Gibson, Renee Rosin, Dean Beardslee, Terry Demp­ sey, Chris Musser, Darrel Stine, Mickey Collier, Matt Gates, Joel Butler, Tony Hansen, Dan Finkler, Kyle Neff and Sam Mitchell. The students are also eligi­ ble for Gifted and Talented programs providing they take the SAT, she said. Qualifying students will be recognized at a reception this month for all students who participated in the program. They will also receive cer­ tificates at the junior high honors assembly. The Midwest Talent Search is sponsored by the Center for Talent Development of Nor­ thwestern University and was established to' identify and en­ courage high ability junior high age students. It operates at the school of education at Northwestern University. How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? Junior high students taking part in the Midwest Talent Search from Maple Valley were: (front, left to right) Natallie Heack, Dawn Root, Michelle Vogel, Tricia Gibson, Renee Rosin, and Dean Beardslee; (second row) Terry Dempsey, Chris Musser, Darrel Stine, Mickey Collier and Matt Gates; (third row) Joel Butler, Tonu Hansen, Dan Finkler, Kyle Neff and Sam Mitchell. Students having a 430 on verbal or a 500 score on math on the SAT can qualify for summer programs at Nor- thwestern. Those with 580 on math and 630 on reading are eligible to take part in the university’s awards program. One Maple Valley student was close to scoring a 500. M.V. top ten seniors announced No problem. continuedfrom frontpage- Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond our homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. And, it's a very affordable protection to have. Just ask your "no problem" Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Mortgage Life Insurance can be no problem for your home and family. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jone Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 (^Auto-Owners Insurance 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE Jodi Spidel is the daughter of Gary and Diana Spidel of 6065 Bivens Rd., Nashville. She has participated in the Na­ tional Honor Society, student council, SADD, yearbook staff, Spanish club and band. She has been a member ofthe Maple Valley quiz bowl and volleyball teams and plans to attend Western Michigan University majoring in psychology. Scot Scramlin is the son of Frank and Darlene Scramlin of 204 Sherman St., Nashville. He has been a member of the Maple Valley quiz bowl team and has been active in a cross-educational tutoring program. Scramlin plans to attend Kellogg Com­ munity College to study journalism. Michele Schantz is the daughter of Chris and Peggy Schantz of 205 Phillips St., Nashville and is the vice president of her senior class. She is active in the National Honor Society, student coun­ cil and Spanish club. Her future plans are to attend a community college with the hopes ofpursuing the study of law. Annette Powers, daughter of Richard and Gwenda Powers of 5261 Ainger Rd., Charlotte, is president of the senior class. She has actively participated in the student council, National Honor Society, Spanish club and is on the journalism staff. In 1987, she was a member of the Vermontville Syrup Festival Court. Annette plans to attend Hope College in the fall pursuing her interests in engineering and/or business. Delana Dunn, the daughter of John and Loree Childers of Nashville, has been a member of the student council and is very active in junior achieve­ ment activities. She has been vice president of personnel and corporate secretary dur­ ing her three years of involve­ ment with junior achievement. Dunn plans to major in ac­ counting while attending Hope College. Brian Stall is the son of Murray and Sally Stall. Brian is a member of the Maple Valley student council and has competed on the golf and track teams during his high school career. Brian plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to major in aeronautical science. Kevin Engel is the son of Richard Engel of 417 Queen St., Nashville. He is president ofthe student council this year after having served as its vice president during his sophomore and junior years. He has also been a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish club, yearbook staff, quiz bowl team, SADD, musical cast, student leader­ ship forum, peer resistence skills training and the mar­ ching, concert and jazz bands. Engel’s future plans are to at­ tend Hope College and pursue studies in secondary education and the fine and performing arts. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles‘east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Schook. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ....... 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. .Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and otheractivities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... ....... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 (V4 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 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ........ 7 m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 3 for a sound financial future? We Support the Charlotte Library Project. We at Eaton Federal Savings Bank pride ourselves on being your locally-owned and operated financial institution. We are dedicated to providing you with professional assistance with your financial planning, whether it’s for immediate needs, future educational plans, home building investments or long-term savings for retirement. We’ll help you land the big catch - financial security for you and your family! We invite the entire community to join with us in giving to this worthwhile cause. Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon LENDER psnc FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SJERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 fvu win mp aun of nn mb suns. �The Mopl* Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday. Moy 3. 1988 — Pace * 1888 graduate leaves a legacy of his youth in area Back in 1928 Clyde W Franca, a Nashville boy who had graduated with the Class of 1888. wrote a senes of entertaining articles for the Nashville News recalling the days of his youth. His keen observations of those times, presented with a remarkable sense of humor and charm, give us a glimpse of life in the Nashville community a century ago.. An early publisher of the Lake Odessa Wave. Francis still engaged in newspaper work at Cleveland when he penned his pieces for Hie News. The weekly columns appeared under the heading, "Telling Tales Out of School." Topics covered nearly every aspect of day-today activities in a small rural village of the late 19th century. Some of Francis’ stories centered on the local school, those recollection being prompted by notations in an album that had been autographed by his various schoolmates and teachers in Nashville's Union School was completed in 1885, but served the village only 17 years before it was destroyed by a spectacular nighttime fire in February, 1902. Before that year was over, a similiarly-styled replacement was built on the same site and became "home" to several successive generations of Nashville students. The latter building served the community continuously until it was razed following the 1963 con­ solidation of Nashville and Vermontville into the Maple Valley District. the 1880s. Today and in next week’s column we are excerpting Clyde Francis’ articles from February, 1928, detailing memories brought to his mind by those school album entries. On February 23, 1887, Em­ ma Barber penned the follow­ ing in my autograph album: “Theories are the mighty soap-bubbles with which the children of science amuse themselves.” Emma also wrote the nota­ tion, “Soap.” For the life of me, I can’t recall the story that goes with her notation. I am quite positive it is good, for anything Emma was concern­ ed about had to be good. I am conscience that folks used soap in those K.O. (kerosene oil) days, with a personal call for the article on Saturday nights. 1 think I am , safe in saying there were not r, more than a half dozen '• bathtubs in town. At least I npver heard more than that number of people bragging about one - and they did brag, just the same as folks used to put on the dog on owning an automobile. Our folks had a portable bathtub which was kept out in the barn during the summer months. It was for the use of males only, this bathtub, and what a lot of water it took to fill it - like carrying water to an elephant, minus the fun and excitement. I was supposed to use the tub last, but occa­ sionally I would fool ’em slip out of a back window of the bam and hike over to the swimmin’ hole on Durkee’s There were few bathtubs in Nashville homes back when Clyde Francis was growing up. Those who had such conveniences bragged about them. One of the earliest bathrooms in the community was installed at the Wolcott House hotel, bult in 1878 on South Main Street. At the Francis household on the south side of town, weekly baths were taken in a portable tub that during summer months was used in the barn. flats. Now there was a refined and perfect gentleman who kept his horse in our bam. On Monday I arrived home just before supper and discovered this gentleman pacing up and down, much perturbed in mind and spirit. He was very loath, at first, to tell an inno­ cent youth the cause of his agitation. But finally, he un­ burdened his soul. He was just on the point of taking his horse out when something in the barn frightened him away. On opening the bam door, he had observed the bare legs of a fleeting figure disappear up the last step of the stairs leading to the loft. I lauged but I hadn’t heard anything yet. Then I hung my head and blushed as he told the rest. He had surprised a female in the sanctitude of ablution! Yes, Sir! he just knew he had, for there on the barn floor was the grand ensemble of lingerie. I just couldn’t figure out how anyone could be so un­ conventional as to take a bath on Monday, when Saturday night or Sunday morning were the custom-ordained periods for such rites. I chanced to glance up at the little window in the bam where the swallows were wont to flit in and out and I saw the grinning face of the “female” - it was Gaylord Lee, the “Peck’s Bad Boy” of the neighborhood. What few garments were strewn on the bam floor were as nothing, for Gaylord had stripped Neighbor Ingersoll’s clothesline ofpart ofthe Mon­ day’s wash and put it in our bathtub. The following was written (in my album) by Carlos Hurd, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Fayette Hurd: “May the hinges of our friendship never rust.” At that time the curriculum of the Nashville high school, in language requirements, called for only one year of Latin and one year of Ger­ man. The word “Latin” in those days was a big-sounding word. The pupil who studied it was “some punkins.” A boy who had a Latin book placed it on the outside of his pack with the same spirit that the high school shiek of today places a ten dollar bill around a lot of ones. I shall never forget the first time we went to our first-year Latin class. There was Carlos Hurd, ten years old, right on the front recitation seat. Carlos took a notion to review his first year of Latin. He had read the first four books of Caeser, a few of Cicero’s ora­ tions and was well along in Vergil. Of course, he never let on at that time. Although he was a whiz in dead languages still he was a typical, live American youth and liked his fun. We were studying Hill’s Rhetoric, and one day the lesson was devoted to the proper puncuation ofthe title page of a book. Carlos spoke up and wanted to know what was the idea of learning such stuff when the title page of the text book we were studying wasn’t even punctuated. Nobody else in the class had ever noticed it. Yes, we learned lots of things which in everyday life are never “punctuated,” if you get what I mean. Maple Valley prom is Saturday The Maple Valley Junior­ Senior Prom will be held May 7 at the Grand Reception Center in Grand Ledge. Prom tickets were sold April 26 and 27 at a cost of $8 per person. The students this year chose to provide hors d’oeuvres in­ stead of a meal. A few of the items offered will be silver dollar sandwiches, a fruit plat­ ter, cheese and crackers, Mock crab and biloyi sauce and vegetables and dip. Students are reminded that all school rules will apply at the prom. In addition, any stu­ dent bringing a guest must have a guest pass. This will include any person who is a former Maple Valley student. Guest passes must be brought to the prom or students will not be allowed to enter. Local scouts win the district's pinewood derby honors The top three Pinewood Derby cars and their racers from Pack 3176 went to the District race held in Middleville. The scouts competed against the top three cars from all the Packs in the District. Coming home with trophies for their efforts were Jed Brisco, Tyler Robbins and Matthew Mace. Diana’s Plaice Mother’s Day Special! GET A PERM AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL This circa-1890 photo shows students at Nashville Union School, and probably includes high school classes as well as the grammar department (5th through 8th grades). Apparently not shown are students of the primary department (1st through 4th). When Clyde Francis was a high school Latin student, the "wh "whiz" of the class was a 10-year-old son of a local minister. The young man had advanced to high school level. 852-9481 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988__Page 5 McCrimmon brings new ideas to Vermontville Chamber the police department went out.” Vermontville’s police department was discontinued last year after a loss of Federal Revenue Sharing funds forced officials to drastically cut their budget. “We’re supposed to have an Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputy come in to our June meeting and talk to us on a neighborhood watch-type pro­ gram,” McCrimmon noted. Plans also on tap by the chamber this year include the May 14 and August 20 annual yard sales and an arts and crafts show on Memorial Day. “We’re trying to get some kind of activity for every month,” she said. “This fall we’re trying to get a baseball card show and we would like to have another annual street dance and potluck earlier this year — in September would be nice weather I think.” Another idea McCrimmon hopes to make a reality is a box social event that would Iskll - s&’ ■ £■*< £*< raise funds for chamber pro­ Crimmon started the business jects. (A box social, popular six years ago after quitting a earlier in the century, is an oc­ job in Charlotte. casion when ladies pack lun­ “I always liked to work ches in decorated boxes and with something like this.” she they' are auctioned to a group said. “I started it more or less ofmen. The highest bidder for as a hobby.” each lunch can enjoy' the meal McCrimmon and her hus­ with the lady who packed it.) band. Wallace, moved to their At Flowers By Jan. wed­ Nashville Highway residence dings and Memorial Day are in 1974 after their home on the biggest sources of Vermontville Highway in business. Charlotte burned. They have “People like silk flowers two sons in Florida and one for graves because they held daughter who lives in up real good," she said. Mc- Kalamo. H A BIG THANK YOU ... I would personally like to thank Dennis Vanderhoef for gg giving of himself for the Maple Valley High ., School Jazz Band, and the resent conn cert, April 21. As one parent, I greatly appreciate the time you give. It has iz given my son the accomplishments to I ooA ifteceil tece yguououd awbouut awbouuit wu wuhait at lhiee 1i3ss uduomnyg uduominyg wuthi wuitihi , X his life. Thanks again for taking the time Dennis-they couldn’t do it without you, we APPLAUDE you!!! Signed, Grateful Parent a a Miscellaneous YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. 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Additional land available. CH-85. GREAT IF YOU HAVE HORSES N-23. JUST LISTED! Only $22,500 buys this two bedroom home with garage. Great buy! CH-83. APPROX. 10 ACRES of land goes with this newer two story home with 2'4 car garage and a pole barn. This is a very nice 3 bedroom home with 1 '/> baths. Only $59,500. CH-86. ATTRACTIVE RANCH on approx. 5 acres for only $37,500. Nice floor plan, deck and newer carpeting. L-82. NEW LISTING! Five parcels of vacant land ranging in size from approx. 10 acres to 21 acres. All can be purchased on land contract terms. Good building sites. Call for details. $38,900 for this two story, four bedroom home on As the owner of Flowers by Jan, located at 9749 Nashville Highway, McCrimmon has been beautifying weddings and other occasions with her artistic artficial flower designs since 1982. “I was a member of the chamber a while back and I just dropped out because nothing was going on,” she said. “Then I heard there were some new officers and it was picking up and going great guns. I’ve been a member again for about a year-and-a-half. ” McCrimmon, elected presi­ dent three months ago, replaces Doug Durkee. He declined to hold the position another year due to a new job opportunity. “We’ve got a lot of things we want to get going on,” McCrimmon said. “We want to put a stop to vandalism — destruction of property in the village. It’s been terrible since CH-63. approx. 3 Barn/garage a nice, large acres of land. included. This is home. CH-80. JUST $32,900 buys this four bedroom home located in in the country on a paved road. Deck, garage. For Mother on Mother’s Day ... we have ... TONING TANNING & HAIRSTYLING with some woods. Nice rolling land. L-79. 80 L-77. ONLY ACRES $4,500 with low down payment for this building or mobile home site. Water and sewer available. WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS LOTS OF RECENT SALES AND LOTS OF BUYERS STILL LOOKING. CALL L-82. APPROX. R'ip p’’ ES of va-NOW SO WE CAN GO TO WORK FOR cant land ey La Lake Road.YOU THIS SPRING! S^J.ey JOE & MARGE ANDREWS.. DENNIS SMITH.................... CHRIS STANTON................ BOB GARDNER.................... CINDY DOOLITTLE............ STEVEN E. STANTON......... KATHLEEN J. SWAN ............. 852-0712 ............. 852-9191 ............ 543-0598 ............. 726-0331 ............. 726-0605 ............. 726-0555 .(Lansing) 321-3029 157 S. Main Street — Vermontville 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 6 Curriculum coordinator job eliminated; Schug offered new position board secretary Bea Pino. Schug would not comment of 1986 when he was assigned “It will be the superinten­ on whether he will accept the to organize the school’s cur­ riculum program, special dent’s job to decide what kind board’s offer. of assistance he wants,” Pino “I haven’t had any thoughts education, Chapters I and II said. “They’ll work together. about it as to this point in reading and math programs They’ll have to compliment time,” he said Thursday. and public relations. A resident of Marcellus, each other.” The board had taken The board is currently in the preliminary steps in February Schug lives with his wife, final stages of a process to to delete the job title when it Sue, and their two children on replace 25-year school district adopted a resolution inform­ a farm. He has over 24 years head Carroll J. Wolff who ing Schug that his contract experience in education. plans to retire June 30, 1988. The board is expected to might not be renewed. The He has agreed, however, to resolution stated the board have a new superintendent continue on a part-time basis was considering reorganiza­ hired by May 12. A commit­ for three months following the tion of administrative posi­ tee of three board members planned retirement date to tions and responsibilities visited the districts of finalists help the new school chiefwith within the central office for the job Edward M. Schultz the transition. “including but not limited to of Stevenson and Richard A. In lieu of a tenured cur­ the position of curriculum Kelly of Boyne City on April riculum coordinator job, coordinator.” 11 and on Tuesday of last Schug will be offered a one “We don’t feel the financial week went to James Van­ yearr contract with denial of portion and the curriculum Dyk’s district of South Lyon. tenure to serve as the new portion are two full time posi­ The committee of Dave assistant, Pino said. tions,” said board treasurer Hawkins, Richard Ewing and Jerry Brumm. “The whole William Flower have yet to thing depends on the new report to the board on their superintendent - what areas he findings, Pino said. needs assistance with.” She noted, however, that He stressed that “we did the three men and their wives not do away with the person. will likely come to the Maple We’re just getting some flex- Valley District for a day-long ibility so we can best use what visit and will probably be inwe’ve got.” terviewed a second time by As curriculum coordinator, the board at that time. one of Schug’s responsibilities is the district’s special educa­ tion program. The board is considering giving that duty to an instructor, Brumm said. Pino said an actual job title and description will be decid­ Recent donations have been ed upon by the board by Sept. received by the Maple Valley 1 and a contract has yet to be Memorial Scholarship Founnegotiated. dation from the Masonic Schug was hired to fill the Lodge No. 255; LaVance B. newly created position of cur­ Aldrich in memory of riculum coordinator in August Leonard A. Aldrich and the Maple Valley senior high stu­ dent council in memory of MEMBERS OF BARRYSheila Allen. EATON BOARD OF RELATORS Other recent donations have & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE been received from Elizabeth Arnold; LaNola Fox in 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE memory of Charlotte Hynes Phone (517) 852-1915 and Hildred Peabody and Doug Kelsey in memory of or Phone 852-1916 Vernal Carpenter. Broker Homer Winegar, GRi'Graduote Realtors Institute Organizers of the founda­ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. Eves. 726-0223 tion Junia Jarvie and Dororthy DOC OVERHOLT.................. ....... 852-1740 "Tomorrow is the best reason Carpenter have invited all ....852-1784 DON STEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAVOLI.............. ....... 852-1515 “Founders” group members to buy a house today" RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST ....... 852-1543 to attend a gathering at JarFREEPORT: OPEN HOUSE - 246 Cressey St. vie’s home for coffee and Saturday, May 7th ... 2 to 5 p.m. snacks May 28 between 1-5 TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION p.m. at ... 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, MAY 9th “We never in our wildest 4 to 5 bedroom, 2 story with kitchen, dining room, living room, dreams could have imagined oak trim throughout, basement, 2 car garage, corner lot. For the wonderful support we details, contact Homer Winegar, Broker. have received from the alum­ ni, community members and TOBE many others,” the two SOLD AT AUCTION women said. “With the help Wed., May 11, 10 am of so many, this Foundation is 30 miles north of Muskegon well started on its own foun­ dation. The deposits now total by Shelly Sulser Dr. Victor Schug has been offered a new position as ad­ ministrative assistant with the Maple Valley Schools by the Board of Education which agreed last week to eliminate his current curriculum coor­ dinator title. The board voted 5-2 to do away with the job of cur­ riculum coordinator effective June 30, 1988, stating they want the incoming superinten­ dent to have a curriculum background and to handle those duties instead. With Schug as administrative assistant, if he chooses to accept the position, he will be responsible for various areas of administra­ tion that the new superinten­ dent is not strong in, said Victor Schug Maple Valley students become memorial scholarship benefactors MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate IS FISHING YOUR HOBBY? Better NEW LISTING: look this one over! Approx. 350-ft. on Cedar Creek. 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 ’/, car garage. Private, wooded setting. Call Sandy. (CH-266) FARM” with a 3 bedroom farm 100 ACRE FRUIT & HOG FARM - Nice Cape Cod house. (Sale subject to approval of Bankruptcy Court.)---------- — 10 ACRE “MINI­ house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Out­ buildings include hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) HOME - 3 acres with stream & VERMONTVILLE - 2 STORY, 2 bed­ room home (new windows & carpeting), 24x32 workshop & garage wired for 220. Many new improvements! I Make an appointment and check out the value for yourself I! Listed at $29,900. (V-245) pond site, mobile home 10x36,' double carport and 24x24 workshop. (CH-264) IB ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH- DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) VILLE - Partially wooded, well VACANT PARCELS: VACANT PARCELS: and and septic. septic. (VL-256) (VL-256)12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver- montville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. (VL-124) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 W acres. (CH-262) PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nashville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) 65 ACRES • SO ACRES TILLABLE - Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at $45,500, (VL-228) $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 33 ACRES LOCATED IN GREAT HUNTING AREA - Mostly all til- lable. Maple Valley Schools. (VL-260) A Business people to share trade secrets continued from front page newspaper publisher — we’ve got a pretty nice slice of business people.” Business people on hand will be: Fred Jacobs, publisher of the Maple Valley News; Craig Swanson of Swanson Commercial Food Equipment Service; Don Rasey of Hometown Lumber; Jeanette Joseph of Carl’s Super Market; Marvin Mit­ chell, Zaagman Farm, Inc.; David Mace, owner of Mace Pharmacy; David Liebhauser of Michigan Entertainment Center (alternate); Bill Stan­ ton of Stanton’s Realty; Fred Rodriguez of Johnny’s Market; Laurie Hale of Nancy’s Beauty Shop; Loma Wilson ofWilson’s Farms and Ken Trumble of Trumble In­ surance Agency. State Representative Frank Fit­ zgerald also plans to attend. One day prior to “Job Talk,” the freshmen will gather for an assembly with the same topic. $30,000 and we are giving at least $1,300 in scholarships, from the earnings on those funds, this year to Maple Valley graduates.” Carpenter and Jarvie plan to distribute seedling “Scholar­ ship Trees’’ to the ‘‘Founders’’ of the Foundation. They added that work has been completed for a founders’ plaque which will bear all the names of those who have donated to become founders of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Jarvie’s home is located at 1954 Price Rd., Nashville. "The Mirrors Imoy miuou iukmmL Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 11 N. Main, Nashville Saturdays 9 to ? Phone 852-9192 OWNER — DARLENE HUGHES — Mlf" ■ MW ■ MW MW WK MW YOU KNOW It isn’t pleasant to think about... but you’re an adult, and you know that life doesn’t go on forever. Now take one more adult step. Stop by at any time and talk to us about making funeral arrangements in advance. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — aae Nashville native tests Navy's new T-45A trainer aircraft A Nashville native was the pilot of a new U.S. Navy/McDonnel Douglas T-45A Goshawk trainer air­ craft when it made its first flight April 16 from Long Beach to begin a 19-month flight test program. Project Pilot Fred Hamilton was along in the two-place, single engine trainer for the flight, which reached an altitude of 8,000 feet and a speed of 320 miles per hour. The 38-foot, 11-inch Goshawk has a wingspan of 30-feet, 10-inches and has a maximum takeoff weight of 12,760 pounds. The Goshawk is based on the British Aerospace Hawk trainer, with design modifications to allow it to operate in the more stringent environ­ ment of the aircraft carrier. Hamilton said after the flight, “The T-45 handled very much like the Hawk just as we expected. It’s an agile little aircraft.” As the T-45A lifted off at 157 miles an hour, “It leaped into the air. It really wanted to fly,” Hamilton said. “It’s a grand airplane a great airplane, and it’s going to do great,” he said. He said the test flight was shortened because of an interl^® ^PltHS Msik^ Htiwiii fe,, fefe HEM* jiW ,XKM IIKHmK** iii! taisw iBI-WWtNW Enter syrup fest photos in contest Eventhough the Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Festival has gone by for another year, the Maple Syrup Association is having an Amateur Photo Contest. “The pictures you took at the Festival could be photo winners,’ said a spokesperson. The 8x10 mat-board mounted photo and description are to be turned in to Richards Studio by May 25. For a copy of the rules stop at Trumble Agency, or Richard Studio in Vermontville. mittent erratic fuel quantity craft flying, Hamilton has indication in the cockpit. flown tests on the DC-9 and The Rolls-Royce was avionics project pilot on F405-RR-400 Adour engine the MD-80 program. He was performed well up to its rated responsible for development throust of 5,540 pounds, he and certification of the said. .autopilot, head-up display and The second flight, schedul- automatic landing system. ed for next week, will take the Hamilton, 50, was named T-45A to Marine Corps Air chief project pilot on VTXTS Station/Yuma International (now the T45TS Training Airport in Arizona, where System) in 1978. He has further flight testing will be flown in excess of6,000 hours Nashville native Fred Hamilton pilots the new U.S. Navy/McDonnel Douglas accomplished from the in 41 different types of T-45A Goshawk trainer aircraft during its maiden flight. (Photo supplied) aircraft. McDonnel flight test facility. The first production airplane will be delivered to the Navy in October of 1989. The production aircraft will be assembled at Air Force plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., by McDonnell Douglas. Hamilton is a 1960 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy Aviation Officer Can­ didate program and earned his wings in 1962. He flew McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawks with Attack Squadron VA-55 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga. In 1965, Hamilton joined McDonnell Douglas as a flight test engineer for A-4 projects at Douglas Aircraft. He joined the staff ofthe U.S. Navy Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Md., in 1967, and then was recalled to active duty Navy service with his Reserve Squadron, VF-661 when the USS Pueblo was captured by North Korea. Hamilton rejoined McDon­ nell Douglas in 1970 as an engineering test pilot for A-4 projects and also flew the A-3 Skywarrior. He made the first flights of the TA-4F Electronic Warfare configuration, the A-4KU (Kuwait Air Force models) and the heavyweight A-4M used by the U.S. Marine Corps. He also served as chief flight instructor for If your mobile home has become a very special homestead, you need the Kuwait Air Force training special coverage. program. In addition to combat air- The last thing you need now is a problem with mobile home insurance that doesn’t treat you special. - NURSE AIDES We have positions available to certified Nurse Aides on all 3 shifts. Excellent benefit package. Starting salary $4.64 per hour. You don’t need a problem with insurance that charges high rates for minimal protection. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Special Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. 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Those attending were: Rudie Beystrum and Sue, from California; Chuck Ham­ mond and Sheri, Robert Iler and Vi, from Florida; Bruce and Stedge and Joan, from Texas; Walter Vernon and Nada, from Cadillac; Dale Briggs and Sue, from Lans­ ing; Natalie (Clapper) Reeve and Bob, from Clare, Mi.; Nona (Makley) Upright and Fay from Charlotte; Eileen (Walsh) Jensen, from Charlotte; Helen (Mix) Wellman and Clair, Phil LaFleur, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Hosey, all of Vermont­ ville. Many letters were received from class members who could not attend. Class members wrote notes to Pete Townsend, of Colorado, who could not attend because of ill health. Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Russ Ames of Brethren; Ken Beardslee from Indiana; and Jim and Joann Zemke. On Saturday morning, several classmates gathered for breakfast at the Band Boosters and on Sunday mor­ ning at the Legion for pan­ cakes. Several attended the Community Church service at the Congregational Church. After church, Rudie and Sue Beystrum and Larry and Barbara Musser visited Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie. Robert and Vi Iler and Larry and Barbara Musser ate supper at the Golden Dragon in Battle Creek on Tuesday evening and then called on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie and David and Joy Musser and boys. Everyone had a good time visiting. Another reunion is planned in five years. Maple Valley students inducted into National Honor Society Twenty-four Maple Valley High School students have qualified to become members of the National Honor Society. The group was inducted at a ceremony held last Thursday and posed for photographs at the school Friday. Inductees are: (front lefto to right) Julie Orman, Ronda Steinbrecher, Lori Smith, Nicole Bayha, Delano Dunn and Scot Scramlin; (second row) Kathy Carl, Steve Bowen, Heidi Reese, Aaron Harr, Cevin Cor­ nish and Zandra Gusey; (third row) Jody Aiken, Lynette Thompson, Jeff Butler, Jim Venton and Kevin Stewart; (fourth row) Nicole Kipp, Angie Bahs, Brandon Roscoe, Michael Schantz, Scott Knoll, Renee Hoyt and Dawn Lundquist. (Maple Valley News photo by Shellv Sulser) NAILS PROM SPECIAL - New Set Reg. $30..................... $15.00 Manicures & Artwork J5.00 Lee Augustine yMfnrnnnnTnntnninniTfnTnnTnTnwfTnnfnnntiffnnfln 4353 HAGER RD., NASHVILLE Enrollment open for summer gifted and talented school Phone (517) 726-0436 OPEN Monday through Friday SERVKlT/lR MINT $/799 Interior Latex CEILING PAINT Interior Latex Flat $VX99 WALL PAINT Interior Latex Semi-Gloss IExtend 1 0ilBase 'House &fin U HO” Exterior Oil Base tI LEaxtteexn Fd# Semi-' Wal& Tin HOUSE & TRIM Kenneth Van Blarcum of Lady Lake, Florida has had triple by-pass surgery. He’s recuperating and the surgery was successful. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Van Blarcum were in Florida while Kenneth had surgery and they have return­ ed to Vermontville. While in Florida Claude and Alice Van Blarcum visited the Rev. Harold Kenny of Kissimee, Florida. Rev. Ken­ ny was minister here, at the Methodist Church, about 50 years ago. He married the Van Blarcums 49 years ago this year. Justin Wright, age 6, caught a greased pig at the pig contest festival weekend. Justin told his grandma it had to be this year because next year he’d be too old! Serena Goodenough receiv­ ed word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Max VanHouten. Mrs. VanHouten was the former Reva Goodenough, sister of Serena’s husband Howard Goodenough. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Weiss were house guests of Marion and Flossie Corey. Mary Weiss is a sister of Marion Corey. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss live in Fort Collins, Colorado. They came April 20 arid were here for the Syrup Festival. The two couples went to Lake City to visit their Uncle Walter Shetenhelm last Mon­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss left for home April 27. Cliff and Toni (Carpenter) Ditchfield entertained friends and family at a pancake breakfast, Sunday, April 24. They counted 63 people who visited their home. This was the first time in several years they had been able to have this get-together. Toni thanks their children for their extra special help. - PENNY SUPER May 7 at the V.F.W. Hall Nashville, Michigan ... Chop Suey, Swiss Steak, Scalloped Potatoes and Ham. Fiddlers jamboree being held at Maple Leaf Grange May 14 Exterior Latex Flat HOUSE PAINT Porch & Floor ENAMEL ASHVILLE HARDWARE news Serving 'House Paint InteriorIErt& Alkyd Gloss JPorch&Floor Enamel Enrollment is now open for “Something Special”, a sum­ mer school for gifted/talented/creative students sponsored by the Eaton Intermediate School District. The school is available for students who will be in grades kindergarten through nine and will be held at the Potterville Elementary School July 11-22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. The cost to attend is $50 per child. There will be four levels of instruction: Kindergarten first grade, second-third, fourth-sixth, and seyenthninth. All kindergarten through first grade students will receive instruction in math, science, language arts, motor development/creative move­ ment, music and art. Those interested can obtain brochures with the applica­ tions from their child’s school or by contacting Patricia Greene at Eaton Intermediate School District at (517) 543-5500 or 484-2929. The deadline to register is May 27, 1988. Vermontville The Michigan Fiddlers will be at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall Saturday, May 14 for those who enjoy “old time music” and a good time. The jamboree starts at 2 p.m. Swiss steak dinner at 5 p.m. and square dancing at 7 p.m. The Grange Hall is south of Nashville on M-66. The regular meeting ofthe Grange is May 13 at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters NEW HOURS: Open Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Chairperson Alberta Lewis Mother’s Day Special $■ »200 Off ? — ANY PERM — GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE The Village Hair Port SEWRe cVanlhSelpn.iA 852-0713 — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Ml 726-0257 (HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday, Some Evenings by Appt. <ir �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 9 Medical cards donated to Nashville Ambulance distribution posters for local by Shelly Sulser Nashville Boy Scout Lee businesses, to deliver the Ossenheimer has completed a cards and to donate them to project he is confident will not the ambulance service. “I alphabetized them. I.kinonly earn him his Eagle Scout status but will help local am­ da felt it would be better for bulance personnel in pro­ them,” Ossenheimer noted. viding efficient emergency “They will be a permanent thing as long as die EMTs health care. Nearly 900 residents have keep it up.” The cards will be stored on been returned medical infor­ mation cards to Ossenheimer the ambulance in a small filing who last week handed them cabinet, he said. Ossenheimer urges anyone over to Nashville-Maple Grove-Castleton Ambulance planning to move to contact the ambulance service so their Service Director Pat Powers. The cards, which contain card can be removed from the health and medical informa­ file. He added cards will con­ tion about potential patients, were distributed in the tinually be available at various Nashville area by businesses in Nashville for those who have nor yet taken Ossenheimer. “I think it will benefit peo­ advantage of the program. Ossenheimer added that ple because when the EMTs are making a run, they can use feedback from citizens filling the card to know ahead of out the cards and from Powers time ifthe person has allergies was favorable. “He (Powers) said he was or if they’re on antibiotics,” Ossenheimer said. “They will real happy I did it,” have knowledge of the person Ossenheimer said. “He before they arrive on the thought it was a really good scene. It could possibly save idea and he’s glad to have it and thinks it will benefit lives.” Ossenheimer, who needed drastically.” A board ofreview will meet only a 40 hour project to earn his Eagle Scout designation, later this month to decide if spent over 100 hours to have Ossenheimer has earned an the cards printed, to make Eagle Scout distinction. Maple Valley FFA alumni news offered Future Farmers of America are progressing very well in the development of the sup­ port group for the Maple Valley F.F.A. Aidhough many of the peo­ ple involved are past members of F.F.A. chapters, it is not a prerequisite to membership. All friends and supporters of the Maple Valley F.F.A. and Vocational Agriculture pro­ grams are invited to join in. A steering committee has been established to handle many of the preliminary ac­ tivities for the group to act upon. Public input can be sent to the Maple Valley High School in care of Gordon M. Swinson, Vocational Agriculture Instructor. The first formal general assembly meeting is going to be held at Charlton Park on July 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. A dessert potluck followed by a short business meeting is now being planned. All interested people please plan to attend. This meeting will be held dur­ ing the Gas and Steam Engine Show at the park. Don Ste i nbrecher, Assoc. Realtor Home Ph. 1-517-852-1784 Ifyou are looking for your dream home, we can assist you... * Multiple Listing Service * Computerized Qualification Service * Outstanding Financing Programs * Warranted Homes * Personal Touch — OFFICE PHONE — (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Special of the Week — Vermontville Chamber to sponsor community sales Nashville Boy Scout Lee Ossenheimer presents some 500 medical cards to Nashville-Maple GroveCastleton Ambulance Director Pat Powers. (Photo supplied) Mickey Holiday performing Mother's Day concert locally Mickey Holiday, recording artist and composer, will ap­ pear at Nashville Baptist Church on Sunday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Holiday, in the 1960s, sur­ rounded himself in the rock scene playing and singing with the Jaywalkers all along the East Coast. Following his conversion, Holiday began to write songs that revealed his new-found faith in God. In 1968, Holiday had his first gospel song published and soon many others follow­ ed including “I Know Where I’m Goin’”, “Happy Am I” “Who Killed Jesus” and “Christ Is The King Of All Mickey Holiday Kings”. Soon he began to travel ex- own deep personal experience tensively in concerts all across in Christ. I commend him to America. As a singer, Holi-your listening enjoyment-and day is known for his contem- blessing!” The public is invited to atporary style backed by full oror­ chestration on sound track tend this Mother’s Day contapes. His newest recording cert. The church is located at “Powerhouse” on Good Life the comer of Washington and Records is enjoying excellent Phillips streets in Nashville. reviews. Excutive Producer John W. Peterson says, “His songs are a testimony, expressing bis Over 50 group meets May 17 Promoting the village of Vermontville is the idea behind a community yard sale set for May 12 by the Ver­ montville Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber treasurer Ricki Hill said those interested in holding a yard or arts and crafts sale that day starting at 9 a.m. can obtain more infor­ mation and guaranteed adver­ tising by calling Hill at 726-0282 or Doug Durkee at 726-1121. A $2 donation to cover advertising expenses will be requested from those having sales, Hill said. “We’re trying to bring out­ siders into the town and bring more business in for the business owners,” Hill said. “When people come they usually participate in the restaurant or the tavern. Some go into the grocery store and hardware store. ’ ’ Another community yard sale is being planned for sometime in August, Hill said. GARAGE SALE May 4th, 5th, 6th Lots of nice men’s, women’s & children’s clothing; TX340 Polaris snowmobile; 10-speed bike; micro wave; couch; chairs; beds; school desk; toys; sewing machine; Olympia typewriter; some antiques; baby chicks and ducks. Don’t Miss This Sale! 2652 IONIA ROAD, VERMONTVILLE Pete Benton’s • 8 a.m. to ? Coca-Cola Busch and Natural light 12-Pack + Tax + Dep. live Bait, worms & Might crawlers J.J.'s Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS - ' Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 WITH MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS The May meeting of the Maple Valley area residents over 50 will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. (Please note change of time). There will be a potluck and each person or couple should bring a dish to pass. Rolls and drinks will be furnished, as well as table service. Also br­ ing a small wrapped white elephant for a fun drawing. The meeting will be held in the library and parking will be available in front of the school. The Maple Valley High School Choir will present the program. Please call 852-9275 if you plan to attend. FROM HALLMARK Uy—H Rl—> Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8. 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May 3, 1988 — Page 10 MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education Minutes RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Jr./Sr. High School Library -i-y 7:00 p.m. — MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1988 — Proposed Minutes: These minutes are subject to approval at the regular May board meeting. Present: C. Viele, Sr., K. Bahs, student rep­ resentative, J. Brumm, R. Ewing, W. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, B. Pino. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele and a roll call vote for attendance was taken as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm; supported by Flower to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of March 10, 1988, special meeting of March 30, 1988, special meeting of April 4, 1988 and special meeting of April 6, 1988 with correction to April 6 as follows: Insert — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, April 20, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. LINDA M. TWITCHELL Clerk of the Board of Commissioners NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 12,1988 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Russell Furlong has re­ quested a special use permit in order to allow a auto sales lot at property located at 735 E. Sherman St. The pro­ perty is presently zoned General Business District. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals No. 3. "Bids - Board Secretary B. Pino opened furniture bids from the following suppliers: Dew-El Corporation, Fulgham School Equipment, Inc., McFadden Corporation, Michigan Products, Inc., and Valley School & Office Suppliers. Bids will be tabulated and presented at the regular April 18th Board meeting. Also • noted, James VanDyk is the Director of Instruction of South Lyon School District and he has his doctorate degree. An amendment to this motion was made by Brumm and supported by Flower to also correct minutes of March 30 as follows: No. 2 ... "Nineteen questions were decided upon, eighteen of them will be asked verbally and response to number nineteen will be written out by candidate." ... Vote was taken on the amendment: Ayes: All. Amend­ ment carried. Vote on the original motion: Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3. Bills: After discussion, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the bills payable from general fund in the amount of $59,923.98 (check No. 1199 to be corrected to $286.00, deleting retainer fees of $550.00). Ayes: Brumm, Ewing, Flower, Tobias, Pino and Viele. Nays: Hawkins. Motion carried. A meeting is to be held with Thrun prior to the May regular board meeting. 4. Debt Retirement: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to approve the payment from debt retirement fund on the 1963 bond issue, total $46,459.24. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Payrolls: Motion made by Flower, supported by Ewing to approve the following payrolls: March 11 - $137,405.76; March 25 - $136,112.00; April 1 - $137,468.21. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 6. Communications: The following communica­ tions were read: — Letter of resignation from Kathryn Lynch, Special Education Teacher at Maplewood, dated April 15, 1988. — Letter dated April 6, 1988 from David Johnson, The University of Michigan, regarding superintendent search and a billing for mileage. — Letter dated March 30, 1988 from Robert Watts, Michigan State University, regarding superintendent search and a billing for mileage. — Letter dated April 12 from candidate Dr. James VanDyk expressing his appreciation and intererst in Superintendency. 7. Administrative Report: The Administrative Report was given by Superintendent Wolff. Principal Lenz reported on the school improvement program at the Jr.-Sr. High NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 13, 1988. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 13,1988, IS MONDAY, MAY 16,1988. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988, 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 Notrce is given by order of the board of education. BEATRICE PINO Secretary, Board of Education Pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article 9 of the Eaton County Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 1988, at the Eaton County Cour­ thouse, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan on the following petition: Wayne Lobert requests a Con­ ditional Use Permit to allow a home business for a retail nursery sales of trees and shrubs as provided in Section 14.13 of the Eaton County Land Development Code at 2501 N. Ionia Road, Section 33, Vermont­ ville Township. Interested persons are invited to appear and to be heard regar­ ding the proposed use of said land or any other matter that should properly come before the Planning Commission. James Baird, Chairman Eaton County Planning Commission Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. 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Probationary and Tenure Fuller/Kellogg: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve Principal Frith's recommendation and grant probationary and tenure contracts for the 1988-89 school year for the following Fuller and Kellogg teachers: Tenure - Maryjo Fralick, Debra Graszler, Laurie Kipp, Tammi King, Pat Retzer, Sue Ann Siebert. Probationary - Teresa Duffy, Eric Heide, Ann Meulendyke, Stephanie Nelson. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 11. Probationary and Tenure - Jr./Sr. H.S.: Motion made by Flower, supported by Brumm to approve Principal Lenz's recommendation and grant probationary and tenure contracts for the 1988-89 school year for the following Jr./Sr. H.S. teachers; Tenure - Cindy Gatewood, Todd Gonser. Probationary - Kathy Feist, Susan Townsend, Stacy Schadd. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 12. 1952 Debt: Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to approve Superintendent Wolff's recommendation and transfer the balance of funds ($5,267.28) from the 1952 Old Debt Retirement Fund into the 1963 New Debt Retirement Fund. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 8. 13. Annual School Election: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Pino to approve the resolution and vote upon two members to the board of education of the district for one four-year term and one one-year term. Candi­ date for the one year term is Richard J. Ewing and candidate for the four year term is Harold D. Stewart. Annual school election is Monday, June 13, 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 14. Roof Repair Bids: The following bids for roof repair work at the Jr.-Sr. High School and Fuller Elementary were opened by Secretary B. Pino. Hoekstra Roofing Company, Battle Creek $172,125. Alternate: $1,008 Infra-red scan. J & L Roofing Company, Grand Rapids $169,650. Alternate: $6,000 Infra-red scan. Sheriff Goslin, Battle Creek - $179,344. Alter­ nate: $1,200 Infra-red scan. Roofing Specialties of Wyoming, Wyoming, Michigan - $198,377. Alternate: $3,300 Infra­ red scan. National Roofing Systems, Inc. $177,640. Continued on next pag Village of Nashville FIRE HYDRANTS Will be Flushed the week of... May 16 to 20 NOTICE The Lakeview Cemetery Board has adopted the following rules effective immediately: 1. No glass or tin can containers may be used on grave sites. 2. No planting on grave sites. The Lakeview Cemetery Board Marsha Ainslie, Chairperson �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 __Page 11 Alternate: 4 cents per squre foot Infra-red scan, Norman H. Davis, Hastings - $153,308.59. Alternate: $600 Infra-red scan. Superior Service RSH, Lansing - $178,000. Alternate: $2,100 Infra-red scan. Motion made by Pino, supported by Flower to have Architect Randy L. Case consider the fou four lowest bids without regard to the alternate bid of the infra-red scan. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Mr. Case will report back to the board by the regular May board meeting. It was agreed the four low bidders were: Norman H. Davis, Hoekstra Roofing, J & L Roofing and National Roofing Systems. 15. Slide Presentation: Mary Grantham, prepre­ primary teacher at Eaton Intermediate School District, requested permission to show a slide presentation on the pre-primary program at the regular May Board Meeting. There was board consensus to place this item on the May agenda. 16. Diplomas: Motion made by Pino, supported by Flower to appoint R. Ewing, R. Tobias and C. Viele, Sr. to present diplomas at graduation June 5th. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 17. Adult Education: Kay Hartzler updated the board on the latest accomplishments of the Adult Education Program within the Maple 18. 19. 20. 21. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 12, 1988 22. 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Larry Greenfield has requested a Variance in order to con­ struct a deck on the back of his house at the property located at 208 N. State Street. The property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals 23. 24. Valley Schools. Mr. Daryl Hartzler also spoke on behalf of the consortium between Lakew­ ood and Maple Valley Schools adult education program. Motion made by Pino, supported by Ewing to support Mr. Wolff and Mr. Lenz's recommenda­ tion and continue in the consortium agreement with Lakewood (adult education) for the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Asbestos: There was discussion concerning appointing a designated person from Maple Valley for asbestos in compliance with federal regulations. A motion was made by Flower, supported by Ewing to table this issue until further information on the contract language and salary compensation is obtained for the asbestos designated person (not later than June, 1988). Ayes: All. Motion carried. Special Ed. Coordinator: As requested by V. Schug, the consideration of a special education coordinator job description was tabled until the May meeting. Athletics: After discussion of the athletic council meeting, a motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Flower to approve the expenditures of $17,827.11 for 1988-89 fall and winter sports. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Citizen's Advisory Sub-Committee: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Flower to appoint M. Hokanson, R. Wawiernia, J. Booher, L. Sampson, and L. Stanton to the sub-committee of the Citizen's Advisory Building and Facilities Committee. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Executive Session: Motion made by Hawkins, supported by Brumm to discuss the position of curriculum coordinator in executive session as requested by V. Schug. Roll call vote: Yes: Tobias, Hawkins, Pino, Viele, Flower, Ewing, and Brumm. Nays: None. Motion carried. Time: 10:12 p.m. Open Session: Open session resumed at 12:05 p.m. Adjournment: Motion made by Flower, suppor­ ted by Ewing to adjourn the meeting. Time: 12:06 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. fflnnfflTTTTTnTTmTfflmnnnnTnnnfflnrnnnnnnrfflnmffln Obituaries VERMONTVILLE - Bruce A. Mohney, 48, of2960 Mason Rd., Vermontville, died Friday, April 29 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Mohney was bom on July 8,1939, the son ofLowell and Lois Mohney. He lived in Vermontville for the past two years. He was married to Sandy Rousch. He was employed at Philips Ind., Three Rivers as a truck driver. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war. Mr. Mohney is survived by his wife; one daughter, Julie Hudson of Kalamazoo; son Bruce L. 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HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 See us for: • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 12 Lion diamond team beats Lakewood Maple Valleys baseball team started the past week, out hitting Lakewood 12 to 6, but four unearned was to much for the Lions to over­ come and Lakewood won 6-5. Micky Tilley led the Valley attack with 3 hits and 5 runs scored. Jeff Fisher had three hits and with Scot Lenz col­ lecting two hits two RBIs. The M.V. Invitational, on Saturday, matched Scot Lenz against Anchor Bay of New Baltimore. Scot made the best of his last opportunity against the Class A school, winning an exciting 3-2 decision. The game was scoreless for 5 inn­ ings as the pitching dominated early. Anchor Bay struck for 2 runs in the 6th with the aid of a couple of errors. The Lions got 2 runs back in the sixth when Jeff Fisher slapped a 2 run single. Lenz retired the Detroit team in the seventh and with the bases loaded and two outs Scot rolled a single through the middle to score Travis Swinson with the winning run. May 2 May 7 May 10 May 11 May 21 May 25 May 27 May 31 NX," May 3 May 7 May 9 May 13 May 17 May 21 Maple Valley's Rich Varney gets tagged out on a play at third against Anchor Bay in the Maple Valley Invitational on Saturday. The Orioles of Charlotte scored often and early to beat Maple Valley in the second game 13-3. Travis Swinson gave up seven hits to 1 XX ’ ■ NX MX— and RUST REPAIR | Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN | — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday PARTS & SERVICE • SALES REVSIC E L • SERVICE Hfc service ell brands 543-8332 —— — tfLppliunce 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTSFOR ALL BRANDS ★GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID *FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF ★WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS ★ GIBSON ★ TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ JENN-AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. St. Philip Lakewood Invit Lakewood............................ S.M.A.A. - Olivet Ionia Ionia Girls Invit.................... Home 4:30 p.m. Away Away Home Away 5:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VARSITY BASEBALL — [COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK j Pennfield Home Eaton Co. Invt., Grand Ledge... Away Lakewood Away Olivet Away Regionals............................. Away S.M.A.A.-C.W. Post........... Away Delton Co-ed Relays Away Barry Co. Invit., Middleville Away JR. HIGH TRACK — The Maple Valley softball for the win. Forell, Bahs and team defeated Battle Creek St. Morawski were the big hit­ Phillip 25-15 on the pitching ters. The Lions had some key defensive plays and some of Pat Jarman. The Lions had 20 hits led by timely hitting. In the second Sheri Forell, Diona game, the umpires couldn’t Morawski, Kim Bahs and decide how many innings to Angie Bahs to notch the play and the Lions wound up with a tie. The Lions under victory. The Lions, split a double with the pitching of Heather header with Ionia with a very Hawkins played well, but controversial second game were unable to get the close judgement calls. Leslie 12-11 and 14-14. In the first game Jarman and Dipert, Bahs, Forell, Kristin Heather Hawkins combined Royston, and Heather XK Spring Sports Schedule VARSITY TRACK — Charlotte, but 8 Lions errors kept the junior righthander in trouble. Jeff Fisher and Lenz continued their fine hitting, with Lenz setting his second home run of the year. The winners of the tourney turned out to be Ionia with an impressive 13-5 homing of Charlotte. Lions batter St. Philip 25-15 in softball game =XX MAPLE VALLEY SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperuncid, Reliable * Reasonable 'XQOOQCQCOOeOCeeCCCeOOOeCOCQGOOOCOOeCCCOO Hawkins were the leading hit­ ters for the Lions. In a doubleheader with Charlotte, the Lions finished with a split. The Lions won the first game on a good pit­ ching performance by Pat Jar­ man 12-11. Forell, Morawski, Kim Bahs all hit the ball very well to secure the victory. In the second game, Jamie Steortz started her first game and was unable to get the hit­ ting and defensive support, to gain a victory. After a rough first inning the Lions were unable to catch up after the Orioles jumped out to a first inning 2-1 lead. Heather Hawkins and Kim Bahs hit well for the Lions but that wasn’t enough to win as the Maple Valley Lions lost 7-15. Maple Valley still unbeaten in boys track This past week the boys of Maple Valley took two more track meets in their con­ ference to give them an overall record of 7-0 and a conference record of 4-0. On Monday, the boys were host to Battle Creek St. Philip. The Lions swept 10 of the 17 events to win over St. Philip by a score of 112 to 24. Rob Cook missed setting a new school record by 316”, taking first in the shot put with a toss of 46’316”. The others to finish first in their events were: Mike Cheeseman long jump and 330 low hurdles; Brian Stall high jump; Shaun Thompson pole vault and 120 high hurdles; Rob Pool 100 yd. dash; Brian Stall Jeff Moore, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool 880 yd. relay; Cody Mattson 1 mile run; Greg Reid, Mike Cheeseman, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool 440 yd. relay; Jeff Moore 440 yd. dash; Matt Brown 880 yd. run; Eric Terpening 220 yd. dash and Matt Brown, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Cheeseman and Cody Mattson 1 mile relay. On Wednesday the boys traveled to Bronson. It was a very cold and wet day for a track meet and a one-hour delay in the trip when the bus broke, down did not help spirits either. The team really pulled together and cut some of their times, even with the bad weather. The boys swept the shot put and high jump and won 3 our of4 relays to take their fourth conference meet by a score of 95 to 42. Those to place first in their events were: Rob Cook shot put; Dan Siple discus; Mike Cheeseman long jump and 330 low hurdles; Brian Stall high jump; Ron Merrill pole vault; Tim Edinger, Manual Moreno, Matt Brown and Cody Mattson 2 mile relay, Shaun Thompson 120 high hurdles; Eric Terpening 110 yd. dash; Jeff Moore, Brian Stall, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool 880 yd. relay; Cody Mattson 1 mile run and 880 yd. run; Manuel Moreno 2 mile run; and Matt Brown, Cody Mattson, Mike Cheeseman and Shawn Carpenter 1 mile relay. May 2 the boys are to host conference powerhouse, Pennfield. On Saturday the team travels to Grand Ledge to par­ ticipate in the Eaton County Invitational. Maple Valley jayvee baseball now 4-1, lose to Lakewood The Maple Valley jayvee hit for Maple Valley. baseball had a tough night in On Wednesday Maple losing to ’Lakewood’s Valley’s game with Pennfield sophomore team 12-5. was rained'out. The week of The Lions had a poor night May 2 Maple Valley has five defensively and only recorded games in five days. 3 hits in the game. Jon Shank Their record is now 4 wins hit a homerun and a single and and 1 loss. Dan Franks had the only other May 2 May 3 May 5 May 9 May 10 May 12 May 18 May 23 May 27 June 1 June 4 Home Away Home ... H ....Away ....Away ....Home ....Home Bellevue St. Philip Olivet Springfield Bellevue................ Bronson................ Eaton Rapids (D.H. Pennfield.............. Pre-Districts Hastings Districts................. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 e 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Away 4:30 p.m. Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Away 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Home Away Home Home Away Away Home 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Away 4:30 p.m. Away Away Away Home Home Home Home Away 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. J.V. BASEBALL — May 2 May 3 May 4 May 6 May 9 May 10 May 12 May 16 May 18 May 23 Bellevue........................ St. Philip Portland St. Pat’s (D.H.) Lakewood (Freshman). Harper Creek Bellevue Bronson Charlotte (D.H.)......... Eaton Rapids (D.H.) Pennfield.................... VARSITY SOFTBALL — May 2 Bellevue... May 3 St. Philip May 5 Olivet (D.H. May 9 Springfield May 10 Bellevue May 12 Bronson... May 23 Pennfield.. May 27 Pre-Districts June 1 Hastings J.V. SOFTBALL — May 2 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 10 May 12 May 17 May 23 Bellevue....................... Portland St. Pat’s (D.H. Olivet........................... Lakewood..................... Bellevue................... Bronson................... Lakeview (Freshman Pennfield................. 4-H shooting sports schedule announced Bellevue Conservation Club, 8484 Butterfield Hwy. and ar­ chery will meet .from 1-3 p.m. at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. In case of inclement weather, the meets will be cancelled. All Eaton County 4-H shooting sports members, leaders, and parents are in­ vited to the second of three county meets, Saturday, May 7. Firearms will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the MAKE SURE YOUR AUTO INSURANCE GIVES YOU . . . .. .complete protection at a competitive price and fast, reliable serivce. Depend on Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan and Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan. Making your future a little more predictable. 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Taking first in their events were Ronda Steinbrecher shot put; Karris True high jump, long jump, high hurdles and low hurdles; the two mile relay team of Angie Smith, Amy Rasey, Michelle Reid and Deanna Hagon; the 880 relay team of Kristin Reid, Tammy Ashley, Kelle Kiger, and Heidi Reese; the 440 relay team of Cindy Furlong, Kelle Kiger, Kristin Reid and Heidi Reese; Deanna Hagon 880 yd. run and 220 yard dash; Amy Rasey two mile run; and the mile relay team of Angie Smith, Deanna Hagon, Michelle Reid and Tammy Ashley. On Monday, April 25 the girls ran by St. Philip 106 to 20. Taking first in their events were Reese 100 yard dash and shot put; Steinbrecher discus; True high jump, long jump and high hurdles; the two mile relay team of Jody Aiken, M. Reid, Reese and Hagon; Smith mile run; the 440 relay team of Nicole Wood, Kiger, K. Reid and Reese; Ashley 440 yd. dash; Kiger low hurdles; Hagon 220 yard dash; Rasey two mile run; and the mile relay team ofAshley, Smith, M. Reid and Hagon. The team will travel to Grand Ledge this Saturday for the Eaton County Invitational. MSI! Vermontville student wins speaking contest A senior who is majoring in agricultural communications at Michigan State University has won the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources public speaking contest. Scott Everett, of Vermont­ ville, received a $500 cash award for his speech, “Com, America’s Golden Opportuni­ ty.” The contest started with six entrants, four of whom participated in the finals held April 13 at MSU. The annual contest is designed to test the students’ knowledge of their chosen agricultural topics and their creative oral communication Price* Effective May 4 Thru 10,1988 skills. Everett, a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School, has won numerous awards and commendations for his actvities and skills in agricultural communications. His parents are Leon and Cheire Everett, of Pease Road, Vermontville. 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Ryan® Trimmer Solid state ignition, and low maintenance. Save today! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, May 3, 1988 — Page 14 TnnnTnnTnTnrnnnnnnffTnnnTnnnnnnnTninnnffnnnn From our readers Parent upset with lunch ticket policy To the editor: I am writing in regards to a problem I have with the hot lunch problem at Fuller Street School. I am concerned that other parents who are tax­ payers like myself should also be more aware of this program. As most of you parents know, our kids purchase lunch tickets and use them through the week the same as money. The kids are responsi­ ble for writing their names on them and putting them in a container in the room. This is to teach them responsibility. What some of you don’t know is that if a ticket is lost or stolen, he or she has to charge another lunch. He does not get a ticket reissued like some schools. Fuller Street does not keep a record ofwho purchases these tickets, so if they get lost or stolen, it is tough luck for the child. He was irresponsible so he gets to pay twice. I don’t know about you parent’s, but I am appalled at this. When I went to the school to talk to the principal about how they could do this and ask about who gets the ex­ tra money, I was very disap­ pointed in her response. I was told that it was policy to make them charge and no tickets could be reissued. No exceptions. I said my son told me his were taken, and I was told several things like usually the kids who would take them get free lunches anyway or he probably lost them because he did not put them in the con­ tainer, and they did not believe they were taken. I was very disappointed in these responses. First, because I felt that kids who do get free lun­ ches would not need them and were unfairly accused. Se­ cond, they implied my son was lying. And third, anyone could take these tickets and erase the name and fill in their own. I asked where the extra money went and was told it Continued next column— Delayed development students get training A Maple Valley Preschool Speech Class held at the Southgridge Vocational Center in Charlotte is design­ ed to provide programs for children with speech and language delays. Children currently involved in the program were identified by the Eaton Intermediate School District Diagnostic Team. If a child is eligible for the program, there is no cost to parents. Maple Valley preschoolers ride die bus to Charlotte for the program which is offered up to four days a week where they learn while they have fun. Teacher Merit Grantham has a great deal of experience in the area of child develop­ ment, said program coor­ dinators. She is assisted by in­ structional aide, D’Lynn Kowalk and EISD Speech Therapist Tami Clift. The program consists of two half-days in the ReadySet-Grow nursery school set­ ting and two days of in­ dividualized teaching activities prescribed for the students. The children receive individualized attention that helps get them off to a stronger start in their educa­ tion, officials said. The curriculum of the preschool program provide the opportunity for each child to grow and develop to his or her full potential. This is possible through individually designed learning ex­ periences. These experiences center around the develop- Pre-primary speech pathologist Tamra Clift works with student Brandon Hopkins at the Maple Valley Preschool Speech Class. (Photo supplied) ment of speech and language skills. There are several key things to watch for in a child’s speech and language develop­ ment. They include: At age two, the child understands simple questiosn and commands; used mainly names of things, actions, per­ sons and situations in his or her language; askes “what’s this?”, “what’s that?” and “where’s my?”; refers to self by name; names pictures; asks for drink, toilet, food and listens to stories with pictures; At age three, the child begins to obey prepositional phrases like “put the block under the chair”; has a sentence length of 3-4 words; can sing songs and asks “what” questions frequently; At age four, the child knows function of objects; points to colors red, blue, yellow and green; follows commands even though objects not pre­ sent; asks many questions; has sentence length of4-5 words; asks “who?” and “why?” and begins to use complex sentences like “I want my truck and car.” 177 South Main Street, Vermontville 1 cVE fh. PHONE 726-1043____________ UPCOMING BANDS May 7 - C.C. OLIVER & CHEROKEE May 14 & 21 - EASY COUNTRY May 28 - MATT ALBIN A BIG THANK YOU to all who attended our fine festival!! Vermontville, Michigan No one under 21 after 9 p.m. Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 Mothers Mother ’s Day ejnac Flower & Crab Tree *12 OPEN EVENINGS 5:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents urged to attend seminar TONIGHT Richard R. Cobb,- Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 MJ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM £ • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION fl STA-RITE PUMPS ■ ( 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 ■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville into a fund (lunches paid for but not eaten) and put into the kitchen at the end of the year. It does not go back to the students who paid for these lunches. I am all for children being taught responsibility, but I think this is going too far. I think the responsibility is be­ ing taken away from the teacher and put on the parent and child. I was told I was very negative. Well, wouldn’t you be if you paid for a lunch and could not have it because you lost your receipt? I feel that as parents, we should get together and make them keep records so the money we pay feeds our kids, not supply the kitchen with things our taxes should already be paying for. These are first through sixth grade children, not high school students. goes Diane Cousins cobb Do it yourself • ] Vi" pipe 5'length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Letter to the editor: from column 2— N । To the editor: Tonight, May 3, in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library, a seminar for parents will be held from 7-9 p.m. Learn the latest information about substance abuse, how to detect it, and how to talk to your teen. Don’t hesitate to come share in an evening of learning how to combat our nation’s fastest growing con­ cern: drug and alcohol abuse. Sincerely, Lucinda Martin Judy Hager Instructors Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all Band Booster Officers, parents, band students and friends of the band for all their time and help at the Pancake Dinners during the Syrup Festival. A very special thank you to: Al & Sherrie Reynolds, Bill Mason, Jim & Nancy Carl, Don & Loretta Pixley, Michelle Schaffer, Carl’s Supermarket and the Thomapple Company, Steve & Kathy Warner, Judy & Jerry Terpening, Nannette Visgar and JoAnne Nehmer. We would like to thank our Band Director, Dennis Vanderhoet and the Senior Hi and Junior Hi bands. We enjoyed your performances immensely. And to the Junior Hi Band “You looked great in your new uniforms.” Sincerely Nancy Brown Band Booster Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Channel Catfish, Perch and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616) 628-2056 days, (616) 624-6215 evenings. SPRING IS HERE HAS YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CHANGED? If so please call Sandy Lundquist at Maple Valley Real Estate Estate, 852-1915 or home phone, -852-1543. JIM & ERNIES Farm and Garden Center we’ve started chick day JUNE 17th - Order now! POTTING SOIL WILD BIRD SEED ’8 • 50 lbs........................... WRANGLER JEANS Reg. $15.99-520.69 25% Off WESTERN SHIRTS Reg. $13.43 and JEAN JACKETS Reg. $18.15 to $25.13 20 lbs ii 5*|O3 We also carry ... Bulk seed seed Corn • Fertilizer 12-12-12, 6-24-24, 16-16-16 HORSE FEED 50 lb. Stallion, Mare & Foal.. ST/ 25 301 S. Main, Nashville 852-0770 For a fair deal on a new or used car or truck See me today at... LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIME CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �Tbe Mopfe Valley News NoshvdU Tuesday May 3. I9SS — Page 15 Maple Valley Schools OPEN: 475 CSMT0? Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, May 9 'Salad, 'Barchetla. •Chicken petty, broccoli, fruit mix. Tuesday, May 10 •Salad. •Lasagna. Tuna sand., bread and butter, peas, fruit juice, salad bar Wednesday, May 11 •Salad, * Burritos. • Sloppy Jo’s, com, pears. Thursday, May 12 •Salad. *Chicken nuggets. •Peanut butter sand., mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peaches, cookie, salad bar Friday, May 13 •Salad, • Pizza, *Hot dog. green beans, applesauce •Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. 1 7-Day Salmon Specials Maplewnod School Monday, May 9 Pizza, green beans, pickles, bread and butter, pears. Tuesday, May 10 Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches Wednesday, May 11 Macaroni and cheese, hak cd beans, pickles, tuna sdw . jello and fruit. Thursday, May 12 Hot sliced turkey, cheese squares, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce Friday, May 13 Cheeseburger, potato chips, green beans, fruit, birthday cake. Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Monday, May 9 Pizza, peas, pears. Tuesday, May 10 Hamburger on bun. french fries, pickles, peaches. Wednesday, May 11 Tacos, Icttucc/chccsc, com, fruit jello. Thursday, May 12 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, pudding with fruit. Friday, May 13 Spaghetti/cheese, tossed salad, toasted buns, raisins, nuts. •A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. 4-H & FFA market lamb weigh-in set for May 7 The Eaton County 4-H and FFA Market Lamb Weigh-In will be held Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon in the barn area on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. All market and carcass lambs that arc brought to the fair must be weighed in and tagged on May 7 or they will not be eligible to be exhibited at the fair. A maximum of ten lambs from one member can be weighed in. The required weigh-in will help members adjust feed and rations according to their animal's weight and will iden­ tify project animals by a specified date. For more information on the 4-H lamb program, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. 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Supt. post running, one remains by Shelly Sulser After agreeing Thursday to travel to the Maple Valley School District May 9 to be interviewed a second time for the position of superintendent of schools, Edward M. Schultz said late Friday he planned to sign a contract with the Webberville Schools on Saturday. “I don’t plan to go to Maple Valley for the second inter­ view on Monday,” he said in a telephone interview. “It cer­ tainly looks like there’s a 99 percent chance I'll sign a con­ tract with Webberville.” Schultz, who lives in Stephenson in Michigan’s Up­ per Peninsula, was one of three finalists the Maple Valley Board had selected to vy for the dis-trict’s superintendent post. being vacated by the June 30, 1988 retirement of Carroll J. sign a contract.” Wolff. After the Maple Valley A second candidate for the Board voted at a special job, Richard A. Kelly of meeting Thursday to invite Boyne City, accepted a con­ Schultz and Van Dyk to return tract with the Bellevue for second interviews, vice Schools last week, leaving president Bill Flower called James Van Dyk of South Lyon Schultz to negotiate a the lone prospect. But he, too, schedule. Van Dyk was is interviewing with other unavailable at that time, schools, board members said. Flower said. Schultz said Friday he in­ Schultz said he told Flower tended to sign Webberville’s Thursday that he was still in contract on Saturday (May 7). the process of negotiating a “Apparently somebody contract with Webberville but from Maple Valley called that he would agree to attend Webberville because Webber­ the day-long visit to the Maple ville called me and said ‘are Valley district if nothing was you going to interview with resolved by that time. them or are you going to sign Schultz said Friday that if a contract with us?’,” Schultz he signed the contract Satur­ explained. “Then they called day, he would contact Flower their lawyer in Lansing (and and cancel the interview. Ac­ made changes in the proposed cording to school officials, contract). If everything’s Schultz did cancel his Monday there like the lawyer said, I’ll interview. The director of instruction/personnel in the South Lyon Schools, Van Dyk said Friday that he had been con­ tacted by Flower that day and agreed to return to Maple Valley for a second interview on May 17. At the special meeting Thursday, Flower and trustees David Hawkins and Richard Ewing reported to the board concerning their visits to the three finalists’ school districts. The last visit was to Van Dyk’s South Lyon school system nearly three weeks ago. Hawkins said his committee met Van Dyk and his wife in what he called “a pretty hur­ ried up thing” at an evening meeting in the church Van Dyk attends. Also on hand at that meeting was a past union head Public possession of alcohol illegal Nashville gets new alcohol possession ordiance by Shelly Sulser Because of concern by Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje over a growing pro­ blem with possession of alcohol on village streets and sidewalks, the Nashville Village Council Thursday adopted an ordinance making it illegal for anyone to possess liquor on public property. “It’s always been against the law to consume alcohol in public places but not to possess it,” Koetje said. “This gives us the right to do something.” Koetje said prior to the adoption of the ordinance, a subject had to be seen by an officer consuming alcohol before he or she could be arrested. Now,-anyone in possession of an open or unsealed con­ tainer holding alcohol on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park or other publicway; in any other public place in Nashville; or in any place to which the public is admitted, except those places which are properly licensed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, will be punished by imprisonment for up to 90 days or fined up to $500, states the ordinance. It also prohibits the posses­ sion or transportation of alcoholic liquor in an open or uncapped container 'in the passenger compartment of a vehicle in any area open to the general public. This includes any parking area (in the, village. The ordinance, drawn by the village attorney, only per­ mits open intoxicants in the passenger compartment of vehicles when they are encas­ ed or enclosed and then only if there is no trunk or compart­ ment other than the passenger area of the vehicle. Youths loitering in front of the Hastings City Bank in Nashville have been cited for drinking, said Koetje, but more often they refrain from sipping the alcohol when police are near, “Now we don’t have to see them drink it,” Koetje said. The ordinance was approv- Groundbreaking ceremony held Navy seabees prepare to pour a concrete base at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument in Vermontville. The memorial was dedicated in a ceremony last Saturday in the Vermontville village park. The monument bears the names of Vietnam war casualties from Eaton and Barry Counties. The $5,225 project is coordinated by the Maple Valley Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. ed by a unanimous vote of the council and will take effect May 25. Also at the meeting Thurs­ day, the council readjusted the village’s millage allocation. Village Clerk Rose Heaton explained that prior to the new allocation, the village levied 16 mills — 10 for general government, five for local streets and one for a 1963 sewer bond levy. The council decided that enough tax has been collected to pay offthe debt but in order to continue earning interest on the money, the council would rather make the debt retire­ ment payments as they come due, Heaton said. As a result, the council voted to delete the mill allocated for the debt retire­ ment and to add one mill to cover general government ex­ penses. Village President John Hughes stressed that the new allocation is not an in­ crease in millage. One mill generates approximately $8,800, Heaton said. In other action, the council appointed Forrest Burd of Nashville to fill a vacancy left by Ben Mason’s resignation last month. The council also appointed Carol Dwyer of Nashville to the Zoning Board of Appeals and one vacancy remains in the village on the Planning Committee. A parade permit was granted to VFW Post 8260 for Memorial Day festivities. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Putnam Park on Bridge Street and continue south on Main to Sherman St. following a short service in front ofthe fire bam to honor the firemen, VFW officials said. A bid of $10,100 from Duane Hamilton Excavating of Nashville was accepted by the council for work to be done on Curtis Road in the village, Heaton said. and other personnel, Ewing said. Flower said he had wanted to tour the schools in the district during the visit, but Van Dyk said Friday neither Flower, nor Hawkins or Ew­ ing requested to see the buildings. “Certainly if we had seen the school, we would know a little bit more,” said Flower. “He’s not a superintendent, he works as a personnel direc­ tor. He doesn’t run the school. He hired and fired teachers, sat in on negotiations, (and) set up curriculum programs.” Ewing told the board he felt the interview with Van Dyk was “poor.” “We asked him to have cer­ tain people there. One of which was the president ofthe union. We got there and he had the past union president there,” Ewing said. Ewing criticized Van Dyk’s alleged lack of willingness to see that the requested person­ nel were on hand for the visit, noting that Schultz had been contacted the night before the committee’s visit and that everyone they planned to talk with was available when the committee arrived in Stephenson. “I realize there was a short­ ness of time but the people should have been there,” Ew­ ing said. He said he did not ask why the union president was not in attendance at the time of the meeting with Van Dyk because “I did not feel it was fair to know why he or she wasn’t there.” Ewing had reservations, he said, on Van Dyk’s financial management capabilities but felt he was strong in cur­ riculum development. Van Dyk holds a Michigan Secondary Teaching Cer­ tificate with a kindergarten through grade 12 ad­ ministrative endorsement. He is a member of the ex­ ecutive board of the Michigan Association of Supervision and Curriculum Develop­ ment; is past president of the Continued on page 2 Vermontville Council accepts garage, road repair bids by Shelly Sulser Vermontville officials will spend nearly $50,000 for street paving and the building of a new garage this summer, the Village Council decided at a meeting Friday. The council voted unanimously to accept a bid of $33,725 from Lakeland Asphalt Corporation of Spr­ ingfield to put a 116-inch pav­ ed cap on 102,400 square feet of road inside the village. It will start at the Main four cor­ ners and proceed to Fifth Street and from Forest Street to the village’s old railroad bed. Included in the price will be the raising of man-hole covers, said Village President Sue Villanueva, who also noted council members will check references of the com­ pany before a contract is sign­ ed and work begins. The council also agreed to pay the Eaton County‘Road Commission $8,500 to apply a seal coat to East and West Main Street and Washington Street. Funds from both street projects will be supplied by the cashing of certificates of deposit, Villanueva said. After meeting in closed ses­ sion to discuss three bids received for the construction ofa 50 by 50 foot garage addi­ tion in the village, the council agreed to hire Vanfossen Con­ struction Co. of Potterville for $15,887 subject to the ap­ proval of workmanship. Also at the meeting, the council agreed to hold the July meeting of the council at 10 a.m. on July 6 because trustee Rod Harmon requested the council meetings be alternated from night to day in the sum­ mer to allow for people with varying working shifts to at­ tend, he said. “We’ve got two of us who work afternoons,” he explain­ ed. “Maybe we ought not to have night time meetings but every other month.” The council announced at the meeting Friday that it will take requests from village residents who want sidewalks repaired. Cost for each repair will be paid two-thirds by the property owner and one third by the village. Decisions regarding the repairs will be made by the council at next month’s meeting scheduled for June 2. The council also voted to pay $140 for a new two-inch diameter tree to replace one removed from in front of the Carpenter’s Den. “It just keeps getting broke off all the time,” Villanueva explained about the missing tree which she said was very small. “Different people have come to me and said they’d like to see the trees kept up on Main Street.” She said the village will try to determine whether cost to replace the missing tree will be covered by village insurance. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to sell police radar equipment for $400, siren, lightbar and speakers for $175 and three bullet proof vests at $8 each (left from the now defunct police department) to former officer Jim Fawcett. Another lightbar and speakers was sold to Rod Scramlin of Vermontville for $75. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10. 1988 — Page 2 Two drop out of M.V. Supt. post running, one remains Continued from front page— Oakland County Curriculum Council; is involved with South Lyon Area Youth Guidance; is United Way coordinator; attends the Fellowship EPC Church; is active in Big Brothers of America; in the Jaycees; has been in the Leaders in American Secondary Educa­ tion and was outstanding teacher in 1967. Van Dyk is a graduate of Bowmanville High School in Ontario and received his bachelor of arts equivalent in history from Calvin College in Grand Rapids. He earned his master’s degree from Michigan State University in educational administration and then his doctor of educa­ tion from the University of Sarasota in 1986. Teaching experience in­ cludes working in the Byron Center Schools from Sept. 1964 to June, 1970 where he instructed social studies and English classes. Prior to that time, Van Dyk spent two years working for the Old Kent Bank and Trust in Grand Rapids. Administration experience by Van Dyk began in the Reese Public Schools where he was high school principal for five years. He then became middle school prin­ cipal in the South Lyon Schools and served in that capacity until he was selected to fill a director of instruction/personnel vacancy, a post he currently holds. Ewing told the Maple Valley board that Van Dyk, 47, went to school with the goal of some day being a superintendent. “Van Dyk was emphatic that he wanted to be a superintendent,” said Ewing. “He said ifhe’s going to do it, it’s now. Otherwise, he’ll retire in South Lyon.” Flower pointed out, however, that Van Dyk is cur­ rently earning nearly $60,000 annually. “And it’s no secret we’re only paying $50,000,” he said. “It makes no sense to me why he would come and make less money. I think we’re talking through our hats ifwe think we’re going to hire Van Dyk for less than we’re paying Carroll Wolff.” Treasurer Jerry Brumm How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy...you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency Car stolen from Nashville still unrecovered by Shelly Sulser A 1976 Monte Carlo stolen from in front of a residence in Nashville April 29 is still missing and police continue to follow leads in the case, said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje. Koetjfe said the blue Chevrolet, owned by Bobbie Jo Peterman of 6402 Round Lake Rd., Vermontville, was parked at 309 N. Main St. in Nashville before it was discovered missing at about 8 a.m. April 29. The keys were in the glove compartment of the car, said Koetje, who believes the vehi­ cle may have been stolen sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on the 29th. Koetje estimated the car is Correction— 517-726-0580 TMPMfaplb- 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE responded saying that “If he discussion that there were wants to take a $10,000 to three options at that point $15,000 pay cut, it’s not up to (Thursday). “We- take what the us to decide why or how he’s going to do it. He’s making (Michigan State University Placement) Consortium said is the sacrifice, not us.” Ewing expressed concern the best people; we open the that, in view of Van Dyk’s files and see if there’s a good alleged comment that he man hiding in there or we in­ would retire in South Lyon if vite these men back for se­ he did not soon become a cond interviews.” The consortium had sug­ superintendent of schools, he may not stay long in such a gested Maple Valley have a signed contract with a new position. “We don’t know how long superintendent by May 12. “Ifwe rush and push to hire he’d be here,” Ewing said. Hawkins noted, however, a superintendent, I think that contracts are not made 10 we’re real remiss in what and 15 years long but that they we’re doing if we do inter­ are normally three years in view and we do decide that’s length. what we want,” Flower said. “But are we going to be “I certainly want to feel com­ able to keep him and keep him fortable ifwe’re going to hand happy?,” Flower replied. this guy $5 million (the Hawkins told the board it district budget) coming out of would be “totally remiss in its everybody’s pocket and say responsibility” if it were to ‘you handle it.’ That’s a make a decision based on the tremendous responsibility. I recommendations of “one, don’t think we can dive in and two, or three people of this fill a position.” committee.” “I really disagree with you Hawkins suggested the two saying we’ve been going men be invited for second in­ about this haphazardly,” said terviews in order for other Hawkins. “It’s far from being citizens to have input. haphazard. We hired this con­ Ewing explained to the sortium in January. I think we board following the lengthy need to bring them both down The Vermontville Area Chamber of Commerce Community yard sales will be held this Saturday, May 14, not May 12 as was stated in last week’s issue of the Maple Valley News. worth about $1,000. The Peterman vehicle is the third to be stolen from the village this year, according to police. The first was a motor carrier found the same day in Woodland and the second was recovered in Kentucky, Koetje said. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship. 11 a.m. Sunday School...T~TT a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville .Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN 0. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Sunday School-.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. 6:45 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir............. 9 a.m. Church School and Adult Education .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................7:00 p.m. Call for Information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville .A.M. Worship...... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study.......... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds S:1S the whole family Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........... 9:45 a.nrv A.M. Service...............11 a.m. P.M. Service......... 7 m. Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...:....... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study............ ........ 7 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Diana’s Place Hairstyles for Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH and let these people talk with them.” Prior to voting, Ewing said he felt there was a more press­ ing issue regarding the status of the district’s curriculum coordinator, Dr. Victor Schug, whose position was eliminated by the board two weeks ago to comply with plans to rearrange ad­ ministrative duties in the cen­ tral office. “I do believe since we’ve eliminated a curriculum coor­ dinator’s position, somewhere along the line, there will be a contract offered to Dr. (Vic­ tor) Schug,” Ewing said. The board had decided to offer Schug a job with a one year contract containing denial of tenure as ad­ ministrative assistant to the new superintendent. “I personally feel we need to get this settled with Dr. Schug before we offer a con­ tract to a superintendent,” Ewing said. It was the concensus of the board to have a proposed con­ tract and job description for the administrative assistant post ready by this Thursday’s regular meeting. An open interview with Van Dyk has been scheduled to take place on the evening of May 17 in the high school auditorium following a day long visit to the Maple Valley Schools by the candidate and his wife. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................. ,.... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... 10 a.m. .11 a.m. ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE * 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday:. A.M. Worship ..9:15 a.m. Sun. School... 10:30 a.m. ��The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 4 The 'great' fire-water debate The Thefollowing following is is aa continuacontinua- tion in The Nashville News heading '‘Telling featuring excerpts ofboyhood Tales Out ofSchool. An early publisher of the recollections by the late Clyde W. Francis, who grew up in Lake Odessa Wave, Francis Nashville and graduated with still was engaged in newpaper f . Forty yy the Class of1888. yearss work at Cleveland when he later he wrote a series of penned his weekly columnsfor entertaining reminiscences of The News, detailing countless his youthful daysforpublica- aspects ofday-to-day life in a tion of last week’s column under the Etta Wolcott, seen here with her cat, penned a sentiment in Clyde Francis' school autograph album in 1886, adding a notation that prompted his memories of a "fire vs. water" debate when they were students. Etta, later Mrs. John Baker, was the daughter of A. R. Wolcott, an early Nashville resident who established a harnessmaking shop here in 1879. The business was conducted until 1940 by his son John Wolcott. small rural community in the late 19th century. Some of his stories centered on memories brought to mind by notations in an autograph album signed by his schoolmates and teachers in the 1880s. Last week’s column recounted some of those thoughts, as they appeared in Francis’ stories published in February, 1928 in The News. The account continues below. “When Memory with her jeweled hand, Counts o’er her gems by life’s bright sea, Drop not my pearl upon the sand, But keep it and remember me.” Etta Wolcott penned thse sentiments some forty-two years ago. She also penned the notation, “Debate”. I can’t positively say which she means but I think she refers to the evening when we postulated the comparative destructibility ofthe elements, fire and water. It was an ex­ ceedingly warm debate, for hell-fire was still in style and was dragged in by one of the afirmative speakers to bum up Noah and the flood introduced into the argument by an orator from the other side. The female suffrage chariot and the water-wagon hadn’t as yet been hitched to the con­ stitution, but they were work­ ing on the moral vehicles with poignancy. Nashville, like every other town, had her “horrible examples” of the results of the liquor habit, but somehow I never considered them in exactly that light. To me, they were more like a problem in algebra, where the unknown quantity oftheir bet­ ter selves had never been found by those who went out "Nashville, like every other town, had her 'horrible examples' of the result of the liquor habit," recalls Clyde W. Francis, who grew up here in the 1880s. He, however, had a more positive insight into the problem than some adults. Also, he remembered that the results were not as expected when one of those unfortunate "examples" accidently stumbled into a student literary program at the schoolhouse one evening. of their way to deride them. Yes, I know by actual ex­ perience that some of the im­ bibers possessed some good points. I recall that I took the local agency for a book about “Darkest Africa.” In a cou­ ple of hundred illustrations and very little text it told about Henry M. Stanley’s exploits in that wild and ferocious region. I took oders for eight copies of the book. Six of the orders were from people whose absemiousness was one hundred percent, while the other two books were subscribed by citizens whose batting average in sobriety wouldn’t have gotten them in the All American Temperance team. When I came to deliver the books and collect the money, two of my sober customers backed out; the semi-sober customers took the books and paid for them. Yes, we kids, by magic lantern and lurid-colored charts were shown hobnailed livers and the whole anatomical reign of King Alcohol over the human system. One day Dr. H. A. Barber demonstrate the deleterious effect of alcohol on the human brain by actual­ ly cooking an egg in this per­ nicious fluid right before the whole school. Just why our brains were placed in the same category with an egg is more than I can figure. I am positive there were no school chickens parading around showing the drumsticks, neither were there any hardboiled school shieks. What has all this got to do with the debate you might ask. Well, it was a fire-water debate, and that in the language of Hiawatha means Booze. Come to think of it, I believe Longfellow got that particular Redman intoxicated over Laughing Water. Our evening literary pro­ gram was open to the public and occasionally a parent would drop in. We never heard of a parent-teacher association, but we used to sing about every day that beautiful song entitled, “Parents .Don’t Visit the School.” I don’t know who composed it but it sounded very much like the. “Prisoner’s Song.” Well, on the evening in question there staggered into the schoolhouse, by mistake, one ofthose so-called horrible examples. For the nonce, he was the cynosure of all eyes. There was a round of twitters — those restrained kind of laughs accompanied by a queer look of the countenence. Instead of the fellow staggering out he took a seat and made himselfone of those present. His behavior was perfect. As the debate warmed up he proved himself a regular cheerleader in the applauding of the various speakers. I was afraid when Noah and his ark was brought out he might imagine he was seeing some of the animals and try to make his escape from the room, but he didn’t. He remained until the show was over. Some ofthe boys asked him to come again, and he did. He did not come by mistake either. I hold not brief for the li­ quor traffic. I am simply writing down things as they appeared to a boy in the most impressionable period of his life. ADULTS Learn to Read Cail... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Phone... 852-9275 mist® <-Ptay ‘rJuKMaC <3Jome. <dnc. PROGRAMME. FAMILY SERVING FAMILIES CLApfS Clyde OF W. Francis, Lena M- Parrish, '88. Cornet Solo Mr. M. B. PowIcr. Mabie L. jSelleck, 1=™ Rev. R. Bramott Myron J. jSta'ntOn. Quartette, The Lord i» Great. Salutatory, The Student's Aim, Myron J. Stanton. Essay, One Hundred Years Ago and Tk-Drv, Solo, The Watchers, Gelbcl, BOARD Edna Truman. Emat, “We Build the Ladder by which we Rise,” Mabel Selieck. Valedictory, Knowledge, the Foundation of True Greatness, Vv. ji. Young, Azssessor, Wtn. Boston, (J. A- Truman, Moderator, John Bell. ................................................ We have been serving families both at thetime of death and before the need arises for our services. Lena Parrish. OF EDUCATION. fl. R. Dickinson, President, As a family we have been in involved in funeral service for the local communities of Eaton County since 1923. Whenever you choose to contact us, you will experience peace of mind knowing that you can rely on Pray Funeral Home. Family, serving families since 1923. Clyde Francis. Quahtette, Cabadfai) Boat Song. Address A- L. BEMIfS. /Superintendent. Presentation Prof. J. W. Ewing, of Aima College. gf diplomas. a. l. Bemis, Quartette, Touch Us Gently, Time. BRNKtllCTrON. ‘FfuettaQ ^ome. $«c. Clyde W. Francis, one of the four members of Nashville's Class of 1888, was valedictorian. His commencement address, as seen on this program of the event, was titled: "Knowledge, the Foundation of True Greatness ’. Later, Francis went on to become editor of the Lake Odessa Wave and still was engaged in b^v^s>in>^928°r^ b^^i^928 eve an£^' O^io, when he wrote a series of boyhood recollections for The Nashville 401 QVest Seminary CltaAfofte. (jUiclilgan 42812 (517) 542-2950 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 5 M.V. freshmen learn at/ob talk your "attitude counts by Shelly Sulser The single most important thing isn’t getting a job or getting good grades — it’s attitude said Nashville businessman Dave Liebhauser to Maple Valley High School’s freshmen at the first “Job Talk,” a career day ses- sion held Friday. Created through a combin­ ed effort between the Ver­ montville and Nashville chambers of commerce and the Maple Valley Community Education and general educa­ tion programs, Job Talk focused on teaching the ninth Imm S Craig Swanson of Swanson Commercial Food Service was one of 12 business people talking about careers to Maple Valley freshmen Friday at the high school. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) "'^*OJS "* O>{ >{b kt/•' *.J W^nS i h kLb '1 kt • * ^ i k „S./' SWSn.JihLi'l1 ■4S: IBM *» ?!>*»; iIiB. M ?!> te !“ te. “«H» “# wWi ®h i£ .•*•<» 086996 08 «M. Students look over an auction exchange paper dur­ ing a talk by Steve Stanton of Stanton Realty. •,'J' |W«WfcfcJ , graders how to apply for a job, what goes into publishing a newspaper, how to attack life after high school and many other lessons on careers. Twelve area business peo­ ple were speakers during the session. “You only get out of life what you put into it,” said Liebhauser, the owner of Satellite TV Company in Nashville. .“Attitude is the single most important thing.” Presentors ranging from a newspaper publisher, to a hair stylist to a farmer moved from one group of students to the WMdli lit i ti lit & ————Bft J* WO MM (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 Steve Stanton of Stand Realty talks about the auctioneering business. i£ cn.mii ui Bin lip to!!® ^/WWW*N**| CH-86. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY - Attractive ranch home on approx. 5 acres for only $37,500. Nice floor plan, deck and newer carpeting included. Be sure to take a look before you buy! V-44. NEW LISTING! $25,000 buys this two story, 3 bedroom home. Call to see! CH-85. HORSES - 40 acres with barn and box stalls for horses and some fencing go with this very nicely remodeled two story home. Additional land available. Ideal if you have horses. CH-83. $59,500 - Two story, 3 bedroom home on approx. 10 acres of land. This newer home features a nice open floor plan, 1 V4 baths, a 2'/» car garage and a pole barn. Super buy I N-23. ONLY $22,500 for this two bedroom home with garage. CH-81. OUT-OF-STATE OWNER anxious to sell this ranch-style home located in the country. Priced below $40,000. L-82. JUST LISTED! Five parcels of vacant land ranging in size from approx. 10 acres to 21 acres. All can be purchased on land contract terms. Good location. APPROX. 46 ACRES of vacant land with woods and stream located on a main road. Lovely property. L-77. ONLY $4,500 with low down payment for this build­ ing ing or or mobile mobile home home site. Water and sewer available. CH-80. COUNTRY HOME ■ $32,900 LOTS OF RECENT SALES & LOTS OF buys this four bedroom home BUYERS STILL LOOKING - CALL with deck and garage. US IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELL-75. 60 ACRES -kjacant land LING. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO with apciOVs acres of GO TO WORK FOR YOU THIS woods. ______ SPRING! JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH CHRIS STANTON BOB GARDNER CINDY DOOLITTLE STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN 852-0712 852-9191 543-0598 726-0331 726-0605 726-0555 (Mv) 321-3029 next after about seven minutes of talking. Between speeches, door prizes from area businesses were given away to the students. Ken Trumble of Trumble Insurance Agency in Nashville told the youths about the insurance business and what college is like. Marvin Mitchell of Zaagman Farm Services ex­ plained that about one quarter of jobs in Michigan are agriculture related. “If you’re in mechanics, don’tjust work on tractors but Maple Valley News you work on trucks and publisher Fred Jacobs lawnmowers...there are a lot describes the various of other things involved in publications put out by his agriculture besides just farm­ company, J-Ad Graphics of ing,” Mitchell said. Hastings. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays We will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 12th Nancy’s Beauty Shop • HAIR STYLING • TONING • TANNING Our six machines work on Continued on next page— • T-Shirt $048 Knits Reg. *3.99 .. .SALE E l//^o OKxJflfl • Collars and Cuffs ... • Cotton Sweater $ 147 Yarn........... ........SALE SALE X — GOOD THROUGH MAY 14, 1988 — Katie’s Stitch ’n Stuff Downtown Lake Odessa HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 • 374-8535 A Limited Amount of... TONING PACKAGES left 157 South Main, Vermontville Phone - 726-0330 muscle �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. May 10. 1988 — Page 6 M. V. Schools announce 'honor roll' Dove Liebhauser of Nashville tells Maple Valley freshmen about the impor­ tance of attitude. M.V. Freshmen learn at job talk— plying for a job. “...I watch how they walk into a place and especially From Jeanette Joseph of how they walk out,” she said. Carl’s Super Market, the “If they walk out very slow, freshmen heard about good that’s how they’ll work. They and bad ways to go about ap- work how they walk.” From previous page— MH 'MW' -MW START TURNING HEADS ...with a Smashing New Look! Come in and let our hair professionals give you a new image. ~TWe Mirrors image’’ H|LLOL2 |U*aB*,. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thure., Fri. 9-5 11 N. Main, Nashville Saturdays 9 to . Phone 852-9192 OWNER — DARLENE HUGHES MlYlAA DrILLr IVf AAIL IL rtT V Real Estate She added that she receives about six phone calls a day from people asking if there is job opening at the store. “I say ‘no’ because if they can’t come in and ask me for a job, I don’t-need them,” she said. “And if they come in and apply and they keep com­ ing back, then they want a job bad. I’ll give them a chance.” Joseph told the students she likes to hire people that have interest in what they’re doing. “They have to want to learn,” she said. One student taking part in the session said he learned about how to get on the good side of an employer and the good points that employers are looking for when hiring. members of barryeaton board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI'Groduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today” GOOD FAMILY HOME 2 story, 7 room, 3 or 4 bedrooms, a good retirement or "starter” home for $29,900. (N-257) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. DOC OVERHOLT................. DON STEINBRECHER......... WARREN TRAVOLI............ RAYA SANDY LUNDQUIST 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM ■ BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) NEW LISTINGS COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE ■ Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE Nice 2 bedroom home on channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-270) Well kept 3 bedroom family home and barn, excellent location on blacktop road. Listed at k $47,500, (CH-217) REALTOR gggl OWNERS RELOCATED. NOW $30,000 FOR TWO UNITS!! Newer kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good buy! (N-197) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION 726-0223 . 852-1740 852-1784 ... 852-1515 ...... 852-1543 Ever NEW LISTING • NASHVILLE: 1 story, 1 bedroom home on double lot, garage, nice trees, appliances included. Possible land contract. Listed at $17,500. (N-268) PRICE REDUCED TO $31,000!Vermontville. Nice retirement or starter home, 3 bedrooms, gas furnace w/central air, enclosed front porch, nice yard and mature trees, plus 2 car 9ara9e- Cal1 now for appointment to see. (V-258) MOBILE HOME IN VERMONTVILLE $13,500 - 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & dining combi­ nation, neat & clean, on nice lot 82x148, with 10x10 shed, nice deck. (V-265) Wed., May 11,12 Noon VACANT PARCELS 30 miles north of Muskegon HUNTER’S DREAM - 21 acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) 100 ACRE FRUIT & HOG FARM Nice Cape Cod house. (Sale subject to approval of Bankruptcy Court.) APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA - Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) 7th Grade All A’s - Kyle Booher, Dan Finkler, Natalie Haeck, Kyle Neff. Dean Beardslee, Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Bar­ bara Claypool, Becky Cor­ kwell, Leslie DePriester, Kale Dipert, Kelly Eastman, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Greg Garn, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Angie Howard, Julie Huckendubler, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Kissandra Mathews, Carl Mazurek, Kathy Morgan, Jennifer Phenix, Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, Becky Shapley, Mindy Shoup, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Mike Trowbridge. 8th Grade All A’s - Terry Dempsey. Steve Ainsworth, Cabe Allen, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Brian Brandt, Rachelle Cheeseman, Joy Christensen, Mickey Collier, Jason Cortright, Sara DeGroot, Renee Dingman, Dennis Downing, Tom Dunham. Jim Edinger, Kelly End­ sley, Tim Ferrier, Tricia Gib­ son, Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kelly Hickey, Vicky Hoch, David Lingholm, Dian­ na Mahoney, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Neal Priesman, Chip Reese, Mindy Reid, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson. Tim Schilz, Vikki Slocum, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Mike Tanner, Michelle Vogel, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob Williams. 9th Grade All A’s - Jody DeGroot, Lisa Long, Ryan Rosin, Jen­ nifer Swartz, Tina Yost. Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Derek Brown, Emily Butler, Kevin Cheeseman, Dana Cole, Carlene Cranmore, Garth Davison, Tim Edinger, Ronda Faulkner, Angela Felder, Cheryl Finkler, Cindy Furlong, Andrea Gardner, Michele Gordon, Mike Gusey. Brent Haag, Janel Hansen, Matt Heinze, Carrie Helsel, Jason Hoefler, Travis Hokanson, Debra Joostbems, Jeff Laverty, Helena Lehman, Nathan Lindsey, Dan Luncquist, Kirk MacKenzie, Ruth Marshall, Mike Martin, Darla McGhan, Shannon McLaughlin. Ron Merrill, Tina Moccardine, Tonia Murine, Marc Nehmer, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Orman, Lee Ossenheimer, Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Tim Reed, Kristen Reid, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, Willie Rugg. Polly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, Tara Smith, Regina Sweet, Brenda Thomas, Andrea Ward, Neil Williams, Nikki Wood. 10th Grade All A’s Angie Bahs, Stephen Bowen, Nicole Kipp, Scott Knoll. Jody Aiken, Marcie Vermontville Methodist pancake breakfast set The public is invited to an all-you can eat pancake breakfast at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, located at the comer of East Main and North Main on the Vermontville village square, from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, May 14. The menu includes eggs cooked any style, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. The breakfast is sponsored by the men of the church. Ainslie, Tina Benjamin, Kristen Brzycki, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Lisa Carpenter, Shannon Carter, Cevin Cor­ nish, Tim Cupp, Mike Gor­ man, Cindy Hansen, Heather Hawkins, Shawn Herman, Michelle Hoffman. Renee Hoyt, Amy Jordan, April Kerby, Alicia Krebs, Dawn Lundquist, Tamira Mason, Adrienne Melvin, Jeannine Miller, Crystal Mit­ chell, Darrin Neff, David Nickel, Kevin Pixley, Shannon Pufpaff, Heidi Reese, Brandon Roscoe, Cindy Royston, Mike Schantz, Mickey Shilton, Holly Spitzer, Aimee Stall,, Ron Stambaugh, Tracy Thomas, Lynette Thompson, Mary Wall, Matilde Walliczek, Dianna Ward, Ryan Warner, Joel Wetzel. 11th Grade All A’s - Melissa Barnhart, Aaron Brewer, Zandra Gusey, Jennifer Robotham, Angie Smith, Aaron Walker, Stephanie Whitmore. Leroy Aseltine, Cari Bigelow, Kim Burdick, Bobbi Butcher, Barry Carpenter, Josh Carroll, Mike Cheeseman, Amanda Conner, Gene Dishong, Mike Everett, Bryant Filter, Jennifer Fisher, Amy Foster, Kris Fraley, Chris Gardner, Borja Goni, Kim Goodman, Marci Goodner, Deanna Hagon, Laura Halstead, Aaron Harr, Melissa Harris, Kelly Hart, Debra Harvey. Ryan Hickey, Bob Hill, Naki Histed, Kris Hulsebos, Patty Jarman, Kelle Kiger, Kristen Kraai, Kristine Mahoney, Joe Mater, Cody Mattson, Darcy McGhan Rick Merrill, Manuei Moreno, Heather Owens, Rob Pool, Terrif Powell, Nick Priddy, Shannon Redmond, Michelle Reid, Kristin Royston, Cindy Rugg, Kylie Ryan. Faith Schliz, Glen Sebas­ tian, Chris Sipes, Brian Smith, Joe Sprague, John Sprague, Penelopi Steortz. Kevin Stewart, Angie Thompson, Sonya Thompson, Heather Tobias, Scott Tobias, Brenda Valdick, John Vin­ cent, Pam Williams, Greg Wood, Tammy Woodbury, Raquel Wright. 12th Grade All A’s - Dorothy Butrick, Michelle Carter, Trudy Dingman, Delana Dunn, Joy Hamilton, Tim Morris, Anette Powers, Scot Scramlin, Jodi Spidel, Brian StaU. Kim Bahs, Eric Baker, Nicole Bayha, Carleen Beeraft, Paul Bell, Steve Bowen, Matt Brown, Rob Cook, Lloyd Cooper, Jessica Coumaya, Brock DeGroot, Kurt Duke, Michelle Eastman, Sandra Ells, Kevin Engel, Mike Evans, Matt Ew­ ing, Doug Franklin, Rick Halstead, Kelly Hoefler, Ran­ dy Hoyt, Dina James. Daniel Kellogg, Connie Krebs, Jody Landes, Diona Morawski, Dan Murphy, Mike Royal, Michele Schantz, Randy Sears, Lori Smith, Mike Stambaugh, Ronda Steinbrecher, Eric Terpening, Paula Thomson, Mickey Tilley, Jim Vernon, Amy Walker, Mary Walliczek, Penny Ward. BOBBIE’S 1-517-852-0940 • Downtown Nashville NAILS • TANNING • TONING CENTER Nails • 10 Times Award Winning Nails • 9 Years Experience • Privately Tutored 24 Working Manicurist in Michigan • Member of Nails Assoc. • Member of NANA Assoc. • Member of National Cosmetology Assoc. Nails by Bobbie Weller Acrylics • China Silk • Linen Wraps "Why Pay Less When You Can Afford to Wear the Best" "Shape Up Your TV Reception!" WHY SETTLE F°R 10 CHANNELS WHEN YOU COULD GET 120! This Week’s Special — Complete System 10 dish with all in one receiver, drive & descrambler. Installed with tax Call 852-9301 s1495 Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mon. �The Miopia Volley News, Nashville,Tuesday. May 10. 1988 — Page 7 M.V. Elementary Schools 'honor roll' named S»» <&$$; w^1 ’ ^1t j’ QV rtcQ.V sas; sas tv "S C1no|| 1no|| fu7i' u7 'HS? H? .S‘SafSi'S b* iWi); pWj ^“hSL1 1!1 , **' Alt il BOBBIE’S ’WWtahi^ S'TANNING'TONINGCB? •10 lines H Wiring h •SVearsExperience iillthiget I'taMNMtt Fuller St. School Honor Roll 4th Grade All Aa - Derek Graham, Justine Quick, Phillip Tanner. B Average Samantha Ashley, Ron Ashworth, Keisha Brauer, Delisa Cortright, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Crystal Hubka, Dana Johns. Peter Kellepourey, Kelly Mengyan, Chad Mullens. Nicole Reid, Patrick Robins, Christina Robinson, Mike Smith. Maplewood Honor Roll 6th Grade All As - Stacy Harvey, Rudy Othmer, Brent Shine. B Average Christi Bigelow, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Lora Emery, Jaime Gibson, Adam Gusey, Jason Harmon, Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, June Jackson, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Justin Lake, Rebekah Lingholm, Billy Mater, Alice Moore, Scott Planck, Danny Rasey, Wendy Shutes, Julie Stair, Brian Steward, Jeremy Swift, Stephanie Wakley, Angelo Walliczek, Lisa Wood. 5th Grade All As Ryan Gusey, Amanda Ordiway, Joy die Stine, Jeannie Thompson, Brandy Wawiemia. B Average - Teresa Aiken, Donita Ascltine, Dan Bailey, Brad Balko, Melisa Bailiff, Dick Baker, John Baker, Dena Bignail, John Bower­ man, Chuck Brand, Lanctte Brumm, Barry Byington, Keith Carpenter, Christina Coblentz, Chrissie Cunn- ingham, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, Richard Dunham, David Dram, Travis Graham, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg Halliwill, Nate Halliwill, Dana Hasselback, John Hill, Shannon Hoffman, Jason House, Daniel Jenkins, Sazan Koch, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, Jennifer McMillon, Danielle Oliver, Jeff Penn­ ington, Mark Porritt, Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Laura Root, Jimmy Skelton, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Bobbie Trowbridge, Jason VanderVlucht, Rich Waara, Clifford Weeler, Jacob Williams, Matt Williams. 4th Grade All As - Lindsey Krolik. B Average - Ethan Berry, Joshua Cerny, Regina Coblentz, Joann Cwik, Jen­ nifer Fajnor, Lucas Forquer, Robbie Graham, Jay Hokanson, Misti Jones, Nicole Kraai, Nicole Lake, Becky Mason. Sarah Mater, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Erin Owen, Sara Parish. Damon Patrick, Kristy Prid­ dy, Chad Rogers, Katie Sampson, Wayne Shancc, Leah Sleeper, Amber Snoeyink, Andy Swartz, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Tara Whipple. 3rd Grade All As - Mandy Beemer, Kevin Conkey, Devon Durkee, Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krivc, Seth Wright. B Average - Chris Baker, Beth Balcom. Jon Bowers, Brent Braden, Aaron Brandenburg, Corey Clouse. Darren Cobb, Amy Davis, Holly Eaton, Nettie Emery, LEE’S NAILS MAY SPECIAL - New Set Reg.$30 .820.00 Manicures & Artwork...*5.00 Lee Augustine 4353 HAGER RD., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 726-0436 OPEN Monday through Friday > X ■MtolMta ■ NiikifMNU'tii Human Nature It’s the first thing a funeral director should consider. No matter how much professional knowledge a funeral director may have, he can’t really help people if he doesn't understand and respect their feelings. Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill. Tim Hannon, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Jamie Oster, Amy Jo Parish. Jeff Royston, Derek Sadler, Brady Simpson, Robert Slocum, Kristina Spotts, Kevin Swift, Jason Williams, Mary Woodman. Kellogg School Honor Roll 4th Grade All As - Tracy Hickey, Jody Hickey. Sarah McKelvey. Amanda Bryans. B Average - Scott Heyboer, Shawn Covey. Sarah Kenyon. Nichole Kirwin. 5th Grade All As - Nate Dipen, An­ drea Hubka, Jenny Mitte 1 staedt, Chrlstin Osseaheimer. B Average - - Nicole Reardskr. Allison Burpee, Danielle Cook, Angela Gard­ ner. Mindy Garvey, Amanda Greenman. Greg Little, Julie Jowers, Sarah Leep, Matthew Mace, Dalaina McGhan. Scott McKelvey, Bridie Petrie, Holly Taylor. Mike Williams. 6th Grade AH As - Todd Guernsey. Lisa Metzger, Cindy Potter, Willy Rooks. B Average - Jolene Adams, Stephanie Bouwens, Heather Brenton, Frank Bryans, Jeremy Bryzcki. Jeff Burpee. Retha Byrd, Shannon Fawley, Rich Furlong, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, Tim Hass, Stacee Hawkins. Amy Kipp. Jason Lamance. Brandy Loy. Chris Miller. Jon Mitchell. Ben Mudry. Dwight Peebles. Miriam Schantz. Cheri Kay Sessions, Jessica Sutherland, Amber Tanner. Justin Thrun. Mariah Jacobs. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. _ The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 If some other bank rejects your real estate loan it’s probably nothing personal When you come to us for your home mortgage or home equity loan, we handle your application personally. We don’t let a cold, impersonal computer make our final decision. At our bank, your requests are handled by friends and neighbors who know the local real estate scene and are happy to advise you. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville (tw nunc LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 8 M.V. staff pampered by students at Teacher Appreciation Day Counselor Ward Rooks and teacher Manny Smith enjoy the free meal provided by the student council on Teacher Appreciation Day. The staff also received gift packets and carnations. Grandparents Day set for May 16-17 in Nashville The Nashville P.T.O. is hosting this year’s Grand­ parents Day May 16 and 17. Storyteller Becky Godspeed, will be speaking to the students and Grandparents at Kellogg on Monday and t6 students and Grandparents at Fuller on Tuesday. A schedule of classroom times will be sent home with the students. If Grandparents are unable to come, a parent, aunt, uncle or other adult is welcome to attend. At the May 3 P.T.O. meeting money was approved .for tetherballs, basketball hoops and balls for Kellogg School, Mr. Heide agreed to take-care of the purchases. Chairperson ofthe dual por­ traits reported a good response to the pictures this year. The board members were pleased with the number of responses to the P.T.O. survey. Teachers and other staff at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School (foreground) got pampered by the students last week during Teacher Appreciation Week and were treated to lunch on Tuesday, Teacher Appreciation Day, sponsored by the National Education Association. A committee (pictured in back) of the high school student council provided meat, desserts, drinks and potatoe chips for the staff in the library.. They are Lisa Loing, Joy Hamilton, Pam Williams, Borja Goni and Cin­ dy Hansen, (sitting) and Ryan Rosin, David Nickel and Jason Hoefler (in back). (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) For Sale GRADUATION FIGURES, disposable sheet pans, cake tops, 500ft crepe streamers, $3.39, highest quality, lowest price. Candyland Battle Creek 963-1010. ,________________ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up.Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Community Notices REWARD! UNCLAIMED SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES Necchi's Education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts, these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold! All machines are the most modern machine in the Necchi line. These machines are MADE OF METAL and sew on all fabrics: Levi's, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN ON LEATHER! These machines are new with a 25 year warranty. With the new 1988 Necchi you just set the color-coded dial and see magic happen. Straight sewing, zigzag, buttonholes (any size), invisible blindhem, monogram, satin stitch, professional serging stitch, straight stretch stitch ... all of this and more. Without the need of old fashioned cams or programmers. Your price with the ad $198, without this ad $529. Cash or check. One Day Only! Showing at... Maple Valley Community Center 117 State Street (M-66), Nashville Saturday, May 14 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m THE MAY MEETING of the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will be held Wed., May 25 at the Delton United Methodist Church in Delton. Dinner will be served at noon. The cost is $5.00. The program will be a book review by Betty Fockler of Wayland, “Martin Luther’s Wife”. Please call in reservations by May 21 to one of the following: Birdena Lyttle 623-2606, Reva Schantz (517)852-9243, Lucile Brown 367-4821, Bernice Carter 795-9023, Grace Watson 945-4558., Margaret Johnson 945-2050. All retired Barry County School Personnel are invited. Please join us! — WANTED — Radial-Arm Saws • Table Saw • Drill Presses • Amer. Made Hand Tools & Power Tools • Elec. Grinders • Air Compressors • Wood Stoves • Sala­ manders • VCRs • Fuzz Busters • Police Scanners • Antiques • Com­ plete Beds • Machinists Tools • Guitar Amps • Tackle Boxes • Ice Fishing Equip. • Guns • Tarps • Binocular's • Golf Clubs. Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE PHONE — 852-9473 Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nashville Village President John Hughes signs a proclamation declaring May 3 Teacher Appreciation Day in Nashville while teachers Manny Smith and Beverly Black watch. IS... FAMILY HAIR 'CARE CENTER PERM MONTH Have a perm — be ready for all the events coming up. The Village Hair Port VERMONTVILLE 726-0257 �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1968__Pag* 9 Eaton County Youth Day set for May 14 at Charlotte fairgrounds Activities for everyone from age one to 101 will be available at “Getting To Know Youth Day” on Satur­ day, May 14, at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Activities at the ninth an­ nual Eaton County Youth Day will include everything from petting animals to computer programs to a family health check-up to a pedal power pull. In addition, students from kindergarten through 12th grade will be exhibiting a variety of projects in 12 dif­ ferent categories, plus par­ ticipating in performing arts and taking part in special ac­ tivities and learning centers throughout the day. Activities will take place in the green Commercial Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. All student entries must be checked-in on Thursday, May 12 between 3:30 and 7 p.m. More than 1,300 persons participated in last year’s ac­ tivities, and the 1988 event promises to be bigger and better. The Family Health Check­ Up Booth is new this year and is being sponsored by the Hayes Green Beach Hospital and the Eaton County Health Department. Features of the health check include a personal computer health risk ap­ praisal, blood pressure check, stress test and evaluation, test for lung capacity, hearing test, cholesterol testing for $5 fee, and talking to a registered dietitian. The schedule for Youth Day May 14, includes: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., all student exhibits on display; 10 a.m., performing arts competition begins; 10 a.m.-noon, special activities for ages 6 and over by the Charlotte FFA Chapter; 10 a.m.-noon, fami­ ly health check-up; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pony Rides by the Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association (small charge); 11 a.m.-l p.m., special activities for ages two to five by the Charlotte Community Nursery; noon-2 p.m., ar­ chery shoot by the Eaton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program; 2 p.m., Puff the Dragon Pedal Power Pull, ages 4-12 years, $1 charge; 3-4 p.m., removal of exhibits. The public is invited to participate in this special day. The event is sponsored by the Eaton Intermediate School District, Eaton County Parks and Recreation, and the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service 4-H Programs. Don Steinbrecher, Realtor Assoc. Home Ph. 1-517-852-1784 If you are thinking of selling your home or re-listing, we can offer you ... * * ★ ★ Free Market Analysis Well Placed Advertisements Qualified Buyers Outstanding Financing Programs * Home Warranty Program ★ Peace of Mind — OFFICE PHONE — (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 852-1915 or 852-1916 ■gya-g., Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan Bobbie’s 230 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-0940 Nails-Tanning-Tonlng Center Tom Clark of Eaton Rapids talks with a customer in his third in a string of three video rental stores. Country Video III was opened inside the former Curtiss Craft Center recently in Nashville recently. New Nashville video shop is one of three by owner by Shelly Sulser Country Video III in Nashville is the third in a str­ ing of video rental sources owned by 32-year-old Tom Clark of Eaton Rapids. A native of Bowling Green, OH., Clark opened the Nashville location at 205 N. Main St. (formerly Curtiss Craft Center) three months ago. The local shop has more than 1,200 titles with multiple copies of each available for rental. “This is doing very well,” said Clark. “I’m very pleased with Nashville. I like the community.” New releases on hand at the store, where VCR rental is also available, include “The Sicilian,” “Adventures in Babysitting, “The Untouchables,” “Less Than Zero,” “Pick-Up Artist,” “Death Wish 4’’ and “Innerspace.” Movie rentals on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are $1.50; Wednesday, $1 and on Friday and Saturday, $2. New releases cost $2.50 to rent during the first 12 days, Clark said. Cost to rent a VCR is $3. Clark explained a new com­ puter installed at the store will enable employees to quickly determine if a customer has previously rented a movie from him and to keep various other records. “If somebody wants one we don’t have here, I probably have it in Olivet or Homer (where his other stores are located),” Clark said, noting it could be transferred to the Nashville location for rental. Working for Clark in Nashville are Diane Gardner and Roger Claypool. The store is open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is closed on Sundays. CELEBRATION from May 10th to May 27th $/H■ r 00 e ach ALL TONING Single Visits.......... ... or ... Join us for 3 months and Tone on Tues., Wed & Thurs. for only ... $10000 NO EXTRAS — Must Join by May 27th — TANNING LOTIONS, ACCELERATORS & MOISTURIZERS $1X OO Vrll REGULAR PRICE to May 27th ALL POLISHES 3 for S7°° RELIABLE CHRISTIAN WOMAN will clean your home for you. References available. 852-9306. Help Wanted ALOHA A FREE HAWAIIAN TRIP CAN BE YOURS, LET CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD SHOW YOU THE WAY. WE ARE A PARTY PLAN HIRING SUPERVI­ SORS IN YOUR AREA. NO INVESTMENT. NO SELL­ ING. FREE TRAINING. 1-800-234-2645. gM Trees and Shrubs2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. 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ADHESIVE PADS MEDIUM 10’S ]07 £07 Wmh *• May 15-21 is National “SAFE KIDS Week Lost & Found LOST -2 Golden Retrievers, male & female, nylon collars, reward. Any info please call (517)852-0728. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! ®MACEPHARMACY Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Poge 10 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Minutes of Regular Meeting April 14, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held April 14, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President John Hughes at 7:00 p.m. Present: Ray Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, John Hughes, Larry Filter, Marsha Ainslie, Ben Mason, and Sue Kienutske. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The attached bills were presented and motion by Mason, supported by Spoelstra to allow the April Bills as listed and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. Supt. of Public Works Leon Frith submitted the D.P.W. Report for March, 1988. The attached Committee appointments were presented, motion by Filter, supported by Hinckley to accept the Committee appointments as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Transfer/Recyding Board member Carl Tobias was present and provided the Board's 4-1-87 thru 3-31-88 financial statement and the 1988-89 budget. Tobias also advised the Council of a new building which is being built to store used oil and batteries. Tobias requested $1,000.00 payment for the Transfer/Recycle Board. Motion to pay the same by Hinckley, supported by Ainslie. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on replacing curb and gutter and resurfacing South State Street from Sherman Street to Railroad Street. Motion by Mason, supported by Hinckley to accept a bid from Rieth-Riley Construe- NOTICE The Lakeview Cemetery Board has adopted the following rules effective immediately: tion Company for $25,919.50 to do the project. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding the newly acquired section of Curtis Road. No action. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Mason to accept a bid of $13,996.72 from Highway Maintenance and Construction to patch and resurface Reed Street from Lentz Street to Main Street and to resurface all of Homer Street. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding Lakeview Cemetery Board. Cemetery Board to provide a report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Discussion regarding speed limit on Reed Street, referred to Police Committee. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Kienutske to pay $1,000.00 to Castleton Township for the com­ munity Home Improvement Program. All ayes, Mo­ tion carried. Communication from Village of Vermontville was read regarding May 7 ceremony for the Veteran’s Monument. Communication from the Mayor of Hastings, Mary Lou Gray was read regarding the Barry County Futuring Committee.'Motion by Mason supported by Hinckley to support the Barry County Futuring Committee in its mission to determine how the peo­ ple of Barry County feel about the future of the County and the Communities within it. Further, to support the opinion survey planned for later this year, as well as, the public discussion groups to develop future direction for all the County. All ayes. Motion carried. The Council regretfully accepted a letter of resignation from Trustee Ben Mason. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Filter to cancel the regular council meetings scheduled for April 28 and May 12 and to meet May 5 instead. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley supported by Ainslie to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 8:27 p.m. Date: 5-6-88 John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk 1. No glass or tin can containers may be used on grave sites. 2. No planting on grave sites. The Lakeview Cemetery Board Marsha Ainslie, Chairperson WATER & SEWER Hometown Lumber Yard.90.00 Michigan Bell... '.'. 54.01 Consumers Power Co. #1.. 40.20 Consumers Power Co. #2.. 32.90 Consumers Power Co. #3.. 36.74 Consumers Power Co. Greggs Crsng............................... 555.00 Consumers Power Co. 313 N. Main ................ 532.32 Consumers Power Co. 202 S. Main........................... .3 Carl's Supermarket 29.70 Mace Pharmacy, Inc 5.64 Powers Shell Service 20.00 H.S.V. Redi-Mix Inc. Major Street 131.00 Nashville Hardware 4.19 Pleasant Telephone Ans. Ser. ................... 52.50 Electric Motor Service... 79.00 Chem Pace... 60.43 Bidall 508.65 VWR Scientific 376.36 Beaver Research Co 80.00 F.H.A 31,375.00 Graphic Controls 54.53 Hach..................... ........ 404.24 2Rockwell International...31.60 Old Kent Bank and Trust.. Maple Valley Concrete Pro. ............... 4.25 .'... 35,439.25 TOTAL LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 13,1988. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 13,1988, IS MONDAY, MAY 16,1988. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 1988, 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. BEATRICE PINO Secretary, Board of Education GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Central Auto Parts 12.92 Consumers Power Co...253.76 Consumers Power Co. (Cleveland) 17.37 Maple Valley Implement Inc. 120.42 Municipal Supply Co.. 7.85 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 114.17 Nashville Hardware 22.41 Purity Cylinder Gases... 14.42 Root Spring Scraper Co. 1,830.42 Hometown Lumber Yard.. ... 71.49 TOTAL 2,465.23 Michigan Municipal League .......................................... 683.00 U.S. Postmaster 63.00 American Bankers Life.. 156.85 The Hecker Agency 40.00 Barry County Clerk.. ..1.00 Municipal Health Services 2,040.98 Municipal Health Services ....1,825.54 Jackson National Life...902.56 TOTAL 7,305.84 PARKS AND UBRARY Hometown Lumber Nashville Hardware TOTAL....................... Yard.. 14.97 9.53 24.50 POLICE DEPARTMENT Quill 9.78 Powers Shell 17.00 Mace Pharmacy, Inc 14.56 Michigan Police Equipment 102.68 Nashville Hardware 6.62 Nye Uniform Company.. 109.50 Consumers Power Co 39.79 Renner Ford Co 37.18 Michigan Bell 61.42 Prosecuting Attorneys Council 20.00 Carl Tobias ...25.00 TOTAL 443.53 APRIL 1988 BILLS $47,542.67 TOTAL OUTSTANDING ................................ $3,400.71. TOTAL Summary of CASTLETOWN TOWNSHIP Board Meeting May 4, 1988 — 7:30-10:07 p.m. Castleton Township Board met with all members present; also O. Moore, Z. Mead, R. Frolich, E. Woodworth. Treasurer's report: Gen. Fund $63,899.89; C.D.B. Grant $7701.08; Fire Vot . $14,886.34; Amb. Vot. $37,127.02; Twp. Imp. $78, 272.72; Cem. Perp. Care #1 $186.43; #2, $25.37. Bills Approved: Maple Valley News Hastings City Bank... J.W. Cooley Junia Jarvie Consumers Power Village of Nashville Postmaster............... 32.20 295.39 619.22 494.00 98.16 15.68 ...12.00 J.W. Cooley C.F.C. Hastings City Bank Loretta Pixley........ Michigan Bell Accident Fund Robt. Frolich ....62.20 194.86 189.00 ...446.21 31.38 75.97 416.66 Action taken by board included: Designating Carol Hewitt as our choice for district rep. of Mich. Twp. Par Plan. Awarded Cemetery Care Contract to Robert Frolich (low bid) $4750. Funded gravel for Twp. Roads as determined by road tour for $7064. Fund black topping .7 mile of Morgan Road at cost of $17,360. Fund seal of 2.67 miles of Thornapple Lake Rd. at cost of $11,200. Community Development Block Grant Bills: Hastings City Bank $300.40 + 696.00 + 137.62 Cheryl Storey ...$1409.80+1409.80 Maple Valley News 44.90 Postmaster................. ........ - NURSE AIDES — We have positions available to certified Nurse Aides on all 3 shifts. Excellent benefit package. Starting salary $4.64 per hour. Apply in person ... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings Village of Nashville FIRE HYDRANTS STREET DEPARTMENT Pleasant Telephone Ans. Ser. .......... 17.50 Michigan Bell.................... 54.01 Hometown Lumber Yard.66.15 Maple Valley Concrete Pro­ ducts, Inc........................... 26.15 Lakeland Asphalt Corp...96.00 Consumers Power Co. Street Lights 1,180.32 Northern Concrete Pipe Inc. 200.00 Municipal Supply Co 228.4^ TOTAL 1,868.57 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Maple Valley News 99.52 Mich. Municipal Clerks Assoc. .................... ..................... 30.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co...206.79 Quill................................... 27.18 Arrow Uniform Rental....27.38 Carls Supermarket 4.15 Register of Deeds 1.00 Hastings Office Supplies.. ........................................... 30.65 King & Carr, Inc...............260.00 County Board of Canvassers .............................38.36 Consumers Power Co. (Coun­ cil)..................................... 63.63 Consumers Power Co. Hall .172.10 Michigan Bell 52.15 The Hecker Agency 580.00 Will be Flushed the week of... May 16 to 20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 12, 1988 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Larry Greenfield has re­ quested a Variance in order to construct a deck on the back of his house at the property located at 208 N. State Street. The property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 050588 MAPLE VALLEY AN ORDINANCE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND UPON STREETS AND ROADWAYS IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Board of Education Minutes VFW 8260 to install officers —SPECIAL MEETING— Administrative Building April 25, 1988 at 7:00 p .m. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, W. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Ewing, R. Tobias, D. Pino. Absent: C. Wolff. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele, Sr. and a roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. Also, present was V. Schug. 2. Communications: A letter dated April 18, 1988 from Edward M. Schultz regarding an enclosed thesis and interest in the Maple Valley Schools. 3. Executive Session: Motion made by Pino, supported by Hawkins to discuss the position of Curriculumn Coordinator in executive session as requested by V. Schug. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Brumm, Ewing, Flower, Hawkins, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. Time: 7:03 p.m. 4. Open Session: The meeting resumed open session at 9:10 p.m. 5. Curriculum Coordinator: Motion made by Tobias seconded by Flower, that the position of Curriculum Coordinator be eliminated. Roll Call vote: Yes: Brumm, Flower, Ewing, Hawkins, Pino, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. 6. Adminstrative Assistant: Motion made by Pino, supported by Hawkins, that a new contract be offered to Victor Schug for one year as Administrative Assistant, the new contract to include denial of tenure, and that specifics of job title and job description be determined by September 1, 1988. Ayes: Ewing, Viele, Brumm, Hawkins and Pino. Nays: Flower and Tobias. Motion carried. 7. Notification V. Schug: Mrs. Pino was instructed i by the Board to ask Superintendent Wolff to 1 advise Victor Schug, in writing, by April 27, 1988, that the position of Curriculum Coordina­ tor is to be terminated as of June 30, 1988. 8. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ted by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:17 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Alcoholic Liquor” means any spirituous, vin­ ous, malt or fermented liquor, liquids and com­ pounds whether or not medicated, proprietary, patented, and by whatever name called, con­ tain '/i of 1 percent or more of alcohol by volume which are fit for use for beverage purposes. (b) "Public Place" means any street, alley, park, sidewalk, public building, any place of business open to the public, frequented by the public or any portion thereof, and any other place which is open to public view or to which the public, or any portion thereof, has access. Section 2. Consumption in Public Places. No person shall be in possession of an open or unsealed container containing alcoholic liquor on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park or other public­ way; in any other public place in this Village; or in any place to which the public is admitted, except those places which are properly licensed therefor by the Liquor Control Commission and then only the par­ ticular kind or style of alcoholic liquor which is licens­ ed for sale on said premises. Section 3. Uncapped Liquor in Passenger Compartment. No one shall transport or possess any alcoholic li­ quor in a container which is open, uncapped or upon which the seal is broken within the passenger com­ partment of a vehicle upon any street or roadway or any other place open to the general public in­ cluding any area designated for the parking of motor vehicles, provided, that in vehicles not having a trunk or compartment separate from the passenger compartment any container which is open, uncap­ ped or upon which the seal is broken may be per­ mitted in a passenger compartment if such container is encased or enclosed so as to not be readily ac­ cessible to the occupants of such vehicle. This sec­ tion shall not apply to any chartered passenger vehi­ cle licensed by the Michigan Public Service Commission. On May 14 the V.F.W. Post 8260 and Auxiliary and Dads Post 241 will hold ajoint installation to install new officers for 1988-89. Post officers are Commander Wayne Hill, Sr. Vice; K. Rathbum, Jr. Vice; John Rapson, Quarter Master; Harvey Dunkelberger, Chaplin; Burdette Hayner, Adjutant; Wm. Nichols, Ser­ vice Officer; Frank Histed. Ladies Auxiliary officers are President; Victoria Banks, Sr. Vice; Agnes Hill, Jr. Vice; Michelle Schaffer, Chaplin; Ruth Rose, Treasurer; Genevieve Allen, Secretary; Alma Bingham, Conductress; Laurie Thomas, Guard; Becky Allerding, It’s Time to Start Your Garden ... and we can help you do so ..._______ I We have BULK SEED PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE REGULAR MAY BOARD MEETING. Section 4. Penalties. Trusteee; Tracy Thomas and Teresa Kellogg. Dads Post 241 - President; K. Rathbum, Sr. Vice; Ray Histed, Jr. Vice; C. Powers, Chaplin; Floyd Healy. A potluck supper will be held at the V.F.W. Hall at 6 p.m. Installation will be at 7:30 p.m. This will be an open session. Ladies Auxiliary to Post 8260 for the 5th Bingo Special ofthe Month donated $248.75 to the Grand Rapids Veterans Facility for the month of February. The month of March netted $180.75, which was sent to the Department of Michigan for State Presidents’ project which is the cancer fund. FERTILIZER 19-19-19 *4“ *5’.? *529 Garden Hose $725 Hubbard 21 % -JL£ V100sw n-n-n. 16-16-16 6-24-24 Dog Food...... Triumph Molasses....... ... $-95 O w Jim & Ernie’s Farm & Garden Center 852-0770 301 S. Main, Nashville • A person who violates this Ordinance may be punish­ ed by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not to exceed $500.00, or both and may be ordered to pay court costs. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after its passage. Passed and adopted by the Village Council the 5th day of May, 1988. John Hughes, Village President Rose Heaton, Village Clerk I hereby certify that the above ordinance was published in the Maple Valley Suns, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Nashville, on May 10, 1988. Dated: May 5, 1988 Rose Heaton, Village Clerk Factory Authorized Sale! DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN I MODEL 4210/36 D0C Happy 45th Birthday g — JUNE 5th — 3 Injun G No interest or payment until September '88 on selective models ’ J MODEL 4212H/36 ’ •Briggs A Stratton 1/C 12 hp engine with solid state ignition •Hydrostatic transmission. Infinite speed choice with­ •Tough Briggs A Stratton 10 hp engine with electronic out clutching ignition •Axle-mounted mower pints side to side and floats up A •Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut •Axle-mounted mower pints side to side and floats up •Heavy solid steel frame and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even, 36" cut L •Heavy solid steel frame. 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Check our Special Prices on 16,18 and "20" hp Garden Tractors TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 •Convenient key electric start •Cushion seat is spring mounted, adjusts fore and aft for maximum comfort LIST >3,229 *2 499 SALE PRICE fcy WWW SAVE *730 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 12 Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Williams’ celebrate 25 years Wheatons to celebrate 50th Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wheaton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday, May 15, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, West Lawrence Ave., Char­ lotte. The reception will be hosted by their children and families. Friends, relatives and neighbors are invited for the repeating of their vows at 3 p.m. A buffet luncheon will be served following the ceremony. The presence of friends is the only gift desired. Children of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Winston Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wheaton and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burrows and families. The children of Jim and Diane. Williams would like to invite family and friends to an open house in honor of their parents’ 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moose Recreation Center on M-79, Hastings. Jim and Diane were married May 31, 1963 at the Kilpatrick Church. The presence of-friends on Jim and Diane's special day is the only gift they request. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★■A ATTENTION Tues., May 10-7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, Eaton Intermediate School District. Tues., May 10-8 a.m. to 5 p.m., National Beef Referendum Voting, Eaton County Extension Office. Tues., May 10 - 7-9 p.m. MAEH Lesson. Evening class on “Geneology”, Eaton Intermediate School District. For reser­ vations call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Wed., May 11 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 12-6 p.m., 4-H Rodeo Stock Workout, Madry Farm, Bellevue. Thurs., May 12 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thurs., May 12 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Sat., May 14 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Getting To Know Youth Day. Sat., May 14 - 10 a.m. to noon Family Health Check-Up Booth, Fairgrounds. Mon., May 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard Mtg., Fair office. May 16-21 - Eaton County Clean-Up Week. Tuesday, May 17-6 p.m. 4-H Rodeo Timed Events Workout, Madry Farm, Bellevue. Wed., May 18 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Wed., May 18-7 p.m. Livestock Judging Workshop, Fred Good Farms,' Charlotte. Sat., May 19-6 p.m. 4-H Rodeo Rough Stock Workout, Madry Farm, Bellevue. Sat., May 21 10 a.m. Eaton County Goat Show, Fairgrounds. Sat., May 21 - Family Day, Fitzgerald Park and 4-H Canoe Trip. Tues., May 24 - 7:30-9 p.m. Financing A College Education, Is The Michigan Guaranteed Tutition Plan For You? To be held at Eaton Intermediate School District Bldg., Charlotte. $1 charge. Pre-registration requested at Cooperative Extension Service. Tues., May 24 - 7:30 p.m. Spring Jr. Livestock Mtg., Kardel Hall. Maple Valley Class of ‘78 Is looking for addresses for the following people: Ruth Barnhart Debbie Reid Tenny Hall Brad Hewitt Lisa Tyler Colleen Ruedisuli Richard Snyder Phil Schlegel Alicia Smith Kathy Dixon Chris Hammond Andy Lukesewycz Robin Pendall Helen Rugg Mike Burrill Elaine Whitscell Cyndi Smith Garveys’ 40th anniversary The children of Jack and Marie Garvey are pleased to announce their parents' 40th wedding anniversary on May 11th. rrrrnrnTrrriTrriTrrTnTTTTTTrrnTnnTTrTTTnnTTTnTTnTnTnTnTTTnTTTT Denise (Fassett) Olson 543-1465 Kelly (Christopher) Aspinall 852-1746 From our readers Or send addresses to: Denise Olson 2419 N. Bradley Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Beware of fraudulent fundraising PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE o— W. —■_________ We service all brands e&Lppittance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID *FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF ★WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS ★GIBSON ★TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT * TENN-AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipetienced, Reliable & Reasonable To the Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the citizens for or theesuppor support sown shown toous us in n Vermontville during the syrup festival. I also want to make everyone aware of a situation that outrages the vets in the area who are truly concientious and care about their fellow vets. It was brought to our attention that during the parade on Saturday someone was working the crowd selling small flags for a donation to the vets. The persons doing this were not selling these flags for the vets. The money was for themselves. Maybe they were vets but they cer­ tainly are not for the vets. It is unfortunate that there are people out there who will smear the names of the various vet groups in the area only to line their own pockets. But it is a fact. There was a similar situation last fall in Charlotte at Frontiers Days. A couple of men were working the crowd during the parade selling small pin-on flags for $1. This also was another scam. As veterans, it is imperative that we warn the public against such fraudulent ac­ tivities. If anyone approaches you posing as a vet and asking for a donation dr trying to sell you anything, ask that person' for an ID card. Every veterans group in this nation issues ID cards to all its members. If a person belongs to a veterans group he will be carrying a card. If he can’t provide you with proofthat he belongs to a veterans group, save your money. You’ve just kept yourself from being ripped off. After we were informed about the syrup festival events, we reported it to the police authorities but by that time they were gone. So please be aware that this is evidently something these people try every time the op­ portunity arises. We apologize for the fact that so many people were mislead by these persons. It makes those of us who take our veteran groups so serious­ ly feel very bad to know that someone is taking advantage of so many persons’ patriotism. Again, thank you for your enthusiastic support and we are truly sorry that others took advantage of some of the visitors to our town. Respectfully, Harold R. Woodman, Pres. Vietnam Veterans of America Maple Valley Chap. No. 329 [[complete Insurance wori and RUST repair Fassett BodyShop x Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — I! 517/7264319 f — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru THE OEN & i 177 South Main Street, Vermontville PHONE 726-1043_ May 14 & 21 *ST|V Vermontville, Michigan COUNTRY hinnT------- — -* » UNo one under 21 after 9 _ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 13 mTnnnTTnTOnmm^^ Amyl.Bower _____ Obituaries HASTINGS - Amy I. Bower, 90, of714 E. Grand St., Hastings passed away Saturday, May 7, 1988 at the Thor­ napple Manor. Mrs. Bower was born on October 2,, 1897 in Hastings, g, a son and daughter-in-law, the daughter ofAlbert and Ione James and Jill Wiswell of (Snyder) Still. She was raised a Hastings; three grandchildren; short time in Battle Creek, a brother, Paul Schaffhauser of spending most of her life in Battle Creek; three sisters, Hastings and attended HastHelen Newhouse of Grand ings Schools, graduating from Rapids, Irene York ofKalama­ there in 1916.. She was married to Fred F. zoo and Kate Mahoney of Bower on November 14,1918. Grand Haven. Preceding her in death were She was employed as a Libraher husband Roger on May 8 rian in Hastings for many years 1963; three brothers, Isacc, at the Public Library, High Andrew and Frederick Schaf- School and Second Ward fhauser; two sisters, Grace School. She served as an elecVanderburg and Josephine tion official in Hastings for many years and was Pioneer Moreford.. Funeral services were held Queen at the Hastings CentenMonudnaeyr,a Msaeyrv9,ce1s98w8 earte Haest- nial Celebration in 1971. She Florence L Wiswell Galen S. McClelland corresponded with many church missionaries and also was engaged in missionary work for many years. Mrs. Bower is survived by two daughter, Mrs. R.C. (Wanda) of Tyler (ana) Colston oson o yer,., Texas and Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Reid of Hastings; eight grandchildren, Ted Colston of Lawton, MI., Connie GoSsettt of Tyler, TX., Diane Colston of Antioch, Tenn., Andrew Reid of Lake Forrest, Ill., Daniel Reid of O’Fallon, Ill., Steven Reid, Cindy Winebrenner and Carolyn Cappon all of Hastings and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred on July 3, 1967, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, May 9, 1988 at the HASTINGS - Florence L. Wiswell, 85, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 5, 1988 at Porter Hills Presbyte­ rian Village in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Wiswell was bom on December 30, 1902 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Albert and Mae (Newton) Schaf­ fhausen She was raised in the Delton area and attended rural schools there. She graduated in 1921 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Western Michigan College recieving her teachers certifi­ cation. She taught school a few years in River Rouge. She was married to Roger ings First Presbyterian Church was a member of the Hope Wren Funeral Home in HastW. Wiswell on August 2, with Rev. Willard H. Curtis United Methodist Church, ings with Rev. Steven L. Reid 1928. They lived in Kalama­ officiating. Burial was at United Church of Women, officiating. Burial was at the zoo for nearly 20 years before Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. W.C.T.U., a long time Sunday Banfield Cemetery. Arrangement were were made made by by School Teacher and Vacation Memorial contributions Arrangement coming to Hastings in 1945. She was a member ofthe First Wren Funeral Home of Bible School leader for 37 may be made to the Barry years, a long time member & County Historical Society or Presbyterian Church, Hastings Hastings.. Memorial contributions past officer ofthe Barry Coun- Hope United Methodist Womens Club and Pennock may be made to Presbyterian ty Historical Society. SheChurch Library named in her Hospital Guild. honor. Mrs. Wiswell is survived by Church or Youth Program of your choice. Howard Martin, Jr. Harold A. Tefft VERMONTVILLE Harold A. Tefft, 61, of5547 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, died Friday, May 6, 1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Tefft was born on February 7, 1927 in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Howard and Falice (Butler) Tefft. He was raised in several Michigan communities and attended Barryton High School. He served as a veteran in World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Selma Farhat on September30,1949. They came to Vermontville in 1955 from Lansing. He was employed with General Motors Fisher Body in Lansing for 33 years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Tefft is survived by his wife, Selma; two sons, Steven and Michael of Vermontville; a daughter, Susan Fogle of Charlotte; four grandchildren; a brother, Howard Tefft of Stanwood; one sister, Falice Bradley of Gowan; three half 4328 sisters, Lucille Rosenburger of Alto, Arlene Cecil of Sebring, Fla., Abbey Bement of Grand Rapids; an aunt, Irene Butler of Hastings and an uncle, Albertt Butler of Minneapolis, Minh. He was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Tefft and a half brother Alvin Tefft. Funeral services will be held 11, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11 at Hastings Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald L. Brail officiating. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. MICROWAVE CLASS Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School HASTINGS - Howard Martin, Jr., 69, of 1520 North Jefferson Jefferson Street, Street, passed passed away away Tuesday morning, May 3, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Martin was bom April 6, 1919 in Detroit, the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Flynn) Martin. He was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there. In 1933 he came to the Hastings area and graduated in 1935 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Western Michigan College.. He was married to Helen M. Naylor on March 27,1945. He was employed as a printer for the Hastings Banner and later the Hastings Press for 38 years, retiring in 1984. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. While in the Army he played trumpet in the United States Army Band. Mr. Martin was a well known area musician, playing trumpet for many years in bands at various func­ tions in the Barry County Area. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Hastings American Legion Post Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Kristine) Clements Monday, May 16 • 7 p.m. Desirae Lynn Hummel__ Jan Hartough from the Barry County Cooperative Extension, Instructor NASHVILLE - Desirae Lynn Hummel, infant daughter of Heather Hummel of 306 W. Casgrove Street, Nashville died May 4, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Desirae Lynn is survived by her mother, Heather Hummel! of Nashville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hummel and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Nashville; great grandpa­ rents, Mrs. June Lewis of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hummel of Evart; great great grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Lewis of Nashville; uncle, David Hummel, Jr., of Nashville; many great uncles and great aunts. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6, at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery Babyland with the Rev. Roger A. Clay­ pool officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Desirae Lynn Hummel Memorial Fund. FEE FOR CLASS — $3.00 To enroll call... Maple Valley Community Education 852-9275 M MfW & Richard R. Cobb,- Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM £ • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION fl STA-RITE PUMPS ■ | Do it yourself • 1 ’A" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-037 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville FREEPORT - Galen S. McClelland, 76, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 7, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. McClelland was bom on October 30, 1911 in Nash­ ville, the son of Albert and Celestia (Good) McClelland. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. He was a farmer most ofhis working life. Mr. McClelland is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Elwood (Elizabeth) Klingman of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Watkins of Oakdale, Calif., Mrs. Donald (Alberta) Gosch of Fulton, N.Y., Mrs. Stanley (Mildred) Parker of Battle Creek; two brothers, Ralph McClelland of Hastings and Kenneth McClelland of Bellevue.. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adron and Vernard McClelland. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Kenneth Garner officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Dwight M. Hoffman __________ HASTINGS - Dwight M. Hoffman, 55, of 2800 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, was dead on arrival Saturday, May 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hoffman was bom on November 4, 1932 in Cedar Creek, the son of John and Marguerite (Goble) Hoffman. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Tanner School. He was employed with General Motors Oldsmobile ofHolt; a son, Gregory Martin Division in Lansing for the of Royal Oak; two grand­ past 24 years. He was a member of the daughters; daughters; two two step step grand grand-­ daughters; a brother, Arland World Church of God and the Martin of Petosky and two National Rifle Association. Mr. Hoffman is survived by nieces. Graveside services were two sons, David Hoffman of held Thursday, May 5,1988 at Hastings and Darrin Hoffman Hastings Township Cemetery of Delton; one granddaughter; with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. a sister, Doris Hollars of Hast­ ings; three brothers, Darrell officiating. Arrangements were made Hoffman, Dorrance Hoffman by Wren Funeral Home of both of Hastings and Dale Hoffman of Dayton, Hastings. Memorial contributions Tennessee. Funeral services will be held may be made to The ALS Tuesday, May 10, at 3:30 p.m., Foundation. Zebco Rod & Reel Comb Rubber Knee Boots at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100______________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by thee State aeo of Michigan. c gan. 75036.. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Only 11 $1£ vC99 Reg. >20.99 Men’s Alpine Boot (Made in U.S.A.) Reg. ‘52.95 $9095 Sale... — BAIT — Night Crawlers and Leaf Worms OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. OPEN Mon.-Sat. 8:00-5:30 J) GXn sporting fl HARDWARE 233 N. Main St., Nashville • C” ”s / 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, Moy 10, 1988 — Page 14 Lions still perfect in SMAA league baseball Maple Valleys Baseball team continued its perfect SMAA play with a 6 inning, 10-0 pounding of Bellevue. Mike Evans pitched a one hitter, struck out six and im­ proved his record to 2-0- Jeff Fisher was 3 for 3 and drove in 4 runs to lead the Lions of­ fense. Brock DeGroot, Micky Tilley and Dale Dickinson all contributed two hits, with DeGroot and Tilley knocking in five runs. Trailing 2-0 in the fifth inn­ ing, in Bailey Park, Tuesday, the Lions rallied for 4 runs with two outs. Scot Furlong walked to start the rally and Rich Varney followed with a Senior track members of the week TnnnTTnTTTTTTnTTnTTTTTTTTHnfflTnTnTIiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiinmii Sports .......................................................................................Ill........ single to center. Kevin Stewart singled to left and stole second. Brock DeGroot double in the go-ahead run. Scot Lenz doubles in two insurance runs in the seventh and secured his 6th straight victory, 6-2 over B.C. St. Phil. Thursday at Vermontville the undefeated conference leaders had to reach deep to beat a very improved Olivet team. The Eagles jumped out to an early 4-0 lead off Lion starter Travis Swinson. With three runs in each ofthe first 2 innings M.V. quickly gained a 6-4 advantage. It stayed that Illllllimiu way until the fifth when Olivet scored four more times. Mike Evans bases loaded double, in the bottom of the inning, gave Maple Valley the lead back, 9-8. But Olivet wasn’t finished yet, they scored twice in the seventh, to go ahead run on a past ball. In the Lions seventh, Scot Lenz ripped a one out single. Mike Evans and Kevin Stewart followed with walks to load the bases. With two strikes against him Rich Varney doubled in the comer in left driving home the winn­ ing runs, it was his fifth hit in his last eight at bat. Girls track team ties for 4th place in Eaton County meet The girls track team travel­ ed to Grand Ledge on SaturRob Cook Matt Brown day and ran up 62 points to “ Matt Brown waited until finish in a fourth place tie with When you speak ofthe field his senior year to come out for Waverly at the Eaton County event called shot put at Maple track and I really wish that he track meet. Host Grand Ledge Valley this year, one name would have come out sooner. won the girls meet with a 153 has stood out - Rob Cook. This year the only thing he points. Rob wants to break the high Deanna Hagon took the on­ lacks is experience,” said school record this year badly, ly first place for the Lions Ainsworth. but after 9 meets he still finds Brown has pulled 29 points running the mile in a school himself 314 inches short with for the team this year in his record time of 5:42.3, Hagon his best throw. events. He high jumps in the also took 3rd in the 880 run. Cook came out for track in field events, runs the lead-off Also placing in the meet were his sophomore year and im­ position of the 2 mile relay, Amy Rasey taking 3rd in the proved a great deal each year. runs the 880 yd. run and then two mile in a school record “We have had 8 dual meets lead-off position of time of 13:11.3; Ronda Steinruns the t this year and he has placed brecher taking 3rd in both the the the mile relay.. first in 7 of them earning his Along with track, he has an shot and discus; Heidi Reese team a total of 38 points so far interest in band and has been taking 4th in the shot; Tammy this year, said coach Larry chosen as a member of the Ashley taking 6th in the 440 Ainsworth. Michigan Lions Club All-yard dash; Kelle Kiger taking Rob plans to attend State Band and will be travel- 4th in the high jump, 5th in Michigan State to pursue a the low hurdles, and 6th in the ing to Denver this summer. future in agriculture. high hurdles; Michelle Reid took 5th in the mile run, runn­ ing under the six minute mark with a time of 5:52.7; the two mile relay team of Michelle Special of the Week...Your Choice $ 12.99 Reid, Amy Rasey, Tammy Ashley and Deanna Hagon —Bonus Pack of 60-ft. hose with took third; the 440 relay team pistol grip nozzle ... or... Pennfield pounds Maple Valley Lions in boys track —50-ft. hose with 50-ft. soaker Cash & Carry • While Supply Lasts “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service” HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. PleaseNote 8;30 a m _6 p m . S g Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. >: •131 51 MA,N ST’ VERMONTVILLE S °UHours y PHONE of Cindy Furlong, Nicole Wood, JoElla Miller and Heidi Reese took fifth; the mile relay team of Ashley, Reid, Kiger and Hagon took fifth; and the freshmen 880 relay team of Furlong; Wood, Rasey and Ashley took fifth. The girls won their eigth dual meet earlier in the week on Monday over Pennfield by the score of 86-42. Taking first for the Lions were Steinbrecher in the discus and shot, with a school record throw in the shot put of 32’3”; Kristin Reid-long jump; Karris True-high jump, high hurdles and low hurdles; the two mile relay team of Angie Smith, Rasey, M. Reid and Ashley; the 440 relay team ofK. Reid, True, Hagon and Reese; the mile relay team of Ashley, Kiger, M. Reid and Hagon; Hagon-880 run; and Rasey in the two mile fun. The team will travel to Olivet on Wednesday or the last dual meet of the year. 726-1121 Unity SATELLITE SERVICE Last Monday, the Maple Valley boys track team suf­ fered it’s first loss when they went against the league power house, Pennfield. “The boys had the desire but when they faced 55 boys to our 24, they were out numbered with both distance and sprint people. Pennfield has over-powered everyone in our league since 1985,” said coach Larry Ainsworth. The Lions could only pull a first place in 4 of the 17 events. First place winners were: Ron Merrill-pole vault; Dan Siple-discuss; Brian Stall-high jump; and Mike Cheeseman-low hurdles. This week the boys have two dual meets back to back. On Tuesday the Lions travel to Lakewood and on Wednes­ day we travel to Olivet, which we are now tied with for se­ cond place in dual meets in the SMAA. Maple Valley’s record is now 7-1 over all and 4-1 in the SMAA league. ■crunchers CHIPS and Service) I ____ OR UPGRADE ^$1OO EEXXPPIRREESS MMA AYY 3 311 1,, 11 19988 $iOO|; * IISjpol! Bud& Bud lightH 12 Pack H Barties & Jaymes BARTLES WINE iaymesCOOLERS Monday-Friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 4 IVF DO DISHES RIGHT! g^auauKc^aak^auc^MK^gKcc|u ■ I ■" | ■ Learn and Do • CRAFT DAY • SATURDAY, MAY 14 ‘ 10 A.M.-4 P.M. Peace United Methodist Church 6043 Scott Rd. Nashv hville Instructors, materials,, 9 instructions, crafts and lunch available during theeay.a day. a Come andjoin the fun! Chamber of Commerce COMMUNITY YARD SALES Arts & Crafts May 14, 1988 • 9 A.M. ’til ??? • □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 7527 Vermontville Highway 134 East 2nd Street 481 West 3rd Street 212 West 3rd Street 917 Forrest Street 441 East Main Street 9749 Nashville Highway A/so, several at Village Park and other locations around town. 726-0282 ... for more information FREE!! WATER ANALYSIS Now offering... Water Care” Conditioners Company Sponsored Clinic Saturday, May 14 Stop in or call to arrange for your FREE WATER ANALYSIS J. J.'s Party Store - HOURS - 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 SOUTH MAIN VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service” $E49 + dep.. 1295 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 On Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, a Free Health Check Up booth will be set up in the Commercial Building at the County fairgrounds in Charlotte. Six different physical sta­ tions will be offered, to check blood pressure, pulmonary function, life stress, hearing and cholesterol. Also a registered dietition will be on hand to answer questions. 726-1121 (Saving Money on Quality Products SYSTEM 1 mile: T. TenEyck, 100 yd. For its limited size, the M. V. Junior High track team dash: J. Boldrey (new junior has had some excellent in­ high record), 440 yd. run: J. dividual performances over Pool, 100 low hurdles: J. their last five meets. Placing Phenix, 75 yd. dash: R. first were pole vault: B. Den­ Cheeseman, 440 relay: R. Cheeseman, K. Eastman, J. nis, long jump: D. Morowski, 2 mile: T. Snyder, 60 low Pool, J. Boldrey. The boys team traveled to hurdles: B. Dennis, 880 run: the Lakewood Invitational on N. Grinnage, 100 yd. dash: D. Morowski, 100 low Saturday, May 7. Competing against five other schools, hurdles: S. Ainsworth, B. M.V. took a third place with a Dennis, 75 yd. dash: M. score of 64 points. Next Fri­ Carpenter, 220 run: T. Eye, day, the teams travel to Olivet A. Patrick, 440 relay: Morowski, Brandt, Patrick, for the SMAA league meet. Carpenter. The junior high girls team Maple Grove Birthday first place performances: shot Club to meet May 17 put: R. Cheeseman, long Audrey Wetzel will enter­ jump: J. Boldrey (new junior high record), 60 low hurdles: tain the club at her home on J. Phenix, 880 run: A. Rugg, M-66. Co-hostess Jean Welker Tuesday, May 17. Joyce Starring will bring the Free Health check up birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. set for May 14 10 A.M. to 12 NOON WE WANT WHAT V^-AlS BEST FOR YOU ;$iob Coupon ! O--- N-----C----O-- M । ---- P-- L—ETE Junior High track team puts fourth big effort in matches Sunday 9-11 HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 : a.m.a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 aim.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE PHONE - 726-1121 �Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, May 16 *Salad, *Chicken patty, *Ravioli, com, pears. Tuesday, May 17 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Hot dog, peas, apple, salad bar. Wednesday, May 18 ♦Salad, *Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, peaches. Thursday, May 19 ♦Salad, *Sloppy jo’s, *Mac & cheese, green beans, apple crisp, salad bar. Friday, May 20 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, ♦Fishwich, com, fruit juice. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination Cub Scouts will take part in roadside pick-up and pancake breakfast on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, May 16 Tomato soup, crackers, meat sdw. cheese squares, pickles, apple crisp. Tuesday, May 17 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, Garden Center Sale Price Sale Price 88* Geraniums. Your choice of colors. For garden or container. Sale Price 7.44 5.88 #1 Leaf & Bud, or #1 Patented Roses. #1 Pkged............ 3.97 pack of your favorite plants. Save now! OPEN: MON.-SAT. 9-9 SUNDAY 10-5 Sale Price 4.97 Bedding Flats. 12- beans, tuna sand., fruit jello. Friday, May 20 Tacos lettuce/cheese, peas, fruit choice, peanut butter sandwich. ♦A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Jerry Baker, America’s Master Gardener Recommends... 1-Gal. Rhododen­ dron. 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Vermontville News— The Vermontville Senior Citizen’s potluck dinner will be Thursday, May 12, 12 noon at the Congregational Church. Bring a dish to pass, table service, and a bingo prize. A breakfast is planned May 14, 7-11 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Vermontville. A donation will be asked of each person. The groundwork for the Vietnam War Memorial in the Vermontville Village Park went smoothly. The Seabees and helpers from the village put in a long Saturday. sandwich. Tuesday, May 17 Hot dogs, beans, pears, cookie. Wednesday, May 18 Pizza, buttered carrots, mixed fruit. Thursday, May 19 Scalloped potatoes, green Prices Effective May 11 Thru 17,1988 4" Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos of Pack 3176 will be joining with their Dads in the annual Father/Son breakfast and roadside pick-up this Saturday, May 14. The breakfast will be at the Nashville Methodist Church. Pancakes and sausage will be hot starting at 8 a.m. by 8:45 clean-up areas will be assign­ ed and the roadside clean-up will continue until 9:45 a.m. Parents are reminded to get the assigned food to the scouts leader by Thursday, (Cubs only). The next Pack meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. At this meeting scouts will graduate to the next level of scouting. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 10, 1988 — Page 15 com, peanut butter sdw., Friday, May 20 pears. Hot dogs, potato chips, Wednesday, May 18 green beans, fruit jello. Chicken, mashed potatoes, Milk is served with each peas, bread and butter, meal. peaches. Fuller St. School Thursday, May 19 Monday, May 16 Barbeques on bun, hash Chicken patties, french browns, baked beans, pineap­ ple, pudding. fries, applesauce, butter Our 147.88 133.88 3.97 22” Push Lawn Mower. Your Choice Hyponex® Cypress Mulch or Pine Bark Nuggets. Decorative garden Powerful 3-Vz HP Briggs & Stratton® motor. 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Vermontville Council to comply with state's open meetings rules by Shelly Sulser Vermontville Village Coun­ cil officials said their “unintentional” violation of the Open Meetings Act last week has caused them to plan for better precautions in future meetings. Through a lawyer from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, the Maple Valley News discovered that the council had conducted an il­ legal executive session at its May 6 meeting. The council entered into a closed session following the public opening of bids from contractors seeking to build a 50 by 50 foot village garage addition. “We felt with the contrac­ tors Sitting there, rather than talk about them in front of them, there was a motion by a council person to have a clos­ ed session,” Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said. The closed meeting was called by trustee Rod Har­ mon, supported by Michael Trumble and agreed upon unanimously by the remaining council members present, which included Village Presi­ dent Beverly Sue Villanueva and trustees Sharon Faust and Don Martin. Trustee Joe Ann Nehmer and president pro tern Russ Bennett were absent. • The group discussed the previously opened bids — submitted by Spanmaster Building, Inc. of Hastings, AC Construction of Nashville Hinckley named president pro tem for Nashville Council Committee appointments for Nashville village officials were made at a regular coun­ cil meeting May 5 when Ray Hinckley was named presi­ dent pro tern by Village Presi­ dent John Hughes. Assigned to the Department ■of Public Works Committee were Forrest Burd and Hin­ ckley as chairman. Marsha Ainslie is the chair­ man of the police committee, which also consists of Ted Spoelstra. On the finanace committee, chaired by Ainslie, is Forrest Burd; and Larry Filter (chairman) and Sue Kienutske make up the parks, library and lights committee. The Putnam Park Board is made up of Warren Travoli, Marsha Ainslie and is chaired by Sue Kienutske while Ted Spoelstra (chairman) and Larry Filter are the buildings and grounds committee of the village council. On the policy committee are chairman Marsha Ainslie and Hinckley, who also sits on the ordinance committee with Sue Kienutske. Carl Tobias and Warren Travoli are on the Transfer/Recycling Board and Forrest Burd and Larry Filter sit on the Fire and Ambulance Board. Leon Frith was named director of public works with Scott Decker serving as assistant. The acting chief of police continues to be Sgt. Gene Continued on page 2— and Van Fossen Construction of Potterville — in the closed meeting before returning to open session when the vote to accept Van Fossen’s bid took place. According to Assistant At­ torney General Mark Matus of the Michigan Attorney General’s office, such action is not named as one of the eight reasons stipulated that a public body can enter into an executive session. “If they’re going to go into closed session to discuss bids, the only place it would fall under is in subsection H., sec­ tion 131 J of the Freedom of Information Act,” he said. That portion of the act states that a public body may exempt from disclosure as a public record under the following stipulations: “A bid or proposal by a person to enter into a contract or agreement, until the time for the public opening of bids or proposals, or if a public opening is not be conducted, until the time for the receipt of bids or proposals has expired.” Under this provision, bids are exempt from public disclosure until it is time for the public body to open them. Closed meetings, however, are not addressed. Villanueva said she thought the procedure was legal when the closed session was called. Stewart said all council members are given a copy of the village charter which in­ cludes the Open Meetings Act after they are sworn in to office. She said she will begin tak­ ing her copy of the act to all future council meetings to avoid such incidents from be­ ing repeated. by Shelly Sulser Thirty Maple Valley School District fourth, seventh and tenth grade students were honored by the Board of Education last week for scor­ ing 100 percent on the Michigan Educational Assess­ ment Program (MEAP). The test was given to the students in those grade levels last fall to determine their minimum level of understan­ ding in the areas of reading and math, said Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Counselor Ward Rooks and Fuller Elementary School Principal Joy Frith. Students who achieved 100 percent of the test objectives were presented certificates at a Board of Education meeting Thursday. Fourth graders from Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville who received awards were Jody Hickey and Kelly S. Hull and from Fuller Street School in Nashville were Kelly L. Mengyan, Justine L. Quick, Nicole Reid and Mike A. Smith. Sarah M. Mater, Chad R. Rogers, Amber L. Snoeyink and Chadwick R. Wakley, fourth graders from Vermont­ ville’s Maplewood Elemen­ tary School, also received cer­ tificates, presented by Board of Education President Charles Viele. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School seventh graders earn­ ing perfect MEAP scores were Ben Ashley, Dean J. Beardslee, Joel R. Butler, Chris Cooley and Jesse Snow. The remaining 15 students taking home certificates were sophomores Robert T. Allen, Tim A. Bracy, Jeff Butler, Brian L. Dumont, Andy Goodrich, Dennis M. Kellogg, Nicole A. Kipp, Scott E. Knoll, Dawn R. Lun­ dquist, Tamira L. Mason, Karol K. McArthur, Brandon Roscoe, Suzalyn A. Smith, Ron A. Stambaugh and Joel A. Wetzel. Also at the Thursday meeting, Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff read the results of a survey of the senior students at the high school, compiled by Rooks and government teacher Chris Ricketts, which revealed that 48 percent of seniors plan to attend a four year college or vocational or technical school. “I think that is a very good percentage,” Wolff said. The report indicates that of the 97 students planning to graduate from Maple Valley High School June 5 at the Fuller Street Field (3 p.m.), 16 intend to enroll in a four year college. Nine want to at­ tend a community college and then transfer to a four year school; 11 plan to go to a community college and vocational or technical program; 11 say they are going to attend a vocational or techincal school; nine will enter the armed services; three will continue the jobs they currently hold; nine will have jobs that are a result ofa vocational program; 12 will look for a job; 14 are undecided and three plan soley to get married, according to the survey. Also honored at the meeting were seniors Angel Carpenter and Annette Powers for their outstanding cooperative education achievements. In other business, the board agreed to spend at least $4,758.06 for Trust Thermal Systems of Eagle to conduct asbestos inspections and to formulate a management plan for the district to comply with new federal regulations. The company is charging the district 3.4 cents for each of the 139,943 square feet of material in all four the district school buildings to be in­ spected, plus $30 for each sample that may need to be sent to a testing lab. Maple Valley Custodial Supervisor Gerald Aldrich said the inspections will most likely take place after the school year has ended. Wolff said the district could Continued on page 2— Open house ice-cream social at Maplewood School tonite The Maplewood Parent will be shown in the Teacher Organization (PTO) kindergarten room. During will hold an open house/ice that time, the adults are in­ cream social tonight, May 17, vited to gather in the gym­ at the school starting at 7 p.m. nasium to recognize the many Ice cream sundaes will be community and staffmembers served from 7 to 7:45 p.m., who have contributed to make followed by an 8 p.m. video the school year a success. movie for the children which New school brochure is available A new brochure describing the Maple Valley Public Schools came off the presses last week, a project spearheaded by the Maple Valley Community Education. The 16 page brochure contains information about Kellogg and Fuller Elementary Schools in Nashville, Maplewood School in Vermontville, the junior­ senior high school, community education, extra curricular activities and more. The colorful cover of the brochure was designed and drawn by junior-senior high school teacher Marianne Martin. Shown looking at the new booklets are Board of Education members (l-r) Bill Flower, Richard Ewing and Jerry Brumm. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 2 Students score perfect on tests Continued from front page School in Vermontville. Also at the meeting, the board agreed to appoint election workers to conduct the June 13 school board election in both the Nashville and Ver­ montville precincts. At precinct one will be Ada Yaudes, Patricia Wagner, Dorothy Betts, Sharon Bishop and Phyllis Rizor. At precinct two will be Jill Booher, Irma Gene Baker, Flossie Corey, Louise Ship­ man and Karen Reid. Board Secretary Beatrice Pino had originally recom­ mended Janet Gardner and Junia Jarvie of Nashville to work on the election in precinct two in Vermontville because they had previous election training. Vice President Bill Flower felt Vermontville residents should work the election in their own precinct and Ship­ man and Reid ofVermontville agreed to obtain the required training and to work at the June 13 school election. reimbursed for the materials purchased. Bids were again opened in August but action was put off until September so school of­ ficials could study the bid packages. At the September meeting, all bids were rejected and security deposits returned after the board learned an ar­ chitect was needed to review the specifications. Architect Randy Case was hired and bids were let a third time for the project. Wolff said Monday that Davis’ new bid is not a cost over and above that of materials already on hand for the project but that the new bid includes $59,085.59 for roofing materials Davis allegedly ordered from Texas Refinery Corporation. Davis was first contracted by the district in April of 1987 to make initial repairs on one portion of the junior-senior high school for the first of a three-phase plan by the district to use 1986 approved millage to repair all four of the school building roofs. The second phase is cur­ rently underway with the completion of the junior­ senior high school roof and the Fuller Street School roof repairs. The third phase will involve repairs to the roof at Maplewood Elementary receive about a $ 1,900 federal grant toward the cost for the mandated inspections. In earlier action at a special meeting May 5, the board ap­ proved the bid of $153,308.59 from Norman H. Davis of Hastings to repair roofing on the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School building and the Fuller Street Elementary School. The board had advertised for bids last month for the project, one that had been the center of controversy last summer after Ai^olff admitted he violated state law by not advertising for the bids at that time. Bids solicited by Wolff were also opened previous to the June 8, 1987 school board meeting, he said at that time, a move which was proven con­ trary to school board policy. At that time, the board ap­ proved a bid by the Davis firm for $140,027.59. Roofing materials for the job had already been delivered to the school to begin the project when court action filed against the board by competitive bid­ der, Amar Roofing of Hastings, prompted the board to rescind action and to rebid the project to comply with state guidelines and school policy. The board stated at that time that if Davis was not awarded the job after the second bid­ ding procedure, he would be Saturdays 9 to ?_ WANTED: Someone to spend 3 or 4 nights a week, 7:30pm to 7:30am with elderly lady. Please call 517-566-8951. M.V. student takes second place in essay contest Scot A. Scram!in of Maple Valley High School finished second in the 1988 Essay Con­ test sponsored by the English Department of Kellogg Com­ munity College. A senior, Scot will receive a $150 scholarship for the ac­ complishment. He was among 18 contestants from 12 area high schools taking part in the essay competition. Con­ testants were required to be recommended by their high school English teachers. Jamie Lemke ofQuincy was chosen as the Erst place win­ ner and she will receive a $200 scholarship to Kellogg Community College. Taking -The Mirrors imaot" ~1|J« mhuoix iukmmk. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Wanted flftnwnTffTnnTnTnnTnnnnTTnTnnfflTnnTTTninnFTnTnjTfl Obituaries Jesse T. START TURNING HEADS ...with a Smashing New Look! Come in and let our hair professionals give you a new image. Angel Carpenter, left, and Annette Powers are awarded plaques for their outstanding cooperative education achievements. 11 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 OWNER — DARLENE HUGHES How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? MIDDLEVILLE - Jesse T. Garrett, 58, of 5504 Engle Road, passed away Friday, May 6, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Garrett was bom on December 23, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the son of James and Addie (Hargis) Garrett. He was raised in Ft. Wayne and attended schools there. He served in the United States Marines from 1948 to 1952. On December 24, 1959 he married Doris J. Mapes. In 1972 they came to Hastings from Ft. Wayne and moved to his present address in 1974. He was employed most ofhis life as a roofer. He was a member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260. Mr. Garrett is survived by Scot A. Scramlin third was Rebecca Spafford of Battle Creek Central High School who will be awarded a $100 scholarship. 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Eaton Federal Savings Bank Eaton Federal For your convenience Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon lender will be closed Memorial Day May 30 ESEE FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 we will be open Sat., May 28 �The Maple Valley New», Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 4 01020101015323484848000200020002482323235353534848530201020002010000010 Memories of the past by Susan Hinckley Fight Songs" sparked the school spirit over the years in Nashville (Thefollowing accountfirst appeared in this column on April 12, 1983) School spirit at Nashville High was sparked over a number ofyears by a song that few now can recall. Lyrics of the official Nashville High School song most commonly remembered by present-day senior citizens were written by student Zaida Keyes. Although it is unclear exact­ ly when Miss Keyes composed the lyrics, it apparently predated her graduation from NHS in 1913. Whether or not her work replaced an earlier school song is unknown, but most oldtimers can recall no precedent. Rather lengthy and flower­ ing in content, the lyrics writ­ ten by Miss Keyes were used primarily at formal occasions and became accepted as the true “Alma Mater” tune for NHS, though “fight songs” of a later era may have been more popular. The lines penned by Miss Keyes frequently appeared on programs of school events — particularly those printed for alumni banquets — even as recently as the late 1950s. This, perhaps, was an effort to prompt graduates to recall words of a song that they found difficult to commit to memory. Shortened versions of the 32-line lyrics usually were featured. It appears that attemps were made to edit the piece for length as early as 1931, the year the high school newspaper, the Informant, made its debut. In the first issue ofthe paper on October 12, words of the school song were published but eight lines of the chorus were dropped. About twenty years later the complete piece, as written by Miss Keyes, appeared in a printed program for a high school concert held at the opera house. Those words, as recorded there, were: Oh, we are loyal scholars of the N.H.S., We’re proud of this - you just bet yes. Now, if you will be patient, We will try to show, Just why it is we’re bound to say That we love it so. There’s many an act of courtesy That’s passed about each day, Among the faithful faculty And students bright and gay. So, now you see we still believe In th’ chivalry of old And do not let it wither up, Grow stagnant, dead or cold. CHORUS: Oh, our colors are the yellow and the blue, We think them fine, and honest now, don’t you? We like to see them floating up on high When we are passing by. So come and join us in a song of praise We now do raise and will in future days. We know our love will never die For those two colors up in the sky Which represent Old Nashville High. School spirit at Nashville High was sparked by songs praising the colors of blue and yellow (laterchanged to gold). Seen with the NHS banner are three boys who along with six girls comprised the Class of 1909. From left are twins Eltie and Elzie Clifford, and Orlan Boston, who went on to become a professor of engineering at University of Michigan. Nashville High school students were proud to sing their completely origlinainl "fight" song composed by music teacher Ennis Fleming after his arrival Nashville in the mid-1930s. Few, if any, other schools in the area could boast that both lyrics and music of their school songs had been composed by home talent. Schoolhouse is seen here after 1936 Kellogg addition, left. Zaida Keyes, a 1913 graduate of NHS, wrote the 32-line lyrics to the high school song, which were set to a traditional tune. Years later, a former schoolmate recall­ ed: "We all thought she did such a wonderful job." The words often appeared on programs printed for various school functions. In the future, we will look upon the time spent here, As days so dear, bill of cheer. We’ll never forget the many pleasures — both great and small; It’s very hard for us to name them all; Of course there’s been the usual trials — but we can’t complain, For everyone enjoys the sunshine better after rain. You see we have a reason now for singing forth our praise, Of the dear old N.H.S. and our high school days. Bernice (“Bunny” Mead) Shaw, a 1911 NHS graduate and later schoolteacher in the local system, recalled Zaida Keyes writing the school song lyrics, which were set to a traditional .tune. Now deceased, Mrs. Shaw told us in 1983: “We all thought she did such a wonderful job.” Back in 1931 when Miss Olith Wood (the late Mrs. Samuel Hamilton) first came to Nashville to become one of only two female teachers then on the faculty, NHS students were singing pep songs based on various college themes. One, she recalled, was to the tune of “On, Wisconsin.” Some time after music teacher Ennis Fleming arrived in Nashville in the mid-1930s from Grand Marais, the need was felt for a “fight song” thatt would be truly Nashville’s own. Pep rallies were popular, thanks to the increased availability of autos, starting in the 1920s. Earlier, trains had offered the only means of transportation to “away” games — and this usually meant that only the team members and a handful of supporters traveled to those events. Now, many more from the community were able to attend. A graduate of University of Michigan, Fleming is credited with composing both words and music to Nashville’s new Did this Nashville High musical group occasionally render their version of the school song to which student Zaida Keyes wrote lyrics? The exact year of her composition is not known but it was prior to 1913. Students are unidentified in this photo of that era. Can you help name them? “fight song,” still recalled by students of the World War II era. Some remember the pride they felt at having a uniquely original school song: not something based on a college tune. Virtually no other school in the area could lay claim to a totally original composition. Although no published record of Fleming’s work seems to be readily available, memoty recalls it thus: Hip! Hip! Hip! Three cheers for Nashville High, Voices ring. Hip! Hip! Hip! Just see our colors fly While we sing. Forward march! Let this our motto be: Card shower for Edith Jones Vic-tor-y! Through all kinds of weather We will jog along together. True and loyal, We shall ever be. By the 1950s, Fleming’s piece had passed into history — replaced by a copycat ver­ sion of Michigan State’s “fight song”. Although the lyrics were tailored to NHS, the melody was pure Spartan: Tigers roar and score some more, We’re out to win this game. We will cheer our team right on For victory is our aim. Rah! Rah! RahL Blue and gold our colors gay Stand out among the rest, Fight, fight, come on, team, fight! Victory for N-H-S! TTLPE There’s a lot of it at the time of a death - forms to be filled out, people to be notified, benefits to be applied for. One of our purposes is to take these re­ sponsibilities off the families' shoulders. Edith Jones, a former Nashville resident will be celebrating her 98th birthday May 18, and her family is ask­ ing friends and past neighbors to shower her with cards on her special day. Edith now lives with her daughter, Shirley Thompson, at 7463 Elmwood, Delton, 49046. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen st. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 �• Mouh Vfai News, Nad i»i. Tuesday Moy 17 Maple Valley ‘Honors Night set for May 24 Maple Valley will honor many of h» high school students for academic excellence, outstanding work the high school auditorium. Scholarships, recognition for service and awards for attendance, citizenship, and Charies Viete and Soperioteadat CarroO Wolff wffl be present to extend a welcome and contributions made during the 1987-88 school year on scholastic achievement will be present during the evcoiag. students and parents. Tuesday, May 24 al 7 p.m. m Board of Education Preskfent, and coapatotx* to the Many teachers have contributed to the nrg—rmnn al the Honor's Night activtoes. Ward Rooks w® act as master of ceremones. o ceremonies. Awards war s w wffl be dwzribuoed by Mie Swartz. Gay S<- Onge, and Mawti Smith. A formal reception, whkb will follow awtefa fohsstxu Shariat Sours. Nor- ■m Acker. Liz VaMerMoien. Cindy Gatewood. Judy- the put together by teachers Linda presentations. has been 9k NASHVILLE 852-0845 NASHVILLE • 852-1764 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST HOMETOWN! i Kettle Cafe A WEEK 6 AJM. to 113 N. MAIN STREET. NASHVILLE • PH 219 S. State St. LET US HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OTHERS 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852*9680 Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 140 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville. Michigan «n Vt'ltniiibp Vtiitaai tyn FURNACE SALES & REPAIR /Uso. Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair I.1™’1 WWW ^toorii “I “ft jfojfrM iieJpitt — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville It is time to honor our heroes who have given their lives for us on the field of battle, so that w may continue to enjoy the blessings of liberty in our land. However, there are others who have died in peacetime situations, whose memories we should also cherish: the policeman who was shot in the line of duty, the fireman who succumbed to smoke inhalation while trying to save a burning house, the person who couldn't swim but managed to save a child before drowning, etc. The list is endless. Let us go to our House of Worship, give thanks for their heroic deeds and pray that no war must ever again be fought, so that our gallant service people will not have died in vain; keeping in mind that our choice of worship is They arc not dead who live in hearts they leave behind. — Hugh Robert Orr "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." ohn IVB 852-1985 - AUTO SERVICE CENTER ■ 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Mom St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 res. 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THOMAS VOYLES 9:15 a.m. 1020 a.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 6 Nancy's now has toning tables and tanning supplies in Vermontville by Shelly Shelly Sulser Sulser by Nancy’s Beauty Shop in St. where toning tables, a tanning booth, clothing and tanning supplies have been added. “Make My Day Toning Vermontville has expanded it’s facilities at 157 S. Main Sunglasses, clothing and tanning supplies, modeled here by Nancy Ainsworth and Laurie Hale, are new additions to Nancy's Beauty Shop in Vermontville. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Tables are passive resistor toning and exercise tables,” explained employee Laurie Hale. “Each (of the six tables) works on an individual part of the body and tones the muscles with no sweat, no strain and it does not raise the heart rate.” She explained that combin­ ed with exercise and a sensible diet, a person could receive the maximum effect from the toning tables. “It does not bum fat. It tones muscles and probably can be geared to anybody (in any age bracket),” she said. Shop owner Nancy Ainsworth said that four train­ ed personnel are on duty at all times during the 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Satur­ day regular hours. Employees include Hale, O.J. Wagner and Darcy Ainsworth. A tanning bed is also an ad­ dition to the shop in its recent­ ly remodeled backroom which formerly housed a local dance studio and snowmobile club. Outdoor sunbathers can find see-through sunglasses at Nancy’s that prevent sunglass lines. “They come in all different colors,” Ainsworth noted. A line of Surfand Ski Inter­ national clothing is now on hand as well, along with Body Drench tanning lotions. A new tanning bed is availabe for use at Nancy’s, located at 157 S. Main in Vermontville. Make My Day Toning Tables, demonstrated by Marlene Cardenas, work to tone muscles at Nancy's Beauty Shop. EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Vermontville woman graduates Sunday 227 N‘ MAIN ST> NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate Realtors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINE DOC OVERHOLT....................... DON STEINBRECHER............ WARREN TRAVOLI................. 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COUNTRY HOME & 24x40 GARAGE on 4.59 acres, south of Nash­ ville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features. 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, wood furnace. add-on More land available — all for $52,900. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-161) (CH-267) starter or retirement home! (V-240) 11331 NICE “COUNTRY HOME” on 200 ACRE FARM LIVESTOCK - $140,000-All fenced for live­ stock, 25A woods, 120A tilla­ COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ ble (balance is pasture). Nice 4 bedroom sets high, "country home" beautiful view, acres. Many extra (total 155 acres available w/ 25 acres wooded. Productive many good barns and with lake access, nice shade ings. Priced at $140,000. Pos­ montville, sible land contract terms. creek, (CH-269) build­ (F-123) Nice 2 bedroom home channel lot, new deck, enclosed porch. Nice on large shade trees. Call Sandy.(CH-270) The Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association is sponsoring a 4-H Goat Show Saturday, May 21 in the red cattle bam at the fairgrounds. The show is open to any Michigan 4-H member. Pre­ registration is $1.50 per animal if postmarked by May 15 or $2 per animal the day of show. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the show begins at 10 a.m. Entry forms and fur­ ther information are available at the Extension Office, 543-2310 or 372-5594. The public is invited to watch. Concessions by the Teen Club will be available. some woods, rolling, good building site, has barn. (VL-124) — WANTED — Kerosene Heaters * Table Saw • Drill Presses • Amer. Made Hand Tools & Power Tools • Elec. Grinders • Air 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE Compressors * Wood Stoves • Sala­ PINES & CREEK - Several nice manders • VCRs • Fuzz Busters • 33 ACRES - HUNTING TERRITORY building sites, south of Nash­ Police Scanners • Antiques • Com­ Mostly all tillable. Maple Valley School District. (VL-260) ville. Listed at $35,000, 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. VACANT PARCELS: THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE - Eaton County 4-H Goat show May 21 (F-117) APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage trees. Call Sandy. 10 buildings (32x64 and 48x32 pole barns) soil. Maurene Viele recently visited in Vermontville on her way home to Woodside, Calif, from Boston, Mass. She has just completed four years at Tufts Medical School near Boston and will graduate this Sunday, May 22. She will be interning at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, Calif, starting in June. A Saturday morning brunch was held for family members to visit with Maurene and tract terms. con­ (VL-227) plete Beds * Machinists Tools • Guitar Amps • Tackle Boxes • Ice 65 ACRES • 50 ACRES TILLABLE - Fishing Equip. * Guns • Tarps • of Quaker Brook borders on part Binocular's • Golf Clubs. rolling vacant land for $8,000. of property. Some muckland. Possible land contract terms. Bear’s Quality Pawn Contract $9,500 each _______ or 10 acres (VL-252) $45,500. terms. Listed (VL-228) 209 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE PHONE — 852-9473 Monday thru Saturday 9.00 a m. to 5 00 p.m. meet Dr. Karl Sorensen, who flew in Friday evening from Los Angeles. Maurene and Dr. Sorensen have announced their engagement. He is a anaesthesiologist at Queen of The Valley Hospital in Covina, CA. Dr. Sorensen is the son of Judge Allen Sorensen of Provo, Utah and graduated from Medical Col­ lege of Wisconsin. Both Maurene and Dr. Sorensen have worked with the Interplast Medical Teams that perform plastic surgery on children in Central America who have been disfigured from bums or birth defects. In memory ofour beloved son and brother, Dion Ray Villanueva, who passed awayfour years ago, May 18th. Lovingly remembered ... Mom & Dad, Jon, Julie, Scott and Debbie “DION” When you came into our lives you brought much joy and happiness, you always gave so much, but only took so little. Those ofus who knew you loved you and adored you, you were the sunshine ofour lives and the pot ofgold at the end ofevery rainbow, Your laughter and your smile made every minute spent with you worthwhile. The memories ofyou shall never leave us. There is not much more to say or do except pray and say “We love you...” . — Written by Julie Villanueva Jensen Diana’s Place Hairstyles for the wholefamily Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Hours at Your Convenience OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 7 Vermontville's first attorney is a hometown son— Frith explained a lack of and then later I’ll be zeroing by Shelly Sulser courtroom experience helped in on what (areas ofpractice) I A finely clad young man sit­ to spur him to take the plunge find appealing. My objective ting behind a desk in his quiet, into private practice where his is to get the experience needed one room office on Vermont­ objective is to gain that to be an effective attorney." ville’s Main Street used to experience. roam the halls of Maplewood To gain trial experience. Although he opened his Frith has served on court ap­ Elementary School as a child. door at 176 S. Main St. two pointments in Barry and Eaton Now, he smiles when he weeks ago. he said, his newly Juvenile Courts. realizes he is the latest addi­ installed telephone hasn’t ex­ “I hope to assist some pro­ tion to the record books in a actly been ringing offthe hook secuting attorneys in major town dripping with history due to the .lack of public criminal trials in the near and maple syrup. Bart Frith is realization he is there. future so I can develop my the first lawyer in his Cases from Barry and Eaton trial skills further." he said. hometown and is looking for­ counties will soon begin to “I think it’s time the people of ward to the challenge. float his way, however, once the Vermontville area are “It’s a little scary to open a judges begin to take advantage given the convenience of hav­ law office ofmy own,” he ad­ of his name being on the ap­ ing their legal problems at­ mitted. “But I’ll probably pointment lists. tended to here without having learn more here in one year “I’ll be assigned to mostly to travel to Lansing or Battle than I would have in five years indigent situations — people Creek...I only want to be a in a large law firm. They start who can’t afford a lawyer and country lawyer who can han­ you at the bottom and you I’ll be repaid by the state,” he dle all the various legal pro­ don’t see the courtroom as said. “I’ll take pretty much blems my neighbors bring often as I’ll have to.” what comes through the door in." He is the son of longtime village postmaster, Lawrence Bart Frith, a Vermontville native, is now a Vermontville historic fact as well Frith and the grandson of having opened the first law office ever in the village. former Vermontville Township Supervisor Fred Kalamazoo law firm. He was Association. But finding employment Frith. While a student. Frith following college was less “The judges in Charlotte accepted into three honor societies and was repeatedly worked various summer jobs than easy. want me in Charlotte and the “I spent some time on the • HAIR STYLING judges in Hastings want me named to the Dean’s list while including one as a custodian. there. My obvious reason for a student at Western, he said. He also worked in the shipp­ job hunt,” he said. “Then TONING • TANNING In 1986, he graduated from ing department of Hoover retired Barry County Probate being here is my long family the University of Michigan Universal, Inc. in Charlotte Judge Richard Loughrin told history in the community,” Law School with a juris and on the door line at me, ‘You need experience. said the young Frith, a 1978 docotor degree. He has since General Aluminum Products, Hang out a shingle and go for graduate of Maple Valley joined the Eaton County Bar Inc., in Charlotte. it.’ High School. “People know me, they know my family. People will take their business to an attorney they know carrots, roll, ileo, fresh fruit, rather than some stranger to Menu - Monday thru Friday. milk. talk about these matters.” Wednesday, May 18 Nashville, Masonic Temple Friday, May 20 Frith, who lives on Frith Monday thru Friday. Delton, Hot turkey sand., whipped Chicken chop suey, oriental Road, graduated magna cum potato, green beans, white Faith United Methodist veggies, sliced beets, rice, laude with a bachelor’s degree bread, oleo, oatmeal cookie, Church - Monday, Wednes­ oleo, fruit mix, milk. in finance from Western milk. day and Thursday. Mid­ Monday, May 23 Michigan University in 1982. dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Thursday, May 19 Barbeque pork, sweet Wednesday and Thursday. During law school, he served Beef w/mushrooms, as a law clerk with a Woodland, Eagles Club scalloped potatoes, peas and potatoes, coleslaw, cor­ 157 South Main, Vermontville nbread, oleo, orange, milk. Monday, Wednesday and Tuesday, May 24 Friday. Beef pepper steak, peas and Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. ) carrots, scalloped tomatoes, rice, oleo, sliced peaches, milk. MAY SPECIAL Events New Set Reg?$3o Wednesday, May 18 Middleville—Lee Patterson Manicures & Artwork .. to entertain at 11:45. 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Programs Suggested donation for Con★ Warranted Homes gregrate meals is SI with food ★ Personal Touch stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 - OFFICE PHONE (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 SSFS before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ 852-1915 or 852-1916 vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan 227 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan Nancy’s Beauty Shop Barry Commission on Aging menu, events set SUMMER HIGHLIGHT PERMS Phone - 726-0330 LEE’S NAILS *20.00 s5.00 How can you guarantee that you could replace your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers cost homes that qualify. broader so ’ out of money covered It economical current doesn’t guaranteed home replacement. Just ask your “ problem’ agent to tell you Homeowners protection be for and Don Steinbrecher, Realtor Assoc. Maple Valley Real Estate Quality BasementAccess The Bilco Basement Door The economical, easy to install, galvanized steel, stair system far use under Bilco Basement Doors. America s # 1 basement door features smooth, easy operation; flanged, heavy gauge steel construction; and long, trouble free service. Sec it on display. Maple valley Concrete Products, inc South side of Nashville on M-66 (517) 852-1900 Bilco Stair Stringers Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher, John Warren, Mary Hecker. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 (^uto-Ownert Jnrumnce �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 8 Maple Leaf Florist has second largest Greenhouse area a greenhouse — more variety for people coming into town to shop.” She later hopes to heat the greenhouse for use in all seasons. During the summer, Curtis said, she will offer iced tea for customers to drink and seats near the greenhouse for weary spouses of busy shoppers. With Memorial Day ap­ proaching, Curtis pointed out that she will have 20 different cemetery urn liners for sale as well. Curtis is one of few florists who actually goes to the cemetery to decorate graves for people requesting the ser­ vice, she said. Many customers live in other towns and are not able to keep the graves of loved ones looking pleasant. As a result, Curtis is often hired to decorate gravesites at three local cemeterys: Wilcox, Lakeview by Shelly Sulser Maple Leaf Florist and Gifts at 311 N. Main St. in Nashville now has what owner Helen Curtis says is the second largest greenhouse in Barry County. The new 40- by 20-foot, 600 flat capacity structure was construct^ two weeks ago at the back of the floral shop where Curtis now houses various garden flowers and vegetables. Plants on hand include geraniums, coleuses, mums, petunias, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, onions and many more. To celebrate the newest ad­ dition to her growing business, Curtis plans to offer a 10 percent discount on all bedding plants this week, she said. “We did it to expand the business,” Curtis explained, “and to give the Maple Valley PEPSI Cain's 8 PACK 16 oz. + dep. Pepsi 12 pk. cans dep Bud& Bud light Barties & jaymes BARTLES JAYMES WINE 12 Pack COOLERS $£49 and Vermontville. Helping the elderly with burials is another specialized service of the shop, noted Curtis. “For the elderly, we go to their homes with funeral books,” she said. “We’ve been doing that for 10 years.” Jobs Wanted + dep- W Maple Leaf Florist owner Helen Curtis, right, has recently installed a new greenhouse billed as the second largest in Barry County. With Curtis is helper Shelbi Cousins. ice 69c Miller & Miller Lite * ■■ /■ ft 9 lb- bag 12 pk. + dep j.j.s Party Store open Memorial Bay 8 a.m. til 11 p.m. 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1512 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 TIRED OF ALL THAT IRONING? CaU 852-9705. Miscellaneous STYLE LINE HAS PETITES by Arleen, sportswear by White Stag, Monica petites and Marti skirts, misses 8-16, Lord Isaacs slacks, 4-20. Petite and regular swimwear, Penbrook. Style Line 132 E. State St., Hastings, 948-9286. serviStar Now Thru Sat., May 28 Woodlife® Wood Preservative Rebate limit 3 per household swutasr SPECIAL PRICE 5O^9 9 After Rebate 1.00 $599 Super Twist Cordless Screwdriver SPECIAL PRICE........ $2888 36-Qt. Ice Chest Combo Strong, easy-to-carry chest has molded-in handles. Includes Little Playmate® and Playmate® Vfe-gal. jug. Blue and white #858-838 SPECIAL PRICE................... SPECIAL PRICE ASHVILLE HARDWARE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS Nails-Tanning-Toning Center ALL TONING or... $24" 10’x25’ Plastic Sheeting Heavy-duty, 4 mil plastic sheet has hundreds of uses around the house. Folded and rolled handy carry-home size. Clear or black. #MK278,29 based paint, thinners/turpenwastes include auto paints, brake/transmission fluid, tine, sol vents/mineral spirits, floor/fumiture polish, drain wood preservatives, weed At the April 20 meeting of openers, oven cleaner, toilet killers, insecticides and rat the Eaton County Board of bowl cleaner, dry cleaning poison. (Please! No latex Commissioners, the commis­ solvents, oil based paint, lead paints or explosives) sioners proclaimed May 16-21 as Eaton County Clean-up Week. According to County Exten­ sion Director, Allen Krizek, Clean-up Week will focus on The Vermontville Village Council has appro­ two activities, free tow-away priated funds to begin sidewalk repairs. The ofjunk cars and free drop-off Village will be responsible for one-third the and disposal of household cost, and property owners will be respon­ hazardous wastes. The latter sible for two-thirds the cost. Anyone interes­ activity is new and being of­ ted in sidewalk repairs, please submit name fered for the first time to and address of property to the Village Office county residents. by 4:00 p.m., June 2, 1988. Krizek cautions residents VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL about discarding household chemicals. The average household contains between 3-10 gallons of hazardous chemicals in the kitchen, basement, shed and garage. When these materials are 230 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 discarded rather than used for 517-852-0940 their intended purpose, the risks to humans and the en­ vironment are increased. Improper disposal methods such as pouring wastes into septic tanks or burying in the 10 Times Award Winning landfill may allow the hazar­ dous waste to enter the ground Nails or surface waters and con­ 9 Years Experience taminate our drinking water. Privately Tutored 24 County residents are urged to protect our precious drink­ Working Manicurists in ing water by participating in Michigan the household hazardous Member of Nails Assoc. waste Collection Day. Member of NANA Assoc. Carefully package your un­ needed hazardous household Member of National chemicals (see list below( and Cosmetology Assoc. bring to Barry-Eaton Health Department on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Be $400 sure to bring product labeling e ach Single Visits ........ information. For additional information ... on Collection Day, contact the Barry-Eaton Health Depart­ Join us for 3 months and ment, 543-2430. For informa­ Tone on Tues., Wed. tion on free tow-away ofjunk & Thurs. for only ... cars, contact the Eaton Coun­ NO EXTRAS ty Planning Department, 543-7500, Ext. 324. — Must Join by May 31st — Hazardous household Nails Less mfr. mail-in rebate Rebate expires; 7/15/M 18 RPM, double torque screwdriver has automatic locking system and 2-pc. bit storage in head, 8-pc. storage on charge stand. Charges in 5 hrs. #2210 By Allen P. Krizek County Ext. Director Bobbie’s Great Savings for the Great Outdoors Waterpoofs, retards swelling, warping and shrinking. Rebate coupon on package. Gallon/clear. #00903 Clean-up Week proclaimed in area $2" a SPORTIN SPORTING 233 N. Main Street Nashville ; GOODS 852-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 s10000 For Rent WANTED TO RENT: three bedroom home with garage in Nashville/Bellevue area. Contact Rena between 8:30 and 5 at 616-979-2733, after 5, 964-1741. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! TANNING LOTIONS, ACCELERATORS & MOISTURIZERS $1 OO REGULAR PRICE A VFll to May 27th ALL POLISHES 3 tor S7°° X �The Maple Volley News Soccer kick-off successful at Maple Valley by Shelly Sulser The first ofa four week soc­ cer program sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Education proved a success when nearly 85 youngsters in grades 2-6 from Nashville and Vermontville attended the first lesson held at the high school April 30. Numbers have waned somewhat, dropping to about 40 last Saturday, but the in­ terest was high. The program was organized by Nashville Community Representative Jan Mittelstaedt. ‘’This is more of an instruc­ tional program where we teach them about soccer,” said Community Education Coordinator Kay Hartzler. The children can take part in the program, held each Saturday morning from April 30 to May 21 at the school, free of charge. The first week, said Hartzler, coaches Gary Sorenson and Pam Rooks, along with help from parent volunteers, taught the fundamentals of soccer. The second week, the students practiced some more basics before actually getting Appointments Only Youngsters practice their newfound soccer skills during the third Saturday of four Saturday instructional soccer program sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Education. In back is instructor Gary Sorenson. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) a chance to play. “Then they play more with less instruction,” Hartzler explained. The program will serve to the 6th inning to win 12-0. Jason Hoefler pitched a onehitter and struck out 12 bat­ ters. Dan Franks and Scott Castcele each had 2 hits. The jayvee defeated St. Philip 16-13 on Tuesday after determine interest in a fall soccer league, she said. An organizational meeting for parents or interested adults who would like to see a soccer program for kids continue in the fall will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at Maple Valley High School. N-23. PERFECT STARTER or retirement home - just $22,500 for this two bedroom home with garage. Walking distance to stores, churches, etc. CH-83. $59,500 - story, Two area - beautiful 3 bedroom ranch bordering a small lake three bedroom home on approx. 10 acres of land. This on approx. 10% acres of land. has nice open floor plan, 1 % baths, a 2% car basement, stone fireplace, newer home a garage and a pole barn. formal dining g area, 2 baths, 24x36 pole barn and some V-43. VERMONTVILLE - $27,500 fencing. has had V-44. NEW LISTING! Only $25,000 Nice large kitchen, for this 3 bedroom home on a dining room. nice shaded lot. L-82. FIVE PARCELS of vacant CH-86, THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY land Attractive ranch on approx. 5 approx. 10 acres to 21 acres for only $37,500. Contract terms. floor plan, deck and Nice newer for this two story home that lots of remodeling. ranging in separate size tage on two roads. Nice rol- CH-85. NEED EXTRA ROOM? 40 ling land which could be split acres with barn and box stalls for building go with his nicely remodeled L-79. two story home. Only $69,900. woods. LOTS OF RECENT SALES & LOTS OF L-77. BUYERS STILL LOOKING - CALL down payment for this build- sites. with some ONLY $4,500 with low US IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SEL-ing LING. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS A 3-on-3 basketball tourna­ ment will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 24, 25 and 26 at the Maple Valley High School. This tournament is being sponsored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters to help raise funds necessary for the purchse of boy's varsity basketball warm-ups. The tournament will have divisions for men in Junior High, Senior High and an Open class. The Open class for men will have two divi­ sions. One division is open to all ages, the other division will be a 35 and older class. The women will have Junior High, Senior High and an Open division for all ages. Each division will have a limited number of teams that may enter. Registration fee will be $40 per team. You are invited to register by sending the entry fee and division in which you wish to participate to: Jerry Reese, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. For more information you can call Jerry Reese at 726-1030 in the evenings after 6 p.m. Top two teams will receive prizes in each division. Divi­ sions will be subject to change due to number of teams entered. Saturday 9-? Wednesday — Owner Dorothy McMillen SR. CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 "Shape Up Your TV Reception!" WHY SETTLE FOR 10 CHANNELS WHEN YOU COULD GET 120! This Week's Special 10’ System Installation & Tax Included Call 852-9301 • Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5; Closed Mon MAY PHOTO SPECIAL COLOR WALLET SPECIAL 8 ADDITIONALS $2.25 More sports on next page acres. carpeting. ACRES header. On Friday the jayvees defeated Lake wood 9-5. Bob Allen had 3 hits and Jason Hoefler added 2 hits. Everyone else in the lineup got one hit. Jason Hoeflers was the winning pitcher giv­ ing up 6 hits and 5 earned runs. The team’s league record is 4 wins and 0 losses and overall 7 wins and 3 losses. Tum. Wed, Thun. Fri. A Evening from L-80. 58 PLUS ACRES with fron- 80 taking a big lead they hung on at the end to win. Dan Franks was the winning pitcher and David Nickel got the save in pitching two scoreless inn­ ings. Bob Allen, David Nickel, Cevin Comish and Dan Franks each had two hits. On Wednesday the jayvees lost two 5 inning games to Portland St. Patrick 5-3 and 5-2. The jayvees only got 7 hits in the whole double 3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to Nashville in June 852-1717 alkout the high school gym. Registration forms may be picked up at the elementary building or high school office or contact Jem Reese at 726-1030. Men and Children 144 SOUTH MNH STREET MERMOfiTMIUE, MICHIGAN 49096 include Sports Styling for Women, (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 Features pnfflnnnnnfflnnrnflnnnnnnnnninnnfflnTO A basketball camp for sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys and girls will be held June 20-24. The cost will be $20. This camp will be held at STANTON'S Mulliken May 17. 1988 — Poge 9 Maple Valley summer b-ball camp set for June 20-24 The jayvee baseball team had a busy week playing five games. On Monday they traveled to Bellevue and defeated them 12-0. The jayveeled 3-0 after 5 innings and scored 9 runs in CH-87. JUST LISTED) Tuesday 1111111................. iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiHii Lion jayvee baseball team wins three of five nashmillc Nashville or mobile home site. Water and sewer available. ................ 852-0712 DENNIS SMITH........................ .................852-9191 CHRIS STANTON.................. ................ 543-0598 BOB GARDNER....................... ................ 726-0331 CINDY DOOLITTLE............. STEVEN E. STANTON......... ................ 726-0605 ................ 726-0555 KATHLEEN J. SWAN........... .(Lansing) 321-3029 For Sale EUREKA UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER, reg. $129.95, only, $99,95. Nashville Hardware, 852-0713.________ 99 FOR 12 FOR SALE: Yardman 5HP OIL er, $85. 852-1797. KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Made from color print or 35mm negative. OFFER EXPIRES 5-31-88 mCEPMMW Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St.. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 h/McJON\ Photo Center �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Poge 10 ORDINANCE NO. 050588 M.V. finishes 8-2 in boys track record Cook-shot put; Mike Cheeseman-330 low hurdles; and Matt Brown, Jeff Moore, Mike Cheeseman and Cody Mattson-mile relay. On Wednesday the boys Maple Valley boys finished the seasons’ dual meets with a 8-2 overall record and a 4-2 record in the conference. They placed third behind Pennfield and Olivet. On Tuesday, the team traveled to Lakewood and, as usual, the weather was not the best but still some of the members had their best times. Maple Valley won the meet 77-60. The first place winners for MV were: Mike Cheesemanlong jump; Ron Merrill-pole vault; Eric Terpening-100 yard dash; Tim Edinger, Matt Brown, Manual Moreno and Cody Mattson-2 mile relay; Shawn Carpenter-440 yard dash; Cody Mattson-1 mile run; Darrin Neff, Jeff Moore, Eric Terpening and Rob Pool-880 yard relay; Rob traveled to Olivet for the last dual meet of the season. Maple Valley lost the meet 83 to 52. First place finishers for MV were: Dan Siple-shot put; Rob Pool-long jump; Eric Terpening-100 yard dash; and Matt Brown, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Cheeseman and Cody Mattson-mile relay. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Alcoholic Liquor" means any spirituous, vinous, malt or fermented liquor, liquids and com­ pounds whether or not medicated, proprietary, patented, and by whatever name called, contain ’/» of 1 percent or more of alcohol by volume which are fit for use for beverage purposes. (b) "Public Place” means any street, alley, park, sidewalk, public building, any place of business open to the public, frequented by the public or any portion thereof, and any other place which is open to public view or to which the public, or any portion thereof, has access. M.V. girls track team takes Olivet, finishes dual season at 10-0 The Maple Valley girls track team traveled to Olivet last Wednesday and ran by the Eagles by the score of 71 to 57, the loss was the first dual meet defeat Olivet has suf­ fered since the 1986 season. The victory gave the Lions their 10th dual meet victory of the year without a defeat to conclude their dual meet season for 1988. Winning their events ONLY IN VERMONTVILLE Vermontville Hardware On Tuesday the Lions won against Olivet were: Kelly Hoefler-discus; Heidi Reese- their dual meet with Lakewood by the score of 71 shot put and 100 yard dash; Karris True-high jump and to 57. Taking first in their high hurdles;; Deanna events were Ronda Hagon-880 yard run and 220 Steinbrecher-discuss; K. yard dash; the 440 yard relay Reid-long jump; True-high team of Kristin Reid, True, hurdles and low hurdles; M. Hagon, and Reese; the mile Reid-880 yard run; relay team of Tammy Ashley, Ashley-440 yard dash; Kelle Kiger, True and Hagon Hagon-220 yard dash; the 880 won in a school record time of yard relay team of K. Reid, 4:23.4; the two mile relay Kiger, Ashley and Hagon; the team of Angie Smith, Amy 440 yard relay team of K. Rasey, Tammy Ashley and Reid, Kiger, Hagon and Michelle Reid lost in a close Reese; and the mile relay race but set a new school team of Robin Aiken, Ashley, record with a time of 10:35.2 True and Hagon. The girls will travel to seconds. Karris True also tied the school record with a time Wyoming-Godwin Heights of 16.7 seconds in the high this Saturday for regional competition. hurdles. Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service Please Note our Sunday Hours AN ORDINANCE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES AND UPON STREETS AND ROADWAYS IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. . 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE •! PHONE 726-1121 Section 2. Consumption in Public Places. No person shall be in possession of an open or unsealed container containing alcoholic liquor on any public street, sidewalk, alley, park or other public­ way; in any other public place in this Village; or in any place to which the public is admitted, except those places which are properly licensed therefor by the Liquor Control Commission and then only the par­ ticular kind or style of alcoholic liquor which is licens­ ed for sale on said premises. Section 3. Uncapped Liquor in Passenger Compartment. No one shall transport or possess any alcoholic li­ quor in a container which is open, uncapped or upon which the seal is broken within the passenger com­ partment of a vehicle upon any street or roadway or any other place open to the general public in in-­ cluding any area designated for the parking of motor vehicles, provided, that in vehicles not having a trunk or compartment separate from the passenger compartment any container which is open, uncap­ ped or upon which the seal is broken may be permitted in a passenger compartment if such container is encased or enclosed so as to not be readily ac­ cessible to the occupants of such vehicle. This sec­ tion shall not apply to any chartered passenger vehi­ cle licensed by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Senior track member of the week named at Maple Valley This week’s senior track member is Dan Siple. Dan started track in his freshman year, running the 880 yd. run and throwing the discus and shot put. In his junior year he switched to just the discus and shot put. For the past two Village of Vermontville and Nashville Section 4. Penalties. • PUBLIC NOTICE • A person who violates this Ordinance may be punished by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not to exceed $500.00, or both and may be ordered to pay court costs. (Lead, Drinking Water and You!) Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead in drinking water from certain piping systems where the water has remained stag­ nant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the current drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the principal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have sup­ ported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable water piping systems. The plumbing industry and homeowners who may construct potable drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes forjoining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new installations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a few hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a significant con­ centration of lead in the water. The health department is recommending that those pip­ ing systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building’s piping system. “The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. “Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health ef­ fects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. “EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much-lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and preg­ nant women. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after its passage. Passed and adopted by the Village Council the 5th day of May, 1988. John Hughes, Village President Rose Heaton, Village Clerk I hereby certify that the above ordinance was published in the Maple Valley News, newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Nashville, on May 10, 1988. Dated: May 5, 1988 Rose Heaton, Village Clerk Dan Siple years , he has been Maple Valley’s No. 1 discus thrower. In the 1987 season Dan scored a total of 67.5 points and this year he already has a total of 66 points with 4 meets to go. Along with the 4 years of track Dan has played 4 years of football. rc Cola w 12 can pack air — from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food — from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items — lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object containing lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning in the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. . People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advised to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contact your water department at... Ver­ montville 726-1429, Nashville 852-9571. dep PIZZA'S Miller's 2/$5 ICE CREAM “Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: ...if your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old, or — if you have soft or acidic water, or — if water sits in the pipes for several hours.” Besides lead in water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: 8 pack +cJep Pepperoni and Cheese Saranac Salads — VIDEOS Macaroni Potato Cole Slaw Hew Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-11, Fri. &Sat. 8-12, Sun. 10-10 2996 N' lonia Road VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 11 ’nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnTnnntnnnnnnnnffnnntnnnnn SSs From our readers jmmmmmmmmjmmmmimiiiimimmmmiiiigiiiiimi Cub Scouts say"thanks sN?Q SX. *t%c5 kJ'N Ss>s&a’ Sk? »‘ljlw2t ^S w? L To the editor: “To do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country. To help other people.... ” These are the words of the Cub Scout Promise. In Vermontville we are very lucky to have a strong Scouting organization. Without the support of our community, which includes the parents, local businesses, and the citizens, our Scouts could not fulfill their promises and our organization would cease to be. At this time we would like to publicly thank all those in­ dividuals who helped make our first Cub Scout year a success. First, of course, we’d like to thank our parents for all their efforts. To Julie at Ver­ montville Hardware for the supplies towards the float we used in the Maple Syrup parade in which our Pack won third place. Thank-you to Burr Hartenburg for his ad­ vice on bluebird houses. And last but not least to Ponderosa Campgrounds for letting us use your facilities for our first cook-out and frog catching outing. (We did find one frog!) Because of all of you, we hope to become better Scouts and better citizens as we live by our Promise. Sincerely, Den 2-3 of Pack 649, Vermontville Ben, Brandon, Jonathon, Josh, Lucas, Nicholas, Preston, Travis, Trevor and Timmy Solution needed for school lunch ticket purchases ?>«&> ?«S» ?« » ^^^trtnrfK ^^^trotenwrfeK. ttfK ^J'WiJwJ ‘'^W'Mlsdi^p^ u •^ttjiiiMiddu Wk ^ra^Wrarero^ ■mhrnlMnteittdij|t«« iscediM, uMityh nwfosfs. Mm Mt ce sW lie elfed 20 dap diet fa ■ Hughes, faseWo»,^W ffylholfeheoA®8® jl^^Nw.newff1* uiiifertjeolNrfb To the editor: This letter is in response to that which was written May 3 issue by Diane Cousins. My husband and I are in total agreement with her about the “lunch tickets.” Our son had two tickets stolen within one week and he had to purchase two more tickets, unlike Mrs. Cousins, we did not say anything to the teacher or to the principal. We knew exactly what they would have told us to do. As parents, we should stick together and force the school to come up with a better way for these children to purchase lunch tickets that could not be stolen by other students. If the situation does not im­ prove by next year, our children will buy daily lunch passes. They should be able to do that now, without any pro­ blem. But, the school wants them to buy them by the week. Of course, it means less work for the school. r «K MX MK_ "MX Again, these are only “children” we are talking about, and not full grown adults. They should not be ex­ pected to have the respon­ sibility of an adult, but even adults have things stolen from them from time to time. Does that make an adult irresponsi­ ble? Society says, “No!”—then why lay all that responsibility on a small child? Get a better method of purchasing lunch tickets, and keep better records ofwho has purchased them. The school should not be free of their responsibility either. We feel that there are many more problems than just the “lunch tickets.” As parents, we have a responsibility to see that our children are treated properly. How about it parents...Do you have anything to say? Ronald and Chris Robins Nashville MK ’-XX" '.X1 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/7260319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Another writer dislikes lunch token policy To the editor: In response to the letter written by Mrs. Cousins con­ cerning lunch tokens at the Fuller Elementary Schools. I would like to add my support and reiterate the question why are the funds given to the kit­ chen and how are they used? It would appear that our children are at fault whenever we as parents have cause to contact the school with any concern whether it be lunch tokens or personal safety of the child as was my case. The competent and professional answer becomes perhaps the child is at fault, they should be more responsible. One could wonder if our children are ex­ pected to teach themselves as well. I would like to note that I am by no means trying to imp­ ly that all children are perfect, but perhaps that if other pro­ blems exist through a school year the parents should be contacted at the earliest possi­ ble time and kept informed thereafter. It does not enhance the schools position or credibility to wait until parents have a concern about policy or events at school to inform them of any type of problem they were previously unaware of or believed to have been resolved. In closing I would ask those who feel that our children need act with more respon­ sibility demonstrate that by deed. After all school is the place of educating and the children will surely learn what they see. Vermontville woman honored at Olivet Eighty Maple Valley elementary students have been receiving instructions on soc­ cer and have had an oppor­ tunity to play soccer on Satur­ day mornings this spring. The four week program has been sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Education. Because of the interest in the program this spring a meeting will be held for adults who are interested in organiz­ ing a soccer program for kids next fall. The meeting will be held in the jr./sr. high school library on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in help­ ing with the program should attend the meeting. Those at­ tending will decide the length of the fall program, time, and what all ages will be involved. If you can not attend the meeting, but would like to help in the fall, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. Meeting set to discuss fall soccer program Judy P. Tuckey of Allegan Road, Vermontville, was recognized at the annual Olivet College Honors Con­ vocation, Tuesday, April 26. Tuckey received an Academic Achievement Award for maintaining a 3.8 or better grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Tuckey is a junior at Olivet, majoring in social studies and minoring in art. Singer Demonstration Thursday, May 19 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Sister’s Fabric’s 3 thread and 4 thread Singer overlock machine. Also see the ... Singer Computer Sewing Machines Demonstrated by Mr. J. 60” Camouflage Flannel Special ..................................... $099 aL yd 45” 100% Cotton Canvas Duck $1X 59 yd. Specia Sandra Rollins Nashville “Ride 8b Drive Days Save Up To $1000! Your local White dealer invites you to test drive and discover the unique benefits of the FR Series Groundskeeping Tractors. Great for mowing properties of one acre or more, the 12 hp model FR-12 or 18 hp FR-18 and FR-18C can cut your mowing time by as much as half! 1. Optional grass collection system with 11- bushel capacity, easily empties from seat. 2. Dual hydrostatic drive for clutchless forward, reverse and zero turning radius capabilities. 3. Flip-up mower deck for easy servicing. Optional deck available in 42" 52" and 62 cutting widths. 4. Single lever control of each drive wheel provides comfortable, precise maneuvering. Hurry! Offer ends May 31, 1988! Model FR 12 with 42" mower deck: $3999 or $109 per month * 10% down, 15.75% APR. Freight and prep additional. *No purchase required. Limit one cap per customer. Maple Valley Implement FREE White Outdoor cap with test drive!** 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville (517) 852-1910 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 12 Maple Valley FFA competes in state skills contest afMSU This past week, the Maple Valley F.F.A. competed in a record six contests at the State F.F.A. Skills contests at Michigan State University. The skills competition finds students judging animals, meat and milk as well as financial and environmental planning. There are 15 different skill areas which members may compete in. In agricultural mechanics, with Rob Cook, Matt Ewing and Doug Franklin making up the team. Maple Valley won a silver award and plaque by placing in the top 15 percent of the teams overall. The Dairy Judging Contest team consisted of Mike Barnaart, Barry Carpenter, Gary Members of the agricultural mechanics team (from left) — Rob Cook, Doug Franklin and Matt Ewing— were silver award winners, (photos supplied) M.V. farm business mangement team placed second in the state. Winning the gold award were Kevin Stewart, (I to r) Steve Bowen, and Travis Swinson. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Gillean and Kevin Pixley. The Farm Business Management Team placed se­ cond of all the entries in the competition, only 18 team points short of winning a free trip to the National Conven­ tion to represent the State of Michigan in the National Finals. Maple Valley’s team was lead by Chapter President Steve Bowen, who individual- We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT Ij & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J EWING. OWNER 726-0088 Michigan Licence No. 1612 SERV/OTAR FH INI Final Week $ AQ 99 Interior Latex CEILING PAINT Interior Interior Latex Flat Latex Cetng iPaht SE99 'CO Good OuaMy W -RS WALL PAINT The livestock judging team, receiving a gold award and placing third in the state, includes (from left) Joe Mater, Mike Everett and Eric Bignail. ly took second place honors. Valley High School. The team past 20 plus years the Maple Steve’s teammates were and Mr. Swinson appreciated Valley FFA had earned a total Kevin Stewart and Travis her assistance in this area of of nine gold or silver plaques. Swinson. This team earned a “This year’s competition competition. gold plaque besides being the This year’s competition was was great when you consider state runner-up. a landmark for the Maple that these teams brought home The Land Conservation Valley FFA. Not only did the two gold plaques (one team as Team was made up of Jason Chapter enter six contests state runner-up) and one silver Ackett, Tony Bouwens, and which involved 19 members, plaque,’’ said Mr. Swinson, Kevin Rockwell. but these students had to who has good reason to be The Livestock Team, made spend six hours of the Syrup proud of his chapter and up of Eric Bignall, Mike Festival at MSU. Over the especially these members. Everett and Joe Mater, took third place overall. 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This took place at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. “Splashes of Fashion” set the stage for the evening Style Revue also at the 4-H Building complete with an elaborate display of colorful flowers and a water fountain. It gave 4-H members the opportunity to model their garments for the public before awards were presented., Pat Murphy of Olivet and Peggy Papoi of Mulliken, served as co-chairpersons for the Style Revue. Pennie Lake of Charlotte, was mistress of cermonies. Susan Joostbems of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, presented the awards. Best of Show plaques and certificates were awarded to Young Sewers - Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H Club; Michelle Chambers, We-R-A-4-H Club; and Amy Jo Parish, Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club. Junior Sewers - Mandee Reist, Cami Williams and Rachel Duby, all of Benton Variety 4-H Club. Senior Sewers - Brenda Berkompas, Busy B Sewers; and Tonya Mott, Walton Wonders. Young Knitters - Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H Club; and Tara Stickles, Royston Rockets & Ranchers; Junior Knitter Sara Kinyon, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Receiving Style Revue Awards were: Young Sewers - Kristina Wine, Country Kids 4-H Club; Shannon Finnic, Spaulding 4-H Club; Sara Parish, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; and Nicole Miller, Walton Wonders. Junior Sewers Eric Hill, Dawn Root and Autumn Mead, all of Gresham Grainders 4-H Club; Kim Yesh, Spaulding 4-H Club; Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders; Lisa Vogel, We-R-A-4-H Club; and Alana Hughes, Maurer 4-H Club. Senior Sewers Kathy Stremler, Benton Variety 4-H Club; Connie Krebs, Feed Fetchers; Amy Hill and Cheryl Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders; and Cassie Edgell, Walton Wonders. Young Knitters - Mandy O’Brien, Spaulding 4-H Club; and Erin Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Junior Knitter Brandy Menzer, Country Kids 4-H Club. Senior Knitter Christina Priesman, Spaulding 4-H Club. Honor Group ribbons were presented to: Young Sewers Tara Stickles, Royston Rockets & Ranchers 4-H Club; Mandy O’Brien, Missy Smith, Jamie Pitcher and Becky Gross, all of Spaulding 4-H Club; Robin Clough, Katie Crowley, and Aimee Stephens, all of Sunrisers 4-H Club; Sarah Mater and Dona Bignal, both of Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Caroline Dar- row, Walton Wonders; both of Sunrisers 4-H Club; Jessica Rozga and Michelle and Amanda Edgell, Walton Vogel, both of We-R-A-4-H aWnondemrsa n4-aH Cgleub,. Senior Club; and Sarah Davis, Ben- Sewers - Stacey Rohdy, ton Variety 4-H Club. Junior Chester Champions; Amber Sewers - Jolene Pennington Mead, Gresham Grain and Jodi an o Lilly y, both ot o of Grinders; Christina Priesman, Gresham Grain Grinders; Jen-- Spaulding 4-H Club; Rachael nifer Phillips and Amy Swift, Greenman, Walton Wonders BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml. 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Young Knitter - Bess Ann Martin Vermontville Jr. Farmers., Junior Knitters Trevor Shumaker, Country Kids 4-H Club and Deena Merritt, Royston Rockets & Ranchers *6.28 — *9.79 — *12.55 *7.34*9.18*11.02*12.85*14.69 *1.79*2.10 *2.68 —i*3.58 *2.94 *3.67 *4.30 *5.14 *5.88 All prices cash and carry only. Prices may be limited to quantities in stock. See us for: • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Saving! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page14 mMRRRRRNR!RRNRRRR!RHRRR!RRR!IRRIRRII|! Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 16-21 - Eaton County Clean-Up Week. Tuesday, May 17-6 p.m. 4-H Rodeo Timed Events Workout, Madry Farm, Bellevue. Wed., May 18 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds. Wed., May 18-7 p.m. Livestock Judging Workshop, Fred Good Farms, Charlotte. Sat., May 19-6 p.m. 4-H Rodeo Rough Stock Workout, Madry Farm, Bellevue. Sat., May 21 - 9-3 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Barry-Eaton Health Department Parking Lot, Beech Street, Charlotte. Sat., May 21 10 a.m. Eaton County Goat Show, Fairgrounds. Sat., May 21 - Family Day, Fitzgerald Park and 4-H Canoe Trip. Tues., May 24 - 7:30-9 p.m. Financing A College Education, Is The Michigan Guaranteed Tutition Plan For You? To be held at Eaton Intermediate School District Bldg., Charlotte. $1 charge. Pre-registration requested at Cooperative Extension Service. Tues., May 24 - 7:30 p.m. Spring Jr. Livestock Mtg., Kardel Hall. Wed., May 25 - 7-8:45 p.m. Hospitality Training For Businesses in Eaton County, Midway Motor Lodge, Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. $5 charge per person. Reservations to Cooperative Extension Service. - NURSE AIDES We have positions available to certified Nurse Aides on all 3 shifts. Excellent benefit package. Starting salary $4.64 per hour. Apply in person ... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings We have BULK SEED $VG85 CAT IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear granddaughter and neice, Niki Jo O’Dell, who went to be with the Lord one year ago, May 21, 1987. Sadly Missed by her Grandparents Aunts, Uncles & Cousins Community Notices CONGRATULATIONS’! JoHeather and Leslie Grant on winning 1st place in sewing during the Charlotte Youth Day. We’re proud of you! Mom & Dad FIDDLERS JAMBOREE being held at Maple Leaf Grange. The Michigan fiddlers will be at the Maple LeafGrange Hall Saturday, May 14 for those who enjoy old time music and a good time. The Jamboree starts at 2 p.m., Swiss steak dinner at 5 p.m. and square dancing at 7 p.m. The Grange is south of Nashville on M-66. The regular Grange meeting is May 13 at 6:30 with a pot luck supper. Eaton County 4-H and FFA beef, sheep and swine project members and leaders are en­ couraged to attend the spring Jr. Livestock Association Meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Kardel Hall, on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Summer activities and several fair related items will be discussed at the meeting. For more information con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. HORSE ALL "n" ONE Hub 20-ib. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear daughter Niki Jo O’Dell, who went to be with the Lord one year ago, May 21, 1987. Although your gone, our memories of you grow more precious and remain forever blooming in the gardens of our heart Sadly Missed by her Mother, Father & Sister People from in and around Vermontville Saturday enjoyed shopping for bargains at 15 sales in the village. The Vermontville Community Yard Sales were sponsored by the Vermontville Area Chamber of Commerce. A similar event is being planned for sometime in August. Vermontville yard sales draw large crowds 4-H &FFA livestock members to meet £ JI QQ 50-lbs Wolverine In Memoriam 4 FOOD 5^ LIGHT BULBS $2°° Members of the Vermontville area Amish community took advantage of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored yard sales Saturday, including Emma Detweiler of Kinsel Highway who sold baked goods at the corner of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiillHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Fence Repair • Everything You Need! Maple Valley Engagements- JIM and ERNIE'S Farm & Garden Center Trees and Shrubs* 1111.......... 1......... 1111111.........HUH................... HUH........ 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. 301 S. Main, Nashville (Old Nashville Co-op) (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 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MAPLE VALLEY STUDENTS — Grades 1-4 — SUMMER READING PROGRAM For information contact... Nancy Potter, 948-9450 Evenings OPEN EVENINGS 5:30 p.m. until dusk Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Core? HI Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS M Do it yourself • 1’A" pipe 5'length, IX Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5’ Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 17, 1988 — Page 15 Maple Valley Schools Prices Effective May 18 Thru 24,1988 LUNCH MENU Maplewood School Monday, May 23 Hamburger, french fries, green beans, pears. Tuesday, May 24 Macaroni & cheese, carrot/celery sticks, tuna sdw., mix fruit. Wednesday, May 25 Pizza, com, peanut butter sdw., peaches. Thursday, May 26 Lasagna, peas, rolls and butter, pickles, fruit jello. Friday, May 27 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, veg., bread and butter, applesauce. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, May 23 *Salad, *Hot Dogs, *Tuna sand., french fries, applesauce. Tuesday, May 24 *Salad, *Tostizza, *Tuna and noodle casserole, green beans, peaches, salad bar. Wednesday, May 25 *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, *Peanut butter sand., mashed potatoes, fruit juice. Thursday, May 26 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog, *Tuna sand., com, pear, salad bar. Friday, May 27 ♦Salad, *Pizza, ♦Com dog, peas, apple. ♦Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. School Monday, May 23 Pizza, green beans, mixed fruit. Tuesday, May 24 Hot dogs, com, applesauce. Wednesday, May 25 Mini-sub, lettuce/cheese, celery sticks, peaches, cookie. 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POSTAGE ^stings, Ml 49058 Permit No. r 1 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 • No. 42 — Tuesday, May 24, 1988 Superintendent candidate is '*child-oriented by Shelly Sulser Lone Maple Valley School District superintendent can­ didate James Van Dyk is a child-oriented person, he told the Board of Education last Tuesday during his second in­ terview for the post being vacated by the June 30 retire­ ment Carroll J. Wolff. “I think it’s important for them (children) to know what’s expected of them,” he said. “I strongly feel the parents need to know what’s expected. Most professionals care about children. They en­ joy working with children and as a superintendent, I would want to give them that backing.” Van Dyk currently works as the director of instruction in the South Lyon School District and is the last ofthree men, who had been selected by the Maple Valley School Board as finalists, still in the running for the job. Candidate Edward M. Schultz of Stephenson in the Upper Peninsula accepted a position with the Webberville Schools and Richard A. Kelly of the Boyne City Schools has signed a contract with Bellevue. After meeting various per­ sonnel while school was in session May 17, Van Dyk was interviewed a second time that evening in open session by Maple Valley Board of Education members David Hawkins, Beatrice Pino, Bill Flower, Jerry Brumm, Richard Ewing and President Charles Viele. Trustee Ron Tobias was unable to attend. As of Saturday, no further action relating to the selection of a new school superinten­ dent had been planned. At the May 17 interview, Hawkins directed the follow­ ing questions to Van Dyk. They are listed with Van Dyk’s response: •What experience have you had in supervising support services personnel including transportation personnel? “I’ve been responsible for supervising individuals in charge of hot lunch, the bus program (and others) and the evaluation ofthose individuals and negotiating contracts with M.V. Superintendent candidate James Van Dyk person the unions...” •What responsibility have you had in preparing a general fund budget taking into con­ sideration the computation of the state aid formula and categorical aid? “We have a $50 million budget in South Lyon. I’ve had extensive involvement with our budget. I supervised the complete grant program, the Chapter 1 program. I have not been a direct business manager as such...” •Have you had the oppor­ tunity to have any experience working with county equaliza­ tion personnel in the comple­ tion of required state equaliz­ ed valuation forms and preparation for a truth in taxa­ tion hearing? “I’d like to say I am a quick learner, I have not had that past experience.” •To what extent have you been involved in preparation ofthe negotiation proprosal to be presented either the teacher association or support ser­ vices association? Have you been responsible as chief spokesman to negotiate a contract? “I have been the chief spokesman for the teaching staff and I’ve also been on the board’s side and for the past seven years, I’ve negotiated contracts for the support staff.” •How do you feel discipline should be handled with elementary children who are serious discipline problems? “In my approach to children, I’m a child-oriented person. I think it’s important to know what’s expected of them...I strongly feel the parents need to know what’s expected. Most profesispnals care about children. They en­ joy working with children and as a superintendent, I would want to give -them that back­ ing. In my experience with secondary staff, I’ve never had to overturn a decision made by my secondary staff.” •What experience have you had in the supervision of special education and voca­ tional education programs in­ cluding the budget preparation for such programs and comContinued on page 2 Village of Nashville considers millage increase “We got notices they were by Shelly Sulser A lack ofcash in the general going to shut off our street government fund almost left lights Tuesday if the bill the village of Nashville in the wasn’t paid,” Village Clerk dark Tuesday night, the date Rose Heaton said. Village President Pro Tern Consumer’s Power had said it would shut off the downtown Ray Hinckley said the town street lights if the bill was not was one month behind on a bill for $1,712.89 to Conpaid. sumers Power when the shut off notice arrived. An emergency transfer of money from the police equipment fund to the general fund head­ ed off the possible blackness, Hinckley said. Currently the only money the village has in its general government fund account is $5,000 which the council agreed to borrow from its own equipment fund in order to pay employee wages and other delinquent bills for the next two weeks. The village has been runn­ ing short ofmoney for several months, Heaton said, forcing officials to continually borrow cash from other funds to make wage payments. “We’ve been having cash flow problems since I’ve been Memorial Day bearing the here in December,” she said. names of 33 Eaton and Barry “Some State Revenue Sharing counties Vietnam War money came in in March but casualties and prisoners of that’s gone again.” Village President John war. The dedication will begin in Hughes explained that rising the Vermontville village park costs in nearly every area of immediately following a two government operations coupl­ block silent parade of about ed with virtually no incoming seven war veterans and ser­ revenue are to blame for the vice groups including the lack of cash reserves. “We have plenty of money Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, (in other accounts) but in Marine Corps Reserves, general government, we don’t Naval Seabees and Vietnam have any cash,” he said. Veterans of America (VVA) “We’re in a three month from all over Michigan in­ period of time when we don’t collect any taxes and the state cluding Escanaba. The parade will begin at 2 is not sending us Revenue p.m. at the Maplewood Sharing.” Hinckley said money should Elementary School bus garage, proceed down begin to arrive June 1 in the Seminary Street and end at the form of another Revenue park on the Main Street cor­ Sharing check from the State ners, said local VVA of Michigan. But in an attempt to prevent Associate Liason, Terry Woodman, wife of Maple such financial straits from be­ Valley VVA Chapter founder, ing repeated, the council discussed at a special meeting Harold Woodman. Bleachers will be on hand Tuesday the possibility of for the family members ofthe raising the general govern­ men named on the monument. ment operating millage an ad­ “We were able to locate ditional 1.5 mills. Ifthe coun­ family members of all but six cil approves the increase at the of the men,” Woodman May 26 meeting, the millage would be levied on the July 1, rioted. 1988 property tax collection. Continued on page 3 Memorial Day dedication planned in Vermontville, Monday by Shelly Sulser After more than a year of planning and fundraising, the Maple Valley Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will dedicate a monument on Ifthe council approves the ex­ tra millage any time after May 26, it could not be levied until next year’s tax time, Hughes said. The council can legally allocate up to 12.5 mills for general government without of a vote of the taxpayers, Hughes said. It currently col­ lects 11 mills. The proposed additional 1:5 mills would put the village at the maximum it could levy for general govern­ ment without a vote, Hughes said. “We knew it was going to be tight but I don’t think we realized it would be as tight as it became,” Hughes said. “It caught us really by surprise.” Hughes said part-time police help was added after the two fall 1986 robberies of the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan in Nashville. “People wanted more police protection and we told them it would be more expen­ sive,” he said. “We supplied extra part-time help and it’s costing us more than we had thought. We built a new building (police office costing $34,000) arid we didn’t raise taxes...The biggest single ex­ pense out of our general fund is police.” Police Sgt. Gene Koetje ex­ plained that the cost to run the department, consisting of two full time and three part-time officers, had risen from over Continued on page 3 Nashville man leads police on 40 mile chase through three counties— by Shelly Sulser A 19-year-old Nashville man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police after a chase that covered 40 miles in three counties early Saturday. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said he first observed the man, whose name has not been released, squealing his tires on South Main Street in the village and driving without his lights. Koetje said he pull­ ed up behind the vehicle without the use of his overhead flashers. “We were just going to stop and talk to him. We were not necessarily going to cite him but just talk to him,” Koetje said. “At that point, he push­ ed it to the floor and went full barrell North on Main Street. We could have had anything. I could see two subjects in the car but I could not identify them...we went in pursuit.” Koetje said he chased the car north out of Nashville through Sunfield, Mulliken and Grand Ledge, assisted by the various police agencies along the way. Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies said they were con­ tacted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department to aide Koetje in the chase, picking up the high speed vehicle in Sunfield, traveling east on M-43. The pursuit lasted 13 minutes and covered about 20 Continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 24. 1988 — Page 2 Superintendent candidate is 'child-oriented' person Continued from front page pletion of the end of the year financial reports? “Last year, I was assigned all forms related to the voca­ tional program. They need particular skills and as a voca­ tional person, my job is to ex­ lore that. I’ve supervised special education programs although we do have a person in charge of special education.” A list of questions prepared by school board candidate Harold Stewart of Vermont­ ville was also asked of Van Dyk by Hawkins: •Maple Valley Schools need additional classroom and storage space. The taxpayers can’t afford to pay higher taxes. What would you recommend? “Somehow, you have to to be larger class sizes tor me next three years, they will put up with it. But for the next 20, that’s when morale is af­ fected, I would recommend building but there are very few solutions that are palatable”• •What curriculum would you recommend a student follow who will graduate in 1992? Please be specific and include what employment op­ portunities you feel will be available in 1992? “I think every student should have good English skills. They should also be able to balance a checkbook. We should provide a good general education program that is a good basis for a col­ lege education. We’d better have people properly trained so they can go to Lansing or make an assessment. Building is one solution but not here because you told me people don’t want to pay taxes. Or you could have 30 students in a class or you could look at eliminating programs that have been created to help children. “When you ou have problems pro with space,, t*here only very few solutions. Ultimate­ ly, you’re only buying time for maybe a year, but ultimately, you may end up putting in portables to create more classrooms. One solu­ tion is to look at a half day proposal. I don’t know. You have to know your community well enough to come up with these solutions. Perhaps you have to look at ‘where is there an-imbalance?’ If the com­ munity knows there are going How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Auto­ Owners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. • “We surveyed our Charlotte or Grand Rapids so association to get some idea of they can compete.” •If you recommend a pro­ what we’d like to see in the gram to the board and the next superintendent and we board approves it, but the found that it’s curriculum, in­ community is against it, what struction, how it should be would your reaction be? What funded, how it should be im­ would your action be if you plemented and the input you knew this program was in the would have. We’re also con­ best interest of the students cerned about public relations even though the community and communication. How do you see yourself as the public didn’t agree? “I strongly believe people relations person and how affected by that curriculum would you relate to the staff need to be involved in that. and what we’re doing to the The superintendent needs to rest of the community?” “We are all communicators be involved in the community and understand the communi­ to the public. Some are more ty. The better you know the visible than others but we all community and the more op­ represent the school. I, as portunity they have to provide superintendent, would speak their input, the fewer pro­ on behalf of the district. A blems you are going to have. ’ ’ superintenent should function •If budget cuts have to be that way. Everything you do made, in what areas would is public relations. I cannot you recommend the board imagine a superintendent not being at sporting events in the make cuts? “I believe all young people community. Above all, you should be able to be developed need to promote education. If academically and I also you go to the voters and say, believe athletically. If you ‘we want to increase the have to make cuts, you’ve got millage’, when the communi­ to make them across the ty sees what type ofwork you board. The administrative do as professionals (the com­ staff, the teachers can help munity isn’t always aware of you look at the areas that can what we do) it will be easier to be cut. But when you make get that millage passed.” •“Another thing of great cuts, I recommend input from people going to be affected by concern is the support ofstaff. that. We need to look at ‘how How do you respond as a can we preserve as much of superintendent to being able to the program for the most keep a staff together for the best of everything?” amount of people?”’ ‘ ‘I enjoy working with peo­ Teacher’s union president Sharlot Sours also addressed ple. I like people. I think we Van Dyk with the following are a family because we are an instructional group of people questions: Nashville man leads police on 40 mile chase through three area counties apparently changed his mind and surrendered to officers at miles when units lost sight of the scene. the car in Lansing Township. The man was arrested by A short while later, police Eaton County Sheriff’s said, the Eaton County unit deputies for fleeing and spotted the vehicle and the eluding and reckless driving. driver again attempted to Also in the vehicle was an elude police cars. individual who was identified The chase resumed west, and released. then east on M-43 at Waverly Koetje had continued on to Road to Cedar Street where the site where deputies ar­ the subject turned south. rested the man . Deputies said the car had lost In all, the chase involved a wheel during the driver’s at­ seven police agencies in tempt to elude police, and the Barry, Eaton and Ingham subject then abandoned the Counties. vehicle at Riverfront Apart­ Koetje said he plans to re­ ments in Lansing. quest a warrant from the Deputies said he then Barry County Prosecutor’s of­ started to swim the river in a fice for a fleeing and eluding further attempt to flee but he charge. Continued from front page Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 ^luto-Owners Insurance L.ie Home Car Business 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting,. .10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. .6:45 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...........10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.................6:30 p.m Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................ 11 a.m. P.M. Service........... .7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES with one thing in common and that’s working with children. We need to constantly let each other know we are continually members of the school system. When we enter into the bargaining process, there needs to be mutual respect. I feel once a contract is negotiated, there is a moral commitment to follow through with that agreement. ’ ’ Van Dyk added that he does not feel threatened by the grievance procedure. When asked what he would do about a current concern by several parents of elementary school children regarding youngsters being charged a second time for lunch if their meal ticket has been lost or stolen, Van Dyk said such matters should be solved “as close to the source as possible. “I don’t think it takes a superintendent to solve a lunch ticket problem.” He also added that he hopes as a superintendent that he would be evaluated. “When we’re functioning, we only see ourselves. If I work as a superintendent, I would expect to be evaluated. Whoever is doing it should know the standards. An evaluaton is to help a person do a better job.” Following the questioning, Van Dyk asked the school board what it expects to see in its next superintendent. “We’re looking for some strong leadership and somebody with a strong curriculum background,” said Maple Valley Board Vice President Bill Flower. “Somebody with strong convictions.” Jerry Brumm also answered that “Along with that, I’m looking for a community leader.” Hawkins responded that he wants someone who will com­ municate well throughout the district and- in the school system itself and throughout the community.” Van Dyk also asked the board what its goals are for the coming school year. “To provide our kids with the very best education we can within the scope of what we have to work with,” Brumm said. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 - Early Birds 6:15 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... P.M. Service..... 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School.. 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. �N V|V> w &§& ijs^ to? tojvs s 7> s? X s? 4 <S ?"Si? '::* is< J*i* s «» Will Ii|| Mj iill h mit®." kijtaniiom to“fo|flikH t!*o i ®b lab," ■d WKttsjmiiiui si ’iffifflrtih BMirftaiu ik tai al'i Itni id's mislfiiltei aj feiw®,” a. Va Dji also ib k ,g Hdmis^titH y dKcamngscbooljar. ‘loprorideairbirt lt teraybestedDoMKii ,. rtblJiJfffttto r o totDwW’te The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 24, 1988 — Page 3 Nashville Village considers spec ial millage increase Service ism Continued from front pog< $83,000 to more than $90,000 each year. The three part time officers, who alternate night shifts on the weekends, are paid $8 an hour with no benefits. As a result, the village is paying for an added 16 hours per week of police protection. “We did cover 80 hours a week (total) now we have 96 hours a week coverage,” Koetje said. He said part-time police wages have not increase ed for the past six years and that the two full time officers have not received a pay hike this year. “People think it’s all because of the police depart­ ment but that’s really not the case,” Koetje said. “We did increase police coverage 16 hours a week but we’ve done that at a relatively low cost per hour.” Koetje said skyrocketing Blue Cross/Blue Shield employee benefits, paid by the village, consumes a large chunk of the general fund along with ofher expenses. “We (the police depart­ ment) are not to blame entire­ ly,” Koetje said. Hughes said despite the high cost to run a police department, dissolving it is not an option. “Doing away with that is not a question,” he said. “We’re going to have that. But there’s no question that’s a good share of what the general fund goes for.” Hughes added that the general fund also pays the Fire Department Board, the Ambulance Board and the Transfer Recycling Board. In all, the village levies 16 mills — 11 for general government and five for streets. At the special meeting last Tuesday, the council discuss­ ed raising the millage to the maximum but did not vote. The matter will be considered again at the May 26 council meeting, Hughes said. Also at the special meeting, the council approved fund transfers of money that took place without previous council action. Heaton said the auditor had found that the transfers had taken place without approval and recommended council resolutions in order to comply with state guidelines. The first motion Tuesday was to approve the transfer of $11,000 from the equipment fund to the general govern­ ment fund made Jan. 11, 1988. The second motion was to approve the transfer of $1,400 from the police equip­ ment fund to the general government fund made May 11 and the transfer of $8,500 from equipment and police equipment funds to the general government fund made April 7 ($8,000) and May 11 ($500). A third motion made and approved was to allow a May 17 transfer of $5,000 from the equipment fund to the general government fund to pay employee wages for the next two weeks. The. money borrowed from the equipment fund will be replaced when revenue ar­ rives, Hughes said. Heaton said she did not know whether the transfers, other than the one made Tues­ day, were illegal because they had not been approved by the council as a whole. Hughes said the council’s finance committee, then con­ sisting of Ben Mason, Hughes and Marsha Ainslie, had ap­ proved the fund transfers. “The committee as a whole did approve those at the time (before the fiscal year),” Hughes said. “If the council acted illegally, we had no in­ tention to.” ilwimwtffr8 n'«a Some banks never see the light. They'll adK vertise services to \ draw in customers, and then once you're hooked, the services start to disappear. That doesn't happen here. We have a committment to our gk customers first, and we keep it: To offer Bk the type of service B our customers 3 want and need. S To be friendly, helpful and courteous. To make bank­ ing with us convenient, efficient and fast. Anything less would be a turnoff. 7 Memorial Day activities set for Nashville, Vermontville Memorial Day Activities have been scheduled for Mon­ day in both Vermontville and Nashville to honor local vic­ tims of all wars. On Sunday in Vermontville, the American Legion Childs- Overholts plan concert Ray and Millie Overholt will be giving a sacred concert at the Saranac Free Methodist Church at 9:45 a.m. on May 29. The Overholts are well known gospel singers and music writers. His very well known, “Ten Thousand Angels” is among his creations. The public is invited to hear this inspiring music. Demeray Post No. 222 will meet at the South Main Street hall at 10:30 a.m. to attend an 11 a.m. union service at the First Congregational Church. On Monday, May 30, the group will meet at 9 a.m. at the hall and Naval Services will be held at the river at 9:30 a.m. A parade by the post will start at the Comer of First and South Main Streets at 10 a.m. Services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery between 10:45 and 11 a.m. In Nashville, VFW Post 8260 will have a parade begin­ ning at 10 a.m. at Putnam Park and continue south on Main to Sherman Street following a short service in front of the fire barn. Eaton Federal Savings Bank will be closed Memorial Day May 30 For your convenience we will be open Sat., May 28 WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT We invite the entire community to join us in supporting this worthy cause. Celebrating 50 Years of Progress... Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon I FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Volley New*. Noih.ille Tuetdoy. Moy 24 1988 — Page 4 A look back in Nashville's past Today's column looks at this week in Nashville history. The following ex­ cerpts have been gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column published in The Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s; from the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940-6(>s; and from various early issues of The News. 1874 - An ugly looking cow created quite a panic on the school grounds Thursday afternoon by rushing thru a group of school girls and jum­ ping over those who chanced to be in the way. The cow was impounded and awaits claim­ ing by her owner. This little fiasco touched off the village council, who the same night spent more than an hour plot­ ting ways and means of better enforcing the village or­ dinance which prohibits the running at large of ail animals in the corporate limits. Said ordinance is published in this issue and will henceforth be more rigidly enforced. 1876 - D.W. .W. Smith, Castleton Township super­ visor, reports that the number of births in the township dur­ ing the year 1875 totaled 67 and the number of deaths was 11. 1877 - In the dead of Satur­ day night two teams went thru town at a smashing rate, wak­ ing all but the soundest sleepers at an hour when all honest folk should be dream­ ing ofhappier things than noc­ turnal horse races. We con­ tend that the night marshal, being paid to maintain law and order, could at least have been awake to learn the identity of the parties. 1879 - McAllen, the old­ time chimney sweep from Grand Rapids, was in town Tuesday and “hollered the streets" in his best manner. 1880 - The hand organ man, with a new monkey, was on the streets Monday. 1881 - C.W. Smith, the groceryman, has built a refrigerator in his store and announces that he will have fresh, cool butter, regardless of the temperatures this sum­ mer. Charley prophesies that a time will come when all grocery stores will have refrigerators. 1885 - A.L. Rasey has put down a well in front of his premises for the benefit of the public in general and himself in particular. 1891 The wool market will open shortly. Nashville will be as usual the best market in this part ofthe state. 1898 Prices have fluc­ tuated considerably during the last two weeks, most noticeable changes being A cow rushing through a schoolyard full of frightened children in May, 1874, prompted village fathers to seek means of enforcing Nashville's ordinance prohibiting running at large of all animals. This bovine of some 50 years later is calmly under control of a rope held by Grace (Greenfield) Knoll at the family home in Nashville. At left is her husband, Merrell, who appears to be spraying the animal, named "Sunbeam”. Knoll was an employee of the Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Association, whose wagon is visibile at extreme right in this 1920s photo. Don Steinbrecher, Realtor Assoc. Home Ph. 1-517-852-1784 If you are thinking of selling your home or re-listing, we can offer you ... Free Market Analysis Well Placed Advertisements Qualified Buyers Outstanding Financing Programs * Home Warranty Program * Peace of Mina drops in the prices of wheat and wool. The wheat market is now hovering around a dollar and wool had dropped to 15 cents. Both are items im­ portant to local farmers and there is a feeling akin to depression among our rural population. 1899 Two shocking murders have occurred nearby within the last week. In Yankee Springs Township Sarah Newberry, a deaf old lady who lived alone, was brutally slain by unknown parties Sunday evening, and in Eaton County Miss Mollie Flagler, 24, was found Monday morning with a bullet thru her forehead. A 42-year-old cattle buyer who had stayed at the Flagler home is suspected and $200 reward for his cap­ ture has been offered. 1900 Nashville schools won the N.B.O.V. field meet at Olivet Friday with a total of 47 points. Olivet scored 43, Vermontville 14, and Bellevue 3. 1901 - There is talk of organizing a trotting circuit, to include Nashville, Vermontville, Hastings and Middleville, with monthly meetings. There are lots of fast horses at all these points, and very lively times might be had. 1902 - Nashville has a hot party of wool buyers in action this spring. Among the biggest operators are John Furniss, H.E. Downing and Flav Feighner, all of whom are paying from one to five cents higher than buyers in neighboring towns... Wheat advanced to 80 cents a bushel last week and shelled com is in strong demand at 55 cents. 1903 The township authorities have decided there is not enough money in the coffers to afford having the iron bridge across the Thornapple on North Main scraped and painted this year. 1905 - C.J. Scheldt’s old saloon has been remodeled and redecorated and will soon reopen as a pool and billiard room and lunch counter, operated by W . E. Buel...There are sixteen licensed saloons in Barry County. Hastings has seven of them. 1906 - Union Memorial ser­ vices will be held at the opera house next Sunday morning at 10:00. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Women’s Relief Corps will attend in a body and all the local ministers will take part in the services. 1908 Thursday night NURSE AID CLASSES * * * * 1 — OFFICE PHONE — XXS“ IB I (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 •*** The local Evangelical Church played a role in commencement activities for Nashville's Class of 1933, as did the Methodist Church. In those days there were three distinctly separate pre-graduation events: the Junior-Senior party, the Class Night program, and Baccalaureate service. The original portion of the Evangelical Church on the corner of Washington and Phillips streets was completed in 1886. This photo shows the structure sometime after a 1926 renovation. 1932 - The appearance of faint cries were heard by marked the closing of the George C. Deane, going the Standard Oil Station is be­ saloons in Barry County. On home from his store at 11:15, ing improved by cleaning and that day 19 of these places and she was rescued from her painting. went out of business in the predicament. The tragedy oc1933 - Commencement ac­ county, three in Nashville. cured at the Scott home, in the tivities for this year began at George McWha will go to brick house at the corner of the Baccalaureate service Sun­ Vermontville where he and Washington and Phillips day evening at the Evangelical his partner own a saloon. streets. Church, when to the strains of Whiteman has not yet decided 1928 - Cole & Wade will music played by Miss Amy what he will do. C.J. Scheidt open their popular dancing Hartwell, the 30 graduates will continue the pool room pavilion at Thomapple Lake and the faculty (each with and sell lightening rods on the the night of Memorial Day. boutonnieres of lily of the side. 1929 - The village budget valley) marched to the front 1911 - Alton W. Nye, a has been cut $3,500 for the seats...The Junior-Senior par­ leading druggist of Lake next year. ty was an event of Saturday Odessa, has been arrested for 1930 - More than a hundred night at the Thornapple Lake failing to report his receipts automobiles were parked in pavilion, where dancing and and sales of liquor. The case and around Putnam Park Sun­ games were enjoyed...The an­ is probably the first one of the day while the newly organized nual Class Night program kind to be tried in Michigan, Nashville band under the Tuesday evening packed the and will be a test of the law direction of H.W. Walrath Methodist Church with relative to druggists making gave a concert lasting about parents and friends of the monthly reports to the pro­ one and one-half hours. It is graduates. secuting attorney. 1936 - Incoming (railroad) estimated that three or four 1923 - Civil War veteran hundred people were in car load shipments include Jack Hinckley at the age of attendance. four cars of coal, two for W.J. only 78 years is losing his 1931 - Since Memorial Day Liebhauser (lumberyard), one eyesight. As proof ofthe face, falls on Saturday this year, for the Farmers Co-Operative “Doc” Bement took him out local merchants will open Creamery, and another for the for rifle practice Monday their stores in the morning and Nashville Co-Operative morning before fitting him for then close from 9:30 a.m. un­ Elevator Association, which glasses. Jack's sight has so til 6 p.m., being open Satur­ also received a car load of failed that he made only four day evening from six onward. fence. A car of beans was bullseyes out of his first five Memorial Day services at shipped out by the elevator shots at 200 yards. Then, Lakeview cemetery will be association, and a c.ir ofbutter moving back to 300 yards, he from 9:30 to 11:00, headed by was to go out Wednesday partially made up for it by the American Legion. night from the creamery. plunking nine out of a possible ten. No wonder the Union ar­ my won the war! 1924 t school last Wednesday the fourth hour community civics class conducted a mock trail, charging Clayton Mehle with the theft of a set of garden tools. Prosecuting Attorney Goodrich Wheeler lost his case to Car­ roll Halbert, the defense attorney. 1925 - The Nashville High baseball team, after a winning streak that has continued without a break for the past two years, finally went down in defeat Tuesday, losing to Freeport 13-9. 1926 - Eugene Scott, 71, was killed instantly Saturday night when the closing jaws of a massive folding bed snapped shut, breaking his neck and crushing his skull. His wife was pinned with him in the deadly grasp of the closing bed and was slowly but surely being smothered when her Starting ... June 13, 1988 • • Two week classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suecessful completion. No cost for this class Limited enrollment. Apply in person before June 10 at... Maple Valley Real Estate Thornapple Manor 227 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan 2700 NASHVILLE RD. — HASTINGS Charles J. Scheidt, seen here with wife Nina and son, Walter, sold lightning rods on the side after local option"closed the saloon in his pool hall in May, 1908. He was one of three Nashville bar owners affected, by the law that shut down 19 Barry County saloons in one day. A prominent local citizen, Scheidt had operated a successful livery service in connection with the Wolcott House hotel on South Main Street °Pen’n9 his nearby billiard hall and saloon in �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 24. 1988 — Page 5 Memorialdedication plannedin Vermontville, Monday Continued from front page Speaking to the crowd will be Col. Roland from the Na­ tional Guard who will arrive in Vermontville on a military helicopter. Also addressing the audience will be Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe; a member ofthe Vermontville Village Council; Ireta Mohre of Charlotte, the sister of Vietnam War casual ity Glenn Fetterman and Maple Valley VVA Chapter President Harold Woodman. The Rev. Glenn Litchfield of the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church will give the benedic­ tion and read all 33 names listed on the monument followed by a 21-gun salute. Nashville man injured while fleeing police i Si ’w X* * i*S\u S\u »? Mi? SdJ'i SdJ k>’J®l J®'l^ •%&S 35* * '/* * * ^^nbaiaDtfae. alii. alii. J J ^ijfc ■itafol ^Iku ^Iku ’Mali ^Jaszai ^Oa^H ! aia it H ! aia it II. IiU JliMin S3 i'll! R ad (nail S3 i'll! Itatjjsaiass 5: liar ®’IfiEj j| k «at a kwi&j Btajtr, IH qn natal tihit ejh$e- mmi znitts i tn ri it itakk m Lttefe^ rtFmHj Ca»,ulst< Hurtt Mr ta.tat ik)ffla!iii taJtilbi sijrol mbitii amalu.i 'irs’k ifaS® The chase for a Nashville man who was fleeing troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police ended on Nashville Highway at about 12:40 a.m. Monday when the subject’s vehicle left the road and rolled over. Troopers said George William Beden of 844 Sher­ man St., Nashville was west­ bound on Nashville Highway when he lost control of his truck in Eaton County, onequarter of a mile east of Ionia Road. The Vermontville Am­ bulance transported Beden to Pennock Hosptial with a possible broken leg and a severe laceration to the left jaw, said acting ambulance director Rod Harmon. No further information was available at press time. Woodman said the Maple Valley High School band is scheduled to be on hand to play the National Anthem and to close the ceremony with Taps. “If family members have a wreath to place on the monu­ ment, there will be some time designated especially for that,” Woodman said. Immediately following the dedication, the United Methodist Church will hold a chicken dinner with 50 per­ cent of the proceeds going to the Maple Valley VVA. A sudden influx ofcontribu­ tions over recent months has made the monument a reality, contrasting concerns in January about a $5,000 deficit on the $7,000 price tag. The cost was reduced to $5,225 after Yunkers Memorial salesperson Jan McCrimmon of Vermontville relinquished her 25 percent commission in order to curb the expense to the VVA. Another $1,000 was cut from the price of the monument when Yunkers of Lansing decided to deliver and erect the 7- by 10 foot stone free of charge. Numerous fundraisers in­ cluding an auction, Las Vegas night g and an upcoming pgq square dance on the Eaton County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Glenn Fetterman family, are expected to complete payment for the monument, Woodman said. Woodman noted all the ef­ fort is on behalfofthe families who lost relatives in the Viet- nam War. “It all goes back to the original reason for doing the monument itself and that’s for the family members to know it’s there,” she explained. “It’s a healing process. There was so much conflict about the Vietnam War and it will make them feel better about losing their sons there. It’s bad enough to lose somebody but under those terms it makes it worse. It’s for the guys too — maybe they won’t feel so useless.” NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? Business or Trade School? We will locate 5-25 financial aid sources for your higher education. CONTACT... SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE P.O. Box 53, Nashville, Ml 49073 Vermontville man pleads quilty to lesser charge in shooting ofpaper carriers by Shelly Sulser A Vermontville man who admitted to firing shots at two Charlotte Shopping Guide carriers April 26 pleaded guil­ ty in Eaton County’s 56th District Court Wednesday to a reduced charge. John Leo Dean, 42, of 6887 W. Kinsel Hwy., Vermont­ ville was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. But after a reduced charge of discharge of a weapon with injury and no malice was offered by Pro- For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. secutor Michael Hocking’s of­ fice, Dean entered a guilty plea during his May 18 preliminary examination. The lesser charge is a misdemeanor carrying a max­ imum penalty of one year of incarceration. A warrant for Dean was sought after the incident when Daniel and Karen Dishman of 8581 N. Clinton Trail, Mulliken were shot while retrieving newspapers that had been delivered to the wrong box on Kinsel Highway. Both sustained minor injuries. After officers made contact with Dean and seized a shotgun, Dean told authorities he fired the shots because he had problems with people damaging his mailbox. Judge Kenneth Hanson ordered Dean to report to the probation department which will review the situation and make a recommendation for sentencing. Trust 5®. ^P/tay SEJune/ta/? Worne, $nc. GRIEF RECOVERY SEMINAR If some other bank rejects your real estate loan it’s probably nothing personal The family and staff of the Pray Funeral Home, Inc. of Charlotte would like to invite you to the first in a series of grief related programs. DEALING WITH GRIEF will discuss the emotions that many of us experience when we are faced with the loss of a family member or close friend. Ms. Diane O'Conner will be presenting informative insights she has gained through her experience as a counselor and Psychotherapist with the Wood Creek Counseling Center in Farmington Hills. She is wellknown for her helpful presentations on Grief, Bereavement, and helpful Grief Recovery. Wed., May 25 • *97:30 p.m. When you come to us for your home mortgage or home equity loan, we handle your application personally. We don’t let a cold, impersonal computer make our final decision. At our bank, your requests are handled by friends and neighbors who know the local real estate scene and are happy to advise you. Charlotte High School Lecture Room There is no charge for this seminar and all are welcome to attend. If you would like further information, please call or stop by our funeral home. ‘■‘*S • ft- ^-P/tciy $nc. Safe and Sound 401 QVest SemiMMij Cka/tfotif. Mtlckgan 48813 (517) 543-2950 1i Hastings • Middleville («UU IWSIK LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �The Maple Volley New*. Noihville. Tuesday. Moy 24, 1988 — Poge 6 Grandparents Day well attended at Nashville's elementary schools by Shelly Sulser A special day to honor the relationships between children and their grandparents was held at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools in Nashville last week spurring an attendance Principal Joy Frith felt was “extremely good.” “We think that grand­ parents in childrens’ lives are very important. We feel grandparents and children receive a lot out of that,” Frith said. Frith said the event was a two day activity held Monday at Kellogg School and Tuesday at Fuller. Grandparents visited the schools during certain time slots, and were entertained along with the children by professional story teller Becky Goodspeed of Grand Rapids, sponsored by the Nashville Parent Teacher Organization. They then entered their grandchild's classroom where art projects were conducted and refreshments were served in some cases. “Many were tickled to be there,” Frith observed. Get hooked on fishing • HAIR STYLING • TONING • TANNING Fishing is a great way to spend time with family and friends. There’s nothing quite like the solitude of fishing on a lake or in a stream, the camaraderie anglers share, or the thrill of a fish striking your line. A 4-H Family, Leader and Youth Fishing Workshop is scheduled for June 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the MSU Research Ponds in East Lansing. The workshop will introduce participants to fishing techniques and tackle, fish identification, fishing ex­ periences and much more. All equipment will be provided. The clinic is free with preregistration due by May 27 at the Extension Office. Starting June 8... Laurie will be working Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays SPECIAL for the Month of June on WEDNESDAYS ONLY Laurie will be offering ... s500 Off PERMS — Gift Certificates — Any Amount. For Graduation. HOURS: Toning & Tanning Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Salon Tues, thru Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 157 South Main, Vermontville Phone - 726-0330 Come us out! SPE☆CIALS BUD and | BUD LITE h, SE69 w cblue +Dep. S RED, WHITE and blue 12-Pack RP aqJq J c Bottles MN +Dep ICE • VIDEOS » BEER » WINE • LIQUOR »INSTANT LOTTERY feifei Pepsi | Soranac salads 6-CANS COKE C$H1I0PS9 *2 + < M Pep -------- Pep Frito Lay's CHIPS 7.5 < Pep 7.5 Sour Cream & Onion b-qz. z. NEW HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8-11; Friday & Saturday 8-12; Sunday 10-10 ■H grade. Ruth Gibbs of Charlotte embraces her grand­ daughter, Charleen Ainsworth, during Grandparents Day at Fuller Street School last Thursday. Roger Hosey gives his granddaughers, Aubrey and Cassady Murphy a ride on his wheelchair through the halls of Fuller Street Elementary School. Nancy’s Beauty Shop Student Ron Highlen assists his mom, Phyllis Highlen, center, and grandmother, Esther Hurless, with a classroom art project in Claudette Holmberg s first 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart County 4-H Youth Agent gets award Nancy Thelen, 4-H Youth Agent in Eaton County, recently received the 1988 Michigan Association of Ex­ tension 4-H Youth Staff Michigan Distinguished Ser­ vice Award. The award was presented May 9 at Kettunen Center. During the past nine years Nancy has given leadership to developing innovative pro­ grams that have helped strengthen and expand the county 4-H program, while also maintaining and strengthening ongoing 4-H program. In the area of club development, Nancy has pro­ grammed leader meetings, club visits, officer training, numerous workshops, and has developed a club mentor pro­ gram. She has put an em­ phasis on teen leader develop­ ment. She has also coor­ dinated club mentor training for the entire southwest region of the state. Nancy has served on the state-wide Club Development Task Force, has been chairperson of the State 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee and has served as a director for the Michigan Association of Extension 4-H Youth Staff. Nancy has also been selected as an “Agent for Excellence” and will pro­ vide training to new 4-H program assistants throughout the state during 1988-1990. 114 Jrl fjp NASHVILLE’S NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE PHOTOGRAPHIC • • • • • Family Portraits Seniors Weddings Commercial Industry 1 en Years Experience ALL COLOR PRINTS CARRY A LIFETIME GUARANTEE Portraits by Appointment 852-9304 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 24. 1988 — Page 7 Luyendyk is 'Teacher of the Year' at Maplewood school by Shelly SuLser Susan Luyendyk, a 13-year veteran teacher at Maplewood Elementary School in Ver­ montville, was named the building’s teacher of the year at the first ever recognition program for the school last Tuesday night. Luyendyk, 36, was selected for the honor by Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan and the school’s Parent/Teacher Organization officers. “It was not an easy deci­ sion,’’ Doozan said. Luyendyk’s efforts both in and out of the classroom helped boost her to the top teacher spot, Doozan said. She is a member of the school’s Principal Advisory Committee, the Gifted and Talented Committee, the Social Studies Textbook Selection Committee, the Study Skills Committee and volunteered her time to help paint a map on the school playground. Doozan said he organized the PTO sponsored awards ceremony, which followed an ice cream social at the school, because he felt the volunteers and staff “deserved the recognition.” “I think we’ve got an ex­ cellent staff,” Doozan said, “and I hope the PTO will sponsor a teacher-of-the-year again next year.” Also honored at the event was Sue Becraft for being on the staff for five years. Receiving certificates for 10 years of service were staff members: Barb Barlan, Linda Gaber, Janet Allen, Mary Slag, Sheryl Berry, Laura Smith, Michele Skovera, Hal Maxon, Glenna MacDonald and Susan Luyendyk. Recipients of 15 year awards were: Stan Graham, Carolyn Trumble, Karis Green, Jean St. Andrew, Vicki Williams, Norma Sher­ man, Cindy Baker, Liz King and Phil LaFluer. Twenty-year honorees were Pauline Dies, Barb Musser and Mary Fisher. Community volunteers were also recognized and in­ clude: Mara Beth Graham, Deborah Pennington, Judy Scott, Gary Vander Vlecht, Don Lewis, Steve Dunn, Pam Dunn, Lois Waldren, Valerie Hudson, Sara Pierce, Lois Hammonds, Sandi Wells, Sandy Carpenter, Kathy Car­ rigan, Jill Shance, Mindy Shogren, Jeri Mater, Denise Burton, Shannon Griffin, Bonnie Seitier, Doric Setchfield, Jodi VanAlsine, Stephanie Wilson, Diane Bower, Glenda Long, Cynthia Hoffman, Sally Skelton, Lou Ann Stanton, Donna Wyskowski, Christine Lacksheide, Nancy Brown, Pam Stine, Maralyn Wright, Barb Byington, Rose Cerny, Connie Shute, Vicki Howe, Pat Dennis, O.J. Wagner, BOS Ceramics, Lana Oster, iiiiiiiiiiiiihlhiiiihiiiiiiilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHI Engagements- Community Building, 721 Durkee St., Nashville. No gifts, please. Stanton'S g rcmtorsM^ Pmuctiohccrs (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNft STRCCT MERMOHTMIUE. niCHIG4H 49096 iwmuc ppH. .J® >8^. L 852-1717 V-44. $25,000 buys this 3 bed-M-25. room home on a nice shaded lot. with low down payment for this buil­ ding or mobile home site. Water and sewer available. L-77. ONLY $4,500 CH-86. FIVE ACRES OF LAND goehs with this attractive ranch home with a nice floor plan, deck and newer carpeting. Only $37,500. BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom ranch bordering a small lake CH-87. on approx. 10'/a acres of land with a walkout basement, stone fireplace, formal dining room, 2 baths, 24x36 pole barn and some fencing. Truly a unique property! LOTS OF RECENT SALES & LOTS OF JUST LISTED! Nicely remodeled four bedroom home with barn on approx. 2 acres of land. Kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, and 1 '/a baths. Good location! CH-83. GREAT COUNTRY TWOSTORY - Three bedroom home on approx. 10 acres of land. This newer home has a nice open floor plan, 1'/a baths, 1 2'/a car garage and a pole barn. Good buy! CH-63. PRICE REDUCED TO $38,900 for this two story, four bedroom home on approx. 3 acres of land. L-82. FIVE PARCELS of vacant land ranging in size from approx. 10 acres to 21 acres. Contract terms. L-80. 58 PLUS ACRES with frontage on two roads. Nice rolWE WILL BE HAPPY TO VISIT WITH ling land which could be split for building sites. YOU AT NO OBLIGATION! BUYERS STILL LOOKING. CALL US IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH......... CHRIS STANTON..... BOB GARDNER......... CINDY DOOLITTLE... STEVEN E. STANTON KATHLEEN J. SWAN.. 852-0712 ........... 852-9191 ........... 543-0598 ........... 726-0331 ........... 726-0605 ........... 726-0555 (Lansing) 321-3029 Rhodes. Cheryl is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. Danny is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Northern Concrete and Pipe in Potterville. A Sept. 3, wedding is being planned. Sheridan - McClure Mr. and Mrs. Bob McClure of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Cheryl Ann to Jason Sheridan, son of Mrs. Dennis Jones of Flint and Mr. Joseph Sheridan of Rapid City. Cheryl is a Registered Nurse at Ingham Medical Center. Jason is serving in the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force as a surveyor. A June 18 wedding is planned. Garage Sale YARD SALE: Antiques, large size womens clothing, lots of miscellaneous. 6265 Thom apple Lake Rd., formerly Mead-OAcres, lot 160, Wed., May 25 until gone. Susan Luyendyk, a sixth grade instructor at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville, was chosen as the school’s teacher of the year. Clinton Landon, Jane Wells, Bud and Bea Gillaspie, Wally Graham, Hildred Peabody, Jill Booher, Hessel and Madelyn Forest, Glen Lit­ chfield, Dixie Brand, Sally Nolen, Julee Durkee, Pam Woodworth, Candy Grant, Christina DeLand Robert Clouse, Mary Hokanson, Rex and Ann Rasey, Florence Platte, Jodi Spicer, Elizabeth Parish, Sally Gibson, Bruce Snyder, Pat O’Dell, Burr Hartenburg, Mabel Booher, Cindy Krolik, Tony Wawiernia, Russ Furlong and Serena Goodenough. ing planned. ea s such a natural event why does it seem so unnatural to prepare for it? It’s just human nature. You’re uncomfortable with things you haven’t prepared for. Death makes us all uncomfortable. We can help. We know about the emotions and the practical matters surrounding death and funerals. Call us. Many people not only get their questions answered, but decide to arrange and even pay for funerals before need. It makes them more comfortable. Don’t ignore it any longer. Call for an appointment today. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Bartender/ waitress, full or part time. Call 852-9288 or apply at C’s Place Nashville. Lost & Found FOUND: young cocker spaniel comer of Brown Rd. and Lake Hwy. Can have by indentifying. Call 726-0356 VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, MI 49073 (517) 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 24, 1988 — Page 8 Trial date set for Vermontville's accused rapist by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Vermontville man accused of several first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges will go to trial July 18 in Barry County Circuit Court. Richard D. Lowe, 32, was arrested March 11 after allegedly breaking into the home of a Nashville woman and sexually assaulting her several times. A motion by defense attorney David Tripp to have an independent medical examination at public expense to determine ifLowe assaulted the complaining witness was denied May 11 by Judge Hudson E. Deming. A medical examination authorized by the prosecutor began the previous day without his knowledge, Tripp told the court. Deming told Tripp he could see no reason for the second examination at this point, but he told Tripp he could refile the motion within two weeks. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., is charged with one count of breaking and entering with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and three counts of criminal sexual conduct The criminal sexual conduct charges each carry maximum life sentences in prison. The maximum penalty for the breaking and entering charge is 15 eyars in prison, which the assault charge carries a penalty of 10 years or $5,000. In April he stood mute to each of the charges. Automatic not guilty pleas were entered by the court. Lowe remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Vermontville Hardware In other court business: SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Hamilton-Beach 10-Cup PERCULATOR Reg. $33.69 ON SALE - 50% OFF Y 1 S X £Oz85 CLOSED SUN. & MON., MAY 29 & 30 FOR MEMORIAL DAY Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service Please Note our Sunday Hours HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE PHONE 726-1121 Trial has been set for June 6 in the case of a Nashville man charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of property. Dana R. Symonds, 22, was arrested in March at a neighbor's house on charges of resisting and obstructing Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Timothy Rowse and of damaging Rowse's flashlight Both are misdemeanor offenses. The resisting and lMYAIA DrLI LC VIfA ALl LI EC IV " MEMBERS OF BARRY- baton board of relators Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRIGraduate "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" Realtors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................. DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI.... RAY A SANDY LUNDQUIST 726-0223 . 852-1740 .... 852-1784 852-1515 .. 852-1543 Eves. DUE TO *RECENT SALES — WE NEED LISTINGS !! MOBILE HOME IN VERMONTVILLE PRICE REDUCED - NOW $36,500! On this 2 story, 4 bedroom home in Vermontville with 2 baths, nice kitchen, living room & dining room. $13,500 - 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & dining combination, neat & clean, an nice lot 82x148, with 10x10 shed, nice deck. Possible land contract or $12,000 cash. (V-265) (V-213) VERMONTVILLE • 2 STORY, 2 bed­ DUPLEX $37,900! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) IN THE COUNTRY” ON 10 ACRES NOW $47,500. Large 4 bedroom home, bn Main Road east of Nashville - large r->ms.. 3 por­ ches, 1st fky^^Rndry ky^^Rndry, ni nice yard an-j^O-es O-es!! ! Creek crosses property. Some buildings - Call to see. (CH-214) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY ” east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) room home (new windows & carpeting), 24x32 workshop & garage wired for 220. Many new improvements! I Make an appointment and check out the value for yourself! I Listed at $29,900. (V-245) SADDLEBAG LAKE - Year round home comr* remodeled eled, lar<^> lar<> walkout basement."iice family room. Good fishing! NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 (CH-174) IS FISHING YOUR HOBBY? Better look this one over! Approx. 350-ft. on Cedar Creek. 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1'/, 1/, car garage. Private, wooded setting. Call Sandy. (CH-266) VACANT PARCELS: HUNTER’S DREAM 21 acres with woods & Thornapple River. 5 acres tillable, good building sites. (VL-254) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASHVILLE - Partially wooded, well & septic. (VL-256) 40 ACRES NORTHEAST OF HAS- 112 TINGS - Exceptionally nice 4 BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story - bedroom home, a1! recently remodeled,, *1 ^J.try kitr . chen", en , lo lo^» » QYjmily room, main floo.-Sundry. This is a 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE property!! 30x40 barn & 2 car garage. (F-263) ACRE LIVESTOCK More land available. FARM (F-230) APPROX. with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con- KALKASKA-Rapid River crosses tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) He could receive up to five years in prison on the receiving and concealing charge plus additional time for the habitual offender charge. Because Murray agreed to cooperate with law officials on other pending matters, sentencing was delayed until July 20. Paul Gorodenski, 57, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of drunken driving, second offense, on May 9 in circuit court. Sentencing is scheduled for this week. In exchange for that guilty plea, the prosecutor’s office has agreed to dismiss a charge of drunken driving, third offense, and a charge of driving with a suspended license at time of sentencing. The second offense charge carries a sentence of up to one year injail and/or $1,000 in fines. The offender’s license is also revoked. Gorodenski, of Irons, was scheduled to plead guilty to NEAR property, lond is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) the offense in April, but the matter was adjourned after he told the court he did not believe he was driving with an illegal blood alcohol level. He was arrested in December by Nashville Police on M-79 near Charlton Park Road. And a 26-year-old Charlotte resident was sentenced to up to four years in state prison for stealing a cup of quarters from a Castleton Township home in December. Christopher S. Harmon, pleaded guilty in March to the four-year felony offense of larceny in a building. As part of the plea agreement, the more serious charge of larceny over $100 and an habitual offender charge was dropped by the prosecutor’s office. He was sentenced May 2 to 32 to 48 months in state prison and given credit for 133 days already served. New books at Putnam Library People Like Us by Dominick Dunne. A novel of contemporary New York society by the author of The Two Mrs. Grenvilles. Tapestry by Belva Plain. A continuation ofthe story ofthe Werner family, whom we met earlier in Evergreen and The Golden Cup. The Harrogate Secret by Catherine Cookson. A story of a young boy who stumbles one night into a dark secret that will change his life forever. Marked For Murder. A mystery set in Detroit by a Michigan author, William Kienzle. Zoya. Fiction by the popular novelist, Danielle Steel. Shade Of the Tree and Robot Adept are two new science fiction stories by Piers Anthony. Treasure by Clive Cussler. An exciting novel involving the search for hidden treasures from the ancient Great Library and Museum ofAlex­ andria which were saved and hidden by the library’s curator Eye care offered to elderly If you know a disadvantag­ ed elderly person who needs medical eye care, ask them to call this toll-free Helpline: 1 - 8 00 - 2 2 2 - EYES (1-800-222-3937). Eligible callers will be referred to a nearby eye physician and surgeon (ophthalmologist) who will provide the care at no out-of­ pocket cost. 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Wolf, the story ofa dog, by Albert Payson Terhune. We still have coupons available for those ofyou who like to use them. LOOKING GREAT GLASS of ’88 FOR GRADUATION - 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - 160 ACRES obstructing charge carries a maximum penalty of up to two years in prison or $1,000 in fines. The second charge is punishable by up to 90 days and/or $100. Bond was continued in the matter. Robert A. Murray, 33, pleaded guilty May 9 to a lesser charge of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. In a plea agreement, Murray also pleaded guilty to an habitual offender charge that he has two previous felony convictions. In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop the more serious offense of larceny over $100 pending against Murray. An habitual fourth offender charge will also be dropped at time of sentencing. He was one ofthree people arrested earlier this year on charges of stealing a motor boat engine from a residence in Castleton Township. We have fat git zits, culprit worms, crank baits, spinner baits, rods, reels, tackle boxes, line and license. ri store 6 South End 637 S. Main, Nashville, Ml. NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thura. 8:30-11:00; Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. May 24, 1988 — Page 9 J Maple Valley graduate wins awards Nashville Little League kicks-off new season 1 Mw hX « hM i Ski. JNL9Si S tfS S?‘% Ss^!h*!hr Ss^ U|Ifc7 S°^tt '•nS i*s< < Si S& S' ss^ S;; by Shelly Sulser Like a United States presi­ dent throwing out the first pitch of a national league baseball season, Judy Quantrell of Nashville’s Country Kettle Cafe had the honor of kicking off Nashville’s little league year with the ceremonial first pitch last Monday. League President Terry Kellogg said the “first pitch” was the program’s way of honoring the local merchants who make the summer activi­ ty possible. “They provide our shirts and the sponors get the trophy at the end of the season,” Kellogg said. Aside from business spon­ sorship, the teams hold fun­ draisers to pay for equipment and other costs that amount to nearly $3,000 each summer. The Little League season in Country Kettle Cafe owner Judy Quantrell meets the team captains of the Nashville began immediately Carl's Super Market and Nashville Hardware Pee Wee Little League teams followfollowing Quantrell’s pitch ing the opening of their season last Monday. Also pictured is Pee Wee league when Carl’s Super Market vice president Bob Joseph. Char Graham won the awards for Technologist ofthe week, manager of the year and the vocational excellence award of $100 at the Hill Academic and Vocational Center. Graham enrolled in the distributive education program. She is a senior at Lans­ ing Eastern and a previous student at Maple Valley High School and Vermontville. Char Graham Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High sports physicals scheduled Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School will be giving sport physicals at the high schooll on Saturday, May 28. The charge is $5 per student. Physicals will be given for cbMaWms took on Nashville Hardware at the Fuller Street baseball field May 16. Kellogg noted there are 17 teams involved in Little League this year consisting of 350 Nashville boys and girls between the ages of eight and 16. *»' *h J^k, flts> by fe *■ D< tWA girls from 9-10:30 a.m. and boys from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. All students participating in sports for the 1988-89 school year must have a physical before their sport starts. CLASS OF ... (Uh,, *■* GRADS OF '88, LOOK YOUR BEST •*£*?*"’” ill1 stop at ... Judy Quantrell of Jack and Judy's Country Kettle in Nashville throws out the first pitch of the Little League season as Dick Taylor prepares to catch. , "j" *»* •■yim MaitiikR. •■yimdin THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 E. Main., Vermontville, Ml 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Some Evenings by Appt.___ Health and Beauty Aid SALE rthfoil s<kM ' Ahnhwala tatanta t* h, d ata n tafeittor wily feinste X IM® I MB Charlotte man struck and killed on M-79 Preparing his team for the opening Nelson Appleman. by Shelly Sulser A 27-year-old Charlotte man was dead at the scene ofa mishap early Saturday when he was struck by a westbound vehicle on M-79 east of Curtis Road. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department deputies said Terry Lynn Hammond of Charlotte had been a passenger in a vehicle travel­ ing west on M-79 that left the roadway and struck a guar­ drail. Hammond got out ofthe v car and was standing in the road when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Walter Farr, 41, of Vermontville, deputies said. No citations have been issued in relation to the acci­ dent which remains under in­ vestigation gy by the Eaton is coach County Sheriff’s Department. 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New Summer Hours 288 TABLETS 24’S J89 DRAMAMINE 12’S J66 June-July-August 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 Ecotrin TABLETS 100’S OR EX-STRENGTH 60’S 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 OPEN 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 24, 1988 — Poge 10 MAPLE VALLEY Board REGULAR of Education Minutes MINUTES JR.-SR. HIGH *SCHOOL MAY 12, 1988 at 7:05 P.M. Present: C. Viele, Sr., J. Brumm, D. Ewing, B. Flower, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, 8. Pino. Absent: D. Hawkins. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Flower to approve the minutes of the special meeting of May 5, 1988. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Ewing to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18 and the minutes of the special meeting of April 25, 1988. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 3. Bills: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Brumm to approve the passing of bills payable from general fund in the amount of $126,803.00. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 4. Debt Payment: Motion made by Brumm, sup­ ported by Flower to approve the payment from debt retirement fund to general fund (tax adjustment) in the amount of $87.61. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 5. Payrolls: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to payroll account for the follow­ ing amounts: April 22, $136,840.54; May 6, $139,286.32. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 6. Communications: Leave/Hodgman: Letter dated May 12, 1988 from Susan Hodgman, teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School, requesting a maternity leave the first six weeks of 88-89 school year. A motion was made by Flower, supported by Ewing to grant Susan Hodgman a six week leave of absence beginning August 29, 1988. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Mr. Wolff read a letter from Mr. Lenz concern­ ing the future plans of this year's graduating students. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROOERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays 7. Adm. Report: Superintendent Wolff read the Administrative Report. The following students scored 100% on the Michigan Educational Assessment Test. PresPres­ ident Viele presented certificates to the students that were present. Fourth Grade: Jody L. Hickey, Kelly S. Hull, Sarah M. Mater, Travis Melvin, Kelly L. Mengyan, Justine L. Quick, Nicole Reid, Chad R. Rogers, Mike A. Smith, Amber L. Snoeyink, Chadwick R. Wakley. Seventh Grade: Ben Ashley, Dean J. Beardslee, Joel R. Butler, Chris Cooley, Jesse Snow. Tenth Grade: Robert T. Allen, Tim A. Bracy, Jeff Butler, Brian L. Dumont, Andy Goodrich, Dennis M. Kellogg, Nicole A. Kipp, Scott E. Knoll, Dawn R. Lundquist, Tamira L. Mason, Karol K. McArthur, Brandon Roscoe, Suzalyn A. Smith, Ron A. Stambaugh, Joel A. Wetzel. The following students received recognition from Mr. Bill Watson, Vocational Education Director at Eaton Intermediate School District: Angel Carpenter received two awards: Outstanding Vocational Education Senior at Maple Valley and Outstanding Co-op Student through Eaton Intermediate School District. Annette Powers received the Outstanding Vocational Educational Student through Lan­ sing Community College. 8. Pre-Primary: Peg Cameron and Tammi Clift gave an informative presentation, including slides on the Maple Valley pre-primary prog­ ram through Eaton Intermediate School Dis­ trict. 9. Special Ed Coordinator: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the position and job description for the Coordinator of Special Education Services position. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 10. Retirement: J. Wallace: Mr. Wolff read a letter from kindergarten teacher June Wallace at Fuller Elementary requesting retirement at the end of this school year. A motion was made by Ewing, supporting by Flower to accept June Wallace's request for retirement effective June 10, 1988. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Mr. Wolff will write a letter of appreciation. 11. Coaching Position: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Gary Stonge, teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School, resigning as seventh grade boys basketball coach. Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to accept Mr. Stonge's resignation as seventh grade boys basketball coach for the 88-89 school year. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 12. Special Ed: Jr.-Sr. H.S.: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the Jr.-Sr. High School speci special education curriculum for the 1988-89 school year as presented and recom­ mended by Dr. Schug. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100______________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, corunercial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 Community Notices THE MAPLE VALLEY ALUMNI Banquet will be held Saturday, May 28 at 7:00. It is held at Maple Valley High School. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my family, friends and neighbors for all the prayers, plants, gifts, visits and cards during my stay in Pennock Hospital, Sparrow Hospital and while recuperating at home from my head injury and surgery. Also, thanks to the Vermonville Ambulance crew. May God bless each and every­ one of you. Jeremy Baker Jobs Wanted TIRED OF ALL THAT IRONING? CaB 852-9705. 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily 13. Woodshop Equip: Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Rivest's recommendation and accept the bid from Snoap Milll & Supply Company for a lathe, $1,645.40 and band saw, $902.50; total cost $2,547.90 for he Jr.-Sr. High School Woodshop. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 14. Election : 6/13/88: After discussion, there was agreement the board would select election workers for Precinct I and II that reside within the respective precinct. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Flower to take a short recess to enable contact to two individuals to verify availability to work on election day. No vote was taken, however, there was a short recess. After recess, a motion was made by Tobias, supported pported by Flower to approve the election of June 13, 1988 and consideration of election inspectors. Ayes: All. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Flowr to approve the resolution as presented by C. Wolff and approve the following election inspectors to work at the June 13th annual election: Precinct I: Ada Yaudes, Chief, Patricia Wagner, Dorothy Betts, Sharon Bishop, Phyllis Rizor. Precinct II: Jill Booher, Chief, Irma Gene Baker, Flossie Corey, Louise Shipman, Karen Reid. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 15. Coaching/88-89: Motion made by Tobias, sup­ ported by Flower to approve Mr. Sampson's recommendation for the following coaches for the 1988-89 school year: Football - Varsity Head Coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt; Volunteer Assistant, Don Roscoe; Volunteer Assistant, Ron Carpenter; Junior Varsity Head Coach, Gary Stonge; J.V. Volunteer Assistant, Marty Martin; J.V. Volunteer Asssistant, Open. Golf Golf, Mike Booher. Boys Basketball - Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Jerry Reese; J.V. Boys Basketball Coach, Todd Gonser; Freshman Boys Basketball Coach, Gordon Swinson; Sth Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Mike Booher; 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, Open. Girls Basketball - Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Jerry Reese; J.V. Girls Basketball Coach, Todd Gonser; 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, John Hughes; 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, Teresa Maurer. Wrestling Head Coach, Chris Ricketts; Volunteer Assistant Coach, Glenn Gurd. Volleyball - Volunteer Varsity Volleyball Coach, Carol Kraai, Volunteer J.V. Volleyball Coach, Bill Mason. Cheer­ leading - Volunteer Varsity Coach, Football, Patty Cooley; Volunteer J.V. Coach, Football, Becky Knoll; Volunteer Varsity Coach, Basket­ ball, Becky Knoll; Volunteer J.V. Coach, Basketball, Paula Cole; Volunteer 9th Grade Coach, Kelly Jones; Volunteer Jr. High Coach, Kelly Jones. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 16. Physics Books: Motion made by Ewing, suppor­ ted by Flower to approve Mr. Lenz's recommendation and purchase 20 new physics books, "Principles & Problems", Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company; total cost $366.00. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 17. Asbestos: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve Mr. Aldrich's recommen­ dation and contract Trust Thermal Systems for the asbestos inspection and management plan; 139,943 square reel - $4,758.06 and $30.00 per sample. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Continued on next page— Power’s Service ...in NASHVILLE Will be CLOSED Saturday, May 28 thru Tues., May 31 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 24, 1988 — Page 11 From previous page— St . *tt$ C/'Oiiel p-u. "WI/bL, L w 18. Summer Maintenance: Motion made by y Ewing, g, supported by Brumm to approve Mr. Aldrich's recommendation and have E.I.S.D. building t trades assist us in enclosing four windows at Fuller Elementary and general repair this summer. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 19. Cedar Point - Freshman: After discussion, a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Flower to approve the class advisors' recom­ mendation (Burr Hartenburg and Marianne Martin) and approve the freshmen class trip to t Cedar Point on Saturday, June 11; cost will b e reimbursed by the freshmen class. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 20. Brochures: Kay Hartzler presented the Maple Valley Schools brochure to the Board and extended a thank you to Marianne Martin, Jr.-Sr. Art Teacher, for preparing the cover. Written appreciation will be extended to Mrs. Martin. 21. Scrubber: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve Mr. Aldrich's recommen­ dation and accept the quotation from Kimco Inc. for the 26” automatic scrubber for the Jr.-Sr. High School, cost $4,600.00; and two 16" vacuum sweepers (Fuller/Jr.-Sr. High School), $312.01 each. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 22. Telephone Modem: After an informative pre­ sentation by Mrs. Lucy Martin, a motion was made by Ewing, supported by Flower to approve the telephone modem for staff as well as student use at the Jr.-Sr. High School library (the hook-up cost will be less than $100.00). Mrs. Martin will proceed with the grant. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 23. Administrative Assistant: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Flower that Ron Tobias, Chairperson, Labor Management Committee, present Dr. Schug his contract and job descrip­ tion for Administrative Assistant tonight. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Dave Hawkins entered meeting at 9:30 p.m. 24. Adjournment: Motion made by Hawkins, sup­ ported by Flower to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:31 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. BEATRICE PINO, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVE AT THE REGULAR JUNE BOARD MEETING. ’^U.liltat.fe supported by Tobias to adopt the Consumers Power resolution as read by J. Brumm involving the electrical hook-up for the new FFA building west of the Jr.-Sr. High School: $1,256.70. The board of education does not have direct expenditure of the hook-up. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5.New Debt Investment: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Tobias to invest an additional $29,200 from New Debt Retirement in a six month certificate at Independent Bank (Ver (V ­ montville Branch) at 6.75 % interest. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 6.Communication: Vice-President Flower read a letter from candidate Richard Kelly dated April 30, 1988; stating he accepted another position and requesting reimbursement for mileage. 7.Superintendent Search: Dave Hawkins, Dick Ewing and Bill Flower reported on their visits with the three candidate finalists. There was general agreement of the board to schedule second interviews with Mr. Schultz and Dr. VanDyk. A motion was made by Ewing, supported by Tobias to designate Mr. Flower to contact Mr. Schultz and schedule he and his wife to come back for a second interview at his earliest convenience. Ayes: All. Motion carried. A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Pino to direct Mr. Flower to contact Dr. VanDyk and schedule him and his wife to come back for “Just Say No” club meeting planned There will be a “Just Say No” club meeting Friday, May 27 for grades K-6 from 3:05 to 5 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School auditorium. Children may shuttle from elementary schools to the high school on buses but they must have a parent permission slip. “Just Say No” clubs are committed to teach children to say ‘NO’ to alcohol and other drugs. Parents are welcome to at­ tend and help with the meeting. If you have any questions please contact Angie Thomp­ son at 852-9246 or Connie Weimer at 852-9948. a second interview as soon as possible. A roll call vote was requested by Hawkins. Ayes: Tobias, Flower, Pino, Hawkins, Ewing, Brumm and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Board directed Mr. Sampson to invite personnel to attend Mr. Schultz's interview and review questions prior to the interview. 8. Administrative Assistant: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Hawkins that the Labor Management Committee meet and prepare a contract and job description for the Administrative Assistant position by the May 12th Board Meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Tobias to extend the contract and job description to Dr. Schug at the May 12 Board Meeting and Dr. Schug will answer back to Mr. Wolff by May 26, 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 9. Attorney Retainer Fee: There was concensus of the board that Mike Farrell and a senior partner of Thrun.Maatsch & Nordberg would come to Maple Valley to discuss the district’s representation. Mr. Wolff would be asked to schedule them at the May 12th meeting if possible, otherwise, at the June regular meeting at their expense. 10. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:40 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. BEATRICE PINO, Secretary Board of Education 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SHOOTOUT 441T flfl Valley Open in the 99 Sponsored by: The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 24, 25, 26 DIVISIONS ’ Men Women 1. Junior High 2. Senior High 3. Open Class 1. Junior High 2. Senior High 3. Open Class - 35 and older • all ages - all ages 'Divisions subject to change due to number of teams entered Registration fee: $40 per team; Registration deadline: June 18; Send Registration to: Jerry Reese, 10644 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Ml 49096 "Please indicate division in which you wish to participate MAPLE VALLEY i| H' Ww IS, M I. WiWtUteNito negate B. I present Amt Hoiht Ito fa it pt Ik. Wi it® BII huta', Wb I*H® red- Board of Education Minutes SPECIAL MEETING ADM. BLDG. • MAY 5, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. Present: C. Viele, J. Brumm, D. Ewing, B. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Tobias, C. Wolff, B. Pino. 1.Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 2.Roof Repair: Architect Randy Case recommen­ ded the Board accept the low bid for roof repair at the Jr.-Sr. High School and Fuller Elementary from Norman H. Davis. After discussion, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Flower to accept the low bid from Norman H. Davis in the amount of $153,308.59. An amendment to the motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Ewing to include in the motion "as recommended by Architect Randy Case”. Vote on the amend­ ment: Ayes: All. Vote on the Original Motion: Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3.Infra-red Scan: Motion made by Flower, sup­ ported by Ewing to direct Mr. Case to contact TSK aand accept their ofttfer oft intfra-red scans (one before tne roof work and one after — total $1,200 price obtained from N. Davis) provided TSK provide the provision of a guarantee on the accuracy of the readings. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 4. FFA Electrical: A motion was made by Brumm, Factory Authorized Sale! DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! No interest or payment until September '88 on selective models t MODEL 4210/36 ' ' MODEL 4212H/36 f •Briggs & Stratton l/C 12 hp engine with solid state ignition •Hydrostatic transmission. 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Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 •Convenient key electric start •Cushion seat is spring mounted, adjusts fore and aft for maximum comfort LIST >3,229 $2 499 SALE PRICE SAVE *730 S �The Maple Valley News Nashville. Tuesday Moy 24, 1988 — Page 12 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events Twin sisters celebrate their 75th birthdays It will be a joyous occasion as twins Isabelle May (Bivens) Case of Hastings and Arabelle June (Bivens) Erway Dowling celebrate their 75th birthdays which fall on June 1, with a family potluck dinner on Sun­ day, May 28. The Bivens twins were bom in Nashville, Mi., daughters of Sylvia (Swift) and Ross W. Bivens. There was one brother Paul Bivens, now deceased. When two years old they moved to Gillette, Wyoming where the family lived on a ranch eight and onehalf years before returning to Michigan. Isabelle married Harold Case and has six children Gor­ don, Robert, Gerald, Ken­ neth, Dennis and Karen (Case) Greenfield. There are 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is TffnnnTffnT nTnnnnnnnTnnTnnnnnTnTnTTnnTnnnnTnnT From our readers No flower, a sad child To the editor: My daughter Melinda, a first grader at Fuller Street Elementary School was very sad Tuesday, May 17. That was grandparents’ Day. Her grandmother came, that was great. What was sad is that Melinda had no flower to give her. You see, Melinda didn’t finish her math the day the other classmates made flowers. So she had to work on math. I don’t know if she finished the math. It's not that I don’t care if she finished but let’s keep in mind she’s only six-years-old. Give her a break and other kids that are singled out because they are slow. I remember back when I was in elementary school, sit­ ting in class during recess because I hadn't finished one thing or another, and I am afraid those are the memories my child will have—the sad ones. It’s hard telling the stress and mental anquish my daughter feels every morning she gets on the bus. I feel for her, I want to help. I want to be happy that she is learning, not depressed because others are faster in math or better in spelling. I have asked my wife what she can remember about first grade. Do you remember math problems, words you had to spell, subjects you studied, I know I can’t. But it’s a fact of learning over the years that I know them now. So I say so what if she isn’t perfect in every subject as long as she is learning. That proves she can learn and that’s good enough for me. When asked what do we want our childen to be when they grow up, our one hope is that they grow up to be good caring people. I told Melinda that she could bring a bouquet of real flowers for her grandmother she replied to me, “its specialer if it’s something you make yourself.” I think she is the one with the right sense of values in this case. Who would you say needed the lesson? We are asking other parents to also tell their story. Isabelle Case and Arabelle Erway active in the Dowling Country employee of Posts and Fort Chapel, a former Sunday Custer State Home before school teacher, Weeks school retiring from the State Home board member, a homemaker and Rehabilitation Center in and enjoys traveling, fishing Coldwater, as well as as homemaker. She is a member and gardening. Arabelle married Homer of Cedar Creek Bible Church Erway and has five children and enjoys fishing, camping Nancy (Erway) Smith, and traveling. If you with to send cards Parker, Beverly (Erway) Emswiler, Barbara (Erway) they would be much ap­ Root and Charles. There are preciated. Isabelle resides at 15 grandchildren and four 1940 E. Cloverdale, Hastings, great-grandchildren. She is a and Arabelle lives at 14000 former school teacher and Hutchinson Rd., Dowling. Nashville Lions Club hear Consumers Power expert Martin & Susan Dawson m mi COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru ■MM W AnheuserBusch SALE Busch & Natural Light 6 pack $999 ■MM ♦ lox & dep Bud & Bud Light 6 pdCk $9^9 $Km + tax & dep. Michelob and Michelob Light 6 pack dep. ICE 9 lb. bag f_i_Q___C Fred Douglas (left), community service director of Consumer Powers, is pictured with Bill Eastman, vice president of the Nashville. The Nashville Lions club had its dinner meeting last week with guest speaker Fred Douglas, community service director for Consumers Power Co. Douglas showed a film on why Stockbridge, MI, would be an excellent area for the U.S. Government SuperConducting Super Collider, a Gigantic Research Lab, to be built. It has access close to two major universities, has a ma­ jor airport, good railroad, and highway running near the Stockbridge site, he said. Michigan also has a big in­ dustrial base and good water supply with glacial drift wells. The research lab would pro­ vide thousands ofnew jobs for Michigan, Douglas told the Lions. The Super ConductingSuper Collider is a scientific IMWR'dpCT Memorial pg, »g.m. w II p.m. jj/s Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! instrument used to study the subatomic particles from which all matter is formed. Also of the meeting, certificates of service were presented to President Orvin Moore, secretary, Nelson Brumm and Norman Stanton by Howard Yost, zone chairman. Menu Wednesday, May 25 Chicken cacciatore, Italian veggies, plums, white bread, oleo, cake, milk. Thursday, May 26 Beef stew, red potatoes, cabbage, biscuit, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Friday, May 27 Swedish meatballs, Califor­ nia veggies, tossed salad, egg noodles, oleo, sliced pears, milk. Monday, May 30 Memorial Day, All Sites Closed. Tuesday, May 31 Pork chops, augratin potatoes, Italian veggies, dressing, oleo, applesauce. Events Wednesday, May 25 Woodland—Liberty Tape. Nashville—Arts and crafts. Hastings—Arts and Crafts 10:00. Sing-a-long 11:00. Thursday, May 26 Nashville--Bingo. Middleville—Judy Bailey Arts & Crafts. Delton—Michael McPhillips speaks at 12:30. Friday, May 27 Woodland—Lansing Gilbert Slide Presentation. Monday, May 30 Memorial Day, All Sites Closed. Tuesday, May 31 Hastings--Puzzle. Nashville—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. fnTTTTnnnTTTTnTnnnnTTTnTnTnTnTnnTTnnTnnTnnTTTnTnTffT Vermontville news Greta Firster attended the wedding of her nephew Michael Linsea to Rosalind Hillard of Kalamazoo. Rosalind and Michael were married Saturday, May 21, at the Bay Point Resturant at Gun Lake, Shelbyville. Reverend Sally Nolan, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Vermontville, per­ formed the ceremony. Rachel Weiler has returned home from Pennock Hospital after having major surgery. The Vermontville Historical Society meets, Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. It will be a potluck supper; bring a dish to pass and table ser­ vice. Notice the new meeting place - the Vermontville Bible Church at 250 N. Main. The program will be an illustrated talk about England and Ireland by Elmer and Anna Mae Conley of Charlotte. There will be a joint church service next Sunday morning. The Congregational and Methodist congregations will meet at 11 a.m. in the Ver­ montville Congregational Church. Wendy and Monte O’dell have a baby son, Tyler Patrick, born this past week. There will be a Chicken Barbeque at the Methodist Church, Monday, May 30, at 2:30 p.m. It will follow the Memorial Dedication Service at the Village Square Park. Several members ofthe Van Blarcom family gathered at Kiwanis Manor Fellowship Hall in Charlotte Sunday afternoon, May 15, to celebrate the high school graduation of five family members (none of whom are named Van Blarcom). The graduates are Doug Booher, from Pennfield; Laurie Cates and Candi Brimmer, from Charlotte; Zautra Adams, from Eastern, in Lansing; and Molina Das, from Ann Arbor. FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • REFERENCES AVAILABLE Vermontville Roofing SPECIALIZING IN ALL TYPES OF ROOFING MICHIGAN LICENSE #075036 DAVID HALLIWILL, Owner (517) 543-1002 (Business) 604 W. Henry, Charlotte, Ml 48813 SCHOOL ELECTION Monday, June 13, 1988 The annual school election will be held Monday, June 13, 1988. At the annual school election two members will be elected to the Board of Education. Harold D. Stewart is a candidate for the four year position and Richard J. Ewing is a candidate for the one year position on the Board of Education. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml. 49096. The telephone number is 852-9699. The Superintendent s office will be open on Saturday, June 11,1988 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 24. 1988 — Page 13 Girls track team place 4th at regionals, seven qualify for state &"»»"»»(S ®(SS Saw'1 Saw w s $$ s Jwx ,» ,j»SK S1? S uu The Maple Valley girls track team traveled to Godwin Heights on Saturday for regionals and placed 4th in a 17 team field. Taking first and qualifying for the Class C state meet at Alma college on June 4th were Karris True in the high jump; Deanna Hagon in the 880 yard run; and the 440 yard relay team of Kristin Reid, Karris True, Deanna Hagon and Heidi Reese runn­ ing a school record time of 52.7 seconds. Karris True also qualified for state by tak­ ing second in the 100 yard hurdles, and Heidi Reese qualified for the state by tak­ ing second in the shot put with a school record throw of 32 feet 9 inches. The two mile relay team of Angie Smith, Tammy Ashley, Michelle Reid and Deanna Hagon finished 4th, and qualified for state by their time of 10:19.1, which is a new school record. Also placing for the Lions were Rhonda Steinbrecher taking 4th in the discus and shot put; the 880 yard relay team of Kristin Reid, Tammy Ashley, Kelle Kiger and Heidi Eric Terpening is one of those types a coach wishes he had a complete team of. Eric has been in track four years and has lettered in the last three years. He is a hard worker and is willing to help others in any way he can. His events have always been the 100 and 220 yard dashes along with the 440 and 880 yard relays. Eric scored a total of 44.5 points for his team in the 1987 season and now has a total of 78 points this season with three more meets to go. Maple Valley will miss this young man’s leadership and sportsmanship this coming year. Obituaries £•’ Miihi Mi J?1 fa 8®’ kilh> ^hhufttitlliUt ■ Up. Wife »«E tttefc’M « Ob^rM ■iff. Mriaitfi ■Hiliilli hn iifaj i 0 n. ta Wip ill'|ik Mil ta W> uar.H ifmtoh ■11 It2ktiKK nta if kW. 2®it8tit aassiud'iir. V iffiiVattaai Tit utati jgli III hh^1*1” ff>| Am a! M •®B'J® J Jiitde.r t ;(*«> ; Another honor has been awarded the Maple Valley girls' basketball team for 1987-88. It was announced last week that the team grade point average of 3.39 ranked them 5th in Class C school according to the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. In all classes, the girls ranked 12th in the state. The team posted a 19-5 record while winning their third consecutive district Maple Valley senior track member of the week named tuiiirriiHiii I lllllll IIIIIIIrTnTTTTTTTTTTT^TTTTTTTTTTTTTniimn/JlITr f*?t* f?t Reese took 6th; Kelly Hoefler placed 6th in the discus; Kelle Kiger took 4th in the 330 low hurdles; and the mile relay team of Tammy Ashley, Kar­ ris True, Kelle Kiger and Deanna Hagon took 4th in a school record time of 4:21.1. The team will travel to C.W. Post Field in Battle Creek on Wednesday for the S.M.A.A. league meet. On Friday the Lions will be in Delton for the co-ed relays and finish up their season next Tuesday, May 31 at Hastings for the Barry County Invitational. Dewey H. Jones NASHVILLE - Dewey H. Jones, 89, ofNashville passed away Tuesday, May 17, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Jones was born on October 16, 1898 in Assyria Township, Barry County, the son of Bert and Elizabeth (Wertz) Jones. He was raised in Barry County and attended the Mayo School. He was married to Caroline M. Marshall on October 16, 1919. He farmed in Maple Grove Township for several years before coming to Nashville in 1936. He owned and operated a gravel trucking business for a few years before becoming employed at Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. He retired because of failing health in 1945. Mr. Jones is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Lamie of Nashville; two sons, Dewey Jones, Jr. ofDallas, Texas and Robert Jones of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Schantz of Nashville and one brother, Howard Jones of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline on November 19; 1985; one daughter, Jean Jones in 1931; four brothers and one sister. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 19, 1988 at the Wilcox Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Nashville’s Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. SUMMARY OF MINUTES Special Meeting — Castleton Township May 13, 1988 A Special meeting on May 13, 1988 was held at 4:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, and S. Bishop. Board action was taken on the following matters: Contract with Michigan Chloride Sales to spray mineral well brine at 6 ton rate/16 feet in width 300 feet lenth in front of each residence plus length of 150 feet in each direction from each intersection on gravel roads only. Approval to pay the pension premium bill of $2600. Authorization to pay expenses up to $3500 to hire Karen Scarborough for assistance in appraising. Authorization of an audit of Township Books. Meeting adjourned 5 p.m. Maple Valley Lions drop pair to Eaton Rapids Greyhounds 6-0,17-6 Eric Terpening L May (Gibson) VanAuken VERMONTVILLE L. May (Gibson) VanAuken, 84, of 5923 Allegan Road, passed away Friday evening, May 20, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. VanAuken was bom on April 8,1904 in Yorktown, Indiana, the daughter of William and Minnie (Johnson) Martin. She was raised in Indiana and attended schools there. She was married to Raymond Gibson in 1935, who preceded her in death in 1974. In 1976 she married Bryan VanAuken. He passed away in 1987. She lived in Lansing for several years where she was employed as a store clerk; In 1943 she and her husband, Raymond, came to Vermontville and became engaged in fanning. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church, Vermontville Garden Club and Eaton County Farm Bureau. Mrs. VanAuken is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Barb Gibson of Vermontville; a grandson, Andy Gibson; a granddaugh­ ter, Tabatha Gibson; two sisters, Grace Swisher of Lans­ ing and Cleo Shere of Ironton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 1988 at the Dimondale Cemetery with Rev. Jeffrey Nunham officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the May (Gibson) VanAuken Memorial Fund. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ ing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA at 1 -800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) tor more information. Maple Valley played Eaton Rapids a doubleheader Tues­ day in a pair of non-league contest. Travis Swinson the Lions junior right hander, threw an outstanding game against a powerful offensive team. The Greyhounds, who pounded out 13 hits in the second, only got seven hits off Swinson and scored all six runs with two outs. Swinson only struck out three batters, but his fine curve ball had the Hounds popping up. Mark Rocca pitched a fine four hitter for E.R., giving up only singles to Rich Varney, Mickey Tilley, Brock DeGroot and double by Dale Dickinson. In the second game Eaton Rapids jumped out to a 8-0 lead after two innings. But the Lions scored 6 straight runs and trailed by only 2 after four innings. Dale Dickinson started it off with a single, Scott Furlong walked and Travis Swinson got on with an error. . Richard Meade, running for Furlong, than stole home. Kevin Stewart than walked and with Swinson at 3rd the Greyhound pitcher wild pitch­ ed in the 3rd run. In the fourth Mickey Tilley singled and Dale Dickinson hit a two run homer to deep left center. The Lions last run came on a single by Kevin Stewart a stolen base and an RBI single by Kevin Rockwell. Eaton Rapids was not finished with the bats and the final was 17-6. GRADUATION GIFTS PLAYMATE COOLER # BIACK & DECKER 3/8” Variable Speed o < a DRILL $3936 ALARM COLEMAN CLOCKS Made in the U.S.A. LANTERNS 99 Single Mantle $65° to *$529 Double Mantel H ASHrVdILwLEa m * sportin sporting ” 99 $V 7 OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 233 N. Main St., Nashville • 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 24, 1988 — Page 14 Class travels to Eaton County Special Olympics Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative AN $800 MILLION BOND PROPOSAL that would raise money for environmental cleanup, economic development and recreation would be presented to the voters in three separate ballot proposals instead off one because of action taken by a Senate to allowhas voters to considerthree each isesnuaeteoncommittee. coitms mowtnteemerIn nitan as,n teffort ehe committee recommended ballot proposals: $700 million for environmental cleanup, $100 million for recreation, and $100 for economic pmmJS JSs in correctional facilities otuU not keep any nonessential personal property i their thi confined fi living area under Senate Bill 342, recently approved by a Senate committee. The bill is aimed at increasing security by removing ing articles used to hide weapons and drugs. ABANDONING A DOMESTIC ANIMAL without making provisions for its adequate care would be illegal under a bill ap ap-­ proved by the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee. Under current law it is illegal to abandon a diseased or disabled animal, but there are no laws governing abandonment ot a healthy animal. House Bill 5302 would define adequate care as food, water, shelter, and veterinary medical care sufficient to maintain an animal in a condition of health. The bill has already been approved by the House. MICHIGAN'S VOTER REGISTRATION PROCESS would beemoernze wou modernized an and stanarze standardized uneregsatonapunder legislation ap-proved by the House. House Bill 5434 would create a statewide computerized registration system and a uniform registration form under the Secretary of State. These changes would make it easier to revise voters lists when registered voters move and would allow clerks to accept voter applications from any jurisdiction in the state. ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 , WE DO DISHES I PARTS & SERVICE I ^Richards • SERVICE we ppliance ,i, 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 On May 10, Mrs. Mac­ Donald’s class traveled to Eaton Rapids for the Eaton County Special Olympics Field Day. The annual event is spon­ sored by the Eaton Rapids Kiwanis Club. Students participated in the 50 yard dash, 440 yard dash, softball throw, frisbee throw and standing long jump. Lunch was donated by Felpausch grocery store. Each student received a packet of goodies donated by local merchants. Tobi Mazzoni, Billy Mater and Angie DeLong will repre­ sent Maple Valley and Eaton County at the State Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant, June 2-5. Mrs. MacDonald’s class from Maplewood School participated in the Eaton County Special Olympics. Local Extension group plans spring Indiana tour June 1 The Eaton Extension meals are at your own Homemakers and guests will expense. There are two bus pick-up be heading south to the heart areas. At 6:30 a.m. the bus of Indiana’s Amish Country stop in at on their Spring Tour, hwillbk f Eaton h Di Rapids, S Wednesday, June 1. the tour’s the back of the Dime Store. destination will be ShipShip- Then at 7 a.m. will pick up shewana — complete with the again at the Eaton County renowned open r p air flea market Fairgrounds. This is an alland all-day continuous day tour and people are enauction. couraged to wear comfortable auction. Nearby, visitors will be able shoes and bring tote bags for to see a carriage maker’s carrying your purchased shop, numerous stores in- goods. We plan to return to cluding a genuine Amish Charlotte by 9-9:30 p.m. This tour is open to the Country Store and lots of public. horses and buggies. Advance registration is re­ As part of this tour, you’ll travel to Middlebury, Indiana quired. There is limited late in the afternoon to enjoy seating so send your reservaan Amish Family-Style dinner tions in as soon as possible. at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Make your check payable to The cost of the tour is $28 Helen McGiveron and send to Eaton per adult which includes 1304 Montgomery, Eaton transportation by deluxe Rapids, MI 48827. Deadline motor coach and your dinner is May 25. at the Essenhaus. All other Revised workbook available on grain handling from MSU prove grain system opera­ tions. It includes tables for t calculating conveyor A revised handbook about distances, storage volumes, planning g grain drying, pg yg, handl-storage capacities, harvesting ing and storage is available rates and conversion factors. Chapters on receiving, dry­ through the Department of Agricultural Engineering at ing and handling grain and managing grain in storage Michigan State University. The recent edition from the were extensively revised. The handbook costs $6 and Midwest Plan Service (MWPS-13) summarizes cur­ can be ordered by writing to rent engineering recommen­ Plan Service Division, dations for the planning ning, Department of Agricultural selection, and operation of o all Engineering, 217 Farrall types of grain handling Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1323. systems. Details about the handbook Complete with drawings, tables and examples, the can be obtained by calling handbook helps operators Roger Brook, MSU Extension plan lay out expand and im-agricultural engineer, at 517/353-4456. By Roger A. Betz, Extension Agri. Agent When you want results... . . . give our classified department- a call! If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we'll MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE help you write an ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you'll get action with PARTSFOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC : * MAYTAG * KITCHEN M0 *FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN AHOTPOINT *JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARO a Want Adt SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipenenced, Reliable A Reasonable CALENDAR OF EVENTS T ues., May 24 - 7:30-9 p.m. Financing A College Education, I Is The Michigan Guaranteed Tutition Plan For You? To be held at Eaton Intermediate School District Bldg., Charlotte. $1 charge. Pre-registration requested at Cooperative Extension Service. . . Tues., May 24 - 7:30 p.m. Spring Jr. Livestock Mtg., Kardel Hall. ■ . . „ Wed., May 25 - 7-8:45 p.m. Hospitality Training For Businesses in Eaton County, Midway Motor Lodge, Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. $5 charge per person. Reservations to Cooperative Extension Service. Wed., June 1 - All Day trip to Shipshewana sponsored by the MAEH, open to all, $28 charge per person. Call the Extension Office for further details or mail check and reservations to Helen McGiveron, 1304 Montgomery, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Wed., June 1 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., ., June 1 - 7:30 p.. p.m. Exploration p Days Orientation Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Fri., June 3-7 p.m. Bring On The Clowns, Spotlight Theatre, Grand Ledge. Sat., June 4 - 10 a.m. to noon, Shooting Sports Firearms, Bellevue Conservation Club, 1-3 p.m., Shooting Sports Ar­ chery, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Sat., June 4 - 3 and 7 p.m. Bring On The Clowns, Spotlight Theatre, Grand Ledge. Mon., June 6 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Cattle Hoof Trimming, Red Barn, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Mon., June 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall,-Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 8 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 0 O 0. o o AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 TOP SOIL ALL SAND BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS Action Ad — Call 945-9554 0 ■» » »0 COBB WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Eaton County Extension ix Ortrfp Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM J • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 ’/«" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5“ Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 24, 1988 — Page 15 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, May 30 Memorial Day, No School. Tuesday, May 31 *Salad, ’Hamburger, ’Cheeseburger, french fries, apple, salad bar. America’s Garden Center OPEN: MON.—SAT. 9-9 Wednesday, June 1 ’Salad, ’Tacos, Lettuce and cheese, ’Tuna sand., green beans, fruit juice. Thursday, June 2 ’Salad, ’Spaghetti, ’Com Dog, com, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, June 3 ’Salad, ’Tostizza, ♦Fishwich, peas, applesauce. ’Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, May 30 Your Choice Sole Price 5-Gal. Colorado, Norway, Or Black Hills Spruce, Or 18-24" Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Exceedingly useful and orna- mental with dense foliage, and strong branches. Excellent windbreaks. Memorial Day, No School. Tuesday, May 31 Com dogs, potato chips, baked beans, pears. Wednesday, June 1 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, peanut butter sdw., ap­ ple crisp. Thursday, June 2 Cooks choice. Friday, June 3 Chicken nuggets, dip, potato sticks, green beans, bread and butter, mix fruit. Milk is served with each meal. 644 .■ ■ ■ Sale Price 2-GaL Juniper Spreader. Ideal ever­ green border & foundation planting. Fuller St. School Monday, May 30 Memorial Day, No School. Tuesday, May 31 Pizza, peas, pears. Wednesday, June 1 •la>aiitt|^liaM wnM^iityijf •.'tffihllJilkW# rtkte. l-tijiWMilWtaili tta®. •ijiWftniWMta Sale Price Hot dogs, french fries, mix­ ed fruit. 397 Thursday, June 2 Macaroni salad, green beans, fruit choice, tuna sand­ wich, birthday cake for June, July. 1-Gal. Barberry. Red Leaf orCrimson Pygmy varie­ ties available to choose from. Friday, June 3 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, slic­ ed carrots, butter sandwich, cherry sauce. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Serving Our Country Dimmer oil **ger i Larry E. Hyatt Sgt. 1st Class Larry E. Hyatt, son of Edmond Hyatt of 6451 Assyria Road, Nashville, has been decorated with the Army Achievement Medal in West Germany. The Achievement Medal is awarded to soldiers for meritorious service, acts of courage, or other accomplishments. Hyatt is a light wheel vehi­ cle mechanic with the 60th Air Defense Artillery. His wife, Diana, is the daughter of Claude Loomis of 5621 McCue Road, Holt, Mich. He is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville, Mich. James L. Friddle Air Force Senior Airman James L. Friddle, son of Patricia Cook of 930 N. Main of Nashville and Merrill Friddle of Strugis, has arrived for duty in England. Friddle is a munitions systems specialist with the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. He is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. 275-1 RYAN Our 97.88 84°° Ryan® Gasoline Powered Trimmer. Solid state ignition. Gas powered trim­ mer makes jobs easier. Save! 6-Pack Of 2-Cycle OU 2.99 Our 5.97 3.67 20-Foot Roll Black Industrial Edging. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 43 — Tuesday, May 31, 1988 School Board Secretary calls superintendent search a fraud by Shelly Sulser Calling the Maple Valley Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent a “fraud,” board secretary Bea Pino has accused other board members of secretly trying to retain retiring Carroll Wolff in that position. Several board members, however, have denied Pino’s charge, saying they are only awaiting a decision from an administrator on another mat­ ter they feel is related. Wolff is scheduled to retire June 30. Pino has charged that other members of the board have been deliberatley putting off the decision concerning the selection of a new superinten­ dent in order to effectively “make a decision by not mak­ ing a decision.” Two men chosen as finalists for the superintendent’s post have already signed with other school districts. Dr. James Van Dyk, who was the last finalist available to return for a second inter­ view, said Friday he would most likely accept a position as superintendent at Comstock Park. Van Dyk said he has not heard any communication from the Maple Valley Board ofEducation since his May 17 day-long visit to the school and evening interview with the board. He said he felt very positive about the administration at Maple Valley and the teachers and their dreams for the district. “I feel there are a lot of good things going for Maple Valley,” he said. “They are committed to doing an outstanding job for the community.” He added that he felt very positive about the interview as well, but that people applying for such positions -must con­ tinue to pursue active leads. “If a district takes longer to make a decision, the candidate is going to find a position elsewhere,” said Van Dyk, who was a finalist in three other districts for superinten­ dent jobs. Pino and trustee David Hawkins called a special Maple Valley Board of Education meeting last Wednesday in hopes of hastening a board decision by holding a discussion on the matter. But trustee Ron Tobias im­ mediately made a motion that all discussion be suspended until the board’s personnel committee meets with school administrators, union representatives and others to gain input on their ideals for the new superintendent. Tobias said also that further action on the superintendent selection could not take place until Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug decides whether he will accept an ad­ ministrative assistant position in lieu of the soon to be eliminated curriculum post. Trustees have noted that Schug is apparently fighting the elimination of his post and has hired a lawyer. “I heard the rumor that Van Dyk signed in Comstock,” said Hawkins. “What’s the procedure to be? When are we gong to complete this? We are sitting here. It appears we’re dragging our feet as a board and I don’t understand why.” Vice President Bill Flower said it was his understanding that the board was planning to wait on Schug’s decision. “This is an example of foot dragging,” said Pino, “and this whole search has been a fraud.” “I can’t understand why we Continued on page 2— Nashville, Vermontville take part in Mayor Exchange Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Ed Sampson gives Lakeview officials a tour of the building during Mayor Exchange Day. by Shelly Sulser As every year during Michigan Week, Nashville and Vermontville took part in the annual Mayor Exchange Week activities after being paired with Burr Oak and Lakeview respectively. Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton especially en­ joyed touring Burr Oak last Tuesday after officials from the southern Michigan town spent Monday in Nashville. “It was really something,” said Heaton of Burr Oak, a town about the size of Ver­ montville which has over 800 residents. “They’re the Gladiola and Specialty Flower Capitol of the world and it was really fascinating to see the hundreds of acres planted with flowers.” Industry in Burr Oak in­ cludes a factory where all plastic silverware and napkins for McDonald’s are packag­ ed, Heaton said. She added that Nashville officials touring Burr Oak learned that the town has its own school with kindergarten through 12 grades containing about 300 students in all. “The community and the school works so well together,” she said, noting that a gymnasium and an addi­ tional wing to the school were built and are being paid for with funds generated through fundraisers such as bake sales, with no added tax levy. Heaton also noted that a Burr Oak merchant passed away recently leaving such a large chunk of money for scholar­ ships that every student in Burr Oak wanting to attend college can receive a $2,000 scholarship. When in Nashville, Bun­ Oak Village President Bud Geering, along with two trustees, the clerk and an ad­ ministrator were greeted at Putnam Park where they were treated to doughnuts and cof­ fee before being presented fresh maple syrup from Nashville Syrup Association President Harold Christiansen. They then viewed the downtown businesses and made a stop at the Maple Leaf Florist and Gift Shop where they were given a plant by store owner Helen Curtis. The Great Northern Longbow company where owners Jerry Brumm and Rick Shepard make longbows was also a stop on the tour of Nashville. “The mayor liked it so much that he is going to come back next week a buy a bow, ’ ’ Heaton said. The tour extended to Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School and to Charlton Park where Heaton said the tourists were delighted with the historic village and museum. “They really enjoyed that,” she said. “He (Geer­ ing) told everbody at the din­ ner (in Burr Oak) to go to Barry County and see Charlton Park.” Also on the tour route in Nashville last Monday were the water and sewer plant, the village hall, the new police of­ fice and the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. In Vermontville Wednes­ day, Lakeview officials in­ cluded mayor Keith Bucholtz who was presented a key made of maple wood to the village by President Sue Villanueva. Sites toured in Vermontville were the Maple Manor (sugar shanty), Ponderosa Cam­ pground, churches, Michigan Magnetics and others. While in Lakeview, a town north on M-66 that is about the size of Nashville, Ver­ montville council members and spouses observed the village’s industry and other highlights. Maple Valley Commencement set for Sunday, June 5 Vermontville Village President Beverly Sue Villanueva presents a key to the village to Lakeview Mayor Keith Bucholtz as other officials from both towns observe. Maple Valley’s Class of 1988 will receive diplomas Sunday, June 5. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on the Fuller Street athletic field. In case of in­ climate weather, services will be moved indoors to the gym­ nasium at the high school. Dr. Paul R. Ohm, president of Kellogg Community .Col­ lege, will be the featured speaker. Dr. Ohm has held his current position since August of 1986. He previously was president of Belmont Technical College in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Ohm is a native of Pittsburg and completed both his bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in educa­ tional psychology and counseling from John Carroll University in Cleveland. He received his doctorate from Kent State University. Presenting diplomas to this year’s seniors will be school board members Charles Viele, Ron Tobias, and Richard Ewing. The Rev. Glenn Litchfield will give the invocation and benediction. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 2 School Board Secretary calls superintendent search a fraud Continued from front page “our search for a new from us, signed with other superintendent is in danger of schools. “In March, I stated that I fading. “In February and March of sensed a hidden agenda, that this year, we had the help of this search could possibly be a the University Consortium in fraud. Although the university analyzing the applications of people had suggested April 23 deci-­ 49 candidates. On April 2, 4 as a deadline for final deci and 6, we interviewed six fine sion, we put off the date until men. The board arrived at a May 12 for our convenience. consensus on three candidates By that date, we had not had a to be visited in their com­ second interview with any munities and invited back for candidate. I then began to a second interview. Within think that my charge of fraud three days, a board committee must be correct. “Let us remember that a ofthree visited two ofthe can­ didates. They did not, search of this kind involves however, give the candidates people whose careers are on any indication of a date for a the line,” she said. “They second interview. The third have decisions to make. Time candidate was not visited until is of the essence. Also some the first or second week of other school districts are May. The first two can­ necessarily affected by our ac­ didates, not having heard tions or lack of actions. Our can’t talk about this,” said Hawkins. “A lot of people died for the freedom of speech. What’s there to hide?.” Flower said the board was planning to wait on Schug’s decision but Hawkins argued that the matter has nothing to do with the superintendent. ‘‘The superintendent is ultimately responsible for what goes on in the district,” Hawkins said. “This is just a ploy to keep this postponed so we’ll soon have no candidates left and I know it’s a fraud,” Pino said. In a prepared statement Pino had planned to make at the meeting but could not due to the motion to suspend discussion, Pino charges that How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-(l*5fi0 (y^uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE TMPr^fapb, delaying tactics have shown us to be crass and inconsiderate. By not taking timely action, decisons have been forced on all of us.’ “In spite ofthis, we and the community have had the great good fortune of meeting with James Van Dyk on May 17. In the course of the interview, we asked him questions that had been previously prepared. I do not know how these ques­ tions were devised. In our brochure and first interviews we had made it very clear that we are looking for a superintendent with strong academic and curriculum skills. However, most of the quesions concerned budgets, state equalization forms, and negotiations. Only one dealt with curriculum or our childrens’ needs for the future. “Mr. Van Dyk answered with grace and honesty. Many community people who listen­ ed to the interview were im­ pressed by his very apparent integrity and leadership qualities. Since that interview, the board has not met until (May 25). We are meeting now only because David Hawkins and I called this special meeting. Mr. Van Dyk has not been given any hint of a decision or when one might be forthcoming. Another school is awaiting his decision. “The hidden agenda is daily becoming less hidden. If by these delaying tactics, we lose all candidates, the only alter­ natives will be to continue with our present superinten­ dent. Mr. Wolff, by his own self-evaluation, is not a strong academic leader. His friends have given him the reputation of being “a financial wizard.” However, serious, possibly criminal errors in bidding procedures have ex­ ploded that myth of wizar­ dry,” Pino said. Last summer, Wolff admit­ ted he violated state law by not advertising for bids for a roofing project. Pino said, “A great deal of time and district money has gone into this search process. We have, as far as I can see, only one opportunity left to us to make this a sincere and authentic superintendent search.” Maple Valley Board of Education President Charles Viele denied that the majority of the board is attempting to keep Wolff on the job. “I can’t say that’s so,” he said. “I haven’t been accused of anything,” Viele added. “I know there’s been a time in­ volved but that’s partly because of another person’s contract...the one with Mr. Schug goes along with it. We’ve got to get Schug’s con­ tract out ofthe way before this continues.” M.V. senior class makes plans Now that their high school days are about to end, Maple Valley seniors are making a variety of plans for their future, some of which will be announced here over the next few weeks by high school counselor Ward Rooks. Rob Cook and Steve Bowen are looking at the Agriculture Tech program at Michigan State University. Delanna Dunn, Annette Powers, and Kevin Engel are set to attend Hope College, a private col­ lege in Holland. Another private college in the Upper Peninsula, Suomi College, will welcome Connie Krebs, said Rooks. Closer to home Carleen Beacraft, Sherri Forell, and Dorothy Butrick will attend Lansing Communi­ ty College. Jessica Coumaya will pursue an art career by studying at the Kendall Col­ lege of Art. In a different area, several students plan to gain voca­ tional skills and college aid by joining the Armed Services. Eric Baker, Dan Laverty, and Randy Hoyt have enlisted in the Marine Corps. Headed for the Army are Bill Smith, Mickey Tilley, and Chris Histed. Hoping to see the world, Eric Terpening and Rob Harr have joined the Navy. VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. • Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN Sunday Schook. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV: GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist. 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER THURSDAYS* 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 •.'Early Birds 6:15 -The Mirrors imaog" mhuoix iiuaae.. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5 Saturdays 9-? 11 N. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Owner — Darlene Hughes MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Ya mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 ASSEMBLY REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S> CAFETERIA Come in and let ourhairprofessionals give you a new image. FULL GOSPEL Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ...7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study........... .7 p.m. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters LOOKING GREAT GLASS of ’88 FOR GRADUATION Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL But Pino said that the matter with the elimination of the curriculum coordinator post arose in February and that there was no board decision to settle with Schug before a superintendent was chosen. Flower also denied that the majority of the board was operating under a hidden agenda. “I thought we were looking for a superintendent,” he said. “We’ve got 49 other ap­ plications out there. We can go back to that. If we don’t have somebody (by June 30) and Carroll’s not here, the state will assign us a superintendent. I’d like to have a superintendent, one we can say is ours. But not because we’re in a big hurry. “As a board, we had made a decision as to what we were going to do and we’re follow­ ing it,” Flower continued. Trustee Richard Ewing agreed. “To my knowledge, there is no hidden agenda,” he said, “and I personally am not dragging my feet on the superintendent search. There has been a timetable set and we’re trying to follow procedure.” A rumor that Wolff was asked several months ago to stay on the job for another year could not be confirmed. “Charles Viele has been designated as the spokesper­ son on the superintendent search and anything else is strictly opinion,” Flower said. But Viele could not be reached to comment on the alleged request despite an attmept to contact him Friday. Wolff did not return calls to his office Friday. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 P.M. Worship............. ..7 Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 3 Hats Off to You! We congratulate you on all you have accomplished to reach this point in your lives. We’re proud of you and offer our sincere best wishes for a bright and successful future. As you begin a new chapter in your life, we hope you’ll let us help you with your plans and goals. Our expert financial advisors can help you start a savings program, plan a budget, or talk to you about an educational loan. We’d like to be a partner in your future! CONGRATULATIONS, GRADS! WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... We invite the entire community to join us In supporting this worthy cause. Eaton Federal (QUH lOUtiiC LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past by Susan Hinckley iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiHiiiiiimniiiiiiimHUJiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiuwiriniiiiiiuiiiiia Memories of a favorite Nashville primary teacher are 'fond' ones how, on the first day of school, she made an ap­ prehensive young Vada feel at ease. “The kids not only liked In the minds of former her,” reflected Mrs. Mix, young Nashville scholars now “they loved her.” Florence Grohe, a local girl grown to senior citizen status, the memory of Florence who graduated from Nashville Grohe is a fond one. Miss High School with the Class of Grohe (pronounced Grow) 1895, was a diminutive was an early local woman with a quiet, gentle schoolteacher of the primary manner. “I remember her sparkling grades, and her name still evokes words of praise from eyes,” recalled Helen (Kinne) Huwe, a former kinderegarten her past students. In a 1981 interview, Adolph pupil of Miss Grohe’s. “She Douse, Jr., a former pupil of was a good Christian lady.” Miss Grohe’s, recalled: “The The obvious love Florence kids thought the world of her. felt for children endowed her Everyone liked her.” with a special talent for main­ Vada (Hummel) Mix of taining order while training Nashville agreed. She budding young minds. remembered that Miss Grohe “She kept a very quiet was her first teacher, and classroom,” noted Mrs. (Note: Portions of the following account first ap­ peared in this column on Ju­ ly 21, 1981.) Huwe, “and I don’t remember anyone being punished”. Mrs. Huwe, who herself later became a local schoolteacher, recalled Florence Grohe as a skilled instructor from whom the children learned their lessons well. Another former local teacher agreed. The late Bernice (Bunny Mead) Shaw taught at Nashville school at the same time as Miss Grohe, starting in 1918, some 20 years after Florence began teaching here. Back when the Maple Valley News did the original story on Florence in 1981, Mrs. Shaw said, “The thing I remember best about her classroom was the Christian verse she had lettered across her blackboard. It read something The late Guy W. Howell, who grew up in Nashville, had Miss Grohe as a 2nd grade teacher and recalled her as a "favorite." She is seen here in the 1950s visiting her former student at his home in Florida. (He later lived in Arizona, where he died last year.) Miss Grohe spent her final years at a retirement home in Grand Rapids, passing away there in 1963. Florence Grohe (pronounced Grow) is one of the 11 -member Nashville faculty seen in this 1912-13 school year photo. Seated from left, front row: Ruth Kietz, languages; Leila Luxmore, music and drawing; Florence Grohe, and Mildred Quick, both primary; Jennie Huckle, English. Middle row: Minnie Dunham, 7th and 8th grades; Vesta Lewis, 6th; Mabie Roscoe, 2nd and 3rd; Nina Chappel, 4th and 5th. Back row: Prof. Charles W. Appelton, superintendent, and Alexander Webb, principal. like, ‘Lord, help me to do my best’...” At that time Mrs. Shaw was teaching penmanship to several grades, and went from room to room in the school. The primary department where Miss Grohe was located was on the main level of the 1902 schoolhouse, but she also had taught in the old Union school, which was built in 1885 and burned in 1902. “The kindergarten and first grade rooms were side by side,” recalled Mrs. Shaw, speaking ofthe 1902 building. “Miss Grohe had one class and Minnie Furniss the other.” At various times during her local career, Florence taught first or second grades when she was not assigned to kindergarten class. Guy Howell, a former local resident who lived in Tucson, Arizona, until his death in 1987, had Miss Grohe as a se­ cond grade teacher and recall­ ed her as “one of my favorites.” Adolph Douse, Jr., remembererd Miss Grohe as his first grade teacher, as did Mildred (Caley) McPeck, who said: “Miss Grohe always had a smile for everyone.” She recalled that Florence, who lived in the same neighborhood as the Caley G/lhe <?£?!*arS at rJ9ht' back row' as one of the Lachers of Nashville's primary depart­ old Union school about abo!ut F1897 1a897, just jHustldtwo twiod years after Florence's graduation grN adausahtioilnlefrom fsromd NHS NaHXS ItUde±blTdCMirJPcar'b y ! Fanny Hldrid^ Nashville spdaX in thk nh> ,ss Groh.e and retainod fond mlekmories mor oreso fiesh of the e diminutive mnu ve lady lady. ay. More ore than an half a the ec chiiildre children ren in this photo have been identified. Note the lack of shoes. cniiaren *77 V*°Un9 J ImtUe ent dnte p photographed ± hboltTogdrCaMphie dPcat aat the tbhe family, was a very neat dresser and had prematurely gray hair. “As kids, we thought of her as being older than she was.” While many former students remember Miss Grohe the teacher, few can recall details of her life away from school. “She was kind of a loner,” observed Mrs. McPeck, “When she went home from school she stayed with her father.” Florence was a devoted daughter who took care of her aging father, Francis (Frank) Grohe, following the death of his wife, Alice. It wasn’t until after Frank died (in April, 1922, at age 74) that his daughter left the family home on the southwest comer ofthe Cleveland and Reed streets intersection. In the mid to late 1920s Florence moved to Grand Rapids, teaching school there until she was well advanced in years. Guy Howell recalled visiting with Miss Grohe in Florida in the 1950s. He was living in that state after leav­ ing Nashville a decade earlier. In her final years Florence Grohe resided at Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. She died in April, 1963, and is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Apparently no descendants of the Francis Grohe family survive. Florence’s brother, Clarence, who graduated with his sister in 1895, died in 1936. His wife, Esther, died in 1955, and local sources report that there were no sur­ viving children. Florence never married. Prematurely gray, Miss Grohe may have seemed older than she was to her young students. She re­ mained a spinster, caring for her aging father at the family home in Nashville until his death in 1922. She then pursued a teaching career in Grand Rapids. Her suc­ cess as a teacher is often attributed to her pro­ found love of children. 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, who spoke of Miss Grohe several years ago. Said Mrs. Hecker: “She loved those kindergarten kids as if they were her own. ” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 5 Tax will not be increased for Nashville residents by Joyce Snow The millage levied on the citizens of Nashville will re­ main at 16, the council agreed at a meeting Thursday when the possibility of hiking the tax an additional 1.5 mills had been discussed at length. After the village had failed to pay its electrical bill for a month, Consumers Power Co. had given notice oftheir intent to turn offthe lights May 17 if payment was not made. The council then called a special meeting on that day to approve the transfer of money from the equipment fund to the general fund to pay that bill and others past due. At that time, Village Presi­ dent John Hughes suggested raising the amount of mills levied for general government from 11 to 12.5 mills to prevent the village from running out of money in the future. Hughes said Thursday that the Headlee Ammendment allows for a village the size of Nashville to levy up to 12.5 mills for general government without a vote of the taxpayers. Hughes had said in order for the possible additional tax to be collected with the 1988 summer levy, it would have to have been approved by the council by May 26. Trustee Ted Spoelstra asked whether the budget had been studied to determine what areas of the general government fund could be cut. “There’s not much left to be cut as far as general government,” Hughes said. “Last year, property was worth about eight million (all property in the village) and a mill generates one thousandth of that or about $8,000...We’ve already in­ creased it one mill so that puts it up to $8,500 to $9,000 or so now.” The council had agreed earlier this month to take one mill dropped from a sewer fund levy and add it to the general government fund which boosted the amount from 10 to 11 mills. (Five mills are collected for streets) “We’re not going to have the expenditures this year that we had last year, ’ ’ pointed out trustee Marsha Ainslie. Major expenses over the last year have included the purchase of a building for use as council chambers and the construction of a new police office and garage. Both have been paid for. Other costs affecting the general fund, said Hughes, are fire and ambulance board payments, the parks, library, insurance, attorney fees and all the wages for police employees, partial wages for Department of Public Works employees and the elected officials salaries. “Our problem is we’ve gone three months without any revenue at all,” Hughes said.. “When we did the budget in January or February, we only talked about 10 mills. Now, we have 11.” Trustee Sue Kienutske suggested the council wait to learn how much extra revenue the added mill from the sewer fund debt retirement transfer will generate before the tax is raised again. “I’d like to see a little more study done on this thing and see if there isn’t something that can be cut. Then, if nothing can be, then have the increase,” Spoelstra said. “Next year at this time I don’t expect to experience a cash flow problem,” Hughes said. “We’ve built the police building and bought the city hall and we’ll not incur these expenditures again.” But Village Clerk Rose Heaton didn’t agree. “The auditor predicts we’ll be in the same shape by October,” she said. “I think we should take a look at it and I think we should get a handle on it now. I need to know what your (the council) priorities are and what should be paid and what to let sit. I want some direction.” President Pro Tern Ray Hinckley pointed out, however, that “this cash crunch is something we’ve ex­ perienced every year at this time, though not this much. Most people don’t realize this.” The finance committee plans to review the situation and come up with an answer to the possible future loss of funds the auditor predicted, Hughes said. “But for now,” he said, “The council will let it ride at 11 mills to the general fund and five on the streets.” In other council business, an ordinance adopted at the May 5 meeting will go into effect on May 25. The new ordinance allows for anyone with possession of open alcohol on public premises (parks, public parking lots, sidewalks, etc.) to be cited. The council also voted to allow Village Treasurer Lois Elliston to add delinquent special assessments to the in­ dividual property taxes of those involved. This amounts to approximately $2,500. Hughes was given authority by the council to sign a trunkline maintenance con­ tract which will provide for the village to be reimbursed from the State of Michigan for the general maintenance of M-66. Hinckley reported that Reith Reilly will begin work on Reed Street about next week and Hamiltons will most likely work on Curtis Road. Ainslie expressed the need for “No bicycle riding on the sidewalk” signs to be printed and put up. “This is a real problem,” she said. She also stated that the Muzzle Loaders will be in Nashville for their annual shoot and rendezvous on Sept. 24. Trustee Larry Filter re­ quested that a port-a-john be rented for the activity field on the west side of Main Street. He suggested that it be rented for June, July and August with pick up specified for Sept. 1. In correspondence to the council, Kent Mead requested that the village allow a gospel sing in Putnam Park this sum­ mer. Afte a specific date is determined, the council will take action. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. 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State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, ___ Home, Business and Car (Cluto-Oicners Insurance 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 TkMPMMoplt,- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 6 Local youths train at U.S. Space Academy Dawn Othmer and Jennifer Swartz, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, explored the future of space travel while training for realistic Space Shuttle mission simulations at U.S. Space Academy in Hunt­ sville, Ala. Space Academy trainees in grades seven through ten use mockups of the shuttle or­ biter, cockpit, Spacelab, mis­ sion control, and the Space Station during realistic twohour mission simulations. Each team of 20 trainees participates in two missions. Half are in mission control, monitoring activities aboard the shuttle. Each person in mission control has a specific task: mission director, flight director, weather and tracking officer, principal investigator, and more. All must work as a team with the shuttle crew to ensure a successful mission. The orbiter crew includes a commander and pilot, whose controls move the hydraulically-powered cockpit. Mission specialists don space suit mockups and climb into space walk simulators for work outside of the orbiter. Others perform experiments using Spacelab and Skylab hardware that was used for actual astronaut training. More than 16,000 young people from all 50 states and around the world will par­ ticipate in U.S. Space Camp programs this year, including Space Academy Level I. Trainees also tour NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, where the U.S. Space Station is being developed, and ex­ perience the sensations of Space Academy’s astronaut training simulators. The five-day program begins with an orientation in the shuttle cockpit and in ground control simulators developed exclusively for Space Academy. The full­ scale Spacelab module uses hardware from the actual payload crew mockup used during training for the Spacelab I mission. The Space Station mockup is derived from equipment used in astronaut training for two Skylab missions. Experiments are modeled after actual ex­ periments done in space, or demonstrate space science principles. Trainees are carefully mat­ ched to assignments in mis­ sion control and in the orbiter before intensive mission train­ ing begins. By mid-week the first teams are ready to start their missions. Trainees discover the pro­ blems caused by disorienta­ tion as they spin in the Multi­ Axis Training Simulator. They also operate the large Remote Manipulator Arm, and use tiny thrusters to guide the Ground-Mounted Manned Maneuvering Unit as it “flies” a fraction of an inch above the Training Center floor. Talks by leading aerospace engineers and scientists provide insight into the develop­ ment and operation of spacecraft, plus a glimpse of future space projects. And exciting OMNIMAX moviess in the Spacedome Theater, in­ cluding film shot by the astronauts in orbit, give a feel­ ing of life aboard the Space Shuttle. Family members are invited to graduation ceremonies, where each trainee receives Space Academy wings, a cer­ tificate, and a group photo. Specail team and individual awards are presented, con­ cluding an exciting week. n 1111111111111 nnTnTnnTnTnTnnTnTnnTnnTnnnnnTTTnnrnm From our readers ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Parents standing together may bring solutions our right as the supporting force ofour educating system. Due to events in the past It’s our tax dollars paying few weeks and the noticeable their school staffs wages. We response of parents of are and should be the boss. The time is now, not tomor­ children at the Nashville schools we believe that it’s row, to act. Call Karen Betts time something is done to cor­ at 852-9498 or Sandy Rollins at 852-9606. Perhaps an rect the situations. While as many of us know, organized collective voice of singly we stand little chance action will be all that will be of accomplishing this task. needed to correct these However, if we wuld stand concerns. Whether you have concerns together on these issues and make our concerns and about lunch tokens or demands known, surely we playground supervision or still other concerns, the way to could accomplish our goals. Why should we bother? find a solution is to seek ac­ Because they are our children tion. Nothing is ever ac­ and that makes it our concern. complished by waiting. We must make ourselves Thank you, heard and demand the action Sandy Rollins to ensure our needs as well as Karen Betts our children’s are met. This is To the Editor: It shouldn't hurt to be a child To the editor: I am a resident ofNashville but one of my granddaughters goes to school in Byron Center. GRADUATION GIFTS Playmate Cooler We have a full line of housewares for the graduate going away to college. We ship packages. OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am. to 5:30 p.m. ASHVILLE HARDWARE 233 N. Main St., Nashville • 852-0713 Visa & Mastercard Accepted Recently she was marked down because she used her fingers to help her count to make change, has difficulty telling time, did poorly on a spelling test, with words like mammal, reptile and amphi­ bian. But this is according to the teacher a bright child. But lest we forget she is only six and in the first grade. As Mr. and Mrs. Dawson stated in a letter last week, I believe the children should learn, but for so many years, ther kids were pushed through regardless of whether they were capable or not. Now that Susie can’t read and Johnie can’t spell, the pendulum will swing the other way and if tradition follows it will go too far the other way. My daughter (Melanie) told me that the teacher wants to have Serana (granddaughter) go to class this summer. Her reply was “noway, she is a child once let her be”. If Serana is as the teacher stated, a bright student, what happens to the slower child and what happened to the three and four letter words that used to be on the spelling lists for first graders? Could we be pushing to hard? We must remember it shouldn’t hurt to be a child. Semper Fi, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Toman Nashville Dawn Othmer, left, and Jennifer Swartz were selected to attend space camp in Huntsville Alabama. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wed., June 1 - All Day trip to Shipshewana sponsored by the MAEH, open to all, $28 charge per person. Call the Extension Office for further details or mail check and reservations to Helen McGiveron, 1304 Montgomery, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Wed., June 1 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 1 - 7:30 p.m. Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Fri., June 3-7 p.m. Bring On The Clowns, Spotlight Theatre, Grand Ledge. Sat., June 4-10 a.m. to noon, Shooting Sports Firearms, Bellevue Conservation Club, 1-3 p.m., Shooting Sports Ar­ chery, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Sat., June 4-3 and 7 p.m. Bring On The Clowns, Spotlight Theatre, Grand Ledge. Mon., June 6 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Cattle Hoof Trimming, Red Bam, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Mon., June 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 8 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thurs., June 9 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thurs., June 9 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Teen Club, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tues., June 14 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cloverbud Summer Pro­ gram, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 15 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 15 - 7:30 p.m. Mandatory Small Animal Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 31/2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Don Steinbrecher, Realtor Assoc. Home Ph. 1-517-852-1784 If you are looking for your dream home, we can assist you... ★ Multiple Listing Service ★ Computerized Qualification Service ★ Outstanding Financial Programs ★ Warranted Homes ★ Personal Touch - urriut HHONE - (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan --l—=- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 7 Maple Valley students to take part in summer programs by Shelly Sulser In her attempt to pinpoint a career choice, Kris Mahoney of Maple Valley High School applied for two summer educational programs and was accepted to both. The first program will take her to Michigan Technological University where Kris will spend a week in the Women in Engineering institute where she will receive hands on experience in engineering labs taught by professors. Field trips will also be a part of her explora­ tion of the engineering field, she said. The daughter of Nancy and Tom Mahoney of 4538 N. Ainger Rd., Charlotte, Kris was among 200 youths nation­ wide accepted into the pro­ gram after submitting an ap­ plication which included an essay on why she wanted to attend and a school transcript of her grades and classes attended. “I’m really excited about going,” she said. “Another thing that I thought about do­ ing was engineering and I want to learn more about it and decide if it’s what I want to go into.” Kris’ expenses for the trip will be covered by a sponsor­ ing company whose identity she will learn upon arrival at the university. Then in August, Kris will go to Western Michigan University for two weeks to study biomedical technology ’ iDpGa i tire Fir®. •hOtiOwS^h ■ ii-''p.fcESE L-felttStMi. i’iihtMfei|i during a Summer Gifted and Talented Institute sponsored by the State of Michigan. Kris was chosen by a com­ mittee in the Eaton In­ termediate School District after 30 applications for the institute were received. She is the only Maple Valley Student to be selected, and she is among six from the Eaton In­ termediate School District chosen to attend. “The key criteria is that the student has to be academically gifted and has to have a lot of curiosity and be willing to ac­ cept a challenge,” said Maple Valley High School Counselor Ward Rooks. “It’s one of my career choices,” Kris explained, “and I just wanted to find out more about it (biomedical technology).” Kris was also among four students taking part in Project Close-Up, a week-long trip to Washington D.C., for students willing to learn more about how their national government functions. Along with Kris was Cara Spoelstra, Ryan Warner and Scott Knoll. “The best part was meeting new people,” said Scott, Stanton'S (517)726-0181 • (517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MMH STRCGT MERMOHTMILie. MICHIGZin 49096 also licenses * aeuif^jitgjiHp iGad.MiH.fe , -- ■nnisi1'-’8 M-25. JUST LISTED! Very nice 4 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres of land. This home has had extensive remodeling. Small barn and some fencing is also included. Call to see this home today! 40 VERMONTVILLE bed­ acres of land with good barn room horn^x i town in and fencing go with this with gara;&* remodeled two story home. CH-87. LOVELY 3 bedroom ranch Priced at $69,900. bordering a small lake on CH-86. FIVE ACRES OF LAND goes approx. 10'A acres of land with this attractive ranch with a walkout basement, home with a nice floor plan. . stone fireplace, formal dining This is priced to sell at only room, 2 baths, 24x36 pole $37,500. barn and some fencing. Great CH-83. 10 ACRES OF LAND go property and priced right! with this great country two L-82. FIVE PARCELS FOR BUILDING story home. Nice U-shaped kitchen, 1'/, baths, 3 bed­ - These parcels range in size rooms, 2'/> car garage and a from approx. 10 acres to 21 pole barn. Good buy at only acres. Good location! $59,500! 70 ACRES of var-j^-nd in the Gun Lak»^. ^. O’,*>old at aucV-44. ONLY $25,000 buys this 3 bedroom home on a nice, tion! CH-85. SMALL HORSE FARM - large shaded lot. L-77. NEED A MOBILE HOME LOT & g jgff •$k with available water and sewer? Just $4,500 with a low down payment will buy this mobile home or building site. Call for more information. JOE & MARGE ANDREWS DENNIS SMITH................. CHRIS STANTON.............. BOB GARDNER................. CINDY DOOLITTLE.......... STEVEN E. STANTON...... KATHLEEN J. SWAN........ noting that kids from Washington, Puerto Rico and Michigan were also on hand for the trip. “It was different seeing the different cultures.” They viewed the monuments and attended seminars each day they were in Washington D.C. where they learned about the various arms of the government. The group also attended an actual Senate hearing during the' May 8-14 event. "The key criteria is that the student has to be academically gifted and has to have a lot of curiosity and be willing to accept a challenge." acres of vacant land with woods and a stream located on a main road. APPROX. 46 LOTS OF RECENT SALES - WE NEED YOUR LISTING! CALL NOW SO WE CAN VISIT WITH YOU AT NO OBLIGATION! ............. 852-0712 ............. 852-9191 ............. 543-0598 ............. 726-0331 ............. 726-0605 ............. 726-0555 (Lansing) 321-3029 The four students had to raise their own money to take part in Project Close-Up, which was open to anyone willing to work to generate the needed funds. “I think it was very wor­ thwhile,” said Cara. “The seminars may not have been exciting but we learned stuff.” Maple Valley government teacher John Hughes accom­ panied the four on the trip. TELL A GRAD YOU'RE GLAD! Shop Hallmark for that special wish. Kris Mahoney, Cara Spoelstra, Ryan Warner and Scott Knoll recently spent a week in Washington D.C. with the Project Close-Up program. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) New Summer Hours June-July-August 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Menu Wednesday, June 1 Goulash, buttered corn, tossed salad, salad dressing, brownie, milk. Thursday, June 2 Meatloaf, hash browns, winter mix, cornbread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, June 3 Chicken-rice dish, spinach, Fr. cut green beans, oleo, cake, milk. Monday, June 6 Veal patty, whipped potatoes, mixed veggies, wheat bread, oleo, fruit mix, milk Tuesday, June 7 Liver creole, broccoli, bak­ ed potato, dinner roll, oleo, cookie. Events Wednesday, June 1 Middleville—Dave Akers speaker. Hastings—Arts & Crafts at 10. Sing-a-long. Delton—Slide show on Japan. Woodland—Robert Byington at 12:30-Nutr. Ed. Thursday, June 2 Middleville—Dave Dim­ mers at 12:00. Friday, June 3 Exercises-Jan Leo, Popcorn. Monday, June 6 Middleville--Lansing Gilbert 11:30 Bingo. Hastings—Bingo. Tuesday, June 7 Hastings—Herb Robert to entertain at 10:30. Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. IfHEramiRMiirKoK 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 If death is such a natural event , why does it seem so unnatural to prepare for it? It’s just human nature. You’re uncomfortable with things you haven’t prepared for. Death makes us all uncomfortable. We can help. We know about the emotions and the practical matters surrounding death and funerals. Call us. Many people not only get their questions answered, but decide to arrange and even pay for funerals before need. It makes them more comfortable. Don’t ignore it any longer. Call for an appointment today. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, MI 49073 (517) 852-0840 �B. DeGrootD. Kellogg R. Sears C. Wolf K. Engel J. Coumaya R. Fisher M. Ewing S. Ells K. Miller J. Brydges M. Evans C. J. A. M. J. P. Carl’s Super Market, E. Baker S. Langer Admire Hess Matson Stambaugh Steortz Ward $. Lenz J. Spidel D. Franklin L. Kienutske M. Walliczek J. Landers D. Dunn J. Hamilton M. Strong M. Hoefler S. Scramlin D. Green IV. Smith D. Siple L. Smith C. Krebs D. Murphy A. Napier R. Norton K. Burd N. Blair B. Stall H. Pontius L. Cooper R. Cook Cooper Upholstery The Carpenter’s Den Country Kettle Cafe Johnny’s Food Mart. Wren Funeral Homes 615 E. Francis Nashville Ph. 852-1764 177 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1043 West Side of Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1551 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 502 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-2471 Hastings City Bank Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. Satellite T.V. Co. 203 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0709 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9500 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0652 Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1501 Hometown Lumber and Rasey Enterprises Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Fuzzy’s Fun Room 117 N. Main Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 105 Washington Nashville 852-9301 637 S. Main Nasvhille 852-9822 141 N. Main Vermontville 726-1040 or 726-1009 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Maple Valley Concrete Prod., Inc. 726 Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 Ken’s Standard Service Furniture Stripping 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0770 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0589 Bob’s Service ShopP 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 470 E. Main St. Vermontville Ph. 726-0257 or 726-0673 O’Dell’s Towing 24 Hr. Service Jim and Ernie’s Farm & Garden Center 538 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-0943 Village Hair Port 111 N. Main Nashville 852-9192 Charlie’s South End Party Store 219 S. State Nashville 852-0882 by Elaine & Stuart Mirror’s Image Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0330 Neil’s Restaurant 174 S. Main Vermontville J.R.’s Party Store 2996 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville 204 N. Queen St. Nashville 517-852-0840 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9561 Vermontville Hardware. Eaton Federal Savings Bank 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 109 S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1380 Wheeler Marine Service Hecker Agency South M-66 Nashville Ph. 852-9609 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 J.J.’s Party Store Powers Service Kent Oil Co. 495 E. Main Vermontville 726-1312 1331/a S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 M-66 at South Village Limits Nashville 852-9210 Maple Valley Implement Inc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 �K. Brock L. Brumm R. Hoyt B. Allerding M. Pipe' B. Roberts D. Morawski T. Hill M. Tilley S. Forell J. Johns P. Bell j. Venton P. Hagon J. Fisher C. Becraft K. Bahs B. Roush A- Carpenter R. Harr D. Butrick D. Dickinson E. Terpening K. Bishop M. Royal T. Kellogg M. Myers M. Eastman M. Brown M. McIntyre T. Dingman A. Ramey L. Root R. Meade P. Thomson R. Halstead H. Dell D. James S. Bowen R. Varney C. Histed V. Jordan A. Walker M. Meehan L. Belcher S. Pixley H. Hummel D. Laverty T. Sargent �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. Moy 31, 1988 — Poge10 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, June 6 •Salad, *Hotdog, *Ravioli, bread and butter, potato salad, pears. Tuesday, June 7 •Salad, ’Sloppy jo’s, •Tuna & noodle casserole, green beans, fruit juice, salad bar. Wednesday, June 8 •Salad, *Burritos, *Corn dogs, com, fruit mix. Thursday, June 9 •Salad, *Pizza, *Peanut butter sand., veg., fruit, no salad bar. Friday, June 10 Last day of school a.m. on­ ly. No lunches. •Choose one entree, extra entree 75 cents each. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, June 6 Pizza, com, pickles, bread and butter, peaches. Tuesday, June 7 Hot ham and cheese, peas, pickles, peaches. Wednesday, June 8 Cooks choice. Thursday, June 9 Hot dogs, potato chips, green beans, mix fruit. Friday, June 10 Last day ofschool, a.m. on­ ly. No lunch. Milk is served with each meal. Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads I Fuller St. School Monday, June 6 Hot dogs, com, applesauce. Tuesday, June 7 Barbeque on bun, green beans, peaches. Wednesday, June 8 Hamburger on bun, french fries, pickles, pears. Thursday, June 9 Cook’s choice for main dish, green beans, butter sandwich, cherry sauce. Friday, June 10 School in a.m. only. Sum­ mer vacation. Have a nice summer! A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. Dog wakes up resident of local burning home by Shelly Suker Tangi Allen of 903 Gregg St. was awakened by her dog at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday to find her house filled with smoke. Being new in the Nashville neighborhood and not wanting to disturb nearby residents, she raced to her car and hustl­ ed to the closest party store to phone firefighters, said Earl Wilson, fire chief of the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Department. Wilson said the fire, believ­ ed to have started in the living room of the home, was fully involved when firemen arriv­ ed at the scene but at no time did the flames bum out of control. Firefighters spent two hours extinguishing the blaze during which time Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris assisted by loaning air tanks to the Nashville firemen. The fire left the insured home and contents a total loss and remains under investigation. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Michigan guaranteed tuition plan video available CbHgHaW/OIIISCLASS OF ... C GRADS OF '88, LOOK YOUR BEST stop at ... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 E. Main., Vermontville, Ml 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Some Evenings by Appt. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Over 75 Eaton County residents attended a May 24th informational meeting on the new guaranteed tuition plan, the Michigan Education Trust (MET). The audience learned the latest details of the pro­ gram from Sabrina Keeley, Assistant Director of the MET. For those interested parents who were unable to attend, the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice has made available a video tape ofthe meeting. The tape and related handout materials can be checked out overnight at no charge. The Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office is located at 126 N. Bostwick Street in Charlotte. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS A THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N MAIN ST" NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, REALTOR GRIcroduoie Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today” JOAN & HOMER WINE DOC OVERHOLT................... DON STEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAVOLI............ RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST .Eves. 726-0223 ... 852-1740 .... 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 Tangi Allen of 903 Gregg St. Nashville, escaped injury Tuesday morning after she was awakened to find her home on fire. Eaton County students learn all about rural life from 4-H program Over 1,050 elementary students from throughout Eaton County recently par­ ticipated in the 1988 “Rural Life. . .Past and Present” program. The program was sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Program, the Eaton Intermediate School District, and Eaton County Farm Bureau, with support from the Gannet Foundation, First of America Bank, Eaton Federal Savings Bank, John and Phyllis Simpson and the Lansing Local of Michigan Milk Producers. Activities included classroom presentations by Eaton County Farm Bureau volunteers and FFA members who gave the students an in­ sight into agriculture and pro­ duction of their food; workbooks for teachers and students; and actual farm tours. Volunteer farm families who hosted tours included Jack and Marian Tirrell, Keith and Jan Tirrell, Duane and Pat Tirrell, Jack and Gloria Penn­ ington, and Dan and Joan Haigh, all of the Charlotte area, Dave and Jo Ballard and Jim and Carolyn Ballard from Onondaga; Howard and Dorothy Hisler from Eaton Rapids; Ron and Jill Mac Naughton and Doug and Pam Lilly from Grand Ledge; Don and Gloria Wetzel from Ver­ montville; and the Paul and Blanche Piepkow family from Olivet. The tremendous support of these farm families and the volunteers who assist with the For Sale COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, GOOD FAMILY HOME 2 story. 7 room, 3 or 4 bedrooms, a good retirement or "starter" home for $29,900. (N-257) I G Enjoy this summer)! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) THORNAPPLE LAKE - kept 3 bedroom family home and barn, excellent location on blacktop $47,500. road. Listed at (CH-217) I 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY " east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms -- 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) West of Charlotte. Maple Valley a ey Schools coos in n 1978 on 1 plus bedrooms, 28x40 po barn, beautiful view, sets high. (CH-251) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE 33 ACRES - HUNTING TERRITORY - building sites, south of Nash- Mostly all tillable. Maple Valley School District. (VL-260) ville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VL-227) Vacant land. PINES & CREEK - Several nice on 10 acres. Many extra buildings (32x64 and 48x32 pole barns) (total 155 acres available w/ 25 acres wooded. Productive soil. . (F-117) 65 ACRES ■ 50 ACRES TILLABLE $9,500 each or 10 acres of WE NEED LISTINGS! rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. GIVE US * CALL IF YOU NEED HELP Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at (VL-252)$45,500. (VL-228) KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Business Services NICE “COUNTRY HOME" VACANT PARCELS: 12 ACRE PARCELS - Well 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” TO “SELL” OR TO “BUY"! LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100 VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 tours and do the cl_a_ssroom programs, the organizations and businesses, along with the interest and cooperation teachers and schools made the program possible this spring. Barry County Extension CALENDAR June 1 - “Canning/Freezing Update,” 10 a.m., Cooperative Extension Service, 301,S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Everyone welcome; no reservations required. June 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 6 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Community Bldg. Hastings. June 8 - 4-H Horse Development Committee, 7:30 p.m. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 9 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation Mtg., 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 11 - 4-H Fishing Workshop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Michigan State University, East Lansing. NURSE AID CLASSES Starting ... June 13, 1988 Two week classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon suc­ cessful completion. No cost for this class. Limited enrollment. Apply in person before June 10 at... Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE RD. — HASTINGS NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, May 18, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. of the Board of Commissioners EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Bales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY' We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 । �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 11 iflnniffiTninnnffffnnnnffliffnnTnnTffninffnnnfflTfflnn Marilyn Sue Furstenau_ Obituaries ELSIE, MICHIGAN - Mari­ lyn Sue (Richardson) Furstenau, 52, of Elsie, formerly of Nashville, passed away Tues­ ........................................................................................................................................................... day, May 24, 1988 at Carson City Hospital in Carson City. Carrie B. Sweetland Mrs. Furstenau was born on April 7, 1936 in Hartford, GRAND RAPIDS - Carrie by three daughters, Thelma Michigan, the daughter of B. Sweetland, 90, of Grand Iler of Richland, Washington, Rapids formerly of Hastings, Grace Kelly of Milford and Ralph and Louise (Bishop) passed away Wednesday, May Lois Williams of St. James; Richardson. She graduated from Hastings High School in 25, 1988 at The Michigan two sons, John Sweetland of Christian Home in Grand Los Angeles, California and 1954. She went on to attend Rapids. Dr. Paul Sweetland of Hast- Western Michigan University Mrs. Sweetland was bom on ings; ten grandchildren; five and graduated in 1956. She February 12, 1898 in great grandchildren; a sister, was married to William Fursteon June 14, 1957. Newfoundland, the daughter Rebecca Sweetland of Grand nau rs ursenau iss survve Mrs. Furstenau survived of Solomon and Sarah (Peter- Rapids. by her husband William; three She was preceded in death daughters, Mrs. Dan (Terry) son) Ball. She was raised in Newfoundland and attended by her husband Albert on May Simgon o,f St. .Johns, Mrys. schools there. She was 30,1984; a son Warren Sweetemployed as a bookkeeper in land in 1930; two grandsons, Andrew (Gayle) Hamilton of Newfoundland before coming David Sweetland and Mark Altamonte Springs, Florida to the United States and to MacLean; a sister, Maggie and Mrs. Chris (Julie) Holley of Battle Creek; three grand­ Detroit in 1922. Langdon; two brothers, children; 1 step-grandson; She was married to Rev. George and Ambrose Ball. father and step-mother, Mr. Albert F. Sweetland on March Visitation will be held Tuesand Mrs. Ralph Richardson of 7, 1923. She has lived in day, May 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Nashville; a sister, Mrs.. Detroit; Stanton, Michigan, Wren Funeral Home. Edward (Louise) Hughes; two Greenville, Michigan; Port­ Funeral services will be held brothers, Ralph Richardson, Jr. land, Oregon; Bronson, Michi- 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, of Charlevoix and William J. gan and Richland, Washing- 1988 at the Wren Funeral Richardson of Kalamazoo; a ton, coming to Hastings in Home in Hastings with Dr. step-sister, Mrs. Edgar (Bever­ 1978. She has been a resident Charles Wagner and Rev. ly) Backe of Hastings; a step­ of The Michigan Christian Kenneth Gamer officiating. brother, Neal Miller of East Home in Grand Rapids for the Burial will be at Hastings Tawas. past two years. She was a Riverside Cemetery. She was preceded in death member of the First Baptist Memorial contributions by her mother in 1955. Church. may be made to Lincoln Lake Funeral services were held Mrs. Sweetland is survived Baptist Youth Camp, Gowen, Friday, May 27,1988 at Carter Michigan. Funeral Home in Elsie. Burial was at Elsie Cemetery. Elizabeth Curtis I • ,d8^- 5*"hkM ""**m"’«MIIIIIIIIIII|| ttCUffii ty.Ml i i w chcal certification J IM rsfopnnt ipnj mk »t cost for this ta[ fltetfotHjraitaj NASHVILLE/KALAMO Elizabeth Curtis, 87, Of the Nashville/Kalamo area passed away Monday, May 23, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Curtis was bom on December 20, 1900, in the Netherlands, the daughter of Peter and Varina (Til) Klont,, She came to the United States and to the Sand Lake, Michigan area as a child and attended schools there. She was married to Elzie Curtis on April 26, 1924. She and her VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE ecial of the Week — MARK MYERS oapple Manor g.;i<_£ aC - HAS1NGS S1NGS ...................... Congratulations from your hardware family! ■•■'etWlafSK*J i Wednesday. 11 husband farmed in the Kalamo area for many years and for nearly ten years she was employed at the Wilcox-Gay Radio Company in Charlotte. She was a member ofthe Kalamo United Methodist Church and W.S.C.S. of the church. Mrs. Curtis is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Virginia Curtis of Nashville; one daughter, Arnie Matve ofFort Wayne, Indiana; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service Rease Note our Sunday Houra HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE PHONE — 726-1121 brothers, Tony Klont of Lansing, Marienus and Frank Klont of Charlotte and one sister, Marie Copp of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie on May 24, 1956, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 26,1988 at the Kalamo United Methodist Church with Rev. J. William Schoettle officiating. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemtery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rep. Fitzgerald seeks re-election Eaton County State Rep. Frank M. Fitzgerald (RGrand Ledge) announced last week that he will seek reelection to a second d term inn the Michigan House. The former Eaton County assistant prosecuting attorney was elected to represent the 56th District in the state legislature in 1986. During his first term, Fitzgerald has supported legislation legislation to to fight fight crime, help job providers and address the needs of senior citizens. He is the chair of the House Republican Task Force on Illegal Drugs and vicechair of the House Senior Citizens and Retirement Committee. Fitzgerald sponsored Public Act 66 of 1988 to give pro­ secuting attorneys the right to seek appeal of light criminal sentences, thereby giving the people of the state the same appellate rights that criminal defendants have had for years. Fitzgerald’s Task Force on Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and relatives for their part in making our 40th wedding anniversary such a memorable day. A very special thank you to our children and grandchildren for hosting the surprise open house. God bless you all. Jack and Marie Garvey Jobs Wanted TIRED OF ALL THAT IRONING? Call 852-9705. WILL BABYSIT: 13 year old, have taken babysitting course at school, 852-1899. Illegal Drugs made 17 specific new business. recommendations to give law Fitzgerald said that longenforcement officials the tools range planning should be ap­ needed to take drug dealers plied to issues such as crime, off the streets. In addition to job competitiveness, senior stronger wiretap and drug citizens’ needs, and revision forfeiture laws, Fitzgerald of the Michigan drain code. also advocates increased efFitzgerald will continue to forts to educate the young make himself available to the against drug abuse. “Law en- people of Eaton County dur­ forcement officials, educa- ing a second term. tional leaders and newspaper “Two-way communication editorial editorial writers writers have all en- allows me to provide Eaton thusiastically supported the County with the best possible plan,” he said. representation in the Combating crime and drugs legislature. It’s my job to is also a concern of many make state government ac­ Michigan job providers. cessible to the people. I con­ Studies show that high crime sider it a privilege to serve the rates remain an obstacle to 56th District,” Fitzgerald communities hoping to attract said. Nancy’s Beauty Shop • HAIR STYLING • TONING • TANNING Starting June 8... 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Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 12 Today's better guns are deserving of better cases for protection by Bob Meddaugh Guns have changed a great deal since the days of Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. So have gun cases. No longer do hunters slide “Old Bess” into a deerskin sleeve to protect it from the elements. The purpose of a gun case is to protect the firearm from physical damage caused by being bumped and banged around when not in use. It also must try to protect firearms from that invisible foe—moisture damage, com­ monly seen as rust or pitting. Gun cases have gone through a number of changes to get to the high-tech state they are now in. Early gun cases First came the simple sleeve of animal hide which offered some protection. During the days of the westward expan- — NOTICE — Regarding Inspectors of Elections Maple Valley School District The Michigan State Board of Elec­ tions will be conducting a training ses­ sion for election inspectors at the Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on June 9, 1988 at T.00 p.m. Anyone interested in being an elec­ tion inspector for the Maple Valley Schools may attend this training ses­ sion. All election workers must be cer­ tified every two years in order to work. All attendees will receive a certificate. Persons interested in being con­ sidered as inspector and in taking the training are asked to send written ap­ plication to the Superintendents Of­ fice, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096. sion, many settlers used only a simple canvas or cloth sleeve to protect their firearms, if they bothered with protection at all. These early cases did pro­ tect the finish from surface damage or scratches from light jostling, but did little to guard against moisture damage or hard knocks. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, cases made with a canvas duck, cover and some type of a padded flannel lining were popular. Even though these protected the firearm from harder knocks, the lining materials still got caught on the muzzle and breech, necessitating ad­ ditional effort to get the lint out of the gun’s working parts. And, as many hunters found out, flannel and other cotton­ based linings were hygroscopic: they absorbed moisture out of the air and held it next to the gun. Many old-timers will remember having to use steel wool on their guns to remove the rust, and then getting their favorite shotgun or rifle re­ blued, to help prevent rusting again, after die gun spent the winter in the basement. This process repeated itself every few years. It’s not as if, without a case, guns would go to rust and fall apart completely; however, many gun owners take the “care and feeding” of their favorite gun very personally. They want to do the best they can to make sure their gun looks as good as it did the day they bought it—if not ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 13, 1988 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 13, 1988. Gun cases offer protection for your modern gun. better. Ideal to shoot for To that end, they continual­ ly searched for a gun case that would be easily transportable, given excellent protection from physical damage and protect the gun while not in action, from moisture damage. Modern materials and technology have allowed the development of gun cases that boast these characteristics. Bob Allen, designer/manufacturer of gun cases and hunting accessories, and also a member of the Trap Shooters Hall of Fame, developed a gun case that gives a firearm total protection. “I found that Cordura” nylon made an outstanding material for the outside of a gun case. It was extremely waterproof and lightweight, and it does not snag, tear, rip or wear out,” Allen explains. “I then tested a number of the modern foam products as materials for padding. I found a high density foam that did not absorb water and bonded it to the Cordura shell. A very tightly woven twill fabric which would not snag of pill was used as the inside liner. “The addition of a self­ repairing nylon zipper and a strong hanging ring resulted in a gun case that was lighter, stronger, more moisture and abrasion-resistant than any gun case I had ever seen,” he adds. New-age styling Reminiscent of the beads and decorations that Davy Crockett supposedly had on his deerskin case for “Old Bess,” the new-age gun cases come in a wide variety of col­ ors, and some are even decorated with famous name wildlife art or personalized embroidery. There’s no question that firearms will continue to im­ prove as new technology develops; only time will tell if gun cases can be made that will be .any better than those currently available. PHONE 945-9554 for... Action Ads!!! 33 Portraits! Featuring a 10x13 Wall Portrait Nowincludesl2All-Occasion Caption Portraits™ THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK, IN THE MORNING, AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK, IN THE EVENING. At the Annual School Election there will be elected one (1) merneber(s) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1992, and two (2) member(s) for unexpired term(s) of one (1) year(s) ending in 1989. 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Poses our selection. Not valid with any other offer. One advertised package per family. $1 each additional subject. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Beatrice Pino Secretary, Board of Education Tubs., June 7 through Sot., Juno 11 Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte AGFA Professional Products �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 13 260 Map/e Valley students honored at annual awards assembly Maple Valley High School’s class of 1988 valedictorian Kim Bahs received the most awards of all at the school’s annual honors assembly Tuesday. High School Counselor Ward Rooks noted that 260 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors were in­ vited to the ceremony which included the largest number of students to receive awards for consistently being on the honor roll. Students were also recognized for their part in varsity and junior varsity athletics, he said, and many took home awards for ex­ hibiting outstanding work in a particular class. Citizenship Awards were given to only two students in Friends of Jim (Ed) and Edna Smith are invited to each grade with the recogni­ share in the celebration of their 50th wedding tion going to freshmen Emily anniversary June 12, at the Nashville United Metho­ Butler and Ryan Rosin; sophomores Scott Knoll and dist Church, from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Kathy Carl; juniors Aaron Walker and Amy Cooley and Illi Hill III III 11 III Illi III II id Illi IIIII Him Dili llllllllmml I lllllll seniors Amy Walker and Kevin Engel. The following are top senior Smiths to celebrate 50th Engagements '* . SS J *! Dean - Baker t S* S* BB , ^Maksti Maksti *• «*< iiv 011 Efforts are underway by the Department of Natural Resources to increase equip­ ment compliance checks on Off-Road-Vehicles, especially for muffler systems lacking the mandatory spark arrestor, which can throw off sparks and create a serious wildfire hazard. More than 12 percent of fleers will be concentrating Michigan’s wildfires are the equipment checks on ORVs in result of faulty motor equip-- high use areas to assure com­ ment on vehicles. Mufflers pliance with the ORV law (PA which lack or contain a faulty 319 of 1975),” said DNR spark arrestor are the major Law Enforcement Division cause of those types of Chief Herb Bums. wildfires, according to DNR ORV equipment violations statistics. are misdemeanors carrying a “DNR conservation of- penalty ofup to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $100 fine. Acceptable spark arrestor mufflers, approved by the U.S. Forest Service, should contain a visible impression of the USFS seal of approval on the spark arrestor. Other equipment guidelines in the We will locate 5-25 financial aid ORV law require vehicles to have both head and tail lights, sources for your higher education. hand and foot brakes, a spring CONTACT... return throttle and to meet SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE EPA noise/emission standards. P.O. Box 53, Nashville, Ml 49073 ORVs are described as a motor vehicle used in off-road recreational travel and include such vehicles as four-wheel drive vehicles, dune buggies, three and four-wheel All­ Terrain-Vehicles, trail motor­ cycles and amphibious and 2501 N. Ionia Rd, air-cushioned vehicles. To obtain information on Vermontville, Mich. other ORV equipment (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) specifications, request a Michigan ORV Guide from the DNR Information Services Center, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909, OPEN EVENINGS 517-373-1220. For a spark arrestor guide of USFS approved spark ar­ restor mufflers, send $3.12 to the Boise Interagency Fire Cache SUPPLY, 3095 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705, and request catalog No. 1363. NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? Business or Trade School? | Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs 726-1108 5:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. were seniors Scot Scramlin, Kevin Engel, Markelle Hoefler, Amy Walker and Kim Bahs. Old Milwaukee and Old Milwaukee Light 12 PACK $V69 + tax & dep. rc $|99 PACK ■ + dep. Bubba 6-PACK ORV’ must meet equipment standards nart Award/Business Scholarship of $1,200 was earned by Brenda Roush. The most awarded students Extension Service offering Strawberry Cookbooks Michigan strawberries — — truely the taste of Spring. One can not attest to really ex­ periencing paradise in the Great Lakes Wonderland until after plucking and eating a handful of indescribable, luscious, red fruit warmed by Michigan sunshine. The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service is offering a 44-page “Strawberry Cookbook” that includes recipes for strawberry gar­ nished, salads, beverages and desserts. The cookbook also covers how to freeze and preserve strawberries for later use with recipes on homemade jams, preserves and jellies. You will also find Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Susan, to Keith Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baker of Olivet. Susan is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Wilson Homes Inc. in Charlotte. Keith is an 1984 graduate of ’ Olivet High School and is also employed by Wilson Homes Inc. A July 2 wedding is being planned. awards: The recipients of the University of Michigan Dic­ tionary Award for Academic Achievement were Scot Scramlin and Trudy Dingman; The Scholar Athlete Award, given to one boy and one girl who are the best combination student/athlete, was given to Kim Bahs and Jeff Fisher; The Zemke Memorial Scholarship of $750 was awarded to Markelle Hoefler and the Sam Sessions Memorial Scholarship was given to Rob Cook and Sheri Forell; Michele Schantz earned both the Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarship and the Nashville Women’s Literary Club Scholarship while Ronda Steinbrecher and Kim Bahs took home Student Council Scholarships; The Vicky Fox-Carey Wolfe Memorial Scholarship went to Diona Morawski and Rob Cook; and the Argubright interesting recipes on making your own strawberry syrup and fruit leather. The cookbook is on sale now at the Extension Office, for $1. Stop by and pick up a copy. The cookbooks can be mailed, include an extra $1 for postage and make check payable to Cooperative Exten­ sion Service and send to 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813. + dep. SLIM JIMS j/Sjoo 2 LITER SAVE 55< we will be open Memorial Day 8 a.m. til 11 p.m. jj.’s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Village Council of the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ... will hold a public hearing on a proposed addi­ tional millage rate of .0393872 mill for operating to be levied in 1988. The hearing will be held on ... June 9,1988 at 7:00 o’clock in the p.m ... at the ... COUNCIL CHAMBERS 204 North Main, Nashville, Michigan If adopted, the proposed additional millage will in­ crease operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes in 1988 otherwise permitted by Public Act 5 of 1982 by 2.5% The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. This notice published by: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 206 NORTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN 49073 (517) 852-9544 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 31, 1988 — Page 14 Celebrating chives, cousin to onion and garlic Careful pesticide handling reduces the risk of poisoning is preferred if the operator wears glasses. A widebrimmed hat will protect the Reading the pesticide con­ scalp and neck from the tainer label and carefully following the directions are chemical when working overhead. the first steps in making a safe A rubber apron and the application. respirator may be required “The label not only gives directions for mixing and ap­ when using certain pesticides. Make sure the respirator is plying the pesticide — it also approved for pesticide use and tells farmers how to protect check to see that it fits proper­ themselves from accidental ly, Doss advises. Keep it exposure,” says Howard clean and wear it. Replace Doss, Michigan State Univer­ cartridge or canister filters as sity Extension agricultural often as specified by accom­ safety specialist. “Wearing panying instruction. the right kind of clothing can Pesticides splashed on help to reduce exposure to clothing must be removed im­ pesticides.” mediately. Wash the exposed Studies show that most skin skin as soon as possible, and exposures to pesticides come launder the contaminated through the hands. Once the clothing separate from other skin is exposed, the chemicals garments before washing it can enter the bloodsteam. again. If possible, wash in a “Farmers should wear separate machine that is used unlined, chemical-resistant only for pesticidegloves when working with any contaminated clothes. agricultural chemical,” Doss Thoroughly wash hands after says. “Gloves long enough to touching contaminated cover at least part of the clothes. operator’s forearms reduce Because pesticide exposure the potential for skin exposure may happen in the field when to the chemical by 95 the farmer is away from runn­ percent.” ing water, Doss recommends Turn up the cuffs of the that operators keep a supply of gloves to catch drips, Doss advises. Always wear a long­ clean water on the application unit. Water will help to wash sleeved shirt with the sleeves off the chemical, reducing the tucked inside the gloves. risk of its entering the Operators need to take care when removing gloves so they bloodstream. As soon as possible, shower with plenty don’t contaminate their hands of soap, making sure to by touching the outside of the thoroughly clean the hair and gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after removing the under fingernails. Doss recommends that gloves. clothes saturated with Anytime it’s possible for chemicals to splash into the pesticides or exposed to un­ operator’s eyes or face, a face diluted chemicals should not shield or chemical goggles be worn again. These clothes should be worn. A face shield should be discarded with emp- By Rober A. Betz, Extension Agri. Agent MW - MM MM M MM M— WM W-TI COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — phone — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — . 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Richards • SALES RLEVSICE • SERVICE • PARTS - We service all brands appliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran In tandem with the first “sighs” of spring — the last ofthe ice finally melting away, newly sprouted leaves rustling in a more temperate breeze — come the first shoots of greenery up through the revital­ ized soil, a sign not only ofmore greenery to come, but also ofthe first edible greens ofthe year that can be foraged for food. Chives are something many people rec­ ognize only in a jar on their spice rack, chopped up and dried. Primarily relegated to mixtures with cream cheese, sour cream dips for chips, or again with sour cream on baked potatoes, this cousin to the onion (as well as to garlic) also makes a unique and delicious addition to salads, vegetable dishes, omelets, souffles and cold or hot meat dishes. Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) and its close relative, the Wild Chive (A. Schoenoprasum variety sibiricum), are available fresh during much ofthe year. But, if foraging in the wilds for your own herbs holds no appeal, or your grocer carries only the dried variety, an even fresher and more convenient approach is to grow your own chives, either indoors or out. They are very hardy, grow easily in a window box or as an attractive border along a flowerbed or walkway, and grow more vigorously and even improve in fla­ vor when the leaves and decorative laven­ der flowers are clipped frequently. Sometimes described as being a mixture between onion and garlic in flavor, chives truly have a taste all their own. They are fresh and pungent but not overpowering. For the imaginative cook, many wonderful combinations can be dis­ covered when chives become part of the culinary process. These two delectable recipes were found in the delightful book, Cooking With Herbs and Spices (Angus & Robert­ son), by Rosemary Hemphill. Creamed Cucumber is an unbeatable composition, incorporating a creamy white sauce. The second recipe, Fish Pie ty pesticide containers. Operators can reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning by wearing clean clothes daily. Farmers who use diazinon, Guthion, malathion or other organphosphate insecticides should have a blood cholinesterase level test before woking with the pesticides. Organophosphate compounds, which are related to nerve gases, are toxic because they interfere with cholinesterase enzymes, which control nerve impulse transmission. Fanners who use such pesticides regularly should have a cholinesterase test at least every two weeks during the season to detect overexposure so corrective measures can be taken before the situation becomes dangerous. Initial symptoms may include headaches, weakness, blurred vision, perspiration and nausea. “Miminizing exposure to pesticides will reduce the risk of accidental poisoning,” Doss warns. “Obviously, a chemical that kills insects has the potential to have a detrimental effect on humans.” 543-3559 WE CARRY ... Serving our country RAF Lakenheath Air Force Base Hospital Thetford, England GIRL, Proud parents, Sgt. Jim and Vickie Friddle, a daughter Megan Elizabeth was born at RAF Lakenheath, Washers Dryers Air Force Base Hospital in Refrigerators Thetford, England. Megan Dishwashers was born on May 24. Grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Microwaves Ranges Dale Cook, first grandchild of Hobin Richards MICROWAVE Mrs. Cook, from Nashville, COUNTER SERVICE AUTHORIZED AGENT ML, and Mr. Merrill Friddle of Burr Oak, MI and Mr. and PARTS FOR Mrs. Anthony Mott of Olivet, ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ML (First grandchild) K * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE Megan is the first great­ [ * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL ! * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Wade Shook of Hastings, and I *HOTPOINT *JENN-AIR Eaperianced, Reliable & Reasonable • ★ MONTGOMERY WARO Mr. and Mrs. Laurence FridSooooooooooocccoecoGooocoocioceooociooooiot*', dle of Nashville, MI. Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral With Herbs, is an easy-to-prepare, sooth­ ing dish, also incorporating a simple white sauce (directions in first recipe). It’s perfect for early spring weather. CREAMED CUCUMBER 2 green cucumbers, or 6 apple cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 cup white sauce Salt and pepper Peel the cucumbers, cut into cubes, put into boiling water and cook a few minutes. Drain. Make a white sauce with 1 14 table­ spoons of butter, 2 level tablespoons of flour and 1 cup ofmilk. Stir in the cucumber, chives, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve hot. looks like coarse cornmeal. Add milk. Mix well to make a soft dough. Tbm out on lightly floured board. Pat out X inch thick. Cut biscuits into 2-inch rounds or cut into 2-inch squares with a knife. Place on buttered baking pan and bake at 450° F. for 12-15 minutes or until biscuits are golden. Makes 12 biscuits. Variation Chive Biscuits: Add X cup chopped chives to flour and shortening mixture. The following recipe for Pecans Toasted With Chives, selected from Billy Joe Ta­ tum ’s Wild Foods Field Guide And Cook­ book (Workman), makes for an excellent and unusual snack, sure to be enjoyed by friends and family alike. PECANS TOASTED WITH CHIVES FISH PIE WITH HERBS cups cooked flaked fish cups white sauce tablespoon chopped chives dessertspoon chopped parsley dessertspoon chopped walnuts Salt, pepper, grated nutmeg Stir the fish into the white sauce. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Put into a fireproofdish and top with herbs and wal­ nuts. Brown in a medium oven and serve with slices of lemon and very thin brown bread and butter. For an innovative change in biscuits, try this variation on Hot Biscuits, culled from More Fast & Fresh (Ballantine) by Julie Dannenbaum. 3 V/i 1 1 1 HOT BISCUITS 1 tablespoon butter for greasing baking pan 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons butter % cup milk Butter a baking sheet. Put flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a bowl. Rub in the 4 tablespoons butter until mixture cups shelled pecan halves beef bouillon cubes, crumbled cup dried chopped chives cup ('/z stick) butter Salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired 1. Preheat oven to 300°. 2. Toast pecans in shallow pan in oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add crumbled bouillon cubes, chives, and butter, mixing well. 4. Return to oven for 15 minutes and continue to toast, again stirring often. 5. Add salt and pepper, if desired. 6. The nuts may be served immedi­ ately, warm or cool, or stored in an airtight container for future use. They will keep for a month in the cupboard, or indefi­ nitely if frozen. Makes about 1 quart. To dry your own chives, the author sug­ gests clipping a clump of already cut and washed stems into short pieces, Xs to X inch long, and spreading them on a wire drying rack or in a colander. They should be left to dry for about a week in a dark, dry Warm place, until they are brittle. Store in an airtight container. 4 4 */z % M.V. girls track team wins SMAA league championship The Maple Valley girls track team traveled to C.W. Post Field in Battle Creek last Wednesday and came away with their first-ever overall league title. The girls who went 6-0 in S.M.A.A. dual meets took first at the league meet just seven points ahead of Olivet. Taking first at the league meet and gaining all con­ ference honors - were Kelly Hoefler in the discus, Heidi Reese in the shot put with a school record throw off 33 feet 7 inches; Karris True in the high jump, 110 hurdles and 330 hurdles; Deanna Hagon in the 880 yard run; the two mile relay team of Angie Smith, Tammy Ashley, Michelle Reid and Deanna Hagon; the 440 yard relay team of Kristin Reid, Karris True, Deanna Hagon and Heidi Reese, and the mile relay team of Tammy Ashley, Kelle Kiger, Kristin Reid and Deanna Hagon. Also placing for the Lions were Ronda Steinbrecher tak­ ing second in the shot put and discus; Angie Smith-5th in the mile run; Heidi Reese-4th in the 100 yard dash; Tammy Ashley-5th in the 440 yard dash; Amy Rasey-4th in the two mile run; and the 880 yard relay team of Kristin Reid, Tammy Ashley, Kelle Kiger and Heidi Reese took third. Karris True set a new league record in the high jump with a jump of 5 feet 3 inches, as did Deanna Hagon in the . I 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Daily Call 880 yard run with a time of 2:26.2 seconds. The girls will end their season Tuesday, May 31, at Hastings for the Barry County Invitational. JIM & ERNIE'S FARM & CARDEN CENTER 301 S. Main, Nashville • 852-0770 50# Cracked Com...... 50# Triumph Rabbit Food $g5O 70 50# Wild Bird Seed $820 Flea collar's ... $190 (Dog & cat) LAST DAY TO ORDER CHICKS IS JUNE 12th CHICK DAY IS JUNE 17th 50#Tuffys Golden Chunks 21% 5 1 230 COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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If all goes right, when it figures out that it’s been tricked, it’s too late. Casting a lure has much in common with throwing a baseball or football, and sw­ inging a golf club or tennis racquet. In each sport, in­ cluding fishing, the partici­ pant must pay attention to three steps. A baseball pitcher winds up, throws and follows through, and so does a foot­ ball quarterback. The golfer and tennis player use tools—the club and the rac­ quet. These athletes are con­ cerned with bringing the club or racquet back, hitting the ball, and following through. In casting, anglers swing the rod back, then come for­ ward and release the line, while following through by pointing the rod in the direc­ tion of the target. Women have long been equal in fishing because it doesn’t take muscle—just coordination, patience and practice. Casting may be more dif­ ficult than some of the other sports because there are more elements involved—such as the rod, the reel, the line and the lure or bait. A fisherman still must con­ trol how he stands and shifts his weight, and must be able to master overhand, sidearm or underhand casting motions just like a ball player or golfer. There are just as many demands on an angler’s sense of touch and timing. Like good pitchers, fisher­ man must have an assortment of deliveries if they are to be successful. The fishing ex­ perts at Du Pont, which manufacturers “Stren” and new “Prime Plus” fishing lines, recommend mastering all types of casting techniques to be successful. A power cast, a cast design­ ed to hurl baits long distances, is the equivalent to throwing overhand or hitting a tennis smash. It starts with the rod pointed straight in front of the angler at the desired target, with about a foot of line and lure hanging off the tip. The angler swings the rod straight back behind the head and, in the same motion, whips it forward, releasing the line. The follow-through carries the rod back to the original straight-ahead position. The underhand cast, useful when overhanging limbs or brush are in the way, starts the same way. However, the backswing is underhand and very short, with just the tip of 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call r I* 9 to 5:30 Daily the rod being raised. The rod is then flicked down and back as the line is released. There are many other specialized types of casts, such as flipping, pitching and skip-casting. The goal of the cast, like the pitch, pass, chip shot and tennis stroke, is to hit the target, and accomplished anglers can do it as accurately as any other athletes. Lady anglers have outfished their male counterparts for years, even from the back of the boat, with accurate lure presentations. Casting is just like any other sport. The pro­ per techniques provide the best results. Prices Effective June 1 Thru 7,1988 America’s Garden Center Sale Price Jerry Baker, America’s Master Gardener OPEN: MON.-SAT. 9-9 Recommends... 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Quantity Rights Reserved � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-06-07.pdf dd3d39a24bd958167ba1627281e90800 PDF Text Text SWN 0 8 ig88 Hastings PublicL 21 S. Church St reet ree Hastings, MT. aoa so ^•5. 490S6 *’*'•>* Na NGS PUBLIC LIBRARY uso y,. rop „ nc. UTH URCH STREEP-. GS NxId'IIG xId'IIG A.N 4905 4905F Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 44 — Tuesday, June 7, 1988 Two men unopposed for Maple Valley School Board seats by Shelly Sulser A Maple Valley Board of Education appointee and a newcomer to public office are unopposed candidates for board seats in the June 13 school election. Richard J. Ewing of 10076 Nashville Hwy. was ap­ pointed until the coming elec­ tion to fill a vacancy on the board Feb. 29 after the resignation of former board president Loren Lehman. Now, Ewing wants to fill the remaining year of Lehman’s four-year term. Harold D. Stewart of 177 Maple St., Vermontville, is making his first bid for public office, seeking a four year chair being vacated by trustee Ron Tobias who chose not to seek re-election. Ewing, 42, is the owner of Ewing Well Drilling of 10076 Nashville Hwy., Vermont­ ville and is the father of two Maple Valley High School students and one graduate. He is a 1963 graduate of Vermontville High School and he later attended Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. Ewing also served three years in the Army and is married to the United States Military Academy, West Point in New York. Stewart’s wife, Sharon, is the Vermontville Village Clerk. v As an active resident of his community, Stewart is a member of the Community Home Improvement Program, the Vermontville Housing Committee, the Vermontville Fire Department, the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, the Maple Valley FFA Alumni, the Vietnam Veterans Maple Valley Chapter 329; the Air Force Sergeants Association, the Air Force Association and the National Guard Associa- Harold D. Stewart Ann Ewing. He has been affiliated with Apprentice and Journeyman Sheet Metal Workers; served two years as recording secretary and on the executive board for Local 360; served as vice president and president of his district in the Michigan Well Drillers Association and was a state director for the Michigan Michigan Well Well Drillers Drillers Association. “I am a candidate for tion of Michigan. “I believe in the Maple Valley School System,” he said. “I think it’s a good system. I want to do what I can to help make it better. I would like to see a two-prong approach to education. One would be college preparatory; the other training for the im­ mediate entrance into the job market upon graduation. I don’t think our vocational education program does well enough.” He added that his basic philosophy as a board member “will be to get the most education for the kids at Maple Valley with the dollars we have to spend. I believe in extra curricular activities because they are an important part in developing drive and ambition.” The Maple Valley School District is currently involved in a search for a new school superintendent to replace the retiring Carroll J. Wolff. The board is also presently work­ ing to alleviate a problem with overcrowding in the classrooms. A cluster ar­ rangement whereby the buildings would be used to house only certain grade levels has been proposed by a Continued on page 2 Richard J. Ewing trustee for the Maple Valley Schools because I feel my past experience on various boards will help guide my decisions in the coming year,” he said. Stewart, 41, is a heavy mobile equipment machine mechanic at the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek. His son, Kevin, is a junior at Maple Valley High School. Another son, Dean, is a Maple Valley High School graduate and is now attending Nashville man arraigned in Eaton County for fleeing and eluding by Shelly Sulser A 19-year-old Nashville man who led police from seven agencies on a chase through three counties May 21 has been arrainged in Eaton County’s 56th District Court and is awaiting a June 13 preliminary examination. Raymond Demry Wolcott was arraigned on charges of fleeing and eluding police on the date of his arrest by Eaton County Sheriffs Deputies. The chase for Wolcott began at about 2 a.m. on May 21 after Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje observed Wolcott allegedly squealing his tires on South Main Street in the village and driving without lights. After an at­ tempt by Koetje to talk to the subject, Wolcott fled at a high rate of speed north out of the village on M-66, Koetje said. Koetje engaged pursuit, assisted by Eaton County Sheriffs deputies and other officers. Wolcott eventually surrendered to police in In­ gham County and was ar­ rested, deputies said. In addition to the Eaton County charges, Wolcott has been charged by Koetje in Barry County District Court on addtional fleeing and eluding charges. Koetje said fleeing and eluding is a misde­ meanor carrying a one year jail penalty and a sizeable fine. He is currently free on bond from both counties. Rev. Glenn Litchfield, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 329 chaplain, speaks to those attending the dedication in Vermontville. Nearly 2,000 attend dedication ceremonies of Veterans Monument in Vermontville by Shelly Sulser Thirty-three Eaton and Barry County Vietnam War casualties, prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action were remembered last week at a momentous dedication of a momument erected in their honor in Vermontville. Nearly 2,500 veterans. family members of the men named on the monument, and local citizens attended the May 30 ceremony following Continued on page 6- Ninty-one seniors say good-bye to Maple Valley schools The Maple Valley graduates await the distribution of the diplomas. by Shelly Sulser Sixth grade camp in 1982 formed a bond that would not be broken for the Nashville and Vermontville youngsters who Sunday said goodbye to Maple Valley school days at their 1988 commencement. Salutatorian Amy Walker recounted for her fellow graduates how the two sets of students from two towns were introduced during that annual sixth grade camp activity which proved to be the start of permanent friendships. She recalled how they were no longer separate but became a united entity upon the arrival into the seventh grade in one school building, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High. r‘Friends are friends forever ifthe Lord’s the Lord of them,” she said, quoting from the well known Michael W. Smith song. Amy was among 91 seniors who were handed their diplomas during Maple Valley High School graduation exer­ cises held on the Fuller Street Football field. After hearing Amy’s salutatorian address, the audience heard words of advice from Dr. Paul Ohm, president of Kellogg Com­ munity College. “You have a long life ahead of you,” he said. “Statistics show that females live to the early to mid-80s and males live to the early to mid-70s on the average. In the year 2050, most of us won’t be here. You’ll retire in about 48 years or in the year 2036 and then most of you will be about 65. “You’re joining the ranks of the workers of America... You’re entering the employment market dur­ ing a period of economic change. Most of us don’t know what we’ll be doing 10-15 years from now but here’s some advice.” Ohm told the graduates to use all the resources at their disposal. “Try to focus not on a specific job but a career area where there are severaljobs,” he suggested. “Think about what you can’t stand doing and for gosh sakes, don’t try to do that. Think about your strengths and weaknesses. Use the process of elimina­ tion. Take every advantage available to you. And lastly, draw upon the people around you. They know your future is their future and they want you to succeed.” He added that the students should realize that whatever Continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 2 91 seniors say good-bye to M.V. Continued from front page Superintendent Carroll Wolff welcomes the seniors and the audience to commencement. choice they make is not a choice that is forever. “You can change your mind,” he said. “Keep going and the important thing is to never give up. up.” Valedictorian Kim Bahs also gave a brief speech. Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter made their ahnu^ Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation award presentation during the commencement ceremonies. Jarvie noted that last year’s first scholarship presenation from the foundation was for $200. This year, $1,500 taken from interest on foundation donations was divided bet­ ween Dorothy Jean Butrick, Trudy Dingman and Annette Powers. Handing out diplomas were Maple Valley Board of How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? No problem. Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond our homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. And, it's a very affordable protection to have. Just ask your "no problem" Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Mortgage Life Insurance can be no problem for your home and family. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency (Cluto-Owners Insurance JL • — Lite Home-Car Business 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE cee arer collects her diploma, shaking hands with Maple Valley High School Assistant Principal Ed Sampson as Principal Larry Lenz presents the class. Education members Ron Tobias, Charles Viele and Richard Ewing. The Rev. Glenn Litchfield gave the invocation and the benediction, Superintendent Carroll Wolff welcomed the crowd and the seniors and the Randy Sears joins Maple Valley Band performed his classmates under the direction of Dennis in the Vanderhoef. traditional changing-of the tassel ritual. Two men run unopposed for Maple Valley School Board positions Continued from front page citizens committee. “I feel it is very important to choose the right superinten­ dent for Maple Valley,” he said. “With the facts I have been given, I am against the cluster system at this time. I prefer adding a classroom or two to each of the schools as enrollment increases.” He also noted he feels that curriculur coordination should be handled by the superinten­ dent and principals at all schools in the system. “Meetings should be held monthly between these building heads to keep cur­ riculum communication open,” Stewart said. Stewart said he is qualified to serve on the board because he holds an associates degree from Kellogg Community College and because “I care about Maple Valley kids and what happens to them. I feel I have a good feeling for the pulse of the community. I have two children of my own; one currently attending Maple Valley High School and the other a Maple Valley graduate attending West Point. In my work at the Air Guard, I get involved in budgeting, delega­ tion of authority, appraisals of personnel; as well as working in my trade as a heavy vehicle maintenance mechanic, managing a shop for the tradi­ tional guardsmen.” 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. -Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11 N. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Owner-Darlene Hughes Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Doors Open 5:30 -Early Birds 6:15 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-5; Saturdays 9-? A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... .10 a.m. A.M. Worship......... ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ...7 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. Thursday Night: Bible Study................... 7 p.m. THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM •’The Mirrors image'* _1|JG HlUOtt lUiaae.. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA IMER STYLES North State, Nashville REV. LYNN WAGNER Maple Valley Athletic Boosters SIZZLING Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Voters can go to the polls from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in precincts 1 (Kellogg School gymnasium in Nashville) and 2 (Maplewood School in Ver­ montville) June 13. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/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....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ..9:15 a.m. 0:30 a.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 —- Page 3 Solutatorian Amy Walker recalls school days with her classmates during her speech. Graduate Jody Spidel plays clarinet with the Maple Valley band for the final time. Richard Meade bows his head in reverence during the benediction. Maple Valley High School class of 1988 Valedictorian Kim Bahs addresses her fellow graduates at commencement exercises Sunday. Danielle Burg (left) marches to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance just prior to the beginning of commencement. joyduring the recessional after graduation. COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark Don Steinbrecher, Realtor Assoc. Home Ph. 1.517-852-1784 If you are thinking of selling your home or re-listing, we can offer you ... Free Market Analysis Well Placed Advertisements Qualified Buyers Outstanding Financing Programs ■* Home Warranty Program * Peace of Mind * * * * — OFFICE PHONE — 852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Real Estate .227 N. Main, Nashville,, Michigan OVER 1200 MOVIES! New Releases ... Weeds' • Running Man • No Mans Land • Someowne to Watch over me • The Sicilian • The Witch of Eastwick. COMING SOON: Fatal Attraction • Full Metal Jacket • Benji The Hunted • Iron Weed. Movie Rentals ... Mon., Tues. & Thurs. $1.50 • Wednesday $1.00 • Friday and Saturday $2.00 I VCR Rentals ... $3.00 New Releases $2.50 ••••••••a ixias movies 1 PRE-ORDER E.T. /ah HOURS: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 1Q p.m. Sat. everyday Now w $1895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 4 Graduation customs have changed but proud relatives remain same Community interest in the annual commencement ceremonies has remained con­ stant since Nashville’s first high school graduation in 1887. An elaborate affair fill­ ed with all the * ‘pomp and cir­ cumstance” normally associated with such an event, it drew an overflow crowd to the Methodist Church to watch four seniors receive diplomas. Graduation time evolved into an exciting season, featuring wellattended programs leading up to the grand finale. Although there were gradual changes in com­ mencement class sizes, attire and location, one thing did not change: the pride and support of the local townspeople and community at large in sending their latest “crop” of seniors out into the world. Each ofthe four receiving a diploma in 1887 had com­ pleted a three-year course of study, which then constituted a high school education at Nashville’s new 1885 Union school. Although there were only four graduates in 1887, there were 300 pupils (including elementary grades) enrolled at Nashville that school year. High school students equaled roughly onefifth of the total number. The high ratio of “drop outs” in that day is clearly evidenced by the tiny tallies of early graduating classes, which did not top seven from 1887 through 1892. There were no graduates at NHS in 1890 because that year the high school curriculum was increased from a three to a four-day course of study. The number of seniors receiving diplomas gradually increased, also. In 1898, the commencement class had risen to 17 members. As senior classes expanded so did activities associated with commencement: Baccalaureate, Junior-Senior reception (an early version of the present-day prom), Class Night program, and the alum­ ni banquet and reunion. Another noticeable change that evolved over the years was the traditional attire for graduates. In the early years the girls wore formal, long white gowns of their own choosing; the boys wore dark suits. “Customs have certainly changed over the years,” reflected the late Kenneth A. Meade in a 1980 letter to this writer. “Even when I graduated [from NHS] in 1921 the boys had special dark graduation suits and the girls, special dresses. Now they use caps and gowns which cover almost any kind of garb underneath." In Meade’s graduating class the girls wore middy-bloused outfits with dark-colored shoulder scarves for their for­ mal class picture taken in front of the summer house at Putnam Park. Nashville’s first graduation drew such a large crowd to the Methodist Church that the doorways were packed and many were unable to gain admittance. The following year the ceremony was moved to the opera house, located on the opposite side of Washington Street, a half-block to the west. By then, the 1876 frame building had become the focal Memories of the past point of most of Nashville’s social life. With a 22 foot high ceiling, balcony stage at one end and gallery at the other, and a house floor equipped with portable chairs, the facility lent itself to a wide variety of community events. Graduation time brought a jiiiiiiiiiiiii!imiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiii!iiHH)iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiuunuiiui!iiiiiinm H. S. Orchestra Selection (Ctnnmcnremerrt ^Exercises Naslj&tUe Jftgl] JBchool Vonda Calkins Salutatory Duet Vesta Gutchess and Vonda Calkins -TheSweet Girl Graduates”—Act I., Prepara­ tions “The Sweet Girl Graduates”—Act II.. More Preparations rbcrtinq on by Susan Hinckley Piano Solo June fl|c sixteenth • • • Solo ........................... Selma Lundstrum Charlotte B. Hyde Lois Bacheller Harold Bahs Vesta A. Gutchess Elsie Q Irvine Alice M. Brumm Zellmah Hart Mabel A. Parks Muri L. Flory Jennett E. Furniss Kenneth A. Mead Elsie Irvine -The Sweet Girl Graduates”—Act 111., The Great Night nineteen tfaentn-one Vonda E. Calkins Charlotte Hyde Class Motto: “No Elevator to Success. * Stairs” The Take “The Sweet Girl Graduates'* — Epilogue. Three Years Later ©pera ^joiise Claw Song SarraLaureair, CC^urrl], ^Sunday, tfje ttxrtlfif], Brb. J0. <5um>cr Class Flower: Sweet Pea Class Colors: Purple and Gold Class of 1921 Valedictory Mabel Parks Selection - H. S. Orchestra Junior Reception—Monday, June 13 Class Night—Wednesday, June 15 In 1921, Nashville's high school commencement occurred in mid-June (on Thursday, the 16th) and was preceded by Baccalaureate, Junior Reception and Class Night, all within the same week. Note that according to the program on this invitation, there was no traditional graduation speaker. Except for the selections bythe high school orchestra, the 13 graduates handled all presentations, including a three-act skit. Solemn addresses were featured at Sunday's Baccalaureate services, held (in 1921) at the local Methodist Church. special glow to the opera house. For many years commence­ ment activities were centered in that half-block of Washington Street between the Methodist Church and the opera house. Nashville’s Union School was destroyed by fire in February, 1902, and was im­ mediately replaced with an even more impressive brick edifice on the same site. But it wasn’t until the W.K. Kellogg addition was made to that building in 1936 [and which still serves as the present-day Kellogg School] that there were adequate facilities in the schoolhouse to stage com­ mencement exercises there. The spacious new auditorium-gymnasium with balcony and stage which were part of the Kellogg addition then became the center of Nashville’s high school com­ mencement events. That ushered in the era of caps and gowns; and relatives and friends continued to beam with pride at Nashville’s newest graduates, just as others had generations before. Adult Graduation set for Wednesday June 8 The Maple Valley Adult Education graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. A reception for family and friends of the graduates will be held in the cafeteria follow­ ing the ceremony. The public is invited to attend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG 40 Bob Blake — JUNE 9 — Nashville's Class of 1921 is seen in this photo at Putnam Park, dressed in graduation attire. From left, front row, are: Kenneth A. Meade, Harold Bahs, Muri Flory; middle row: Alice Brumm, Jennett Furniss, Mabel Parks, Lois Bacheller, Zellmah Hart; back row: Supt. Chauncy S. Harmon, Vesta Gutchess, Vonda Calkins, Selma Lundstrum, Elsie Irvine, and Charlotte Hyde. Harmon, subject of a 1980 Memories story, served the local school district as superintendent and teacher of chemistry and physics in the World War I era. He was considered an educator of the highest caliber; inspired his students to pursue higher goals. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 5 Two Maple Valley teams take top spots at Eaton Math competition This Maple Valley seventh grade team of (from left) Dan Finkler, Joel Butler, Dean Beardslee and Renee Rosin finished first in the Ninth Annual Eaton Area Math Day at Olivet College recently. Eighth graders (from left) Chris Musser, Jacob Williams, Cabe Allen and Jim Edinger took home a second place trophy for their achievement at the math day competition. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) the students were given eight Nashville. minutes to solve 40 problems, “This is the best we’ve while in “Dual Dig,” done,” said Maple Valley students worked in pairs to High School counselor Judy solve 30 story problems in 45 Hager. “I’d say it was a credit minutes. The The third third event, event, to their math teachers and “Jeopardy,” was similar to themselves.” the television game show of the same name where con­ testants competed in eight math categories. The second place overall eighth grade team consisted of Chris Musser, Jacob Williams, Cabe Allen and Jim Edinger, while the second place sixth grade team from Maple Valley included Bran­ dy Lov, Cheri Sessions, Frank Bryans and Dwight Peebles, eees, aall o of Kellogg e og Elementary School iin Each student was awarded a certificate for their achieve­ ment at the math day, held at Olivet College, where at total of 32 Maple Valley youngsters participated in the competition. Congratulations ’88 Grad Maple Valley's ninth grade math team of (from left) Tina Yost, Jennifer Swartz, Dawn Othmer and Ryan Rosin was first over seven other schools competing at the math contest. by Shelly Sulser Three more trophies have been added to the awards case at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School thanks to two first place teams and one second place team that proved their math skills at the Ninth An­ nual Eaton Area Math Day recently. Competing against Eaton Rapids, Holt, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Bellevue, Pot­ terville and Olivet, Maple Valley’s seventh grade team of Dan Finkler, Joel Butler, Dean Beardslee and Renee Rosin finished the three math events with the best overall score. Maple Valley’s ninth grade Nashville Garage Sales scheduled for June 18 The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the fifth annual com­ munity garage sales in the village June 18 where all residents are encouraged to take advantage of the event to sell those unwanted items. The Chamber will advertise the addresses ofpeople having the sales for a $2 fee and will provide them with garage sale signs, said event chairperson Mike Thorne, owner of Nashville Hardware. Thome said the sales prov­ ed successful last year when 32 residents participated in the annual Chamber activity. Those interested in having their sale advertised by the Chamber can register at Nashville Hardware. Kids Come meet ... RONALD McDONALD ( for magic tricks and stories at the Vermontville Public Library Tuesday, June 14, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. 9 team also had the best score of all ninth graders competing. Tina Yost, Jennifer Swartz, Dawn Othmer and Ryan Rosin took home a first place trophy after successfully com­ pleting the various math pro­ blems included in the three events. In “Quick Calculations,” Ed Sheldon We’re proud of you Grandma Frost, Aunt Roberta, Uncle Jack and Will 5th ANNUAL Nashville Community jj|kCARACE SALE Saturday, June 18 REGISTER YOUR SALE AT NASHVILLE HARDWARE 2.00 registration fee and your address will be advertised. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 6 Nearly 2,000 attend dedication of Veterans Monument in Vermontville voitun»acj.«ipro™fs Close to 200 servicemen and women marched to the village park in Vermontville in a silent parade preceding the monument dedication. Nearly 2,500 people attending the dedication of the Vietnam veterans monument in Vermontville May 30 included a group of disabled veterans like this one saluting the men named on the monument who gave their lives for their country. (Maple Valley News photos by Ted Snodgrass) Continued from front page purchased (through donations) an afternoon silent parade to by the Maple Valley Chapter the village park of about 200 of the Vietnam Veterans of veterans from around the America, were U.S. Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe, state. Observers heard Col. John Vietnam veteran and historian Rowland, 72nd Support Gilbert Apps, Vermontville Brigade Commander at the Village President Sue Air National Guard Aviation Villanueva, Vietnam Veterans Support Facility remind them of America State Chairman to ‘ ‘hate the war but don’t hate Pat Kline and Ireta Mohre, sister of war casualty Glenn the Vietnam veteran.” Also on hand for the dedica­ L. Fetterman. Maple Valley VVA Chapter tion of the new monument, MATINEE HARNESS RACES Ionia Fairgrounds SUN., JUNE 12 • 1 P.M. Admission $2.00 Sister of Vietnam war casualty Glenn Fetterman of Charlotte, Ireta Mohre, addresses the crowd as Col. John Rowland of the Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility waits his turn to speak. Also on hand were members of the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Band. Styling for Women, Men and Children President Harold Woodman noted that Col. Rowland had been responsible for arranging for the helicopter flyovers that took place during the monu­ ment dedication, which he said was for the surviving family members. “It went over real well,” Woodman said. “They thought it was the neatest thing in the world. They really appreciated it.” He added that the Maple Valley High School band at­ tended the ceremony as well to perform the National Anthem, “America the Beautiful” and Taps. Appointments Only Tues, Wed., Thurs., Fri. i Evening Saturday 9 - ? Wednesday — Owner Dorothy McMillen SR. CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casa rove • Ph. 852-9667 BOBBIE'S 230 N. 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KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. VOGT CHAPEL WREN FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 7 M.V. Jr. High Track team wraps up season The Maple Valley Junior High track team, coached by Ed Boldrey, consists of (back row, from left) Chris Cooley, David Lingholm, Matt Carpenter, Steve Ainsworth, Assistant Coach Terry Hall, Nicky Grinnage, Ben Ashley, Kyle Neff, Tom Dunham, Kelly Eastman, Brian Brandt, Tony Eye, Derek Morawski and Aaron Patrick, (middle row) Brian Dennis, Janet Pool, Janet Boldrey, Rachelle Cheeseman, Samantha Hughes, Jennifer Phenix, Marcie Reid, Tom Snyder, Jack Cripe, Chris Varney, (front row) Renee Rosin, Dede Cantrell, Stacy Wood, Kim Thompson, Tracy TenEyck and Amanda Rugg. (photo supplied) The Maple Valley Jr. High School boys’ and girls’ track teams traveled to Olivet May 13 for the Southern Michigan Athletic Association League meet where a number of first place awards were captured by the local runners. Taking first place for the boys team was Brian Dennis in the 100 low hurdles while Derek Morawski, Aaron Patrick, Matt Carpenter and Brian Brandt took second in the 440 yard relay race and Aaron Patrick was third in the pole vault. The girls team took fourth place overall with Janet Boldrey finishing first in the long jump and 100 yard dash. Rachelle Cheeseman was se­ cond in the 440 relay along The Maple Valley girls track team ran up 78 points last Tuesday to win its firstever Barry County meet, Delton was second with 59 points, Hastings third with 54 points, Middleville fourth 144 SOUTH- MNH STR££T MCRMOHIMILLC, MICHIGAN 49096 852-1717 SOLD AT AUCTION! approx. 30 acres located near d Il if you are thinking of selling. We Wayland. Be s> ioV-d ll be happ>9 visit with you at no obligation about selling your property at auction. M-25. LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS Nice 4 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. This home has had extensive remodel­ ing. A small barn and some fencing for horses is included. CH-85. GREAT FOR HORSES - 40 acres of land with a good barn with box stalls go with this remodeled two story home. Priced at only $69,900. V-44. ONLY $25,000 buys this 3 bedroom home on large shaded lot. a nice, • HAIR STYLING • TONING • TANNING Starting June 8... Laurie will be working Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays SPECIAL for the Month of June on WEDNESDAYS ONLY Laurie will be offering ... s500 Off PERMS — Gift Certificates — Any Amount. For Graduation. HOURS: Toning & Tanning Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Salon Tues, thru Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 157 South Main, Vermontville Phone - 726-0330 with Janet Pool, Janet Boldrey and Kelly Eastman, who was also the third place award winner in the 100 yard dash. Janet Pool was third in the 440 With 42 and Lakewood fifth with 19 points. Taking first for the Lions were Heidi Reese in the shot put, Karris True in the high jump, Deanna Hagon in the 880 yard run, and the two mile relay team of Angie Smith, Amy Rasey, Michelle Reid, and Deanna Hagon. Also placing for the girls were Ronda Steinbrecher 2nd discus, 4th shot put Karris True 2nd long jump, 2nd high hurdles, and 2nd low hurdles; Michelle Reid 2nd mile run, 3rd 880 run and 3rd two mile run; Kelly Hoefler 3rd discus; Kelle Kiger 4th high jump and 3rd low hurdles; Tammy Ashley 5th 440 yard dash; Kristen Reid 5th long jump; Angie Smith 5th mile run; Amy Rasey 2nd two mile run; the 880 yard relay team of Kristen Reid, Ashley, Kiger and Reese took 3rd; the 440 yard relay team of K. Reid, Ashley, Hagon and Reese; and the mile relay team of Ashley, Kiger, K. Reid, and Hagon took 3rd place. The girls will have their awards night this Thursday night in the high school auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. COKE 6/12-oz. Cans $199 M-24. 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Call 852-9503. ■ Vljy£|y instant Hubba Bubba POP 6-Pack +oe oep 2-Liter $|79 ggc LOTTERY ■ BUSCH S"/WS IO+TOX1 Night Crawlers VIDEOS NEW HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8-11; Friday & Saturday 8-12; Sunday 10-10 2996 N. Ionia Road RMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 8 Lions shutout Pennfield 3-0 for share of diamond championship Maple Valley’s Lion baseball team clinched at least a share of the SMAA Cham­ pionship with a 3-0 victory last Tuesday over arch-rival Pennfield. The win was extra sweet for winning pitcher Scot Lenz, who had lost a tough 2-1 deci­ sion to the same school a week earlier. Mickey Tilley had the only hit for Maple Valley, but it was a big RBI double in the first inning off losing, pitcher Doug Booker. Rich Varney walked to lead off the first, stole second and score on Tilleys blast. That was all that Lenz needed as he fanned 13 and walked no one on his way to his ninth win and 2nd shutout. The Lions scored twice more, in the 3rd and 5th when Brock DeGroot walked and eventually scored on errors. The Lions continued their Nashville Police car. Can be seen at the Village of Nashville during business hours. Bids will be opened on June 9. The Village has the right to accept or reject all bids. winning ways and Lenz con­ tinued to hold down opposing hitters. The pre-district for Maple Valley was in Leslie on Friday and the Lions held on to win a tough 2-1 ballgame. Once again Rich Varney and Mickey Tilley teamed up offinsively to take an early one, nothing lead. Rich walk­ ed and moved to second on a ground out. Went to third on a passed ball and scored when Tilleys fly ball was mishandl­ ed in center field. Scot Lenz kept the Leslie bats quiet and helped his own Cause with a long home run in the sixth for a 2-0 lead. Leslie scored in the seventh on 2 singles and had the tying run a second when Brock DeGroot made a fine play a short stop to end the game. Lenz won a tenth game giving up six hits and really gave credit to the team’s defensive for the win. This Saturday is the district and Maple Valley will be hosting. The teams par­ ticipating will be Pennfield against East Jackson and Dansville against the Lions, with the winners playing for the title at 3:30. Junior golf league forming June 13 Krunchers POTATO CHIPS CRAWLERS AND 7 oz. WORMS $|19 J. J.'s Party Store 495 Main, Vermontville - - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 • 726-1312 • MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate The Maple Valley junior golfleague will begin Monday June 13 at 11 p.m. The league is open to all Maple Valley students (boys and girls) in grades thirdtwelfth. The league will last six consecutive Monday’s ex­ cept on the fourth ofJuly. The cost is $18 for non-members and $4 for members. If you have any questions or wish to sign up call Mulberry fore. (852-0760). 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(F-230) channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade (CH-270) trees. Call Sandy. WE NEED LISTINGS! PROPERTIES ARE SELLING - WE HAVE BUYERS & NEED LISTINGS!! with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) The Maple Valley Community Band M.V. Community Band to perform The Maple Valley Com­ munity Band will hold “Concerts in the Parks” June 12 when performances will be held in both Nashville and Vermontville. The band will strike up their tunes at 2 p.m. in Putnam Park in Nashville and give a repeat performance in the Latest contributions to Putnam Library given The latest contributions to Putnam Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Rev. E.F. Rhoades by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scramlin and family and Fem Hawblitz. In memory of Alice Rhoades by Fem Hawblitz. In memory of Sena French by Carl and Louise Bahs. In memory of Dewey Jones by Fem Hawblitz. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts, will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Cross Country coach needed at M.V. The Maple Valley Athletic Department is looking for a volunteer cross country coach. Anyone interested in this position may pick up an application at the Jr.-Sr. High School office during regular working hours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, Monday through Friday. The last day for accepting ap­ plications will be June 13. Valley track girts do well at state tourney Seven girls of the Maple Valley girls track team travel­ ed to Alma this past Saturday for the class C state finals. The 3200 meter relay team of Angie Smith, Tammy Ashley, Michelle Reid and Deanna Hagon placed 8th in a school record time of 10:09.4. Karris True took fifth in the high jump with a height of 5’3”. Deanna Hagon took seventh place in the 800 meter run with a school record time of 2 minutes 22.4 seconds. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Hummell graduates Brian Hummell graduates from Lansing Community College with an associate degree in Automotive Technology. An open house is being held June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 470 E. Main St., Vermontville. — Special of the Week — */2 Off ’ All Remaining Garden Plant and Seeds in Stock Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service Please Note our Sunday Hours HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE PHONE — 726-1121 Not Everything on Satellite is Scrambled! You can recieve up to 70 channels ab­ solutely FREE with satellite TV. Call the Satellite Professionals we care about your entertainment! APPROX. 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA ■ Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. Vermontville Village Park at 3:30 p.m. The band is continually seeking new members of any age. IOS WMHIKTOM st HMHVIU.C , HI -ISOM Call... 852-9301 HOURS^Open_rues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 9 Fleeing police leads to rollover accident Warrant issued in Nashville drunken driving case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A warrant has been issued charging a Vermontville man with drunken driving after he led police on a high speed car chase that began in Nashville and ended five-miles later in a rollover accident. What began as a domestic squabble between George W. Beden, 26, and his ex-wife ended May 23 when he struck a tree offNashville Highway near Ionia Road in Eaton County. The incident began in Nashville that morning when Beden confronted his ex-wife, who was staying with a friend at a home in the 800 block of Sherman St. Witnesses told police Beden forced his way into the house, entered the bedroom where his ex-wife was asleep and attacked her. The confrontation spilled out into the front street where it attracted the attention of Nashville Police Officer Tom Moore, who called state police troopers from Hastings to assist him. As troopers Robert Norris and Mike Haskamp arrived, Beden got into his 1984 Dodge pickup truck and fled the scene heading north on M-66. Beden, who police said was weaving as he drove, made an illegal U-turn and began driving south on M-66. Troopers pursued Beden south on M-66, then east on Sherman Street and continuing through several side streets until Beden reached Reed Street, which runs east from Nashville and becomes Nashville Highway in Eaton County. On Nashville Highway, speeds ofup to 90 mph were reached during the pursuit, troopers said. Beden continued east on Beden, who later told police he had five to six wine coolers before the incident, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Vermontville Ambulance and was treated said. His ex-wife was also treated later that day at Pennock Hospital for injuries she received during the confrontation with Beden. for leg injuries and facial cuts. He received citations for drunken driving, fleeing and eluding police and driving without a seatbelt, troopers Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. ~ Nashville Highway until it became a dirt road and drove another half mile until he finally lost control while driving on the shoulder on the wrong side of the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway 1/2 mile east of Ionia Road, struck a tree and flipped over, troopers said. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. 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Price $17.99 HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville CEB OK CREDIT FINANCING AVAILAW 852-0882 ALL PRICES CASH & CARRY See us for: • > • • Delivery Planning Estimates Savings �The Maple Volley News Nashville. Tuesday. June 7 1988 — Page MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education Minutes 3. SPECIAL MEETING ADM. BLDG. • 7:00 P.M. — WED., MAY 25, 1988 1. 2. Proposed Minutes - These minutes are subject to approval at the next Board of Education Meeting. Present: C. Viele, Sr., R. Ewing, W. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Tobias, B. Pino. Absent: J. Brumm. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the minutes of the regular — NOTICE OF — PUBLIC HEARING June 16, 1988 • 7 P.M. ... at the Council Chambers in Nashville. Pur­ pose — Gary Stanbough is requesting a variance in order to construct a garage at 2631 W. Fullter St. The properties presently zoned PUD. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board 4. May 12, 1988 board of education meeting. Ayes: All present. Absent: Brumm. Motion carried. Superintendent Search: Due to the fact the Board Committee has not met with administra­ tors and building representatives for their input concerning Dr. Van Dyk's second inter­ view, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Flower ower that the discussion regarding the superintendent search not be held until the regular June board meeting. After further discussion, Tobias called the question and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Tobias, Flower, Ewing and Viele. Nays: Pino and Hawkins. Absent: Brumm. Motion carried. Adjournment: Motion made by B. Pino, suppor­ ted by R. Tobias to adjourn the meeting. There was further discussion regarding reasons why the Superintendent search discussion was postponed. The question was called by B. Flower and the vote was as follows: Ayes: Tobias, Pino, Ewing, Flower and Viele. Nays: Hawkins. Absent: Brumm. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. BEATRICE PINO, Secretary Board of Education Agenda Items REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Jr.-Sr. High School Library Thursday, June 9, 1988 — 7:00 p.m. DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMMER Nippondenso is actively seeking a Computer Programmer as an addition to our existing EDP staff. Currently one of the top 3 automotive components suppliers in the world, NDUS has just completed expansion and will anticipate doubling our work force in the next 2 years. The successful candidate must have 1 year experience as a Programmer on an IBM System/38, with RPG III usage. MAPICS experience is helpful. Please send resume and salary requirements in confidence to: NIPPONDENSO MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC. Personnel Dept.—F One Denso Road Battle Creek, Ml 49015 Equal Opportunity Employeer M/F school year. 8. Notice of a hearing for the purpose of considering the transfer of property from the Maple Valley District to the Charlotte Public School District; property owned by Dwayne and Kim Vedder. It is recommended that the Maple Valley School District continue the policy of opposing such transfers. 9. Report from the Board of Education Athletic Committee Meeting held May 16. 10. Consideration of the number of class sections and room available at Fuller Elementary. 11. Report from the Curriculum Council regarding the reinstatement of the elementary art posi­ tion. 12. Report from the committee regarding the superintendent search. 13. Consideration of the position of Administrative Assistant. 14. Committee Reports. 15. Other Business. 16. Adjournment. 1. Approval of an appropriations resolution covering budgets for the 1988-89 school year. 2. Athletic Director Ed Sampson recommends that Dave Finkler be Assistant Jr. Varsity Football coach. 3. Approval of a proposed goal statement for Eaton County. 4. Approval of Social Studies textbooks and related materials for elementary grades. 5. Approval of Beverly Black as Special Education Coordinator for the 88-89 school year; half day and she will be teaching special education the other half day. 6. Set a date for the organizational meeting of the Board of Education which must be held not later than the second Monday in July. 7. Approval of membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the 1988-89 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 13, 1988 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 13, 1988. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL BE OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK, IN THE MORNING, AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK, IN THE EVENING. At the Annual School Election there will be elected one (1) memeberfs) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1992, and two (2) members) for unexpired term(s) of one (1) year(s) ending in 1989. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): Pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article 9 of the Eaton County Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of the Eaton County Plan­ ning Commission at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1988, at the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan on the following petition: Patricia Dennis/Virginia Curtis request a Conditional Use Permit to allow a home business as pro­ vided in Section 14.13 of the Eaton County Land Development Code to operate a shop for outdoor and home furniture construction at 9751 Carlisle Highway, Section 16, Kalamo Township. Interested persons are invited to appear and to be heard regar­ ding the proposed use of said land or any other matter that should properly come before the Planning Commission. JAMES BAIRD, Chairman Eaton County Planning Commission You make a lot of promises to your family. . . Universal Life.helps you keep them A paid-off mortgage, college for the kids, an Income for your family. You can keep these promises — even if you die —with a Universal Life policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. It's an ideal way to accumulate cash and earn tax-deferred interest, too. Call today, so Instead of empty promises, you can give your family a fulfilling future. SUSAN BAHS FARM BUREAU I'W 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-3443 or 852-9233 INSURANCE fl If lJ GROUP I J Making your future a Mie more predictable. The July meeting of Castleton Township Board is being changed from the regular time to July 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall. • NOTICE • The Vermontville Village Council would like to thank the following merchants and individuals who contri­ buted to the success of our 1988 Mayor Exchange Day with Lakeview: Greg Hoefler Russ & Marge Bennett Brownie Troop #64 Daisy Troop #192 Miss Martin’s art classes Vermontville Lions Club Vermontville Fire Department Vermontville Maple Syrup Association Sweet & How Good Shop Ken’s Standard Service Nancy’s Beauty Shop Vermontville Hardware Trowbridge Sales & Service Johnny’s Food Mart Trumble Ins. Agency Independent Bank So. Michigan Maple Valley Realty Ben Ommen Rev. Glenn Litchfield Flossie Corey Hildred Peabody Bea Gillespie Jack Rathburn Michigan Magnetics Ed Sampson, M.V. High School Band ONE-YEAR TERM Richard J. Ewing FOUR YEAR TERM Harold D. Stewart THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: 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. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Beatrice Pino Secretary, Board of Education Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: A little of everything, some crafts and lots of Home Interior, June 9 & 10. 266 W. Casgrove SL, Nashville. GARAGE SALE: dishes, chairs, new storm door, eaves trough, bedding, miscellaneous. At the comer of N. Ionia Rd. and Kelley, Vermontville. June 11 and 12. Help Wanted AUTO BODY MAN WANTED: 5 years experience. Attractive commission plan. Nevin, 964-3796.__________ DIRECT CARE POSITION available in the Charlotte and Mulliken areas. Will be working with develpmentally disabled adults in a residential setting. Call 517-543-0272 or 517-649-2259 to apply. E.O.E. SKILLED TRADES Are you looking for a secure home where you’re respected and given freedom to work and grow? Here at Nippondenso Manufacturing we believe you’ll be joining one of the nicest teams off professional maintenance people in the automotiive business. Our plant in Battle Creek, Michigan is only a year and a half old and already is doubling in size. This is a great chance to join us while we are still new and growing. We require a Journeyman’s card or 8 years of equivalent experience in the following areas: ELECTRICAL, MACHINE REPAIR. Please send your resume to: Personnel Department—SF NIPPONDENSO MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC. One Denso Road Battle Creek, Ml 49015 An Equal Opportunity Employer �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7. 1988 — Page 11 Summary of Minutes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Castleton Township Board met June 1, 1988 at 7:45 p.m. Present: J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, S. Bishop; Absent: J.W. Cooley. Treasurers report showed general fund balance: bal $58,612.18; Fire Voted balance $14,955.30; Amb. Vot. Bal. $37,299.02; Twp. Imp. Bal. $74,453.18; Cem. Perp. Care #1 bal. $198.93; Barryville Perp' Care (#2) $25.37; Block Grant Bal. $5609.48. The following bills were approved for payment. Bills; Township Improvement Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc. .....................................$4,158.00 General Fund - C.F.C... 100.05 Manufacturer's Life Ins. ................... Hasselbring Clark Co.... 258.77 Loretta Pixley................. 446.21 Junia Jarvie..................... 494.00 Robert Frolich................. 395.83 Junia Jarvie...................... 51.27 Michigan Bell................... 42.45 Cemetery Perp. Care #1 ..12.50 Kent Miller.......................... 5.00 Micky Shilton.................... 10.00 Barry County M.T.A........ 10.00 Housing Grant - Maple Valley News....................... ..... 8.40 Hastings City Bank ..648.40 Cheryl Storey........ .1409.80 R.0a0sey Construction... ! ,246.87 The Banner............... ... 9.60 Consumers Power... ...61.39 J.W. Cooley.............. 619.22 Hastings City Bank.. 484.39 Postmaster............... ..15.00 Pam Godbey............ ...15.00 Mary Walliczek........ ...96.47 Ken Bishop............... .... 5.00 M.T.A. (Dues)..:..... 536.35 Village of Nashville ..15.68 Motion passed to vote for Carol Hewitt as representative to Michigan Township Participating Plan Board of Directors. M.T.A. County meeting to be held June 21 at 7:30 at Maple Grove Township Hall. Motion by Bishop, seconded by Rasey to move the July meeting to July 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Ayes by all. Absent Cooley. Motion passed to clarify motion of 4-6-88 regar­ ding trustees compensation, the basic salary is to be $650 for serving as Township Trustee; in addi­ tion trustees are to be compensated at the rate of $24.00 per diem for attending scheduled meetings of boards they are appointed to. The Housing Grant Budget was adopted as presented. Township Audit will be June 22-23 by Foote, Isles and Lloyd. Adjourned 8:34 p.m. • NOTICE The Vermontville Township Board will be accepting bids on sand blas­ ting, sealing and painting the Ver­ montville Township Fire Barn. Sealed bids should be sent to Edward Samp­ son, Vermontville Township Supervisor, 581 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096, to be received no later than June 20, 1988. Any questions per­ taining to the bids, call 726-1152 or 726-0257. The Vermontville Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All sealed bids will be opened at the Vermontville Township Board Meeting, June 30, 1988. Janice Baker, Clerk |■ ■C■■U■■P■ ■T■■H WISW anWd WSAIVMEM ITI!M I | Let Us Do The Dirty Work I land You Can Have The! Fun of Refinishing.... । THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS ■ 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping ★ Repair * Refinishing * Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 Joy Quartet to perform at Vermontville Bible The Joy Quartet from Pen­ sacola Christian College will present a program of sacred music on June 19 at 6 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church, 260 N. Main St., Vermontville. The ensemble consists of four people, a piano accom­ panist, and a college represen­ tative. The program will feature sacred music, and speech and multimedia presentations about the college. Located on the Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola Christian College offers over 50 liberal arts pro­ grams on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Situated on a new campus, the college has grown from 80 students to over 2,100 students in just 14 years. The Joy quartet is one of seven groups representing the college during the summer months. These ensembles will perform in nearly 700 chur­ • Joy Quartet ches in 48 states and Canada. If you have any questions, There is no admission feel free to call the church at charge for this program. 517-726-0647. 280 attend Maple Valley's Alumni Banquet May 28 The Maple Valley Alumni Banquet was held May 28th and about 280 attended. The Community Band entertained after the dinner. Fred Frith was the man that had been out of school the longest and he graduated from Nashville in 1919. June Hager Stair had been out the longest of the women and she graduated in 1923 from Ver­ montville. They were given maple syrup candy and June was given a carnation for be­ ing out 65 years. . Ruth Bassett Southern from Riverside, California came the farthest. She was in the Nashville class of 1928 and she was given a pint of maple syrup. This year the banquet honored Florence Smuts and Ava Kroger from Vermont­ ville and Ralph Richardson from Nashville. They were given plaques. The 50 year class from Nashville had 10 present and the 25 year class had 11 there. The 45 year class of 1943 from Nashville had 13 there and the 1948 class had eight there. The 50 year class from Ver­ montville had 11 there and they were Glen Clouse and wife from Portland, Ten­ nessee; Mariel Harwood Pier­ cy and husband from Hunt­ sville, Alabama; Madelon Cotton Pennington and hus­ band from Plant City, Florida; Betty Fender Parker from Athens; Madeline Thompson Throop and husband and Blanche Cook Hurshman and husband from Lansing; Phyllis Northrup Haines and husband from Nashville; Car­ rie Shaw Satterly from In Memoriatn IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Don E. Beck who passed away 1 year ago June 9, 1987. You touched many people in many ways and you always made us proud. You were always there when ever you were needed for the good times and the bad. Although you’re no longer with us, your memories grow more precious each day. We loved you and we miss you, but we rest assured that you are in a more peaceful place. Mom, Dad, Stacy, Cheryl grandparents, family & friends Charlotte, and Lillian Wright Howe and husband and Phyllis Hager Kilpatrick from Vermontville. They were all given carnations. There were 10 teachers pre­ sent and they were given carnations. Next year the banquet will be held a week early. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING June 16, 1988, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville. Purpose: Rebecca Franke is requesting a variance in order to con­ vert the dwelling located at 312 Washington Street to a 2-family dwelling. The property is presently zoned R-1. RON BRACY, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board Village of Vermontville and Nashville • PUBLIC NOTICE • (Lead, Drinking Water and You!) Sampling by the Michigan Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of lead in drinking water from certain piping systems where the water has remained stagnant for a period of time. Levels in excess of the current drinking water standard (50 parts per billion) have been detected. Laboratory testing has shown that the principal sources of lead are lead piping and lead based solders and fluxes used to join copper piping. Based on these results and those from other studies, the Michigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Public Health have sup­ ported legislation which prohibits the use of lead based solders and fluxes in potable water piping systems. The plumbing industry and homeowners who may construct potable drinking water piping systems must no longer use lead based solders and fluxes forjoining copper piping. Other solder materials or joining methods are available and must be used. Lead piping has not been allowed for new installations for about the last ten years. Building copper piping water systems constructed to date likely contain lead based solder and flux. Water is the universal solvent and even relatively stable water when stagnant for a period of even a few hours in contact with lead solder and flux can result in a significant con­ centration of lead in the water. The health department is recommending that those pip­ ing systems in which the water has remained stagnant overnight or for longer periods be flushed for several minutes prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes. This typically has been found to satisfactorily reduce the level of lead and other metals that may concentrate in the water within the building’s piping system. “The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. “Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health ef­ fects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. “EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and preg­ nant women. “Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: ...if your home or water system has lead pipes, or ...if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and — if the home is less than five years old, or — if you have soft or acidic water, or — if water sits in the pipes for several hours.” Besides lead in water from certain piping systems, there are other exposure pathways to lead including: air — from industrial discharges, automobile exhaust food — from airborne deposition of lead on crops and lead solder seams in some food containers nonfood items — lead based paint, dirt, solder, or any object containing lead It should be noted that the major source of lead exposure and lead poisoning in the United States is due to children consuming lead based paint chips. People who may have concerns about the concentration of lead from their building or household piping are advised to contact a reputable private laboratory for a water analysis. Others who may have specific concerns relative to any possible health effects are urged to contact their physician. For more information about this matter, please contact your water department at... Ver­ montville 726-1429, Nashville 852-9571. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 12 Fuller St. school studies the states Niiiniiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Vermontville news Pettengill. The following students identified 40-49 states: Travis Hardin, Chris Hartwell, Missy Kellepourey and Jeremy Mullens. Helen Wellman is home Michael Skedgell went a recuperating from triple bystep further and learned all of pass heart surgery. the provinces of Canada on The Senior Citizen potluck his own. dinner and Bingo game is Thursday, June 9 at 12 noon in the Vermontville Con­ gregational Church. Bring a dish to pass, your own table says... service and a bingo prize. See me before you buy Russell and Mabel Booker celebrated their 59th wedding CHEV-BUICK-PONTIAC anniversary this weekend. at... Barbara and Stephen Forest are parents of a baby girl, Amanda Joyce, 1816” long, 8 lbs., 4 ozs. She has blue eyes MIDDLEVILLE and dark curly hair. Our sympathy to the Gary Reed family on the death of In Mrs. Hansen’s second grade class at Fuller Street School, students studied some of the states. A few of the students went above and beyond the 11 state requirements and learned all 50 states. Those students were Michael Skedgell, Richard Genther, and Rachael JACK MARTIN Gavin Chevrolet Buick-Pontiac 795-3318 his mother Iva Cramer. Wendy and Jim Wright and Harvey and Sheila Wyskowski hosted a gradua­ tion party for their mother Donna Wyskowski. Donna will be graduating Wednesday evening in the Maple Valley Adult Education Program. Guests were Lucille Sanders of Bellevue, Betty Golf of Asseryia, Willy Combs of Lake City, Leia Lucas and H.D. of Charlotte. Missy Evans and Angela of Lansing, Barbara Carter, Sally Ripley of Nashville Serena Goodenough, Eva Mix and Terry Mix, Tom, Tammy and Nicole Combs of Merritt, Ray Till Tiff m IX uff HOME OFFICE WIT SEE THIS! Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. (fttg Junk Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville twit IOISMC LENDER Bellevue • Nashville and Leia Beebe of Six Lakes, Marsha and Walter Wyatt, Joyce Rathburn, Madelyn Forest, Steve and Barb Forest and family, and Linda Olmstead. All Vermontville Com­ modity food card holders can re-certify for the commodity food program by obtaining new blue cards at Kardell Hall on the 4-H fair grounds, South Cochran, Charlotte. The cards will be distributed Thursday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more in­ formation, call Pat O’Dell at 726-1040. Mrs. Harold Benedict ac­ companied Cherry Adams, of Lansing to Detroit Saturday evening to attend an awards banquet. Cherry Health and Safety Representative for UAW Local 6000 (state workers) received an award for taking on a tough job with creativity and determination. Bruce Benedict of Round Lake Rd., suffered a broken ankle (2 bones) and broken leg bone May 29 while in Chicago. He underwent surgery May 30 in Maywood Hospitaf. Harold Benedict took the Amtrak from Battle Creek to Chicago Friday and drove Bruce home Saturday. Bruce is convalescing at his parents home. Tnn nniTnnnTnniTffnnTTTnTnTnTnTnTnnTnnnTnnnnno From our readers To the editor: A couple of weeks ago I walked out of the Vermont­ ville Township Board meeting at around 8 p.m. It was a bit cool, but still, and the sun was setting on a beautiful spring evening. From the spire of historic Congregational Church, and over the public address system the music of beloved old hymns was floating over the village. It was inspiring and I was inspired. My mind went back in im­ agination to the early days of Vermontville when it was but a new settlement in the wilderness. Of course, there were no paved streets, no sidewalks, no electricity and electronic gadgets. Life as we know it today was far dif- ferent. Yet, there was a great purpose and a values system that sometimes seems lost in America today. There was a degree of personal integrity and responsibility, and a faith in God that enabled the hardy pioneers to succeed and to build a new home. They were content and secure in their minds about their future. There was none of the music of special hymns played over electronic equipment to waft over the village and inspire them at eventide. They had the melody and the message in their hearts and therin was their strength. I could not help but think this was our heritage and our challenge. To the editor: I’m sitting thinking back to when I was in Grade school and remembering what it was like to have that special teacher or principal. I remember Mr. Springer. He was my principal in Grade school. He was the gentlest man I knew. But at the same time if you were in trouble you knew it. This man never raised his voice and never touched you. Even the kids who got into trouble knew he was fair. He wasn’t calling parents all the time and I can’t remember any kid being kick­ ed out of school or being told to go and not come back ’til something was done a certain way. And you know what’s sad? The kids coming up are being taught to be smart but they aren’t being taught love or compassion in our schools. Nobody is looking at these kids and seeing a little sixyear-old child or an eight­ year-old child. And that’s sad. As a parent of four kids I en­ joy watching my kids grow. I relish in their happiness and I’m sad when they’re sad. But the people who spend most of their time with our kids don't see all the love these kids have or how to en­ joy them any more. They see numbers not kids. The high school teachers get a kick out of watching our kids go from adolescence to adulthood. It’s really sad when the under class teachers can’t see each kid grow from kindergarten to junior high. Maybe then they could see how they affect our kids. The Grade school years are where they form per­ sonalities and I really believe kids are what they are taught. My daughter brings this poem “Children Learn What They Live” home every month. It’s too bad they don’t use this concept in the classroom. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Karen Betts Nashville Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100______________ MECHANIC: Heavy diesel, automotive, custom lathe work, licensed, have tools, will travel, references. 517-852-0763. TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 �flwnwninnnnnfflinnnnnnnnnHnnnnnnnnTwniinni V XV XVAA ' V' i V Obituaries UllUllllllllllllUllimiUllllllllllllllllliiiJiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiir Peart M. Plank s, 5>§wS Js <5§S 5S§S J<SS HASTINGS - Pearl M. Poll of Hastings; two sons, Plank, 77, of 4449 Buehler Jerry Plank of Hastings and Rd., Hastings, passed away LeRoy Plank of Louisville, Saturday, June 4, 1988 at the Kentucky; nine grandchildren,; Willcox Community Hospital, two great grandchildren; one Willcox, Arizonia. brother, Elmer Walters of Mrs. Plank was born on Battle Creek and one sister, March 20, 1911 in Hastings, Gladys Cook of Colorado. the daughter of Edward and Funeral services will beheld Mabie (Stoughton) Walters. 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at She was raised in Hastings the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ and attended schools there ings with Rev. James Kietzgraduating in 1929. She lived man officiating. Burial will be in Cleveland for a short time at the Irving Township Cemet­ but lived most ofher life at the ery. Visitation will be Wednes­ Buehler Road address. She day 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the was a member of the Hastings Wren Funeral Home. Church of the Nazarene. Memorial contributions Mrs. Plank is survived by may be made to the Church of two daughters, Marie Ruder of The Nazarene. Willcox, Arizonia and Rytha diaries M. Humphrey__ ,‘**S ><*!*<* **wjs js ' fe feB® .Jw®» ^nfa^ajj _* ^Itssb *" *sxusMh 1 »a»fflsai [tor ttpa'atat ■ ■a ■MIHttaiq k^ttoiBbiqtox its toWtota entt»B^ HR ntBKlilte ■ R EfliyEE uh Hitototoik tRI JB'flfclffil! !■■ rA Dct I«" i« » ■iai m fiulsirt' is b to ®n1k gag su the Freeport - Hastings areas and attended Fillmore and and Emma (Sherrington) Humphrey. He was raised in the Maintenance and Custodial Departments, retiring in 1972. py worked n B in He had previously the Freeport Schools Maintenance and did bus driving forr the school. Also, he engaged in farming in the Freeport area for many years. Mr. Humphrey is survived by y hiss we, wife, Reatha; eaa; two wo sons, Mr. and Mrs. C. Gordon Humphrey ofFreeport and Mr. and Mrs. Don Humphrey of Hastings; a daughter Mrs. Kenneth Schutte (Marian) of Hastings; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Anthony Humphrey of Middleville; a sister, Mary Wilson of Flushing. Preceding him in death were one granddaughter,, one brother and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Absentee ballots now available “1 k “*h1 k• »»C *h ■C•illlt »C Ui< W|f HASTINGS - Charles M. Humphrey ,, 78 of 228 Wes.t Benson Street, Hastings, died Thursday, June 2, 1988 at Pennock Hospital,, Mr. Humphrey was born on Noverm.beurm 6p,1r9e0y9w inasFreoerpnoortn, Moicvheimgane,r th,, ,e son onf Mreiecphoare,l Application forms for absentee ballots for the June 13 annual school election may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville. The office will be open Saturday, June 11, from 8 aim. to 2 p.m. For questions, call 852-9699. Business Services VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Charlotte. Business phone, 543-1002 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He was married to Reatha G. Weeks on April 2, 1932. He was employed in the Hastings Public Schools for 12 years in The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988__Page 13 Evangie R. Miller into Sergeants Club Carter inducted NASHVILLE - Evangie R. Miller, 93, formerly of 10820 A Vermontville man, Staff Europe. This organization M-66, Nashville died Thurs- Sergeant Tom Carter has ac­ was established to recognize day, June 2, 1988 at Pennock complished honor of being a those non-commissioned of­ Hospital. Sergeant Morals Club ficers who best exemplify a Mrs. Miller was bom on member. special kind of leadership. October 21, 1894, in KalamaThe club is comprised ofthe To attain membership zoo County, Michigan, the finest of U.S. Army’s non­ Carter had to exhibit the very daughter ofGeorge and Sylvia commissioned officers in highest of standards of leader( (Stone) Skidmore. She came to Baltimore Township in Barry County as a child and attended the Moore School. She was married to Fred Miller in October 1910. She and her husband farmed all their married life in Assyria Township. She was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel, a former member of Briggs Church Ladies Aide Society, and the Neighborhood Birth­ day Club. Mrs. Miller is survived by two daughters, Doris Wensko ofHastings and Leona Cole of Bellevue; one son, Oral Miller ofNashville; seven grandchil­ dren; 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchil­ dren; a sister Veda Shull of Indiana, formerly ofNashville. Preceding her in death were her husband, Fred in July 1959 and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, at the Dowling Country Chapel with the (/-Check out our Lawn & Garden Dept. CANNING SUPPLIES NOW IN STOCK — We ship UPS — Rev. Mary Hom and the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in the Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. OPEN: ASHVILLE sporting HARDWARE ^ G00°s 233 N. 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Tom is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley High School and the son of Barbara Carter and the late Stan Carter. He is the brother of Stan Jr. and Sally. LIST s2124 SALE s1559 SAVE s565 sale . $2988 save . s501 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 7, 1988 — Page 14 Vets and helicopter give M.V. students lesson on Vietnam War Pilots Captain John Johnson and CW3 Richard Matthews from the Army Avia­ tion Support Facility in Grand Ledge landed in their t helicopter at Maple Valley High School last week to answer questions about the Vietnam War. Guest speakers, war memorabilia and an Army helicopter similar to those us­ ed in Vietnam were part of a special presentation on the Vietnam war at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School during the past two weeks. The presentation originated in the history department of the high school when the classes were studying the Vietnam era. Teacher Gary St. Onge, a Vietnam veteran, spoke to classes telling of his experiences in Vietnam. 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Students and staff members Thank You CARD OF THANKS Please accept our thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness, beautiful floral offerings and messages of sympathy at the time of the illness and death of our mother. Special thanks to the congregations and friends ofthe Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches, those who offered to assist in her care, those who brought food, for the many prayers for her, and to Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hartzler who filled the pulpits on May 22, 1988. The Reverend Mary Hom and the Reverend Lynn Wagner family for their assistance. Thanks to all for your undergird­ ing and support during her extended illness followed by death. God bless you all: Mr. & Mrs. Larry DeVema Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kushmaul Mr. & Mrs. Everett Beemer Mr. & Mrs. Dale Hutchinson Mary Curtis and son Richard One of the pilots is pictured inside the cockpit. 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She was married to Garry Townsend on November 12, 1907 and lived most of her married life in Hastings where she worked as a seamstress for many years. Mrs. Townsend is survived by one son, Richard Townsend of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Loren (Helen) Wilkins, Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) Murphy, both of Hastings and Mary A. Ostroth Mrs. Virgina Main ofTekoma, Washington; 24 grandchil­ dren; several great grandchil­ dren, several great great great grandchildren and one !4 sister, Mrs. Adelbert (Charlotte) Heath of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garry June 1944, one daughter, Anetta Scobey, 1964, two sons, George Townsend in 1976 and Gilbert Townsend in 1984. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, .1988 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemet­ ery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. 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Orks> e TTUTirUi n <xUrlrUTKPVr_-,trri oClTKtfEfBsefhiXirpoaqdwgooxy.a Ok>Uiri <xrlUKV_,ri olKEsfiXp qgox a, Nashville, Michigan LSTTNGS, NfICr4TC!3 V 4905*5 phone 9459554 (Hastin9s) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 45 — Tuesday, June 14, 1988 Schug seeks superintendent appointment or current post by Shelly Sulser Accusing the school board of abuse of power and decep­ tion, Maple Valley School District Curriculum Coor­ dinator Dr. Victor Schug has filed a petition against the board with the State Tenure Commission. Schug charges that the board abused its power April 25 when it voted to eliminate the position of curriculum coordinator. The board agreed to eliminate the post and to offer Schug a new post as ad­ ministrative assistant to the superintendent with denial of tenure. Board Vice President Bill Flower said the move was an effort by the board to save money by merging curriculum coordination with the superintendent’s responsibilities. Schug currently has tenure as curriculum coordinator, but that position is set to expire June 30. Schug also claims that the board has not acted in good faith in presenting a contract for another administrative position equivalent to his pre­ sent contract, except for tenure. “Since a vacancy will exist in the office of superintendent as of June 30, 1988 (when Carroll Wolff has announced lie will retire), the board has erred in failing to offer that position to (Dr. Schug),” Schug’s petition states. Schug’s attorney, Charles R. McLean, said Schug’s con­ tract provides that “In the event of non-renewal of this contract due to enrollment decline, financial problems, or any other reason not related to competence of ad­ ministrator, the administrator shall be offered another ad­ ministrative position for which he may be qualified, provided a vacancy exists...” Schug is asking the tenure commission to be appointed to the position of superintendent of the Maple Valley Schools. As an alternative, he asks that the commission rule that the elimination of curriculum coordinator was not done in good faith and was a subter- Dr. Victor Schug fuge (cover-up) to circumvent Schug’s tenure rights and that his contract as curricuum coordinator remain functional. In a letter to Carroll Wolff, Schug’s attorney states that “It is my understanding that the reorganization of ad­ ministrative positions and ad­ ministrative responsibilities within the central office refer­ red to in your letter, will con­ sist only of hiring a new superintendent with qualifica­ tions as a curriculum coor­ dinator, and rehiring you to handle the business respon­ sibilities of the school district...it would apear to be a thinly disguised subterfuge to make the salary which Dr. Schug is now receiving available for payment to you after June 30. “This reason for nonrenewal would appear to me to be both arbitrary and capricious as well as devious.” The allegations within the petition, however, are “total­ ly unfounded and are based on hearsay” said Maple Valley Board Treasurer Jerry Brumm. Flower agreed, claiming that they are “flat not true. “I don’t think we’re guilty of anything of the sort,” Flower said. “We discussed at board meetings that we were looking for a superinten­ dent with a curriculum background and we advised Dr. Schug a long time ago there would be a change and we did offer him a job.” Flower and other members of the board had been accused by Board Secretary Beatrice Pino last month of foot dragg­ ing and of operating under a hidden agenda in its search for a new superintendent. Three men chosen as finalists for the position have since accepted other jobs. Pino claims the majority of the board is making an effort to try to retain Wolff as the superintendent. But Flower said at that time that the matter with Schug was to be resolved first. “This right here is what has been holding up the Continued on page 2 Races seen in three area Townships for board posts by Shelly Sulser Three area townships will see races for board seats in the August primary and November general elections, including Maple Grove where clerk Susie Butler is facing opposition. Butler, of 9752 Evart Road, Nashville, is being challenged in the primary by Ann Schantz for the post she has held since her appointment prior to being elected in 1984. Schantz lives at 8665 Maple Grove Road, Nashville. Also in Maple Grove Township, where all can­ didates are Republicans, Donald F. Wilkutt II of 9515 M-66, Nashville, hopes to unseat one of two incumbent candidates for two open trustee seats in the primary. Running for re-election are Monte M. Allen of 7980 S. Clark Road, Nashville and Floyd Shilton of 5104 Guy Road, Nashville. Treasurer Joyce Starring, seats, the township board will who has served in that capaci­ have to appoint a trustee after ty for 25 years, is alone in her the election. The remaining candidates bid for another four-year term. She lives at 8610 are unopposed incumbents, including Supervisor Justin Cloverdale Road, Nashville. Supervisor Rodney W. Cooley of 512 N. Main Crothers of 8105 Barryville St., Nashville; Clerk Junia Road, Nashville will seek a Jarvie of P.O. Box 216 Price Road, Nashville; and second four-year term. In Castleton Township, all Treasurer Loretta Pixley of candidates are Republicans 9180 Thornapple Lake Road, and only one newcomer is Nashville. In Vermontville Township. running for one of two open trustee seats. Bill Wilson of 9549 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, has thrown his hat into the ring for one of two available township board trustee seats. Incumbent The need for a comprehen­ Nelson Rasey chose not to sive resident survey, seek re-election and incum­ developed by the Barry Coun­ bent Sharon Bishop’s name ty Futuring Committee, has cannot appear on the ballot been endorsed by more than because she is a government 30 local organizations^ said employee with the United Donald Drummond, commit­ States Postal Service. Because there is only one tee chairman. Letters of support for the candidate for two trustees’ montville, an incumbent, and Dion Rasey, of 6388 Hager Road, Nashville, are running unopposed in the Aug. 2 primary. They will be challenged for the two trustee seats in the November general election by Democrat Francis Lordson of 6604 N. Shaytown Road. All Vermontville Library Board members are up for re­ election and all the candidates are non-partisan incumbents. They are Mary L. Fisher, 7275 Ionia Rd., Vermontville; Madelyn J. Forest, 340 W. Main, Vermontville; Wilbur C. Marsh, 188 E. Main St., Vermontville; Barbara Musser, 343 N. Main St., Vermontville; Robert L. Todd, 3400 Hager Road, Nashville; and Shirley Har­ mon of 360 S. Main St., Vermontville. Speak Out for the Future" survey receives wide support throughout Barry County Vermontville man charged with manslaughter in May 21 death of Charlotte resident A Vermontville man,Walter Farr, 41, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with the May 21 death of a Charlotte man. The charge carries a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in prison, said Capt. Joseph Jager of the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. Farr was arrested after an incident that occurred on M-79 east of Curtis Road at about 4 a.m. May 21 when he was in pursuit of the car in two women in the November general election will vie for treasurer, which is being vacated by the retirement of Jane Thrun. Democrat Ricki L. Hill of 657 S. Main St., Vermont­ ville, and Republican Rachael E. Weiler of 6886 Vermont­ ville Hwy. will face off for the treasurer’s post. Republicans Robert Siple of 7227 Gresham Hwy., Ver­ which the victim, Terry Lynn Hammond, 27, was riding, authorities said. Both cars apparently were traveling west at a high rate of speed when the driver of the car Hammond was riding in, Roger Griffiths, 35, of 435 Seminary St., Charlotte, lost control, left the road and struck a guard rail. Hammond apparently was evacuating the car when he was struck by the Farr vehicle. Farr appeared voluntarily to face the charge, said Jager, and was arraigned June 7 in Eaton County’s 56th District Court before Judge Kennth Hansen. Bond was set at $2,000, which Farr posted. He is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary ex­ amination at 9:30 a.m. June 17 in Eaton County District Court. Farr remains free on bond. idea ofplanning and preparing ment, zoning, the environ­ for the future of the county ment, cultural activities and have been written to the com­ recreational development. mittee by governmental, civic Letters of support for the and service groups. All con­ survey have been received cur in the need for the kind of from the Hastings chapter of basic information that will be the American Association of gathered in the “Speak Out University Women, Recycl­ for the Future Survey, he ing in Barry County, the said. county Food and Agriculture The questionaire will be Council, Local 397 Grain distributed in the June 21 Millers Union, county Plann­ Reminder, and will reach ing Commission, Nashville every household in the coun­ Lions Club, county Board of ty. Families will be urged to Commissioners, Barry-Eaton discuss the survey, complete it Health Department, and return the questionnaire to Cooperative Extension Ad­ one of35 stores and banks that visory Board, county Water will be designated as pick-up Quality Committee, Hastings points throughout the county, Jaycees, Hastings Business Drummond said. and Professional Women, People who participate in Hastings City Council, the survey will not have to Hastings Area Chamber of sign their names, so all infor­ Commerce, Barry Area mation is completely con­ United Way, Thornapple Arts fidential, he said. Council, county Solid Waste The survey will be an op­ Planning Committee, Barryportunity to express opinions Hastings Joint Economic on subjects the committee Development Commission, considers vital to the future: Hastings City Planning Com­ industry, schools, govern- mission, Hastings Kiwanis, Joint PTOs of the Hastings Area Schools, Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation, county Farm Bureau, Middleville Women’s Club, Republican Party of Barry County, Township Supervisors’ Association, Pennock Hospital, Pennock Hospital Auxiliary and county Medical Society. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Rep. Robert Bender have also endorsed the project. “These individuals and organizations have a vital part to play in the county’s future,” said Drummond, “so their support is encourag­ ing and appreciated. Now what’s needed is the coopera­ tion ofevery household in fill­ ing out and returning the survey that will appear in next week’s Reminder.” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 2 Schug seeks superintendent position, or current post Continued from front page offered to his client in lieu of job is equal to that which he superintendent search,'* the tenured curriculum post now receives. Flower said. “We offered him a job. We Flower said Monday. “Now, contains “voluminous duties maybe the public will unders­ and assignments which, taken didn't cut his pay a lick,” said tand why it nas been taking so as a whole, are impossible of Flower. “But as quick as we long.” accomplishment by any mor­ eliminated the post, he filed with the tenure commission." Flower added that school at­ tal being. Flower added that -tenure torneys have informed board “(Schug) believes that the members that “if we have job description was designed was denied because the board anybody except Carroll with the purpose of plans to deny tenure- to all in­ Wolff, Dr. Schug will have thoroughly discouraging him coming administrators, inthat job (of superintendent. to the point that he would cluding the superintendent. ‘‘If the incoming The board as a whole is not in resign or for the purpose of favor ofhaving Dr. Schug as a establishing a foundation for superintendent has tenure, that’s an almost permanent superintendent,” He added discharging him.” job,” he said. “If a Schug did not apply for the Flower disagrees. position. “I think the new discription superintendent is not a good Wolff has agreed to work is a betterjob,” he said. “It’s superintendent, we can't get for the district for three mon­ easier. I looked at the other rid of him.” He added that many schools ths following his planned job description (for cur­ retirement on a part-time basis riculum coordinator) and I apparently are hiring ad­ to aid the new superintendent thought we lightened up on ministrators without tenured contracts. with the transition. him a little.” Schug’s attorney said in the The pay offered Schug for “It appears to be the new petition that job description the administrative assistant thought. Most superintendents How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy.. .you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! don't have tenure,” he said. He noted that Schug’s original curriculum coor­ dinator’s contract was not supposed to have included tenure but it was inadvertently included. “Everybody was surprised that tenure was in there in the first place,” Flower said. by Shelly Sulser A short-term solution to an overcrowding problem at Fuller Street Elementary School will come in the form of a portable classroom during the 1988-89 school year, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided Thursday. Cost for a used relocatable building is expected to range between $8,000 and $9,000, Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff said. “I know that in the longrange a relocatable is not the answer, but it is the quickest way of getting space,” Wolff said. He noted that time does not allow for the building of classroom additions because drawings of educational facilities must be approved by the State of Michigan. Board Secretary Beatrice Pino, however, accused the board of procrastinating. “Ifwe’d made a decision in January, we could have had state approval (of architec­ tural plans),” she said. “We’ve known we’d be crowded for years.” The board was informed last year by Fuller Street Elementary School Principal Joy Frith that there would be a serious shortage of space next year when the exceptionally large class of kindergarten students enters first grade. Those youngsters were divided into five half-day sec­ tions for this school year and will need to all be housed for full-day classes in the first grade. Another problem is that school specialists are forced to use storage rooms and school entryways to meet with students. The board appointed a citizens committee last Oc­ tober to study the situation, but after the group suggested a “cluster arrangement” early this year, the board redirected the group to obtain further details about the recommen- Hawkins gets special award Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones,; Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 4uto-Owners fnsurvnce' 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Dave Hawkins Human Relations. In each Dale Carnegie t class one award is presented that represents exceptional leader­ ship in and contribution to the class and its members. That is the “-Highest Award for Achievement”. Since it is voted by the class members themselves it carries the special recognition of ex­ cellence by peers. “I didn’t have any idea beforehand,, ’ ” Hawkins said. VI was really surprised, really flattered.” Hawkins, who is also an ac­ tive member of the Maple Valley School Board, distinguished himself in the class not only through his commitment and dedication to growth and positive leader­ ship but also by being the reci­ pient of the “Highest Award for Achievement.” Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. ■ Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. .10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday...,............ 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ASSEMBLY OF 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...........10 Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 Evening Worship.........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting _,..7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road GOD CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL ly, a judgment by default may be taken against the board for the relief demanded (Schug's request to be superintendent or curriculum coordinator). A special board meeting is planned for Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. in the ad­ ministration building. Portable classroom to catch Fuller Steet school overflow- On May 19th, Dave Hawkins of 9300 Bivens Rd., Nashville, graduated from the Dale Carnegie Course in Ef­ fective Communications and 517-726-0580 Schug could not be reached for comment about the peti­ tion, nor could Board Presi­ dent Charles Viele. The tenure commission has given the board 20 days from the filing of the petition (May 24) to answer or take other ac­ tion on the claim. If there is a failure by the board to comp­ Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship........ ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St.', Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES dation. A cluster situation would involve a rearranging of the grades currently con­ tained in the school buildings. The board requested more information on such solutions, but no report by the commit­ tee has been made since then. Wolff said that other short­ term solutions would not be feasible. They included mov­ ing 10 to 12 first-grade Nashville children to Maplewood School in Vermontville. “The question is, if you start them there in the first grade, would they be there for one year or six years?” he said. Renting church facilities also is not a solution, he said, because the buildings must meet certain state requirements. “For us to rent a church building or any building would mean a complete renovation to bring it up to code,” Wolff said. He said new relocatable buildings cost about $31,500 and are nearly impossible to obtain on a timely basis because of .the widespread problem of shrinking school space. Wolff did not recommend buying two portable classrooms because he said the board members feel they had solved the problem and possibly put off making deci­ sions regarding long-term solutions. .“In 1989-90, the same Thing will happen,” said Frith. “One portable would T>e a bandaid effect.” Plans also are in the works to remodel the storage room at Fuller for better convenience. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 3 See what’s new in wheels... then see us for a low priced auto loan. ilfi With our low auto loan rates, you can update your current mode of transportation AND get a great deal on financing. Our auto loan rates are the lowest $ $ we’ve offered in years... ... k\\ and they’ll apply to ANY new car you’d like to buy. Just shop around and select the new car you want (foreign or domestic) and then stop in and fill out an application. Eaton Federal Supports the Charlotte Library Project we invite the entire community to join us in giving to this worthy cause. Celebrating 50 Years of Progress ... Eaton Federal Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, PHONE 543-3880 NASHVILLE, PHONE 852-1830 EATON RAPIDS, PHONE 663-1551 OLIVET, PHONE 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 4:30, Saturday 9:00 to Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 4 Former Nashville man remembers 'taming' a young woodchuck The following was written by Howard Belson of rural Hastings, who earlier this year contributed a series of articles about his boyhood days in Nashville. His writings recall the village in the era ofthe 1920s-30s when hisparents, Elmer and Gladys Belson, owned a bakery-cafe located in what now houses the Great Northern Longbow Company (formerly ThomapGeneral Store) on Main Street. Belson remembers many ple Nashville’s aspects oflife in and around the community, observed when he was a young lad growing up in this area. When Victor Gutchess came to work at the bakery and to attend high school, one of his stipulations was that he could bring along his dog, Pat. Victor was the oldest boy of my mother’s Aunt Matie. He wanted to attend high school in Nashville but did not have transportation back and forth from their home in the country, so Mother graciously offered him room and board for helping in the bakeshop. Things were never dull when Victor was around. His dog, Pat, was given a home in a sugar barrel. An eight-inch board, three feet long, was nailed across the open end to keep the barrel from rolling and to keep the straw in place. We placed this doghouse next to the bam (back of the bakery) and Pat changed from a country dog into a city dweller. He kept guard over our supply of coke (fuel used in the bakery oven) that was stored in the bam. Pat was a good-sized Airedale, rough and tough. He was one of the best woodchuck-catchers in the business. When Pat spotted a woodchuck out in the meadow feeding on the clover, he would watch closely. As soon as the chuck began to feed he would creep forward. When the chuck stood up on his hind legs to look around for danger, Pat would lie down quietly until the chuck began to feed again. Pat would repeat this maneuver until the distance between them was so short that a swift rush gave his victim no chance to escape. Pat would give the chuck a shake or two, toss him up in the air, grab him on the way down and break his back. Those days, each chuck’s scalp was worth twenty-five cents bounty money paid by the county. That was back when quarters were far and few between. Chucks were considered a nuisance because of the burrows they dug on farmland. If a horse or cow stepped into a chuck hole, the animal might break a leg and have to be destroyed. Why a kid would want a woodchuck for a pet, I will never know. But I thought one could be tamed like a dog. I made a large crate out of lumber packing boxes that had The band room in the basement of Nashville's schoolhouse suffered damage at the "paws" paws" of Chucky, the woodchuck, thus ending his short-lived career as a biology class subject. The teacher had hoped students could learn about the animal's hibernation ritual by close observation, but Chucky had other ideas, and soon found himself back in his natural habitat. Ntwh^He^hutinoM^T^ |he banks of the Thornapple River back of t । r listnct, ana there young Howard Belson set traps hoping to f °|F aDPi,et- He„sutcc®eded' but his attempts to tame the animal, animal a la ' JLF x y R°b,nso'? ■ [a'led to convert the "grand-dad" he had captured. wJodchucekfrOm h'S makeshlft ca9e brought an even more tragic fate to the old When he moved into Nashville, Pat, the Airedale, changed from a counUy uog iinto a "city y dweller",, residing g in an unusual doghouse g next to the barn that stood back of Belson's bakery (small white building behind utility pole at right). There, Pat guarded the supply of coke used to fuel the bakery ovens. He also was known as the best "woodchuck catcher" in the business. Note hitching rails in this circa-1908 photo, taken several years before the Belsons owned the bakery. been thrown out back of the neighboring stores on Main Street. I placed the crate on the loading dock back of the bakery, next to the oak water barrel, then scouted the [Thomapple] river bank on the flood plain back of the stores, looking for chuck burrows. I set a trap in one, and next day had a subject for my cage. It turned out that I had caught an old grand-dad woodchuck, tough and mean. His muzzle was grey with age. After a teffific struggle I got him home and into his cage without being bitten. I thought to myself, “Mr. Chuck, I will tame you and teach you tricks like a dog.’’ Having read the story of “Swiss Family Robinson,” telling all their experiences with animals, I decided to use the same method employed by the father to tame a fierce eagle. I found an old corncob pipe, got some smoking tobacco and proceeded to give •him a good smoking. The chuck blinked his eyes, sat up his hind legs and covered his nose with his paws. After another smoking session he dropped on all fours and bared his yellow teeth, seeming to say, “Touch me at your own risk.” The third smoking did not seem to tame him down. In fact, it really irritated him, and he began to chatter his teeth and growl. It was news to me that a woodchuck could Eowl. By this time I had come dizzy and green; it was my first experience with smoking. I gave up for a few days but the chuck had plans of his own. Secretly, he had made plans to escape. He worked until he found a weak spot in his cage. He tried to reach his home on the banks of the Thomapple, but Pat was on guard and grabbed him. The chuck’s scalp with ears attach­ ed brought twenty-five cents in bounty money. All the advice I received at this time from the bakery staff was to catch a young one; you cannot tame an old one. One spring morning a call came from my Grandfather Gardner saying that six young chucks were playing in the sunshine alongside his bam wall. When he had built his bam out of hewed timbers, he had set them on huge stones sx nces aove six inches above te the groun. ground. His hay was placed on the ground inside the barn. The mother woodchuck had burrowed into the hay and had a warm, cozy nest for her young. The burrow was about sixteen feet from the large double doors to the bam. We laid plans to capture the young. We obtained a large packing case and had it ready to place the young chucks in. Next we drove a nail about two feet above the woodchuck hole [into the bam] and found a board about a foot wide and eighteen inches long. This we fastened to a twine looped over the nail and extended to the bam door. On a sunny morning we hid inside the bam and waited for the young to come out and play. All wild young play and frolic as a way to develop and learn to survive. When all six were outside of their burrow, we let go ofthe string, dropping the door. Quick as a flash we grabbed the packing case, ran out and snatched the young ones. The mother knocked down the board and chased us away, but her courage failed her and she went back to her den. Do you think it was wrong to kidnap her young? After all these years (I was 10 years old then) I believe we were wrong. Wild animals should be left to raise their young without molestation. There are those who say animals do not feel pain or grief, but I hvae seen an old cat who had lost her young looking and calling for them for days. What happened to the young woodchucks? My cousin kept one, my brother and I sold four to other kids, and we kept one, whom we named “Chucky. Chucky.” He grew fast, loved bread and milk with sugar on it, and loved to be held and petted or groomed. He had a habit of hugging the ground to make himself heavier than he actually was when we tried to pick him up. Summer turned into fall, and near the middle of September Chucky became restless. His time clock told him he should be hunting a winter den for his long sleep. Our biology teacher knew that we had a woodchuck and suggested that it would be a good idea if we brought him to school to study his movements and watch him go into hibernation. We put him in the band room in the basement. In the middle of the night he escaped his cage and in an effort to get out of the_room, dug the plaster from two sides of the room. This so upset the teacher that he ordered me to take Chucky home. We took the woodchuck back to my grandfather’s farm and let him loose a few feet from his old home. The next year when I was visiting there, I heard a woodchuck whistle. Looking back of the com crib I spotted a chuck on a pile of rails my grandfather had split when he cleared the land. I softly called, “Chucky,” and he raised his head and looked at me for a long time. Then he climbed down and went under (he com crib to disappear forever. No doubt some of his descendants are roaming the old farm today. If ever you are on a hike in the country and hear a sharp whistle, stop and look around. You may see a woodchuck on a leaning fence post or a slanting tree. He will be sunning himself, and now and then, letting out a sharp whistle. nffiuwnnnnTnTnTTHHnnfflnHHTnTffnTnrniTnnTifinnFffi ■ Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS luuiuiuiuuiuuwjiuiuuuuuiouuiuuiuiiuiiuuiiuu June 15 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. June 18 - Michigan Jr. Livestock All Beef & Sheep Preview Show Ionia. June 18 - 4-H Horse Point Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 18 - 4-H Goat Show, 9 a.tn., in the Show Arena at the Barry County Fairgrounds. June 19 - 4-H Horse Show (sponsored by Horse Leaders) Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 20 - 4-H Rabbit Career & Showmanship Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. June 22-24 - 4-H Exploration Days, MSU, East Lansing. June 23 - 4-H Fair Entries due at Fair Office, 4-7 p.m. June 24-26 - State 4-H Trial Ride at South Branch Trail Camp on the Michigan Riding-Hiking Trail north of Hale. June 26 - 4-H Horse Show (sponsored by Horseshoe Knights) Fairgrounds Hastings. June 27 - Fair Clerks’ Workshop, 7 p.m., Fair office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Friday June 27 - Fair Superintendents’ Meeting, 8 p.m. fair office, fairgrounds, Hastings. June 28-29 - 4-H MMPA Tour, Novi, Michigan. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 5 nrrmnmTnTmnnmnfflnTnnnnTnnnnmnnnTnTnm™ From our readers Let's let the kids still be kids* ■S$S ■■S$ |L ** >k ?hiu SisS* s?^« j£sSW® £W k” '■‘Ml?* !*■**.'3 -•*».„* s t'sM sM „ S!?*m !‘*****«Wir( ‘iJEtai® •’••ilJtateiltih id trtiiikK.HiK i p 'talnsiujj R tat. 1 tali i woitaj Ki ’iskltdislrija xii moils^Edidali ' R lining ptt i Ite 'tto'aiWS ■k taiiibidirii dWtatattakii 1M Waste ui dtfcpta rF gib Kata it*!* o'WininMK’ -u|WwiiW jpimW®1* pji stap’^ inly!#* ijOFE®! To the editor: Whatever happened to kindergarten? Now instead of letting our children grow and learn at their own pace we’re pushing knowledge down them so fast, and at an early age, that they will forget all about being children. Yes, children should learn, but children should also have fun learning! I read the following “poem,” when I was feeling as if I were the only one let­ ting my “little girl” go to school this coming fall only to return a small adult, and I hated thinking about sending her; but she’s five now, time to grow up Now! So says the law! Kindergarten The doll stands empty now because pretend now, is just for babies. They are reading now just like (or better) than grown­ ups. The painting center has not been used today: There’s paper work to do, so there isn’t time for play. The blocks have not been out all week to build those towns and castles. But you should see those workbooks covered with erasers, tears, and grades! Too much, too soon, as over the surface they skim. They never give the child a chance. They only touch the brim. All 5-year-olds should be reading now seems to be the message I get; But it is hard for me to believe they should leave their childhood yet! What happened to makebelieve, pretend, and the show and tell and story hour — and — the time to be a little child? a small bud, not a full bloom flower? Written by M. Johnson, a first grade teacher from T.L. Heaton School in California. If a teacher feels this way, I’d say I’m in good company! God Bless the children (they’ll need it Kristine James Vermontville Maple Valley PTO can serve as collective voice for parents To the editor: “Perhaps an organized col­ lective voice of action will be all that will be needed to cor­ rect these concerns”. This is a quote from a letter to the editor in the MV News, May 31. What is a Parent/Teacher Organization - a PTO? PTO meetings are the first Tuesday of the month. One meeting was after school one month and then at 7 p.m. the other. You couldn’t make these meetings? You couldn’t take the time to work constructive­ ly with the established organization, namely the PTO? The PTO works with parents and teachers for the benefit of the children. Why didn’t you voice your opinions at the PTO meetings or at future meetings to help guide the system to work with the children? I agree that the system isn’t perfect, but there is an organization already established to help. In order for them to help, voice your opinions at the meetings star­ ting next school year, so they’ll know the problems. I agree with what Mr. and Mrs. Dawson stated two week ago, “They are children”. We as parents owe the children our support in work­ ing with the system (PTO) to help guide them through school. 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Track deserves more recognition Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned To the editor: To the junior high and high Menu school track coaches and their Wednesday, June 15 wives, assistants and parents, Veal steak, California veg­ we applaud you and ap­ gies, scalloped tomatoes, preciate you. wheat bread, oleo, fruit From what I can see, track cocktail, milk. is one of the most enduring Thursday, June 16 sports because of the many Barbeque beef, cheesy hours of training and time it spinach, mashed potatoes, takes to perform to the best of bun, oleo, cake, milk. your abilities. Friday, June 17 More students should go out Baked chicken, sweet for track. It keeps you potatoes, french cut green physically fit and develops beans, rice, oleo, fresh fruit, skills and talent normally not milk. recognized. You also develop Monday, June 20 friendships and teamwork Pot roast, potatoes, peas along with individual goals in and carrots, wheat bread, mind. I don’t think track is oleo, banana, milk. recognized enough. I, as a parent, have enjoyed seeing students develop skills and I’ve learned to appreciate Small animal group the sport by attending. meeting planned Also as a parent, I en­ courage all other parents to The next Small Animal encourage their children to go Association meeting is out for this sport. It’s hard scheduled for Wednesday, work and late night suppers June 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel and homework, but I think it’s Hall. worth it. This meeting is mandatory I’ve been there. It’s really for members and their parents great to see when they’ve and leaders who plan to sell made their goals or when they small animals (goats, rabbits, don’t make their goals, but ducks, geese, chickens or they persevere anyway. turkeys) in the sale at the fair. If the member cannot attend Jane Pool (due to unforeseen or extreme Vemontville circumstances) a parent or leader may attend for the member. Fair responsibilities, bam duties, sale procedures, com­ mittees, and other topics will be discussed. Sale flyers are also available at the Extension The Barry County Retired Office. Each member should School Personnel will meet at put these in store or business noon at the new Dowling windows to promote the small Methodist Church in Dowling animal sale. on June 22. Raymond Sikkenga from Battle Creek will review with slides of the Michigan sesquicentennial anniversary. Reservations for the dinner and meeting must be in by June 18 to Lydia Burchett, 721-8857, Bernice Carter, 795-9023, Reva Schantz 517/852-9243, Lucile Brown 367-4821, Berdina Lyttle 623-2606, Grace Watson 945-4558 or Margaret Johnson 945-2050. Tuesday, June 21 Chili, garden gelatin, tossed salad, crackers, salad dress­ ings, sliced peaches, milk. Events Wednesday, June 15 Nashville-Pat Kennedy to speak at 11:45 Blood pressure 10 to 12. Hastings—Arts and crafts at 10. Sing along. Thursday, June 16 Middleville—Herb Roberts to entertain at noon. Friday, June 17 Hastings—Exercise with Jan Leo, Popcorn. Monday, June 20 Delton-Lansing Gilbert to entertain. Hastings—Bingo. Tuesday, June 21 Hastings-Puzzle, Pat Ken­ nedy to speak at 10:30, Middleville—Pat Lewis to speak at noon. NashvilleSteve Reid, to speak at 11 a.m. De 11 on--W a ne ta Gingrich from Airway Ox­ ygen to speak. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Barry ARSP meeting set for June 22 STANTON'S Local Literary Club to tour Rose Garden The Womens Literacy Club of Nashville will travel to Lansing Thursday, June 23 to tour the Rose Garden. The group will gather at the Maple Grove Township Hall at 9:30 a.m. Membes are asked to take a dish for a potluck lunch at Francis Park. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. For more information call Mary Bell at 852-9506. (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNH ST8CCT rutstmc ‘Approx. 10'/i acres bordering a small creek ‘3 bedroom ranch with walkout basement ‘Pole barn and fencing ‘Beautiful location and view! ITJ MCemONTMllLe. 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Margaret Reid sings her Desire" for the graduates. own song, "It's Your elation was added to reaching that destination, making the commencement ceremony a particularly emotional event. “This is the most important moment of my life that I’ve achieved in 20 years,” said Andrea Hapeman. “Quitting high school was the stupidest thing I’ve ever done.” The graduates all have com­ pleted their studies through classes offered by the Maple How can a renter insure peace-of-mind? No problem. Auto-Owners Apartment Dwellers coverage protects the contents of your apartment from loss due to theft, vandalism, fire, water, wind and other losses. It also covers you and your family in case someone is injured in an apartment accident. And you can even get coverage that pays for temporary living quarters, in case something happens to your apartment. Ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent about renter’s insurance for your peace-of-mind. Maple Valley Community Education Coordinator Kay Hartzler pins a flower on­ to Maple Volley Schools Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff. Maple Valley Community Education Coordinator Kay Hartzler "presents perfect attendance award to Brenda Ashcraft. John Warren, Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce, Thelma Christoph er The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 Valley/Lakewood Community Education program, coor­ dinated and directed by Daryl and Kay Hartzler. “These people have worked hard and faithfully to com­ plete the requirements of the Maple Valley/Lakewood School systems. They have given time from their families and from their work for this purpose,” the Hartzlers said in the commencement pro­ gram. “Let these graduates be the ones who set the example for others in our community to follow in future years.” On hand to help the students < Continued on next page— [l COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Comer of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 pm. Monday thru �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 7 Kellogg Elementary Schools announces 'honor roll' students Fourth. Grade All A’s - Jody Hickey, Amanda Bryans, Tracy Hickey. B Average or Better - Teri McDiarmid, Nichole Kirwin, Sarah Kenyon, Sarah McKelvey. Ffith Grade All A’s - Nate Dipert, An- drea Hubka, Jenny Mittelstaedt. B Average or Better Nicole Beardslee, Rhonda Brown, Allison Burpee, Sabrina Dies, Angela Gard­ ner, Mindy Garvey, B.J. Jar­ man, Julie Jowers, Christa Kirby, Sara Leep, Greg Lit­ tle, Matthew Mace, Dalaina Fuller St. 4 grade honor roll Willie Combs pins a corsage onto Donna Wyskowski as she prepares to accept her high school diploma at adult education graduation. celebrate their graduation were the Maple Valley Com­ munity Band, which played “ Pomp and Circumstance;” the Rev. Sally Nolen who gave the invocation and benedic­ tion; Maple Valley School Superintendent Carroll Wolff; 1975 adult education graduate Gwen Powers; 1987 adult education graduate Martin Dawson; and mother of graduate Vaughn Reid, Margaret Reid, who sang a song she wrote, “It’s Your Desire.” “You hold in your hand something that nobody gave you, you earned it, you work­ ed for it,” Dawson told the group in his speech. Dawson went on to tell his own story about how he had quit the job he had several years ago and moved his fami­ ly around the country in search of a more favorable position. He later entered the Maple Valley Adult Education program and worked his way up to a well-paying job. “The job I have now (as an apprentice in plating) I have only because I have a diploma,” he said. “My wife an I are buying a house in Nashville and I hope to go back to school to make myself even more employable.” Dawson went on to tell the students that if he owned a business, he would want win­ ners, not quitters, on his team. “When we quit school, we picked up a label as quitters, but tonight we’re winners,” he said. Wolff echoed that statement in his address. “These are people who made many sacrifices to come to school and they’re winners, not quitters, today,” he said to the families of the graduates. “And they made this goal today because of you people. To die graduates of 1988,1 congratulate every one of you. Don’t stop now, and I know you’ll keep going.” Awards given to the graduates included a perfect attendance in government citation to Brenda Ashcraft and Andrea Hapeman. 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New books available at Putnam Library Farmer’s Boys Market 50 lbs Heney earned an award for perfect attendance for her first semester of English and word processing. Vaughn Reid had perfect attendance in four classes he was enrolled in for 35 weeks. Candalyn Admire and Natalie Hoover received word processing attendance awards and Donna Wyskowski earned a community achievement award. A special award for perserverance was given to Ruby Ward. Other graduates included Tangi LaRae Allen, Betty Jean Bennett, Anna Maria Faye Cournaya, Michael Scott Guthrie, Neal E. Phillips, Angie Salyers, Jef­ frey Joe Tobias and Steven Douglas Weicht. All A’s * Derek Graham, Kelly Mengyan, Justine Quick and Phillip Tanner. B Average Ron Ashworth, Samantha Ashley, Keisha Brauer, Delisa Cortright, Ray Decker, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Crystal Hubka, Dana Johns, Tony Mead, Chad Mullens, McGhan, Scott McKelvey, Meagan McLaughlin, Bridie Petrie. Mike Williams. 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NASHVILLLE CHAMBER OF S �Th* Mople Volley Newt. Nothvill*. Tuesday. June 14. 1988 — Page 8 Hazardous waste collection day held in Charlotte a success The Barry-Eaton District Health Department-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. held May 21. was quite successful. Fifteen 55 gallon barrels and 30 boxes of hazardous materials were removed from the waste stream. Products collected included: DDT. Chlordane, carbon tetrachloride, reactive metals, paints and other pesticides. The proper disposal of these hazardous waste will protect our precious groundwaters from contamination. County officials were en­ couraged with the citizen par­ ticipation in the first collection day. However, officials state there is obviously more hazar­ dous materials in the county than were collected. It has been estimated a county the size of Eaton will discharge four tons of toilet bowl cleaner, 15 tons ofliquid household cleaner, and four tons of motor oil each month. These amounts of toxic materials could pose a poten­ tial threat to our environment so county officials hope to sponsor another collection day in two or three years. In the meantime, Cooperative Ex­ tension Service bulletin E-1782 explains proper handl­ ing and disposal of various types of potentially dangerous household chemicals. The bulletin is available free of charge from the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, MI 48813-1497. 4-H livestock judging session set for 4-Her's June 16 All Eaton County 4-H beef, MSU will be the resource per­ sheep and swine members and son for hands-on judging ex­ those interested in livestock periences. Participants will judging are invited to attend a learn how to evaluate and livestock judging session on judge steers and hogs. For more information on Thursday, June 16. The ses­ sion will be held at the Jim the Eaton County 4-H pro­ Pion farm, 5614 Marshall gram contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 Rd.; Olivet. Dr. Dennis Banks from or 372-5594. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Maple Valley Jr. High students buy school equipment Through the sale of jewelry recently, the Maple Valley Junior High School student council raised nearly $3,000 which they used to buy a number of school equipment items including a computer science printer hookup; a computer printer; a 26 inch color monitor; two television carts; two RCA videocassette recorders and a 25 inch color television. They also used $250 for a donation to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Top fundraisers pictured with some of the new equipment are April Sears, Julie Huckendubler, Sara DeGroot, Billy Miller, Jason Epler, Michelle Vogel, Aaron Patrick and Heather Steward. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Eaton County athletes compete at Michigan Special Olympic games MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRIoraduoie Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST JUST LIKE NEY^iLT IN 1983 (2 NASHVILLE - 3 OR 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY NOME would make a good starter or retirement home. Listed at $29,900. (N-257) H 1.1 or 3 bedr ff.»), living room and kitchen, oak cupboards, walkout basement, a beautifully decorated home, sets high for a "panoramic country view". Lots of closets, natural gas, central air, Andersen windows, and large deck. (CH-249) 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 DUPLEX $37,900! 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Good starter or retirement home! ____________ (V-240) WE NEED LISTINGS! GIVE US A CALL IF YOU NEED HELP TO “SELL” OR TO “BUY”! 65 ACRES ■ 50 ACRES TILLABLE ■ Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed ot^ $45,500. (VL-228) Jr A delegation of 30 mentally impaired athletes from Eaton County are home now after competing at the 1988 Michigan Special Olympics State Summer Game June 2-4. They were among more than 3,000 Special Olympians competing at the games at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. Angie DeLong from Nashville, Tobi Mazzoni and Billy Mater from Vermont­ ville represented Maple Valley in Mt. Pleasant. They were accompanied by local volunteer coach and teacher Glenna MacDonald. The athletes competed in events including track and field and bowling. Angie DeLong earned a silver medal in the softball throw, a bronze medal in the 50 meter dash and fifth place in standing long jump. Tobi Mazzoni earned a gold medal in the 50 meter dash, a silver medal in the 100 meter dash and a gold medal in the 200 meter dash. Billy Mater earned a gold medal in the singles bowling competition and a silver medal in doubles. Between competitive events, athletes took advan­ tage of training clinics, sports Angie DeLong, Tobi Mazzoni and Billy Mater represented Maplewood School at the Special Olym­ pic games at Central Michigan University. exhibitions and recreational activities. Opening and clos­ ing ceremonies provided all the excitement and pageantry of the world Olympics. The Summer Games are for Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues, Wed, Thun, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Community Notices MAPLE GROVE BIRTH­ DAY CLUB. The Club will meet Tuesday, June 21 at the Maple Grove Community Build­ ing on M-66. Hah Gray and Beat­ rice Rogers will be the hostesses. Fem Hawblitz will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Business meeting will follow the dinner and we plan to our review By Laws. part of Michigan Special Olympics’ year-round pro­ gram of physical fitness, athletic training and sports competition for mentally im­ paired children and adults. Owner Dorothy McMillen Wednesday — SR. CITIZENS DAY k DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 9 Nashville Council approves Curtis Road resurfacing by Joyce Snow The people of Nashville won’t have to wait until next year to drive on a paved Cur­ tis Road. The Nashville Village Council last Thursday voted to pave the section bet­ ween Sherman and Reed streets at a cost of $14,310.36. The council accepted a bid from Reith Reilly for the job, which tentatively has been, scheduled to begin in late August or early September. Chairman of the Depart­ ment of Public Works Com­ mittee Ray Hinckley reported that the price for the work is about $2,100 less than the committee originally had estimated the cost to be for ad­ ding a ditch and gravel to the road. “I’d like to see it paved this year because it will be cheaper this year,” Hinckley said. He also said that $85,000 had been budgeted for roads for this year with only $64,000 having been spent so far, leaving enough for the Curtis Road project. Hinckley also told the coun­ cil that the stretch of Curtis Road from Reed to Sherman has been designated a major street and will be eligible to receive state funds. From Sherman Street to the village liiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini'inr Engagements|2UiOUJJlUUlilillllUUilUUJUlUllUllUlllllUilUUlUlUUUlU Sandra Christie ofNashville and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Christie of Eaton Rapids are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather, to Jeff Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Daniels of Hastings and Mr. Michael Kennedy of Caledonia. Heather is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is attending Kellogg Com­ munity College, and is employed at Eaton County ASCS Office. Jeff is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed at Tobias High Tensile Fence in Nashville. A June 25, wedding is being planned. Christie - Kennedy line it will be considered a local street. At the village council’s Truth-in-Taxation hearing Thursday, held as a require­ ment under the Headlee Amendment, resident Fem Green asked how much taxes would increase this year. ‘ ‘We’re going to continue to levy 16 mills as we did in the past,” said Village President John Hughes. “The only in­ crease the property owner will pay is ifthere is an increase in the assessment. We really don’t have a whole lot of con­ trol over that (the assess­ ment). The state does that.” Although the amount of tax residents will be charged has not increased, the amount channeled into the general fund will be more than last year because one mill is being dropped from a sewer debt retirement and added to the number of mills levied for general government expenses. It was pointed out that state revenue sharing funds will in­ crease from $107,000 this year to a projected $108,000 for next year. These funds are determined by factors and multipliers from sales tax, in­ come tax, intangible tax, single business tax and liquor tax, based on the population of the village. Officials also noted the state equalized valuation (SEV) for Nashville last year of $8,524,389 and said the added mill for general government will generate $8,524.89. The council adopted a resolution to collect the full 16 mills for 1988 11 for general operations and five for streets. After tearing down the old freight depot south of the railroad bed on the south end of the village last fall, Ray Boise was asked to clean up the debris. Because he allegedly failed to do so, the council took legal action. Boise was the recipient of a court order which required him to clean up the area within 30 days. The time limit ex­ pired June 3 and Boise had still not complied, officials said. Hughes told the council that a couple of options were open to them and that he would talk to the village attorneys to decide which avenue would be best to take in the matter and report back to the council. In other court business, the council is to submit a brief by June 15 regarding the pro­ secution of Sidney Green for violation of the village’s junk car ordinance. Hughes said that the council would be made aware of happenings before any further action is taken. Green had appealed a decision by the court to remove junk cars currently sitting on his business and residential property. Also at the meeting, Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley asked if a" break could be given to people watering flowers and gardens in the hot weather. Hughes said that when the village borrowed money from the Federal Housing Ad­ ministration (FHA) to put in the water system they told the village that “the way to meter is by how much water is us­ ed” and that they frown upon giving special breaks for these purposes.' He also pointed out that there would be no way to police the use. Lois Elliston said that she had talked with one municipality that gave everyone 5,000 gallons of free water for the summer, but could not recall who where it was. A bid of $3,605 .was ac­ cepted from Otie Riser to pur­ chase the 1986 Ford Crown Victoria police car. Police Chief Gene Koetje said he felt the bid was too low but after advertising it for two weeks in the local paper that it is the on­ ly bid that had been received. The council voted unanimous­ ly to accept the bid. Fern Green asked what the rules are concerning the use of alleys in the village. She said that her neighbors have a bur­ ning barrel in the alley adja­ cent to her home located on Washington Street between Cleveland and Lentz Streets. Hughes told her he would check into the matter. The council approved a re­ quest by Kent Mead to hold a gospel sing in Putnam Park every fourth Saturday from June to October. The council also approved a request from the Vietnam Veterans of America Maple Valley Chapter 329 for per­ mission to park a truck behind the stores on the west side of Main Street. The truck will be used for paper collection and will be pakred there in July until it is full. The week ofJune 13-19 was proclaimed Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the village in conjunction with the states observance. Hughes said that Nashville was asked to make the proclamation because “there is such an ac­ tive MS group in this community.” Andrews - Smith to be united Diane Andrews and Daniel J. Smith have announced their wedding engagement. Andrews is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Nashville, and Smith is the son of Betty Smith of Ypsilanti and the late Clair Smith. The bride-elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School, Kellogg Com­ munity College and Western Michigan University, where she recieved a bachelor of business administration de­ gree. She works in the ad­ vertising department at the Battle Creek Enquirer. The groom-elect is a graduate of Gull Lake High School. He received a bache­ lor of science degree in aut­ omated manufacturing tech­ nology at ITT Techinical Institute in Fort Wayne, Revised grain handling book is available Ind., and an associate's de- * gree at ITT in Grand Rap­ ids. He is employed as an automation engineer at the Ford Motor Company, Wayne Assembly. A Sept. 10 wedding is planned. COKE $919 Em + dep 8 pack New COKE 16 oz. plus tax & deposit 12 pack plastic bottles Uy Bud & Bud light BAG plus dep. 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The handbook costs $6 and can be ordered by writing to Plan Service Division, Department of Agricultural Engineering, 217 Farrall Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1323. Details about the handbook can be obtained by calling Roger Brook, MSU Extension agricultural engineer, at 517/353-4456. A FESTIVAL OF SAVINGS CORTAID NIVEA SUN CREAM WITH ALOE 1/2 OZ. SPF84OZ $3.66 SPF154 OZ. ..$3.97 SPF254OZ. ..$4.77 AFTER SUN LOTION 4 OZ. ..$2.68 MICATIN Micatln Mlcatin BUFFERIN SPRAY POWDER 3 OZ. OR LIQUID 3!4 OZ. TABLETS 100’S 266 MicMhn 3" MICATIN DOXIDAN CREAM .5 OZ. 100’S TEMPRA DROPS 15 ML. . .$2.49 SYRUP 4 OZ....... $3.29 CHEW ABLES 30’S $1.77 Supercolor POLAROID 600 HIGH SPEED TIME ZERO OR SPECTRA FILM SINGLE PACK *f*t 19 Congratulations! and Good Luck on Graduating to ... KEVIN ENGEL 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily YOUR CHOICE 219 Main St, Nashville • 852-0845 NEW SUMMER — HOURS — June-July-August 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday �The Mople Volley New*. Na*hville. Tuetdoy. June 14, 1988 — Poge 10 Village of Nashville REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING M.V. most valuable athlete, sportsmanship awards named May 26, 1988 Sheri Forell Scot Lenz Kim Boh* Jeff Fisher The Maple Valley Athletic Department has announced the 1987-88 Most Valuable Athlete and Sportsmanship Awards. This year’s most valuable athletes are Sheri Forell and Scot Lentz. Forell is a 4-year varsity letter winner in basket­ ball and volleyball, a 2-year varsity letter winner in soft­ ball, and 1-year in track. She was an all-conference winner in basketball, volleyball, and softball this year and also received the Volleyball Coaches All-Region Award as well as Special Mention U.P.I. All-State in basketball. Lenz is a 4-year varsity let­ ter winner in golf, 3 years in baseball, and 2 years in basketball. He was selected to the SMAA all-conference teams in basketball and baseball this past year. He received the Baseball Coaches All-District Award as a pitcher. .The Sportsmanship Awards are presented to those athletes who display the character, cooperation, and leadership that are representative of a good sports person. This year our Sportsmanship Awards go to Kim Bahs and Jeff Fisher. Bahs is a 4-year letter win- ner in basketball, 2-year letter winner in track, and a 1-year winner in softball. Fisher is a 2-year varsity letter winner in football, baseball, and a 1-year letter winner in basketball. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING June 16, 1988, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville. Purpose: Rebecca Franke is requesting a variance in order to con­ vert the dwelling located at 312 Washington Street to a 2-family dwelling. The property is presently zoned R-1. RON BRACY, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board — NOTICE OF — PUBLIC HEARING June 16, 1988 • 7 P.M. ... at the Council Chambers in Nashville. Pur­ pose — Gary Stanbough is requesting a variance in order to construct a garage at 2631 W. Fullter St. The properties presently zoned PUD. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board PARTS & SERVICE ^Richarels • SALES rEvSice L • service We service ell brands 543-8332 —__________ _______ ^^ppliance 126 5. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS A GENERM. ELECTRIC aMRHRG A KITCHEN AID AFRIGIMIRE A MAGIC CHEF a WHIRLPOOL A SEARS A GIBSON A TAPPAN AHOTPOINT aIENN-MR A MONTGOMERY WARD Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT Four Maple Valley Lions make SMAA baseball team League co-champion Maple Valley placed four players on the SMAA all-league baseball team last week. Pitcher Scot Lenz, out­ fielders Mickey Tilley and Rich Varney and shortstop Brock DeGroot all were nam­ ed to the select team. It was Lenz’s third straight selection to the team. The senior righthander compiled an 11-2 record and 1.13 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 80 innings. Tilley hit .362 with 18 runs while Varney batted .362 with 19 runs, 10 stolen bases and 10 walks. DeGroot hit .306 with 22 runs and 14 rbis. In addition to all-league honors, Lenz, Tilley and Varney were named to the coaches association all-district team. Two Lions on softball team Two Maple Valley seniors have been named to the SMAA all-league softball team. Sheri Forell was named to the team as a shortstop while Diona Morawski was selected as a catcher. In addition, out­ fielder Kim Bahs was named honorable mention. Forell was named to the select team for the third straight year after hitting .548 with three homers and 10 steals. Morawski hit .522 while Bahs batted .560 with a trio of homers. Eaton 'Getting to Know Youth Day' winners More than 600 individual and group exhibits from young people throughout Eaton County were entered in the ninth annual Youth Day held Saturday, May 14 at the Charlotte fairgrounds. More than 1,200 persons enjoyed the day’s activities, which ranged from exhibits and performances to learning centers and special fun activities. The following local young people were selected by the judges to receive special recognition and awards. Non-dimensional Visual Arts: Judge’s Choice and First Place - Amanda Wells, Sun­ field 4-H Club. Wearing Apparel: Judge’s Choice & First Place - Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H Club. Other first place: Leslie Grant, Maplewood Elem., Vermontville; Jobeather Grant, Maplewood Elem., Vermontville; Amy Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders, 4-H Club. Second Place Eric Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; Christina Priesman, Spaulding 4-H Club. Poetry: First Place - Delana Dunn, Maple Valley H.S., Vermontville. Second Place Amy Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club. Short Story: First Place Tiffany Wells, Sunfield Elem.. Poster Contest: Second Place Lindsey Krolik, Maplewood Elem., Vermontville. Crafts: Second Place Shannon Finnie, Spaulding 4-H Club. Help Wanted AUTO BODY MAN WANTED: 5 years experience. Attractive commission plan. Nevin, 964-3796._________ PART TIME JOB: Demons­ trate toys & gifts now until Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ery. Details without obligation. Call 517-852-9592 anytime. Miscellaneous BOOK SALE Putnam Library, Saturday June 18,10am to 3pm. MAYTAG '^UgkChrf. • • • • SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperitnced, Reliable & Reasonable SWki equAipmeNnt kTerosEene Dheater— ice fishiCng eaquipsmehnt woIodn stovaes snFowmloabiles eqhuip Ski equipment,, kerosene heater,,g, ice fishing equipment, wood stoves,, snowmobile equipment. sleeping bags, tents, jack knives, axes, sword, color TV s, VCR’s, car stereos, home , ? and car speakers, furniture, beds, baby items, boom boxes, guitars and amps • IF IT'S ONE PIECE OR ALL GIVE ME A CALL! • • BEAR'S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 • • 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan * The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held May 26, 1988 at the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:04 p.m. Present were John Hughes, Forrest Burd, Sue Kienutske, Larry Filter, Ray Hinckley, Marsha Ainslie, and Ted Spoelstra. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the May 17, 1988 Special Meeting were read and approved wiith the following addition inserted after the first paragraph: "Forrest Burd was sworn in as Trustee for the remainder of the term vacated by Ben Mason." President Hughes read a letter received from Kent Mead requesting the Council’s permission to hold a Gospel Sing in Putnam Park. No specific date was given in the request so President Hughes tabled the matter until specific dates were obtained from Mr. Mead. There was discussion regarding a 1.5 increase in the millage for General Government Operations. No action was taken. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Kienutske to advertise a Public Hearing for Truth in Taxation to be held June 9, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding advertising for bids to sell the 1986 Crown Victoria Police Car. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Burd to have President John Hughes sign the Michigan Department of Transportation City of Nashville Renewal and Amendment. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Spoelstra to place delinquent water and sewer and special assesments on the tax rolls. All Ayes. Motion carried. Trustee Ainslie announced that the Muzzle Loaders will be in Nashville September 24 and 25. Ainslie also expressed concern with bicycle riding on the sidewalks of Main Street. It was mentioned that perhaps the present signs were not adequate. The matter was referred to the D.P.W. Committee. The Council would like to thank all those who helped make our 1988 Mayor Exchange Day with Burr Oak a success including: Harold Christiansen, Earl Wilson and the Fire and Ambulance Depart­ ments, LaDuska Sheldon, Helen Curtis and the Maple Leaf Florist, Jerry Brumm and the Great Nor­ thern Longbow Co., Phyllis Frith, Phyllis Skedgell, Mulberry Fore, Maple Valley School, Charlton Park Village and Museum, Donna Hickey and helpers, Leon Frith, Bernice Frith, Ray Hinckley, Carl Tobias, Jferry Tobias, John and Ruth Hughes, Forrest and Anna Burd, Joyce Koetje, Rev. DeGroot, Rev. Voyles, Lois Elliston and Rose Heaton. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Spoelstra to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 7:50 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium ADDRESS: Maplewood Elementary School Vermontville, Michigan Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium Nashville, Michigan Sealed proposals for 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium will be received at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, envelope clearly marked; REROOFING PROJECTS, PHASE 2, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS, SEALED BID ENCLOSED and it should be addressed to Mrs. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, until 4:00 p.m. p.m., Tuesday, June 28,1988. Bids will be opened at 7:15 p.m’ at a special meeting of the Board of Education, Tuesday, June 28,1988, in the school administration office. Plans may be obtained at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 upon deposit of $15.00 per set. The deposit will be refunded only if Plans and Specifications are returned within 15 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition. In alll cases, Plans and Specifications are the property of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish one 5% bid bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Maple Valley Schools. Bonds shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, the successful bidders) shall be required to furnish a 100% labor and material bond and a 100% performance bond. Plans will be on file on Dodge/SCAN Microfilm and at the F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Kalamazoo. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. �iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinT Serving Our Country '») '») ^ VlVS ^V l V S ^^sfc f cuSuSi S i/^ r/^Kf K *JS JSi!n ksss !L«^s''* 'k '*t’'?l '^?bl’ s*£S5 £%S25S* '*<M M j ** ^x. $*{JS» »!&< » The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 11 State's wheat prospects down Michigan’s 1988’ winter precipitation during May wheat production is forecast at reduced yield prospects and slightly over 29 million much of this year’s wheat IHUUUUllUUUUlUiUlUIUlUIUlUUUllUUlUUUUlUUUUUllJl bushels. Production prospects crop is heading on shorter dropped six percent from a than normal straw. Brian C. Gillum Gene O. Black month ago but remain 52 per­ Nationally, winter wheat Spec. 4 Brian C. Gillum, Airman Gene O. Black, son production is forecast at 1.57 son of Henry E. Gillum Jr. of of Ed J. and Eunice Black of cent above 1987 output. This forecast is based on billion bushels, up slightly 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Rural Route 1, Vermontville, Nashville, and Sandra L. has graduated from Air Force conditions reported by from 1987. Yields are now Wilkins of 4177 Loftus, basic training at Lackland Air farmers as of June 1, accor­ expected to average 39.4 ding to the Federal/State bushels per acre, down slight­ Freeport, has received the Force Base, Texas. Michigan Agricultural ly from last year. parachutist badge upon com­ During the six weeks of Statistics Service. White winter wheat producpletion of the three-week air­ training the airman studied the Yields for the 1988 crop are tion for 1988 is forecast at borne course at the U.S. Ar­ Air Force mission, organiza­ 185,808 million bushels, my Infantry School, Fort Ben­ tion and customs and received expected to average 47 bushels per acre, three down five percent from last ning, Ga. special training in human bushels below the May 1 season. During the first week of relations. forecast and one bushel below training, students underwent a In addition, airmen who regorous physical training complete basic training earn 1987 yields. Below normal program and received instruc­ credits toward an associate tion in the theory of degree through the communi­ parachuting. The second week ty college of the Air Force. they received practical train­ He is a graduate of ing by jumping from 34-foot Lake wood High School, Lake and 250-foot towers. The final Odessa. week they made five staticline James R. Bingham parachute jumps including one Air Force Tech. Sgt. James night jump. The 1988 peach crop in He is a 1986 graduate of R. Bingham, son of Elmer and Michigan is expected to be Grand Rapids Central High Alma Bingham of 4157 Bar­ smaller than last year’s. Pro­ ryville Rd., Nashville, has School. been named Air Force Space duction is forecast at 50 million pounds, compared to Command Security Police noncommissioned officer of 60 million pounds in 1987, ac­ cording to Federal/State Thank You the year. Bingham is a security police Michigan Agricultural CARD OF THANKS training supervisor with the Statistics Service. The family of Neil Balko Winter injury to buds was would like to thank friends 1012th Air Base Group in significant in parts of Greenland. neighbors and relatives for the The selection was based on southwest Michigan, the many deeds of kindness and State’s major peach producing expressions of sympathy during the individual’s exemplary du­ area. the illness and death of Neil. ty performance, job U.S. production was Special thank you to Lee and knowledge, leadership Carol Monroe, Judy and Sher- qualities, significant self­ forecast at 2.63 billion man Scott and family, Maplew- improvement and other pounds, eight percent above last year’s crop. Freestone ood Elementary and staff, Rev. accomplishments. Clifford Randall officiating, the He graduated from Maple production is expected to be 1.63 billion pounds, 11 per­ pallbearers, Pray Funeral Home Valley High School, and Zion Lutheran Church for Nashville, in 1976, and in cent above the 1987 level. the nice dinner. 1984 he received a bachelor’s Michigan is expected to be the We would also like to express degree from Southwest Texas sixth largest peach producting our gratitude to Kenneth State University, San Marcos. state. Schwartz M.D., a friend and doctor, to the staff, nurses and Bruce D. Duits doctors at M.S.U. Clinical Sgt. Bruce D. Duits, son of Center Hematology, Oncology Edwin W. and Marion J. Department. To the staff-at St. Lawrence, Duits of 177 W. Broadway, the 3 North nurses, the ICU Woodland, has re-enlisted in nurses and to Sister Pearl. Your the U.S. Army at Fort kindness will not be forgotten. Devens, Mass., for four God Bless You years. Duits is a personnel adwife, Ida son, Brad ministration specialist with the daughters, Stacey and Carrie 36th Medical Battalion. He is a 1976 graduate of father, Howard Balko sisters, Mr. and Mrs. David Lakewood High School. Swinehart & family Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wonch & Model 5212G Free Floating Michigan's peach crop down for ’88 Drain code meeting June 21 State Rep. Fitzgerald and Senator Schwarz are co­ sponsoring an informational meeting on the problems and issues relating to the Michigan Drain Code. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 21, from 7-9 p.m. at Eaton County Cour­ thouse in the county commis­ sioner’s chambers. Both representatives in-< dicate their offices have been contacted repeatedly by con­ stituents throughout Eaton County who have experienced frustrations with the Michigan Drain Code. For the most part, these problems relate to preceived complexities of the Michigan Drain Code and an inherent friction between the changing needs of rural and suburban citizens. The purpose of the meeting is to identify problem areas within the Michigan Drain Code as they may relate to Eaton County. Constituents may provide written or verbal testimony at the meeting. Nashville Little League ^BENEFIT DANCE Saturday, June 25th at... NASHVILLE V.F.W. **,_*■*< **** Jsjsm sjsm S""*^ “^huj f’8WsJSWltfjU "S^tah r 5lc«!-HtoiMr kfeudWual)^. W Men (its nd h - ^fcttltylsWjel t»>ie|Wtett 5sr Dem ffckejmiWpen, KifflMtofHhilef^lobta, trrfMHtjtetaliri ip loe^e lei. (to> sailbe tan fcneW bM k(M JJbsbW** 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. $3°° ... Single $5°° .. Couple Simplicity %Z V family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sieting & family brother, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Balko & family CARD OF THANKS Family of Iva Cramer. Many thanks to friends that gave at Johnny’s, toward the beautiful hanging plant Also for the calls, cards, and Pastor Glenn for his visits and prayers. A special thanks to our neighbors, who provided food, it was so deeply appreciated. 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Main, Vermontville — OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 8 to 5 fc7V9R-flRRQ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 12 FFA members get awards More than 70 people attend­ ed Maple Valley’s 1987-88 Future Farmers Association Awards night and heard guest speaker, Earl Souva, talk about the “Work Experience Abroad” F.F.A. Program. Souva, the Michigan 1986-87 state vice president, told about his six months of working on four different farms in Belgium. He en­ couraged members to pursue the many interesting oppor­ tunities through F.F.A. The first F.F.A. degree that can be achieved is the Green Hand Degree. Members receiving that were Jeremy Wetzel, Pam Williams, Kevin Pixley, Jason Ackett, and Tony Bouwens. Fifteen Maple Valley members received their Green Hand Degree’s earlier this year at the Regional Degree Inductions, held at Lakewood High School. This year’s Star Green Hand Award went to the most outstanding green hand, Jason Ackett, of Nashville. Chapter Farmer Degrees were given to Gary Gillian, Bob Hill, Alicia Krebs, Con­ nie Krebs, Cory Pingle, and Kevin Rockwell. Eight other members had also received their Chapter Farmer Degree at last fall’s Regional Degree Induction. The most outstanding Chapter Farmer this year is Kevin Stewart, of Vermont­ ville. Kevin received the Star Steven Bowen, 1987-88 FFA president, is presented with the retiring president award by Eric Bignall, the '88-89 president. Chapter Farmer plaque to signify his honor. Proficiency Awards were given to those who excelled in their area of agricultural ex­ perience over the past year: poultry proficiency, Rick Merril; wildlife management, Eric Bignall; sheep proficien­ cy, Mike Everett; forestry proficiency, Mike Everett; diversified livestock, Bill Powell; beef production, Jason Ackett; outdoor recrea- tnnrHn r t r m r r r r r: !! i OVER 1,000 GAMES!A 7 __ _ _ _ ’t mis s o n e! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS Your Satellite Professionals" IOS VMMINCTON ST. MKSMV1LLC . Ml *lWJ EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 Recipients of FFA proficiency awards are, left to right: Scott Pixley, Eric Bignall, Chris Pingle, Alicia Krebs, Greg Olmstead, Mike Everett, Kevin Rockwell, Bill Powerll, Jason Ackett and Kevin Stewart. Brumm ofthe Nashville Syrup Association, Jerry Reese, Ed Sampson, Sharon Stewart, Sue Townsend, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Wetzel. “We ap­ preciate all the help and sup­ port given by these people throughout the past year. Without their help our year would not have been such a success,” said an FFA spokesperson. Inducted into the local chapter as honorary chapter farmers because they have Z-been helpful, supportive and Vice President of the Maple Valley Future Farmers generous to the Maple Valley of America Travis Swinson presents Sue Townsend her FFA for many years were Bill Kury and Bill Kipp. certificate of appreciation. Steve Bowen was this year’s tion, Mike Everett; dairy pro­ presented with certificates of recipient of the DeKalb duction, Kevin Pixley; appreciation and a sample of Agricultural Accomplishment specialty crop production, maple syrup: Mr. and Mrs. Award. This award was Greg Olmstead, and Kevin R.L. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. presented by Jim Hun, Rockwell; swine proficiency, Chuck Brand, Duane District Sales Manager for Alicia Krebs; turf manage­ Davison, Burr Hartenburg, DeKalb-Pfizer Genetics. ment, Chris Pingle; Bea Pino, Don Hickey, Larry A higlight of the evening agricultural placement, Corey Lenz, Bob Masnfield, Mr. occurred when a distinguished and Mrs. John Mater, service award was presented Pingle. The following people were Nashville Locker, Nelson to Carroll Wolff for his 25 yars of support. “The F.F.A. owes a lot to Mr. Wolff and we appreciate his support in our activities over the years,” said the spokesperson. Wolff took a few minutes to thank the members and commend them on the strides the chapter has made over the past two years. He cited student involvement and Mr. Swinson, chapter ad­ visor for the program’s success. The special president’s award was given to Steve Bowen for a job well done. Making the presentation was Eric Bignall, newly elected chapter president. The following F.F.A. members will be graduating: Eric Baker, Steve Bowen, Lance Brumm, Rob Cook, Matt Ewing, Doug Franklin, Pat Hagon, Dan Kellogg, Tim Kellogg, Larry Kienutske, Connie Krebs, Scott Pixley, and Dan Siple. Bignall to head Maple Valley FFA New Future Farmers of America officers for the 1988-89 school year are presi­ dent, Eric Bignall; vice presi­ dent, Travis Swinson; secretary, Alicia Krebs; reorter, Kevin Rockwell; and sentinal, Steve Cook. At a special steering com­ mittee meeting, the following decisions were made for the 1988-89 school year: Syrup production will continue at the rate of hanging 1,000 buckets each spring. The F.F.A. will try to purchase the rest of the equipment, but will still hve the sap custom boiled. The F.F.A. plans to be in the Ver­ montville Syrup Association next year, and sell syrup and candy at the festival. For the BOAC competition this year the chapter has been busy planting maple trees at the Nashville Sewer Plant. The chapter is also responsi­ ble for the landscape work in the front of the high school and superintendent’s office. It was decided at the meeting that the F.F.A. will set up a scholarship ladder and get the ball rolling for an agriculture scholarship for the 1988-89 school year. The point system will con­ tinue to be used to pick the top six or seven for the Kansas Ci- i FFA officers for the 1988-89 school year are, from ty trip. The system will be left, Steve Clark, sentinal; Kevin Rockwell, reporter; kept the same as last year. Joe Mater, treasurer; Alicia Krebs, secretary; Travis In the area of skills judging Swinson, vice president and Eric Bignall, president. F.F.A. plans to send at least five teams to the state com­ petitions and will participate in the Western Michigan FOR POND AND Livestock Show and compete lake STOCKING at the Crop-O-Rama. The chapter plans to set up a ‘World's larges! hybrid bluegill dealer with over 400 acres of ponds. four team softball tournament and cookout for sometime in Del i ve ry Wednesday, June 15 V August. Members also plan to Channel Catfish ............ ...................................... :,.„;;.... ,.... 4-6" & 6-8” participate in many other Fathead Minnows . 2-4” Farley’s F-1 Super-Blue chapters activites throughout Hybrid Bluegill 1 -3” and Grass Carp the year. ■C IiOo nU OelHery wilt ba al. CCaMonla ■ Caledonia Fanners Etexalor, 8-9am ph. 891-8106 Mtddlavma ■ Bob's engine Hospital, to 3O->t :30 am. Pn. 795-7647. Hastings - Fanners Fees. 1-2 pm Ph. 945-9926 Woodland ■ Pel Food Express. 330-4'30 pm. Ph 367-4085 . ■Delivery Thursday, June 16 TTTTTTTTTffTTTTWT^n^^TWfflTTfflnffl'fflTffiTfl^^W^nTTTTTTnTT Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! ! ! LiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHHHiHmmiiHiHiinim, Nashville ■ Jim & Ernie s Farm & Garden. 8-9 a.m. Ph. 852*0770. To place an order cal) your local store or 1 ■000-247-2019 (orders do not have to be ’ placed tn advance) FARLEY’S FISH FARM Route 1, Cash, Arkansas 72421 �tlje 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 Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience Milder �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 14 Shop carefully for treated wood for home gardening structures By Allen P. Krizek County Extension Director If you want raised beds, retaining walls and other wood garden structures to last a long time, you’ll want to use preservative-treated wood. If you want to grow plants nearby, you’ll need to choose lumber treated with chemicals that won’t harm Ornamental plants or contaminate garden vegetables and fruits. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, says lumber that’s been pressuretreated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is both longlasting and safe if used properly. “This type of preservative is the best choice for wood that will come in contact with soil, Krizek says. “The material is applied under pressure and is so strongly bound to the wood that leaching isn’t much of a pro­ blem. The life ofCCA-treated wood in contact with soil is 40+ years.” CCA-treated lumber is widely available under such trade names as Wolman, Wolmac, Boliden and Greensalt. Copper and zinc naphthenate are available under the trade names Cuprinol and Banworth for application by homeowners. These, too, seem to pose little danger to plants. But because they are merely painted on, they do not penetrate as deep­ ly into the wood, so lumber treated with these materials does not last as long as pressure-treated products. Krizek advises against using wood treated with pen­ tachlorophenol (penta) or creosote for garden struc­ tures. Creosote is the familiar brownish-black tar used on railroad ties and telephone poles. Penta treatment causes only a" slight darkening of the wood that is very difficult to detect. Both these preservatives give off fumes that may be a problem. Fresh creosote leaks out of wood for years and can VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL VIETNAM VETERANS of AMERICA 517-726-1176 MAPLE VALLEY CHAPTER #329 P.O. Box 126 Vermontville, Ml 49096 The Vietnam Veterans of America, Maple Valley Chapter #329, would like to thank Tony Wawiernia and Monte Odell for all their help in the preparations for the placement of the monument and the dedication on Monday. These two promised to make themselves available and were not more than a phone call away whenever we needed them and their equipment. They all morn­ ing Thursday, May 26 helping place the monument on the foun­ dation. On Friday they were again called upon to help place some pedestals and urns. Sometime over the weekend they set up all the bleachers for the dedication and had them back down again first thing Monday morning. They were on hand to assist with the installation of the light and the flags. During all this they were always cheerful and most eager to help us out. We deeply, ap­ preciate their attitude and willingness to do these things for our chapter. Thanks Boys for making our ceremony so easy to organize. Word’s can’t express our true gratitude. The Members of Veitnam Veterans of America Maple Valley Chapter #239. emit toxic fumes for many years after treatment. These fumes can damage or even kill nearby plants that are sen­ sitive to them. Penta, too, volatilizes and may con­ taminate nearby plants. Some woods, including cedar and redwood, are naturally more decay resistant than others, Krizek points out. The rising cost of these wood limits their use to small items such as windowboxes. For landscape uses, Krizek says CCA-treated lumber is pro­ bably the safest and most economical choice. Kellogg Sixth graders graduate COA seeks donations for garage sale! The Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging’s Hastings Senior Center is planning a “Community Garage Sale” for Thursday, July 28. Funds raised during the sale will be used by the Centers for pur­ chasing items to brighten up the center. Participants are asking the community for donations of clean, usable items in working condition to be sold at the sale. Remember the COA when doing spring cleaning. Volunteers will also be needed to sort and mark items. Anyone who would like to donate items, should bring them to the COA office, 120 N. Michigan in Hastings, Monday through Friday bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering services should call Deidra Bryans at 948-4856. WERNER 5 ft. Aluminum Step Ladder $OJ99 (Reg. *41.99) • Circular Saws • Drills • Jig Saws • Sanders • Cordless Screwdrivers (Save up to $15.OO) ASHVILLE HARDWARE 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 gospel string band show, 4-H alumni program, tractor pulls, a two wheel drive pull, a pedal pull and other children’s ac­ tivities, the Helen Cornelius Show, a horse pull, and two demolition derby shows. For complete fair information contact the Eaton County Fair Office at 543-4510. Eaton County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS ■miiuiiiimmiimmiiimiiiiiiniimmiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiim Tues., June 14 -7 p.m. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc., EISD. Tues., June 14 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cloverbud Summer Program, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 15 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 15 - 7:30 p.m. Mandatory Small Animal Associa­ tion Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. June 16 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cloverbud Summer Program, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thurs., June 16-7 p.m. 4-H Livestock Judging Workshop, Jim Pion’s, Olivet. Mon., June 20 - 7:30 p.m., Eaton County Fairboard Meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tues., June 21 - 7-9 p.m., Michigan Drain Code Meeting, Eaton County Courthouse. June 20-23 -College Week, Michigan State University. Wed., June 22 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. June 22-24 - Exploration Days - Michigan State University. Mon., June 27 - 8 p.m. Dairy Fitting & Showing Clinic, Rick Sederlunds, Charlotte. Tuesday, June 28-10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cloverbud Summer Pro­ gram, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tues., June 28-6 p.m. Goat Clinic, Cattle Arena, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wed., June 29 - 6:30 p.m. Dog Obedience, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thurs., June 30 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cloverbud Summer Pro­ gram, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Garage Sale All Black & Decker & Skil Power Tools We Ship UPS 4-H youth fair entries due June 15 The 1988 Eaton County 4-H Fair will be held July 23-30 at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. All youth age nine to 19 as of December 31, 1988 who plan to exhibit in the 4-H and FFA classes must complete an entry form for each class they plan to exhibit in. Clubs are also required to submit entry forms. Cloverbuds who are members age six to eight do not need to submit entry forms. Completed forms are due at the fair office by June 15. Entries for open class ex­ hibits are due July 8. Approx­ imately 1,000 young people exhibit at the fair each year. 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Tuesday, June 14, 1988 — Page 15 ^fluffflnrnwnfflnnnnnnffntnfflflinnninffnfffflffBnii Obituaries Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH with an Action-Ad, call 945-9554! Nina M. Gariinger ___ GRAND RAPIDS - Nina M. Gariinger, 99, ofGrand Rapids and formerly of Nashville, died Saturday, June 11,1988 at MJ. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Gariinger was bom on November 4, 1888 in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter of Bradley and Jenny (Frazer) Wheeler. She Was raised in Medina and attended school there, graduating from Medina High School in 1907. She was married to Roy Gariinger on June 10, 1908. They came to the Nashville area in 1908 where they farmed on Price Road for three years and for most of their married life on Thomapple Lake Road. She was a former member of the E.U.B. Church ofNashvil­ le and presently the First United Methodist Church of Nashville, The Methodist’s Womens, and the Birthday Club. Mrs. Gariinger is survived by two daughters, Madeline Gaunt of New Jersey and Dorothy Gariinger ofNashvil­ le; one son, Ceylon Gariinger of Nashville; three grandchil­ dren; two great grandsons; two great great granddaughters. Preceding her in death were her husband Roy on January 23,1971 and a grandson, Glen Gariinger. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 1:00p.m., at Lakeview Cemet­ ery in Nashville, with the Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to M.J. Clark Memorial Home or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes of Nashville. PilCM Effective June 15 Thru 21,19SS Jerry Beker, America's Master Gardener Recommends... America’s Garden Center Phillip D. Wright _______________________ '^tefetaAJKs t ■JfitarMMta tiCasfcrais. iluHSuth{n,l! thorn NASHVILLE - Phillip D. 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DOUBLE COUPONSI EVERY WEDNESDAY I DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER I limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50‘ or less in value and * limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-06-21.pdf 6b9772c8a12fda9969b6af9a739577d4 PDF Text Text •UN 2 21988 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SOUTH CHUkC H STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 490Se^*»* HASTINGS, Ml 49058 *’*•» f 'W--«05S blished 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. 116 - No. 46 — Tuesday, June 21, 1988 School Board offers Wolff one-year extended contract by Shelly Sulser Maple Valley School Superintendent Caroll J. Wolff, who had said he plann­ ed to retire on June 30, is con­ sidering an offer to stay at the helm for at least another year. The Maple Valley Board of Education voted 5-2 Thurs­ day, with Bea Pino and David Hawkins opposing the move, to ask Wolff to agree to a oneyear contract with a 6.76 per­ cent salary increase and denial of tenure. Wolff gave no indication during the meeting whether he would accept the offer, but told the board at the special meeting that he will have an answer by June 28. “I think it depends on a lot of what’s going to transpire here,” he said. Wolff announced one year ago that he would retire on June 30 after a drawn-out emotional dispute over the board’s highly conroversial evaluation of him conducted in December 1986. The board had hired a con­ sortium of university profes­ sionals in February to help with the search for a superintendent to replace Wolff, and later interviewed six possible candidates for the job in early April. The field of six was narrow­ ed to three finalists for the position, but only one was available to return for a se­ cond interview by the middle of May. Edward M. Schultz accepted a job in Webberville and Richard A. Kelly went to Bellevue. James VanDyk, who spent a day meeting school personnel and touring the buildings was interviewed by the board the evening of May 17 and later accepted a position with Corn­ stock Park. Board Secretary Beatrice Pino then accused the board of fraud by operating under a hidden agenda to intentionally lose the candidates and to rehire Wolff. As a result, Pino was not surprised by Ron Tobias’ mo­ tion Thursday to ask Wolff to stay on the job. “This was in the cards all Carroll J. Wolff along,” she said Friday. She said the board had spent nearly $3,000 of school money to interview the poten­ tial Wolff replacements by providing meals, funding the private plane needed for three local board members to tour Schultz’s Stephenson School District, paying the consor­ tium and for telephone calls. Pino said after the board was left with no finalists for the position, it could have returned to more than 40 other applications on file of people interested in being Maple Valley’s school superintendent. “We could have gone back and talked with other peo­ ple,” she said. But Treasurer Jerry Brumm seemed to disagree. “It may not be in Carroll’s best interest and it may not be in our best interest, but this seemed to be the only possible solution for the district,” Brumm said. In the board’s eyes, accor­ ding to vice president Bill Flower, Wolff was the only candidate for the job. “The attorneys told us that if we have anybody except Carroll Wolff, Dr. (Victor) Schug will have that job,” he said last week. “The board as a whole is not in favor of havi ng Dr. Schug as superintendent.” Schug, however, has filed a continued on page 2 Maple Valley Schools in 'strong' financial condition by Shelly Sulser The Maple Valley School District will finish the fiscal year June 30 with a more than $800,000 cash balance and expects to have more than $5 million to spend in the 1988-89 budget. “Maple Valley is in strong financial condition as far as cash,” said Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff. “We were able to pick up extra money from the state and county. Last year and this year have been good as far as energy consumption. Gasoline was 40 to 50 cents higher, but then it dropped off so we saved there. Overall, with the costs in several areas of operation, we came out well.” Wolff said the district will exceed by over 6 percent its goal to have a 7 percent fund “State Aid used to increase balance on hand by June 30, five or six percent each year. the second year of a three- Now, talk is it will be only year millage levy approved by one or two percent. Ifwe only voters in June 1986. get two percent, it’s up to you An added $175,000 from locally to raise the money. If the Barry’ County delinquent there isftot a change in financ­ tax fund has greatly coning the schools, it will all tributed to the financial come back to the local tax­ cushion, Wolff said. Another payer and the millage vote.” $426,591 in state aid was A property tax relief proreceived recently and posal was defeated in the $157,685.55 is expected from Michigan Senate, which will Eaton County for delinquent prevent the issue from being taxes. voted on by taxpayers in the , He warned board members Aug. 2 primary election, at the last regular meeting, Wolff said. The program however, that a reduction in would reduce property taxes the amount of state aid in­ by 40 to 50 percent while sales creases during the next fiscal tax would be hiked from four year could leave the district to six cents on the dollar. wanting. Michigan Gov. James Blan­ “1988-89 is going to be chard has said the sales tax in­ much tougher,” he said. crease would be earmarked for property tax relief, quality education initiatives and equi­ ty improvements in per pupil funding. “Personally, I hope it gets on the November ballot,” Wolff said-. “I think it would equalize educational oppor­ tunities available to children.” Wolff added that the skyrocketing cost of employee medical coverage has increas­ ed Maple Valley’s expenses 35 percent for its PAC in­ surance plan through MESSA Insurance. “With a 35 percent increase for Maple Valley in estimated insurance costs, it was $272,739 for employees this year so it will be about $406,537 next year for in­ surance,” Wolff said. A breakdown of the that total will be used for in­ estimated appropriated funds struction ($3,311,512) and for the 1988-89 school year support services shows that local revenue ($2,185,163). (property taxes) is expected to Wolff said the State provide the district with Equalized Valuation (SEV) in $1,790,311 while state fun­ residential areas of the district ding is estimated at about has been on a steady increase $3,182,079. Incoming federal over the past several years, money will most likely but decreasing rural property amount to about $94,055 and values have overshadowed $181,001 in revenue is ex­ that rise and actually caused a pected from incoming slight decline in overall local transfers and other assessments. transactions. “In Maple Valley this year, Total revenue of it went down very little,” he $5,247,446, plus an $836,550 said. The amount of receipts fund balance, minus $268,000 in school bus equity leaves the available from local property district with $5,815,996 to taxes is $15,638 lower than spend in the 1988-89 school last year’s collection based on 20.71 voted mills and 8.3 year. An appropriations resolu­ continued on page 2 tion states that $5,496,675 of Hay, grass needed for area livestock Nashville area farmers are predicting an absence of a second cutting of hay this season due to the obvious lack of substantial rainfall that has left the land dry and fruitless. As a result, the Maple Leaf Grange is ac­ ting as a referral service to help them seek pasture land for their herds that would help them preserve their first cutting of hay for winter use. Many are already being forced to feed first cutting hay to their cattle. (Maple Valley News photo by Jean Gallup) by Shelly Sulser Maple Leaf Grange members who banded together in a widely publiciz­ ed drought-relief effort for southern farmers two years ago now are scrambling to help themselves in the midst of a similar threat. Recipients of the 1986 hay lift effort cannot return the favor, however, as farmers all across the country are suffer­ ing from a lack of muchneeded rainfall. Forecasts have shown no sign of precipitation for at least three more weeks and farmers are being forced to feed their cattle this year’s first cutting hay which they normally would store for winter use. “That’s bad business,” said Maple Leaf Grange Master Ann Schantz. “We’re not go­ ing to get any second cutting. Without rain, there won’t be anything growing. It’s cer­ tainly tragic." In view of the continued drought conditions, the Maple Leaf Grange is acting as a referral service in an effort to supply livestock farmers with fall and winter forage. “We’re looking for anyone who’s got anything we can use as hay, any pasture ground that could go for heifers, cows or beef cattle,” she said. ‘‘We’ve got to have something to give them this winter. We can’t feed them snowballs.” The federal government reportedly agreed Saturday to release land from the one-year Conservation Reserve Pro­ gram for drought relief, which will allow farmers to use the property for pasture land. Grange members said they hope those cash crop farmers participating in the govern­ ment program will make ar­ rangements to allow cattle farmers to take advantage of continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 2 School Board offers Wolff one-year extended contract Continued from front page— petition with the Michigan Ten omm ion accusing the board o acting with deception in its Feb. 11 move Io eliminate his post . The board had instead offered hug a job as administrative istant with comparable pay and benefits, with denial of tenure. Io work with the superintendent. But Schug claims in his pet ition that by his contractual provisions, he should have been asked to fill the superintendent vacancy. Schug is asking that the commission rule he be ap­ pointed superintendent or that he be able to remain in his current tenured position of curriculum coordinator By board decision, however, his current post is to expire June 30. The board was given 20 days from the date of the May 24 filing of the petition to decide whether or not to de­ fend itself. It agreed, upon Wolff’s recommendation Thursday, to direct the law firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg of Lansing to repre- sent them in the case. Wolff warned the board, however, that a tenure nure hearing could be extended ov over many months. “It could be six. 12, or 18 months before a decison could be reached by the tenure com­ mission," Wolff said. The board could not seem to decide, however, what Schug's capacity will be after June 30, since he has not in­ dicated whether he will accept the administrative assistant offer. “I’d guess since he didn’t accept the position that he’s not going to be here,” Board President Charles Viele said. Wolff said he thinks Schug's attorney, Charles McLean, will maintain that Schug's petition will suffice as his answer about his intentions. “That’s where they might come from,” Wolff said. Now the board has decided to try to meet with Schug and his attorney in an attempt to resolve the issue before a tenure commission hearing is required. Flower, however, question- ed whether the one-year con­ tract offered to Schug is negotiable. “We didn't have any direc­ tion to negotiate a contract," Tobias added. “I’d think as long as he didn’t give an answer to you, he doesn’t want the position.” One of Schug’s complaints in his petition was that the proposed job description was impossible for a mortal being to accomplish. It includes: Assisting the superintendent and other building ad­ ministrators, including the director of transportation and facilities and equipment in the completion of the required reports and notification to school personnel on the hazar­ dous waste materials; Assisting the director of transportation, facilities and equipment (currently Gerald Aldrich) in the preparation of bid forms when requested; Assisting the director of transportation, facilities and equipment in the completion of all required reports related to the county and state health departments; General coordination of the hot lunch program; Supervision of activities at the junior-senior high school, including night activities in volleyball, wrestling, girls’ basketball, junior high girls' and boys’ basketball and fifth and sixth grade basketball programs; Replacing the building ad­ ministrator in the absence of the building administrator as directed by the superintendent of schools; Assisting the commuinity school director in the opera­ tion of the community educa­ tion program and promotion of a broader program; Being responsible for the review and bringing all board policies up to date and main- How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? 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Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. tain up to date policy books; Being responsible for the scheduling and organization of meetings with the teaching and support personnel to meet the Right-to-Know state and federal guidelines; Attending board meetings and preparing such reports for the board as the superinten­ dent or board of education may request; Preparing for the superintendent and board of education all required county, state and federal reports deal­ ing with the federal Chapter I and Chapter II programs; Assisting in negotiations when so directed by the superintendent of schools or board of education; Promoting an active grant program and writing grant applications; Assisting other administrators in recruitment and interviewing of teaching candidates; Working with staff and building administrators in evaluating the general teacher evaluation system and changes that might be desired; Attending meetings and supplying information as re­ quested by the superintendent or building administrators and supervisory personnel; Assisting with the prepara­ tion of the operational budget as requested by the superintendent or board; Assisting with the prepara­ tion of the regular monthly board agenda; Planning in-service training programs in cooperation with the professional development committees and other administrators; Making general presenta­ tions to the board as requested by the superintendent or board; Performing such other duties and assuming other responsibilities as the superintendent or board may assign. “The reason it is so broad is that we were not knowing what strengths and weaknesses the (new) superintendent would have,” said Brumm. But Pino said the job description had been compris­ ed by the board's personnel committee and that it had not been approved by the entire board before it was presented to Schug on May 12. Hawkins agreed, and noted the board had previously decided to give Schug a job description by Sept. 1. But at a special board meeting last month. Flower said that a per­ son should know what the job will entail before being ex­ pected to sign a contract. The board decided to let the committee of Tobias, Viele and Ewing, along with school Hay, grass needed for area livestock Continued from front page— the newly available pasture southern states, however. “That was surplus hay,” ground. Efforts to release land set explained Ann’s husband, aside by the 10-year program Homer Schantz. “We would have donated that hay are under way, Schantz said. Schantz, of 8665 Maple regardless because we had an Grove Rd., Nashville, head­ abundance at that time. The ed the drought relief effort in price was reasonable and we’d 1986, rounding up large just as soon give it away. It truckloads of northern hay to would have been gone by now help farmers in the South who anyway.” Those wanting to take ad­ were suffering from a long vantage of the referral service dry spell. “In Georgia, they’re just as offered by the Maple Leaf bad as we are (now),” Grange can call Ann Schantz Schantz said. at (517) 852-9560, Jean Local farmers aren't regret­ Withey at (517) 726-0317 or ting sending their hay to bail Caryline Omstead at (616) out hurting counterparts in 763-9089. M.V. Schools in strong financial condition Continued from front page— allocated mills for operations and 1.35 mills for debt retirement. The total valuation for the entire district was $59,842,101 in 1987 while it is $59,686,570 in 1988, Wolff said. “It’s a $155,531 loss (dif­ ference in value),” he said. “It’s not a great deal but it could show you a trend.” Because of the slack in state funding, Wolff urged people Strawberry Festival Homemade Ice Cream • Shortcake JUNE 25 • 5:00-8:00 P.M. Crafts and Bake Sale Corner Bismark and Round Lake Rds., Vermontville For your added convenience ... JODI will care for NEEDS on SATURDAY >ur HAIR also — THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT VERMONTVILLE Open Monday through Saturday CALL FOR APPOINTMENT ... • 726-0257 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. 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Business phone, 543-1002 attorney Mike Farrell, negotiate with Schug and his attorney unless the total board can have the meeting in ex­ ecutive session before June 28. The meeting may take place June 21, 22 or 23, the boarc said. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & color coordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 ��The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 4 Hosmer Cemetery holds memories for Howard Belson Again we are indebted to Cemetery. At one time Aunt Matie Howard Belson, a former Nashville resident, now of Gutchess used to have the rural Hastings, for thefollow- cemetery records. I wonder ing contributions to this what happened to them. They used to have cemetery circle column. We are happy to report that meetings, where friends and Mr. Belson is recovering suc- neighbors gathered. Before cessfully from recent heart Memorial Day they had a bypass surgery, which he work “bee” and put the underwent at a Grand Rapids cemetery in good shape. A neglected grave is a hospital. Our readers have enjoyed shameful thing, and a his reminiscences about his neglected cemetery is worse. youthjul days in Nashville, Too long have such places where his parents owned and been neglected and allowed to operated the Belson Bakery- deteriorate. One who is buried in Cafe, starting in the 1920s. Howard graduated from Hosmer is my greatNashville High School in the grandfather, Nathan Sheldon, Class of1934. who came to this area in 1862. Today's column talks about Also buried there are his wife, Hosmer Cemetery, north of Patience, and two children. town, and we have added (The Sheldons had five.) some of Mr. Belson's comHis wife was well-named, ments about sidewalks in for Nathan was a circuit Nashville: preacher and Patience was left alone a lot in their cabin on the Justin Cooley and his crew south side of State Road. deserve great credit for the Their first property was improvements of Hosmer directly next to Hosmer Cemetery, fronting on State Road. According to an 1891 Por­ trait and Biographical Album of Eaton and Barry counties, Sheldon “built a log house, the [roof]f shingles for which were made from trees cut on the site of Nashville, Michigan... [and] has improv­ ed his place at the expense of some hard work and added to it forty acres across the road, thus making a farm of goodly size.” size. There, the Rev. Sheldon built what was known as the Old Homestead. The pines in Hosmer Cemetery and in the yard of his homestead were said to have been brought back from the pineries as young trees carried in the pockets of the preacher’s great-coat. Sheldon road his circuit on horseback, with Bible in one pocket and hymnbook in the other. Before his assignment to Barry County, where his circuit included United Coal shutes were once found in front of many stores on Nashville's Main Street allowing for easy unloading of fuel or stock from the sidewalk into basement storerooms. Four large grates found on the north side of the Buxton Block (extreme right) were handy for transferring grocieres and produce into storage below John Appelman's store, which occupies the building in this circa-1927 photo. The Rev. Nathan Sheldon's log house on State Road was roofed with shingles cut on the site of Nashville, some 125 years ago. At that time the fledgling settlement centered around the area of the Thornapple River seen in the foreground of lkS|j9°9 V'eW °f Lhe villa9e from Standpipe Hill, in what now is Putnam Park. Sheldon came to the Castleton Township area in 1862 as a circuit-riding minister of the United Brethren churches. In the early days, friends and neighbors held regular cemetery circle meetings and prior to each Memorial Day, staged work "bees" to put the grounds in good shape for the holiday. In this circa-1910 photo, folks are gathered for a Decora­ tion Day service at Union Cemetery near Lacey. Howard Belson remembers his own youthful efforts to tidy up Hosmer Cemetery on State Road for one such an­ nual event. Brethren churches at Sunfield, Myers, Odessa and Tamarack, he had served cir­ cuits at Cedar Creek and Eaton Rapids. He was bom in 1839 in Lenawee County, Michigan, and according to the previous­ ly cited source: “Tradition states that the Shelden [Sheldon] family was established in America by seven brothers who came hither from “Wales” prior to the Revolutionary War. One of the stories my grandmother told me about her father, Nathan Sheldon, was that once as he rode up a large hill at Stoney Point, a black bear stood up in the middle of the road, so frightening his horse that he ran away with the Reverend. Between Hosmer Cemetery and the comer of State Road (not the present roadway but the old one which can be seen on the south side) and M-66, was a camping place every summer for a caravan of gyp­ sies. They tried to get the Rev. Sheldon to swap horses. It has been said that gypsies could doctor up an old sick horse, dying its coat to make it appear healthy. As time passed, one by one, the old settlers passed away, and relatives became aged and could not look after the cemetery. I was visiting my great aunt Matie on the farm a few days before Memorial Day one year when she said *'*You boys better go and clean up the cemetery, and do a good job on Grandpa’s grave.” Armed with scythes, com knives and a push-mower, we set off down the road to the cemetery. We had to scythe the long grass and rake and pile it, then push the lawnmower. The day was real warm and perspiration poured down our faces. We were worn out and accomplished cleaning only a small part of the cemetery. We tramped back to Aunt Matie’s place with our im­ plements over our shoulders and cooled off at the pump. Our reward was a potato fried cake from a crock in the basement. Today when I visit Hosmer Cemetery, I recognize the names of some of the people in the graves I used to visit with my grandmother. She would take me along in her buggy behind her horse, Lady. Time and again I visited the Gutchess family farm. The first morel mushrooms I ever tasted were gathered in their woods Velma Gutchess, walk that there was quite a Velma Gutchess fried them drop underneath them. Pro­ for us. bably through the years the This area must have been street was built up level, with good Indian country, as many gravel hauled in. West, were Indian artifacts were found on Sherman Street crosses Main, the Allerton farm next door. you can see the grade fall the Mother told me that when minute you cross the she was a girl this part of the sidewalk. country was thick with At one time there were badgers. The animals dug into many coal grates in front of many of the graves on the the stores. I see that the one in west side of Hosmer front of the old bakery has Cemetery next to Grandpa been cemented over. On the Sheldon’s farm, and she had north side of the Buxton seen human bones that were Block, which was John Apdug out of the caskets. She pelman’s grocery [now the presumed the badgers had new home of Nashville Hard­ made a home in there. Also, ware], there were four big Will Titmarsh was chased by grates. The pites were at least a badger once when he went three and one-half feet deep. for the cows. They would remove the grates I cannot remember the to unload groceries or produce board walks of in Nashville, into the basement ofthe store. as I was bom in 1916. When I Being on the north side of was growing up there were the building these pits were quite a number of sidewalks cool and shaded. At night made of some sort of tarmack frogs would go out hunting with coarse stones. I do not bugs and would fall into the believe they were poured in pits, and could not get out. forms as the edges were Carl Brown and I would take a irregular. fish line and hook with a piece My mother remembered of red flannel attached and that at one time people fell catch some of the extra large under the board walks then ones. they gave away during some It was on the comer of celebration. The walk could Washington and Main, at the not support such a weight. Buxton Block, that the travel­ [Note: The story of the col­ ing medicine man appeared. lapse in front of Kleinhan’s He had a gasoline or kerosene store on Main Street was told jack light, such as we used on in this column on Jan. 17, boats when spearing fish. He 1984.] I believe the original had an Indian or someone town site ofNashville was not dressed up like one, who beat level. The alley back of our the tom-tom and drew a large store gradually sloped to the crowd to whom he sold south until Diamante’s [store] miracle snake oil. Any enter­ basement was exposed at the tainment was welcome back back. All of the other stores then. were two stories high, and spring floods sometimes rose and did damage to them [on the lower levels]. Mother said the board walks were level with the stores on Main Street, and you could see through the cracks of the — NOTICE — The Lakeview Cemetery Board will be ac­ cepting sealed bids to replace the chapel roof with a pitched roof. Specifications can be obtained by contacting the Village Clerk’s office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Board by July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Please send bids to: Lakeview Cemetery Board P.O. Box 587 Nashville, Ml 49073 The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Marsha Ainslie, Chairperson Lakeview Cemetery Board �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 5 Latest contributions to Putnam Public Library announced The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library's building fund came recently in memory of Nina Garlinger by The Hay Family, Bill and Bonnie Maker, Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilcox and Doug, Kim.and Janet Kalnbach. In memory of Sadie O’Brien by Donald and Jeanette Joseph. In memory of Ida Harrison by Maple Valley Schools. In Memory of Thelma Taylor by Donald and Jeanette Joseph. In memory of Sena French by James and Beatrice Pino. In memory of Richard O’Brien by Donald and Jeanette Joseph. Donations to the fund to add a proposed children’s wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. 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WOLEVER BROKER ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. UNITED EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 North State, Nashville METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday.......... 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-15011 Fuzzy’s Fun Room Juke Box • 2 Pool Tables Video Games • Snack Machines Pop Machine 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EMMANUEL Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL nly wluit'x tloiii* for Christ wilt b A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study.......... .7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road THE NAZARENE Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 6 flirffiffnnnTnnnnnninTnniTnTnfflinnnffnninnfflnBnff Obituaries ■iitiiiiiinnfirii....... i|iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii»iiiiiiiiiu»niiiiiiiin Laurence N. Phelps, Jr. SAN FRANCISCO, CALI­ FORNIA Laurence N. Phelps, Jr., 44, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, June 12, 1988 at the Eucalyptus Nursing Center in Red Wood City, California. Mr. Phelps was born on June 25,1943 in Hastings, the son of Laurence and Lorralia (Wood) Phelps. He was raised in Hast­ ings and graduated in 1962 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend a performing arts school in New York where he studied danc­ ing. He was married to Karen Chartiea with their marriage ending in divorce. He was employed as a professional dancer and was a medical assistant in hospitals and doctor’s offices before ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Phelps is survived by his parents, Laurence and Lorralia Phelps of Hastings; two sisters, Sally Martz of Stott City, Missouri and Ida Mae Harrington of Lyons; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16,1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Margaret Esther (Vincent) Estep Calla Farrah_______ HASTINGS - Calla Farrah, 97, of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, June 14,1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mrs. Farrah was bom on November 7, 1890 in Ivadale, West Virginia, the daughter of William and Mary (Mallihan) Knotts. She was raised in West Virginia and attended schools there. She came to Vermont­ ville around 1924 from West Virginia. She lived in several Michigan communities before coming to Hastings about 12 years ago. Mrs. Farrah is survived by a son, James Nichols of Hast- ings; a daughter, Iva Allerding of Battle Creek; nine grand­ children; 21 great grandchildren; nine great great andchildren. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Starr Farrah, brothers and sisters. Graveside services were held Friday, June 17, 1988 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Phil Colburn officiating. catng. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of astings. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Provincial House. Joseph D. Enright___ HASTINGS - Joseph D. Enright, 66, of 249 E. North St., Hastings passed away Friday, June 10,1988 at Hast­ ings Provincial House. Mr. Enright was bom on August 2, 1921 in Detroit, the son ofJoseph and Anna (Kauflin) Enright. He lived in the Detroit area and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. He has lived in the Hast­ ings area for the past. 7 years. He had various employment during his working life. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Enright is survived by two brothers, Francis Enright of Roswell, New Mexico and Charles Enright ofEast Jordan, MI.;. nieces and nephews.. Full Military graveside services were held Wednes­ day, June 15 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Father Leon H. Pohl and Ft. Custer Honor Guard officiating. Burial was at the Ft Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Homes of Hastings and Nashville. Robert L. Groh_____ NASHVILLE - Robert L. Groh, 66, of Nashville passed away June 13,1988 in a Lans­ ing Hospital. Mr. Groh was bom January 14, 1922 in Morenci, Michi­ gan, the son of V. Vem and Carrie Groh. 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Pleasant Lake, MI (517) 769-2200 1245 W. Grand River Williamston, MI (517) 655-2168 194 Main St. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0650 349 Main St. Rives Junction, MI (517) 569-3641 2500 S. Michigan Rd. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-4108 112 S. Main St. Olivet, MI (616) 749-2231 wife, Beverly; one daughter, Donna Swindlehurst of Grand Ledge; one granddaughter, Dawn Swindlehurst of Lans­ ing; two sisters and brothersin-law, Marie and Russell Kerbyson of Vermontville and Helen and Dick Sanders of Charlotte; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Esther Groh ofVermontville and Roy and Vivian Groh of Grand Ledge; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Malcolm Knapp of Portland; sister-in-law and brother-in­ law, Miriam and Keith Russell of Portland. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 16, 1988 at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Daniel Smith of the Vermontville Bible Church officiating. Burial was at the Portland Cemetery.. For Rent FOR RENT: one bedroom upstairs apratment in Nashville, $235 per month, includes utili­ ties, security deposit and refer­ ences required. No smoking, no pets. CaU 852-9503.________ FOR RENT: two bedroom, one bath apartment, with refrigerator and stove. $225 a month. 852-9873. Garage Sale LARGE GARAGE SALE: Dresser, lots of misc., kids & adult clothes. 4885 S. Clark Rd. Nashville, June 24 & 25,9am to 7 NASHVILLE - Margaret her children, daughter and sonEsther (Vincent) Estep, 69, of in-law, Julia and Charles Fox Nashville formerly ofHastings of Hastings, daughter, Loretta passed away Thursday, June Clark ofCorinth, KY., son and 16,1988 at Blodgett Memorial daughter-in-law, Charles and Medical Center, Grand Rapids. June Vincent of Battle Creek, Mrs. Estep was bom on son and daughter-in-law, November in ovemer 16,1918 , n Lowell, owe, Alden and Arlene Vincent of the daughter of Claude and Nashville, son and daughterin-law, William and Patricia Mary (Schneider) Cole. She was raised in the Lowell Vincent of Corinth, KY.; 24 area and attended schools grandchildren; 14 great grandtere, there, graduating in 1936 from children; two sisters, Vivian Lowell High School. She Ingersoll of Prescott, Arizona married John Vincent in 1936, and Claudia Fuller ofHastings. She was preceded in death the marriage ending in divorce. She then married Richard by one daughter, Cecilia Smith Estep in 1969, the marriage in September of 1986 and by ending in divorce. She had three brothers. Funeral services were held lived in Nashville for the past year and previously in Battle Saturday, June 18,1988 at the Creek, Dowling and Hastings.Dowling Cemetery with Rev. She was employed at Sears Michael J. Anton officiating. in Battle Creek and the AAA Burial was at the Dowling Insurance Office in Hastings. Cemetery. She was a member ofthe Grace Memorial contributions Lutheran may be made to the Barry ueran Church, urc, thee Sarah ara Circle and Nashville V.F.W. County Hospice. Arrangements were made Post Auxiliary.. Mrs. Estep is survived by by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Marion Agnes Shaw NASHVILLE Marion Agnes Shaw, 76, of 8980 Bivens Road, Nashville passed away Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Shaw was bom on September 2, 1911 in Lowell, Michigan, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Moon) Miller. She was raised in the Lowell Area and attended schools there, graduating in 1930 from Lowell High School. She was married to Newman J. Shaw on June 1, 1936 in Parnell, Michigan. They lived in Hastings and Battle Creek, then moved to the present address in 1950. She was employed at Barry County Medical Care Facility from 1961 until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church and Altar Society. Mrs. Shaw is survived by her husband, Newman; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Patrick Kersjes ofNashville; daughter, Patricia Shaw of Hastings; daughter, Beulah Erridge of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Julius Maurer of Lansing; daughter, Marie Bayton of Grawn, Michigan; daughter and son-in-law, Nonna and Juergen Walliczek ofNashvil- le; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Victor Schantz, Jr. of Hastings; daughter and son­ in-law, Marylin and Ralph Merchant of Acme; son and daughter-in-law, William and Artha Shaw of Nashville; son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Sue Shaw of Newport Richey, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Bonnie Shaw ofNashville; son and daughter-in-law Walter and Virgie Shaw of Olivet; 39 grandchildren; 21 great grand­ children; six sisters, Hazel Miller of Chicago, Florence Pung of Portland, Theresa Simons of Saginaw, Esther Edwards of Saginaw, Gladys Hansen of Chicago, Katherine Nye of Sagniaw; two brothers, William Miller of Maple City and Walter Miller of Saginaw. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Bayton in 1987; a brother, Harold Miller; a sister, Della Addington. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, 1988 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nash­ ville with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at Hast­ ings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Cyril Catholic Church. The Local Unit Annual Fiscal Report for Castleton Township has been filed with the State of Michigan and a copy is available for inspection at Castleton Township Hall by appointment. Junia Jarvie - Clerk Make My Day TONING TABLES The tale of the tape speaks for itself — EXERCISE in Air Conditioned Comfort. TAN in Air Conditioned Comfort and be cool — Look hot! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 7 tfSSSj tfSSS *$!s» *$! hJllkJV Si sMj S S'h* h^* &w5 , '^u fcl U|»« U| si■'^SSnfiui1 *lfc ”Wfa> ;.ssi IwtB tf.lfe* j<, tatCci, Mtasi iitaSwi!^; ^lidSiji; HBadOsj^ Wipn-. taas lujfty lined lalWfei tfeial Stenpudn h’lSHriiE," ^iy SnEii; Htlkj fanipsiB rfU4 mMi dW KM:te:!. e kd liiiffcM1 >r»r aifflteit □□ta sSCilujte f|»r tSKBKl Igg < fy Oupel ft jffie rjcita'1 a4 fctrirfc(Xsx- icjiidWk Cai Elementary art reinstated at Maple Valley Schools budget in 1980 after several education program to begin junior varsity team, which Forell. “Girls have just as Charlotte Public School attempts by the school to pass this fall. consists of both ninth and much interest, just as much District. Wolff recommended extra millage failed. Five instructors at the tenth grade girls, Sampson talent.” the board vote down the re­ But when a Citizens Ad­ junior-senior level will teach said. Kim Fowler also supported quest to comply with policy visory Committee made its students in grades 7-12 during Only one school in Maple the formation of a freshman that all such transfers be recommendations to the board a one- to two-week program Valley’s league, the Southern team, noting that “if a team opposed. prior to the request for millage about how AIDS is contracted Michigan Athletic Association was offered earlier, maybe Beverly Black was ap­ in 1986, art was among the and other facts and statistics, (SMAA), currently has a there would be more Sheri pointed as the district’s special programs members of the Schug said. Various written freshman girls’ basketball Forells.” education coordinator on a community preferred for the and videocassette materials team and already-confirmed Jerry Brumm and Ron half-time basis. She will teach children. will be used in the state- schedules would limit Maple Tobias voted against the mo­ special education the other “This is the last of those mandated program. Valley’s games during the tion, while Hawkins, Pino, half of the day. programs eliminated that has The board also approved in first season. Flower, Viele and Ewing The resignation of retiring not been brought back (since a 5-2 vote to create a freshman “It’s possible you would voted in favor of creating the bus driver Barb Foster was ac­ the millage passed),” said girls’ basketball team starting face the problem of somebody team this fall. cepted. She worked in the Superintendent Carroll Wolff. next year despite opposition coming back and saying, ‘how In other business, the board district for more than 20 Curriculum Council by the district’s athletic come the boys had 16 games voted to purchase social years, Wolff said. member Nancy Potter agreed council. and the girls had only eight?”’ studies textbooks and related The organizational meeting storage was the main concern, The action was taken after said Wolff. materials for the elementary of the board was set for July but defended the program. the board learned that nearly “My recommendation is to grades at a cost of 11 when officers will be “An art program is a six sets ofparents of freshman not have a team because the $16,042.02. selected for the coming year positive thing for our children girls had petitioned the school increased cost would probably It also agreed to oppose a and a special meeting on June but where can we store the to form a team for their total about $1,500 to request by Dwayne and Kim 28 will be held for the purpose supplies,” she said. daughters’ grade level. $1,700,” Sampson said, Vedder of 2498 N. M-50, of opening bids to repair the “I think it’s an important Athletic Director Ed Samp­ noting that any coaching posi­ Charlotte for a transfer of roofs at Fuller Street, program that we’ve been son told the board that the tion offered is a paid position. their property from the Maple Maplewood and Kellogg missing for our kids,” noted athletic council opposed the If no existing staff member Valley School District to the Elementary Schools. curriculum council member, measure because of added ex­ applys for the job, then it parent and teacher Laurie pense that would be incurred. would become a volunteer Kipp. He noted, however, that he post. Slim Jim Wolff agreed there could be recently learned from the “Part of the reason for problems with the program Michigan High School atheltics is to encourage kids such as scheduling and Atheltic Association and promote sportsmanship,” 8 pack storage. (MHSAA) that new legisla­ said board trustee David + dep. “The thing itself has value tion requires schools to comp­ Hawkins. “It’s not only to for children,” he said. “I ly with Title IX which says comply with the law but we myself have reservations, but boys and girls’ sports oppor­ would be remiss if we didn’t f or we told the public ‘if you vote tunities must be equal. Maple offer a ninth grade team.” four mills, these are the things Valley currently offers a ninth Wolff added that a “no­ we’ll do for you. I recom- grade boys’ team. cut” policy exists for sports mend we have art in 12-pk. cans “(They) said if enough teams below the varsity level. 1988-89.” students show interest, a “It would be hard if you The board voted (girls’) team should be form­ have 25-30 go out for the team unanimously to reinstate art ed,” said Sampson. “From to get them playing time,” 1-lb. instruction without resolving what I understand, if enough Wolff said. the storage issue. parents come and request a After Hawkins moved to Also at the June 9 board team and you deny them, you create the team, trustee Dick meeting, approval was given would not be in compliance.” Ewing questioned whether the for an Acute Immune Defi­ Nearly 16 ninth grade girls board was “acting or reacting ciency Syndrome (AIDS) are registered to play on the to a large group of kids that won’t be interested down the road.” ‘.‘Girls’ basketball has been - HOURS — growing by leaps and Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; 495 Main, Vermontville Fri. & Sat. 6-12; bounds,” interjected Bertie Sunday 9-11 Forell, mother of all-SMAA • 726-1312 • Markelle Hoefler of 9328 scholarships from Western girls’ basketball player Sheri W. Kinsel Hwy., Vermont­ Michigan University this fall. The awards are part of ville is among the entering freshmen who have been WMU’s Medallion Scholar­ (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726-0555 selected to receive a share of ship Program. The recipients 144 SOUTH Plhin STCGET FTT Jwere among nearly 580 $1 million in academic MECMOflT'JIlie. MICHIG4H 49096 leading high school seniors from 11 states who competed riASHmc (517) 852-1717 for the funds during events i this past winter at WMU. The Medallion Scholarship CONSIDERING SELLING? WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - PLEASE CALL events included written testing SO WE CAN VISIT WITH YOU ABOUT MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY THIS SUMMER! and oral problem solving ac­ tivities for students and infor­ with Satellites mation sessions for their COME IN FOR parents. To be eligible, participants FREE Demonstration had to be admitted to Western by Jan. 10 with at least a 3.7 PHONE — 852-9301 grade point average in high ‘Three bedroom 2 story home school, or at least a 3.5 GPA Your Satellite Professionals ‘Approx. 10 acres of land and an American College Test ‘2’/a car garage plus a pole barn score of at least 30. $59,500 ‘Priced at only................................. Thirteen of the students were awarded Medallion Scholarships. Valued at JOS VASMIWCTOH ST UMHVJUX , KI WU $22,000 over four years, those scholarships are among the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. In addition, 22 of the students won Board of Trustees HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Scholarships valued at *40 acres of land LOW INTEREST LOANS $12,000 over four years. ‘Ideal first home or retirement property ‘Excellent barn with box stalls The rest of the participants *2 bedroom home located in Vermontville ‘Fencing for horses and GRANTS ... won one of three types of ‘Lots of remodeling completed ‘Very nicely remodeled 3 bedroom home ‘Priced at..................................................... $27,500 awards: University Scholar­ ‘Priced to sell at..........................................$69,900 Vermontville, Castleton and ships of $8,000 over four HOME ON APPROX. seated near Char-L-82. EXCELLENT PAVED ROAD LOCATION - A total Maple Grove Township years; Tuition Scholarships of of 69.71 acres that has been divided into five lotte. 6 $6,000 over four years; or parcels. Very good building sites and land Low interest loans, for home im­ — VACANT LAND — Academic Scholarships of contract terms. provements, are available to these com­ APPROX. 47 acres with woods and flowing $3,000 over four years. by Shelly Sulser Nashville and Vermontville children will get 45 minutes of art instruction each week, beginning with the 1988-89 school year, now that the Maple Valley Board of Education has approved the reinstatement of an elemen­ tary art program. Members of the district’s curriculum council recommended the program be phas­ ed back into the elementary level curriculum in order to give the students a broaderbased education. Others also wanted the pro­ gram reinstituted in order to fullfill a promise made to the community by the board that if voters approved four extra mills in 1986, art would be one of several programs put back into place at Maple Valley. But Maplewood Elementary School Principal Dave Doozan refused to recom­ mend the program aruging that a lack of storage space in the school buildings will make it virtually impossible to proceed. “I still see absolutely no space to store the supplies,” he said at a board meeting June 9, adding that other disadvantages exist as well. “But I fought my battles (with the curriculum council.)” The possibility of storing the supplies in a locked cabinet at the school was shot down by board vice president Bill Flower, who works for the fire marshal division ofthe Michigan State Police in Lan­ sing. He claimed the cabinet would pose a fire hazard because paper and paints are combustible items. “I think we still have to evaluate it further, ’ ’ said Cur­ riculum Coordinator Dr. Vic­ tor Schug. “The whole cur­ riculum council is in favor of bringing it back to the board (to consider).” Art was one of several pro­ grams cut from the school Sausages 3 $100 Cain's Chips Local students wins WMU scholarship Bud and Natural Light Party store STANTON'S Catch More TIGERS for munity residents, with interest rates rang­ ing from 1-9°/o. A portion of the improve­ ment costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT RE­ QUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant that they do NOT have to pay back. For additional information, contact Cheryl Storey, at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 693-2748. e.o.e. stream, located on a paved road. Land contract terms. Community Notices MAPLE VALLEY BAND BOOSTERS meeting Monday, June 27, 8:00 in the band room. 13 ACRES OF VACANT 1 th woods located near Vermontvill L-80. 58.79 ACRES with frontage on two roads. Good building sites. Land contract available. with approx. 40 tillable acres, Nice, rolling land. L-79. 80 ACRES CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Jw I Marft Andm»852-0712 Chris Stonton-54345N Farm FOR SALE: Hay in the Nash­ ville area. For more information at 2999 N. Broadway, Hastings. Dooms SmitM52-9191 Ci»4y Dooffltte-728-0805 Stem L Steoton-72S455S Bob G»rdne-72M331 Kithteon J. Sra-fUnsint) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �he Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 8 J 4th annual festival set for June 26 Thornapple Music Festival planned at Charlton park Come out and breathe the fresh music at the 14th Annual Thornapple Music Festival at Charlton Park, Sunday, June 26. Returning to the festival are Iowa Rose from Brethren, Footloose of Ann Arbor, and The New Sweet Com String Band from Kalamazoo. Footloose, returning for the 7th time to the Thornapple Music Festival stage developed out of the rich Ann Arbor music scene. The acoustic musical quintet blends solo to five-part vocals and a wide assortment of in­ struments into a mix of musical styles. Their perfor­ mance will range from bluegrass-to ballads, blues, to swing jazz, and traditional to contemporary music. Footloose has five recordings on Mudhen Records and more than ten years of festival, col­ lege, community and club WANTED — Cash In a Flash J Ski equipment, kerosene heater, ice fishing equipment, wood stoves, snowmobile equipment, sleeping bags, tents, jack knives, axes, sword, color TV's, VCR's, car stereos, home and car speakers, furniture, beds, baby items, boom boxes, guitars and amps. IF IT’S ONE PIECE OR ALL GIVE ME A CALL! BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan • appearances. Iowa Rose began as a folk bluegrass band in 1980. They have added classic country, western swing, and original music to their programs. This quartet has been featured on National Public Radio and the Nashville Network television show “Fire on the Moun­ tain”. They have performed on the Wheatland Music Festival, the Winnipeg and Edmonton Folk Festivals in Canada and a host of other festivals and concert halls throughout the midwest and Canada. This will be their 7th Charlton Park performance. Perennial favorites at The Thomapple Music Festival are The New Sweet Corn Str- w TILL W GUYS The village green at Historic Charlton Park will be the setting of the annual Thornapple Music Festival which starts at 12 noon Sunday. ixt inio- ing Band from Kalamazoo taking the stage for the 18th time. Sweet Com brings tradi­ tional bluegrass music and in­ strumentation to the stage, highlighted by tight harmonies and quick fingered soloists. Two Grand Rapids bands, T-Bones and Amaryllis, will be taking the stage for the first time. The Unique Wash Tub Trio from Hastings, will also per­ form for their first time on the Charlton Park Stage. They recently performed on the Lowell Showboat as a warm­ up band for the Lettermen, Amen, also from Hastings, returns to warm-up the audience. Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. Old fashioned 4th of July at Charlton Park The “good old days” again will come to live as Charlton Park Village and Museum sponsors the sixth annual Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. Monday, July 4, on the village green with games and contests for children of all ages. Run in the three-legged race, compete in the sack race, toss a water balloon or raw egg, see how much watermelon you can eat, and save the seeds for the seed­ spitting contest. Search for a needle in a haystack, or toss bales of hay, enter your freckles in the most freckles contest, but be sure to save room for the pie-eating contest. A pie judging contest and auction also may please the palate. Bring in a homemade pie and the baker gets in free. We re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. After the contest, the re­ mainder of the pies will be sold to the highest bidder. As traditional patriotic music fills the air, guests may try their hands at stenciling, ■hand-cranking ice cream, or candle-dipping. The - village smithy, carpenter and weaver will demonstrate their crafts. In addition, the recreation area provides a sandy beach, boat launch, ski beach, volleyball courts, ball dia­ mond, picnic tables and grills. The snack bar will also be open. Admission to this special event is free to Barry County residents, and $3 for non­ resident adults (16 and over). All children are admitted free. Charlton Park is located just off M-79, between Hastings and Nashville. For further information call 616-945-3775. Styling torn Women, Men and Children (fiip Jnttk Safe and Sound The stage for the Music Festival is in the center at Charlton Park’s Historic Village on the banks of the Thornapple River. Folks at­ tending bring lawn chairs, blankets, and their favorite beverage to enjoy an after­ noon of music in a beautiful setting. Food is available on the grounds. The 6-hour Thornapple Music Festival begins at 12 noon Sunday, June 26. Tickets are $5 for adults and 50 cents for children 5 to 15 years old. For more informa­ tion, call (616) 945-3775. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Appointments Only Tues, Wed., Thun, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Owner Dorothy McMillen Wednesday — SR. CITIZENS DAY k DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING Hastings • Middleville 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 (QUll NOVSIK LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988__Page 9 Asleep at wheel leads to arrest M-66 between Cloverdale and Dowling roads at 2:50 a.m. when he left the right side ofdie roadway. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies A.L. Stein and Jay Olejniczak said the 1982 GMC pickup struck a reflector post and continued another 65 feet before it came to a halt A Vermontville driver who fell asleep at the wheel was arrested for drunken driving June 11 in Maple Grove Township. Thomas J. Winegar, 28, was taken into custody after running his pickup truck off the road on M-66 near Cloverdale Road. Winegar, of 6862 N. Ionia Road, was southbound on After deputies arrived, Winegar admitted he had been driving the truck and said he had had a six pack of beer prior to the accident. Winegar registered .12 percent on a chemical breath test administered an hour later, and he was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Car stolen in Maple Grove Twp. A 1982 Ford Mustang was reported stolen from a driveway in Maple Grove Township where the owner had parked it the night before. Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said the vehicle was taken sometime during the night of June 8 from the 7600 block of Assyria Road. The owner had parked it near the garage that night before going to bed at 11:45 p.m. When he woke up at 5 a.m., the car was missing from the driveway. Nevins said the keys had It *?•** v.S .S •kp» 3’tk **»*s ta^il not been left in the car, but there was a hidden key under the left front fender. The owner told Nevins he did not hear the vehicle being taken during the night. The Ford Mustang is WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? "*• k Real lemonade for sale! T* Mut W F’**asfa M. An old fashioned lemonade stand attracted some income for the enterprising Jesse Heinsen who sold the refreshing beverage for a reasonable 10 cents a cup and 5 cents for refills in Nashville Saturday. Heinsen had an edge on the market which mainly consisted of thirsty bargain hunters at the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Community Garage Sale. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Deadline nears for Eaton fair exhibitis n re .fe k mi Ki(hta SKiiSF' [ * to nijki®* p litis®1 Mi ■tftkiP iditokir Milin n w-sdcs 5**2 ap.jsr*' I>’9 ifcad Bp**4’ hi r iM* hi If this is the year when you have diligently watered vegetable and flower gardens, despite the drought-like conditions, and efforts show some promising results, why not think about entering your produce in the open class division ofthe Eaton County 4-H Fair? The open class division is just that open to anyone, regardless of age or residence. Items may be entered in a variety of different categories, including vegetables, cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants and professional floral ex­ hibits. Those who always have had compliments on cooking and baking might enjoy the competition provided in the food preparation division. To get a complete listing of the open class entry divisions, stop by the Eaton County Fair office, located in the green building on the fairgrounds. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 12-1 p.m. daily. The last day to sign up in the open class is Friday, July 8, 1988, at the Fair Office. INCH LOSS LOST Offering substantial reward for return of diamond engagement ring, lost in Felpausch parking lot on June 19. Please call 795-3519 or 795-7002._______________ REWARD Lost kitten, black tiger, long hair, Queen St. area sinceTuesday. Ifyou have found please call 852-9190. s 2000 per body wrap s 10000 for 6 body wraps Call for details ... 852-9192 Special Haircuts ... s5 00 "The Mirrors image** IMIUOL2 imaae.. Jobs Wanted 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. TIRED OF ALL THAT IRONING? Call 852-9705. Savings with BANG! ADVIL MURINE TABLETS OR CAPLETS EAR SYSTEM 79 CREST TOOTHPASTE 8.2 OZ. J Nashville Little League ^BENEFIT DANCE Saturday, June 25th at... NASHVILLE V.F.W. BARGAIN OF THE WEEK EXTRA STRENGTH IyleW TYLENOL 339 SUNDOWN 21 OZ. OR SUGAR FREE 11.1 OZ. CAPLETS 50’s SUKXDWN SUNDOWN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SPF 20 4 OZ. SPF 24 CREAM 3.5 OZ. SPF 8 OR SPF 15 4OZ PH1S0DERM OZ. 93 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. $3°° ... Single $5°° ... Couple IKy n***’’ n > e rso p er — THE PUBLIC IS INVITED — /fig Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly safe, healthful, and very relaxing. 1 ’s 100 M** Ik fc*4Ik^^ rf ?‘J Jlx lx jj'l'*!’ 14 ** Jjjl SET-N-ME-FREE This healthy inch loss program is a method of taking off inches /J? and tightening skin in just one hour. It involves wrapping the I S body with cotton cloth that has been soaked in our All-Natural /I E (p v Lost & Found k?* described as a white two-door with black trim, red pin striping and a sun roof. The interior is red leather. The investigation is continuing. 219 Mam St., Nashville • 852-0845 New Summer Hours: June-July-August 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 062288 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 10 SALE HERE TOOftY Items of various sizes and shapes, including this antique car at the Don Conner residence, could be found bearing price tags in Nashville area yard sales on Saturday. Saturday's sunny weather provided the ideal climate for shoppers at the sales. Although only 24 people signed up with the Chamber to receive free advertising for the event, bargains could be found all over town. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) — ANNUAL — SUPER GARAGESALE June 24 and 25 Bargain hunting in Nashville! Chairs, toy kitchen, dishes, humidifier, radios, yard goods, yam and many good items. 9:00 A.M. 'til 5:00 P.M. 309 Center Court, Nashville, Ml ■IV ■ AIA BrlL Ft 1V/AAIL I LFtVi MEMBERS OF BARRY- eaton board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR' Broker Homer Winegar, GRIc roduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” with a 3 bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) NASHVILLE - JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR Eves 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI .......... 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST Bargain hunters from all around Nashville scurried out of their homes Saturday at the news of a commnity-wide garage/yard sale sponsored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Event co-chair Stephanie Thorne was pleased with the attendance at the day-long annual sale where residents all over town kept the buyers busy. Here, Rosemary Kilmartin of Caledonia compares prices on some clothing. 3 bedroom, 2 story - home. Many newer improve ments, good "starter" home at only $22,500. (N-259) 10 acres, well kept, 3 bedroom home, excellent location on blacktop road. Older hip roof barn included. (CH-217) $47,500 FOR “MINI-FARM” - USED CAR SPECIALS 1986 chevy 1/2 Ton Scottsdale This truck is like new, has ice cold air, V-8 eng., p/s, p/b, VERMONTVILLE COUNTRY HOME AND 24x40 GAR- tirement or "starter" on 4.59 acres, south of home, 3 BR, nice yard, yard Nashville. Great home for a w/mature shade, newer 2 car (V-258) large family. Many newer garage. features, 9 rooms, 5 bed­ rooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available - all for $52,900. (CH-161) AGE 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE *9430 $8950 - Nice 2 bedroom home on channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-270) 1985 FORD F-150 XL Sharp truck with only 23,000 mile powerful 300 cu. in. 6 cyl., p/s, p/b, AM/FM radio & cloth seat ....................... t $7950 1985 DODGE D-150 - Good 2 story 10 room home, 3 silos, bams, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres able.) Land contract terms. Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 eng., p/s, p/b BARRY COUNTY - OWNERS RELOCATED. NOW Newer kitchen and bath in each, and large living rooms, one could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms, large lot with mature shade. This is a good buy! (N-197) $30,000 FOR TWO UNITS!! till More land available. (F-230) east of Vermontville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. Good location. Price $14,500. (VL-124) APPROX. 16 ACRES 1985 FORD Escort 2 Dr. “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME with 10x90 stone porch library, parlor, 5 bedrooms — many "original" features plus new furnace, vinyl siding & storm windows. Listed at $59,900. (V-242) Blacktop *?ad. Nashville. (VL-236) fenced for I' S^ck, woods,, 1204 0 able (balance is pasture;*<4ice 4 bedroom "country home", sets high, beautiful view, many good barns and buildings. (F-123) VACANT PARCELS: NEW LISTING • 12 ROLLING ACRES building sites. Partially wooded. Possibility for pond. Land contract terms. (VL-272) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - APPROX. with pond and woods, great River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Hatchback, excellent one owner car, never smoked in, 4 cyl., 4 speed, p/s, p/b, deluxe stereo cassette radio, sunroof, rear < JI/IFA defogger All 25A 200 ACRE LIVESTOCK*ARM - APPROXIMATELY £-\CRES VAC-for ANT LAN^ $6450 160 ACRES NEAR KALKASKA-Rapid A ^4450 "Large Sale", "Yard Sale", "Huge Garage Sale" and "Sale" on Reed, Gregg, Church, Phillips and Main Streets were well advertised on this pole at the intersection of M-66 and M-79 in Nashville Saturday. 1983 MERC Grand Marquis 4 Dr. This is one of the sweetest used cars you will find. One owner, low miles. Has about all the equipment you can get on a car Only Only $5950 1981 PONTIAC Grand Prix Very nice, clean, older car. Loaded with equipment 13435 $2950 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 PHONE — 517-852-1910 PARTS • SALES • SERVICE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 11 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Menu Wednesday, June 22 Fried chicken, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, cor cor-­ nbread, oleo, cake, milk. Thursday, June 23 Breaded fish, natural cuts, green beans, white bread, oleo, grapefruit, milk. Friday, June 24 Stuffed green peppers, baby carrots, scalloped tomatoes, oleo, pudding, milk. Monday, June 27 Turkey a la king peas and carrots, wheat bread, oleo,' banana, milk. Tuesday, June 28 Meatloaf with gravy, whipped potatoes, asparagus, biscuit, oleo, cookie, milk. Events Wednesday, June 22 Woodland-Cordray’s to entertain. Nashville—Herb Roberts to entertain at 12:15. Delton—Dulcimer Players Eugene Cox and Melva Ridgeway. Hastings—The Kuemple’s play for Hawaiian Luau. Thursday, June 23 All Sites, Bring a Friend Day, dessert potluck. Friday, June 24 Woodland--Lansing Gilbert, Hastings—Exercise with Jan Leo. Popcorn. Monday, June 27 Woodland—Understanding Medicare 10:30. NashvilleUnderstanding Medicare. Middleville—Waneta Gingrich at 11. Tuesday, June 28 Nashville—Lansing Gilbert. Hastings—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. 0 PEPSI PRODUCTS 2 LITER PRODUCTS b. Bud & Bud Light 2 Liter 12 pack cans SE69 ICE dep. Red, White & Blue 6 Pack Cans MHJer's $189 I + dep. ______ instant & CREAM LOTTERY + dep. NEW HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8*11; Friday & Saturday 8*12; Sunday 10*10 2996 N. Ionia Road M VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart HCQjM IMPROVEMENT TIME! STOCKADE Ostergrens 25th anniversary TREATED FENCE 08188786 Lattice Cut 2’x8’ For your privacy. Bill and Nancy (Moore) Osterqren of 11903 W. Lawrence Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 26, from 2-8 p.m. at their home. Hosting the party will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ostergren of Battle Creek and Craig Ostergren of East Lansing. Your presence is the only gift desired. and 4’x8’ Sturdy & Decorative 5/8x8’x6’ Looks great painted or left natural. BARN KITS 8 DECK OWNERS! ’x8’ • 10’x10’ Others Available Rebate Offer! ECHOSTAR SRD4000 FLOOR INCLUDED Protect and beautify your deck with LVo/man' Deck Care products* jA Weyerhaeuser UfeWood Guam) HeedForLife. With Sait--juran. 10’ Dish CEDAR Split Rail FENCE 10-ft. $2000™d (‘Wolman’ Deck Brightener not Included) May 19 thru July 6! If purchased by June 25, 1988. Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 9488288 hometown; LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! Section Includes 2 Rails and 1 Post From the Wolmanlzed' Pressure-Treated Wood People. OK CREDIT ’ HNANONG AtMMAMf 852-0882 f ALL PRICES CASH & CARRY See us for: • • • • Delivery Planning Estimates Savings �The Maple Volley New*. No»hville. Tue*doy, June 21, 1988 — Page 12 Kellogg Foundation grant to train local government officials The W.K. Kellogg Founda­ tion of Battle Creek has awarded a $995,375 grant to Michigan State University for the training of community leaders and local government officials in nine southwest Michigan counties. Counties benefitting from the grant are Allegan, Barry. Branch, Calhoun, Eaton, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren. “MSU, in cooperation with various educational institu­ tions in the region, will identify specific training needs and provide training to meet those needs," says project director Lynn R. Harvey, MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice state and local govern­ ment specialist. * ‘The focus will be on com­ munity leadership develop­ ment, technical skill training and formation qfcollaborative agreements,” Gary King, program direc­ tor for the Kellogg Founda­ tion, notes that the Leadership and Local Government Education Project provides a unique opportunity to deal with critical needs by forming a partnership between the state’s land-grant university and communities- within the nine-county area. “If communities are to maintain their vitality, it is critical that they train citizens who can eventually assume leadership roles and serve in elected and appointed offices and on boards,” says King. “Increasing the technical skills of public officials and seeking ways to reduce the costs of providing services to citizens through intergovern­ mental arrangements and public-private joint ventures is the key to maintaining the economic viability of communities.” There are 241 cities, villages and townships in the nine-county area targeted by the grant, serving a population of more than 777,000. The project comes at a par­ ticularly appropriate time when many local communities are trying to deal with the fiscal stress of losing federal assistance at the same time that their property tax base is declining, says Harvey. “The grant will enable communities to better cope with growing service demands and increase efficiency in the delivery of those services.” The Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion (KBS) near Battle Creek will serve as headquarters for the project. Harvey Liss, MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice project leader at KBS, said the grant will extend KBS’s teaching, research and Extension educational ser­ vices to surrounding com­ munities. At the same time. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY IVe stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 linking with local educational institutions such as communi­ ty colleges, will strengthen the program’s outreach in the nine counties. The project is a joint effort of the MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension Service and the departments of agricultural economics and resource development. In addition to funding leadership and local official training, the grant provides demonstration money to im­ plement and test the feasibility of various arrangements bet­ ween local communities for joint provision of services. The W.K. Kellogg Founda­ tion, established in 1930 to ‘‘help people help themselves,” has distributed more than $1 billion in sup­ port of programs in agriculture, education and health. Harvey notes that seven of the nine counties involved in the Leadership and Local Government Education Pro­ ject were involved in the first rural health grant funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 1930. For Sale FOR SALE: Four 15 inch radial tires. Russell Booher, 726-0417. KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334,________________ PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Credit Manager 1-800-447-4266. TROMBONE FOR SALE: Bundy, excellent condition, $80. 852-1566. $1895 SALE Your Choice ... Reg. $23.05 Reg. $20.99 Reg. $44.95 ASHVILLE HARDWARE 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 Wood shop students in Bill Rivest's (right) class at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School recently completed woodworking projects that were displayed at the June 9 Board of Education meeting. This chest was made by Mike Stambaugh. Also on hand were grandfather clocks made by Randy Sears. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Maplewood Elementary honor roll 3rd Grade All As - Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krive, Seth Wright. B Average - Chris Baker, Beth Balcom, Mindy Beemer, Jon Bowers, Aaron Branden­ burg, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Devon Durkee, Hol­ ly Eaton, Nettie Emery, Man­ di Golovich, Misty Haley, Tim Harmon, Bess Ann Mar­ tin, John Nash, Jamie Oster, Amy Jo Parish, Jeff Royston, Derek Sadler, Brady Simp­ son, Casey Smith, Nick Waara, Jason Williams. 4th Grade AU As - Travis Melvin. B Average - Ethan Berry, Joann Cwik, Robbie Graham, Misti Jones, Nicole Kraai, Lindsey Krolik, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Katie McDougal, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Damon Patrick, Kristy Priddy, Chad Rogers, Katie Sampson, Wayne Shance, Julie Skelton, Leah Sleeper, Amber Snoeyink, Andy Swartz, Becky Vedder, Tara Whipple. Sth Grade All As - Donita Aseltine, Amanda Ordiway, Jeff Penn­ ington, Jeannie Thompson, Brandy Wawiernia. B Average - Teresa Aiken, Brad Balko, Dick Baker, John Baker, Dena Bignall, John Bowerman, Chuck Brand, Lanette Brumm, Keith Thank You 3-speed Box Fan 2-gal. Plastic Sprayer Electronic insect Killer We Ship UPS Students make woodworking projects CARD OF THANKS The Harold Tefft family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all our rela­ tives, friends, neighbors and the businesses, who helped in many ways to ease our sorrow with cards, flowers, food and dona­ tions to the Cancer Society and. church. To Dr. Stephen Smiley and his staff at Leila Hospital for their compassion and care. A special thank you to Dr. Myers of Nashville. Thanks to Pastor Don Brail, Hastings Free Methodist Church for the comforting service and fellowship, and to Wren Funeral Home for the excellent arrangements. Selma Tefft Steve and Linda Tefft Michael and Paula Tefft Susan and Randy Fogle Help Wanted Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 PART TIME JOB: Demons­ trate toys & gifts now until Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ery. Details without obligation. CaU 517-852-9592 anytime. Carpenter, Christina Coblentz, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, Richard Dunham, David Dunn, Travis Graham, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg Halliwill, Nate Halliwill, Dana Hasselback, Charity Hester, John Hill, Shannon Hoffman, Jason House, Daniel Jenkins, Suzan Koch, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, Jennifer McMillon, Danielle Oliver, Mark Porritt, Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Laura Root, Jimmy Skelton, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, Bobbie Trowbridge, Jason VanderVlucht, Rich Waara, Clifford Weller, Matt Williams. 6th Grade All As - Stacy Harvey, Rudy Othmer, Brent Stine, Lisa Wood. B Average Christi Bigelow, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Angie D e L o n g, Shannon DenHerder, Lisa Dickinson, Jeremy Jajnor, Adam Gusey, Jason Harmon, Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Justin Lake, Rebekah Lingholm, Billy Morris, Dan­ ny Rasey, Wendy Shutes, Julie Stair,, Jeremy Swift, Angelo Walliczek. looceooooooooeoooceooooooooooooooocgeooc PARTS & SERVICE ^ C E Ki—— • SALES • SERVICE R EVSIC E L • PARTS We service all brands 543-8332 appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTSFOR ALLBRANDS ★ GENERM. ELECTRIC ★ MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID *FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS * GIBSON ★TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ JENN-AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT MagkOrf.- SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eaperianced, Reliable t Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 13 Three receive Maple Valley scholarships More donations received by Scholarship Foundation The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation has received donations of $100 or more from: James and Beatrice Pino in memory of Sena French; the Thomapple Valley VFW Auxiliary 8260 in memory of Sheila Allen; the Maple Valley Education Association; S.D. and Iva Rogers; and William Flower. A $250 donation from the Maple Valley Junior High Student Council has brought their total to the Patron group status. Newest citizen announced Other donations have been received from Harold and Edith Benedict; the Maple Valley High School class of 1963 and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter in memory of Iva Cramer. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Metropolitan Hospital June 14, 8 lbs., 20 ozs. GIRL, Sharon Fedewa and Grandparents are Henry and Christopher Slate would like Lorena Fedewa of Nashville, to announce the birth of their and Edgar and Bonnie Slate of daughter, Ashley Robin on Martin. BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 "Early Birds 6:15 REGISTRATION NOTICE Dorothy Butrick, center, was a Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation recipient on the day of her high school graduation. Pictured with her are Junia Jarvie, left, and Dorothy Carpenter, right, the organizers of the scholarship pro­ gram.. Butrick's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Merle Butrick I i GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, August 2, 1988 To the Qualified Electors of Vermontville Township County of Eaton, State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home 7027 Brown Road — Tuesday, July 5, 1988 - Last Day Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M. The 30th day preceeding the registration and registering such of the qualified electors in said township as shall properly apply therefore. Charlotte Cowell Deputy Clerk Anette Powers was one of three to win a $500 scholarship from the Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation. With her are her parents Richard and Gwen Powers. Trudy Dingman, Annette Powers and Dorothy Butrick were the three recipients of Maple Valley Memorial Scholarships this year, coordinators of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter said. Each of the three, who are 1988 Maple Valley High School graduates, will receive $500, payable to the colleges they will attend. The $1,500 total available from interest earned on the donations was awarded at graduation ceremonies June 5. In making the presentation, Carpenter and Jarvie express­ ed their gratitude and pleasure at the “wonderful support from the community and alumni and all who have made the total deposits grow so that interest has grown from $200 last year to $1,500 for 1988.” The three recipients were chosen by a faculty committee of five teachers representing five different areas bf at Maple Valley, after considering all graduating seniors. Scholarships are awarded to those showing good attitudes and effort and have a sincere desire to succeed, Carpenter and Jarvie said. 0% INTEREST Model 5212G Free Floating 42” mower 12.0 hp. Briggs & Stratton Engine • 5 speed all-gear transaxle • Full-length footrests Year-round versatility • Grass catcher list SAVE. s500 NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS UNTIL JANUARY '89 Program ends June 25, 1988 Model 6212.5H • Free Floating 42” mower • 12.5 hp. 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By the Case 69* . ... 60* Bulk Spices 79c 32 oz. to win a four-year trustee position while Ewing, ap­ pointed in February to sit on the board until the June 13 elction, collected 164 votes to finish the remaining one year of a post vacated by Loren Lehman who resigned. The new terms of the men begin July 1. Maple Leaf Grange 940 to meet June 24 The Maple Leaf Grange will hold its regular meeting June 24 with entertainment provided by the Nashville United Methodist Church singing group. Dinner will begin at 6:30. BROWN SUGAR 88c $220 2 lbs 5 lbs. SALTINES 55*ib. UNSALTED TOPS 49*i b. For Sale YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics forr everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Vermontville Hardware LOOKING FOR A PAINT SALE? WAIT VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE HAS ■ ■ H.W.I. 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Daniel Jansen, brother of the groom, was best man. Out-of-state guests were the groom’s immediate family from Oregon, and relatives of the bride from Illinois. The couple has made their home in Forest Grove, Ore. Surplus food distribution planned Capital Area Community Services Inc. has announced that area residents receiving commodity foods must be recertified and issued a new blue commodity food I.D. card before the next distribution. This means that May’s distribution was the last one allowed on the cherry card. The recertification and issuing of the new blue cards is now taking place. To receive food during the upcoming July distribution, it will be necessary to present the blue card. Although applications for commodity food are taken on a continuing basis at the Eaton County Action Center, 503 E. It's vacation Bible time It’s Vacation Bible School time again at Maple Grove Bi­ ble Church, beginning Mon­ day, June 27. The church is located five miles south of Nashville on M-66 and 16 mile east on Cloverdale Road. The theme of the school is year is “The Way of the Cross Leads Home,” with Bi­ ble lessons and missionary story that tell of people who chose God’s “Way”. All children are invited to the sessions from 9:45-11:30 each morning Monday through Friday. Parents and COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852*1707, • Owner —, Tom Clark OVER 1200 MOVIES! New Releases ... Weeds • Running Man • No Mans Land • Someowne to Watch over me • The Sicilian • The Witch of Eastwick. COMING SOON: Fatal Attraction • Full Metal Jacket • Benji The Hunted • Iron Weed. Movie Rentals ... Mon., Tues. & Thurs. $1.50 • Wednesday $1.00 • Friday and Saturday $2.00 ESESSS ■■■■■■■■■ I ■S■5S■S■S■ ••••••••••• JI V5R Rentals ... $3.00 New Releases $2.50 All Kids Movies s100everyday PRE-ORDER E.T. $ 1895 HOURS: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. Henry St., Charlotte. The Eaton County Senior Citizen Office, Old Courthouse, Charlotte; the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizen Office, 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids; and the Grand Ledge Senior Center, 406 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge, to better serve the people of Eaton County, Capital Area Community Ser­ vices will issue the new cards at sites across the county on the following dates: Bellevue, City Hall, 201 Main St. - Thurs., June 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sunfield, Old high school, 880 School St. Wed., June 29 from 10-11 a.m. Vermontville, First Con- friends are invited to the clos­ ing programs which will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday evening, July 1. For transportation or fur­ ther information, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852-0861. gregational Church, 110 S. Main, Friday, July 1, from 1-3 p.m. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program, proof of the family income must be produced. The following items, dated within the last 12 months, can be used as proof of income: Copy of Social Security, SSI or VA check; bank statement showing direct deposit; Copy of homestead property tax credit, federal or state income tax returns; rental or lease agreement from subsidized housing. The next distribution of food in Eaton County will be on July 12 and 13 at the following sites: Bellevue City Hall - July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 13, 9-11 a.m. Sunfield Community Room, Main St. - July 12, 9-11 a.m. Vermontville, First Con­ gregational Church, 110 S. Main St. - July 13, 9 a.m. to noon. INVITATION TO BID 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium ADDRESS: Maplewood Elementary School Vermontville, Michigan Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium Nashville, Michigan Sealed proposals for 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium will be received at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, envelope clearly marked; REROOFING PROJECTS, PHASE 2, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS, SEALED BID ENCLOSED and it should be addressed to Mrs. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28,1988. Bids will be opened at 7:15 p.m. at a special meeting of the Board of Education, Tuesday, June 28,1988, in the school administration office. Plans may be obtained at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 upon deposit of $15.00 per set. The deposit will be refunded only if Plans and Specifications are returned within 15 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition. In all cases, Plans and Specifications are the property of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish one 5% bid bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Maple Valley Schools. Bonds shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, the successful bidder(s) shall be required to furnish a 100% labor and material bond and a 100% performance bond. Plans will be on file on Dodge/SCAN Microfilm and at the F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Kalamazoo. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informali­ ties or to reject any and all bids. PROJECT: nit (gj taxi *a »■ rfc ja mk us li HI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 21, 1988 — Page 15 Eaton 4-H Dairy workshop scheduled for June 27 From our readers jj^mmmumuuuumjLAmMuumuiiijmmmimumujLUuu Eaton County 4-H dairy 27, at 8 p.m. and Perkey Road, Charlotte. members and leaders are inThe workshop will be held The clinic will offer vited to attend a Fitting and at the Sederlund farm, located members the opportunity to Showing Clinic Monday, June on the comer of Five Point learn how to prepare dairy Don Shepard’s death sad event for the town To the editor: This writer was greatly sad­ dened by the passing of Don Shepard, as is the entire community. He was a friend to all. Don was a scholar, an educator, a historian and a gentleman. He had the capacity to be always articulate in a quiet and effec­ tive way. During the period that I was recuperating from the initial effects of quadruple by-pass surgery, he wrote to me ask­ ing about my health and pro­ gress. When I could, I called him on the phone. He repeated that concern and then admitted, when asked, that his own health was in crisis. That letter and that call will never be forgotten. There is an old poem that goes like this, and aptly describes this highly respected and greatly loved gentleman, ‘ ‘Lives ofgreat men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And departing leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time ’ ’ heifers and cows for the fair and how to show them. For more information on the 4-H dairy program, call Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Prices Effective June 22 Thru 28,1988 Jerry Baker, merica’s Garden Center America’s Master Gardener Recommends... Our friend, my friend, Don Shepard, left some very large tracks and footprints! May God rest his soul and bring peace to the wife and loved ones he leaves behind. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Sunfield Maple Syrup Queen enjoys Lilac Festival To the Editor: Mackinac Island’s Lilac Festival was the most beautiful festival I had ever been to. It was held June 3-12. This festival was similar to our Syrup Festival. The peo­ ple were very friendly and the activities were planned to in­ volve the community. But, in­ stead of the sweet smell of maple, the scent of the lilacs was all around. I took part in the Grand Parade down the Main Street of Mackinac Island. The parade had about 60 entries and some of those were queens representing Michigan products and local areas. The queens either rode on their own floats or in horse-drawn carriages. I had the chance to meet many of the other queens at a “royal luncheon” before the parade on Sunday. , The Fort Michilimackinac Queen, Jean Hammon, who now lives in Levering, at one time lived in Vermontville. She recognized my “Maple Syrup” banner and im­ mediately recalled her young life on their farm near Ver­ montville Highway. She com­ mented many times at how beautiful the country was around Vermontville and how much she loved living in Vermontville. This was one of my first times when I didn’t need to explain where Vermontville, “the sweetest little town in Michigan” was located. Amy Walker Michigan Maple Syrup Association Queen Vermontville YOUR CHOICE Hyponex® Cypress Mulch, Pine Bark Mulch or Pine Bark Nuggets. HYPONEX JIM & ERNIE'S FARM & CARDEN CENTER 301 S. Main, Nashville • 852-0770 we have... Ortho and Dragon DECORATIVE weed & insect Killer Products weed-B -$9E 49 Gone Liquid Sevin CYPRESS MULCH $7/00 3 o HYPONEX CYPRESS MULCH Dusty Roads a Problem?Ci 2 cubic foot coverage each. A decorative mul­ ch, helps control weeds and keeps soil moist. Stop in, stock up, and save today at Kmart® ! 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ... a localpaper oftoday! 1 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 47 — Tuesday, June 28, 1988 Maple Valley graduate saves woman's life The chance to become a hero doesn’t happen to many people, but recently (May 20-21) a former local man, a soldier of the 20th Engineer Battalion at Ft. Campbell, Ky., saved the life of a woman from Missouri. SSgt. Russell A. Copen, a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and Pvt. 2 David H. Honse, both of D Company were driving along the Trace, a historical road through the Land Between the Lakes State Park, at about midnight on a Friday. As they came around a curve, a young woman ran onto the highway waving her arms and scream­ ing for help. The two soldiers stopped, and the woman, Nan Arm­ bruster from St. Louis, Mo., told them that she and her friend had just had an auto accident. “It was just like the movies,” Copen said. “She was covered with glass and we could see blood on her leg. She said her friend was trap­ ped in the car. “I turned my car so the lights were shining on the wreck, and I could see that the roof was caved in. The acci­ dent occurred just after a sharp curve. The driver must have cut it too close and hit the gravel on the shoulder, and then the car rolled off a three- to four-foot embankment.” Copen said the woman who was trapped in the car, Christine Behr of Desperes, Mo. was unconcious and had a severe head injury. According to Honse, Arm­ bruster had several minor cuts on her legs, arms and face from the shattered windshield. He said they cleaned her wounds as much as possible, but focused most of their at­ tention on Behr. “She was still in her seat belt, and when we got her out, we elevated her head, ’ ’ Honse said. “I had a first aid kit and some towels in the car,” Copen said. “So we applied a pressure bandage to her head and cleaned the other wounds SSgt. Russell A. Copen HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1776-1988 American declared her Independence on July 4th, 1776 as much as we could.” When asked how they knew what to do, both soldiers said they learned first aid training in the Army. Copen said, “I have to credit our medical training in the military. We knew exactly what to do; there was no panic.” Since there were no phones in the area, the two soldiers headed toward the nearest hospital, which was about 50 miles away, in Clarksville, Tenn. They stopped a Stewart County police car about two miles from Dover, and police called the paramedics. “In the meantime, Behr, the unconcious woman, came to and became hysterical. Her face turned white and it look­ ed like she was going to go in­ to shock,” Copen said. Honse said, “She was bet­ ween nervous and hysterical. I talked to her calmly and didn’t let her know how bad her in­ juries were. Her friend helped me with that. It was chilly out­ side, and to help prevent her from going into shock, I had to keep her warm. The only thing I had available was me. So I kept one hand on the pressure bandage and wrap­ ped my other arm around her.” When the paramedics arriv­ ed, Copen assisted them with both women while Honse gave the police report. As. soon as the paramedics left for Clarksville Memorial Hospital, the two soldiers went back to the scene to report the incident to park rangers. “We signed for the women’s purses and valuables and took them to the hospital,” Copen said. “On our way, we realized that neither of their parents had been notified. We found a phone number and called them. “When we arrived at the emergency room, Armbruster had been taken care of, so we gave her their purses and jewelry. She thanked us for all that we did,” Copen said. The next day, Copen and Honse went back to the hospital, with flowers in hand, to check on Behr. “She was all bandaged up and pretty swollen, but she was able to talk enough to thank us,” Copen said. After the incident, Stewart County police filed a report about the two soldiers’ heroics. According to Copen, since then, the two soldiers have received several phone calls from people in their chain of command, as well as from the women's parents. “It was just luck,” Copen said, referring to the fact that they came upon the scene. “There aren’t many people that travel through Land Bet­ ween the Lakes on Friday at midnight. I’m glad we were able to help.” Copen’s home of record is 5092 Vermontville Hwy., Charlotte. He will be awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the 4th Oak Leaf Cluster. Water bill reduction eyed in Nashville By Joyce Snow Residents of the Village of Nashville may get some relief on their water bills in the future, - as council members last Thursday discussed dif­ ferent options and all were in favor of a water give-away program. Ray Hinckley, chairman of the committee for the depart­ ment of public works said that “Last Sunday the city metered 200,000 gallons of water and 70,000 gallons of sewage. ’ ’ Village President John Hughes explained that in the hot weather people use a lot of water that doesn’t go through the sewage system and have to be treated. This water is used to water lawns, gardens and in swimming pools. Because this water doesn’t have to be treated council members said they feel that the residents should receive some sort of a Continued on page 3 Sunfield man, 71, arrested for drunk driving in Nashville On this day, in 1776, the Continental Congress signed into being our Declaration of Independence from Great Birtain. Its opening statement began ... “We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal. That they are en­ dowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’’ Let us reaffirm those words now, as we celebrate the two hundred and tenth birthday of our nation, pledging continued faith in this commitment to freedom for all, for the benefit of all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! A 71-year-old Sunfield resi­ dent was arrested Saturday night for drunken driving, se­ cond offense, as he drove into Nashville. Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje said a citizen driving behind the 71-year-old man on southbound M-66 noticed the man weaving about 10 p.m. that day The citizen called police and Koetje arrested the driver on M-66 inside the village limits. The man’s name is being withheld until police obtain a warrant charging him with second-offense drunken driving. He was taken to the Barry County Jail-and lodged. Bond was set at $100. The charge is a misde­ meanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $ 1,000 fine. The operator’s driver’s license also is revoked automatically. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, June 28, 1988 —Page 2 Vermontville bar reopens after being closed for 14 days by LCC A Vermontville bar is back in business this week after be­ ing shut down for 14 days by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. John Chames, owner of the Carpenter’s Den, reopened the business Monday after it had been closed June 13. The LCC, after a hearing Appointments Only May 5, shut down the bar in Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. & Evening connection with a charge of Saturday 9 • ? allowing entertainment Wednesday — without a permit. The Carpenter’s Den also Owner SR. CITIZENS DAY Dorothy McMillen was fined $600 on a charge of selling alcohol to minors. DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING Two other charges of sale of alcohol to minors and posses­ The Carpenter's Den in reopened Monday after being shut down for 14 days by 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 sion of alcohol by minors on the Michigan Liquor Control Commission on a charge of allowing entertainment the premises were dropped. without a permit. The entertainment was a male strippers' show. The charges stemmed from an incident last Aug. 7, which was investigated by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. The entertainment the bar allowed without the permit was a male strippers’ show. Chames claimed that he ap­ plied for a permit from the LCC through the village coun­ cil three months before the male strippers’ show was scheduled to take place. He further maintained that he did Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There not receive notification that are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and his request for the permit was rejected until after he ran an they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! advertisement for the show in Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— a local publication. “One of the village council at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Automembers involved in turning Owners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem it (the request) down saw the with Auto-Owners. ad and then called the LCC,” he said. Chames, who has owned the Carpenter’s Den for about five years, said he did everything he was supposed to do before scheduling the show. “I took the proper steps and I had never been turned down (by the council) before,” he •said. “I think I gave them (the council members) adequate time to accept or deny the re­ quest. But I didn’t get notification that my request was turned down until after The sign outside the Carpenter's Den in Vermont­ the fact.” ville last week told patrons and passersby the story Chames said he had no pro­ that the bar had been closed for a 14-day period. blem with the actions of the Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones LCC and Eaton County break on their bills. Street. Other streets that Sheriff’s Department, his beef One way to deal with the received the same treatment has been with the village situation would be to give a were Gregg from Lenz to council. certain number of gallons of Reed and Perrine to Reed. Village officials said they water to each household free. Hughes encouraged any dealt with Chames’ request in Hughes said he will look in­ council member who could to a public meeting July 2, 1987. to this further and find out attend a seminar in Lansing Minutes of that meeting state what other surrounding July 27. It is titled “General 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE that four members of the municipalities do. Law Village Administration” council voted to deny the- re­ Hinckley said that the slurry Continued on next page— quest, one abstained and one coat was completed on Reed Styling for Women, Men and Children How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. •Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ....... 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville .Church Service 11 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service .9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN 0. LITCHFIELD REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GOD CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study......... .7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M: Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship ...9:15 a.m. Sun. School.. 10:30 a.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 28, 1988 — Page 3 Driver pleads guilty to drunken driving locally A Nashville driver has pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to drunken driving, second offense. Michael Weinert, 37, offered the plea June 15 in Vermontville plans Hometown Days, July 16-17, agenda set Homespun fun and a time for the community to picnic together will be the highlights of Vermontville’s Hometown Days, July 16-17. Saturday, July 16, is being called “Kids’ Day.” Oldfashioned games will be played on the Methodist Church lawn, beginning in the early afternoon. Immediately after church services on Sunday, July 17, a potluck picnic will be held in the village park. Participants are being asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Pop will be available for sale. Planners of the event are trying to get a pie baking con­ test organized for July 17, said Sue Villanueva, village president. Softball games also will be on the agenda July 17 as well as a 2:30 p.m. waterball con­ test by the fire department, she said. exchange for a dismissal of a charge of drunken driving, third offense. The prosecutor's office also agreed to dismiss a charge of driving with a suspended license pending in district court, and Weinert agreed to plead no contest to an unrelated charge of assault and battery also pending in district court. Weinert, of 6265 Thornapple Lake Road, told the court he was arrested May 11 on East Center Road in Hastings. He had been drinking in a taven and was caught weaving down the road by police while on his way home. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and $1,000 in fines. Sentencing was set for July 13, and he was remanded to the custody ofthe sheriff. Our N. 0. \N. Account is working great for us! Water bill reduction eyed in Nashville from front page— and will deal with the village officer, zoning and other per­ tinent topics. Expenses would be paid by the village, he said. It was discovered that elec­ tion certificates dispersed to the newly-elected officials had an error of four-year instead of two-year terms printed on them. They will be returned to Norval Thaler and the correc­ tion will be made. The council also discussed the need for signs to distinguish between the police office, village office and the council chambers. Action will be taken-at a later date. Hughes told council members that he probably would have an amended budget to bring to the next council meeting for consideration. Vermontville bar reopens after being closed by ICC N.O.W. Accounts put it M work for you checking account services checking account services d convena ennocews *°«f «to■ta"l' d conven,ences °f total PLUS INTERFSti M,n™ ™" m 8ala"« W safekeeping seX £2 SENIOR CITIZENS-NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIRED! from front page— was absent. The minutes of the Aug. 6, 1987, meeting state that Chames appeared before the council to ask why his request had been rejected. He was told by members that it wasn’t in the best interests of the village for annual entertain­ ment permits to be issued because they do not allow for control over what kinds of entertainment will be provided. The July meeting’s minutes did not specify the length of the permit requested, but the one in August said it was for one year. Village President Sue Villanueva, responding to Chames’ suggestion that the council was “out to get” him, said, “The council is not out to get anyone. We don’t want to see any local business shut down.” The bar reopened Monday amid rumors that it would not in the wake of the shutdown. Real Estate HOME FOR LEASE IN NASHVILLE, 3 bedrooms, all appliances, large yard, river frontage, $325 per month, security deposit & references required. Wolevers Real Estate 852-1501. Since we first opened our doors, we've been the choice of local people who want hometown service in financialplanning. Owned and operated by members of the community, it has been our purpose to serve the needs of our friends and neighbors. Celebrating 50 Years of Progress. . . Eaton Federal tOUM HMM LENOER MTM i S3 lift fuu Him «hd ctiotr or thi uhitio rnni. FOUR CONVENIENT NT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ’YOU Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday. June 28. 1988 — Page 4 ....................................................................................................................... mini Memories of the pas 4 3 by Susan Hinckley This week in Nashville's history (Portions of the following account first appeared in this column on Jan. 17, 1984.) In its issue ofAug. 2, 1901, the Nashville News reported an improvement under way in the village’s business district: “Cement sidewalks are be­ ing laid along Main Street in place ofthe old wooden walks as fast as Street Commissioner Woodard and his gang can ac­ complish the task.’’ The extent of that project is unclear, but surely it added a touch of urbanity to Nashville, along with a measure of safety. As Bill Woodard and his men laid the new walks, memories may have focused on a narrowly averted tragedy ofjust seven summers prior. The startling event of 1894 was chronicled by the Nashville News under a headline shouting: “Shocking Disaster - Falling Sidewalk Precipitates Thirty People In­ to a Cellar - A Number of Women are Seriously Injuried.” The story told of the col­ lapse of an early wooden sidewalk in front of Kleinhans’ dry goods store. (In 1988 this was the pawn shop, located two doors north of the bank.) Details of the mishap were reported by The News. “The worst accident in the history of Nashville occurred last Saturday afternoon about four o’clock. The streets were thronged with people who had come into the village to do their Saturday trading and to enjoy the beautiful day in greeting and shaking the hands of their neighbors and friends. Shortly before four o’clock, a rope walker had stretched his rope from one of <.he upper windows of chedit’s saloon to the building across the street. When he was preparing to give his performance, the crowd began to congregate in the neighborhood of the scene, and the sidwalk in front of the W. H. Kleinhans store, which was one of the best points of vantage, was soon crowded to its capacity with women and children. “It is doubtful if any of them knew that there was an area under the walk upon which they stood, and if they had, it would have probably made no difference, because the sidewalk seemed to be strong and substantial. Sud­ denly, however, there was an awful crash, and the entire walk, in extent about twelve by twenty feet, gave way under the enormous weight, precipitating the crowd into the cellar. “The scene was a terrible one, and can hardly be described, even by eyewitnesses. In the .neighborhood ofthirty women and children went down with the walk and were piled up in­ to an indiscriminate mass with the ruins of the broken walk. Willing hands soon sprang to their assistance, and while those on top and unhurt ex­ tricated themselves as best they could, the bruised and mangled forms of the injured were brought out and taken in­ to the neighboring stores. “All of the physicians in town were speedily on hand and everything possible was done for the unfortunate vic­ tims of the accident. Another peculiar thing is that of all the little folks who went down in the crash, not one was injured except a slight scratch or bruise. “So far as we have been able to learn, twenty-six peo­ ple went into the cellar while probably nearly as many more saved themselves by jumping offthe falling walk, and many only fell part way, catching the walls at the side and clambering out. “Those whose names we have learned are: Mrs. Albert Mix, Mrs. Francis Showalter, Mrs. D. G. Cassell, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. F.A. Sprague, Mrs. William Feighner and little son, Mrs. John Bahl, Mrs. Gipe, Mrs. S. W. Price and little son, Miss Addie Swift, Mrs. Philip Schnur, daughter and little babe, Mrs. Elmer McKinnis, Mrs. Alf Williams, Mrs. Levi Worst, Mrs. Morris Sweezey, Mrs. Jacob Kuntz, Mrs. S. Durkee, Mrs. A. L. Eno, Miss Nellie Beigh, Miss Eulalie Beigh, Miss Edith Perry and Miss Leo Hummel. “Mrs. Albert Mix had both bones ofboth legs broken, one just below the knee, the other just below the ankle. A joist For your added convenience ... JODI will care for your HAIR NEEDS on SATURDAY also — THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT VERMONTVILLE Open Monday through Saturday CALL FOR APPOINTMENT ... • 726-0257 • fell across her limbs and a number ofother people falling on top of this resulted in the fractures. Her physician reports that she is getting along nicely, fully as well as could be expected. “Mrs. D. G. Cassell suf­ fered a dislocated and broken wrist, a bad scalp wound, and was severely bruised on limbs and arms. She is recovering and will soon be able to be around. Mrs'. Francis Showalter received a severe impactment of the ankle, which will probably bother her for some time, a bad scalp wound, and numerous bruises about the body. At last ac­ counts, she was improving. “Mrs. John Bahl had two ribs broken, but is not injured otherwise and will probably soon recover. Mrs. Alf Williams suffered from a con­ cussion ofthe brain and spine, and a sprained ankle, but is around again. Mrs. A. L. Eno received slight bruises on the back of the neck and the lower limbs. Mrs. Philip Schnur had her side slightly bruised, but aside from being sore and lame is all right now. Miss Leo Hummel received a slightly sprained ankle. “The others who went down in the smash were not injured, except a few slight scratches or bruises, and many were not hurt in the least. It was thought at first that some ofthe ladies were so seriously injured that death would result, but all are recovering in such good shape that there is now no doubt that not only will there be no fatalities, but that all will soon be able to be around again as usual. “An examination of the wreckage ofthe walk after the accident disclosed that some ofthe stringers under the walk were badly rotted, although the top planks were sound and all right. “The walk was thoroughly repaired less than two years ago, and at that time the str­ ingers were sound and strong, but they have decayed since and were not strong enough to sustain the heavy load which was upon it at the time of the disaster. “Mr. Kleinhans at once sent for steel girders to put under the new walk, and they will be set into the masonry in such a way that there will be no possibility of such an acci­ dent ever occurring again. There are several similar places in town, all of which have been thoroughly in­ spected during the past week, and where there is any ques­ tion as to their absolute safety, they will be strengthened and proper supports put under therti. “There has been much talk as to the liability ofthe village or Mr. Kleinhans for damages on account ofthe accident, but principally among people not in any way concerned in the matter. There is no liability inasmuch as there was no in­ dication of negligence. The walk was apparently as strong By the time of this circa 1906 Fourth of July gathering, Nashville had new cement walks on both sides of Main Street. It was a crowd such as this that caused the collapse in 1894 of a wooden walk in front of the Kleinhans store (out of view at left). In this scene, spectators watch a performance by strongman Professor Merrill in what now is Central Park (center). Cement crosswalks (foreground) also were’found at intervals along the dirt street. Note water pump and public drinking cup at curbside just left of Pratt Hardware (right). and substantial as any in town, concerned seem to be inclined and the fact that it withstood to look sensibly upon the mat­ such a heavy load before it did ter and to regard it as one of fall shows that it was safe those unforeseen disasters under ordinary conditions. which are of daily occurrence “There was probably a and for which no one is par­ dead weight of from two and ticularly to blame. “The officials for the one-halfto three tons upon the walk at the time it fell, and it village feel very badly that was so crowded that it was such a thing should have Oc­ well-nigh impossible for curred, and so does Mr. pedestrians to get through. In Kleinhans, but we do not see fact, Marshal Hire had just how anyone can conscien­ started down the street to clear tiously blame them. We doubt a passageway along the walk if anyone, no matter how when the catastrophe occur­ often they may have passed red. The people who are in­ over the walk, ever felt it give jured and who are the most or noticed any other evidence of weakness, and the fact that the girders were all in good shape when inspected less than two years ago to show that those whose duty it is to look after such things were not derelict.” Despite The News’ com­ mentary on liability, in December 1894, Mrs. Al Mix was awarded $300 and Mrs. Francis Showalter $100, as compensation from the village for their injuries in the sidewalk cave-in calamity. at KLEINHANS One lot of Challies, worth 6c per yard, cut to 4 cents One lot of Dimities, worth 12fc per yard, cut to 7 cents One lot of Light Percales, worth 10c per yard, cut to 6 cents Ladies’ Shirt Waists, worth tl.00, cut to 80 cents Ladies’ Shirt Waists, worth 85c, cut to 60 cents Ladies’ Shirt Waists, worth 50c, cut to 40 cents One lot of Prints cut to 3j cents One lot of Ladies’ Gauze Vests cut to 4 cents William Kleinhans Vl |CpIi Hn |lildn lnldr, Leader of Low Prices and K Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes. u u 2 w it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it it William Kleinhans ordered steel girders placed under the wooden walk in front of his store following the mishap. In 1901 the village began to replace wooden walks with cement. A native of New Jersey, Kleinhans came to Nashville via a merchandising career at Pontiac, bought the former Griffith store in 1886, and was still in business at the time of his death in 1929 at age 81, though son Clift had assumed store management. This early ad shows ladies' shirtwaists at sale prices of 60 and 80 cents. A shocking disaster occurred along Nashville's Main Street ninety-four years ago, when a boardwalk located just right of the utility pole in this early 1900s photo collapsed, hurling more than two dozen women and children into a pit below. A tightrope walker's performance had drawn d crowd estimated at nearly three tons dead weight to the site in front of Kleinhans' store (present-day pawn shop). The injured were carried to nearby stores, and all physicians in town were speedily on the scene. r 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 28, 1988 — Page 5 Mulliken plans Centennial Homecoming July 15, 16, 17 The Mulliken Centennial Homecoming Committee is seeking to have all the past homecoming queenss par par-­ ticipate in the celebration this year. The dates of the Homecom­ ing are July 15, 16 and 17. The queen, prince and princess contest will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, the parade will be at noon on Saturday. For those who wish to be part of the parade, there is a signup sheet at the Mulliken District Library, or they may call Jann Boucher at 566-8929. After the centennial clothing competition at 10 a.m. Saturday, there will be a fashion show for anyone with centennial or older clothing, who wishes to wear and model them. The clothing contest and fashion show will be on the Village Commons, either under the building or in the tent. Anyone is welcome to be in the fashion show, men, women and children. The Mulliken Centennial caps, with the steam engine logo, are for sale at the following merchants: Mer­ ryfield Builder Supply, Swede’s Restaurant, Mulliken Thriftway, Farmer’s Tavern and Sportsman’s Tavern, Misener-Nickel Power Pro­ ducts, Minor Walton Bean Co. and Mulliken District Library in Mulliken, plus Maynard Allen State Bank and American Bean & Grain Co. in Sunfield. All the Centennial Homecoming Committee members have the hats to sell. The price is $4. There are license plates ordered and they should be available within the week. The centennial homecoming is extened for an extra day this year. The Rev. Joe Spackman will hold the United Methodist Church service at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17, under the Those who have centennial tent on the Village Commons. or “Gay 90’s” clothing are The public is invited to attend. urged to wear it. At 1 p.m., following the If anyone has articles of in­ church services, there are terest to display in the History plans for an old fashioned Room, they may contact Mar­ Community Potluck Picnic. jorie Southworth, 649-8901; All past and present residents or Ella O’Neil, 649-8986 or of the area are welcome to at­ Charlene Pearson, 649-8863. tend and they are asked to br­ The Roxand Service Club is ing a dish to past and their sponsoring the open class ex­ own table service. Hot dogs hibit on Saturday. This in­ and iced tea will be furnished. cludes vegetables and fruit, There will be entertainment fresh or canned; baked goods after the picnic. No reserva­ (no cream pies); and fancy tions are needed. work, crocheting, em- broidery, etc. There will be weekly meetings each Tuesday at 7 p.m., in the Roxand Township Hall behind the Fire Bam. Anyone interested to come to the remaining meetings is welcome. Farmer Boys Market BULK FOODS • SALVAGE and SURPLUS GROCERIES 3V2 miles west of M-50 on W. Vermontville Hwy. or... 5 miles east of Vermontville, Charlotte, Ml. Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — CLOSED Sundays Antique Gas & Steam Show coming to Charlton Park soon Antique tractors will be on display, running and operating old farm equipment, during the 17th annual Anti­ que Gas & Steam Engine Show, July 9 and 10 at Historic Charlton Park Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A highlight of each day is the tractor parade at 2 p.m. Other activities include grain thrashing and baling, a saw mill, shingle mill, grist mill and drag saw operations, plus plenty of gas and steam trac- Glenn Miller has 95th birthday Glenn Miller of 4929 Waubascon Rd., will celebrate his 95th birthday June 30. A potluck dinner, honoring him, will be in the basement of the Nashville Assembly of God Sunday, July 3. The church is located at 735 Reed St., Nashville. The din­ ner will take place at around 1 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 • tarty Birds 6:15 tion and stationary engines. Several rare and antique pieces on exhibit and running will include an 1883 Westinghouse steam traction engine, a 1925 Baker threshing steam engine, a 1927 Rumley oil pull, and a 1935 John Deere “D”. Wood carving, using anti­ que chain saws, also will be demonstrated. An oldfashioned Fiddlers Jamboree is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Children’s activities include a kiddies pedal pull, petting zoo, and penny scramble. Old fashioned kettle pop­ corn, a pie tent and plenty of other food is available on the grounds. Spaces for the flea market still are available. Charlton Park is locatedjust off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Admission is $3 for adults (16 and over) and 50 cents for children (5 to 15 years old). 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June 28. 1988 — Poge 6 Nashville man has 90-year-old prize winning barn by Shelly Sulser When Darrell Newton of Nashville renovated his 90-year-old barn recently, his only thought was to make it convenient for storing tractors. But judges ft»r the national “Barn Again” historic rehabilitation contest had a different impression and awarded him $100 for what they felt was an "outstanding example of preservation and continuous use of a historic farm building.” I actually wasn’t thinking about preserving history,” Newton said. “It was used for hay storage and we needed it for equipment use.” Newton, of 6324 Lawrence Rd., was chosen for a merit award out of more than 500 competitors from 34 states in the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Successful Farming magazine contest. Darrell Newton of Lawrence Road near Nashville is Michigan's only merit award winner in the Successful Farming magazine "Barn Again" historic preservation contest. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) All winners, including four agriculture and be reborn as Heritage Award recipients efficient bottom-line who each were given $1,000, producers. The “Bam Again” pro­ were cited on special plaques for their “preservation of the gram,* co-sponsored by Deere rural heritage of the United & Company and Pioneer HiBred International, was States.” In all, there were 85 winn­ designed to help farmers find ing entries, 36 merit awards economical ways to preserve and reuse their historic farm and 45 recognition awards. Profiled in the June issue of buildings. It also helped to “Successful Farming,” a stem the widespread loss of J. HOURS nationally-distributed fanning these buildings by encourag­ 495 Main, Vermontville rn. & oat. b’lZ,♦ magazine, the winners il­ ing an ethic of respect for • 726-1312 • Sunday 9-11 lustrate how older and historic historical agricultural farm buildings can be adapted resources. “We are extremely pleased to the needs of modern with the success of ‘Bam Again’ and the number of restoration project entries we received,” said Successful Farming Publisher Jim Cornick. “It is vitally important to the preservation of America’s rural heritage that our best historical buildings SOUTH MICHIGAN member fdic stand proudly for generations to come. A renovated barn’s contribution to productivity is symbolic of the resourcefill spirit of the farmer.” The four Heritage Award winners are Tim and Catherine Broer of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Kevin and Anna Depost s25,000 or more in an 18-month Heuiser of Sikeston, Mo.; certificate Independent Bank-South Michigan and earn Tim and Martha Manchester of Lakeview, Ohio, and Stewart and Judity Schlafer of Stockton, Hl. Annual Yield* - 8.16% Broer renovated a 1940-vintage barn for In addition to earning a high rate of interest, the farrowing. Independent Elite Account offers: Heuiser and his late father, Arnold, turned an unused Monthly transfers of interest to an Independent dairy bam into a modem Bank-South Michigan Deposit Account or machine shop. Semi-Annual interest if you elect compounding Manchester converted a 1908 round bam, listed on the or an Interest Check National Register of Historic Free order of 50 checks if a Regular Checking Places, into a soybean seed­ cleaning and storage facility. or Now account is opened at the time of the Schlafer renovated a initial deposit to the Independent Elite Account. Victorian-style, 100-year-old horse bam into a dairy bam. No Annual Fee Charge Card pending approval of Newton removed a hay loft application. on one end ofhis 78-foot-wide barn and shortened the loft on the other to allow for storage * Based on semi-annual compounding of large farming equipment. Account available from 6/13/88 to 7/15/88 “When I started there was a J.'s Party Store - Independent Bank Introduces the Independent Elite Account hayloft on both sides and dry floor,” he said: “We could only get one tractor in there.” Newton and his wife, Kathy, and their two young daughters, have lived on the centennial farm for nearly four years. It was previously owned for more than 100 years by the Hoffman family, who earned the centennial farm status. When Newton found that the building was too small for storing equipment, he con­ tacted a man from Saginaw who re-trusses bams. Newton hired the contractor to cut a hole in the end of the bam and to install a 16-foot sliding doorway while he and a friend did the work to remove and shorten the two haylofts. “He (the contractor) did everything by hand, he did it with block and tackle.” Newton said. “I was pretty impressed.” Newton said that while working on the bam he learn­ ed that most of the wood used to build the structure had been hand-hewed, while the rest was constructed with sawed lumber. “Twenty-five feet had been added about 15 to 20 years after the barn was built,” he noted. “It’s hard to say when they started sawing. 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Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-189 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 28, 1988 — Page 7 ^TTTnnnTTTnTnTntTrnTrnTnTTffTTTnTTTnnTTnTTnTTnnTTTnnTT From our readers Offer to superintendent unwise for school board To the editor: I wish someone could tell me why I wasn’t the least bit surprised at the leading headline in last week’s Maple Valley News (June 21). I fail to understand the thinking of the three members of the school board who sug­ gested and voted for this of­ fer. You made an offer to a man, who while he has served this district well in the last 20-some years, is according to medical records not in good health and subject to adverse effects from any stress. This has to be a most stressful job. A little over a year and a half ago Mr. Wolff received an evaluation from the board that showed areas that could use some improvement. Ac­ cording to his doctor, this caused him undue stress and had to take medical leave submitted. You hired special people to look over these ap­ plications. Why not go back to them and ask for further assistance. The board has paid for that assistance with the taxpayers’ money. Why not give us something for our money this time? I think I have to agree with Mrs. Pino. It is looking more like a put-up job all the time. There is no one that is not replaceable in any position. I think new blood and ideas would help get the Maple Valley School District headed back in the direction that it should be taking. That is in seeing that our children get the best education it is possi­ ble for a small district to offer them. from his job. There is no need to go into all that has been printed pro and con on this issue, as it has been covered completely. Then, at the start of this past school year Mr. Wolff had to go on medical leave once again with a heart condition. My question is why did the school board ask a man that has a known health problem (and no doubt some of it Marian Kane brought about by the stress of (mother of6 M.V. graduates) his position) to endanger his Nashville health further to stay on another year? They let the three prospec­ tive final people get away New summer story from them in hiring a new hours set at library superintendent. The districts The annual summer library that hired these men must have felt they had enough to story hour will be held at Put­ nam Library on four dates in offer them. It has been stated that there July. The Friends of the Library were 40 more applications are sponsoring the event and the Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 674 are planning the sessions. The dates are all the from page 6 Tuesdays in July - 5, 12, 19 “Successful Farming came farm enterprises, but some and 26 from 10:15 to 11:15 and interviewed me and took were adapted to more un- a.m. for children four years pictures,” he recalled. conventional uses, including a old through fourth grade. The “That’s whea they told me farmer’s market, square hour will include games, about the contest.” dance hall, mushroom grow­ crafts and stories. Judging was done by con­ ing house, lease hunting lodge test officials who studied and racehorse stable. Newton, who was the only Newton’s entry form and Sunfield church has Michigan farmer to _ win a photographs. “One thing they asked (on merit award in the contest, is a drive-in service the form) was what you felt Charlotte native and farms The Sunfield Church of the the cost of having a barn 140 acres of soy beans, wheat Brethren invites the public to a renovated was versus building and corn in partnership with drive-in service Sunday, July a new one,” Newton said. his father, Carroll Newton. “To renovate, the cost was The two also have a farming 3, at 7 p.m. Musical guest will be Sandy about one-quarter to 20 per­ operation in Charlotte where Dennis, a soloist from Sun­ cent of the cost to build a new they raise beef. Although Newton has field. She sings in churches pole barn.” He added there were several minor, additional plans for the throughout the greater Lans­ ing area. advantages to his approach barn, he said he is not con­ The church is located two over building a whole new sidering a new career of miles south of Sunfield, at the structure, including the sav­ preserving historic buildings. “It would have been more corner of Sunfield Road and ings in taxes. of an honor if I’d been think­ St. Joe Hwy. The 85 “Barn Again” win­ A freewill offering will be ners were able to save more ing of preserving a historical taken. In case of rain, the ser­ than two dollars for every building at the time,” he said. dollar they spent on “One old barn is like another vice will be held indoors. renovating. They spend an to me. They are pretty average of $11,400 and pro­ fascinating old structures. QUALITY jected an average savings of Many are carved by hand and that’s definitely not easy more than $25,400 each. Most of the winning barns work. It’s a tough old barn. GOOD NEIGHBOR were reused for traditional It’s been there a long time.” PHARMACY Nashville farmer has prize winning barn, THERAPEUTIC Nashville man makes U of D dean's list Douglas Hull of Nashville Administration. has been named to the dean’s To make the dean’s list at U list for the winter term at the of D, a student must earn at University of Detroit’s Col­ least a 3.0 grade point average lege of Business and 4 We will be CLOSED July 4th thru July 9th. We will REOPEN on Monday, July 11th Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Hollier lAIinegar, GRI Graduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" story. Low utilities, 2 bed­ rooms, 1 car newer garage, on large lot in Vermontville, nice yard and trees! Good starter or retirement home! (V-240) NASHVILLE • 3 OR 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY HOME would make a good starter or retirement home. Listed at $29,900. (N-257) INVESTMENT - DUPLEX • $37,900 Two units, each with 2 bed­ rooms, bath, living room & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY ” east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) VACANT PARCELS: 11 ACRES -- FRONT' ON SMALL LAKE ZONED FOP^BiLE HOMES S home, 3 BR, nice yard, yard w/mature shade, newer 2 car garage. (V-258) - Rolling,, Ouuildinq sites, some tree?; ree?; terms. contract (VL-144) Land 33 ACRES - $20,000! EXCELLENT HUNTING AREA - Maple Valley IS FISHING YOUR HOBBY? Better COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) DUE TO RECENT SALES, WE ARE IN NEED OF ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES TO SELL — HOMES, FARMS, VACANT LAND PARCELS (VL-260) School District. look this one over! Approx. 350-ft. on Cedar Creek. 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 '/i car garage. Private, wooded setting. Call Sandy. (CH-266) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE 65 ACRES - SO ACRES TILLABLE - (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 acres. (CH-262) Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at $45,500. (VL-228) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ VILLE - Partially wooded, well (VL-256) 4 and septic. YOU DEMAND at PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD! 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June 28, 1988 — Page 8 Vermontville Museum opens in July; craft classes set for Aug. The Vermontville Museum. 109 N. Main St., will be open to visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in July except for the first Saturday. Housed in the village’s historic former academy/chapel building, the museum contains many ar­ tifacts pertaining to local history. The museum has been operated by the Vermontville Historical Society since 1967. Each summer the society sponsors craft classes for children and this year’s ac­ tivities will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum every Saturday in August, said coor­ dinator Martha Zemke. The sessions are offered free to children and will in­ clude “painting Christmas on mini-slates,” taught by Mary Hokanson on Aug. 6; design­ ing candleholders with Mary Fisher on Aug. 13; basketweaving Aug. 20 with Set aside restrictions lifted because of drought — NOTICE — The Lakeview Cemetery Board will be ac­ cepting sealed bids to replace the chapel roof with a pitched roof. Specifications can be obtained by contact­ ing the Village Clerk’s office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Board by July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Please send bids to: Lakeview Cemetery Board P.O. Box 587 Nashville, Ml 49073 The Board reserves the right to accept or re­ ject any or all bids. Marsha Ainslie, Chairperson Lakeview Cemetery Board ||KK Paula Cole; and origami Aug. 27 with Elizabeth King. The museum building, erected by members of the First Congregational Church in 1843, has been designated as a Historical Landmark Building by the the Michian Historical Commission and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Buildings. >9CK >a^ Haying and grazing restric­ tions on set-aside acreage have been lifted for farmers in Eaton County to help relieve the forage shortage caused by the drought. This special provision ap­ plies only to set-aside acreage — land that is idled under the annual wheat and feed grain acreage reduction program. The emergency haying and grazing provision does not apply to land enrolled in the 10-year Conservation Reserve Program. For farmers to qualify for this special provision, county ASCS representatives must document that they have suf­ fered from a natural disaster, in this case a drought. During this growing season, precipitation for much of the state is about half that of a normal year. Reports from counties state that haying or grazing acreage has been reduced by 40 to 80 percent because of the hot, dry weather. Hay that is harvested from these set-aside acres must be used by the farmer or given away — it cannot be sold. A farmer can pasture his or her own animals on set-aside acres or provide free grazing to another farmer. Farmers who elect to bale the hay and give it away can charge the going rate for the baling service, but not for the value of the feed. A farmer who allows other farmers grazing rights can charge for installing a fence around the area. XMGC | REGISTRATION NOTICE j for... j ! GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, August 2, 1988 5? i i To the Qualified Electors of Vermontville Township County of Eaton, State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home I 7027 Brown Road — Tuesday, July 5, 1988 - Last Day Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M. The 30th day preceeding the registration and registering such of the qualified electors in said township as shall properly apply therefore. Charlotte Cowell Deputy Clerk I he Vermontville Museum will be open every Saturday afternoon in July, with the exception of the first Saturday of the month. The historic building also will be the setting of craft classes for children in August. Pack 3176 scouts receive awards Tiger Cubs, Wolf Dens, Bear Dens and Webelos have been meeting throughout the school year working on various achievements. At the April and May pack meetings. Cubmasters Bernie Garvey, Randy Fowler and Pack 3176’s new Cubmaster, Diana Javor, made awards presentations. Tiger Cubs graduating to the next level of scouting and receiving their Bobcat badges were Lee Gould, Brandon Phenix, Shawn Graham, Nathan Glass, Chris Dunham, Tom Powers, Elijah Brisco, Christopher Ewing, Kevin Aspinall, Andy Adams, Ricky Stephens, John Jarrard and Richard Chaffee. The den mothers working with these scouts were sue Dunham and Robin Glass. Scout earning their Wolf awards were Tim Warner, Andy Oleson, Trent Harvey, David Taylor, Matt Fawley and Scott Rooks. These scouts were in Den 4, under the leadership of Ann Taylor. Bear awards were presented to Shawn Bryan, Tim Borner, Scott Spitzer, Derek Graham, Bee Gee Garvey, Scott Rooks, Josh Thome, Dan Leep, Sam Javor, Jeremy Greenman and David Stephens. These scouts were from Dens 3, 5, and 7, under the leadership of Tonya Harris, Donna Garvey and Kathryn Brown. Gold arrows were awarded to Pete Kellepoury, Shawn Bryan, Tim Borner,, Scott Spitzer, Derek Graham, Bee Gee Garvey, Scott Rooks, Dan Leep, Sam Javor, Jeremy Greenman and David Stephens. Silver arrows aw were w awarded to Charles Brisco,, Shawn Bryan, Tim Borner, Scott Spitzer, Derek Graham, Bee Gee Garvey, Jed Brisco,' Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonablee rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100 TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement fin finishing to roofing Reasonablee rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Charlotte. Business phone, 543-1002 Boy Scouts of Troop 176, Richie Guenther, Dan Leep, Sam Javor, Jeremy Green­ under the leadership of Dale Ossenheimer, were on hand to man, and David Stephens. The scholar award went to welcome the Webelos Tom Fuller, the athlete award graduating to the Boy Scout to Matthew Mace, the artist level. Those entering Boy awards to Ben Kuempel and Scouts are Ben Kuempel, Scott McKelvey and Matthew Mace, Scott Aquanout Awards to Scott McKelvey and Tom Fuller. Summer scout activities for McKelvey, Ben Kuempel and Pack 3176 include the Thor­ Matthew Mace. 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Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 PHONE - 517-852-1910 PARTS • SALES • SERVICE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 28, 1988 — Page 9 Barry County COA menu, events planned Menu Wednesday, June 29 BBQ chicken, veg. gelatin salad, potato salad, dinner roll, shortcake with strawber­ ries, blueberries and cool whip, milk, oleo. Thursday, June 30 Macaroni and cheese, sweet peas, California veggies, wheat bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Ol|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||i.||||g||||l Obituaries mmilimmillliuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuriiiiiiiinin Maurice W. ‘Mauri’ Teeple CADILLAC - Maurice W. “Mauri M ” Teeple, 79, of Cadillac passed away Monday, June 20, 1988 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He had been in failing health for the last six months. h. Mr. Teeple was bom May 5, 1909 in Nashville. He was married to Cora C. Graham on July 7, 1935 in Bunlips, ML He had been employed at Sprinks Dealership for 14 years, Gene Demings Pontiac Dealership and after his retirement he worked at the Wexford-Missaukee Vocational School teaching. Mr. Teeple is survived by his wife, Cora of Cadillac; three half, brothers, Larry W. Teeple of Raymond, MN., Nelson Rasey and Ernest Rasey both of Nashville; one step brother, Von Rasey of Nashville; one half sister, Mrs. Thomas (Sue) Sprague of Woodland; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister and one step sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23,1988 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Rev. Peter Fore­ man officiating. Burial was in the Cherry Grove Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Mercile P. Fuhr HASTINGS - Mercile P. Fuhr, 74, of 1603 N. Broad­ way, Hastings, died Thursday, June 23, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Fuhr was bom on November 24, 1913, in Char­ lotte, Michigan, the daughter of Benjamin and Henrietta (Avery) Day. She was raised in the Bellevue and Charlotte areas and attended schools there. She was married to Frederiek Fuhr-on February 5, 1944. They lived in several Michigan communities including Battle Creek and Delton, living at the present address for the past four years. She attended the Baptist Church. Mrs. Fuhr is survived by her husband, Frederick; a son, Frederick Fuhr, Jr., of Vermontville; step-sons, Frank and Gordon Fuhr of Hastings; a step-mother; Hazel Day ofJackson; ten grandchil­ dren; ten great grandchildren; four sisters, Rose Katarski of Gainesville, Florida, Madelin Osborn of Battle Creek, Betty Karske ofJackson and Priscilla Kastle of Pontiac. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Gamer officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. EWING WELL DRILLING For Sale Friday, July 1 Roast beef, baked potato, mixed veggies, roll, apple, oleo, milk. Monday, July 4 All sites closed. Tuesday, July 5 Baked ham, sweet potatoes, tossed salad, wheat bread, oleo, pineapple, milk. Events Wednesday* June 29 Hastings—Sing-a-long, arts and crafts at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30 Hastings-Waneta Ginrich at 11 a.m. Friday, July 1 Hastings—Blood pressure 9:30 to 11:30, trip to Ar­ mour’s for ice cream with Jan Leo. Popcorn. Monday, July 4 All sites closed. Tuesday, July 5 Hastings--Puzzle. Nashville—Puzzle. Woodland­ -Puzzle. Delton—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday. and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. FOR SALE: Four 15 inch radial tires. Russell Booher, 726-0417, PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments piano. See locally. Call Csredoint Thank You CARD OF THANKS MAPLE VALLY RESI­ DENTS KATHY’S CARPETS: Manager 1-800-447-4266. Plushes, sculptures, commer­ I would like to thank all those cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, YOU WANT QUALITY at who voted for me in the June 13 shags, shot piles, also many affordable prices when you buy school board election. I will do styles and sizes in stock. Special printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for my best to represent the Maple orders. Price at $1.00 a square everything from business cards Valley Community. yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday and brochures to newspapers _____________Harold Stewart 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or CARD OF THANKS 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, I would like to thank all my Hastings. Lake Road (M-37) Hastings friends and relatives for the 948-8334._ GET MORE NEWS! cards, plants and fruit at the time KING SIZE INNER Spring Subscribe today to the Hastings of my surgery. It sure was mattress and box springs for Banner. Only $13 per year in appreciated. sale. Excellent condition, asking Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Helen Wellman $100. 517-852-1566. ASHVILLE HARDWAR We Ship UPS a sporting 233 N. 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SAVE S 300 LIST Chick starter so ms , .s3499 SAVE s565 Si— tT^R-rtRRCI �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, luesdoy June 28 1988 — Page 10 MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS • ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1988 — 7:00 P.M. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Opening of Meeting. Approval of Minutes. Communications to the Board. Passing of Bills — General Fund. Opening of bids on roof repair work at Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium. Bid advertisement states that the bids will be opened at 7:15 p.m. Report from the Labor Management committee meeting with Attorney MocLean and Attorney Farrell to discuss the iob description and contract offered to Dr. Scnug. Reply from C. Wolff regarding superintendent's position. Adjournment. • Hair oning Tanning ... at...... 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Purpose: Truth & Taxation Hearing to discuss proposed increase of .0393872 mill in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1988. If adopted the proposed additional milloge will increase operating revenues from ad volorum property taxes by 2.5% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. Discussion. Public Hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. Date: 6-23-88 John Hughes, President Rose Heaton, Clerk Village of Nashville REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held June 9, 1988 at the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:10 p.m. Present were John Hughes, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd, Ray Hinckley, Sue Kienutske, Larry Filter. Absent Marsha Ainslie. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved. Police reports for April and May were received. Department of Public Works report for May was received. Audience questions from Mrs. Fern Green regar­ ding rules for use of alleys. She stated she has spoken with Zoning Administrator Tom Taylor about this matter. President John Hughes indicated he would speak with Mr. Taylor. Discussion on the paving of Curtis Road. Hinckley indicated the grading and ditching has been com­ pleted and it would be cheaper to pave this year in­ stead of next. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Spoelstra to pave Curtis Road this year. All ayes. Motion carried. Kent Mead requested the use of Putnam Park for Gospel Sings the fourth Saturday of every month from June to October. Motion by Spoelstra, sup­ ported by Burd to approve above request. All ayes. Motion carried. The attached bills were presented and motion by Burd, supported by Hinckley to allow the June bills as listed and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. Regular meeting recessed at 7:25 p.m. for Public Hearing on Truth in Taxation. The regular meeting was back in session at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Hinckley supported by Filter to ap­ prove an additional millage from ad valorem pro­ perty taxes of .0393872 over such revenues generated by levies, allowing the Village of Nashville to collect the full 16 mills. All ayes. Mo­ tion carried. One bid was received on the 1986 Crown Victoria Police Car and Otie Hiser in the amount of $3,605.00. Discussion. Motion by Spoelstra, sup­ ported by Burd to accept Mr. Hiser's bid. All ayes. Motion carried. The V.V.A. requested persmission to park a paper collection dumpster behind stores. Motion by Filter, supported by Spoelstra to grant above re­ quest. All ayes. Motion carried. Hinckley indicated Curtis Road has been classified as a Major Street from Sherman to Reed. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Kienutske to declare June 13-19 as Multiple Sclerosis Week in Nashville. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding sewer billing with regards to summer watering filling pools. Motion by Hinckley supported by Spoelstra to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m. Date: 6-23-88 John Hughes, President Rose Heaton, Clerk June Bills GENERAL GOVERNMENT Arrow Uniform Rental....98.29 Maple Valley News 412.06 Notary Service 37.90 Mulberry Fore 13.00 Bernice Frith 17.86 Maple Leaf Florist 53.14 Carls Supermarket 12.73 Michigan Bell 65.21 Hastings Sanitary Service 450.00 Consumers Power (Street Lights) ....... 1,207.70 Consumers Power (Chambers) ............................................42.35 Consumer Power (Hall)..93.55 Hastings Press 256.71 Clary, Nantz, Wood:..2,229.60 U.S. Postmaster (pd.)69.00 Jackson Nat’l. Life.(pd.)902.56 American Bankers Life (pd.)174.45 Municipal Health Services (pd.)l ,821.66 Municipal Health Services .......... (pd.)219.32 TOTAL 8,177.18 PARKS Nashville Hardware TOTAL 6.80 6.80 POLICE DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 9.00 7.72 The Reminder Communications Specialists 675.51 Kent Oil Co 25.02 Consumers Power Co 36.83 Mich. Assoc, of Chiefs of Police 198.00 Mace Pharmacy 18.50 Michigan Bell 38.88 Callender & Dornbos 5.00 Arrow Uniform 14.20 Power Shell 72.00 Renner Ford (pd.)2,595.88 TOTAL 3,696.54 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Valley Implement ............... 371.92 Communications Specialists 1.350.00 Purity 14.42 Consumers Power 105.63 Nashville Auto 70.70 Nashville Hardware 36.77 Musser's Service 17.36 Sweepster 118.00 Jones Statdard 145.00 Sweepster 2,538.63 TOTAL $4,768.43 Maple WATER AND SEWER Nashville Hardware 53.64 Dias, Inc 184.00 Etna Supply Co 179.03 Clear Streams Inc .176.55 Farmer's Home 7,500.00 Key Cleaning 100.00 Hickey Electric 45.00 Consumers Power 1,262.48 Michigan Bell 133.56 Municipal Supply 149.88 Mich. Municipal League..77.00 Mace Pharmacy 6.19 Mich. Aquatic Contrail ,600.00 TOTAL 11,467.33 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 26.98 Hometown Lumber Yard.34.80 St. Regis Culvert 305.56 Lakeland Asphalt 162.00 Consumers Concrete....218.40 Bay Dust Control 979.55 Giar & Sons 645.00 Municipal Supply 530.00 Pioneer 44.50 Lakeland Asphalt 108.00 Find Miller Gravel (pd.)4,020.00 Alice Boucher (pd.)900.00 TOTAL 7,974.79 36.091.07. TOTAL BILLS MPLETEINURANEWRK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852*1707 • Owner— Tom Clark Wt Mfcg & OVER 1200 MOVIES! New Releases ... Weeds • Running Man • No Mans Land • Someone to Watch Over Me • The Sicilian • The Witches of Eastwick • Like Father Like Son • Baby Boom • Princess Bride. COMING SOON: • Fatal Attraction • Full Metal Jacket • Benji The Hunted • Iron Weed Movie Rentals ... 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On Friday, campers competed in boys’ and girls’ divi­ sions by grade level in freethrow, one-on-one, hot-shot. three-on-three events. The winners were: Eighth grade boys - Brian Carpenter free throws: Kale Dipen. one-on-one; and Kyle Booker, hot-shot. Eighth grade girls - Julie Huckenduble, free throws; Samantha Hughes, one-onone; and Kim Thompson, hot­ shot. Seventh grade boys - Brent Stine, free throws, one-onone and hot-shot. Seventh grade girls Stephanie Bouwens, one-onone; Meagan McLaughlin, free throws and hot-shot. Sixth grade boys - Justin Lake one-on-one; Keith Carpenter, free throws; and Gregg Halliwell, hot-shot. Sixth grade girls, Joy Stine, hot-shot and one-on-one and Robin Hale, free throws. Boys’ three-on-three win­ ners were: Mike Trowbridge, Brent Stine and Gregg Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!!! Hall iwell. Girls’ three-on-three win­ ners were Cassie Appleman. Samantha Hughes and Andrea Hubka. Volunteering to help coach at the camp were: Mike Booker, Kelly Hasselback, John Hughes, Teresa Maurer, Shawn Thompson, Barry Carpenter and Heidi Reese. Coach Reese emphasized that without these people giving freely of their time, the camp would not be possible. The coaches felt the campers had fun. That feeling was very obvious as campers and coaches worked to im­ prove play. To make im­ provement easier, campers were given a basketball, jump rope and a basketball net. To help them remember camp ’88 each participant was given a Maple Valley Basketball Camp T-shirt. Independence; Day Means Freedom of Choice Celebrate your freedom at our “Freedom of Choice Sale.” Now for a Limited Time, When you get, THE ULTIMATE SATELLITE SYSTEM, you qualify for up to $300 OFF on a Hitachi VCR with on screen program­ ming or 5 YEAR WARRANTY on your new satellite system! 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The prospective bride­ groom graduated from Maple Valley High School and is employed as a construction subcontractor in Norman. The July 3 wedding will take place at Mr. Wright’s childhood home in Vermontville. “Your Satellite Professionals” PHONE — 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Frt. IM; Set. 9-5; Closed Mondays Knoll - Parks Low interest loans, for home im­ provements, are available to these com­ munity residents, with interest rates rang­ ing from 1 -9°/o. A portion of the improve­ ment costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT RE­ QUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant that they do NOT have to pay back. For additional information, con­ tact Cheryl Storey, at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 693-2748. e.o.e Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Joann, to David Parks. 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Main, Vermontville 726-0640 NEW SUMMER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m,; Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DOUBLE COUPONS I EVERY WEDNESDAY I DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50e or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. - NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — I * i ! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-07-05.pdf 72370cbd67c5be4d4a8b525f0143f709 PDF Text Text Bulk ^ate paid Hastings Hastings Pubi ic Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 u.s. «s&TACJl HArriNOS, Ml Fermi* Ho* * y P Publ ished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 2 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905p P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Nashville, Vol.’ 116 - No. 48 — Tuesday, July 5, 1988 Superintendent Wolff agred^ to^stay on another year by Shelly Sulser Maple Valley School Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff has agreed to accept an offer by the board of educa­ tion to remain in office another year. Although Wolff was not available for comment Thurs­ day or Friday, Board Vice President Bill Flower said the board may be back to square one in its search to possibly hire a new superintendent next year when Wolff’s new oneyear contract expires. Wolff will work without tenure and will receive a 6.76 percent increase over his an­ nual salary of $50,300, along with the other administrators, Flower said. The board had spent nearly $3,000 since January to find a replacement for Wolff but because of a dispute concern­ ing Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug, who is fighting to retain his job, said Flower, the search was suspended and three finalists for the superintendent’s job took positions in other districts. Board Secretary Beatrice Pino, however, said in May that she felt the plan by the majority of the board was to go through the motions of searching for a superintendent and to delay long enough to lose candidates so Wolffcould be rehired. She charged that board members deliberately had been putting off the selection decision in order to effectively “make a decision by not mak-k ing a decision.” Pino said she felt her suspi­ cions were confirmed at a May 25 special board meeting, when trustee Ron Tobias made the motion to of­ fer Wolff a one-year contract. “We just had our back to the wall with Dr. Schug,” said Flower. “The informa­ tion we had from the attorney was that we either hire Carroll Wolff or Dr. Schug will have the job. I don’t know what kind of superintendent Dr. Schug would be. I’m not well versed, with the guy. If he wanted that job, he should have applied, but he did not apply” Wolff, who has been school chief in the district for 26 years, had announced on the heels of a bitter controversy over the board’s treatment of an evaluation ofhim last year, that he would retire June 30, 1988. He said at that time, Carroll Wolff however, that only his wife, Marge, had influenced his March 1987, Wolff said he decision. was taking action to announce In a letter to the board in his retirement at that time in order to give the board ample opportunity to make longrange plans for his replacement. Now, some citizens are questioning whether Wolff is physically able to maintain the duties of superintendent over the next year in view of two sick leaves he has taken since the December 1986 evalua­ tion. Wolffs doctor had cited stress and a heart condition as the cause. Wolff informed the board at its June 28 special meeting of his decision to remain at the helm. Also at that meeting, the board opened the only bid it received for roof repair work on Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville and on the Fuller Street School gym­ nasium in Nashville. The bid, from Norman H. Davis of Hastings, who has repaired the high school roof and parts of the Fuller roof, was for $112,952.33 for installation and materials. The bid was referred ta school architect Randy Case of Battle Creek to review and to take back to the board at its July 11 meeting. In other business, the board voted 4-1 to send a letter to Dr. Victor Schug, informing him that he employment with the Maple Valley Schools is ended as of June 30, 1988. The motion was made following a 25-minute ex­ ecutive session by the board on the matter. Voting in favor of the mo­ tion were Charles Viele, Ron Tobias, Richard Ewing and William Flower. Beatrice Pino was opposed and Jerry Brumm and Dave Hawkins were absent. (See related story) Shug fired from MV Schools, but still fighting for job by Shelly Sulser Former Maple Valley Cur­ riculum Coordinator Dr. Vic­ tor Schug is hoping the Michigan Tenure Commission will reinstate his ad­ ministrative position with the district in spite of a letter he received from the board of education, terminating his employment. Schug was informed by Board President Charles Viele last Wednesday that he was no longer an employee of the Maple Valley Schools as of July 1, since the position of curriculum coordinator has been eliminated. Schug also has not accepted another school job offered to him, in lieu of his previous post, with denial of tenure. . . Schug has agreed to return any school property and equipment to the district that he may have had and has decided to go on vacation until the Michigan Tenure Com­ mission makes its ruling, which is not expected until fall. The board dissolved the position of curriculum coor­ dinator in February, citing that the successor to Superintendent Carroll Wolff (who had planned to retire) should possess curriculum skills. Wolff, however, informed the board Tuesday that he has agreed to return as superinten­ dent for another year. Prior to the board’s 4-1 vote to send the termination notice to Schug, it had agreed to negotiate the proposed ad­ ministrative assistant contract with Schug and his attorney, Charles MacLean of Lansing, who had deemed it unacceptable. Members of both sides, in­ cluding Board Vice President Bill Flower, Trustee Dick Ewing and President Charles Viele, along with Wolff, met at the office of school attorney Mike Farrell in Lansing June 21 to try to hammer out an agreement with Schug and MacLean. But after nearly Speak out to the future— two hours oftalks; an impasse false and so forth’,” MacLean was reached, MacLean said. said. ‘.‘When that’s^ done, it’-& Now the board has no plans at issue and the proceedings for any further negotiations. for a hearing begin in the “I don’t think we’re going Tenure Commission.” to offer him anything any Schug claims the contract more,” Flower said. “We’ve offered to him is not made an offer and he’s refus­ equivalent to his former cur­ ed us.” riculum coordinator agree­ As a result of failure by the ment in that it eliminates two sides to settle their many benefits previously en­ dispute, the board has been joyed, such as having time off given until July 6 to respond during the spring and to charges made by Schug in a Christmas breaks. May 24 petition to the He also charges the job Michigan Tenure description contains Commission. voluminous duties and “We’ve alleged certain assignments “which, taken as things and they have to answer a whole, are impossible of ac­ and say ‘this is true, this is complishment by any mortal true and this is true or this is being. Appellant (Schug) believes that the job descrip­ tion was designed with the purpose of thoroughly discouraging him to the point 'Survey' response deadline extended The deadline for Barry County residents to fill out and send in their responses to a survey has been extended to Friday, July 8. The survey, which asks residents how they feel about government services, education, recreation, tour­ ism, health care, law enforcement and other things, is the brainchild of a special futuring committee. Besides attempting to gain data on how people feel about where they live, the survey tries to gain information about what residents would like to see happen in the future. The original deadline for filling out the survey and dropping it off at one of more than 30 locations around the county was last Friday. Committee officials said the extension is an effort to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to speak out. "This will give every home in the county a chance to register opinions about important issues affecting the years ahead," said Don Drummond, chairman of the futuring committee. "Response already has been excellent, but we want everyone to have the opportunity to speak out for the future." Drummond said that more than a thousand surveys already have been returned to the collection boxes in 31 banks and stores thoughout the county. Survey forms were mailed in the June 21 issue of The Reminder, which reaches almost 17,000 homes in Barry County. However, those who still need surveys may pick them up at the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, 640 State St, Continued on page 2 □ola F/LL our.. HP THE Survey NOW tr lod □□ o iai p o I Qi Continued on page 2 Vermontville Twp. to spend $6,850 to paint fire bam ialwlirhe'v ' that he would resign or for the purpose/ of establishing a foundation for discharging him.” Schug further states that he believes the board’s elimina­ tion of the position of cur­ riculum coordinator was “ar­ bitrary and capricious and was a subterfuge designed to cir­ cumvent (Schug’s) tenure in position and for the purpose of avoiding the protection the tenure act affords him. “(Schug) is informed and believes it to be true that the plan was to hire a new superintendent who was qualified as a curriculum coordinator, who would per­ form a portion of substantially the identical services perform­ ed by (Schug) and assign other of his duties to a teacher, and oofc. ■awiMi by Shelly Sulser For a $6,850 price tag, the Vermontville Township Board has hired a Hubbard­ ston firm to sandblast, seal and paint the township fire barn located on First Street in Vermontville. The board agreed at its regular meeting Thursday to accept the sole bid for the job from Cusack’s Masonry Restoration. “It’s been quite a few years since it’s been painted,” Township Supervisor Edward Sampson said. “It’s staining quite badly — rust spots and things. It needs paint.” Sampson said the work to paint the building will begin 15 days after the firm receives its contract from the township board, which also plans to let­ ter the building with “Ver­ montville Township Fire Department”. Sampson said the board may decide to install red shut­ ters for the windows as well. Sampson also noted that plans to restore the local Opera House for use as a community center have been slowed due to difficulty in fin­ ding an electrician. He said only one bid was received for the project several months ago and efforts are being made to solicit for new proposals. Shirley Har-’ mon of the Opera House Restoration Committee is ex­ pected to present bids to the board at its July 28 meeting. “The holdup is trying to find an electrician — to find somebody to do the job,” he said. “Once we do that, then we’ll look at what we’ll do as far as plastering, refinishing the floor and the rest.” �Th* Maple Valley New*. Naihville. Tue*doy, July 5, 1988 — Page 2 Shug fired, still fighting for job rights. MacLean said he and his client have negotiated for such a contract, but in the at­ torney’s opinion, the contracl terms offered are not acceptable. “They made minor changes, but not on the points that we objected to,” MacLean said. “Dr. Schug has repeatedly stated he would serve without tenure if a similar contract is offered. It does not appear to me that a reasonable effort has been made (by the board) to work out such a contract.” MacLean said the Tenure Commission probably will not meet to settle the case until fall. Schug had no comment con­ cerning his case and the at­ torney for the board, Mike Farrell, did not return repeated calls to his office. school's attorney to answer the accusations by the July 6 deadline, according to Flower. “I don’t think we have any choice, do we?,” he said. “We can’t just forget it.” Schug had asked the com­ mission to rule that he be plac­ ed into the office of superintendent because his contract provides that he be given the next available administrative post, should his job be eliminated. But since Wolff has been returned to office, he is asking for a comparable contract to that of curriculum coordinator. “Since that time,” said MacLean, “Dr. Schug has in­ dicated that if he could be granted a contract comparable to that of curriculum coor­ dinator, he would accept for one year and waive his tenure Continued from front pope to rehire the present superintendent in a new ad­ ministrative position using hi* present salary to pay the pre­ sent superintendent in his new position." Schug's petition to the Tenure Commission says. Another charge by Schug maintains that the action ofthe board to eliminate the cur­ riculum post was not taken in good faith and that it con­ stituted a manipulation of ad­ ministrative positions for the sole purpose of effectively dismissing Schug. “If the board does not res­ pond, but I’m sure they will, they can be defaulted which means our relief will be granted exactly as we requested it,” MacLean said. Board members have stated the charges are simply not true, and have directed the How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? Nashville, Vermontville residents join in the fun at Lake Odessa Fair The Lake Odessa Fair parade was held in that village Thursday morning kicking off the annual Lake Odessa Fair held June 29-July 4. People from all around, in­ cluding Nashville and Vermontville, took part in the festivities. Here, Vermont­ ville ille Maple Syrup Queen Jennifer Fisher, center, rolls down the parade route on her float with court members Lesley Dipert, left, and Marguerite Schippel. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) County Survey deadline extended No problem. Continued from front page Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 csfuto-Ourners Insurance 17R S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Tke,No Prob^mfkopfg,’ or from J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway. Collection boxes in most stores and banks will remain available until Friday. "With this extension," said Drummond, "there's no way anyone in the county can say they didn't have a chance to be heard from. The more people who participate, the more valid the survey will be." After the questionnaires are collected, a task force, assisted by experts in the development department at Michigan State University, will tabulate the results, a process Drummond said should take about three to four weeks. In the early fall, after results are known, volunteer action groups will be formed to develop plans for meeting future challenges facing the county. Citizens also will be welcome to attend meetings of the volunteer action groupsto express opinions. "We stress the word 'volunteer,'" Drummond said. "This is an independent citizens' effort, intended to let people in government know what their constituents really see as most important to the quality of life in our county." For more information, VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 REV. SALLY NOLEN Sunday School-.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. .10 am. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 am. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED .Church Service 11 am. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF Sunday School......... 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. Youth Fellowship Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 am. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S: CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Door* Open 5:30 •iqrly Bird* G:15 Garage Sale FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 110 S. Main, Vermontville ’---J Maple Valley Athletic Boosters TEN CENT RUMMAGE SALE: Nashville United Methodist Church, Friday, July 8, 8:30 am. to 9 p.m. Area Church Schedules Morning Worship 11 a m -Bunday ochool... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship call the Hastings Chamber of Commerce at 945-2524, The Reminder at 945-9554 or the Joint Economic Development office at 948-4896. Sunday School...... .10 am. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... n am. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School............ 9:45 am. A.M. Service............... 11 am. P.M. Service........... .7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. .11 am. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.........................7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service . .11 a.m. P.M. Service.. ...6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE * 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship >un. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 am. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 fl^wrwnrnniTnTfflnnnnnffffnnnfflTffnffnnnTiRinTBffff Obituaries MMllliil.llllllllliiiiiii|iimi^iiiii»inmiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiKy| Glenn H. (Pete) Bachelder HASTINGS - Glenn H. (Pete) Bachelder, 79 a long time Hastings barber of 409 E. Woodlawn Avenue, died Wednesday, June 29, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bachelder was born February 16, 1909 in Lake Odessa, the son ofWarren and Sadie (Kinney) Bachelder. He was raised in the Lake Odessa, Freeport and Hastings areass and attended Shay Town School, Freeport School and Hastings High School. He was married to Editha E. (Bobbie) Harrington on August 17, 1936. He was employed as a barber for 50 years, 45 years in Hastings. He retired in 1977. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church and the Hastings American Legion Post He was a veteran of World War II , serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Bachelder is survived by his wife, Bobbie; one son, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bachelder of Hastings; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Greta) Nixon ofHastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Arbor Bachelder. Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, at the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Muryl E. Foreman _____________________ HASTINGS - Muryl E. Hastings First United MethodForeman, 76, of 1148 S. Jeffer-ist Church. son Street, Hastings, died Mr. Foreman is survived by Wednesday, June 29, 1988 at his wife, Beatrice; a daughter, Pennock Hospital.. Patricia Fox ofHastings; three Mr. Foreman was bom on grandchildren; five great April 29, 1912, in Rutland grandchildren; a brother, Township, Barry County, the Donald (Tony) Foreman of son of Rex and Stella (Edger) Hastings. Foreman. He was a life long He was preceded in death by resident of Hastings and two brothers, Kirk and Rex attended Barry County rural Foreman. schools and Hastings High Memorial services will be School. held 1 p.m. Monday, July 11, He was married to Beatrice 1988 at the Wren Funeral L. Carpenter on July 17, 1936. Home, with the Rev. David B. He was employed with the Nelson, Jr. officiating. There Hastings Manufacturing will be no funeral home Company for 38 years, retiring visitation. Memorial contributions in 1974. He was a Hastings Volunteer Fireman for over 20 may be made to the TB & years. Emphysema Foundation or He was a member of the American Cancer Society. MAILBOX WATCHING FORE VER... WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT Have your social security, government, retirement and other McDonald's - CAA tourney is scheduled for July 16 in B.C. McDonald’s restaurants and the Catholic Athletic Associa­ tion (C.A.A.) and American Legion Custer Post 54 have teamed up once again to spon­ sor the 2nd Annual Slo-Pitch Softball Classic on Saturday, July 16, at Karl’s Softball on M-66. The round-robin tournament is open to Class C teams and below. No Olympic teams or players. During the one-day tourna­ ment, each team is guaranteed four games. The home team will serve as official scorer and ASA rules will apply with few exceptions. Pools offive teams will play with single elimina­ tion ofpool winners for overall champion. Pool winners will checks directly deposited into receive individual shirts; zippered jackets for overall individual champions; and sponsors will provide winners* trophy. The entry fee of$100 Is due by Tuesday, July 12th. Registration is based on a firstcome, first-served policy, for those with roster and money in hand. Make checks payable to: Catholic Athletic Association, 20 Cherry St., Battle Creek, MI 49017, Attn.: Michael J. Hume. The tournament will furnish balls and registered umpires. For more information, contact Mike Hume at 963-1426 between 1-3 p.m., or 962-0249 after 4 p.m. your account and you’ll never worry about them getting lost or stolen ever again. Direct Deposit saves you trips to the bank, time and interest. Your money will always be safe, and after all, isn’t that the best kind of ‘social security’? When you want results... . . . give our classified departmenta 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 f Action Ad — Call 945-9554 WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT We invite the entire community to join us in supporting this worthy cause. Celebrating 50 Years of Progress ... Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte • Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 Page 3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. July 5; 1988 —- Page 4 lllllll Memories of the past 11 111 by Susan Hinckley This week in Nashville s history During July we willpresent a series ofarticles by Clyde W. Francis, written for publication in The Nashville News back in 1928. After graduation from Nashville High School in 1888, Francis went on to become an early publisher of Wisecracks thrived in barbershops, remembered Francis, with the storytelling the Lake Odessa Wave. At the time he penned the following "razor-wielder" having the cutting edge. The barber in the foreground of this articles, he still was involved 1913 photo is Henry F. Remington. The patron seated in front and the barber in in newspaper work, at background are unidentified. Cleveland, Ohio. His reminiscences, recalled from served me. About half an hour after my I would name in this All­ the days of his youth in Yes, the joke fever spread Nashville team the following: father missed the bivalves, a Nashville, give us a glimpse Charley Lusk, Ard Stanton, youngster came into the store rapidly and no person was oflife in the village more than Tomlinson, the baker; George after a jug of vinegar. He immune. a century ago. We had a singing expert ar­ Truman, Aaron Whitmire and remarked that his dad had just Shenn Fowler. We also had a brought home a whole lot of rive in town by the name of It was along in the middle number of amateur teams who oysters, and now he would get Professor Leslie, who 1880s when every day seemed all he wanted for once in his organized one of those choral could qualify at any time. like April Fool’s Day. About societies. He could teach your Sometimes a joke was car­ life. every time someone asked My father got his vinegar * larynx to do tricks on the ried too far, as when a certain you a question, you could Nashville citizen took nearly a and then gave him a large sack horizontal bars of music. look for a “catch” in it. whole cage of oysters from of crackers with his com­ Most everybody who could Jocularity and wisecracks outside my father’s grocery pliments. He explained to the sing, or thought they could, thrived in barber shops, and one cold December evening. youngsters to tell his father if got in on it many a story told there by the This professor wrote and The store show windows there were any unopened cans razor-wielder was illustrted those Zero days had more left after the “feed,” to bring published his own songbooks. with cuts - if you get what I frosted ice on ’em than a wed­ ’em back and they would be The titles of his compositions mean. Even dignity did not exchanged for anything else in sounded a lot like the titles ding cake. save a person from a practical I am pleased to say there the grocery line. The delin­ you see on a movie screen. joke, but just when a joke is were very few dishonest peo­ quent parent returned the He had a song for every practical has never been ple in the old home town and, oysters and promised to pay mood. I think the most strik explained. what few lightfingered for the cans that were opened. ing solo I ever heard him The biggest jokers are the humans there were, the law He said he took ’em for a render was “Father Dear poorest losers when the shoe seldom laid a heavy hand on joke. Father, Come Home With Me is on the other foot. There was Of course, the oysters they Now.” Of course, he didn’t them. They were usually The professor’s choral society was a big success un­ not much said about sex ap­ brought face to face with their served at church socials were claim to be the author of it, in til an unexpected occurence interrupted the singers' peal, but we did have a sex­ shortcomings in a more gentle jokes. At least, I got a laugh fact, I don’t think anyone ever tette of practical jokers. performance during an evening event at Nashville's way. out of the pair they always Continued on next page Methodist Episcopal Church. This sanctuary, built in 1881 after fire damaged the original frame structure, Every day seemed like April Fool's Day when young Clyde Francis was growing up in Nashville in the still serves the local United Methodist Congregation. 1880s. He recalled six local men whom he said should comprise the All-Nashville team of practical jokers of The spire was lost to lightening many years ago, and a that era. This circa-1898 photo of the village was taken about 10 years after Francis’ graduation from community room wing was added in 1916 to the west Nashville High School. The view of the old Standpipe water tower in what now is Putnam Park shows the side of the church (at right foregound). Thornapple River near flood stage. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 5, 1988 — Page 5 Second annual 4-H Alumni Day planned at Eaton County Fair Former 4-H’ers are invited to attend the second annual 4-H Alumni Day to be held Friday, July 29, during the 1988 Eaton County 4-H Fair. There is free gate admit­ tance to the fair on July 29 for all alumni who request a pass. Passes are available from the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte. Alumus buttons also will be distributed when alumni com­ plete an information card, which is available at the Ex­ tension Office prior to fair . £ Ii •iaJi n f •ima o o tohts,a tod*. start >Be HVitt,bd^ >Be tola of Styling for Women, Men and Children What else is there to do on a hot summer day in Vermontville but to find some fun in the park? Holly, Jason and Ben Carrigan, along with Jennifer Forquer of near Vermontville found a way to form a tunnel for a sliding challenge in the village park on Thursday. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Appointments Only Vtbd^ Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. A Evening Barry Commission on Aging menu, events set ;«nddga ®tiolds Sift ®ediofe iilBif fliggi fliggi MtnsJ* ton iwiilt HtffcZ hfdsth amWiltditk, The ddnnd ^uqtii qtii dt (t(pdij wlliilitmij it ((aid.■Hlwitifr nfa w "hta i ^(Wii '®die) to."Qfmdi colsrai thimoltdtMi tuM faltoiSiras 'I summer— MwM wsgmingopiiiNoHit ttilleiwolpracW|<to onaiterFroncisgrodvoto" tafflistaWta’i week and at the 4-H informa­ tion booths on the fairgrounds during fair week. An alumni reunion will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. July 29 in the Community Tent on the fairgrounds. Refreshments will be served and there will be a briefprogram, from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Other activities Fri­ day evening include the 4-H chicken barbecue, the 4-H Parade of Champions and awards program, and the Helen Cornelius Show. For more information con­ tact the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Menu Wednesday, July 6 Veal parmesan, broccoli cuts, wax beans, white bread, oleo, pudding, milk. Thursday, July 7 Breaded fish, buttered corn, slewed tomatoes, rice, oleo, orange, milk. Friday, July 8 Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, roll, oleo, cookie, milk. Monday, July 11 Salmon loaf, sweet and sour slaw, baby carrots, wheat bread, oleo, orange, milk. Tuesday, July 12 Roast beef, red potaotes, french cut green beans, roll, oleo, cake, milk. Events Memories of the past continued from page 4— claimed it. It was a tearbringer the way the professor rendered it... This choral society was a big success, and while no prima donnas were discovered, it furnished the means of happy and instruc­ tive entertainment. There was a large crowd present one evening at the M.E. (Methodist) Church to hear the final climax to the in­ tensive training under this music expert. Singing under the glow of kerosene lamps works a hardship to the singer’s facial muscles to pro­ duce a smile and 31 to make a frown and so with poor lighting the audience can’t tell which set ofthese muscles are working. About in the middle of this program, a quartet came forth and sang “Don’t Blame Yourself If You Are Sold.” It was one of the professor’s compositions, and fitted in with the trend of the times. Suddenly, the singers stop­ ped, and Leslie bawled out at the top of his voice: “Look out! That lamp is going to ex­ plode!” pointing to the chandelier. Everybody tried to get out of their pew at the same time - then - the quartet finished: “Don’t Blame Yourself If You’re Sold!” Some women were so frightened that they didn’t get over the shock for a week. The songs they sing on the vaudeville stage here in Cleveland would make an oldfashioned kerosene lamp turn to the color of a tail lamp. (To be continued next week) — HELP WANTED — Someone to work as store clerk. Also some light bookkeeping. Looking for responsible person, available 30-40 hours a week. Apply at... Satellite TV Co. Behind the Laundromat Wednesday, July 6 Hastings—Arts & Crafts, Sing-A-Long. Nashville— Movie. Thursday, July 7 Nashville—Bingo. Friday, July 8 Middleville-Lansing Gilbert 11:00. Hastings— Excercise with Jan Leo 10 a.m. Nashville—Exercise. Monday, July 11 Hastings—Lansing Gilbert 10:45. Nashville—Exercise. Tuesday, July 12 Hastings—Steve Reid from Love Inc. 11 a.m. Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes- Majestic's concert set in Nashville On Sunday, July 10, the Majectic’s will be in concert at the Assembly of God in Nashville. Every song that the Ma­ jestic’s sing has a special message and their goal is to encourage each person and uplift the one who is feeling down. They want every per­ son to know that Jesus is the Light of the World and that He can be the Light of their life if they will let Him. This special service is open to everyone. The church is located at 735 Reed St., and the service will begin at 11 a.m. SR. CITIZENS DAY DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • STANTON'S Ph. 852-9667 (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726-0555 144 SOUTH MNN STREET PH V£tmOnt'4lll£. MICHIC4H 49096 hash me (517)852-1717 CONSIDERING SELLING? 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APPROX. 46 ACRES with super woods and flowing stream located on a paved road. Contract terms available. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Jm I Magi MmMS24712 Ckm Sturt»54M5M Dumb SmtM52-»l»l CM} (taMfo-72HM5 Stma L StMt»72M555 M Caf*Mf-72S4331 UMm J. SwunfU^’U 321302$ SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley Concrete celebrates 10 years in business selling concrete blocks, as Pharmacy building in well as selling bricks, Nashville, are sometimes drainage and waste manage­ taken. But special requests are ment systems, tankless water not a regularity. “We maintain a stock heaters, tile, fireplace and chimney materials, Eldorado because they have to cure in stone, masonry tools and the yard for 28 days,” Ron other related products. explains, adding, “The blocks Customers are usually peo­ are our highest value ple needing materials for product.” building basements, patios, Sand and gravel is also a home additions, landscaping major product sold and used or septic systems, Ron says. by the company. It will now Growth over the years has be processed at home rather involved the building up ofthe than obtained through sup­ entire product line, as well as pliers, Ron says. erecting a new 34-foot by “Up until now, sand and 50-foot concrete block gravel had been trucked in,” building used for curing and he says, “but because it was storing the blocks once they trucked so far, it was hard to are manufactured in the plant. stay competitive in price. ’ ’ Cement to make the blocks, Ron says the company is in which come in two-, four-, the process ofbuilding a wash six , eight-, 10- and 12-inch plant, where gravel taken sizes, is purchased. from a nearby hillside will be Orders for special blocks, washed and sorted. Similarly, like those used for the recent sand will be processed construction of the Mace through the plant as well. Of course, the aim of their by Shelly Sulser With no previous experience in the concrete block business, the Ted Ohler fami­ ly of Nashville has received quite an education over the 10 years they have owned Maple Valley Concrete Products, located on M-66 near Nashville. In fact, Ted remains a full­ time teacher at the Calhoun Area Vocational Center, leav­ ing his wife, Corry, and son, Ron, to run the show during the school season. The three bought the place in 1978 because Ron’s ambi­ tion was to someday own a business. “Ron someday wanted to have his own business and this was for sale, so we went into the business,” Cony explains simply in her Dutch accent. The three are equal shareholders in the operation, which involves making and • Hair 'Good service with a smile at competitive prices, We've worked hard and we're finally making it." Toning Tanning at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 Corry, Ted and Ron Ohler, owners of Maple Valley Concrete Products, celebrate 10 years in business. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) operation is to make a profit and to be successful, says Corry who, along with her husband, are natives of the Netherlands. After a couple of interrup­ tions from customers, Corry notes that she and her family want to “continue the good name of founder of the business, Arthur Pennock.” The nearby gravel pit was started in 1904 and Pennock built the bock plant in 1946. Ron’s unadvertised motto for his lucrative business is “Good service with a smile at competitive prices.” “We’ve worked hard and we’re finally making it,” says Corry. Eaton County 4-H Youth Camp set INFORMATION Recent inquiries indicate that there may be misunderstanding regarding our policies about visiting, and perhaps other funeral arrangement matters as well. Our first objective is always to provide the services that are requested. But with customary family approval, all friends and relatives are welcome at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. any day of the week. Most families make funeral arrangements infrequently. Naturally questions are raised about what to do and to expect. Let us answer your questions and concerns directly, before the need arises. Knowing will help you be more comfortable dur­ ing difficult times. That's why we are here. RICHARD A. GENTHER Resident Director VOGT CHAPEL 517-852-0840 A Golden Rule Funeral Home This year, the Eaton County Youth Camp will be held Aug. 1-5 with Allegan County at Camp Kidwell. Camp Kidwell is open to all youth age 8-14, not just 4-H members. The camp is located on Eagle Lake in northern Van Buren County. It is suggested that all Eaton County 4-H members and friends attend Aug. 1-5, but they are eligible to attend any ofthe four camping sessions, I - July 11-15; II - July 18-22; III - July 25-29; and IV - Aug. 1-5. Those who decide to go another date besides Aug. 1-5, need to provide their own transportation. The cost for five days of camp is $65. Partial scholar­ ships will be available from 4-H Council. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline is July 1. Call or write the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813, (517) 543-2310 or (517) 372-5594 to request a registration form. Corry Ohler talks with a customer about patio tiles in the office of Maple Valley Concrete Products located in Nashville. Want to buy somthing? Got something to sell? Call the Maple Valley News today at 945-95541 HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SET^EFREE Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss SJJJAL THE SET-N-ME-FREE “KUuKAM? 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Cail 9 to 5:30 Daily LOSS A $ 20°° For Rent HOME FOR LEASE IN NASHVILLE, 3 bedrooms, all appliances, large yard, river frontage, g, $325 per p month, h, security deposit & references required. Wolevers Real Estate 852-1501. 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Caurt St., Hastings) phone 948-4883. When applying for a new card or recertifying, bring proof of all household members and proof of each item of income. Examples of income verification are: medicaid cards, AFDC grant statements, rental property in­ come, disability compensation payments, pensions, social security, SSI, interest statements (including land contracts, certificates of deposit, credit union, savings account), and full or part-time employment (one month period of check stubs). It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their site until they open. The program is coor­ dinated by the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan. The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months volunteers have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. On Wednesday, July 13, the Barry County distribution will be at the following sites and times: AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 484 3801 Hickory Rd. Hickory Comers 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Watering necessary to help trees survive hot dry weather The 1988 growing season has been very difficult for all plant material. Trees, par­ ticularly those recently transplanted, weakened by disease or insect attack, or those whose roots are restricted by pavemewnt or compacted soil, may not sur­ vive without supplemental watering. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, points out that trees generally need about an inch of water per week to flourish. When the rain doesn’t provide it, the home owner needs to water. An easy way to water a tree is to place a hose near the tree trunk and let water trickle into the soil for several hours. If more of the water seems to be running off than soaking in, reduce the flow to a rate the ground can absorb, or use a soil lance to place water directly into the root zone. Lawn sprinklers can also be used to water trees. Place a coffee can at the base ofa tree to measure the amount of water the tree receives. Water loss due to evaporation makes sprinkling less efficient than the other watering methods. No matter how you water, the aim should be to soak the soil to a depth of about 14 in­ ches. Shallow watering benefits only surface vegetation--it doesn’t Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been established to help you. Make your letter brief and to the point. Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name willbe published. All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defa­ matory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ sr stripping ppng ★ Repair epa r ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing penetrate to the tree’s roots. Allow the soil to dry bet­ ween waterings, Krizek ad­ vises. Tree roots need air as well as water for good growth. Keeping the soil waterlogged will kill plant roots. s To retain moisture in the tree’s root zone and so reduce the need to water, apply an organic mulch around the base of the tree. This will also reduce drastic changes in soil temperature and eliminate the need to mow right up to the tree and so lessen the likelihood of mechanical damage from lawn care equipment. Assyria township hall 8094 Tasker Rd. (M-66) 9 a.m.-noon AFTER 60 CLUB OF MIDDLEVILLE E. Main St. Middleville 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ST. ROSE CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Hastings 8:30 a.m.-l 1 a.m. COMMISSION ON AGING (Hastings) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. COMMISSION ON AGING (Nashville) 11 a.m.-l p.m. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL 98 S. Main St. Nashville 9 a.m.-noon PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 Norris Rd. Delton 9 a.m.-l p.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST COMMUNITY CENTER 502 E. Green St. Hastings ST. AMBROSE CHURCH 11252 Floria Rd. Delton 10 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ST. FRANCIS CHURCH 11842 W. 9 Mile Rd. Orangeville noon-4 p.m. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL M-37 near Mill Lake Battle Creek 9 a.m.-noon ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • WANTED — Cash In a Flash • • Ski equipment, keroserie heater, ice fishing equipment, wood stoves, snowmobile equip­ • 0 ment, sleeping bags, tents, jack knives, axes, sword, color TV's, VCR's, car stereos, home and car speakers, furniture, beds, baby items, boom boxes, guitars and amps.. • IF IT’S ONE PIECE OR ALL GIVE ME A CALL! • BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 Tx\ Real Estate Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Hairstylist For a confidential appointment call Helga at The Hair Port in Hastings, 945-3382. One year experience preferred. PART TIME JOB: Demons­ trate toys & gifts now until Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ery. Details without obligation. Call 517-852-9592 anytime. & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE REALTOR’ Broker Homer Winegar, GRIcroduote Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WIN DOC OVERHOLT................ DON STEINBRECHER........ WARREN TRAVOLI............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST R.Eves. 726-0223 852-1740 ........ 852-1784 ........ 852-1515 ........ 852-1543 INVESTMENT • DUPLEX - $37,900 - COUNTRY HOME AND 24x40 GAR­ south of Nashville. Great home for a large family. Many newer features, 9 rooms, 5 bed­ rooms, wood add-on furnace. More land available - all for $52,900. (CH-161) AGE on 4.59 acres, Nashville 2story, 2-3 bedroom home, on Sherman St. A good family home for $18,700! (N-275) NEW LISTING For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334.________________ PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Credit Manager 1-800447-4266. MEMBERS OF BARRY- eaton board of relators 227 N‘ MAIN ST- NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Two units, each with 2 bed­ rooms, bath, living room & kitchen (some appliances included). Live in one unit & rent the other. (V-145) VACANT PARCELS: APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME with 10x90 stone porch, library, parlor, 5 bedrooms — many "original" features plus new furnace, vinyl siding & storm windows. (V-242) 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” with a 3 bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) montville, some creek, rolling, good site, has barn. Good Price $14,500. APPROX. 160 woods, building location. (VL-124) ACRES NEAR KALKASKA • Rapid River crosses property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192) 20 ACRES SOUTH OFNASHVILLE■ 1 STORY, 1 BEDROOM HOME in with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Nashville, on do'^jy lot, garage, nice >-0 0^ appliances included. ^F^ible land con­ tract w/low down payment. Listed at $17,500. (N-268) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE 112 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM - BARRY COUNTY - Good 2 story - THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE - Nice 2 bedroom home on channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-270) 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. (90 acres till­ able.) Land contract terms. More land available. (F-230) COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852*1707 • Owner — Tom Clark PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) 65 ACRES - SO ACRES TILLABLE - Quaker Brook borders on part of property. Some muckland. Contract terms. Listed at. $45,500. (VL-228) STARTING JULY 8 * OPEN ★ SUNDAYS 3 to 8 OVER 1200 MOVIES! New Releases ... Fatal Attraction • Full Metal Jacket • Benji The Hunted • Iron Weed • Nuts • Hello Again • Weeds • Running Man • Someone to Watch Over Me • The Sicilian • The Witches of Eastwick • Like Father Like Son • Baby Boom. COMING SOON: Wall Street • Raw • Action Jackson • Leonard Part I • Suspect • Missing In Action III Movie Rentals ... Mon., Tues. & Thurs. $1.50 • Wednesday $1.00 • Friday and Saturday $2.00 — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 * ••••••••2•09• N•. •M•ain• S•t.•, N•a•sh•vi•lle•, •M•ic•hi•ga•n ••••A• IMvIAHPrLI CF VV AAIL ILFCVI \ K. 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Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-4108 320 Vermontville Hwy. Potterville, MI (517) 645-7607 194 Main St. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0650 112 S. Main St. Olivet, MI (616) 749-2231 11628 Bunkerhill Rd. Pleasant Lake, MI (517) 769-2200 349 Main St. Rives Junction, MI (517) 569-3641 Brad Conroy, Crystal Root, Sara Conroy and Becky Conroy, all of Vermontville, wave to the parade participants in Lake Odessa Thursday. Business Services LEE’S TV REPAIR Service in Vermontville. Reasonable rates and dependable work for over 25 years. 458 S. Main St. 517-726-0100_____________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945______________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING: specializing in all types of roofing, residential, commer­ cial, fully insured, licensed by the State of Michigan. 75036. Residence 604 W. Henry, Char­ lotte. Business phone, 543-1002 FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and Surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 314 miles west of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. — Closed Sundays Waldbaum’s EE C corn FLAKES Q 3 Seven Seas. Chef Boyarclee Spaghetti & Meatballs, Beef Ravioli, Dinosaurs, Beefaroni, ABC’s & 1, 2, 3’s Viva Italian DRESSING 49c Jobs Wanted Kellogg's CINNAMON IMPERIALS TIRED OF ALL THAT IRONING? Call 852-9705. ALL­ BRAN 091 Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! Zapper’s BUBBLE GUM 4/ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 9 Area students take part in College Week help at MSU June 20-23 The 90-degree plus days did not deter the enthusiasm for learning that took place at College Week at Michigan State University, June 20-23. Twenty individuals from Eaton County, including two from Vermontville, attended this four-day experience in in­ formal learning. They were Ellie Baker, Catie Epling, Sharon Ever­ son, Alys Hoover, Elaine Sage and Maida Hawley from Eaton Rapids; Janice Barcy and Pam Boyce of Grand Ledge; Lucille Byrd, Doreen Campbell, Harriet Estell, Mona Ellard, Beverly Hadley, Nancy Hindenach, Barbara Rhodes and Betty Briggs from Charlotte; Nancy Conkey and Mary Fisher of Vermontville, Sharron Dodge of Bellevue, Gloria Rockafellow of Olivet and Lucille Williams of Dimondale. Each participant was able to select three different classes from a field of 60 different of­ ferings. After the regular classes were completed for the day, a variety of one-hour workshops including hands-on experiences were available. The evenings were filled with motivational speakers that spoke on such topics as deal­ ing with change, low-fat food demonstrations, putting humor back into your life and a consumer’s look at food The rides are always a fascinating attraction to youngsters and their first chance at them locally comes when the Lake Odessa Fair arrives in town, billed as the "first fair in Michigan." Here, a hopeful youngster clings to daddy's hand as they await their turn to ride the "Paratrooper." 4-H hog clinic set for July 6 Eaton County 4-H and FFA members are invited to attend a hog fitting and showing clinic Wednesday, July 6, at the Dan Haigh farm, 927 Gresham Hwy., Charlotte. The clinic begins at 7:30 p.m. The session will help begin­ ners learn how to prepare their animal for the fair and how to show it. The clinic will also help experienced members brush up on their fit­ ting and showing skills prior to the fair. For more information, call the Eaton County Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. JUST ARRIVED! New Shipment of... POTTERY & CROCKS ASHVILLE SPORTIN SPORTING^ hardware MasterCard and Visa Accepted Stop in & see us! We Ship UPS 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 safety and practices. Tours of the MSU Campus, Impression 5 Museum and the State Capitol also was enjoyed by many. The 1989 College Week event has been set for June 19-21 at MSU. For fur­ ther information, contact the Eaton Cooperative Extension Service. Independence Day Means Freedom of Choice Celebrate your freedom ' at our “Freedom of Choice Sale.” Now for a Limited Time, When you get, THE ULTIMATE SATELLITE SYSTEM, you qualify for up to $300 OFF on a Hitachi VCR with on screen programming or 5 YEAR WARRANTY on your new satellite system! Other Freedom of Choices Also Available We will be closed Saturday July 2nd "Your Satellite Professionals Business Services GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 IOS VMM INC TOM ST HXSHVIIXC , KI tsorj ? PHONE - 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 10 Tips on catching fish: How to rig a worm hook Texas-style Here are some easy and ef­ fective tips and illustrations on rigging a worm hook Texasstyle from the experts at Mustad Hooks. 1) After running the line through a slip sinker and tying it to a Mustad Worm Hook, push the point ofthe hook into the tip of the worm. 2) Thread the hook’s point into the worm and bring it out the side. How far you run the hook into the head of the worm depends on the style of Mustad Worm Hook you’re using. Your goal should be to make the worm lie straight. 3) Pull the hook through the head of the worm and twist it so the point faces the body of the worm. Stop pulling when the top ofthe hook eye is even with the tip of the worm. 4) Push the body of the worm up slightly towards the head and pull in onto the hooks, embedding the point and barb into the worm. The worm should hang straight when held up by the line. Frozen chocolate: A summer sensation Chilled or frozen chocolate desserts are the perfect choice for an exceptional ending to any summer meal. Savoring a piece of frozen chocolate is a memory most everyone fondly recalls from childhood, and it is only fitting that, when those taste buds mature, they be treated once again to the simple, yet ele­ gant pleasures of cold chocolates! Frosty chocolate on a warm evening— there is no sensation quite like it—and a favorite the world over, Lindt, will give your cool desserts an added quality that none can match. Lindt Chocolate Mousse Souffle is a delightfully rich dessert that chocolate­ lovers will be sure to enjoy. LINDT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE SOUFFLE (Serves 4) Ingredients eggs cups sugar cup Triple Sec 13-oz. Lindt Surfin chocolate bar (family size) */z cup heavy cream 1 package Lindt thins 1 package frozen raspberries— optional Directions 8 I'/i ‘/i 1 ★ Quality Products ★ Competitive Prices ★ Fast Dependable Service Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. Slate St., Hastings, Ml 49058 1. Separate seven' eggs. 2. Melt finely chopped chocolate in double boiler over low flame, stirring constantly. 3. In a large bowl, mix egg yolks with a whisk, and add 1 ‘4 cups sugar. Place on double boiler, stirring constantly, until pale yellow. 4. In a small bowl, beat one whole egg FANTASY FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE ICE, Chocolate lopped Foached rears and Lindt Chocolate Mousse Souffle are luscious desserts that make perfect endings for summer meals. and 'A cup triple sec. Fold into melted chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth. 5. Stir cooled chocolate mixture into egg mixture, folding with rubber spatula. 6. Beat egg whites and remaining *4 cup sugar to soft peaks and fold into chocolate mixture in quarter portions. 7. In mixer, beat heavy cream until whipped. Fold cream into mixture. Four or five folding strokes will do. 8. To prepare the souffle dishes (either one large l one, or four individual dishes) wrap a band of aluminum foil around the rim of the dish forming a “collar” that extends roughly one inch above the brim. 9. Fill dish(es) to the extended brim with mixture. 10. Refrigerate for six hours, and gar­ nish with whipped cream and Lindt extra thin squares. Remove the” foil immediately’before serving. A dollop of pureed raspberries or strawberries adds color and flavor. 11. For raspberry sauce, puree rasp­ berries in blender with juice from !6 lemon. Serve in a dish with ladle. For Fantasy Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice and Chocolate Topped Poached Pears recipes, please write Lindt Chocolate Recipes, % Atwood International,-22 East 72nd Street, Suite 2A, NY, NY 10021. Booklet available on slalom sking for fun (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING July 21, 1988 • 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Gary Stambaugh has requested a special use permit to construct a steel wall liner pool on his property located at 263 W. Fuller Street, The Property is presently zoned PUD. Ron Bracy, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Skimming across the water on a pair of skis is fun and in­ vigorating, but “graduating” from- two to one ski can thrust the skier into a new world of even greater thrills and excitement. In fact, learning on a combo pair presupposes that the skier will soon learn to drop a ski and ski on the one with the ex­ tra binder. The transition is natural the skier begins to feel at home on two skis and can maintain pro­ per balance in leaning first in one direction and then the .other in crossing back and forth over the wake. Before you try dropping a ski, practice the skier’s salute: lifting one ski offthe water by bending” and pulling one knee up and in toward your chest. Remember: the ski tip must come up first and go down last to avoid digging in. When you are ready to drop a ski, genfly lift the heel out of the binder of the ski to be dropped and, with arms straight and eyes ahead, shift your weight to the ski to be us­ ed. Allow the off foot and the ski to drift back, while lifting the foot slowly so the toe slips out of the binder and the ski comes off. Keep your knee bent so the off foot is extended behind you with the toes dragging slightly in the water. Using the off foot as a rudder will help you keep your balance as you lean carefully in one direction then the other to get the feel-of a single ski. In the next step, place your foot in the rear binder, easy does it. First, put your toes on the ski, then gently place the foot flat and into the binder. Gradually increase your weight on the back foot until it is about evenly distributed, front and back. MICHIGAN'S CAPITOL COUNTY ■ JULY 910 ■ OCTOBER 15-16 For the booklet, “One for Fun, ’ ’■ and a list ofother water ski booklets, send $1 to: American Water Ski Associa­ tion, P.O. Box 191, Winter Haven, FL 33882. Your insurance p needs are our specialty You take care of your farm, and we'll take care of your SUSAN BAHS insurance needs. From 234 E. State St. protection for your farm and Hastings, Ml equipment, to cash-building life insurance plans for your family Ph. 945-3443 or and retirement, helping 852-9233 Michigan farm families is what we do best. Call today. 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EWING, OWNER CREATIVE MANAGEMENT PRODUCTIONS Ohio Office (216) 428-2033 • P.O. Box 343 Holt, Michigan 48842 • Mich. Office (517) 676-2079 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 / i I fF uwl Fwl jB BES flrB �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 11 Cooperative Extension Tour Aug. 2 in Charlotte Three outstanding Michigan agricultural tourism opera­ farm market enterprises will tions in the Midwest. be featured on the September and October are Cooperative Extension Ser­ their busiest times, as each vice Farm-Site Markets/Ag weekend brings 10,000 Tourism Tour scheduled for nostalgia seekers out to the farm to sip cider, pick pum­ Tuesday, Aug. 2. The tour will begin at 9 pkins and enjoy the country a.m. at the Country Mill near setting. Open July 1 to January 1, Charlotte. Owners Bernie and Ann Tennes have built a tour participants will see how growing market around apples Uncle John markets a farm in every form imaginable. experience, as well as farm Their farm market is open products. The rustic barn, pie August to Christmas and bam and cider mill provide features a variety of attrac­ tions, including a cider mill, bakery, cider bar, gift shop and many others. Uncle John’s Cider Mill, just north of St. John’s, is the second site on the tour. John and Carolyn Beck have one of Farmers should be extreme­ the most highly-developed ly cautious about feeding sweet clover as greenchop, baled hay or silage. If sweet clover becomes moldy, it could produce dicumarol, a blood thinner Coldwater manufacturer that could cause fatal hemor­ of vinyl coated sponge rhages in dairy cattle. rubber popping bugs Dicumarol is often the active looking for a partner to ingredient in rat poison. cooperate in the building “I know that farmers are of a machine to automate extremely pressed for forages production. Low invest­ because of this drought, but I ment - excellent product would not use sweet clover and growth potential. unless nothing else was available,” says Herb Phone 517-278-4668 Bucholtz, Michigan State or write to ... University Extension dairy Dura-Lure Bait Co. nutritionist. P.O. Box 156 Sweet clover contains a series of chemical compounds Coldwater, Ml 49036 that are precursors ' to ...for more information. dicumarol. The molds use the the atmosphere and “high touch” needed in today’s high-tech world. The June 1988 issue of the American Fruit Growers featured a cover story on the Beck’s business. ‘‘Micro-Marketing: Targeting your Customers” is the topic Harold Koch ofOhio State University will cover during the short luncheon pro­ gram. Koch has an extensive business background in both industry and education. He teaches a variety of business management courses and is the director of the Small Business Assistance Center at the Agricultural Technical In­ stitute, at OSU. Gee Farm s near Stockbridge is the final tour spot. A refrigerated retail produce room is just one of the innovations that has made Gary and Kay Gee’s market unique. Housed in a former garage, their market is a gardener’s delight with a full line ofbedding plants, nursery stock and general lawn and garden supplies. What’s more, gardeners can go home with fresh-baked pies and fresh strawberries in season. Cost of the tour (including registration, picnic lunch and snacks) is $10 per person. Fliers with registration forms are available from county Cooperative Extension PARTS & SERVICE clover could be a treat to dairy cattle says MSU expert Sweet FLY FISHERMEN/ WOMEN plant’s chemicals to form the dicumarol. Molds are usually found in hay that was baled wet or in spoiling greenchop or silage. Sweet clover that becomes moldy is a potential­ ly dangerous feed. Cattle eating moldy sweet clover may develop hematomas (tumors or swell­ ings containing blood) on their extremities. Bucholtz says that a farmer who sees or suspects this con­ dition, should call a veterinarian immediately. If farmers have no choice but to feed sweet clover, they should feed it with extreme caution. “The forage should be checked at every feeding for possible mold and spoilage,” he says. “If there is the slightest indication of mold. Tired of your plain walls? Need a change? Have you given Wall Stenciling a thought? offices. Those who prefer to register by mail may send a list of participants, along with complete mailing addresses, to Agriculture and Marketing Tour, Ada Shinabarger, 11 Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lans­ ing, 48824-1039. Registration is limited; reservation deadline is July 22, or earlier if tour limit is reached. ^Richards * SALES • SERrVaIcCeE the feeding should stop immediately.” If hay or silage made from sweet clover is suspect, farmers should feed the material to a couple of young, non-lactating, less valuable animals. It the dicumarol is present, the hematomas will begin showing up in just a few days. No residues ofhay or silage made from sweet clover should be allowed to remain in the feed bunk because they can mold there. Clear the bunks daily. Any hay made from sweet clover that does become moldy should be discarded. Sweet clover that is harvested when the material is damp is likely to mold and produce dicumarol, which will remain potent long into the winter. 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Main, Vermontville — OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 8 to 5 Z7X7mRW-fVi^JVRWQ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 12 Booker Whatley will speak during Great Lakes Farm Symposium within 40 miles of a field crops (organic wheat and metropolitan area and that it barley, canola, birdseed, provides year-round income etc.); cottage businesses from about 10 carefully (crafts, winemaking, wood chosen crops. products, etc.); horticulture Whatley is insistent about (fruit, perennials, herbs, the farm’s developing and re- brambles, etc.); and natural taining a constant clientele resources (fee fishing, fee and using modem technology hunting, bed-and-breakfast (computers, integrated pest operations, etc.) Instructors for each of the management, drip irrigation, etc.) for maximum efficiency. sessions will have been sucHis ideas are being suc- cessful with their particular cessfully used on several hun­ business diversifications or dred farms around the nation, enterprise developments. and his monthly newsletter is Specialists from the Michigan circulated to several thousand State University Cooperative people who are interested in Extension Service also will participate in most of the his ideas. 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These parasites must cycle through snails and" birds , Or mammals. Since the original discovery, reports of swim­ mers’ itch in Michigan have been on the increase. Swimmers’ itch is a condi­ tion that results when larval parasites (flatworms) acciden­ tally penetrate into the skin of sensitive individuals. The parasites die, but cause an allergic reaction. Soon after penetration of the parasite into the skin, a reddened spot appears at the point of entry. The diameter of this area increases, especially with itching. If the area becomes raised, it is known as a papule and will reach maximum size in about 24 hours. This skin condition is also known as schistosome cercarial dermatitis. Schistosome represents a group of animal parasites that cause the itch. Cercaria refers to the specific name of the larval stage that emerges from the small and penetrates the skin. 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The label generally states what percent of juice the beverage contains. The re­ maining ingredients are usual­ ly sugar, water, flavorings and colorings. When a label proclaims 10 percent real fruit in a carbonated beverage, it means about 2!6 tablespoons of fruit juice per 12-ounce can. Not a good source for vitamin C. Frozen juices are concen­ trates, which have had water removed. Concentrates are usually cheaper than other forms ofjuices because ship­ pers need not pay for transporting the extra bulk and weight of water. Chilled juices — the ones that come in bottles or cartons in the refrigerated section of the supermarket — look fresh squeezed, however they are usually made from concen­ trates. Frozen concentrates and chilled juices generally do not include added sugar. A knowing- consumer reads labels for this information. The label will also state the country of origin of the con­ centrate. Much ofthe concen­ trate is imported. Pulp-added juices, which generally cost the same as the regular products, are becom­ ing more common. There are no standards for the amount of pulp in any juices, however, some brands may have more pulp than others. Some pro­ ducts may even have more pulp than the ones that pro­ mote themselves as “pulp added’’. We’re now seeing orange juices that have been fortified with calcium on the market. Drinking orange or grapefruit juice is an easy way to get the day’s recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C - 60 mg. Generally, 4 to 6 ounces of orange juice provides a days supply of vitamin C. Grape and apple juice, on the other hand, are naturally low in vitamin C, but some are fortified. Tomato, pineapple and cranberry juice contain some vitamin C, but even an 8 ounce glass does not satisfy the RDA for adults. In order to meet vitamin C through orange carbonated soda, one would need to drink three cups to almost two quarts depending on the brand. These would not be a good choice as they are high in calories for nutritive return. In addition to vitamin C, fruit juices also contribute small amounts of other nutrients. That is why they are more healthful than juice drinks that may have only vitamin C added to them. Many juices are also low in sodium and often satisfy one’s desire for sweets. Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City, Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). News of local clubs, social activites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! Currently the Food and Drug Administration is being lobbied to not follow through on a regulation that would re­ quire labels to indicate how much fruit juice is in the juice drinks, juice blends, juice punches, etc. Some com­ Cancer Survivors' Bill of Rights listed A new population lives among us today — a new minority of five million peo­ ple with a history of cancer. Three million of these Americans have lived with their diagnoses for five years or more. You see these modem sur­ vivors in offices and in fac­ tories, on bicycles and cruise ships, on tennis courts, beaches and bowling alleys. You see them in all ages, shapes, sizes and colors. Usually they are unremarkable in appearance; sometimes they are remarkable for the way they have learned to live with disabilities resulting from cancer or its treatment. Modem medical advances have returned about halfofthe nation’s cancer patients of all ages (and 59 percent of those under the age of 55) to a normal lifespan. But the larger society has not always kept pace in helping make this lifespan truly “normal”: at least, it has felt awkward in dealing with this fledgling group; at most, it has failed fully to accept survivors as functioning members. The American Cancer Society presents this Survivors’ Bill of Rights to call public attention to survivor needs, to enhance cancer care, and to bring greater satisfac­ tion to cancer survivors, as well as to their physicians, employers, families and friends: 1. Survivors have the right to assurance of lifelong medical care, as needed. The physicians and other professionals involved in their care should continue their constant efforts to be: — sensitive to the cancer survivors’ lifestyle choices and their need for self-esteem and dignity; — careful, no matter how long they have survived, to have symptoms taken seriously, and not have aches and pains dismissed, for fear of recurrence is a normal part of survivorship; — informative and open, providing survivors with as much or as little candid medical information as they wish, and encouraging their informed participation in their own care; — knowledgeable about counseling resources, and FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! *|M0 Only... 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This means they have the right: — to talk with their families and friends about their cancer experience ifthey wish, but to refuse to discuss it ifthat is their choice and not to be expected to be more upbeat or less blue than anyone else; — to be free of the stigma of cancer as a “dread disease’’ in all social relations; — to be free of blame for having gotten the disease and ofguilt for having survived it; 3. In the workplace, sur­ vivors have the right to equal job opportunities. This means they have the right: — to aspire to jobs worthy of their skills, and for which they are trained and experienced, and thus not to have to acceptjobs they would not have considered before the cancer experience; — to be hired, promoted and accepted on return to work, according to their in­ dividual abilities and qualifications, and not accor­ ding to “cancer” or “disability” stereotpyes; — to privacy about their medical histories. 4. Since health insurance coverage is an overriding survivorship concern, every effort should be made to assure all survivors adequate health insurance, whether public or private. This means: — for employers, that sur­ vivors have the right to be included in group health coverage, which is usually less expensive, provides bet­ ter benefits, and covers the employee regardless of health history; — for physicians, counselors and other professionals concerned, that they keep themselves and their survivor-clients informed and up to date on available group or individual health policy options, noting, for example, what major expenses like hospital costs and medical tests outside the hospital are covered and what amount must be paid before coverage (deductible). Michigan floriculture 5th in nation, with room to grow Michigan placed fifth in the nation last year in the produc­ tion of floriculture crops and Michigan Farm Bureau economist Bob Craig says the industry has room for even more expansion. “We have seen tremendous growth over the last 10 to 15 years in cut flowers and bed­ ding plants in a number of foliage areas,” Craig said. “With wholesale sales going sizeable increase over the past few years, we see this poten­ tial getting even better in the future.” Only California and Florida have more square feet of greenhouses than Michigan. Michigan leads the nation in the production of potted geraniums and ranks second in output of Easter lillies and flats of flowering and vegetable bedding plants. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 5, 1988 — Page 15 1 v* s \s Suf uc K^S X.X .iS s stSs tSs S ■u^s ?'!i StJ ?'!ire 'St 'S t?: *wu ** k u 1 * k 2 i lk^k ■* FOR THE BEST FREE TAX ADVICE, DON’T ASK HERE. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 49 — Tuesday, July 12, 1988 Theft of POW-MIA flag 'disrespectful’ by Shelly Sulser Unknown bandits who made off with a Vietnam Veterans POW—MIA flag sometime last Friday night or Saturday morning in Ver­ montville (July 1-2) not only put a damper on the village’s Independence Day obser­ vance, " but also showed disrespect to the fallen soldiers, veterans say. “They figure that whoever did it took it as a novelty item,” Terry Woodman ofthe Maple Valley Chapter of the Vietnman Veterans of America said. The veterans’ group purchased the flag last fall and donated it to Ver­ montville for flight over the village hall at 121 S. Main St. “They (the thieves) ob­ viously have no idea what it represents — people who are missing and unaccounted for. If they had any respect, they never would have touched it,” Woodman said. The flag was discovered missing Saturday morning, according to Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, who remembered seeing it in­ tact the previous evening when she closed the village offices^ “I went to the bank Satur­ day morning and somebody asked me where the POW flag was and why the American flag was touching the ground,” Stewart said. “So I came down here (to village hall) and the POW flag was missing and the American flag was hanging by one hook and was partly on the ground.” Stewart, whose husband, Harold, is a member of the VVA, took the American flag home for the weekend to pro- tect it before raising it again later last week. “So all weekend long, we had no flag for July 4 except for the one in the park,” Woodman said. Woodman said the chapter officers — Harold Woodman, president; Roger Grasman, vice president; Chuck Wood­ bury, vice president; Bill Martin, secretary; and Mike Sparks, treasurer — called a special meeting for last Friday (July 8) to discuss replacing the $75 flag. They also plann­ ed to debate the possibility of offering a reward for the return of the stolen flag. The incident is under in­ vestigation by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies had no leads in the case as of Thursday, a depart­ ment spokesperson said. This Prisoner of War-Missing in Action flag, donated to the Village of Vermontville from the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, represented by Harold Stewart, was stolen from the flag pole during the July 4 weekend. (Maple Valley News file photo) Vermontville Ambulance to name new dept, head in special election by Shelly Sulser In an effort so settle a dispute among ambulance volunteers, the Vermontville Township Board has ordered the department to hold a special election next month to select a new chair. Temporary Chairman Rod Harmon says he was elected to fill the position by am- bulance volunteers on two dif­ ferent occasions, but township board members feel another election is in order to. allow newly eligible emergency medical technicians to run for the job. Township Supervisor Ed Sampson said Harmon was to sit in as interim director of the service until the regular elec- tion in April, replacing Lana Oster, who resigned in what he called a ‘‘big controversy.” But that election was put off until May, when officials thought another volunteer, Marilyn Frith, who reportedly is willing to hold the post, was to complete her probationary status. “If you’re not on for a year learned that Frith could not be plus one monthl you’re not elected until one month after allowed to run for chairper- her probation had terminated son,” Sampson explained. in July. As a result, the Aug. 6 “So it was the feeling of the vote was set in order to proambulance people to hold the vide ample notice of the elecelection at a later date so peo-ttion for others wanting to vie ple with less than one year (in for the post. April) could run for the posi­ Sampson added that a vote tion in May.” taken in May resulting in Har­ Since then, authorities mon’s appointment was not Historic status being sought for public square by Shelly Sulser without historic designation, With three of four proper­ unlike the First Congregaties on Vermontville’s public tional Church, the United square already designated as Methodist Church and the State of Michigan Historic museum, Village President Sites, officials are hoping to Beverly “Sue” Villanueva make it complete by securing said. the same status for the last. “As far as I know, we’re The public park on the cor­ the only village in Michigan ner of East and South Main that still has a public square,” streets in the village is the lone she said. public property on the square The park has been a part of the square since the town was established in 1836 and local historian Hildred Peabody is coordinating the effort to obtain the state historical marker. Applying for the declaration is a time-consuming task, however, that involves having the park surveyed, filling out various forms and sending photographs to the Michigan The park in Vermontville is the last property on the public square to be named a State of Michigan Historic Site. Town officials hope to obtain the distinction for the park within the year. Bureau of History. Lifelong area resident Fred Frith, 87, said that when the village was established, the four sites at the comer had to be occupied by two different denominations, an educational building and a recreational area in order for it to be an of­ ficial public square. “The museum was the first school,” Frith explained, “the park was recreational and the Methodist Church was northeast of Vermontville and was moved into town years ago.” The First Congregational Church was built on its pre­ sent site. Frith noted the park didn’t always have playground equipment in it, but was a grassy piece of property with hitching rails located at the west and south sides. “And as far back as I can remember, there have been maple trees in there,” Frith recalled. “They weren’t always tapped, though. The tapping started maybe 30 years ago.” Vermontville currently has four State of Michigan Historic Sites, including the Opera House on South Main Street. Villanueva said she does not expect notification from the Michigan Bureau of History on the park’s designation for about a year. representative of the entire department because only about eight volunteers were present. “If you’ve got six or eight people at a meeting and you say ‘there’s nobody else that’s qualified (to be director) but the one person here’, the other people are going to say, ‘I Continued on page 2 Psychiatric testing ordered for Vermontville defendant by Jeff Kaczmarczyk At the request ofhis defense attorney, a Vermontville man charged in connection with sexual assault last March of a Nashville woman will undergo a psychiatric examination to determine his competency to stand trial. Also, at his attorney’s re­ quest, Richard D. Lowe, 32, will pay for the expense of his examination at the Ypsilanti Forensic Center. Lowe, also known as Bud Lowe, stood mute in April to charges ofbreaking and enter­ ing, assault, and criminal sexual conduct. Automatic innocent pleas were entered in Barry County Circuit Court on his behalf. Trial also was rescheduled Wednesday from July 18 to Aug. 15 before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Lowe, of 7406 Vermontville Hwy., faces charges of breaking and entering an oc­ cupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He is also charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the incident. The maximum penalty for the breaking and entering charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge car­ ries a maximum penalty of 10 years or $5,000. Each of the three criminal sexual conduct charges is punishable by up to life in prison. The charges stem from an incident that took place at the victim’s home early in the morning on March 11, said Barry County Sheriffs Depu­ ty David Oakland. Lowe is accused of break­ ing into into the victim’s house and physically assaulting her, Oakland said. The woman then was sex­ ually assaulted three times that day, Oakland added. The victim, who is describ­ ed as being in her mid-20s, was able to leave the house and contact law enforcement officials. Lowe was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend’s house in Eaton County. At Wednesday’s court hear­ ing, Deming also granted a motion from the prosecution to amend a habitual offender charge against Lowe. The charge alleges that Lowe previously was con­ victed of a felony in Texas, in 1975. He is currently lodged at the Barry County Jail. 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 2 Vermontville Ambulance to name new dept, head in special election Continued from front-page- didn't have a chance to run or vote,” he said. "So when you tiave a re-vote, you’re building your credibility. No one can say, I didn t have a /Summertime is Come to... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Core 726*0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville °Pen Monday through Saturday A 0 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT . chance to vote.’ Everybody’s got that opportunity.” , Although Harmon claims he already has been picked for the job twice — the first time in February when he was ap­ pointed temporary director — he said he intends to be elected a third time as well. But internal conflict bet­ ween Harmon and EMT Clin­ ton R. London has caused another disruption within the department that Harmon said could have resulted in legal problems for the township. At its May 26 meeting, the township received London’s letter of resignation from regular duty on the depart­ ment. The letter contained a number of allegations against Harmon. After learning the letter was read in public without his How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? No problem. Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond our homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. 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Harmon said London first could have done to Fire Chief Charles Viele, who, next to Sampson, has the most control over both fire and ambulance services. “My main contention is this whole thing is between me and London,” Harmon said. “He shouldn’t have gone to the township first.” Sampson said London in­ dicated he tried to resolve the situation with Harmon, but to no avail. In his letter, London com­ mends Harmon for respon­ ding to every call the am­ bulance receives, but says his behavior during those runs is not commendable. “Mr. Harmon has physical­ ly threatened me, ordering me to get out ofthe ambulance so that he could go on a run. Futhermore, he has twice stated that he would ‘fire me’ if I didn’t do as he ordered,” it states. “As a volunteer, I find this treatment to be deplorable, and two other am­ bulance attendants have already quit because of just this sort of behavior on Har­ mon’s part.” “That’s bull,” Harmon said, insisting he never physically threatened London, other than to tell him he was not needed on a run and to say “would you like me to help you out of the ambulance?” He added he never told London he would be terminated. “I told him a couple of times I ought to give him some time off because he didn’t file some reports he was supposed to,” Harmon said. London maintains that Har­ mon’s “inability to let other qualified EMTs handle runs not only leads to those person­ nel not getting the experience that they need to be better, but also results in too many peo­ ple working on each patient during each run.”' • Harmon acknowledged that he took five ambulance employees to a run during the weekend of the annual Maple Syrup Festival when a vehicle crashed into JR’s Party Store on Ionia Road and Nashville Highway. He said he felt he could use the help and the volunteers were available. London called the action “a waste of volunteer resources. The township board since has adopted new rules for the members, stating that the township will not pay more than three volunteers per run, Sampson said. An additional attendant may be allowed if a volunteer in training needs hands-on experience, Samp­ son said, noting that volunteers are given about $10 per run. “Although I value the ex­ perience and wish to help out my community, I can no longer force myself to con­ tinue to operate under these circumstances,” London stated. ‘‘I would like however, to remain with the Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment as an active firefighter and will also volunteer for specific events and days need­ ed for sickness or vacations on the ambulance.” “There could be legal pro­ blems because this letter was read at a public meeting,” Harmon said. “It was a week after the May meeting when I found out. I didn’t even know this guy wrote a letter.” Harmon, who also is treasurer of the Vermontville Fire Department and a trustee on the village council, said when someone has a com- VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 110 S. 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Sampson said he received London’s letter prior to the May township meeting and that he did not notify Harmon that there was a complaint. “There were some allega­ tions, but we tried not to discuss those,” Sampson said. “A letter was written and presented and there was a vote that he (London) would no longer be on the regular schedule.’’ Sampson said Harmon had a chance to rebut the allega­ tions at the June township meeting, that he has talked with Harmon and that there are no plans for disciplinary action. “I think the problem exists because we’re a volunteer am­ bulance and you still have to have someone in charge,” he said. “Somebody can say ‘forget it’ if they don’t like what you say. It’s just a small internal problem. And the problems traditionally have always been there. 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Ke* Fnth to first and Don licuteaaat R«pg lieutenant la eecvtad Roger CtoMy wm Why worry about the ups and downs of the stock market? Invest your funds in one of our certificates and be elected the Mcraaary and Her mon f trcwuirer Nashville girl earns special Liberty honor Carmen Hamilton of Wa support tha Charlotte Ntohvdie hat been placed cat Library Project the Jean * Iru hw the «<wmg icmcMcr at I farm Cnnersm Waewdietha in Lynchburg. V*. Shr to the daughter <rf fhtr r*U and CUuJrtte Hamfam A student qaaiifits far far dean * lot by earning • F**f pMM average of 3.S er better at a Mtnetoer. and Itoaw dthvetvd atodto tee entora community lojoinwMhuo in flrvwxj to thm wonhtahda cauao. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 4 This week in Nashville's history During July a series ofar­ ticles by Clyde W. Francis writtenfor publication in The Nashville News back in 1928, will be presented. Today’s episode is the second installment. After graduation from Nashville High School in 1888, Francis went on to become an early publisher of the Lake Odessa Wave. At the time he penned the followng articles, he still was involved in newspaper work, at Cleveland, Ohio. His reminiscences, recalled from the days of his youth in Nashville, give a glimpse of life in the village more than a century ago. I wonder how many of the old-timers can remember when Professor 'Mills, the phrenologist, played a week’s stand in the Nashville opera house. The significance of cranial protuberances had quite a standing in those days, and so the professor’s slogan“By their bumps we shall know them,” brought out the crowds. Of course, the doctrine of phrenology was knocked in the head when it was discovered that the hollows on the inside of the human skull do not correspond to the elevations on the outside, that the mental characteristics and powers are not governed by cranial measurements. Many a wife addicted to large finger rings could make a Daniel A 1916 Decoration Day parade streams past the opera house on Washington Street, approaching the intersection with Main. The brick building in the dis­ tant left is the present-day Masonic Temple. The opera house can be seen behind the tree in the center of photo. Left of it, the large white building is the old John Appelman grocery (formerly Buel & White store) which sat on the present site of the laundromat. Webster or a Dante out of herhusband's noodle — and many of them did. It took a large crop ofvanity and conceit for a person to walk upon the stage and have tthe professor interpret the bumps on his dome for the edification of the paid customers. There was one angle of the professor’s theory, however, that seemed fakeless. Bumps of curiosity helped a lot in packing the house on the last night of Mill’s performance. He had promised to tell the political faith of every head he read at his closing entertainment. Some of the “boys” gave one of our prominent “characters” a five dollar bill for acting as one ofthe victims that night. This particular citizen was the original “yes man” in the community. He always agreed with everybody and everything. One night he marched in the Democrat torch-light procession, and the next Saturday night he was prominent in the Republican parade. The old fin root of the opera house shivered, then thundered from the shouts of laughter at Professor Mill's accurate pronouncement, remembered Clyde Francis. He was one of the youngsters present in that audience. Built in 1876, Nashville's opera house was the center of the community’s social activities for many years. This scene shows the building in its final stage, as it was being razed in the late 1930s by Frank Kellogg. When this agreeable citizen took his seat in the chair, Prof. Mills must have smelled a mouse, but he kept his mouth shut and commenced fingering the knots on his subject’s head. It seemed to take a long, long while to discover the victim’s political bump. The fellows who had put up the job on the professor were all present. Anxiously they awaited the phrenologist’s revelations as to where their paid piper actually stood in matters political. No one in the corporate limits could even guess what ticket this citizen would vote in the coming election, or how many petitions he would sign the morning after. (They always drafted the petitions as soon as . Maine was heard from.) Then too, he might have told the professor all about the “five dollars” and demanded another one for his disclosures. Still you could give this fellow credit for one thing — he was never on the fence. Always on one side peeking through the knothole to see how the other side look­ ed before he crawled over. Suddenly, the professor breathed a sibilant “Ah!” that was packed with ominous meaning. You would have im­ agined that he had found a bump that out-bumped anything yet discovered in the anatomical structure of man. The victim’s true political faith was about to be disclos­ ed; the hidden recesses of the citizen’s mind were coming back from their long vacation, and through the vicarious lips of this world-renowned phrenologist would give up the secret of that all-important lump. The professor, placing an attenauted forefinger on the top of the subject’s head, ex­ claimed: “There it is, but it is not located where I expected to find it.” Then stepping to the foot-lights he continued in funeral tones, “When this man is with the pigs, he grunts; when he is with turkeys, he gobbles.” The old tin roofofthe opera Continued on next page— If you are in Search of ... Mi ...quality service, excellent turnaround time and the best prices on wedding invitations, business cards, stationery, brochures, flyers, tickets, programs, When some of the local boys chose a Mpirlolsm, intheenyt amnid ghtthbee sfeoelln owminargchSinagtuinrd tahye Dweitmh otchraeticR perpoucbelsicsaionns' character .n . an attempt to trick Prof. Mills, they and the following Saturday p eked an agreeable i yes man who was known for These scenes show the local Odd Fellows (IOOF)- ence jumping on po itical matters. One night he chapte r in early Nashville Harvest Festival parades. Call (616) 945-5078 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 5 wj^nTTnnTTnTTTTTnnTTnTTTnTnTTTTnnTTTniiTTrnnTniTrnfflTT Vermontville news ilUlUlUUUJUlUUUllUUUUUUUlUUlUlUUUUUUiUUttUlUlU A reminder: food com­ modities pickup will be Wednesday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Con­ gregational Church. Eaton County Retired School Personnel are meeting Tuesday, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. for the “Great Eat-out.” Members should meet at the Vermontville Village Park, bring a dish to pass, table ser­ vice and their favorite drink. Millie Graffith of Carlisle Hwy. and Bert Harmon of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of Donna and Walt Wyskowski. Be Ben^ and Kim Wyskowski of Eaton Rapids are staying with their grand­ parents, Donna and Walt Wyskowski. Martha Zenke, Margaret Cook and Hermina Southern recently visited a cousin in Brown City. Carlyle Red of Alma is spending the week with his aunt and uncle, Hessel and Madelyn Forest. A senior citizen’s potluck dinner will be at the Vermont­ ville First Congregational Church. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and a bingo prize for the after dinner bingo game. Laurie Walters and Eddie Forest, both of Charlotte, were married Friday morning at the Eaton County Cour­ thouse. Guests included Laurie’s family, Mary and George Walters Jr., Duane, Kathy, and Missy Walters; Eddie’s family, Judy and Ed Forest and brother Lee Forest, his grandparents, Hessel and Madelyn Forest; and Eddie’s and Laurie’s friends, Noreen, Mike, Carla and Aaron Fell. Hair Toning Vermontville couple attend 'Art in the Park* Tanning Lake Odessa's Art in the Park July 2 drew faces from miles around for the annual festivities where George and Connie Steward of Vermontville were among the 160 craftspeople with items to sell. Here, they demonstrate for the large crowds how one of their product works to create huge bubbles. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Memories of the past, continued house shivered and then thundered from the shouts of laughter. People shook until they were sore, and the victim vociferated the loudest — his bump of conceit saved his face. Grunts and gobbles were indulged in by us kids even on our way home that night. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!!! 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Main Street Nashville 852-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 6 Royal Brothers receive Kiwanis4-H livestock award by Shelly Sulser Brothers Mike and Jason Royal of Lawrence Road near Nashville will show eight pigs at the Barry County Free Fair next week purchased with help of the Hastings Kiwanis Club through its annual award program for 4-H members. Mike, a 1988 Maple Valley High School graduate and Jason, a senior, were this year’s recipients ofthe annual Kiwinis Community Service Committee Award for a 4-H livestock project. The club provided $500 in the form of an interest-free loan for the brothers after the two had applied and were recommded for the award by the Barry County 4-H Livestock Committee and 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters. According to the guidelines of the award, the recipients are loaned the money which they pay back to the Kiwanis club when the animals are sold. Added profit from the sale helps to cover the care of the livestock, said Chairman of the Kiwanis Community Service Committee Phil Cotant. Jason and Mike bought their eight pigs at $55 each from B & B Pork Farm in Mid­ dleville, and both are members of the High Bank Prospectors 4-H Club, headed by their mother, Dorothy, who is also president of the Barry County 4-H Council. Mike has been ah active 4-Her for eight years, follow­ ed by Jason who now has six years of 4-H experience behind him. Both have receiv­ ed numerous awards for their various achievements through 4-H, and younger sister, Tina, is catching up. They live with their mother and father, Bruce, who was injured in a truck accident not long ago, leaving him without work. “The father has been off work and the committee met and discussed it and felt the boys could use a little help this Brothers Jason, left, and Mike Royal of near Nashville will show eight pigs at the Barry County Free Fair purchased through an award loan of $500 from the Hastings Kiwanis Club. 10% Off All July Orders year,” Cotant said. Cotant explained that when the award program began, it was primarly for beefprojects but because steers are so ex­ pensive, members with other animals such as poultry, sheep, swine and more, are also eligible. 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Michigan Rd. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-4108 320 Vermontville Hwy. Potterville, MI (517) 645-7607 194 Main St. Vermontville, MI (517) 726-0650 112 S. Main St. Olivet, MI (616) 749-2231 11628 Bunkerhill Rd. Pleasant Lake, MI (517) 769-2200 349 Main St. Rives Junction, MI (517) 569-3641 Mulliken celebrating centennial The Village of Mulliken is celebrating its first 100 years during the Mulliken Centennial Homecoming July 15, 16 and 17. The community is located in Sections 3, 4 and 9 in Roxand Township, in the extreme northern area of Eaton County. Mulliken owes its existance to the construction of the Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit Railroad. Before the railroad was built, the town of Hoytville was settled one mile south ofwhat is now Mulliken and was a thriving community. With the construction of the railroad many of the th ild f th houses and buildings in Hoyt­ ville were moved to the site one mile north. In 1888, Capt. Theodore E. Potter and his wife Dianthia (DeGraff), (e ra), moved move to to Roxana oxana (Roxand) Township from Vermontville. They purchas­ ed land and laid out the town of Mulliken. (This informa­ tion was obtained from the book ‘‘Portrait and Biographical Album,” published by Chapman Brothers, 1891). The United Brethren Church was under construc­ tion at the same time as the railroad. The church was in need of a bell for the belfrey. John Mulliken, a supervisor Vermontville Sunshine party is July 29 The annual Vermontville Sunshine Party will be held Friday, July 29, at the Ver­ montville Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. This annual event is spon­ sored by the Congregational and Methodist churches to honor the older ladies of the community. Everyone is welcomed to help honor these special women. The committee members this year are Janis Crane; Mary Fisher, chair­ man; Joan Hassleback; Mabel Shetenhelm; Shirley Stanton; and Ruth Ann Summers. of the railroad, said he would purchase a bell for the church, if the people would name the town “Mulliken.” This is, supposedly, how the town got its name. The first train passed through Mulliken, March 25, 1888. As of June 12, 1888, there was still no post office in Mulliken, mail was either mailed or picked up at Hoytville or Sebewa. In 1897, a newspaper was established and called the Mulliken News. The Bank of Mulliken commenced business in 1898. There was a grain elevator, hardware and lumber yard, beauty shop, barber shop and tavern in the downtown area. Most of the businesses moved to M-43, Vi mile south, when the depot was closed. Mulliken now is principally a residential town. The railroad is now a divi­ sion of the CXS system, with many trains passing through town each day. The centennial logo is a steam engine because if it were not for the railroad, Mulliken would not be on the Michigan Map. • WANTED — Cash In a Flash • • • 9 • • Air Compressor • Moving Dollys • American Made Hand and Power Tools • Home and Car Stereo Speakers • Refrigerators • Washers • Cassettes and Videotapes • VCRs • Baby Items IF IT’S ONE PIECE OR ALL GIVE ME A CALL! BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 ••••••••20•9• N•. M•a•in• S•t.•, N•a•sh•vi•lle•, M • •ich•ig•an• •• Welcome to Dish ’n Dat, your information source to the exciting world of Satellite Entertainment. This column is for you. Whether you’re just curious or you’re getting ready to take the step toward better TV it will help you be more informed. Remember, an informed decision is a wise decision. Each week I’ll answer your qestions and share information you may find helpful. Let’s start with some GREAT NEWS: A •NEW SATELLITE IS BORN! If you dish owners wonder where PASS went, here’s your answer. The Michigan sports channel with the TIGERS, LIONS, PISTONS and RED WINGS is now on satellite 53, channel 21, if your dish isn’t programmed for 53 give us a call. We can help. For all you non-dish owning Tiger fans why miss out? You can watch More Games, More Often. See how easy it can be. Call how, let’s talk about your TV future. phone - 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Frl, 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 7 Triiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiririiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Prom our readers Maple Valley School Board driving home with empty wagon? To the editor: Theft of flag was disgraceful! To the editor: Endsleys mark 60 years Russell and Marjorie Endsley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with friends and neighbors Sunday, July 3, at their home on Guy Road in Nashville. The Endsleys have one son, Rex, of Bellevue. They also have six grandchildren and 12 greatgranchildren. Russell Endsley and the former Marjorie Dingman were married July 3, 1928, in Battle Creek. They have lived in Barry County all their lives and were engaged in farming until 1968. Russell worked for Ernie Rasey, erecting pole buildings from 1968 un­ til retiring in 1973. Russell and Marjorie attended the Mayo School as children. After leaving the farm they purchased the Mayo School and converted it into their present home. Russell was an avid racoon hunter and trapper in the county for many years. Call the Maple Valley News today at 945-9554! For a fair deal on a new or used car or truck See me today at... LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIXIE /wwwwwwwwu CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 JIM & ERNIE'S FARM & GARDEN CENTER 301 S. Main, Nashville • 852-0770 TIMED-RELEASE 6 $E30(*J 14% Hog Crower & Finisher 3 M HUBBARD 50-lbs 50-lbs Calf Crower........... ............... $*/785f«t TRIUMPH Rabbit Pellets m $7.20 S 25-lbs Tuffy's High Protein 26% $ 70 25-lbs ft $3.95 PETFOODS GRAND CHAMPION Clearer than Clear Hoof Polish $ Blacker than Black Hoof Polish $ 375 375 Fair time has started... I Come on in we have all your supply needs. This all occurred on Friday night, the weekend of the Fourth of July. The village was left without its flags in front of its village offices because of the callousness of someone who wanted a souvenir for their bedroom wall at the expense of a lot of people who do care. Maybe, someday, the American flag will mean something to you and when or if it does, I hope you remember, with disgrace, what you did on Friday night the weekend of the Fourth of July 1988. on unloading until the wagon was empty. Then he drove home with an empty wagon. Now my question is, would not that “driving home with an empty wagon” be akin to the retention of the present adminstrator? Jim Erwin Nashville Can 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Daily Harold Woodman President Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica Maple Valley Chapter Vietnam memorialis a fitting tribute To the editor: Regrettably, we were unable to be present at the dedication of the Vietman Memorial. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to stand before it in the Historic Village Square. On that quiet summer evening, it seemed so fitting that the monument would be located in Vermontville. It is striking in its design and a esthetics. Its message is both sobering and poignant. The heroic service men who did return from Vietnam came home to an indifferent, often hostile reception. The Jane Fonda mentality had taken its toll. The point is not to debate the pros and cons of that con­ flict, but to reterate the fact that those who fought in it were worthy of the nation’s highest respect and honor. This was far too long in coming. Memorials such as this one are mute and lasting reminders of the terrible cost that was paid in defense of liberty. I know the families of many of the boys whose names are inscribed on this particular one. At one time there was a happy and special young man who was the milk hauler on our farm. His name is written there and it brought a tear to the eye and in the heart. I would like to congratulate all of the veterans and everyone who participated in the project. It was a labor of love and respect. $ Q 81 S S6 8-oz Flea &Tick Dip for Dogs WOLVERINE Do you remember the Viet­ nam War? Were you there? Did you know Ellis Austin? Whoever took the POW/MIA flag from in front of the village office in Ver­ montville definitely didn’t. Cdn. Austin was shot down over North Vietnam in 1966. The flag in Vermontville was in his honor and the others whose remains have never been returned to their families. If you had any respect for the sacrifice these people and their families have made over the years, you never would have touched their flag. You don’t even have any respect for our own country’s flag. You left that lying on the ground. Please print this old German folk tale “Til Eulenspiegel” for the edification and enjoy­ ment of the Maple Valley School Board members and their supporters: Til went with a team for wood. As he threw piece after piece on the wagon, he said, “If the horses can pull this piece, they can pull the next one. ’ ’ Reasoning thus, he kept on loading until the wagon was completely filled. Then he found that the horses were unable to pull the load. He proceeded to unload, saying, as he threw off piece after piece, “If they can’t pull this piece, they can’t pull the next one. Reasoning thus, he kept Miscellaneous YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy priming. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads I May God rest the soul of every young man who perish­ ed in far off Southeast Asia. May their sacrifices be remembered, and the deter­ mination in our hearts that they did not die in vain be ever before us. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner, District 1 STANTON'S ^PflUCTIOFtGCRS G RChLTORSMF CONSIDERING SELLING? 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NEW LISTING ON M-50 - Approx. 10 acres of of 69.71 acres that has been divided into five land with some trees. Good parcels. Good building sites with land contract terms. Nice building site. land contract terms. L-83. APPROX. 46 ACRES with super woods and L-79. 80 ACRES with approx. 40 tillable acres of flowing stream located on a paved road. rolling land and some woods. Contract terms available. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOUI Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 ■ tariy Birds 6:15 Jo A Marfa Andmn4524712 Chris Stanton-5434591 Danns SmitH52-9191 Cindy Dodittfr 7264605 Stem L Stanton-7264555 Bob Gardner-72S4331 Kathlnen J. SwaHlaisint) 321-3429 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page Area 4-Her's headed for state-wide events Admist preparations for the Eaton County 4-H Fair, a number of local 4-H’ers are participating in state-wide animal science activity July 12-22. Participating in the state 4-H Livestock Expo are Christina Priesman of Ver­ montville; Lynn Haigh of Garage Sale 8 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Nice clothes, all sizes, old radios, bike, some antiques. July 14 & 15, 9am to 5pm, 1 mile south of Nashville on M66, Linda Boldrey.______________ GARAGE SALE: Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, 8 a.m. to ? 187 Maple Street, Vermontville. Baby clothes, children’s and adult’s clothing, accordian and amplifier and many other items. Bellevue; and Kim Thompson from Vermontville. Rabbit Expo participants in­ clude Becca Wilford and Kris­ ty Boucher from Sunfield; and Brandy Wawiemia, Amy Jo Parish, Sara Parish, Sarah Mater, Cheri Laverty, Jeff Laverty, Foye Pierce, Marc Nehmer, Matt Nehmer, Joshua Bowers and Jonathon Bowers, all from Vermontville. Participating in the state 4-H Dairy Day activities are Lachelle Haigh from Bellevue; and Melissa Gillean, Kelly Gillean, and Shane Gillean all from Nashville. For more information on the state 4-H Animal Science week activities ctivities contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. The somewhat controversial building of a 50 by 50 foot addition to the Ver- Construction underway- RC montville Village Garage is now underway, whith contstruction expected to be pleted next week. Council members disputed over the size of the structure and whether approval was given to advertise for bids last December, which resulted in contractors walking out a council meeting with their bids. Everyday 8 pack $200 S199 KIDS $1°° CARTOONS ICE j.j.'s Party store - HOURS - 495 Main, Vermontville • 726-1312 • ♦ Sunday 9-11 Van Fossen Construction Co. of Potterville was awarded the job of building a new addition to the Vermontville Village Garage in May. GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY 8 REASONS Community Notices GROVE BIRTH­ DAY CLUB The club will meet Tuesday, J uly 19 at the Maple Grove Commun­ ity Building on M-66. Joyce Starring and Ann Schantz are on the committee. Clara Pennock will bring the birthday cake. Pot luck dinner at 12:30. MAPLE ...to get your prescriptions at Mace Pharmacy. — — — — — — — — Fast Friendly Service Computer Record Keeping Most Insurance Co. Accepted Full Line of Health & Beauty Aids 10% Discount for Senior Citizens R.X. Price Comparison Welcomed Good Neighbor Products Available Convenience Parking NEW SUMMER HOURS: JUNE—JULY—AUGUST 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday MAPLE VALLEY CO-OP NURSERY now taking applica­ tions for the 88-89 school year. Call Rachel Curtis 852-9271 or Kim Campbell 726-0269. MAPLE VALLEY BAND BOOSTERS MEETING: Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in the Band Room. Help Wanted I WANT YOU! to be a Christ­ mas Around the World Demon­ strator. For information call B.J. at 616-795-9225._____ JULY PAINT SALE OmE w All H.W.I. Off Paint Products Interior Paint • Exterior Paint Primers • Exterior Stain • Polyurethane • Varnish . — Sale Good the Entire Month ofJuly — Celebrate Vermontville's Hometown Days July 16th and 17th NOTE: We wiflbe closed Sunday, July 17. Anyone interested in playing softball during Hometown Days - contact Doug at the Hardware Store 726-1121. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 SOUTH MAIN VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN THORNAPPLE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL is accepting resumes for a teach­ er for the fall semester. Inter­ ested applicants please call 765-3149. “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service” HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lost & Found LOST: Gray long haired cat in vacinity of Scipio and Mason Roads. If seen please call 852-1795. Sadly missed. 131 S. Main Street Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & color coordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845M nAp Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 SS/PX �MAPLE VALLEY MAPLE CONCRETE VALLEY ENTRANCE PRODUCTS, INC. Corry Ohler with mason of “new sign” Dick Fast Left to right, owners Corry Ohler, Ted Ohler, Ron Ohler. Heatilators, Eldorado Stone, Mortar*5.10 type M’S.TO, Cement*6.05. 8” Blocks 67* • 10” Blocks 87* • 12” Blocks 95* BASED ON TRUCKLOAD QUANTITIES — 20 MILE RADIUS *4.25 *6.90 Chimney Blocks: 8x8 $3.35 • 8x12 Flue Liners: 8x8 *4.70 • 8x12 Maple Valley Concrete Products, Inc. South Side of Nashville on M-66 PHONE: (517) 852-1900 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 10 Eaton County 4-H-FFA Fair gets underway July 23-30 All through Eaton County, 4-H and FFA youth are put­ ting finishing touches on pro­ jects they have been working on during the past year and will be displaying at the 1988 fair, scheduled for July 23-30 at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The fair gives the young people a chance to demonstrate what they have accomplished in their projects and to have their exhibits evaluated by judges. The fair is a highlight ofthe 4-H’ers year as the 4-H pro­ gram encourages all youth to experience many different ac- large tent in the livestock Former 4-H’ers can request area. The annual dog show special fair passes from the will precede the cat show, extension office and come and beginning at 1 p.m. in the enjoy several special activities horse show arena. scheduled for Friday, July 29, At the back of the including the alumni reunion fairgrounds one can also visit time from 4 to 6 p.m. the livestock project exhibits. Fair visitors also are invited Poultry, rabbits, horses and to relax in the Dixon 4-H Mini ponies, sheep, dairy, swine, Park and enjoy the beauty of goats and beef animals will be evergreens and flowers groomed. The various pro- located throughout the jects will be judged daily and fairgrounds. complete judging schedules 4-H youth again will be are available at both the fair featured in the fifth state­ office and the Cooperative sanctioned Eaton County 4-H Extension Service Office. Rodeo on Thursday, July 28. The 4-H Council again will Slack will be run at 10 a.m. operate the “Food Shack,” and the grandstand show will which for the first time will begin at 7 p.m. 4-H members feature daily specials and the from 13 counties throughout traditional Friday chicken Michigan will compete. barbecue. 4-H’ers also will share their Friday also has been talents during the 4-H Talentt designated as the second an­ Contest, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. nual 4-H Alumni Day. in the community tent. On Friday, July 29, at 7:35 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirTT p.m., the 4:H Parade of Champions will take place in front of the grandstand, followed by the 4:H awards tivities and educational oppor­ will decorate their booths to tunities. The fair also em­ the theme ofthe fair, “Golden phasizes family involvement Opportunities Await With 4-H and volunteerism. & You in ’88”. The variety of The Eaton County 4-H Fair­ exhibits showcases how 4-H is board, 4-H Council and the for all youth, regardless if Cooperative Extension Ser­ they live in the city of coun­ vice staff is inviting everyone try. An addition to the fair to the 1988 4-H Fair. There will be a display of projects will be more than 1,000 ex­ done by 4-H Cloverbuds who hibits and many animal pro­ are ages 6 to 8 year. jects and shows to see. While at the fair, people 4-H club booths full of such may stop in at the Cooperative projects as woodworking, Extension Service Booth and photography, foods, draw­ 4-H Information Table in the ings, crafts, and more will be Exhibit Building and learn located in the large green Ex­ bout their educational pro­ hibit Building near the front of grams and 4-H throughout the the fairgrounds. The clubs county. For information about the fair, ask the fair office, located at the front of the Ex­ hibit Building. The second annual 4-H Cat Show is scheduled for Sun­ day, July 24 at 3 p.m. in the BOBBIE’S • Nashville July is the time to sign up for our ... 1-517-852-0940 Engagements- Yearly Tanning Memberships Join for ... 6 MONTHS ... s175.00 & $1 1 YEAR ... $300.00 & $1 a Thompson - Rugg Easy payment plan. Hope M. Thompson, daughter of Parmer and Rosemary Thompson of Nashville, will marry Russell Rugg, son of Robert Rugg of Battle Creek and Joanne Rugg of Bellevue. The bride-elect is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School. The prospective bridegroom is a 1981 graduate of Bellevue High School and Celebrating 9 years in Manicuring & Nail Extensions s3500 New Sets All Nail Polishes 3 for 3 Special Ends July 26 Toning Visits Special $ E00 i°r July S/100 * v^it IVIA r L C V ALLLI Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE MEMBERS OF BARRY- Homer Winegar, & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE GRlGroduate Realtors Institute * EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER......... WARREN TRAVOLI............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST .Eves. 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 JUST LISTED • FULLER HEIGHTS RANCH HOME BUILT IN 1972 8 rooms total, family room w/ fireplace in basement, Andersen windows, some appliances included. Call for appointment to see! (N-276) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY” $47,500 FOR “MINI-FARM” east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) acres, well kept, 3 bedroom home, excellent location on blacktop road. Older hip roof barn included. (CH-217) IS FISHING YOUR HOBBY? Better look this one over! Approx. 350-ft. on Cedar Creek. 2 bedroom ranch home, mam floor laundry, 1 % car garage. Private, wooded setting. Call Sandy. (CH-266) VACANT PARCELS: Scott - Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of Maple Grove Road, Nashville, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Julie Lorraine, to Brian Scott. Scott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scott ofThomapple Lake Road, Nashville. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The prospective bride­ groom is employed at Hoover Universal in Charlotte. An Aug. 13 wedding is be­ ing planned. NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 acres. (CH-262) summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. For Sale Automotive NEW LISTING • LAKEFRONT COT- TAGE - LAKE ODESSA - 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Immediate posses- sion. Call "Doc" for an appointment to see! (CH-277) 4 dr., p.b., p.s., auto., air, tilt, cruise, $0/1 Eft p.w., 1 owner, low mi....................................... *o4t>U 1986 BUICK Century Custom 4 Dr. auto., p.b., p.s., tilt, air, cruise, p.l., 1 owner, sharp ..................................... *CO09E5UA $ 1986 CHEV 1/a Ton 4x4 V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., cruise, ti>0We(|n IE stereo, extra sharp, low mi.. ........... I UjHjv 1986 chevy 1/2 Ton Scottsdale This truck is like new, has ice cold air, V-8 engine, p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, aux. tank................................. 40490 *$8O9O5EU/\ 1986 BUICK Sky ha wk Coupe Red, 4 cyl., auto., air, p.s., p.b., cruise, tilt, 1 owner, sharp $6450 1985 FORD F-150 XL 1/a Ton Sharp truck with only 23,000 mi. powerful 300 cu. in. 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., AM/FM radio Cwaifa & cloth seats.................................................... *7950 1985 DODGE D-150 1/a Ton Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 engine, p.s., p.b............ s6450 1985 FORD ESCOrt 2 Dr. Hatchback, excellent 1 owner car, never smoked in, 4 cyl., 4 spd., p.s., p.b., deluxe stereo * jifa cass. radio, sunroof, rear defogger *4450 1985 Somerset Regal 2 Dr Limited COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this 33 ACRES - $20,000! EXCELLENT HUNTING AREA - Maple Valley School District. (VL-260) (VL-252) is employed by Johnson’s Work Bench of Charlotte. The wedding has been scheduled for Sept. 17 at the Methodist Church in Bellevue. 10 IS ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ VILLE - Partially wooded, well and septic. (VL-256) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. 1987 celebrity Eurosport eaton board of relators Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker USED CAR SPECIALS a Visit Visit program. These activities will be held between the two Helen Cornelius grandstand shows. The livestock auction will be held in the big sale tent Thursday, July 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Here is an opportunity to select some choice meat at the sale and support youth programs. The eighth Eaton County 4-H small animal auction will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30. This sale includes chickens, ducks, geese, goats, rabbits and turkeys. Also on Saturday, the livestock sweepstakes showmanship finals will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the small animal sweepstakes showmanship contest at 12:30 p.m. There is also a full schedule of additional grandstand shows, as well as many commercial exhibits to view and rides to enjoy. Another new feature will be daily pig races, located in a tent near the ex­ hibit building. LIVESTOCK FARM - 177 ACRES Barry County. Many good buildings, include nice 2 story, 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. 140 acres till­ able. Land contract terms. (F-230) J DAY CARE: I have room for your children in my home, lots of love, balanced diets, daily activi­ ties, close to school. Phone 852-1528. ___________ RED HOT BARGAINS! Drug dealers* cars, boats, planes repo’d. Surplus. Your area. Buyers Guide. (1) 805-687-6000 ext S-6574. 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt, cruise, p.w., p.l., AM/FM stereo, 1 owner, like new. *7250 1983 OLDS 98 Regency Brougham V-8, auto., ice cool air, full power 1 owner, 57,000 mi..................................... ’7r4a5f0a c 1979 Mercury Monarch 2 Dr. 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., cruise, air, sharp, clean car................................... ’$2A1 *a 50 1979 AMC Concord 2 Dr. DL 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM, 1 owner, 69,000 mi ....................... , 1979 CHEV Va Ton Short BOX 6 cyl., 3 speed ’950 ’1550 1972 CADILLAC Eldorado Convertible, 8.2 liter 500 cu. in. V-8, front wheel drive, loaded . »5450 WE BUY USED CARS MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 PHONE - 517-852-1910 PARTS * SALES • SERVICE �y Th* **op*< VeAe; Num. NmAhOs. TMMdo . My 12. 1988 — Pog* 11 Vermontville Pee Wee baseball team grabs titl e Royston. Jeff Braden and Rit­ chie Krebs. Other conches who assisted in the sweahenng near 100 degree Il-hour match includ­ ed Mark Shook. Don Blakely and Russ Cerny. Vermontville. which has four boys Pee Wee teams. was invited to send three teams rrwuiinng of seven, eight and nine year old players to the games. Those three teams under the couching of King. ±7.3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ’ 19 Rusiness Services Sieve Duffy and Tony Wawjeruu drew names to divide up the fourth team under Coach Russ Cerny in order to allow all eligible players to participate. accor­ ding to Cerny. Wawernia's team, mootville number 3. third place in the tournament faOmnug Woodland number LEE'S TV REPAIR Service in VennonrrtUe. 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Main, Vermontville — OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 8 to 5 J St. w" W 3 V Jr ..*501 �Th* Maple Valley New* Nathalie, Tuesday July 12. 1988 — Page 12 Special Minutes BOARD OF EDUCATION Admint*lrofion Building — June 28, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Prevent: C. Viele Sr., R. Ewing, W. Flower, R. Tobias, C Wolff, 8 Pino. Absent: J. Brumm, D. Hawkins. 1. Opening. The meeting was called to order by President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance as listed above. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Ewing to approve the minutes of the special meeting of June 16, 1988. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. 3. Bills: Mr. Case, architect, gave a brief explana­ tion regarding check #1530 and a motion was mode by Tobias, supported by Flower to approve the passing bills payable from general fund in the amount of $44,982.98. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. 4. Bids - Roof Repair: Architect Randy Case presented to the board the one bid which he hod received for the roof repair work at Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Elementary Gymnasium. The bid was opened by Secretary Pino from Norman H. Davis, Builder, in the amount of $112,952.33. The bid was referred to Architect Randy Case for NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING July 21,1988 • 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: John Kent has requested a variance to construct a garage on his property located at 716 Kellogg. The property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracey, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals S 6. 7. 8. review. Mr. Case will report back to the board by July 11, 1988. Maintenance: There was discussion regarding ground maintenance. A motion was made by Flower, supported by Ewing to authorize C. Wolff and G. Aldrich to have the water drainage at the southwest corner at Fuller School corrected. Ayes: Ail. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. Executive Session: Motion was made by Tobias, supported by Flower to go into executive session as recommended by Attorney Farrell to discuss the committee meeting with Attorney MocLean and Attorney Farrell regarding the job description and contract offered to Dr. Schug. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Flower, Ewing, Viele, Tobias and Pino. Nays: None. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. Time: 7:30 p.m. Open Session: Open Session: Time 8:08 p.m. Employment - V. Schug: Motion made by Flower, supported by Tobias to direct Board President Viele to give Dr. Victor Schug a letter advising that he will no longer be employed by the Maple Valley Schools as of June 30, 1988 due to the fact that he did not accept the offer of Administrative Assistant. Ayes: Ewing, Flower, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Pino. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. 9. Committee Report; Ron Tobias, Chairperson of the Labor Management Committee, reported on the Committee Meeting regarding discipline at Fuller Elementary which was held June 20, 1988. Mr. Tobias reported the Board Policy Committee will review the discipline policy and report back to the Board at the regular August meeting. 10. Superintendent Position: Superintendent Wolff announced that after much consideration and consulting with many community members and staff members that he would accept the offer of Superintendent of Schools for the 1988-89 school year. There was applause and a thank you extended to Mr. Wolff. 11. Adjournment: Motion made by Tobias, suppor­ ted by Ewing to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:15 p.m. Ayes: All present. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. Beatrice Pino, Secretary Board of Education. PROPOSED MINUTES - These minutes are subject to approval at the Organizational Meeting, July 11, 1988. Basektball shoot-out held in Nashville June 24 A 3-on-3 basketball tourna­ ment was held Saturday. June 24 at Maple Valley High School. This tournament was sponsored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters to raise money for boy's basket­ ball warm-ups. The tournament featured mostly Maple Valley Alumni. Fourteen teams participated in the Open Division with each participant receiving a Maple Valley Shoot-Out shirt. Winners of first place and a trip to a Detroit Tigers baseball game were Ryan Trowbridge, Gary Reid, Larry Lubitz and Ed Bloch. Reid and Trowbridge are 1985 graduates of Maple Valley. Larry Lubitz is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School, played college ball at Winners in the Maple Valley three-on-three tournament were (top, left to right) Ryan Trowbridge, Ed Bloch, Larry Lubitz and Gary Reid. Runners up were (bottom, left to right) Jim Byron, Jeff Kunkel, Travis Faulds and Greg Clone. Jerry Reese makes the presentation. INFORMATION Recent inquiries indicate that there may be misunderstanding regarding our policies about visiting, and perhaps other funeral arrangement matters as well. of Bellevue. Golf Course are Travis Faulds Winners of second place (1987 Holt), Greg Clone and a free round of golf (1985 Eaton Rapids), Jeff donated by Mulberry Fore Kundcl (1986 Eaton Rapids), and Jim Byron (1984, Eaton Rapids). This tournament raised ap­ proximately $300 toward the warm-ups which will cost Magician Gary Flegal and across the county. Then stay $1,496. Larry Filter, Tony and listen to “ Music In Love Daphna will be performing at Joostberm, Jerry Reese and Senior Citizens Day, Wednes­ Minstries,” performed by Bob Joseph wish to thank all day, July 27, at the Eaton Beth Mezey, a contempory contestants and the Orvin County 4-H Fair at 10:30 gospel singer. Moore family for their help. a.m. in the community tent. “Magic shows take us away from the everyday world for a short while and while we’re Salvage and Surplus Groceries there, the impossible becomes and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. possible,” says Flegal. or o 3Vi miles il west of M-50 Everyone is invited to at­ OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays tend this free one-hour pro­ gram, part of the Senior Waldbaum’s Citizens Day activities at the CORN OESCL E fair. Senior Citizens are en­ Spaghetti & Meatballs, Beef FLAKES couraged to bring their grand­ Ravioli, Dinosaurs, children and enjoy together Beefaroni, ABC’s & 1, 2, 3’s this fun entertainment. & Roller Coasters Other activities have been 15-oz. planned to help celebrate Viva Italian Senior Citizens Day. Right after the magic show, a DRESSING special program on identify­ ing antiques will be offered. CINNAMON Gary Derow of the Wooden IMPERIALS Kellogg’s Skate in Okemos, will be the speaker. He encourages those ALL­ attending to bring in antiques BRAN for identification. 13.8-oz. At 1 p.m., in the communi­ Zapper’s ty tent is the awards assembly BUBBLE­ BUBBLE to honor the outstanding GUM 4 senior citizen volunteers from Oakland University and is presently playing semi-pro ball in Denmark. Ed Bloch is a 1978 graduate Magician to visit Eaton Fair Our first objective is always to provide the services that are requested. But with customary family approval, all friends and relatives are welcome at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. any day of the week. Most families make funeral arrangements infrequently. Naturally questions are raised about what to do and to expect. Let us answer your questions and concerns directly, before the need arises. Knowing will help you be more comfortable dur­ ing difficult times. That's why we are here. RICHARD A. GENTHER Resident Director VOGT CHAPEL 517*852-0840 A Golden Rule Funeral Home farmerboysmarket Chef Boyardee Seven Seas. 49c 59'1 091 79' �Unique show continues to grow, attracts visitors nationwide WW wXX® wx x®h W W mW CotfCausemTiri* j j ((WEl* H J. ft wo*1®® witfl)'®. si,* ft Fiberfest celebrating fifth year located in Hastings Fiberfest has nothing to do with bran. And growing numbers of people from across the United States know that. Fiberfest '88, set for Aug. 12-13 at the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings, spotlights fiber-producing animals and the clothing, art and household items that can be made from their fiber. Now in its fifth year, Fiberfest has seen continuous growth, says Don Drummond, who, along with his wife, Sue, founded Fiberfest. Besides a growing number of visitors, Fiberfest has also had a growing number of events, activities and animals. Guests can learn how to spin, weave and card wool in free hands-on demonstra­ tions. Or watch as wool is shorn off a sheep's back, and in a couple hours is trans­ formed into a fashionable shawl in the sheep to shawl contest. Visitors can get close-up Views of llamas, possibly alpacas (a cousin of the llama), sheep dogs, Angora goats, Angora rabbits and a variety of sheep. The ani­ mals are shown in competi­ tion, used in demonstrations or auctioned off to first­ time buyers or experienced ranchers who travel from other states with their trailers in tow to buy the animals here. More than 50 sales booths fill at least three buildings, featuring raw fiber, sup­ plies, and finished fiber pro­ ducts such as afghans, com­ forters, sweaters, scarves, rugs, hats and shawls, and numerous other items rela­ ted to fiber and the unique animals. Several workshops are available, including those on raising the fiber-producing animlas, blending fibers, spinning, weaving and dye­ ing, felt making and even a workshop on taxes and the small farm. A fashion show will fea­ ture clothing made from natural fibers, and a fiber arts show will let visitors see the creativity of novice and expert fiber craftsmen. A new feature at this year’s festival will be a lamb and goat roast.This sit-down meal is open to the entire family, and is scheduled for Friday evening. After moving to their Freeport farm in 1982, the Drummonds began raising Angora goats. Because scant literature was available for raising Angora goats in the northern United States (the animals had predominantly been farmed in Texas), Sue Drummond decided to write a book, Angora Goats the Northern Way, now in its second printing. Through book sales and contacts, the Drummonds knew they were not the only ones interested in fiber. Because the rolling hills of Barry County are best suited for pasturing animals, inclu­ ding Angora goats, which were then being introduced to Michigan, the Drum­ monds felt a fiber festival would be successful in Hast­ ings. They also wanted to put a focus on the county seat. Through the county's Joint Economic Development Co­ mmission, Don Drummond applied for a "Yes Michi­ gan" tourism grant from the State of Michigan, and received a $6,000 grant to hold the first Fiberfest. Over 100 communities ap­ plied for tourism grants and only 14 were awarded. The first year, Drummond said a couple thousand peo­ ple from 13 states attended. He estimates that 6,000 to 7,000 people attended last Battle Creek Kiwanis queen pageant open to area women John ter Avest, chairman of the citizenship services com­ mittee of the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek has announced that candidates for the 1988 International Festival Queen are being sought. The Kiwanis 1988 Interna­ tional Festival Queen com­ petition is open to any woman 16 years of age or older who is a resident of Calhoun Coun­ ty or a county immediately ad­ jacent to Calhoun County as of Aug. 21. The candidates can be single or married, and need not be citizens of the United States. The Kiwanis International Festival Queen Pageant will be held Aug. 21- at McCamly Place in Battle Creek. The candidates will be judged on talent (which can include sew­ ing and cooking), beauty and authenticity of native dress, personality and appearance. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of can­ didates should be mailed by Aug. 1 to: Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek, John ter Avest Agency inc., 9 N. McCamly, Battle Creek 49017, Attn: In­ ternational Festival Queen. Candidates may be nominated by their friends, relations or businesses, or ap­ ply directly. There is no upper age limit on candidates: therefore, women of all ages are encouraed to participate. year's show, coming from 40-some states. 'T guess the best part about Fiberfest is that all those people come from all those different places just for fiber," says Drummond. "That’s fascinating to me." When Drummond applied for the grant, he said a fiber festival in Hastings would serve several purposes, which, after five years, still hold. The "Say Yes to the Fiber of Michigan" grant, he wrote, would promote the sale ofMichigan-made natu­ ral fiber products and art; promote, the use of natural fiber in clothing and art; provide incentive for rais­ ing high quality fiber ani­ mals with an ultimate goal of making "the Hastings show the prestige regional event for fiber animals;" and promote and assist in the development ofgood animal husbandry practices. "We’re hitting those ob­ jectives just beautifully," says Drummond. "We’ve got a ways to go, but we’re right on track." He adds that Hastings is fulfilling its goal of being the prestige regional event. 136th Annual Hastings "We are the Fiberfest, particularly for Angora goats (and now Angora rabbits) outside of Texas," he says. "There isn’t any­ thing like this that we know of in this region." Not all of the grant money was spent at that first Fiberfest, says Drummond, and what wasn't used was returned. "The state made a very good investment when it invested in Fiberfest," he claims. All events and plans for the show are made by a committee of volunteers who meet monthly, begin­ ning in January. While many of the volunteers live in the Barry County area, others come from as far away as Cedar, Mason, Goodrich, Fowler, Hamil­ ton, White Cloud and Pinck­ ney. For more information on Fiberfest or a schedule of events, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, P.O. Box 236, Hastings, MI 49058; or the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. BARRY COUNTY Saturday, July 16 thru Saturday, July 23 HOMEMAKER'S DAY DEMOLITION DERBY Thursday, July 21 9:00 A.M. FIGURE 8 Mon., July 18 8:00 P.M. Grandstand: Show Arena *6 Erl., July 22 8:00 P.M. Grandstand: MUD RUN! sat., July 23 <6 TRACTOR AND PICKUP PULL 4:00 P.M. wed., July 20 ♦ 7 p.m. Grandstand admission $too $600 Farm stock Tractor Pull Following HORSE PULL Tuesday, July 19 7:00 P.M. Thursday, July 21 7:30 P.M. WCUZ/TRUE VALUE Country Showdown Thursday, July 21 Show Arena • Free Admission £ Central United Methodist Church — LAKE ODESSA — Annual chicken bbq Friday, July 15 5:30 P.M. ADULTS...s500’lCHILDREN ...s2 TAKE-OUTS AVAILABLE KID'S DAY Tuesday, July 19 W.G.WADE 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. M.* SHOWS Special Discounts ts on All Rides �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 14 Nashville Little League baseball and softball team thanks players Market, Cappon Shell, Wheeler Marine, Kent Oil Co., Hickey Electric, Charlies Southend, Nashville Hardware, Auto & Farm Store, Mulberry Fore, Jim & Ernies Farm & Garden, Maple Valley Implement Inc., Oties, Sherrill Herman (Rep. for House of Lloyds), Powers Service, Country Kettle, Good Time Pizza, Maple Valley Standard, Maple Valley Concrete Inc., Mace The Nashville Little League baseball and softball wish to thank their players, coaches and parents for helping to make the 50/50 raffle and the benefit dance a success. The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Ken Symonds. We would also like to thank the follow­ ing businesses for donating the numerous gifts that was raffled off at the dance. Nashville Dental Clinic, Mussers Service, Carl’s Super NOTICE of Vermontville Hometown Days set for this weekend! Pharmacy, Eaton Federal Savings. Mirrors Image, Maple Leaf Florist, Country Video, Clays Dinner Bell, C-Store, Sandy’s Barber Shop, Jack Pearl’s, ABC Dairy Delight, Mirrors Image. A special thank-you goes to the Nashville VFW Post 8260 for all their support. And to Terry Kellogg, President of the League, for his donation of time, support and for always being there to help out where needed. We all ap­ preciate the work you have done. Vermontville residents can be treated to homespun fun in the form of a community pic­ nic this weekend during Ver­ montville’s third Hometown Days July 16-17 in the public park. Kids’ events will take place Saturday when old fashioned games are scheduled to take place on the Methodist Church lawn, beginning in the early afternoon. Following church services on Sunday, a potluck picnic will be held in the park. Par­ ticipants are being asked to br­ ing a dish to pass and their own table service. Pop will be available for sale. Although details of other activities were unavailable at press time Monday, Village President Beverly “Sue’’ Villanueva has noted that planners of the event are at­ tempting to organize a pie baking contest for Sunday. Softball games are also on the agenda for Sunday as well as a 2:30 p.m. waterball con­ test by the fire department. HEARING PUBLIC July 21, 1988 • 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Gary Stambaugh has requested a special use permit to construct a steel wall liner pool on his property located at 263 W. Fuller Street. The Property is presently zoned PUD. Ron Bracy, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 !4 " pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-037 ■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Youngsters at last year's Hometown Days competed in a pie eating contest. A number of kids' games arc scheduled to take place this Saturday during the village's third annual event. Ex-Vermontville man wins accounting firm's promotion Kevin S. Kilpatrick, formerly ofVermontville, has been promoted to tax manager at the Battle Creek office of Price Waterhouse, a leading international accounting organization. He will be responsible for directing client tax planning and compliance for the firm’s audit clients, as well as for consulting on corporate, in­ dividual and estate tax plann­ ing matters. Kilpatrickjoined the firm in August 1983 after graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of business administration degree with a major in accounting. He resides with his wife in Kalamazoo. According to John F. 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She plays acoustic guitar and sings country-flavored gospel songs. She played at last year’s Hastings SummerFest and sings at area churches. There is no admission charge for the concert, although a free will offering will be received. St. Edwards church of Lake Odessa holding open house July 17 St. Edwards Church of Lake Odessa is holding an open house July 17 from 2-4 p.m., to view the recent remodeling benediction of the Blessed. Sacrament and Reading of The Word, will open the service followed by refreshments. COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE. MICHIGAN — PHONE — — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 10000000000000000000000000000000000919001 PARTS & SERVICE tPichartls • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE —- We senice all brands 543-8332 ---------------------------- appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Wall family to play at Sunfield church July 17 The Sunfield Church of the Brethren invites the public to a drive-in service, Sunday, July 17, at 7 p.m. The church is located two miles south of Sunfield, on the comer of Sunfield Road and St. Joe Hwy. A freewill offer­ ing will be taken. MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MATTAG ★ KITCHEN AIO ★ FRIGIMIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF *WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS ★GIBSON ★TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT *JENN AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable t Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 12, 1988 — Page 15 Many attend Gas, Steam Engine Show Richard Nashville, Chaffee of driving this small tractor, was one of many to Park's steam weekend. takes Charlton attend antique gas engine show Here, and last Chaffee part in the parade around the park, pulling Tim Rohde of Grass Lake and Tshecomah Fisher of Hastings. Obituary A. Stanley Baxter SS ««i dim nWMM Bi® HASTINGS - A. Stanley Baxter, 74,1919 N. Broadway, Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 6 at his residnece. Mr. Baxter was bom on June 20, 1914 in Jefferson Co., Indiana, the son of Oliver and Bertha (Sipe) Baxter. He was raised in Columbus, Ohio and attended schools there graduat­ ing in 1932 from Columbus High School. He was married to Edna Mae Harrison on June 20, 1935. He was employed at the Kenney Paper Co. in Colum­ bus, Ind. for over 30 years. He served as president of the company for 10 years before his retirement in 1979 when he moved to Hastings. He was employed for a short time at the Barry County Lumber Co. and for the past several years, until his death, served as Internsl Auditor for the National Bank ofHastings. He was a member and Elder ofthe First Presbyterian Church and a long time member ofthe F & AM. Mr. Baxter is survived by his wife, Edna Mae, one son, Dr. William Baxter, M.D. of Hastings; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Ruth Myers of Taylors­ ville, Ind.; and one brother, Norman Baxter of Elmhurst, Ill. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Clyde Baxter. Funeral services were held Friday, July 8,1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Found­ ation, 232 W. Grand St., Hast­ ings, MI. 49058. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Clean carpets upstairs or down with ease... Rent the All New Portable rinseHvac. CARPET CLEANNG SYSTBM Large rear wheels scale steps indoors and out. Rotary brush action loosens ground-in dirt while the powerful suction lifts It out... all at a low cost. A The Maple Valley Future Farmers of America Chapter ter, alon along with with the the Hastins Hastings FFA sponsored a petting zoo at Charlton Park Saturday, under the direction of Maple Valley FFA Advisor Gordon Swinson. Members provided animals for the zoo, including pigs, goats, ducks, and a cow. HASTINGS CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE WANTS YOU ... TO SAVE MONEY EX. • Aries • Reliants • Lancers • Shadows • Sundance #1 EX. #2 1988 DODGE OMNI DODGE OMNI High back seating , dual recliners, auto., power steering power brakes, rear window defrost, stereo, front wheel drive. 5 speed, front wheel drive. 7 yr. 70,000 mi. warranty 7 yr./70,000 mi. warranty SdI C19E OO O MONTH 0 Down at 10% for 60 months $«1■ AHFC 00 MONTH 0 Down at 10% for 60 months EXAMPLE NO. 3 1988 PLYM. 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Main, Vermontville 726-0640 NEW SUMMER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DOUBLE COUPONS EVERY WEDNESDAY DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50° or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — r � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-07-19.pdf f2506f12c01447b4b33df8f741231900 PDF Text Text 49osa Libra Library HaStin’s itreet reet PUBUC L1BKAKX Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 490$|B P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 8OUTJ - URCH STREET XASTlNGlTiidni®Aif‘I«MB William Flower named M.V. School Board president8 by Shelly Sulser New Maple Valley Board of Education President William Flower hopes to see the board working together in unity dur­ ing his coming year in that of­ fice, he said Friday. Formerly the board’s vice president, Flower was elected at the group’s organizational meeting Monday (July 11) to serve as chairman of the school board, while former president Charles Viele swit­ ched hats with Flower to become the vice chair. - Board members also voted to elect former treasurer Jerry Brumm to serve as secretary and trustee Dick Ewihg is now the board’s treasurer. Former secretary Beatrice Pino is now a trustee, as is David Hawkins. Some important decisions facing the board in the coming year, Flower noted, include alleviating an overcrowding problem and deciphering new state mandates for asbestos management systems. “I’d like to see this asbestos abatement project out of the way,” he said. “We don’t know where we stand basically...it’s a dark horse we don’t understand.” Flower said adhering to state guidelines is difficult for all school districts due to the cost to hire qualified firms for the purpose of identifying non-fryable asbestos in the buildings. About the lack of space, particularly in Maple Valley’s elementary buildings, Flower said he hopes a solution soon can be reached. “We’re basically working for the kids,” he said. “And I think the elementary itself is the most important part of our whole operation. Ifwe’ve got­ ta squeeze ’em to teach ’em, we’re not giving them a fair shot.” Flower added that he hopes to work on accentuating the positive aspects ofthe district. “In our area, the school is the biggest business we have,” he said. “The school is usually what people look at when they consider moving into a community. If we sit and fight amongst ourselves all the time, people will .move out of the district and that will cost us some dollars and cents.” Also at the meeting, Superintendent Carroll Wolff informed the board that a new portable classroom, purchased by the district for use at Fuller Street Elementary, has been vandalized. “It hadn’t been up two days when somebody did some writing on it and on one ofthe old ones,” Wolff said. Wolff said the older relocatable building received the worst of the vandalism and will have to be repainted. Junior-senior high school principal Larry Lenz said two juvenile suspects from another school district, believed to have broken several windows in the high school and spray painted obscenities on the out­ side of the building last fall, are being prosecuted through the Eaton County courts. Lenz said he was impressed with the time spent by Michigan State Police in­ vestigators to solve the case and noted that restitution of Continued on page 2 M.V. School Board maintains Schug wasn't fired by Shelly Sulser Maple Valley Board of Education members at a meeting last week protested a July 5 headline in the Maple Valley News which said that former Curriculum Coor­ dinator Dr. Victor Schug has been fired from the district. Board President Bill Flower said he resented the headline, claiming that Schug was not fired, but merely was inform­ ed he was no longer employed by the district because he did not accept a contract offer for another job in the school system after the curriculum coordinator’s post was eliminated. “I had no problem with the story, but the headline was completely wrong,” Flower said. “We (the board and Schug) failed to come to an agreement on a new contract.” During the board’s unsuc­ cessful search for a replace­ ment for then-retiring Superintendent Carroll Wolff, who since has been rehired for another year, it eliminated Schug’s post of curriculum coordinator, saying the new superintendent should possess strong curriculum skills. After deleting the curriculum position, the board offered Schug a contract for job called “administrative assistant,” with denial of tenure, to assist the superintendent, the director of transportation, facilities and equipment, and other ad­ ministrators with various assignments. Schug claimed in a petition to the Michigan Tenure Com­ mission that the job descrip­ tion offered contained voluminous duties “impossi­ ble of accomplishment by any mortal being.” He also said the new post eliminated many benefits previously enjoyed. Schug did not respond to the board regarding his accep­ tance or rejection of the offer by the specified deadline and no agreement was reached in a negotiation session between the two sides June 21. The board had.voted at a meeting June 28 to send a let­ ter to Schug informing him that he would no longer be employed by the Maple Valley Schools after June 30, 1988. c Continued page 5 Barn fire burns 5,200 bales of straw Martha Zemke watches with a fireman on a break as others from three departments battle to extinguish the flames. by Shelly Sulser and Jean Gallup The extremely dry condi­ tions the area is blamed for contributing to a blazing bam fire near Vermontville last Thursday, fire officials said. A spark from a tractor ex­ haust is believed to have ig­ nited the straw on a nearby hay wagon, and once started, rapidly spread to the bam owned by Martha Zemke at 6089 Brown Rd. The Vermontville, Charlotte and Nashville Fire departments fought the fire for five hours and used 38,000 gallons of water to put out the extremely smoky fire. Reports of sightings of the smoke came from more than 25 miles away “We were lucky that there was a corn field across the road on the east side of the bam. The grass on the other side of the road did catch fire, but the com didn’t burn. If it had been wheat or straw, we would have been in real trou­ ble,” said Charles Viele, Ver­ montville’s fire department chief. Lost in the fire were three hay wagons, 5,200 bales of straw and the bam itself, he said. Viele said the straw bales are under pressure, and when the strings holding the bales burned through, the burning A large barn on the property of Martha Zemke near Vermontville was turned to ashes Thursday night. Over 5,000 bales of straw were lost. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) straw was caught in the wind and accelerated the spread of the fire, he added. “We certainly appreciated the help from the Charlotte and Nashville fire departments,” Viele said. “I’m sure we couldn’t have contained it without them,” he said. As she watched firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, Zemke noted that her nephews recently had baled and stacked the straw which they planned to sell to earn college tuition funds. She added that the building recently had been painted and that the barn is the second she has lost to fire. Zemke recalled that a bam somewhat smaller was destroyed by flames in about 1957 causing a tragic loss of numerous cattle. About Thursday’s blaze, Zemeke said, “I’m just glad no one was hurt.” Firefighters believe the fire started when a spark from a tractor ignited straw on this wagon next to the barn. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 2 Barry County's 4-H ’Free' Fair continues through Saturday The beet — if oottnoct— of this week’s Barry County Free Fair in Hastings is yet to come over the next five days. Monday night's scheduled Figure 8 Demolition Derby closed out the first three days of the 136th annual fair, but numerous other fan-favorite activities and events still plan­ ned for Tuesday through Saturday, Highlighting today's activi­ ty is Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m where many W.G. Wade Show rides include special prices. Also included on Tuesday’s slate are the Kids Pedal Pull at 9 a.m. and the County Home Pull al 7 p.m. at the grandstand. Wednesday’s highlights in­ clude the 4-H Talent Show and SbllathoD and the Tractor and Pickup Pull for modified, two-wheel drive and twowheel drive pickups at 7 p.m.. The Farm Stock Tractor Pull is next followed by the Modified and Pickup Pulls. Homemakers Day in the show area kicks off Thurs- day’s activities at 8 a.m. Other events that day are the WCUZ-True Value Country Showdown at 7:30 p.m. and the Lightweight Horse Pull at 7 p.m. Friday will be highlighted by the Demolition Derby at 8 p.m. Also scheduled for that day are the Livestock Fashion Show at 9 a.m. and the Livestock Show at 2 p.m. The last day of the fair, Saturday, includes the Show of Champions at 9 a.m. and the Mud Run at 4 p.m. Accused cocaine dealer pleads guilty A Castleton Township man arrested last fall after allegedly selling cocaine to two police informants pleaded guilty last week to two counts of attempted delivery of a controlled substance. Joseph H. Gorodenski, of Rt. 1, Hager Road, will be sentenced Aug. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court on the two offenses. He is lodged in the Barry County Jail. Gorodenski, 29, was arrested after Michigan State Police used two area residents as undercover agents to arrange the cocaine sale between Gorodenski to the state trooper. The original charge, delivery of cocaine, is a felony with a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail and/or $25,000 in fines. In other court business: A Nashville man described as "maturing'' by a circuit court judge was sentenced to 5 1/2 months in jail for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Dana R. Symonds, 22, was scheduled to go to trial in June for resisting a Barry Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 j? 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte rlotte ---■ -ii || County Sheriffs Deputy and breaking his flashlight in March. But Symonds, of231 Main St., accepted a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's office in which the prosecutor rec­ ommended Symonds receive no more than six months in jail. 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Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you hoto Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Flower to head M.V. School Board Continued from front page more than $1,000 is being sought. In board action, teacher Bill Rivest was selected to be the district’s first freshman girls’ basketball coach. The ninth grade girls are expected to begin their premiere season this fall. Athletic Director Ed Samp­ son said Rivest has experience in coaching, having worked as the varsity boys’ and girls* basketball coach at Houghton “quite successfully.” Rivest has been on the staff at Maple Valley for two years and will begin his third during the 1988-89 school year. He will work as a paid coach. Sampson said the freshman girls’ team has 14 possible games secured for its fall schedule. Approved to coach cross­ country was volunteer Gary Hamilton, who also leads the track squads in the Spring. After reviewing the sole bid for the third phase of a threephase plan to repair all the district school roofs, the board agreed to re-seek pro­ posals from contractors for the job. One bid was received from Norman H. Davis Roofers of Hastings. Davis has been hired by the district for the first two phases of work, but Architect Randy Case of Bat­ tle Creek informed the board that Davis’ latest bid was $1 higher per square foot than previous bids. Case added that in contac­ ting other roofers, he learned that they had not bid on the project because they were already too busy with current jobs. They did note, however, that they would be interested in completing the work at a later date and that they would submit proposals if the job was re-bid. Later in the meeting, after being reminded by former board member Ron Tobias, the board voted to reject Davis’ bid. It was also the decision of the board to retain Thrun, Maatsch_and Nordberg as at­ torneys for the school district William Flower after discussion on the matter. “I think in March, several members of the boad were dissatisfied at the service of the firm and their fees,” trustee Beatrice Pino said. “They’re just outrageous.” Cost to keep the firm as a retainer is $550, board members said, and individual attorney fees are $127 per hour. The board also has been charged $381 for a phone call from the attorney and research he allegedly did previously. “Number one, we’ve gotta have an attorney and number two, if we back out now, we start from scratch and I think we lose more that way. Pino abstained from voting and Hawkins was absent. August 2nd jeanne McFadden County Clerk — Republican — Dedication & Integrity Paid for by Committee to Elect Jeanne McFadden - 1455 Ottawa Trail Hastings, Ml 49058 �COME TO THE 58th ANNUAL Eaton County 4-H Fair July 24-30 on the Fairgrounds in Charlotte! TRACTOR PULLS! HELEN CORNELIUS SHOW TWO BIG NIGHTS STARTING AT 7 P.M. Tuesday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 27 Copenhagen/Skoal Pulling Circuit GRANDSTAND ADMISSION $4.00 - RESERVED SEATING $6.00 6:30 & 9:00 at t Come and exciting of a count Schedule of Events SATURDAY, JULY 23 9 a.m. 10 a.m. All non-livestock 4-H exhibits judged except Demonstrations, Public Speaking and Performing Arts. Teen Leader interviews in Commercial Building. 4-H Cloverbud non-livestock exhibits evaluated. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 9 a.m. 9 a.m. SUNDAY, JULY 24 12 noon 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Harness Horse Races, Grandstand Open Class Photography Judging Dog Show in Horse Ring 4-H Cat Show in Sale Tent Trash Barrel Contest, Food Shack area Live Evaluation of Carcass Animals, in Cattle Ring Gospel String Band Show, Grandstand 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. 5: 30 p.m. 6: 30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 25 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12 noon 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Swine Showmanship and Market Classes Open Class Canning Judging Open Class Judging in various departments Harness Horse Races, Grandstand Poultry Showmanship, Poultry, Water Fowl and Turkey classes Horse Judging Contest Open Class Art Judging USA Demolition Derby Show, Grandstand TUESDAY, JULY 26 4-H Clown Judging, Community Tent Rabbit Showmanship and Classes 4-H Ponies - Section 1,2,3, & 4. Followed by Section 6A, B, & C 9 a.m. Beef Showmanship, Breeding Cattle, Market Classes, Feeders and Club Herd 9 a.m. Livestock Records, Back Office 9:30 a.m. Dairy Judging Contest 1 p.m. All remaining Open Classes Judged 3 p.m. Ronald McDonald Show, Grandstand 6 p.m. Sheep Lead Classes, Decorative Class 6 p.m. Bike Drawing, Fire Tent 7 p.m. Tractor & Two Wheel Drive Pull, 7500 Super Stock, 9200 Modified, 11200 Super Stock, 6200 Two Wheel Drive 7:30 p.m. Talent Contest, Community Tent 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. FRIDAY, JULY 29 4-H Pony Pleasure Driving followed by Sec­ tion 6E, Showman Sweepstakes, Basic Riding II, Western-English Riding, Reining, Gymkhana Events, Horse Pleasure Driving and Working Hunter, Walk-Trot, Horse Bareback Equitation, Open Pony Hitches. Dairy Showmanship, Breeding Classes, Club Herd Sheep Showmanship, Breeding Sheep, Wool, Market Classes, and Feeder Lambs. Senior Citizens Day Program, Community Tent Goat Show in Cattle Ring Carcass Contest Results, Sible Packing, Lake Odessa Pony Fun Events Tractor & Two Wheel Drive Pull, Grandstand. 5500 Super Stock, 7200 Modified,9500 Super Stock, 5800 Two Wheel Drive THURSDAY, JULY 28 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 4-H Halter, followed by Horse Under Saddle and Basic Riding I Youth Tractor Skills Contest, Infield Demonstrations and Public Speaking, Community Tent 4-H Youth Rodeo Slack Time, Grandstand Market Livestock Sale, Sale Tent Horse & Pony Costume Class 4-H Youth Rodeo, Grandstand For More Information Call the Fair Office - 543-4510 9 a.m. 4-H Horse Equitation, Pony & Horse State Show Selection, and Bass Memorial Livestock Judging Contest Dairy Quiz Bowl, Bam Area Homemakers' Program, Community Tent 4-H Chicken Bar-B-Que 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10-Noon 11 a.m. 8 p.m 1 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Cat, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit and Dog Shows, Sale Tent 3 p.m. Sheep Team Fitting Contest, Sheep Ring 3 p.m. Rabbit and Poultry Special Events 4 p.m. 4-H Alumni Reunion, Community Tent 6: 30 p.m. Helen Cornelius Show, Grandstand 7: 35 p.m. 4-H Parade of Champions and 4-H Awards Program, Grandstand 9 p.m. Helen Cornelius Show, Grandstand SATURDAY, JULY 30 10 a.m. Livestock Sweepstakes Showmanship, Horse Ring 12 noon Heavyweight Horse Pull, Grandstand 12:30 p.m. Small Animal Sweepstakes Showmanship, Sale Tent 1 p.m. Horse & Pony Trail Classes, followed by Horse Fun Events 2 p.m. Small Animal Sale, Sale Tent 6 p.m. Bike Drawing, Fire Tent 7 p.m. USA Demolition Derby Show, Grandstand SUNDAY, JULY 31 6 a.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. All livestock released All non-livestock exhibits released This Schedule ofEvents is brought to you courtesy of Eaton Federal Celebrating 50 Years of Progress �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. July 19, 1988 — Page 4 91484823532348482348532332482323232323232323232323232348484823232323484 Memories of the pas by Susan Hinckley ........................................................................ A band for all seasons. small “flare.” His silver pocket comet was said to be the smallest in captivity. Frank was the leader of the first brass band I was everpermitted to play in. J. W. York of Grand Rapids used to supply us, at a price, with the latest selections. I’ll admit musical hits didn’t come so fast as they do now, but they lasted a great deal longer. I recall a certain band prac­ tice night when Charley Ray­ mond, by mistake, was given the bass drum part of a new march called, “Telephone.” Charley was one of the best tuba players in the country, and could read the most dif­ ficult music at sight - most of us had to take several squints at it. So when we started off on this new march, Charley umpah, umpahed clear to the trio before Helm stamped his foot for silence. It is impossible to run the chromatic scale on a bass, drum and that’s why the notes appear on the staffin the same position. So Charley’s offer­ ing, taken in connection with what the rest of us were con­ tributing, sounded very much as though someone had pulled the plug in the bathtub after having taken his ablutions. Fact, I heard Paul Whiteman play “Muddy Waters,” and it reminded me very much ofthe “harmony” we got out ofthat “Telephone” march when first we tried to get a connection. But I will always believe that it was Charley’s playing that march all on one open note that gave Frank Helm the idea which later helped us out in the cold winter months. A piece of wedding cake under their pillows and the A band serenade those days Nashville Cornet Band under their windows produced followed a wedding as natural pleasant dreams for many local newlyweds, but as rice and old shoes. Why, couples who opted for wintertime nuptials posed a one time when it was special problem for the serenading musicians. This whispered that our organiza­ unidentified marriage photo, circa-1900, is from the tion was going to disband, Len W. Feighner collection at Putnam Public Library. It several couples hurried up the ceremony. A piece of wed­ shows a typical home wedding. ding cake under their pillows, During July a series of ar­ ticles by Clyde W. Francis, written for publication in The Nashville News back in 1928, will be presented. Today’s episode is the third installment. After graduation from Nashville High School in 1888, Francis went on to become an early publisher of the Lake Odessa Wave. At the time he penned the following articles, he still was involved in newspaper work at Cleveland, Ohio. His reminiscences, recalled from the days of his youth in Nashville, give a glimpse of life in the village more than a century ago. I noticed “Fike” (thenNashville News publisher Len W. Feighner) printed an item relative to Frank Helm and myself playing with the Hastings band for a Methodist excursion some 40 years ago. Now I have a story about Frank Helm which I might as well play up at the time, since he was a veritable virtuoso in band music. What little he didn’t know in that line must have been picked up in later years by the jazz juntas. Unquestionably, he was one of the best E flat comet players in that section of the state, and when he wrapped his large and supple fingers around his instrument all you could see of it was the bell and what golden notes of har­ mony came forth from that The Nashville band leader whose unique composition solved a problem for his musicians was Frank Helm (at left in front row). Others (from left in front row) are Chris Holler, George Francis, Al Durkee (midddle row) George Fleming, Frank Purchis, David Purchis, Willaim Griffith, Henry Hafner, Austin Brooks (back row) E. R. White, Charles Raymond, John Roe, Frank Reynolds, Eugene Cook. The first cornet band was organizedd in 1875. It played at weekly concerts, special oc­ casion, etc., before the era of school bands. This Nashville vill village band of about 1910 was led by and the Nashville comet band under their windows produced Hiram Walrath (fifth from left in front row). He and his such pleasant dreams that the brother, Herbert, were the "heroes" of the early corhappy couples never forgot net band's winter performances. A cobbler by trade them. and champion skater (roller and ice), Hiram was hired The months of red roses by the village in 1893 for $12 a week to form and direct were very pleasant for a band. His subsequent bands and orchestra were serenading purposes, but popular locally, as well as in other Michigan cities and when it came to the cold mon­ for a number of years. towns ths of red noses, it wasn’t so good for us musicians out in bass drums and the clarinets. situation by composing the the frigid and niveous at­ Hime (Hiram) and Herb “Anti-freeze Quickstep.” mosphere. The valves of our Walrath, with their reed in­ Every horn player in the band instruments would start to struments saved many a cou­ could play his respective part freeze up and the p-e-e-e-up ple from getting a divorce on without fingering a valve ofthe slow-acting pistons was the grounds that our playing they were all open-tone notes. very discouraging. One some wasn’t up to the standard in So afterward, when a couple cold wedding nights we would the matter of furnishing plea­ seized on the zero hour for start out with the whole in­ sant dreams. I have seen these getting spliced, we stood strumentation and it wouldn’t heroes keep on playing on the ready to go over the top with be long before everything “Suwannee River” when the them into the land of pleasant would be glaciated, except the skating was good on the Thor- dreams. nappie - and Hime was one of the best skaters in town. 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July 19, 1988 __Page 5 Schug, from front page “...the position you held has been terminated, you will no longer be employed by the Maple Valley Schools...”, it said. “He was terminated,” Schug’s attorney Charles MacLean said. Wolff denied that Schug was fired, but said that he was “released” from his employment. The board was to respond to Schug’s allegations made in the petition to the Tenure Comission by July 6. Although School Attorney Mike Farrell failed to return numerous calls to his office, inquiring about the board’s response, Schug’s attorney said the board has denied all of the allegations of subter- fuge and deception. Schug’s request for a con­ tract comparable to that of curriculum coordinator is now at issue with the tenure com­ mission, despite Schug’s ter­ minated employment,, mean­ ing the commission will have a hearing to decide the case. 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Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service. Wednesday: AWANA. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service. 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. . REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 am. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. 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PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 6 Nashville woman urges action taken against noise department has responded to A local woman who wishes the citizens requests for help to remain annonymous for in this matter, but officers’ at­ fear of retaliation, urged the tempts to quiet the problem Nashville Village Council have been short-term, stating Thursday night to take action that without an ordinance against noise in the area of against excessive noise, no citations could be issued. Queen and Sherman streets. The woman said some of­ The residents said she knew noise was a difficult thing to ficials she had talked to had control, but “on numerous urged her to talk to the noise occasions we cannot sleep at makers herself to see if that night due to the noise...It’s wouldn’t quiet them down. common for them to be awake She repled that she had tried at 2 a.m., partying with their to do this. “They toilet-papered my boom boxes.” She said she has complained house, egged my house, ston­ to the village and county ed my house, used profanity police officials, but they have on my small child and this is told her that the Village of on action I have taken Nashville doesn’t have any previously,” she said. “I kind of noise ordinance, so don’t feel a female should have to talk to a bunch of there is nothing they can do. Officer Gene Koetje said his drunken men in the middle of by Joyce Snow ^Summertime is PERM TIME V) £ Come to... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Care 726*0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville Open Monday through Saturday FOR APPOINTMENT .. Air Condition Comfort STANTON'S the night.” Nashville Village President John Hughes said “We don’t have an ordinance that deals with noise. We can’t go on private property to enforce an ordinance we don’t have.” He then pointed out that Castleton Township didn’t adopt a noise ordinance after a big township meeting because they (noise ordinances) are so hard to enforce. The woman said she also had tried to contact the landlord of the property, but he lives in another town and wasn’t concerned about the noise as long as he receives “his social services check every month.” She then said, “I’m not ask­ ing you to take them to jail or prosecute them.” She said she just wants to be able to get some sleep sb she can get up and go to work in the morning. The council members told her they will study various avenues of recourse in the matter. In other business the council approved the exemption of 4,000 gallons of water per customer from the sewer use rate. This amounts to about 2.6 million gallons of water that will not be charged village-wide. This gesture is an attempt to help people who water their lawns or gardens or fill pools in hot weather. Use of this water doesn’t go through the sewage system for treatment. Hughes said the village (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH rGAin STCCCT VCIMOriTUIlie. MICHIG4H 49096 iMSHrne (517) 852-1717 CONSIDERING SELLING? WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - PLEASE CALL priced in the lower $40’s? *4 bedrooms, 2 baths ‘Fireplace, living, dining & family rooms ‘Oak woodwork ‘Large garage, fenced yard ‘Be sure to see this property approx. 10.5 acres *Beautiful 3 bedroom basement *Two baths ‘Pole barn and fencing— ‘Priced in the lower $90’s ranch w/walkout (CH-87) (N-23) *30 acres of land located in the Wayland area ‘House & buildings (CH-85) pumped 5.3 million gallons of water for the month of June and treated approximately 2.5 million. He also said that, in talking with Leon Frith, direc­ tor of public works, “4,000 gallons per customer would be reasonable.” In dollars and cents, he said it will be about $6.64 per customer, which will be ad­ justed on the October bill. Sewage customers who don’t have village water are not included in this, he said. Ted Spoelstra, the only council member opposed to the exemption said “I hate to send the message out there that’s there’s lots ofwater and to go ahead and use it.” He also expressed concern over a possible shortage of water pressure if people were to start using more. In other actions the council adopted an amended activity budget for the current fiscal year and voted to change the purpose of the equipment fund. The equipment fund Auditions set for previously had been used just to purchase new equipment and now it also will pay for gas, oil and repairs that before had been paid for out of the general fund. Marsha Ainslie said the cemetery board has hired Masters Associates Inc., of Battle Creek to put a new roof on the cemetery chapel. The cost is expected to be about $4,850. The council received a let­ ter from the City of Wyom­ ing, asking the village to support an enclosed resolution supporting professional baseball in Michigan. Wyom­ ing is trying to get the State Commerce Department to help support a pro baseball team and stadium. Plans are under way and the city will use these resolutions from various cities and villages as a show of support from people in the surrounding areas to help them get the funding. The Nashville Village Council members unanimously adopted the resolution to show their support for the project. The council also received notice from the South Central Michigan Planning Council that the Department of Natural Resources wants to purchase more land. Some of the land the DNR is interested in falls within village boun­ daries and a letter has been sent, expressing interest. Larry Filter expressed his dissatisfaction with Centel Cable T.V. of Michigan, which now handles the cable franchise for the village. He said that other possibilities should be explored because he doesn’t feel “we are getting our money’s worth.” The 1987 audit report, which was dispersed at the meeting, will be discussed at the next meeting July 28, after council members have had a chance to study it. Senior Citizens Day planned at Eaton County Fair July 21 One of the events at the Eaton County 4-H Fair that spotlights on Wednesday, July 27, is Senior Citizens Day. The Bellevue Village Anyone 60 years of age or Players have announced that older will be admitted free to tryouts for “South Pacific” the fair and senior citizens are scheduled for Sunday, Ju- also can take advantage of ly 31. free parking close to the The Rodgers and Kammers­ fairgrounds. tein musical requires a cast of The senior citizens program 40 or more people, including begins at 10:30 a.m., with eight principal roles of three registration taking place at 10 women and five men and two children, a boy and a girl, a.m. in the Community Tent, located on the east side of the from ages 6 to 13. grandstand. The lead male role of the The morning program in­ French planter Emile de Becvolves two different types of que should be a mature male with a strong voice. The entertainment. First, will be feats of tfiagic performed by famale lead, Nellie Forbush, needs dancing ability, a strong Gary Flegal and Daphna. voice and a lot of enthusiasm. Senior citizens are encouraged to bring their grandchildren. The part ofBloody Mary must The second program of the also be played by a mature morning will be presented by woman with a strong voice. Those people interested in Gary Derow, owner of the lead roles should come Wooden Skate in Okemos. prepared to sing a piece from the productions. Some of the songs include “Some En­ chanted Evening”, “Bali Hai”, “Honey Bun”, “I’m Gonna’ Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair”, and “Hap­ py Talk.” “South Pacific” will be directed by Margaret Hart; vocal direction will be handl­ ed by Alan Stulberg; choreography, Becky Otto from “Becky’s School of Dance”; with Hawaiian danc­ ing by Shawn Hagadon of “Starr Dance Studio”. The auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Bellevue High School Auditorium July 31. Callbacks and request auditions are set for Monday, Aug. 1. Production dates for “South Pacific” are Sept. 16, 17 andd 18 and Sept. 23, 24 and 25. ’South Pacific' in Bellevue Derow is an antique dealer and will help identify what an­ tiques and determine their worth on the market. Those attending are encouraged to bring item's they want identified. The afternoon program begins at 1 p.m. in the Com­ munity Tent. The annual Senior Citizen’s Award Assembly will honor the outstanding senior volunteers from across the county. State Representative Frank Fit­ zgerald will make the presentations. Following the awards ceremony, Beth Mezey, a mother of two children who lives in Rochester, Mich., will sing gospel songs. She has performed in high school musicals and won a musical scholarship at Albion College. In the next year, she plans to release her first album. For Sale ‘Three bedroom home located just 6 miles from Charlotte ‘Approx. 10 acres of land *2'/i car garage plus a pole barn ‘Priced at only $59,500 (CH-83) — VACANT LAND — Two story, 3 bedroom home Large, shaded lot Only $25,000 L-84. APPROX. 10 ACRES of land located onapav- L-83. APPROX. 46 ACRES with super woods and flowing stream. Contract terms available. ed road. Good land contract terms. L-79. 80 ACRES with approx. 40 tillable acres. L-82. TOTAL OF 69,71 ACRES that has been divided Some woods. Great for building. in to five parcels. Good building sites with land contract terms. L-76. 134 ACRES w/approx. 95 tillable acres. Pole barn and some fencing. Great for hunting I Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 PennisSmith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolrttle-726-0605 StevDen E.S Shtanton-752463-035 75 25 4 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing| 321-3029 oug erman- SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! - KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastulgs 948-8334. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.& CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM Doors Open 5:30 •jEarly Birds 6:15 S p 12Pk ■HIM Busch & Natural Light $■1 BXV99 12 pk. *3«? $1■ 7ggal.9al.ICE 69<~ J.J.*s Party store g 495 Main, Vermontville 726-1312 • Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 911 �The »n»li VoBey News. Mnih fl. Tuesday. My 19. 1968 — Page 7 S kA- Area ambulances to carry defibrillation units jeer medical director of the EMS Council, said if CPR is started within four mantes and drfihrJatioa within eight ofwhen a bean stops. the sur­ vival rate y 43 percent. The kmger the treatment is delayed, the lower the sur­ vival rate, and that is why the machines are so important to a rural area like Barry County. Von Seggren said. 4Ob iAs '< O A vs When a service's techrudans decide on the machine they want, the EMS Council win schedule two three-hour classes, so all anbntaace personnal can take the required training at the same time, be said. Von Seggren said there is no timetable yet for using ihr defibnQaton With the first $3,000 donated for the machines, the governmental body that runs the ambulance service is expected to launch fond-raising projects to finish paying for them. In one example, the Thor­ napple Township Board already has budgeted $5,000 in anticipation of the new machine to be used on the Thornapplc Township’Middlcville Ambulance Service. St JS Six 7 Gon Mr % Area Emergency Medical Technicians talk with Dr. Wes Von Seggren (center) about new procedures to be used with a defibrillation machine. Suite 'I'"11’i» Uli) by Jean Gallup 'rhe Barry County EMS Council announced July 14 that the five ambulance ser­ vices that serve Barry County each will be equipped with a defibrillation unit for use in shocking a stopped heart back to life. The five services arc Hastings, Nashville, Delton. Lake Odessa and Middleville. Lake Odessa already has an operational unit being used on its ambulance service. Tom Kaufman, public rela­ tions director of Pennock Hospital, said the units will be funded partially by the Pen­ nock Foundation, with the balance of the money to be picked up through fund- raising drives in the com­ munities the ambulances serve. The Pennock Foundation will grant $3,000 of the ap­ proximately $6,000 cost for each of the units, he said. “If resuscitative techniques already shown to be effective, namely rapidly-provided CPR and defibriallation, could be more widely implemented, thousands of additional lives bould be saved," reports a representative of Lacrdal Medical Corporation. The units to be bought pro­ bably will be basic machines that can be upgraded later, and while all services may have different machines, all will have features in common. All have an internal memory that will record the lime, the shocks given to the patient, along with medical in­ formation such as respiration and electrical impluses of the heart. More advanced units will have the capability to print out the information as it is receiv­ ed. and an LCD display for monitoring the patients condition. There are four brands of machines being considered by the services for purchase and all can print out a report with the use of a base unit at the hospital. Dr. Wes Von Seggren. pro- LAVA ROCK $499 FLOWTRON Only Only Insect Killer SO Q 8 lb. M Regular $8.35 B 95 W Regular $44.95 While Supplies Last sehwStjw. Jf ln£x\Jr HARDWARE 233 N. Main Street Nashville “T 852-0713 Open Monday - MasterCard and Visa Accepted Saturday 8-5:30 5 Hit and run driver sought i* lujuHiHe *«k mikaia i(Win^rita'« l liititmie ntatkrtate Barry County Sheriffs deputies are looking for a driver Involved in a hit-andrun accident that left no one hurt. The accident took place July 7 at 6:40 a.m. on M-66 in Maple Grove. Acrylic Nails for appointment Call Bobbie's Ph. 852-0940 Paul R, Bell, 18, told Deputy William Johnson he was driving north on M-66 at County Road 579 when a passing truck crossed the center line and struck the driver’s side of his 1974 Oldsmobile. The vehicle continued on without stopping, Bell told Johnson. Bell, of 8920 Guy, Nashville, described the vehicle as a 1978 blue Ford pickup truck. Johnson said Bell was wearing a seat belt and was not hurt in the accident The incident remains undec investigation. UNCOMPKOMISED FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and Surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3 Mt miles west of M 50 OPEN: 9 am to 6 pm. Closed Sundays M/- POMI Spaghetti Sauce 29« CIRCUS Peanuts $«69 HEINZ Vinegar Puffed WHEAT Concentrated White ■?89c qts, water = gal. Quart 99« AER0X0N n» Catchers 5 for Ball Jar LIDS 99< 65 ^ Sizge Wide Mouth W w m Presenting the most Simplicity your money can buy. The new Sun­ Star 20 hp Garden Tractor. □ Powerful Kohler “Magnum” cast iron 20 hp twin-cylinder engine with solid state ignition. □ Unique cooling system directs cool top-drawn air. 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Auto Parts & Service Center 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 8 Come Over and see DAVE ACKETT highlight ...for Your Auto Needs Hometown Days! 1987 Celebrity Eurosport 4 dr., p.b., p.s., auto., air, tilt, cruise, p.w., 1 owner, low mi Timothy Smith sorts through a bucket of sawdust for hidden pennies during the kids games portion of Vermontville's Hometown Days last weekend. The games drew nearly 20 youngsters. The special weekend also featured a picnic, waterball contest, piebaking contest and softball games. *8450 1986 BUICK Century custom 4 Dr. auto., p.b., p.s., tilt, air, cruise, p.l., 1 owner, sharp Hair *6950 1986 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Scottsdale Toning This truck is like new, has ice cold air, V-8 engine, p.s., p.b., tilt, A cruise, aux. tank .$0439 S*8O9A5E0 • Tanning 1986 BUICK Sky ha wk coupe Red, 4 cyl., auto., air, p.s., p.b., cruise, tilt, 1 owner, sharp ’6450 We have Central AIR CONDITIONING 1985 DODGE Colt 4 Dr. Auto., power steering, power brakes, AM/FM with tape, D.L. package ’4450 1985 FORD F-150 XL 1/2 Ton Sharp truck with only 23,000 mi. powerful 300 cu. in. 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., AM/FM radio Nancy’s Beauty Shop 1985 DODGE D-150 1/2 Ton Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 engine, p.s., p.b VERMONTVILLE ’6450 1985 FORD ESCOrt 2 Dr. ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Hatchback, excellent 1 owner car, never smoked in, 4 cyl., 4 spd., p.s., p.b., deluxe stereo cass. radio, sunroof, rear defogger *4450 1985 Somerset Regal 2 rvO.nited 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt zlOVp-w., e — —a p.l., AM/FM stereo, 1 owner, new *7250 1983 olds 98 Regency Brougham V-8, auto., ice cool air, full power __ 1 owner, 57,000 mi *7450 Service 1981 FORD Thunderbird Auto., power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, AM/FM, sharp *$2A9 A5EA0 1979 Mercury Monarch 2 Dr. 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., cruise, air, sharp, clean car e2 9 aml 50 Joey Davis very carefully catches a water balloon during the kids games. 1979 AMC Concord 2 Dr. DL 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM, 1 owner, 69,000 mi '...... 1979 CHEV y2 Ton short box 6 cyl., 3 speed ’950 ’1550 1972 CADILLAC Eldorado Convertible, 8.2 liter 500 cu. i V-8, front wheel drive, loaded ’5450 WE BUY USED CARS MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 PHONE — 517-852-1910 PARTS • SALES • SERVICE • 726-0330 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Hoad VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE — PHONE — 517/726-0319. ★Factory Authorized — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988__Page 9 Continued from below— vie for the title of “1988 Champion Homemaker”. One of these women will receive her crown during the activities and go on to repre­ sent Eaton County at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit. Besides the many educa­ tional portions of the pro­ gram, fairgoers will have an opportunity to participate in a their new “Cookie group sing-along, accom­ Cookbook” for $3. This panied by Ella Beth Nevins, coo cookbook oo iss filled e w with recpes recipes pianist, six participants will be compiled by the “Best Cooks chosen for a potato peeling of Eaton County” the Exten­ contest and everyone will sion Homemakers. have an opportunity to win the Homemakers Day is just grand prize of a lounge chair one ofthe many free activities donated by Coast-To-Coast of o pnlaenonedt edmuarninyg the 1988 Charlotte. Eaton County 4-H Fair July The Eaton County Exten­ 24-30. sion Homemakers will sell Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 136th Annual David Ward tests his standing broad jump talents during the games. Saturday, July 16 thru Saturday, July 23 Homemaker Days planned at Eaton County Fair July 29 W Isteto ’ AIR CONDITIONS On Friday, July 29, at the Eaton County 4-H Fair, a free Homemakers Day program will take place in the Com­ munity Tent. This year the program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon, with John O’Bryant presiding as master of ceremonies for the event. The two-hour program this year will have the theme “The Lazy Days Of Summer.” Music will be provided by “Olde Tyme Connection,” a band made up of string in­ struments; dulcimers, guitar, mandolin and harp. Free refreshments will be available from the Lemonade Stand, with homemade cookies. Betty Jones of Grand Ledge will present “Making Scents With Herbs.” She will pro­ vide unusual ideas on how she uses potpourris and bath splashes. There will be five women from Eaton County that have another reason to attend Homemakers Day. These five ladies, Janice Baker, Ver­ montville; Joan Brownell, Bellevue; Lida Dunning, Charlotte; Madeline Holben, Lansing; and Christine Kemper, Eaton Rapids; will Continued above HOMEMAKER'S DAY DEMOLITION DERBY ■ Thursday, July 21 9:00 A.M. FIGURE 8 Mon., July 18 8:00 P.M. Grandstand: *6 Show Arena Frl., July 22 8:00 P.M. Grandstand: *6 MUD RUN* sat., July 23 4:00 P.M. Grandstand $6aa TRACTOR AND PICKUP PULL wed., July 20 • 7 p.m. Farm stock Tractor Pull Following admission HORSE PULL Tuesday, July 19 7:00 P.M. Thursday July 21 7:30 P.M. WCUZ/TRUE VALUE Country living is a special lifestyle NT INSURANCE 11 Thursday, July 21 — 7:30 P.M. — KID'S DAY Susan Bahs MDFAJDW BUREAU pt July 16,17 and 18th 1:00 P.M. • FREE GRANDSTAND Show Arena • Free Admission If your lifestyle involves a touch of the farm—maybe a few animals, farm implements or outbuildings—consider the Country Estate policy from Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan. We'll protect your rural-oriented lifestyle. Making your future a little more predictable. HARNESS RACING Country Showdown Saturday, Sunday, Monday Tuesday, July 19 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Phone: 945-3443 or 852-9233 Special Discounts on All Rides w.gwade[ * SHOWS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 10 Residents may dispose of hazardous waste materials Aug.10 in Hastings Hazardous waste from households in Barry County will be collected from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 in the parking lot of the Hastings Fire Department, said Robert Shaffer, environmental health director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Shaffer said the one-time opportunity to dispose of materials dangerous to the en­ vironment came as the result of a $5,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The U.S. Envimomental Protection Agency considers a substance hazardous if it can catch fire, if it can react or ex­ plode when mixed with other substances, if it is corrosive, or if it is toxic. Suggestions on how to han­ dle the hazardous waste pro­ blems are oulined in a brochure printed by the Water Pollution Control Federation. Methods householders can use to help cope with toxic materials are: Read the label on products HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SEFJWEFREE Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss WHAT IS THE SET-N-ME-FREE INCH LOSS PROGRAM? This heahhy Inch loss program Is a method of taking off inches and tightening skin In just one hour. It Involves wrapping the body with cotton cloth that has been soaked In our All-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly safe, healthful, and very relaxing. $ 9 f t 00 $ £ . \J * 10000 per body wrap For 6 body wraps you buy to make sure it will do what you want. Buy only the size you need to do the job, so you will not have to worry about disposal. Read and follow directions on how to use the product and dispose of the container. The federation also suggests recycling as an excellent way of handling some hazardous wastes. Used motor oil, paint thinners and some other solvents can be refined and reused, just as aluminum cans are. Local civic groups can help locate recycling programs. The following materials are considered hazardous and should be taken to the collec­ tion on Aug. 10 at the Mill Street location in Hastings: Bug sprays, floor care pro­ ducts, furniture polish, metal polish with solvents, automatic transmission fluid, battery acid, batteries, brake fluid, car wax with solvents, diesel fuel, fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, motor oil, other oils, paint brush cleaner with solvent, cutting oil, solvent- $5 CUT EAR PIERCING Small Animal Auction planned at Eaton County Fair July 30 500 Includes Earrings When one mentions the auc­ tion at the Eaton County 4-H Fair, people tend to think of steers, pigs and lambs. To many young people there’s another meaning. The other auction is for smaller Call for details ... 852-9192 “The Mirrors image'* -ipe wiuoia iiuaae., 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. IMTiAHDrLI CC WVAAILLI CCVI Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY­ eatom board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N- MA,N ST - NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852*1916 Broker Homer Winegar, REALTOR’ GRI'Gradume Realtors Institute ■ JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DOC OVERHOLT........ DONSTEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI.... RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today " Eves 726-0223 ....... 852-1740 852-1784 ... "852-1515 ....... 852-1543 JUST LISTED • FULLER HEIGHTS • roductive rouc soil, 25 acres nice "country hc^jjO und many extra building? (F-117) 155 ACRE FARM RANCH HOME BUILT IN 1972 - 8 GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,700! - 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) NASHVILLE rooms total, family room w/ fireplace in basement, Andersen windows, some appliances included. Call for appointment to see! (N-276) A bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pol barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME “COUNTRY HOME” on 4.59 ACRES with 10x90 stone porch, library, parlor, 5 bedrooms — (more land available), south of Nashville. Many newer im­ provements, great home for a large family, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms. Listed at $52,900. many "original" features plus new furnace, vinyl siding & storm windows. (V-242) CH-161) (CH-267) Nice 2 bedroom home on channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-270) LAKE ODESSA - LAKE FRONT COT­ TAGE ON JORDAN LAKE • 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Immediate possession. Call "Doc" for ap­ pointment to see! I (CH-277) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - PRICE REDUCED!! TWO-FAMILY $27,500. Each unit has a newer kitchen & bath and large living rooms. One could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms. Large lot with mature shade. This is a good K investment. (N-197) based glue, oil-based paint, auto paint, model paint, paint thinner, paint stripper, primer, turpentine, varnish, wood preservative, fungicides, herbicides, insec­ ticide, rat poison, weed killer, ammunition, artists’ paints, dry cleaning solvents, fiberglass epoxy, gun cleaning solvents, lighter fluid, mer­ cury batteries, moth balls, old fire alarms, photographic chemicals (unmixed) and swimming pool acid. Some products can be poured down the drain with plenty of water. For those who have septic tanks, extra care should be used when dumping these items down the drain. Read the labels to determine if a product could damage the septic tank. These products include aluminum cleaners, ammoniabased cleaners, drain cleaners, window cleaner, alcohol-based lotions, bathroom cleaners, depilatories, disinfectant, per­ manent lotions, hair relaxer, expired medicine, toilet bowl with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) NEW LISTING - SMALL FARM - 20 ACRES, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS. Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 room, 2 story house with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed & 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. (F-278) VACANT PARCELS: NEW LISTING -15 acres north of Vermontville. Has been "perk­ ed", natural gas available. View overlooking coun­ tryside, blacktop road. (VL-279) APPROX. 160 ACRES KALKASKA ■ Rapid River crosses montville, some creek, rolling, good site, has barn. Good Price $14,500. property, land is rolling w/spring and possible pond sites. Borders state land. Con­ tract terms. (VL-192)^ with material that can be recycled. The following materials may be taken to such recycling centers: Automatic transmission fluid, battery acid or batteries, diesel fuel, fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, motor oil, paint brush cleaner with solvent, paint thinner, turpentine, dry cleaning solvents and gun cleaning solvents. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has more information on the disposal of solid wastes. The health department number is 945-9516. A weekly report from - Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative MICHIGAN'S ARCHAIC LAWS AGAINST CHILD CRUELTY AND TORTURE have been replaced with more clearly defined language. Under Public Act 251 of 1988 terms like “physical harm”, “serious physical harm”, and “serious mental harm” are clearly defined so there is less doubt about the state’s ability to investigate and try in court suspected abusers. The law also creates four degrees of child abuse with penalties reflecting the crime’s severity. A BILL PROMOTING THE USE OF MICHIGAN COM­ PANIES for state contracts has been signed into law. House Bill 5340 provides that if a Michigan company is bidding against a company from a state that has preference laws for its companies, then that company will be treated just like the Michigan company would be treated in their state. LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR A VIETNAM MEMORIAL MONUMENT honoring those who gave their lives or were lost in action in Vietnam has been signed into law. Under Public Act 234 of 1988, the monument will be funded by private contributions and must bear the name of every Vietnam veteran who died or is missing due to the con­ flict. The law creates a commission to oversee the financing and construction of the monument which could be placed on the State Capitol grounds. A BILL THAT WILL DETER DRUG TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOLS has become law. Under Public Act 215 of 1988, students are not allowed to carry pocket pagers in school. School officials have found that some students use pocket pagers to conduct drug business while attending class. Students needing a paper for medical reasons would be exempt from the restriction. A BILL LIMITING THE DISCLOSURE OF SENSITIVE CORRECTIONS INFORMATION has been signed into law. Under Public Act 59, prisoners can no longer use the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain informa­ tion that could threaten the security of a corrections facility or employee. For example, prisoners who file FOIA requests will not be able to receive staffing assignment charts and the home addresses and telephone numbers of corrections employees. i• *A Wi CANTE• MDi — O*ll C • a Ashi • • IM nd*aH Fd lad Psh* * Air Compressor • Moving Oollys • American Made Hand and Power . Tools • Home and Car Stereo Speakers • Refrigerators • Washers • * Cassettes and Videotapes • VCRs • Baby Items ® • F ITS ONE PKCE OR ALL GIVE ME A CALL! • • BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 • • 2M N^Main St., Nashville, Michigan Help Wanted I WANT YOU! to be a Christ­ mas Around the World Demon­ strator. For information call B J. at 616-795-9225, • JIM & ERNIES Farm and Carden Center 301 S. Main, Nashville WOLVERINE Basic Health Horse Feed 5 3SO-LBS 21% Broiler Ration $1O35 14% Hog Grower & Finisher 50-LBS • 852*0770 Zimectrln HORSE WORMER $970 Hubbard Puppy Food NEAR APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver- woods, building location. (VL-124) animals and is called the small animal auction. The Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association will have its eighth annual small animal auction at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in the Sale Tent on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. 4-H and FFA members will offer ducks, goats, rabbits, turkeys and chickens. Both market and breeding stock will be sold. Animals purchased may be used for breeding, as pets, for resale or for butchering. The Small Animal Associa­ tion was organized at the beginning of 1981. Its purpose is to help provide educational activities for all the 4-H and FFA members with small animals. The members have been busy making plans for this year’s sale to be a success. By purchasing animals in the sale people will be suppor­ ting young people and buying top animals for eating, breeding or publicity. Buyers at the sale will receive county­ wide publicity. Their names will be listed in thank-you ads in local papers and on next year’s sale bill. Buyers also will receive a special recogni­ tion rosette and be invited to a buyer’s dessert Monday, Aug. 15. In any 4-H and FFA auction the price over market or breeding value is tax deducti­ ble. Animals purchased in the sale may be released to buyers after 6 p.m. Juy 30 and must be picked up by 8 a.m. Sun­ day, July 31. Those who would like to at­ tend the sale may pick up buyer passes at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office. A pass provides the buyer with free admission and parking on sale day. For more information about the auction or to request a pro­ xie card for those who cannot attend the sale, call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. cleaner, tub and tile cleaners, antifreeze, windshield washer solution, paint brush cleaner with TSP, water-based glue, lye-based paint stripper, rust remover (with phosphoric acid), and properly mixed and diluted photographic chemicals. Materials that can be safely disposed of in a sanitary land­ fill are empty aerosol cans, oven cleaner, solidified nail polish, solidified nail polish remover, auto body repair products, latex-based paint, fertilizer and shoe polish. The final suggestion deals �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 11 POW-MIA flag recovered in Vermontville a S' htot, k>>S by Shelly Sulser Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputies have recovered a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag stolen from the front of the Vermontville Village offices over the July 4 weekend. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Eve Lumbert said Deputy Rod Sadler recovered the flag from a residence in Vermontville Monday (July 18) based on an anonymous tip. Authorities are releasing no other information on the case, other than to say the flag has been turned over to Vermont­ ville Village President Sue Villanueva. The flag was reported miss­ ing by Village Clerk Sharon Stewart July 5 after passing residents noticed July 2 that the American flag was left hanging on the ground by the flag pole and that the POW flag, donated by the Maple Valley Chapter of the Viet­ nam Veterans of America (VVA), was gone. A member of the VVA had planned to offer a $100 reward for the return of the flag and had asked the village council for a recommendation on the conditions by which the reward would be granted. The council agreed the money should be awarded if information leading to the Historical Society meets July 21 The Eaton County Historical Society will meet Thursday, July 21, at the old courthouse in Charlotte. The event will be potluck supper at 6': 30. Members are asked to &? j’AwS «*)&*f*2j «*)&**2j SSfc 52®> ^^MKHtoasliteftada Ipvk 1U«HKWKB itaBbi.WirNfctalBtlli, i tt BamJia pm iit total ihi somt atats et pda (fetes tttaWfitat lismtftaijta SWWEOFWI iNR0hslMpi> [4ifl.|iiMai»liVBl| MunttW*"*® inMirtW* bring a dish to pass and their own table service. A program will follow. The Aug. 4 Cornwell Theater trip has been cancell­ ed because of a conflict of dates. return of the flag resulted in the arrest and conviction of the thief. Later stolen from the village over the weekend ofJuly 9-10 were two of four sesquicentennial signs posted at the north, south, east and west village limits. The signs taken from the south and west village limits had cost the village $54.75 each, making the theft a felony because the loss is more than $100, Lumbert said. Stewart said the signs had been posted only two weeks prior to the theft. The council agreed at its meeting July 12 to purchase two more signs. The council also agreed to advertise for bids for the replacement of the village’s north well with contractors using state, local and American Water Works Associaton guidelines. Officers want the new eight-inch well to have the capability of pumping 200-250 gallons per minute while the current well pumps only 85-87 gallons per minute. Trustee Rod Harmon said the old north well must be abandoned because it is not working properly. He said it is difficult to determine an estimated cost for the replacement project, but guessed it would reach about $30,000. “There are so many variables, we can not sit here and say ‘this is what it’s going to be’,” Harmon said. The council decided to advertise for bids for the replacement of the north well. The bids will be opened at the Aug. 4 regular session. A special meeting was set for Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. when the bids will be discussed. In other business, ordinance committee member Joe Ann Nehmer reported that a number of residential or­ dinance violations to the coun­ cil are being turned over to the courts for prosecution. TnjflfffflnfflnnnnnnninnTTW WTTHnnnTffnfnninffrin^ni^ff Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS f illl A/46../:++^^9C July 16-23 - Barry County Free Fair, Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 19-22 - 4-H Dairy Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 21 - “Family Living Day at the Fair”, 8:30 a.m. at the Show Bam “Get Lean With Pork” will be the featured pro­ gram. Please join us. July 21 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, Michigan State Univer­ sity, East Lansing. July 30 - 4-H State Dog Show, at Livestock Pavilion, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Dry conditions expected to continue in Eaton County Eaton County is experienc­ ing its worst drought in more than 60 years, and the odds are not great that conditions will improve substantially during the next month. J.D. Carlson, Extension agricultural meteorologist, says lack of rainfall in por­ tions of central lower Michigan broke records set in 1925 and 1934. According to the records, Lansing is the driest location in the state. “During May and June, Lansing received .83 inches of rain,” Carlson says. “This shatters the former record of 2.27 inches in 1925. The next driest years for that twomonth period were 1934 and 3 inches, and 1895 with 3.07 inches.” Carlson says the reason for current conditions is an abnor­ mal pattern in the jet stream that is steering moisture out of the Midwest. “In meteorological ter­ minology, a ridge of high pressure has been stubbornly located over the central part of the country,” he says. “This bulge of stagnant, warm air has blocked systems out west from moving into the Midwest. They have moved northeastward into south cen­ tral Canada. Other systems have followed a more southern branch of the jet stream and moved well to our south.” To hazard a guess on what rain might fall during July and August, Carlson refers to two recent long-range outlooks. The new 30-day outlook for July is generally calling for the drought pattern to persist Rainfall is predicted to be below normal over the Lower Peninsula and near normal over the Upper Peninsula. Temperatures are expected to continue above normal over the entire state, with greater probabilities over southern sections. The 90-day outlook for July through September shows ma­ jor changes. It suggests a big shift in thejet stream, with the ridge moving over the eastern United States and the major heat over the Southeast. This would put Michigan in a much more favorable position for rainfall. The official forecast is for near normal rainfall over Michigan. Temperatures are expected to be near nor­ mal over the Upper Peninsula and above normal over lower Michigan. Thus, it would appear that the drought should continue through July, but some relief may come by August. Miscellaneous Garage Sale Student honored Tina Beardsley ofNashville recently was honored by Argubright Business College of Battle Creek for having perfect attendance. She was one of 101 students mentioned for academi and perfect attendance awards at the school. Area births— BOY, born June 24 to David Stephens and April Shelton of Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 1016 ozs.prime: 1:34 a.m. Petoskey Hospital GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bloswick (Annette Meyers) of Mackinac Island are proud parents of a daughter , Hannah Mae. Born June 17, at Petoskey Hospital, weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs. She joins brother Christopher at home. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wes Meyers of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. John Bloswick of St. Ignace. GARAGE SALE: Thurs., Fri., and Sat, July 21 thru 23, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., 5 and 10 speed bikes, air hockey table game, clothing, and misc items. 9549 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville. B. Wilson and L. YOU WANT QUALITY at Trumble.________________ affordable prices when you buy WILL DO HOUSE CLEAN­ printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for ING & painting. Please call everything from business cards Virginia Fox 726-0347.______ and brochures to newspapers YARD SALE: Thurs. July 21 & and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Fri. July 22. Starting time 8am. 222 E. Main, Vermontville, MI. Hastings. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City, Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). News of local clubs, social activites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! 1 1 W00 |I ■W Only... Send my subscription to: NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE Enclosed in my payment for:: $13 Barry County $16.50 Other Areas PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY or call... 948-8051 ZIP $11.00 Students (9 months) $15.00 Surrounding Counties (Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent) for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 12 Summary of Minutes Castleton Township Board July 13, 1988 7:30 P.M. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jorvie, L. Pix­ ley, N. Rasey. Absent: S. Bishop. Also present County Commissioner O. Moore. Treasurer's Report showed a General Fund Balance of $73,823.19. Fire Vot. Bal. $16,890.03; Amb. Voted Bal. $39,343.22; Township Imp. Bal. $73,546.47; Perp. Care No. 1 of $198.93, No. 2 of $25.37; Community Development Block Grant Balance of $25,385.28. Pixley moved, Jarvie supported, Roll Call Vote: All Ayes - absent: Bishop - to pay the following bills as read: Maple Valley News 23.80 Hastings City Bank 589.47 J.W. Cooley........... ..619.22 J. Jarvie................. ..494.00 Consumers Power 39.19 Mary Walliczek 230.67 State of Mich......... ..231.00 Castleton Fire Vot 1861.45 Castleton Amb. Vot....1861.45 L. Pixley -..... 16.98 Hastings Office Sup 64.38 Robert Frolich......... 395.84 Sharon Bishop 186.50 Fire Dept. Approp 3000.00 C.F.C : 310.16 Michigan Bell ...... 31.50 J.W. Ryan................. ..... 52.00 Village of Nash 15.67 Maple Valley News 30.80 MicroScience............ ...1795.00 Nelson Rasey 210.50 J.W. Cooley 79.63 C.F.C 99.74 L. Pixley 446.21 Burnam & Flower 368.00 Margarite Sult 25.00 Comm. Dev. Grant 500.00 MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July T 1,1988, the board members approved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1988-89 school year. Regular meetings of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held in the school administration building on the second Mon­ day of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. and end not later than 11:00 p.m. The telephone number is 517-852-9699. The following is the schedule of the regular meeting dates for the 1988-89 school year. July 11, 1988 (Organizational) January 9, 1989 August 8, 1988 February 13, 1989 September 12, 1988 March 13, 1989 October 10, 1988 April 10, 1989 November 14, 1988 May 8, 1989 December 12, 1988 June 12, 1989 Amb. Dept. App Block Grant Bills State of Ml.......... Jim Stowell Blakely S8G 1125.00 368.00 5000.00 1955.00 Hast. City Bk 648.40 Cheryl Stor 1409.80 M.V. News ,...18.62 Reminder.......................... 25.92 Postmaster .......... 25.00 Jarvie and Pixley were appointed to develop recommendation for policy regarding use of Township property. Clerk directed to include letter to Frolich with his pay asking about removal of brush pile at Barryville Cemetery. J.W. Cooley authorized to sign Limited Service Agreement with MicroScience of Tax Administra­ tion Computer Software System. Bob Schaffer reported on Health Departments work and talked about Household Hazardous Wastes (Collection Aug. 10, 1988 at Hastings Fire Bam). Bob also asked for our support in his bid for County Drain Commissioner. Discussion of Road Repair Proposals with no ac­ tion taken. County Commissioner Moore reported on Local Emergency Plannning Committee as mandated by Federal Law. Motion by Jarvie, seconded by Rasey, to authorize hiring of: Ada Yaudes, Sharon Bishop, Rose Heaton, Marge Wolff, Phyllis Rizor, and Belva Barry for the August 2, 1988 Primary Election Board. Adj. 10:05 p.m. Regular Council Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE June 23, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held June 23, 1988 at the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President John Hughes at 7:00 p.m. Present were John Hughes, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd, Sue Kienurske, Larry Filter, and Raymond Hinckley. Ab­ sent, Marsh Ainslie. The minutes of the previous regular meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the Public Hearing held June 9th were also read and approved. Under old business there was some discussion regarding the current method of water and sewer billing in light of the current drought situation. Motion by Filter supported by Spoelstra to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN General Primary Election TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is hereby given that a General Primary Election will be held in. the Township of Vermontville, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township... Tuesday, August 2,1988 FIRE STATION at For the purpose of nominating candidates of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch Independent Citizens Par­ ties for Partisan Offices and for the purpose of nominating candidates for non-partisan offices, viz: CONGRESSIONAL - United States Senator; Representative in Congress. LEGISLATIVE - State Representative. COUNTY - Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner and if elected in the county, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner, and Mine Inspector. TOWNSHIP-Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, Library Board. JUDICIAL - Appeals Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, Pro­ bate Court Judge, District Court Judge if Primary is required. And for the purpose of electing Delegates to the county convention of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch Independent Citizens Parties. Also any additional amendments or propositions that may be submitted. 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. JANICE L. BAKER, Township Clerk JULY 1988 BILLS WATER& SEWER Power Shell Service 25.00 Hoch 170.67 Electric Motor Service... 79.00 Carl’s Supermarket 31.50 Hometown Lumber Yard.82.95 Michigan Bell 117.94 Arrow Uniform Rental....13.19 Pleasant Telephone Ans. Ser., 80.00 Inc Nashville Hardware 24.78 Consumers Power Pump Sta­ tion #1................................ 19.01 Consumers Power Pump Sta­ tion #2 .................... 20.55 Consumers Power Pump Sta­ tion #3 .... :............ 20.82 Consumers Power 202 S. Main 210.13 Consumers Power 313 N. Main 506.50 Consumers Power 9500 Greggs Crsng 439.56 Quill Corporation 225.671 TOTAL 2,067.21 POLICE DEPARTMENT Kent Oil Co., Inc............ 945.11 Hastings Office Supplies..9.86 Battery Products Inc 94.50 Power Shell Service 121.80 Arrow Uniform Rental... 15.90 Consumers Power 208 N. Main 43.63 31.48 Michigan Bell Quill Corporation 225.61 Carl's Supermarket 10.74 Nashville Hardware 1.25 Mace Pharmacy, Inc 27.09 TOTAL 1,526.97 GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Kent Oil Co., Inc 73.07 Consumers Power 202% S. Main 47.65 Bob's Service Shop 1.10 Nashville Hardware 23.26 Wheeler's Marine Service.5.95 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 189.83 Vern's Repair 5.61 Williams Farm Machinery, Inc. 77.37 Purity Cylinder Gases Inc. 13.95 Maple Valley Implement 3,287.00 TOTAL 3,724.79 PARKS & LIBRARY Carl’s Supermarket 11.70 Snow 8 Son-Locksmiths..53.92 TOTAL 65.62 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Municipal Health Services (2,061.34 American Bankers Life..174.45 Jackson National Life Ins. 902.56 Recognition 38.00 Consumers Power 204 N. Main .............. 27.80 Consumers Power 206 N. Main 58.90 Michigan Bell 106.38 144.20 Maple Valley News Carl's Supermarket 10.75 Quill Corporation 225.61 Castleton Township 233.64 TOTAL 3.983.63 Highway Maintenance 8 Con­ st.................................. 13,835.48 Duane Hamilton Excavating ...6,952.92 Rieth-Riley 26,540.73 Quill Corporation 225.61 TOTAL 51,013.28 FIRE BOARD AMBULANCE BOARD 2nd Quarter 1st Quarter Balance TOTAL TOTAL JULY STREET DEPARTMENT Kent Oil Co 840.66 Consumers Power 1,111.12 Liquid Calcium Sales..1,094.26 Municipal Supply.......... 158.25 Drummond American Corp. 254.25 3,000.00 3,000.00 2nd Quarter TOTAL 1,125.00 30.00 1,425.00 1988 BILLS $66,806.50 Received after typing: POLICE DEPTARTMENT Communications Spec.$101.20 Organizational Minutes BOARD OF EDUCATION Adm. Building, 7 p.m., July 11, 1988 Present: J. Brumm, W. Flower, R. Ewing, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, Sr., C. Wolff. Absent: D. Hawkins. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by Superintendent Wolff. Mr. Wolff welcomed Harold Stewart and thanked Ron Tobias for his years of service on the board. Continued on next page— NOTICE TO THE NASHVILLE WATER and SEWER CUSTOMERS Just a reminder, bills must be paid by the 10th of the month. After the 10th of each month, bills not paid are subject to a 10 percent penalty. Bills mailed in after the 10th of each month, must include a 10 percent penalty. Rose Heaton ___________________ Village Clerk INVITATION to BID PROJECT: 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium ADDRESS: Maplewood Elementary School Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Sealed proposals for 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium will be received at the of­ fice of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, envelope clearly marked; RE-ROOFING PROJECTS, PHASE 2, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS SEALED BID ENCLOS­ ED and it should be addressed to Mr. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, until 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 8,1988. Bids will be opened at 7:30 p.m. at a regular meeting of the Board of Education, Monday, August 8,1988, in the school administration office. Plans may be obtained at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, upon deposit of $15.00 per set. The deposit will be refunded only if Plans and Specifications are returned within 15 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition. In all cases, Plans and Specifications are the property of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish one 5% bid bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Maple Valley Schools. Bonds shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, the successful bidders) shall be required to furnish a 100% labor and material bond and a 100% performance bond. Plans will be on file on Dodge/SCAN Microfilm and at the F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Kalamazoo. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 13 2. President: Nomination made by Viele, supported by Brumm to nominate W. Flowerr as President. Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to close nominations. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawk­ ins. Vote was as follows: Brumm, Ewing, Pino, Stewart and Viele in favor of W. Flower as President. Abstain: Flower. Absent: Hawkins. W. Flower elected as President. 3. Vice-President: Nomination made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to nominate C. Viele as Vice-President. Nomination made by Pino to nominate J. Brumm as Vice-President. Nomination died due to lack of support. Nomination made by Stewart to nominate Ewing as Vice-President. Nomination died due to lack of support. Nominations were closed. Vote was as follows: Brumm, Ewing, Stewart in favor of C. Viele as Vice-President. Flower did not cast a vote. Abstain: Viele. Nays: Pino. Absent: Hawkins Due to the fact that four votes are required, a re-vote was taken which was as follows: Brumm, Ewing, Flower and Stewart in favor of C. Viele as Vice-President. Abstain: Viele. Nays: Pino. Absent: Hawkins. C. Viele elected as Vice President. 4. Secretary: Nomination made by Ewing, sup­ ported by Viele to nominate J. Brumm as Secretary. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele that nominations be closed. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Vote was as follows: Ewing, Flower, Pino, Stewart and Viele in favor of J. Brumm as Secretary. Abstain: J. Brumm. Absent: Hawk­ ins. J. Brumm was elected as Secretary. 5. Treasurer: Nomination made by Brumm, sup­ ported by Viele to nominate R. Ewing as Treasurer. Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele that nominations be closed. Ayes: All. Nomina­ tions closed. Vote was as follows: Brumm, Flower, Pino, Stewart and Viele in favor of R. Ewing as Treasurer. Abstain: Ewing. Absent: Hawkins. 6. Board Meetings: Motion was made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to hold the regular meetings of the Board of Education in the Administration Building on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. and PUBLIC HEARING I July 21,1988 • 7 p.m. | at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: John Kent has requested a g variance to construct a garage on his g property located at 716 Kellogg. The g property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracey, Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 114 " pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. finishing not later than 11:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes: Brumm, Flower, Ewing, Pino, Stewart and Viele. Nays: None. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Minutes: There was discussion concerning #9 of the special minutes of June 28, 1988, however, no correction needed. Motion made by Viele, supported by Ewing to approve the minutes of the special meeting of June 28, 1988. Ayes: Ewing, Flower, Pino and Viele. Abstain: Brumm and Stewart (Brumm was absent and Stewart was not on the board at that time). Nays: None. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Depository: Motion made by Stewart, suppor­ ted by Viele to approve Hastings City Bank as depository of school funds and checking accounts for the 1988-89 school year as recommended by Mr. Wolff. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Bills: After Superintendent Wolff gave clarifica­ tion on the larger bills, a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the passing on bills payable from General Fund in the amount of $119,022.99. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Payrolls: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following amounts: June 17.................................. $36,585.07 July 1....... .$15,557.72 Ayes: All. Motion carried. Supt. Report: The Superintendent's report was read by C. Wolff. Spring Sports: W. Flower presented a check from the Athletic Booster's Treasurer in the amount of $8,500.08 for spring sports. Coaches: Motion was made by Viele, sup­ ported by Stewart to approve the following coaches for the 1988-89 school year as recom­ mended by Mr. Sampson: 9th Grade Girls Basketball, Bill Rivest, Staff: paid. Cross Country, Gary Hamilton, Volun­ teer; unpaid. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Tuition Students: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to accept tuition students at the same amount as the 87-88 school year as recommended by Mr. Wolff for the 88-89 school year. Elementary Students......... 13.00 Jr.-Sr. High School ... 99.00 Ayes: All. Motion carried. Roof Repair Bid: Architect Randy Case reviewed the bid from Norman H. Davis with the Board, stating the bid was higher per square foot than Phase I. Mr. Case also Area farmers may apply for help after drought Eaton County Drought Conditions Producers in Eaton County severely affected by drought conditions this year lowering the quantity of feed stocks on hand are eligible to apply for the USDA Emergency Feed Program, and Emergency Feed Assistance Program. To be eligible for livestock feed assistance, farmers must have suffered a loss of feed normally produced on the farm and must not have suffi­ cient feed on hand to maintain livestock and poultry. To qualify for emergency feed, a livestock owner must have suffered a 40 percent loss of feed production on the farm because of a natural disaster, which resulted in a need for purchases of feed in quantities larger than normal for eligible livestock. Only foundation stock is eligible for assistance under the Feed Assistance program but not the Feed Program. Eligible livestock are cattle, sheep, horses (for farm use), mules, swine, goats and poultry which have been owned at least six months; or, if owned less than six months, they are either offspring of eligible livestock or were pur­ chased as a normal operation. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! indicated if the project was rebid there may be additional bidders. 6. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Motion made by Brumm supported by Stewart to reject the only bid received (Norman H. Davis). Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to direct Architect Randy Case to rebid Phase II using 2"x4"'s on the perimeter; verify square footage and request that drain price should be per drain as an optional bid. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. Auditors: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve Foote, Iles & Lloyd as school auditors again for the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawins. Motion carried. Legal Retainer: After discussion, a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to approve Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg, P.C. as school attorneys and counselors at law again for the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: Brumm, Ewing, Flower, Stewart and Viele. Nays: None. Abstain: Pino. Absent: Hawkins. Motion car­ ried. Reading Program: Mr. Wolff informed the Board in order to maintain the Reading Program with Lakewood, we may be required to employ the Reading Teacher additional time at Maple Valley. (Bid rejection incorporated in Item #16) Agenda Item - Aug.: The two sub committees of the Citizens Advisory Buildings and Facilities Committee will be asked to report back to the Board at the regular August meeting. Maple Valley News: Members of the Board expressed their concerns to a representative from the Maple Valley News regarding a recent article; headlines stating that Dr. Schug was fired. The Board informed her that Dr. Schug was not fired; but that his employment terminated because he did not accept the contract which had been offered to him. Mr. Wolff also expressed his concerns to the Maple Valley News representative, expressing that there are many positive things that happen within the Maple Valley Schools and asked that they not be overlooked when printing the news. Adjournment: Motion made by Viele, sup­ ported by Brumm to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:31 p.m. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE REGULAR AUGUST BOARD MEETING. July 11, 1988 (Organizational) 33 Portraits! Nowincludes12All-Occasion Caption Portraits™ 33 Portrait Package: 2-8x10s, 3-5x7s, 15 wallets Plus a Big 10x13 and 12 All-Occasion Caption Portraits™ (3x5s) Get 33 portraits for $14.95 including a 10x13 wall portrait and 12 All-Occasion Caption Portraits (make portraits for all occasions by applying your choice of 30 messages.) There’s no appointment necessary and K mart welcomes babies, children, adults and groups. Poses our selection. Not valid with any other offer. One advertised package per family. $1 each additional subject. Tuesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 30 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte AGFA<$> Professional Products �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 14 Nashville EMT's train in ’mock’ disaster in Hastings by Shelly Sulser The call ofan airplane crash on the Barry County fairgrounds last Wednesday evening echoed through emergency monitors, igniting immediate action from ambulance personnel in Nashville, Middleville and Hastings. The response by those medical attendants is just what the Barry County EMS Coun­ cil wanted to put to the test when it planned the mock air disaster, Pennock Hospital spokesman Tom Kaufman said. “Part of what the disaster plan is is to see who would provide mutual aid backup in the case of a disaster. It’s ac­ tually a testing of the initial Barry County Disaster Plan,” Kaufman said. “At this point in time, as far as we can tell, things did go extremely well.” Nashville and Middleville ambulances were called to assist Hastings in the triaging (prioritizing) of patients, while Lake Odessa and BPOH (Delton) were unable to res­ pond to the training session. “If it had been a real disaster, both of them would have been able to respond,” Kaufman explained. The mock crash was organized through the Barry County EMS Council in JULY PAINT SALE 25% Off All H.W.I. Paint Products InteriorPaint • Exterior Paint Primers • Exterior Stain • Polyurethane Varnish — Sale Good the Entire Month of July — VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service.” HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 cooperation with Pennock Hospital. The EMS Council is a state-designated group that allows for cooperation bet­ ween competing services. The council meets once a month to formulate the county-wide disaster plan, among other functions. Kaufman explained that in the event of an actual largescale disaster, five to six amublance units will respond, depending on the number of injuries, including two from Hastings. The rest are on standby to cover for the in­ service units should another emergency occur, Kaufman said. Wednesday’s mock disaster was coordinated in coopera­ tion with Pennock, with doc­ tors also taking part by com­ municating with ambulance personnel by radio and seeing the patients in the emergency room. Dr. Wes Von Seggren, the project medical director for the EMS Council, attended the scene ofthe mock mishap. Thirteen victims were posi­ tioned as if to look scattered about the area by the crash and were tagged with various vital signs. Many appeared to have actual injuries, fabricated by Hastings Am­ bulance Director Doug Palmer. The-injuries included compound fractures, lacera­ tions, chest traumas and inter­ nal wounds. “The way the triage system is set up, the people in need of immediate attention, like those with chest trauma, are the number one priority — those who could be saved,” Kaufman explained. “Next would be the ones with minor Firemen and ambulance personnel receive on-the-scene training at a mock ariplane crash on the Barry County Fairgrounds last week. injuries and then there are those that are beyond help. So they look, prioritize and ship the ones most in need of urgent attention.” Following those to the hospital were victims needing medical attention, but whose injuries were not life threatening. Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors evaluted the injuries and those in need of surgery were sent down the hall and their participation was com­ pleted. Kaufman said surgeons were called without warning to test their response times as well. Kaufman said a Hastings fire truck attended the scene to help, ifneeded, although there were no fires to be extinguish­ ed. He noted that the police What You Ought To Know Dear Voter: This year’s election is very important to all of us. Not only will we elect a new President and send represen­ tatives to Washington and Lansing, but in Barry and Eaton Counties we will select a new Circuit Judge. Most of us will never be directly affected by the ac­ tions of our elected officials. But the Circuit Judge we elect through the August 2 primary and the November 8 election will have a more direct impact on you, your family, and your communi­ ty than any other elected official. Every year, about 2100 new cases are filed in the Circuit Court for Eaton and Barry Counties. About 1600 are noncriminal lawsuits, in­ cluding divorce and support issues and disputes over $10,000 that affect local workers, local employers, local government, and in­ dividual citizens. In most of these cases, two or more Barry or Eaton County residents are involved not only as parties but also as witnesses and jurors. The other 500 cases filed each year are serious criminal cases, for example murder, rape and armed rob­ bery. These cases also in­ volve many of our counties’ residents, not only as defen­ dants but as witnesses, jurors, and, very important­ ly, as victims. What these numbers add up to is that well over 3000 of our neighbors, our fellow workers, our businesses, our farmers, and our local governments come in direct contact with a Circuit Judge every year, In the six year term of Circuit Judge, as many as one person out of every ten in Barry and Eaton Counties will be directly af­ fected by a Circuit Judge’s decision, and many more will be involved in other ways in the Court’s work. Our Circuit Judges have a great impact on our families, the quality of life in our neighborhoods and com­ munities, and the nature of change in Barry and Eaton Counties. Yet, as voters we probably know less about and demand less from the people who are running for judge than for most other elected offices. Most voters are not aware that we pay our Circuit Judges over $90,000 a year, not including fringe benefits such as health care and a very generous pension. That salary is about three times the averaged household in­ come in our two counties. For $90,000 a year, you have the right to demand that your new Circuit Judge works to earn that kind of pay both on and off the bench. I believe you have a right to expect only the best from your new Circuit Judge: You are entitled to a per­ son of integrity. You should expect your new Circuit Judge to have experience in law enforce­ ment and in complex civil cases involving families, farms and businesses. You deserve a person who, as your new Circuit Judge, gets up and goes to work as you do, who gives you a full day ’s work every day. You should expect your new Circuit Judge to have demonstrated background of community leadership and to spend time, both during nor­ mal working hours and after, working with and being a role model for the young people of our communities. When I am elected Circuit Judge I will: *Be independent of any special interest group. ♦Insure our criminal laws are enforced. ♦Be- at the Courthouse by 8:00 a.m. or earlier, except when business calls elsewhere, and give you a full dollar’s worth of effort, Both on the bench and off. ♦Regularly speak to, and meet and work with youth and community groups -­ and not just in election years — to help provide a role model for the youth of our communities. This year, we have a choice. We will decide which direction our Circuit Court will take. How we decide will have a great deal to do with the futures of our families, our neighborhoods, our farms, our jobs, our businesses and our communities. Best Wishes, JOE FINK for Circuit Judge Paid tor bp the Committee to ElectJoe Fink Circuit Judge • 4806 Thornapple Drive • Lansing. Michigan 48917 *717/322-0297 Nashville Ambulance coordinator Pat Powers, along with EMT Joseph Huebner of the Hastings evaluate a "patient" at the mock disaster last week. also would have been called to the scene in the event of an ac­ tual disaster. Hospital personnel plan to meet next month to review how well those involved responded and ways im­ provements can be made. Kaufman said the EMS Council probably will plan to hold a mock disaster each year. PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE • PARTS R« service all brands 543-8332 appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 1 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral 1 .u'l u'l I IS MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE i tSk Sk s PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC ★ MAYTAG . * KITCHEN AID ★ FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF *WHIRIPOOI * SEARS * GIBSON ★ TAP PAI * HOTPOINT ★JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARO SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced. Reliable A Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page IS Jr. Livestock members getting ready for Eaton Co. Fair Members of the Eaton County 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and Junior Livestock Association are getting ready for the 1988 Eaton County 4-H Fair July 24-30. There is lots to be done in preparing for a week of learn­ ing, competition, camping, barn duty, new friends and just plain fun through involve­ ment in youth livestock programs. A 4-H or FFA member begins by either raising or purchasing a young animal and then feeding and caring for the animal each day. Rais­ ing an animal as a livestock project is a valuable experience for any FFA and 4-H member. Projects are the foundation ofthese youth pro­ grams - teaching agricultural Vermontville Church plans Vacation Bible School The Vermontville Bible Church, 250 North Main St., Vermontville, will be host for a Vacation Bible School for all area young people, ages kindergarten through ninth grade. It will be held at the church July 25 through 29, from 9:30 until 11:45 a.m. Carol Hom will be the main teacher. There will be Bible and missionary stories, as well as songs and contests. All young people are invited. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Vermontville Fire Department would like to extend a big thank you to all the people who helped in assisting us at the Bam Fire on July 14. Many people helped in many ways and everything they did was greatly appreciated by the members of the department. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our most sincere thanks to the Vermont­ ville and surrounding fire departments, neighbors and towns people who brought our awful fire under control. While the loss of the barn, wagons and hundreds ofbales of straw are heavy losses, we are thankfull there were no injuries and with all ofyour help the fire was contained from further devastation. 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At the fair, there is the ex­ citement ofthe livestockjudg­ ing contest, showmanship, and market class competition, but one ofthe biggest events is Sale Day, marking the culmination of months ofhard work. The Junior Livestock Association members invite the community and its com­ mercial and industrial business people to join them at their annual market livestock auction. The sale will be at the fairgrounds in Charlotte Thursday, July 28, beginning NOTICE APPLICATION BLANKS for persons who would like to work on an Election Board for Castle­ ton Township are available from Junia Jarvie, Township Clerk, Box 216, Nashville, MI. Elec­ tion School of Instruction for election workers will be held July 25th at Hope Township Hall. There will be another school of instruction available before the November General Election. On clean's list Brian R. Friddle of Nashville has been placed on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Patricia Cook and Mer­ rill Friddle. A student qualifies for the dean’s list when he earns a GPA of 3.5 or better in a semester. be expensive, usually their costs are higher than commer­ cial producers. At market price, it’s hard to break even. The auction at the fair gives the young people a chance to show a profit for their hours of work. The sale includes lambs, hogs and steers. Beef, pork and lamb carcasses also will be available. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump'Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY' We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence. 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Come help us celebrate. Every­ one welcome, especially you kids. 5 miles south of Nashville on M-66.__________________ MAPLE VALLEY CO-OP NURSERY now taking applica­ tions for the 88-89 school year. Call Rachel Curtis 852-9271 or Kim Campbell 726-0269. at 4:30 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to come early to view the animals, which will be offered in the sale. Those who purchase an animal at the auction are buy­ ing prize livestock raised by Eaton County 4-H and FFA club members. Purchases help support the educational programs of these two youth groups. Raising animals on a small scale can P us Taxes & P ates Plymouth • Dodge 1455 Vv. State St., Hastings Call 945-9383 OPEN Mon. & Wed. 830 a.m. Io 8 p.m.: Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 830 a.m. Io 6 pjn.; Sal. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 19, 1988 — Page 16 • • • TREAT YOUR FOOD BUDGET TO QIMJTYWINGS Prices Effective Tues., July 19 thru Saturday, July 23 HvsradesT j^Daehole aeoe ^-i Slender Sliced V \tr““Be^“e|} lunch Meats Hot0®$huckStea £895 Quantity Rights Reserved Pillsbury DAIRY & FROZEN PEPSI PRODUCTS 12-Pk. Cans Country Fresh Homogenized Milk 21.5-oz. 21.5-o or 1/2 Liter PEPSI Downy Fabric softener spartan Sliced Cheese(f|™t Regular or Thick Slice 16 PEPSI 64-oz. 45'Off Label Dep. Frito-Lay 12 12-oz GOLDEN WHEAT large Golden wheat Doritos Macaroni & Cheese Nacho or Cool Ranch 16-o£ Eggs $219 7.25-oz. Citrus HUI Ragu Homestyle Orange Juice Hy Ration Spaghetti Sauce DOG FOOD Mushroom, Meat, Plain 2 5-lb Bag 32-oz. PRODUCE Country Lane Crisco ice Cream Shortening nsca M&M'S 16-oz. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 116 - No. 51 — Tuesday, July 26, 1988 Voters to nominate candidates in primary election by Shelly Sulser Voters in Eaton and Barry counties will be asked to choose nominees for state, county and township offices in next week’s primary election where races are seen for posts on two local boards. In Vermontville Township, all candidates are unopposed in the primary, while voters in the November general election will see a race between Democrat Ricki L. Hill of 657 S. Main St., Ver­ montville, and Republican Rachael Weiler, of 6886 Ver­ montville Hwy., who are seeking to replace retiring treasurer Jane Thrun. Incumbent Supervisor Ed Sampson of 581 S. Main St., Vermontville is running unop­ posed in both the primary and general elections, as is clerk Janice Baker of 470 E. Main St. Republicans Robert Siple of 7227 Gresham Hwy., Ver­ montville, an incumbent, and newcomer Dion Rasey, of 6388 Hager Rd., Nashville, are running unopposed in the Aug. 2 primary for two open trustee seats. They will be challenged in the November general elec­ tion by Democrat Francis Lordson of 6604 N. Shaytown Rd. Current trustee Harold Cook chose not to seek re- election. All Vermontville library board candidates are unoppos­ ed non-partisan incumbents. InMaple Grove Township, voters will choose between incumbent Republican clerk Susan K. Butler of 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, and Republican op­ ponent Ann Schantz of 8665 Maple Grove Rd., Nashvillefor the GOP nomination. Republican Donald F. Wilkutt II of 9515 M-66, Nashville hopes to unseat one of two incumbent candidates for two open trustee seats in the primary. Running for re­ election are Republicans Monte M. Allen of 7980 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, and Floyd Shilton of 5104 Guy Rd., Nashville. Treasurer Joyce Starring, who has held the office for 25 years, is alone in her bid for another four-year term. She lives at 8610 Cloverdale Rd., Nashville. Supervisor Rodney Crothers of 8105 Barryville Rd., Nashville Will seek a se­ cond four-year term. In Castleton Township, all candidates are Republicans and only one newcomer is running for one of two open trustee seats. Bill Wilson of 9549 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, will seek a post on the board while incumbent Nelson Rasey chose not to seek re-election. The name of current trustee Sharon Bishop cannot appear on the ballot because she is a government employee with the United States Postal Service. The remaining vacant seat will have to be filled by board appointment at a later date. The rest of the candidates are unopposed incumbents, including Supervisor Justin W. Cooley of 512 N. Main St., Nashville; Clerk Junia Jarvie of P.O. Box 216 Price Rd., Nashville; and Treasurer Loretta Pixley of 9180 Thor­ napple Lake Rd., Nashville. Barry County residents also will be faced with deciding in the primary who they want to run in the general election for various county offices. Vying in the primary for Barry County clerk are Republicans Nancy L. Boersma of 1946 Brookfield Dr., Hastings and Jeanne McFadden of 1455 Ottawa Trail, Hastings. The primary winner will be challenged in the general election by Democrat Shirley J. Drake of 9938 Bedford Rd., Dowling. Incumbent Republican Treasurer Juanita Yarger of 15 Sisson Rd., Freeport, is alone in her bid for re­ election, as is Republican Sheriff David O. Wood of P.O. Box 385, 1498 Center Rd., Hastings. Two Republicans want to be drain commissioner. They are incumbent Audrey Burdick of 226 W. Nelson, Hastings, and Robert W. Schaffer of 2235 Robinwood Drive, Hastings. Republican Sandy Schondelmayer will defend his seat as register of deeds against Democrat Robert Dwyer of Terrace Lane, Box 277, Nashville, in the general election. Republican Dale A. Crowley of 1521 N. Michigan, Hastings, is uncontested in his bid for the post of prosecuting attorney and Republican James L. King also faces no opposition as he seeks another term as county surveyor. Republican Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw is also unop­ posed for a new term in office. Running for Eaton and Barry County Circuit Court judgeships are Thomas Eveland, Joe Fink and Willard K. Mikesell. Nashville area voters also Continued on page 2 Frith resigns; School Board offers Schug principalship by Shelly Sulser Thanking the Maple Valley Board of Education for the op­ portunity to. use her skills as an administrator, Kellogg and Fuller Elementary School Principal Joy Frith resigned her post to accept an elemen­ tary principal position in Leslie. The board voted to accept Frith’s resignation at a special meeting held last Monday and to offer former Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug a chance to apply for the position. Frith thanked the board for giving her her first ad­ ministrative position and com­ mented in her letter of resignation that she enjoyed working with the staff. Frith commended them for being what she called a “dedicated group of people that sincerely care about the education and welfare of the students.” She added that she enjoyed working with the other ad­ ministrators and that her two years at Maple Valley were a Joy Frith challenge and a positive experience. After a lengthy discussion on the matter, the board voted to offer Schug the job by registered letter (to his at­ torney) with a return receipt requested, and an answer of acceptance or rejection to be given “within an expedient amount oftime’ ’ not later than 90 days after the letter is received. Board Treasurer Richard Ewing pointed out to the board that Schug’s former Lansing biker hurt near Nashville Saturday A Lansing motorcyclist riding with friends near Nashville Saturday evening was hurt after his rear tire suddenly went flat causing him to lose control and leave the roadway. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Deputies said Jerry Priehs, 49, of 906 Rob­ bins, Lansing, was westbound on Nashville Highway at about 5:30 p.m. when the in­ cident occurred, resulting in his cycle tipping over. Priehs was transported to Pennock Hospital by the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Ambulance where he was treated and released for minor injuries. | HA0TIN0I, |4l Hastings contract stated that he should be offered the next available administrative position. “An attempt was made to offer Dr. Schug ad­ ministrative assistant and he apparently felt administrative assistant was not equitable,” Ewing said. “It all depends on how the attorney looks at ad­ ministrative assistant. If that fulfills our responsibility, we should post the position in­ stead of singling out certain people. There’s two ways to look at it.” Ewing added that the con­ tract offered to Schug should be comparable to those the other principals in the district work under. Schug previously worked in the Maple Valley School District as curriculum coor­ dinator for two years until his employment ended June 30 due to non-renewal ofhis con­ tract when the board eliminated his job position. Schug had been offered an alternative post as the assistant to the superintendent, but declined the offer. Board trustee Bea Pino noted at the meeting that Schug is qualified to serve as elementary school principal and once held the position in another district. Ewing insisted, however, that the opening be made available to others within the district. “Other people should have the opportunity to interview for that job instead of a closed shop type thing,” he said. Hawkins suggested sending Schug the registered letter to inform him of the vacancy, in addition to posting the opening. “Why sit here and... wait for him tcrsay ‘yea or nay,”’ Hawkins said. “Let’s just post it and send him a registered Continued on page 2 Townships to decide millages, electric service franchises A millage proposition will be on the ballot in Maple Grove Township in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary, while Castelton Township voters will consider a request to renew a franchise with the Tri-County Electrical Cooperative. The cooperative, headquartered in Portland, has done business in the township for nearly 50 years. The ballot request follows a suggestion from the Michigan Public Service Commission to obtain franchise approvals from Continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 2 Voters to nominate candidates in primary election Continued from front page will be asked to nominate unopposed incumbent County Commissioners Theodore McKelvey and Orvin H. Moore to the general election. McKelvey, a Republican, represents Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown Townships (District 5) on the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, while Moore, also a Republican, is the District 4 commissioner, representing Carlton, Woodland and Castleton Township. Vermontville voters will find the name of Republican incumbent commissioner Edgar Fleetham on the primary ballot running unop­ posed for another term. Also in Eaton County, Clerk and Register of Deeds Linda Twitchell, a Republican, is unopposed in her bid for another term in office. Other unopposed Republican incumbents in­ elude Treasurer Alvin Starr, Sheriff Art Kelsey and Pro­ secutor G. Michael Hocking. Republican Drain Commis­ sioner Dale Benjamin is being challenged by Republican Keith Gilton in the primary. Incumbent Probate Judge James L. Theophelis will de­ fend his job against candidates Harvey Hoffman, Stephen Stohl and Philip A. Vilella. All are non-partisan candidates. Republican Frank Fit­ zgerald, 56th District State Representative, is being challenged in his attempt at a second term by Republican Robert E. Baldwin in the primary election. One of the two will have to face Deborah McMillan in the Nov. 8 general election. In Congressional races, Democratic incumbent Howard Wolpe is unopposed in the primary in the 3rd District, which includes Ver­ montville. He will meet Republican Cal Allagier in the Novemeber general election. Continued from front page ed to address the letter to letter that he has to reply to. ” Schug’s attorney, Charles The board haggled over MacLean of Lansing. whether Schug, vacationing in After some discussion, Colorado, could even receive board members agreed to post a registered letter, but Pino the job within the district pointed out that Schug alone as opposed to announcpossibly has job applications ing the availability ofthe posiin at various places and that he tion at various universities. may have left a forwarding “I’ve always felt that you address. should have in-house personThe board eventually decid- nel versus bringing outsiders in," Ewing said. “I don’t see why we can’t temporarily post it in-house.” Brumm agreed, noting that iifa qualified person within the district is located, there would be no need to post the opening at the universities. Board members also debated over how the job description should read and what actual policy is in relation to the position. In other discussion, the board voted to sign a new con- Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency K^uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business The, No Probfom PoopHo," tract for Superintendent Carroll Wolff with denial of tenure and a 6.76 percent salary increase. Pino opposed the measure and Trustee David Hawkins left the meeting prior to voting. Hawkins said earlier, however, that the contract should be approved by an attorney. Pino agreed. “We’ve given less important things to the attorney,” Pino said. Other board mebers said they saw no need to spend $200 for an attorney to see the revised contract, which was offered to Wolff when he agreed to postpone his retirment by remaining as superintendent another year. Also at the meeting, Band Director Dennis VanderHoef requested the board allow the high school band members to use school buses to travel to . . . , .. .e peop. e i.n t,he towns.h.ips the cooperative serves. Other electric cooperatives have had similar ballot propositions in the recent past. For example, in some townships on the west side of Barry County, the O & A Electric Cooperative had propositions on the ballot in 1986. The proposal seeks permission from voters for Tri-County to continue to provide electricity in Castleton, Assyria and Woodland townships for the next 30 years. Each of the three township boards approved placing the proposition on the primary ballot. The franchise language gives Tri-County the authority to "construct, maintain and use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles and other electric appliances. TT ™ However, Tri-County General Manager R Bob Matheny said the cooperative does not have any major construction planned. "We have no plans to put new power lines in these townships," Matheny said. "The only expansion we would be undertaking would be as new service is requested to homes or businesses. We're seeking these franchises so we can continue to provide the best service we can to our VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 11 a.m. REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA................ Prayer Meeting... .10 a.m. .11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) . Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m. Thursday......... :00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............. n a.m. Evening Worship..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.... .7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL y* 0i»* #* X I J4‘ j ! tip The Maple Valley High School BaijjH jLhegin summer camofl "d ’■^school Aug. 1 .K Jiid routines eacffl a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 5. A pre-camp rehearsal is set to take place Thursday, July 28 at the high school from 7 NASHVILLE A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study............ ........ 7 Sun. School............ ..9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............ ..... 11 a.m. P.M. Service..........7 p.m. Wed. Service.........7 p.m. Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship.......... n a m. P.M. Worship........... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. tjS" I JrfS W’^ | Q& I #iR j jjjfc I'4®1 I glijh jitaifirk awi* © ts ji 4&^ HfrUi ihEfa hHH customers. Grraannttinnog the franchises would not exclude other utility companies from obtaining similar permission to do business in the townships. State law permits utilities to hold multiple franchises. In Maple Grove Township, voters will be asked to approve a one-mill renewal for the purchase of fire and ambulance service equipment. The millage covers three years, from 1989 through 1991. Maple Valley Summer Band Camp gets underway Aug. 1 North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY I a!®! M ME d kM ffiiiks wiii ikH fedn ofay uni BAPTIST CHURCH REV. LYNN WAGNER k$ y I* ft' i Area Church Schedules Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Cedar Point Aug. 6 following band camp. The board granted the request. Maple ape Valley Athletic Boosters oosers President Larry Filter thanked the school board, Athletic Director Ed Sampson and Wolff for allowing the boosters to sponsor sports for the last eight years. g The school last y year began funding sports completely according to a plan by the district to expend extra voted millage passed in 1986. “We’re not going to die,” Filter said.. “We’v ve still ggot bingo... We have to work hand in hand (with he board). I just wanted to thank the board for letting the people in the community run sports.” “I think we owe the thanks to the Athletic Boosters for keeping us alive” Brumm , said. Townships decide issues Tuesday Continued from front page FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a m. Fellowship Time After Worship r yr Frith resigns, board offers Schug principalship Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE win enough write-in votes next Tuesday to earn a spot on the ballot. Catchick was dis­ qualified recently after it was found that some of the signatures on his petitions were filed improperly. jK1 How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem 26-0580 In the 5th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Paul Henry is unopposed and will be alone on the November ballot unless Democrat James Catchick can 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. RICHARD COFFlNG Sunday School.......... 10 a.m.. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................................... 7 PASTOR REV. THOMAS VOYLES p.m. to 9 p.m. at which time students must bring their $10 if they are planning to take part in the post-camp Cedar Point trip Aug. 6. Anyone with questions may call the high school at 852-9275 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service .......11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every . month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 3 Putnam Library gets building fund help Xs s ws S ^'!M J* •ft sSi !J<W £ 1ii taMailltt |I | l< !Z Kjips. ft dlljt is com tine ytm tui The latest contributions to Putnam Library’s building fund came recently: In memory ofJack Bramble of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Mrs. May Smith and Mrs. Jean Jensen. In memory of Miriam Shaw by Betty and Kendall Wilcox and by the William Hynes family. In memory of Nina Garlinger by Helen Huwe, and by Eldon and Wilma Day. An anonymous donation has also been received. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. New Books at Putnam Library West With the Night, by Beryl Markham. Presented in memory of Sena French by Alice Keihl. Royal Secrets by Stephen P. Barry, former valet to Prince Charles. American Furniture by Helen Comstock. A guide to 17th, 18th and early 19th cen­ tury styles. All About Doll Houses by Barbara Farlie. How to make miniature houses, rooms, fur­ niture, accessories, all to scale. The Complete Dollhouse Building Book by Kathryn Falk and Edleycoe Griek. Plans for dollhouses and a listing of some of the most famous dollhouses in the world. The Motorcycle Book by Joe Scalzo. An illustrated guide to the world of motorcycles. In the Russian Style. Pain­ tings and engravings of per­ sonalities, places and events that reflect important moments in Russia’s history. Edited by Jacqueline Onassis. Islands ofAngry Ghosts. An Acrylic Nails 3 pjllo9pKM»W« E. jstamstataf’ d ffcyrepta®8* * extraordinary sea adventure by Hugh Edwards. The Tamarisk Tree. An autobiography by Dora Russell. Minding the Store by Stanley Marcus, A warm, humorous self-portrait of a man and the story of the store that has become the bestknown landmark in Texas, Neiman-Marcus. The Collecting Book by Ellen Liman. Facts about hun­ , dreds of collectibles never before assembled in a single volume. Queen Victoria’s Highland Journals. Selections from Queen Victoria’s diaries of her visits to Scotland. Edited by David Duff. The Stories of John Cheever. The collected stories of one of America’s favorite writers. Spirit of the Hills by Dan O’Brien. An adventure story set in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Minotaur by Benjamin Tammuz. A novel of suspense set in Europe and the Middle East. When the Going Was Good by Evelyn Waugh. Excerpts from serveral of the writer’s books about his travels as a journalist. The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers by Mary Nor­ ton is a new addition to the junior collection. We now have a fourvolume set of the Scott Stamp Catalogues, which cover up to the year 1981. for appointment Call Bobbie's Ph. 852-0940 . it d fc W । L ©©cJU®’1*- The Southwestern Legal Aid will be at the Barry Coun­ ty Commission On Aging of­ fice at 120 N. Michigan Ave. Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. until noon. Representatives will be here to answer questions concern­ ing legal rights, wills, powerof-attorney, guardianships, etc. An attorney will be available to discuss concerns privately. The service is free of char ttending do not h income, but thtf Residents, Menu for that day is oven fried chicken, french cut green beans, cornbread, tomato/cucumber salad, margarine, banana and milk. Those who plan to attend should call one day in advance if planning to eat. SETJWEFREE Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss C WHAT IS TMHEF PROGRAM? SCEFTN .N-.MEF-.FRPEFEF INCH IL AOCSS This heahhy inch loss program Is a method of taking off Inches and tightening skin in just one hour. It Involves wrapping the body with cotton cloth that has been soaked In our All-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly sale, healthful, and very relaxing. $ itM ZU 10000 IUEUU L.HIAI Legal Aid to visit Commission on Aging July 27 HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS o’! "J J PJI.5en«. Ml per body wrap That roof over your head is like money in the bank! That s because under the new law, mortgage payments are still 100% tax deductible,* so you could use the equity you've built up in your home to regain some o1 the deductions that are now lost under the new tax law. Now, when you borrow money for a purchase or charge it, your interest payment won’t be fully deductible. However, when you refinance and use those funds to pay cash, you might get a full deduction. Stop in today and speak to one of our refinancing mortgage specialists. ’within certain limitations WE SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT We invite the entire community to join us in supporting this worthy cause. for 6 body wraps PERMS.............. Hair Cut Special Tuesday only............ EAR PIERCING s3000 Celebrating 50 Years of Progress $400 $500 Includes Earrings Bank Call for details ... 852*9192 "The Mirrors image** -IMG wikiokz iiuafle,. 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. X OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 *5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 4 Books for boys and girls: never the twain shall meet During July a series of ar­ ticles by Clyde W. Francis, written for publication in The Nashville News back in 1928, has been presented. Today’s episode is the final installment. After graduation from Nashville High School in 1888, Francis went on to become an early publisher of the Lake Odessa Wave. At the time he penned the following article, he still was involved in newspaper work at Cleveland, Ohio. His reminiscences, recalled from the days of his youth in Nashville, give a glimpse of life in the village more than a century ago. Reading of the splendid list of books the Putnam Library is adding from time to time br­ ings to my mind recollections of a Ladies’ Literary Associa­ tion that tried to function dur­ ing my early teens. I dare say There were books for boys and there were books for girls when Clyde Francis was a youth, but "never the twain shall meet" in the same volume, he remembered many years later. He likened the divi­ sion of boys' and girls' books in the early Literary Association library to a 10-foot board fence separating boys and girls on the school playgrounds. The women in those days enjoyed reading weekly publications, featuring what Francis called the "or" serials. Mother and children in this photo of that era are unidentified. Dish Dat By Dave Liebhauser Q: T.V. has so much violence, isn’t Satellite worse? I’m concerned about what my kids watch. Dave: Sometimes network TV has nothing FIT for family viewing. Instead, wouldn't it be nice to tune in The Disney Channel for some great entertainment? Or how about nature and science shows on The Discovery Channel? Maybe an episode of Fairy Tale Theatre ... This and MUCH MORE is what Satellite TV has to offer! See how affordable Great TV can be. Send your questions to your Satellite Professionals. PHONE - 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays the really well-known American authors in that day could be counted on one’s fingers and toes, not including Harriet Beecher Stowe. The matter of selecting books for juveniles reminded me very much of the ten-foot board fence that separated us boys and girls on the school playgrounds. There were books for the boys in this library, and books for girls, “and never the twain shall meet” in the same volume. About the time we kids started in to “bust off’ a few boards from this fence, so that we could crawl onto the girls’ side, authors commenced slip­ ping girl characters in books for boys, and vice versa - with the accent on the “versa,” and very silent on “vice.” As the years rolled by and the fence disappeared, along with the old frame schoolhouse, a new era dawn­ ed in novel writing. It had reached that point where it just had to dawn. Mrs. E. D. N. Southworth, Mary J. Holmes, May Agnes Fleming and Bertha M. Clay had used up all the earls, dukes and counts, save those who came across and married American heiresses because these debutantes’ dads had promis­ ed to “come across.” E. P. Roe stemmed the tide of this creative stuff for a season. He dressed Cupid in ministerial garb and the little imp wouldn’t allow the heroine to kiss even her own mother till the final chapter. Every time I was sent down to the library to draw one of these books, it was just like going to the grocery for a package ofoatmeal - all mush. While the modem novel is not so mushy, there is such a wild oat flavor about it all that the gentle male reader himself could step right into the book and start necking the heroine without the least remonstrance on her part. Truly, some of these best sellers should be confined to the cellars. The Ladies’ Library had a fair selection ofworks of stan­ dard authors - both fiction and poetry. Biography and history were not lacking. A fair per­ cent of the Nashville homes had works of the standard authors on their bookshelves and the Bible on the center table. The Bard of Avon was no stranger in the community, for we had a very fine Shakespeare club. All one winter the club wrestled with “Othello,” but could not per­ suade him from killing Desdemona. One one occa­ sion an argument arose among the members as to the mean­ ing of a mean crack Othello threw at Iago. Booth and Bar­ rett were playing in Grand Rapids, and so Dr. Barber wrote to these Shakespeare authorities and asked that they explain what Othello was driving at. It was Lawrence Barrett who answered the Putnam Public Library was built as the Charles and Agnes Putnam home in the winter of 1884-85, while Clyde Francis was still a student at Nashville High School. Many years after he had grown and left the community, the Putnams will­ ed their home to Nashville for use as a library. In January 1923, the village councoun­ cil authorized the Woman's Literary Club to develop the library, starting with 300 books left by the Putnams. The library, starting with ith 300 books left by the Putnams. The library opened to the public on Sept. 1, 1923. The biggest game of "Authors" ever played in the old hometown took place after Nashville's Ladies' Literary Association disbanded their librqry in the late 19th century, remembered Clyde Francis. Their counterparts of a more recent era are seen in this 1950 photo showing some members of the local Woman's Literary Club preparing to mark the organization's 50th anniversary. From left are Belle Everts, Lottie Bell, Lillie Vance, Maude Wotring and Lillie Smith. communication, and so settled the matter. Finally, the works of G. W. Cable, Marion F. Crawford, Joel Chandler Harris, Julia Ward Howe, Mitchell S. Wier, Frank Stockton, Lew Wallace, and a few others were to be had at the library. Mark Twain was always with us, but his books were sold on subscription. All the optimists bought his works as fast as they were ground out. Al Durkee was a great Twain fan and I am indebted to him for a copy of the first “Tom Sawyer” I ever read. What few pessimists that were tolerated got their supply of laughs out of “Paradise Lost.” The library had stiff com­ petition in the large number of book agents that were atlarge. There were no closed seasons for them. Then too, there were Sunday School libraries and “nickel libraries” - Old Cap Collier, Dan Brady, Nick Carter, Frank Reed, that were read by the youngsters on the sly. Some of the women read worse stuff than that - “The Saturday Night” and the “Fireside Companion.’’ There were weekly publica­ tion that printed these “or” serials like “Nellie, the Telephone Girl” or “He Did Not Do Right By Little Nell.” Taking everything in con­ sideration the library had hard sledding and finally went in innocuous desuetude. The members distributed the volumes among themselves by lottery. After the drawing, the women swapped books back and forth - the biggest game of “Authors” every played in the old home town. 9 The Family of ... Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100.______________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 FRED and JANET RUSHFORD 6 ...trill be holding an open house in honor oftheir 25 th Wedding Anniversary. It will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 2 to 5 p.m. at their (g residence - 6574 M-66, Nashville. All friends welcome. 9, No gifts please. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & color coordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26. 1988 — Page 5 Hiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirinin Nashville resident is volunteer Vermontville news Nashville resident serving as volunteer director at Pennock 11111111111...... 1111111111......................... A Nashville resident has taken over as director of volunteer services at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Dawn Yager, a native of Ohio who now lives in Nashville, began working at Pennock in May. Besides working with the volunteers, she also is coordinator of the Lifeline program, the junior volunteer program, is shared coordinator in the continuing care program and helps with the auxiliary's newsletter. "I really like it," says Yager, who worked for four years at an residential treatment facility for adolescents in Pennsylvania. "I like the versatility, doing so many different things. There's something new every day," During the summer, the hospital has two adult volunteers every day, and junior volunteers fill in. In the fall, six adult volunteers will work each day, she said. Whether working in their homes or at the hospital, the volunteers carry out a variety of duties. They deliver mail and flowers to patients; take specimens from the rooms to the laboratory; admit, discharge and transport patients; make baby hats, lab covers and leg warmers; run the gift shop; do clerical work whenever needed; work in the surgery waiting room, helping the families of surgery patients; work with computers in different programs; feed, visit or play games with patients, including those in pediatrics and the intensive care unit; take a book and gift cart around to all patients; deliver food trays; give tours; and carry out the Lifeline program. Yager, a graduate of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio, has a bachelor's degree in social work, and is working on a NURSE AID CLASSES — To Start August 15, 1988 — Potential Employment — part-time and weekends only. Must be 17 years old, 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Star­ ting wage $4.64 per hour. Excellent benefit package. Please apply in person before August 11, 1988. Thornapple Manor ftoutaprtiiiKeoliii 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS »« MAPLE GROVE ris Bi “Sft • TOWNSHIP si mJ iW lictel Jk manta i* fc ik wlliti M jtr. tail®1!1®!1' gih krt*? -]k F1 Oven fried chicken, french cut green beans, tomato/cucumber salad, cor­ nbread, oleo, banana, milk. Friday, July 29 Tuna casserole, mixed veg­ gies, white bread, oleo, cake, milk. AUGUST 2nd VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE & DEDICATION! I k fcii** Reelect Your Republican Incumbents! Rod Crothers - Supervisor uiiitW''1”' uiiitW' X Susan Butler - Cleric X Joyce Starring - Treasurer X X Monte Allen ■ Trustee Floyd Shilton * Trustee Ted McKelvey • Commissioner VOTE AUG. 2nd Paid for by the Republicans for Maple Grove Tuesday, Aug. 2 . at... Nancy’s Beauty Shop Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 STANTON'S ■PAucTioriecRS & Hastings—Legal Aid 9-12. Delton—Karen Cooper from Consumers Power 11:30. Woodland—Sing-a-long with Isla. (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726-0555 144 SOUTH MhlTI STRCET MCRMOrtTUULe. MICHIC4H 49096 HASHMIUC (517)852-1717 CONSIDERING SELLING? WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - PLEASE CALL SO WE CAN VISIT WITH YOU ABOUT MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY THIS SUMMER! HI tai Chicken pie, brussel sprouts, peas and carrots, wheat bread, oleo, jello, milk. Events Wednesday, July 27 Help Wanted I WANT YOU! to be a Christ­ mas Around the World Demon­ strator. For information call B.J. at 616-795-9225. We have Central AIR CONDITIONING Thursday, July 28 Ham & cheese pie, Califor­ nia veggies, tossed salad, muffun, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Chuck wagon steak, hash browns,, cauliflower, roll, . oleo, pudding, milk. "feiS Michigan Department of Social Services in Charlotte, have two children, Justyn, 3 and Ashley, 3 months. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events set Menu Wednesday, July 27 asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and their favorite drinks. The Grand Ledge Sweet Adelines will entertain at 8 p.m. There will be a Muscular Dystrophy Association Benefit Dance July 29 and 30 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Carpenter’s Den. The Coun­ try Harvest Band will play both evenings. A $1 donation is sought and patrons must be 21 or older to attend. Hair Toning Tanning DawnYager master's degree in social work at Michigan State University. She and her husband, Steven, who works for the Monday, Aug. 1 f'Kifflij.talelliitk'i an. Our sympathy to the families of Hazel Dean and Vencil Tompkins. Harold O’Del suffered a heart attack Sunday. He’s resting comfortable at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings. The Rev. Glen Litchfield was pleasantly surprised Sun­ day morning by his mother, Ethel Litchfield; his brother, Gregory Litchfield; wife Clair; and two sons, Christopher and Andrew. Christopher is home on leave from the Air Force, he is sta­ tioned in Japan. Picnic in the Park will be Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. with the Vermontville Historical Society. Those attending are iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii * Lovely family home priced in the lower $40s *Four bedrooms, two baths ‘Fireplace, living, dining & family rooms ‘Oak woodwork (N-23) ‘Large garage, fenced yard Looking for some land in the country? 40 acres with a remodeled 3 bedroom home Good barn w/boxstalls for horses Triced to sell at just $69,900 (CH-85) Thursday, July 28 Hastings—Garage Sale. Delton—Joseph Oldz on lonliness/widowhood. it. Friday, July 29 Lake property close to Lansing Approx. 10.5 acres bordering a small lake Beautiful 3 bedroom ranch w/walkout basement (CH-87) Pole barn Hastings—Exercise with Jan Leo. Popcorn. Woodland­ Blood Pressure 11-12:00. Tuesday, Aug. 2 Hastings- -Puzzle. Nashville—Puzzle. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club - Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 */i bath home 'Priced in the mid-$20's •J31 ‘Four bedroom family home * Approx. 3 acres of land *Barn/garage ‘Just $39,900 (CH-63) L-83. APPROX. 46 ACRES with a super woods and flowing stream. Contract terms. L-79. 80 ACRES with approx. 40 tillable acres. Some woods. Great for building. L-76. 134 ACRES w/approx. 95 tillable acres. Pole barn and some, fencing. Great hunting! ‘Great starter home or for retirees ‘Two bedrooms ‘Barn/garage ‘Only $27,500 — VACANT LAND — L-82. GREAT PAVED ROAD LOCATION - a total of 69.71 acres that has been divided into five parcels. Good building sites and land contract terms. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! (N-22) Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! "E Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 6 Old batteries and used oil kept under wraps in Nashville by Shelly Sulser Ten years after becoming Barry County’s first Transfer Recycling Station, the former Casgrove Street landfill in Nashville has made oil and battery recycling more efficient. The construction of a building last month has provided shelter for the two oil collection tanks and battery skids, plus a sump to catch spilled oil. Transfer Recycling Board Trustee Carl Tobias explained the recycling site has served as a collection point for oil and batteries, as well as metal, paper, glass and corrigated cardboard since its ineception in 1978. Residents disposing of used oil or batteries, however, had been using outside tanks and skids. A new 12-foot by 12-foot building was recently built at the Nashville Transfer Recycling site. Tobias said the measure to house the recyclable resources IMnAM DrIL rt IVf A AIL IL PLVl Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE was prompted by Michigan Health Department, En­ vironmental Protection Agen­ cy and Department of Natural Resources guidelines designed, to prevent the oil and other contaminants from spilling in­ to a nearby creek. “They said it should be under roof,’’ Tobias explained. The new 12-by-12-foot structure was constructed by Dion Rasey of near Nashville, with the cost picked up by Maple Grove and Castleton Townships and the Village of Nashville that run the site through the combined board. Once the oil or batteries are deposited at the site, Tobias said they are recycled by ven­ dors who purchase the materials from the transfer station. MEMBERS OF BARRY- eaton board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer inegar, GRI Graduate Realtors EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. DOC OVERHOLT.................. DON STEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAVOLI.............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST 726-0223 .. 852-1740 ... 852-1784 852-1515 ....... 852-1543 Eves $47,500 FOR “MINI-FARM" - 10 acres, well kept, 3 bedroom home, excellent location on blacktop road. Older hip roof barn included. (CH-217) COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this summer! I Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade $22,500 ■ 3 BEDROOM ■ NASH­ Good starter home. Many newer improvements. (N-259) VILLE - NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing), new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 acres. (CH- THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE - Nice 2 bedroom home on channel lot, new deck, large enclosed porch. Nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-270) IS FISHING YOUR HOBBY? Better LIVESTOCK FARM - 177 ACRES Barry County. Many good buildings, include nice 2 story, 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. 140 acres till­ able. Land contract terms. VACANT PARCELS: NEW LISTING ■ 15 acres north of Vermontville. Has been "perk­ ed", not. gas available, view overlooking countryside. Blacktop road. (VL-279) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. NEW LISTING • SMALL FARM - 20 ■ ACRES, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS. 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY" Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 room, 2 story house, with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo w/cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. (F-278) east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) look this one over! Approx. 350-ft. on Cedar Creek. 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 '/> car garage. Private, wooded setting; Call Sandy. (CH-266) $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 33 ACRES - $20,000! EXCELLENT HUNTING AREA - Maple Valley School District. (VL-260) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH- VILLE - Partially wooded, well and septic. (VL-256) Transfer Recycling Station Board member Carl Tobias shows the used oil tanks housed in a new building at the recycling site. The new building also shelters used batteries. Prices, however, fluctuate with the market, said Tobias, who helped form the recycyling center. “Now, there is a market for oil and batteries and for recyclable metals, glass, paper, corrigated cardboard and aluminum,” Tobias said. “We’ll sell to someone who buys that type of material and the rest (household waste) goes to the dumpsters. Whatever there’s a market for, we’ll try to save it and recycle it.” Tobias noted the center is 50 percent supported by pro­ ceeds from the sale of the recyclables, gate receipts generated from those dumping household trash and ap­ pliances. The remainder of the funds needed to operate the site are provided by the three governmental units. “It would be nice if it could be self-sufficient, but the rates would have to be so high that people would not be able to come here,” Tobias said. “The people from the non­ supporting areas (such as Vermontville) pay more anyway.” Tobias said he also thinks recycling stations like Nashville’s will someday eliminate the need for landfills. “I think this Transfer Recycling Center is going to be the answer to landfills,” he said. “It’s cheaper to go this way than with landfills.” Tobias said he is proud of the success the recycling sta­ tion has seen over the years. “I am proud. I’ve been here from day one,” he said. “I think it has been real good. It would be nice if there were more of these.” Members of the Transfer Recycling Board are Tobias and Warren Travoli, Maple Grove Township and representing the village of Sharon Bishop and Nelson Nashville; Rod Crothers and Rasey from Castleton Monte Allen (chariman) from Township. t- McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik Sew IN STOCK PATTERNS , ’Xi 1/3 Off NOW THRU JULY 30 Pendleton Wool........... s12° yd&up !J ’♦V Back-to-School: Cotton, Sweatshirt, and Acrylic Knits. Poplin & Denim UPTOWN CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION 218 E. State Street East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 I I | OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ZZT TT Friday ’til 7 p.m. T *WANT ANN SCHANTZ ...for... Maple Grove Township CLERK vote Aug. 2 ?• REWARD • Dependable, Experienced, Honest, Hardworking, Republican Clerk Paid for by Schantz for Clerk Sb �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 7 Assistant football coach sought at Maple Valley The Maple Valley Athletic department needs a volunteer to serve as assistant varsity football coach. Individuals interested must be available for practice from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily and Fridays during game time. Those people being con­ sidered should have a background in playing or coaching football. Anyone interested in this position can pick up an application form from the high school office during regular working hours. Applicants are asked to return all applications to Edward Simpson, athletic director, by August 1. T om E veland for Barry-Eaton Circuit Judge A weekly report from - •18 years trial experience in the Barry-Eaton Circuit Court • Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Eaton County • Past President of the Eaton County Bar Association • Graduate University of Michigan Law School Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative AN “EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO CHILD CARE” has been issued by the House Republican Task Force on Child Care. The guide outlines how a company should evaluate the child care needs of its employees and lists available options and financial considerations that need to be addressed. By pro­ viding a convenient reference of the child care programs already available, the Task Force found it can help companies respond to the child care needs oftheir employees without im­ posing added costs on the employer. • Handled thousands of cases, ranging from divorce to criminal to civil. A BILL THAT COULD MAKE A DRAMATIC DIF­ FERENCE IN THOUSANDS OF LIVES has been signed in­ Join your sheriffs, judges and numerous other people you know and respect... to law. Public Act 236 creates a birth defects registry and re­ quires the Department of Public Health to locate children bom with birth defects and refer them for appropriate treatment. A BILL REINSTATING THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY IN MICHIGAN has been signed into law. Public Act 275 of 1988 established a “closed” primary on the third Tuesday in March. Voters will be required to declare a party preference at least 30 days before the election in order to par­ ticipate. The new law will allow more Michigan voters to become involved in the process of selecting a President. THE PROVISIONS OF MICHIGAN'S CRIME VIC­ TIM'S RIGHTS ACT will be written into the state constitu­ tion if the voters approve a resolution put on the November ballot by the Legislature. The Crime Victim’s Rights Act establishes many rights for victims like the right to a timely disposition of their case and the right to be reasonably pro­ tected from the accused. Adding the Crime Victim’s Rights Act to the state constitution would give the provision more permanence. ■? A BILL ALLOWING RAPE VICTIMS TO FIND OUT IF THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED to venereal diseases or the louty STDCKPATTERNS | OfalMM | w w Knits. Poplin SW( AIDS virus has been introduced in the House. Under House Bill 5773, after the defendant has had a preliminary examina­ tion and been ordered to stand trial, the victim would have the right to request the defendant to be tested for AIDS and veneral disease, be notified of the test results and receive counseling from the Department of Public Health on venereal disease and AIDS. VOTE for TOM EVELAND for Barry-Eaton Circuit Judge Hon. Richard Robinson, 16 years Barry-Eaton Circuit Judge “I’ve known Tom as a practicing attorney and as a friend for many years. He is a man Of great personal integrity and an excellent trial lawyer. He will make a wonderful judge. Tom Eveland has my vote!” David O. Wood, Barry County Sheriff “Tom understandsthe law very well and I believe he will make a good Circuit Judge. I like the manner in which he deals with people. He listens well, always asks good questions and shows concern. I support Tom and I hope you will too.” Hon. Kenneth Hansen, Eaton County District Judge “As one of the longest serving district judges in the State, I have had thousands of attorneys appear before me. There have been some good ones, but none with a better grasp of the law of a better temperament than Tom Eveland. My wife Janet and I will be voting for Tom.” Norval Thaler, Barry County Clerk “I support Tom Eveland for Circuit Judge. His many years of experience working within the Barry-Eaton Circuit will be a valuable asset to the bench.” Hon. Richard H. Shaw, Barry County Probate Judge “Most of a Circuit Judges time is spent in Criminal and Divorce Law. Tom has worked as a Prosecutor and as a Defense Attorney and has represented both men and women in divorce cases. He will bring balance, fairness, and relevant trial experience to the bench. I hope you will join me in supporting Tom Eveland.” Hon. Richard Shuster, Barry-Eaton County Circuit Judge “Tom has appeared before me many times in a wide variety of cases, both civil and criminal. He has the background, concern, and dedication the office deserves. I am most hopeful that he will be given the opportunity to serve as Circuit Judge.” Art Kelsey, Eaton County Sheriff “I have known Tom Eveland for many years as a state trooper and now as sheriff. He has a thorough understanding of the law and would make an excellent Judge. All the law enforce­ ment officers I know will feel confident with Tom as Judge. He has my vote.” Carolyn G. Coleman, Barry County Commissioner “Tom Eveland impresses me with his knowledge, background and in particular his listening skills. How important for a Circuit Judge! Tom has my support.” Hon. Paul Berger, Eaton County District Judge “When I was prosecutor I had many cases with Tom and since I have become a judge he has been before me often. He has a firm grasp of the law with a sensitivity to everyday problems. My wife Sue and I are voting for him.” Clearly the Right Choice. PLEASE VOTE AUGUST 2nd (Non-Partisan Ballot) Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tom Eveland, Circuit Judge, H6V2 Cochran, Charlotte, Ml 48813. Donald E. Zimmer, Treasurer E -41 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. July 26. 1988 — Page 8 Local 4-Her's receive awards at the 1988 Barry County Free Fair Several members of the De-Udder Goat Club took awards at the 1988 Barry County Free Fair. Winners included Rachel Ashley (left), who won a Little People Award for showmanship; Matt Ashley (right), who won an A award for showmanship and a fifth place in pygmy goat class; and Richard Strong (rear), who took a fourth place in weather class. The Butler family earned many awards in the 1988 Barry County Free Fair competitions. Emily Butler took the senior award in dairy showmanship, the junior champion trophy and the award in junior division yearling. In the competition for cows, four years old and over, she won senior champion and grand champion. She also won honors for an outstanding exhibit in showing baskets as well as for her dairy notebooks. Joel Butler (left) won awards for senior yearling and reserve champion in dairy showmanship. He also took a junior division award in the dairy skillathon. Jeff Butler (right) won senior division honors in the dairy skillathon. Some local kids who earned honors in 4-H exhibitions at the 1988 Barry County Free Fair were (left to right) Stephanie France, Matthew France, Sarah McKelvey and Nathan McKelvey. Stephanie, Matthew and Nathan won Little People Awards, and Sarah was honored for her 4-H exhibition. LESLIE - 144 S. Main Street PLEASANT LAKE • 11628 Bunkerhill Road RIVES JUNCTION ■ 348 Main Street OLIVET • 122 S. Main Street WILLIAMSTON • 1245 W. Grand River EATON RAPIDS ■ 2500 S. Michigan Road POTTERVILLE - 320 Vermontville Highway VERMONTVILLE • 194 Main Street............... .(517) (517) (517) (616) .(517) (517) (517) .(517) 589-8222 769-2200 569-3641 749-2231 655-2168 663-4108 645-7607 726-0650 Current Interest Rates on Certificates of Deposit TERM 32 days to 5 months RATE 6.00% "EFFECTIVE YIELD 6.168 7.00% 7.229% 7.50% 7.763% 7.75% 8.031% 8.00% 8.301% 8.25% 8.569% ($1000.00 minimum balance requirement) 6 months to 11 months ($1000.00 minimum balance requirement) 12 months to 23 months ($500.00 minimum balance requirement) 24 months to 35 months ($500.00 minimum balance requirement) 36 months to 59 months Local winners in the 1988 Barry County Free Fair rabbit and cavy competitions included Dan Potter (left), who won resen/e champion show with his cavy. Elizabeth Ann Potter (center) earned a Little People Award with her rabbit. Miriam Schantz (right) won a second place in showmanship. Cindy Potter (rear) took reserve champion honors with her rabbit. ($500.00 minimum balance requirement) 60 months or more ($500.00 minimum balance requirement) •Rates subject to change 7/27/88 ‘Federal regulations require a penalty for early withdrawal. ‘Deposits are insured by FDIC ‘Monthly interest paid on deposits of $10,000.00 or more. “Based on monthly compounding of interest. For Sale Automotive RED HOT BARGAINS! Drug dealers’ cars, boats, planes repo’d. Surplus. Your area. Buyers Guide. (1) 805-687-6000 ext S-6574. Excellent Lights TONINGVJf SOUTH MICHIGAN K* w F3 member for: CLERK @1 TANNING Independent Bank For a Fair and HONEST “a* ••• Bobbie’s jK) J 517-852-0940^ Ann Schantz Maple Grove Clerk • AUGUST 2nd • Paid for by Schantz for Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 26, 1988 With his horse, Minnie Bars, Jason Terpening won an A award for showmanship at the 1988 Barry County Free Fair. The pair also took first-place awards for flag race and second place for cloverleaf in the speed competition, and won a first place in pole bending and second place in speed and action. Page 9 The Hughes family took several honors in the 1988 Barry County Free Fair contests. Kyle Hughes (right) and his draft horse, Patty, took a first place in halter class, a first place in basic ground driving and a fourth place in the draft horse show competition. Karla Hughes earned a blue ribbon in stitching and rabbits and a 12th place in tractor pull. Keith Hughes won a blue ribbon for paper folding and for rabbits, and took ninth place in tractor pull. Whatabeautiful For your added convenience ... 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Pets Attention Golfers NASHVILLE LIONS ANNUAL Scholarship; Two Person Best Ball Golf Tournament At Mullberry Fore, Nashville Saturday, July 30 For tee time reservation please call 852-0760 ... All others please come. $15.00 Each — 18 Holes FREE KITTENS 5 orange, 1 black & 1 gray. Phone 726-1307 or 726-0136. Thank You 4 499 500 60’s 500 CHEWABLE 60’s 439 500 PLUS D 60’s.......... 499 ! Buy 9 Reprints At Regular Price OAifliM । Get 4 FREE!! — D«M«Mt M<r» tor»o M Imm MNW MtoM. o . NEW SUMMER HOURS JUNE—JULY—AUGUST 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday CARD OF THANKS A big “thank you” to the Vermontville Fire Department, Village and others for the effi­ cient handling oftraffic and aide when our tree was blown over. Lloyd and Mema Faust Lost & Found FOUND ON MAIN ST. kitten, male, black, long haired with flea collar. Call 852-9190. 219 Main St., Nashville �The Maple Valley Hewt, Mo*hiriHe, Tuesday, July 26 1988 — Pope 10 Local 4-H animals sold at Barry County Free Fair auction Nashville area 4-H and FFA members sold animals at the Barry County Free Fair Livestock Auction in Hastings Friday, including Danielle Burg, 5320 Lawrence Rd., Nashville, who sold her steer to Miller Real Estate for $1.05 a pound. Matt Pennington, 5895 Assyria Rd., Nashville sold his hog to Patrick Buckland of Buckland Insurance Agency for $1 a pound. hog for 80 cents a pound to Jack and Judy Contrell of Country Kettle. iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiTi Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 - BALL - Change forbetter starts with self.. Dear Editor, We watch television and read the newspapers to see the bombings and the fighting that goes on in so many countries. -CANNING JARS - JAR LIDS 39 PINT QUART SE99 doz % GAL.................... *91? While Supplies Last ASHVILLE HARDWARE From our readers While Supplies Last serviStar a sportin sporting MasterCard and Visa Accepted oc 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 caused by hate. Then, in our own country, we see the drug problem, the killings and dissatisfaction, with our own community with hate and discontent^ we wonder, where will it all end? How can we change things? It is up to each individual. It has to start within ourselves to feel love, kindness, respect, understanding, peace, and to have empathy. When we have it secure within ourselves, we can give to our family, friends, our community, then to the rest of the world. Children learn by example and listening. When we start using more words like love, brotherhood, friendship, respect, sharing and honesty, we will experience more feel­ ings of caring, understanding and empathy: Then we will be better able to see all the beauty of life, and talk about the positive, more than the negative, to be content and fulfilled, to enjoy each present moment, instead of always looking forward to the next event. We have two of the greatest communities in the world. Let’s put them on the map, not by tearing down, and ripping apart, but by building and reinforcing and good honest caring. Mary Fisher Vermontville COUNTRY VIDEO III Danielle Burg, 5320 Lawrence Rd., Nashville, sold her other steer to Styleline for $1 a pound. Mike Royal, 4891 Lawrence Rd., Nashville, sold his hog for $1.20 a pound to Bob's Grill. Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan OVER 1200 MOVIES! New Releases: Action Jackson • Raw • Wall Street • Fatal Beauty • The Principal • Barfly • Hello Again • Full Metal Jacket • Nuts • Benji The Hunted • Ironweed • Leonard Part 6. Coming Soon: Suspect • Missing In Action III Mon., Tues. & Thurs. $1.50 • Wednesday $1.00 • Friday and Saturday $2.00 Movie Rentals ... VCR Rentals ... New Releases All Kids Movies $1 $100everyday PRE-ORDER E.T. $18‘ EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE i.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday; Sunday 3 - 8 p.m. Michigan Licence No. 1612 �Deanna Hagon 6895 S. Marshall Rd., Nashville sold her hog to Tom Krul of Michigan Magnetics for 90 cents a pound. hog to Jimmy Stoneburner for $1.40 a pound. Jason Royal, 4891 Lawrence Rd., Nashville sold his hog to Don Drake of Farmer's Feed Service for 90 cents a pound. Crystal Hubka, 7950 S. Marshall Rd., Nashville, sold her hog for 90 cents a pound to Great Lakes Bancorp. The last thing you need now is a problem with your renter’s insurance. Janice Mater, 10641 E State Rd., Nashville sold her hog for $1.05 a pound to Bill Fox of Citizen Elevator in Vermontville. Renting fits a mobile America’s style. When you rent, you may have attractive surroundings, tended grounds and on-call maintenance. And you have the freedom to move as your heart or your job takes you—without all the hassles of selling a house. Although you have all these convenient luxuries, you also have many of the same liability and personal property risks as a homeowner. That’s why Auto-Owners Apartment Dwellers Insurance protects the contents of your apartment from loss due to theft, vandalism, fire, water, wind and other losses. It protects you and your family if someone else is injured in an apartment accident. And if something should happen to your apartment, Auto-Owners pays for your living quarters until you can return to your own apartment. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent about Apartment Dwellers Insurance. It’s a good way to insure peace-of-mind. ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Service ★Factory Authorized Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! Thelma Christopher, Betty Pierce, John Warren and Mary Hecker. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, ® Home, Business and Car (^4uto~Owners Insurance 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE S--------------------------- S Phone (517) 852-9680 IhiNoPrMmfa/A- �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 12 Barry Free Fair auction photos continued from previous page— Cindy Potter, 7311 Biven Rd., Nashville, sold her lamb to Russell Stanton for $1.50 a pound. Andrea Hubka,7950 S Marshall Rd., Nashville sold her hog for $1.10 a pound to Citizens Elevator. Cindy Potter, 7311 Biven Rd., Nashville, sold her lamb to Dwight Newton of Electric Motor Service for $1.45 a pound. NOTICE TO THE NASHVILLE WATER and SEWER CUSTOMERS Just a reminder, bills must be paid by the 10th of the month. After the 10th of each month, bills not paid are subject to a 10 percent penalty. Bills mailed in after the 10th of each month, must include a 10 percent penalty. Rose Heaton Melissa Bivens of 11445 M-66, Bellevue, sold her hog for .80 cents per pound to Dickman Vet. Clinic. Jacob Snow, 4936 Barryville Rd., Nashville, sold his hog to Shirley Drake for $1.30 a pound. Village Clerk Garage Sale VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN General Primary Election TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is hereby given that a General Primary Election will be held in the Township of Vermontville, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township... Tuesday, August 2,1988 FIRE STATION at For the purpose of nominating candidates of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch Independent Citizens Par­ ties for Partisan Offices and for the purpose of nominating candidates for non-partisan offices, viz: CONGRESSIONAL - United States Senator; Representative in Congress. LEGISLATIVE - State Representative. COUNTY - Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner and if elected in the county, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner, and Mine Inspector. TOWNSHIP - Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, Library Board. JUDICIAL - Appeals Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, Pro­ bate Court Judge, District Court Judge if Primary is required. And for the purpose of electing Delegates to the county convention of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch Independent Citizens Parties. Also any additional amendments or propositions that may be submitted. 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. JANICE L. BAKER, Township Clerk GARAGE SALE: July 28,29 & 30. 11499 Nashville Hwy., Nashville. ________________ MOVING SALE: 9-5, Maple Valley Anns, 100 Lentz, Apt A, July 29.__________________ WILL DO HOUSE CLEAN­ ING & painting. Please call Virginia Fpx 726-0347. YARD SALE: Thursday July 28,9am to 5pm. 122 W. Frances, Nashville.. Childrens and adult clothing and misc. For Sale FOR SALE: Early American living room suit, in excellent condition, $250 or best offer. 517-726-1310. __________ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM INVITATION to BID PROJECT: 1988 insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium ADDRESS: Maplewood Elementary School Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Sealed proposals for 1988 Insulation and Re-roofing of Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium will be received at the of­ fice of Randy L. Case Al A, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, envelope clearly marked; RE-ROOFING PROJECTS, PHASE 2, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS SEALED BID ENCLOS­ ED and it should be addressed to Mr. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, until 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 8,1988. Bids will be opened at 7:30 p.m. at a regular meeting of the Board of Education, Monday, August 8,1988, in the school administration office. Plans may be obtained at the office of Randy L. Case AIA, 38 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, upon deposit of $15.00 per set. The deposit will be refunded only if Plans and Specifications are returned within 15 days after bid opening, are complete and in proper condition. In all cases, Plans and Specifications are the proper­ ty of the Architect. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after opening thereof. Bidders shall furnish one 5% bid bond (or Certified Check), made payable to Maple Valley Schools. Bonds shall accompany sealed proposal. In event of contract award, the successful bidders) shall be required to furnish a 100% labor and material bond and a 100% performance bond. Plans will be on file on Dodge/SCAN Microfilm and at the F.W. Dodge Corporation and/or Builders and Traders Exchange in Kalamazoo. The Owner reserves the right to waive any infor­ malities or to reject any and all bids. Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA att 1 -800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) for more information. �Deanna Hagon of 6895 S'. Marshall Rd., Nashville sold her hog for $1 per pound. Mike Royal's hog went for $1.20 a pound to Neil's Printing. WE HAVE — Calcium Chloride 14% Hog so-ibs’8®^ 50-lbs ...... ONLY raw's Golden Chunk 25-ibs TRIUMPH $768 C’JVRR Rabbit Pellets 25-ids FLIES A PROBLEM? $035 Golden Marlin 2%-its *0 Fly Strips S O Michelle Hutchings of 12155 North Ave., Bellevue, had her hog bought by Larabee Construction for $1 per pound. BY LURE-FLY ...... Hope Bivens of 11445 M-66, Bellevue sold her hog for $1.20 per pound to Delton Auto Supply. ea 9 hR C JIM & ERNIE'S Farm and Carden center 301 S. 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Then, put yourself in an uncompromising position. Auto Parts & Service Center 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page Gwen Burg of J&G Stock Farms bought Jason Royal's pig for $.90 cents per pound. Tom Race of Oak Leaf Furnishings of Bellevue pur­ chased this hog owned by Jeanna Taylor of 10773 North Avenue. Tom Guthrie and Sue Bahs were the buyers of Mike Royals hog. Melissa Bivens of Bellevue sold this hog for $1.10 a pound to Dave Demond. Crystal Hubka 7950 S. Marshall Nashville sold her hog for $1 per pound to Maple Valley Implement. Chrysler-Jeep salutes 4-H wildlife, fisheries Chrysler Motors Corpora­ tion, through its Jeep Divi­ sion, is saluting the 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries Pro­ gram at the Eaton County 4-H Fair in Charlotte, July 24-30. Chrysler’s Jeep Division, an official sponsor of the 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries Awards Program, is saluting Dwight Newton of Electric Motor Service bought An­ drea Hubka's hog. the program by setting up a display at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. The Jeep Wrangler is being provided by Martin Motors of SSPortraits! Nowincludesl2All-Occasion Caption Portraits™ Charlotte. Everyone is invited to view the display and related wildlife and fisheries materials. Chrysler’s Jeep Division continues 4-H involvement on a local level with grants for 50 state or county fairs. In 1974, Jeep contributed to the capital expansion of the National 4-H Center. More recently, the com­ pany has strengthened its rela­ tionship with the 4-H program through sponsorship of the National Wildlife and Fisheries awards program. Vehicles have been donated by the company for use at the National 4-H Center in the past. For further information about the Chrysler’s Jeep Division/4-H program, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooprative Extension Service. Nashville High School reunion set for Aug. 14 N.H.S. Reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14, 1988. Classes of ’30, ’31, ’32 and ’33 and friends (grads or not). New location: Maple Grove Twp. Bldg, at south edge of Nashville on M-66 (721 Durkee). Building open 11-5. Potluck lunch at 1 p.m. Decaf furnished or bring your own cold drink. $1 per couple towards building rent. Bring a recipe to share. Friends or relatives to ac­ company you are very welcome. Many who live in Maple Valley News distribu­ tion area may not be contacted personally, so help spread the word. See you Aug. 14th. Serving our country Todd P. Wilmore Air Force Senior Master Sgt Todd P. Wilmore, son of Cleland E. and Eugenia C. Wilmore of 8445 Allegan, Vermontville, has been nam­ ed senior noncommissioned officer of the quarter. Wilmore is a maintenance support superintendent with the 2101st Communications Squadron at Eaker Air Force Base, Ark. The selection was based on the individual’s exemplary du­ ty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self­ improvement and other accomplishments. He is a 1968 graduate of Charlotte High School. PARTS & SERVICE fRichartls • SALES LES • SERtRtVICE VICE Cookie Cook Book available at the Fair 33 Portrait Package: 2-8x10s, 3-5x7s, 15 wallets Plus a Big 10x13 and 12 All-Occasion Caption Portraits1’* (3x5s) Get 33 portraits for $14.95 including a 10x13 wall portrait and 12 All-Occasion Caption Portraits (make portraits for all occasions by applying your choice of 30 messages.) There’s no appointment necessary and K mart welcomes babies, children, adults and groups. Poses our selection Not valid with any other otter One advertised package per family $1 each additional subject Tuesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 30 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte AGFA<&> Professional Products The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers have compiled a collection of their favorite cookie recipes into a cookbook. This 32-page cookbook is filled with “tried and true” recipes, tested in the kitchens of the best cooks in Eaton County. The cookie cookbook, call­ ed “Lazy Days Of Summer,” will go on sale during the “Homemakers Day at The Fair” activities at the Eaton County 4-H Fair Friday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cookbook costs $3. Those who miss purchasing copies at the fair, may pur­ chase them at the Eaton Cooperative Extension Office for the same price. No cookbooks will be mailed. we*™.ii ton* 543-8332 tfippUance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID ★ FRICIOAIRE * MAGIC CHEF ★ WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT *JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARO SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipeiienced, Reliable & Reasonable �The Mope Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 26, 1988 — Page 15 tniiirriiiiiiiiUlllllllllllllllTfflfflmmmillllllllllllll’Iinilllll Lansing M. Gilbert Obituaries HASTINGS - Lansing M. designed, built and operated Gilbert, 71, of 5366 Gun Lake the State 4-H Road Show for Rd., Hastings, passed away many years. He was well Saturday, July 23, 1988 at known in the area for his slide­ U^HlUUlAUUlAALliLllLUXUlJLllUJJlAUUAlUllUiJLUiUiuxuuuHUli Pennock Hospital. tape presentations, which he Mr. Gilbert was born on gave to various community Earl Warren Gibson September 5, 1916 in Pontiac, and senior citizens groups. He LOS ANGELES - Earl ended in divorce. Michigan, the son of Francis was a member and current Warren Gibson, 87, formerly Mr. Gibson is survived by and Doha (Myers) Gilbert He president of the Barry County ofNashville passed away May his wife, Frances; two daught­ was raised in several Michigan Historical Society, the Audu9, 1988 in Los Angeles. ers, Marcella Creger of communities co ities ass a child. He bon Society, Hi-Nooners, long He was bom on July 24, Lakewood, California, with graduated in 1934 from Royal time 4-H Leader and pastt 1900, the son of Prentice and whom he lived the last two Oak High School and went on member of the State 4-H CounEdith (Warren) Gibson in years and June Knoll ofUtah; to attend Michigan State cil, long time volunteer at Maple Grove. He graduated two sons, Earl and Donald University and Eastern Michi-Hastings Provincial House and from Nashville High School in Gibson, both ofCalifornia; ten gan University where he for nearly 30 years assisted the 1917. He served in the United grandchildren; nine great majored in Industrial Arts. He Coryells, Missioanies to the States Navy in World War I grandchildren, and one half­ was a veteran ofWorld War II Deaf in the Orient. and World War II. He retired brother, Orville DeBolt, now in the United State Army. Mr. Gilbert is survived by from the Department of Water of Naples, Florida. He was married to Meredith his wife, Meredith; three and Power in Los Angeles after Burial was in Riverside L. Karnemaat on May 30, daughters,, Mrs. Ken (Lori) 26 years. 1947. They came to the Hast-Conklin ,and Mrs. Douglas National Cemetery. His marriage to Greta Knoll ings area in 1947. He was (Joyce) Griffin ofHastings and employed at E.W. Bliss Mrs. Don (Diane) Woerner of Company for 10 years and was Washington, North Carolina; Hazel P. Dean _____ a self-employed carpenter two sons, Glenn Gilbert of most ofhis working life, retir-Goshen, Indiana and Ivan VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. business in 1965. She worked i ing in 1979. He promoted Gilbert of Portage, Michigan; Hazel P. Dean, 78, of 240 as a secretary/office manager imany outdoors activities 15 grandchildren; and two Walnut Street, Vermontville, for a Title Company in T-ansing including a Community Rock aunts, Beulah Morrison ofElk died Monday, July 18,1988, at from 1963 to 1970. Club and organized several Rapid,s, Michigan and Feme Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Dean was a member of scenic color tours. HePrice of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Dean was born on May the Vermontville Congrega22, 1910, in Caribou, Maine, tion Church, and Vermontville the daughter of Percy and Order of the Eastern Star. Margaret (Farren) McIntire. Mrs. Dean is survived by her She was raised in Caribou husband, Dana; two daughters, before coming to Greenville Sharon Hover ofGrand Rapids with her family in 1918. She and Carla Foltz of Orlando, attended Greenville schools, Florida; nine grandchildren; 10 graduating from Greenville great grandchildren; several High School in 1929. She went nieces and nephews. on to attend Montcalm County She was preceded in death Normal, receiving her Teach­ by one son, Gaylord in 1967. ers Certification in 1930. She Funeral services were held then taught school for five Friday, July 22, at Vermontvil­ years. le Congregational Church, She was married to Dana with the Rev. Sally J. Nolen Dean in 1934. They came to officiating. Burial was in Nashville shortly after their Woodlawn Cemetery in marriage, moving to Vermont­ Vermontville. ville in 1945. They owned and Arrangements were made operated Dean’s Grocery Store by Vogt Chapel of Wren from 1946 until they sold the Funeral Homes in Nashville. Colorado. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial will be at the Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coryells, Missionaries to the Deafin the Orient or I.C.U. at Pennock Hospital. 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads CH 9 to 5:30 Daily Fcomplcteinsurancework and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Comer of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE CANDIDATES FOR JUDGE ARE THE SAME. BUT THIS YEAR, THERE’S ONE CANDIDATE WHO STANDS OUT FROM THE PACK: JOE FINK. iuiWtn ':“5 MR! laiit w| in H4 ill hnnuM ■11! pnhtyydit lip wifa«te!4 tan IfflM m ijataiEWl® JULY PAINT SALE 25% Off All H.W.I. Paint Products • Interior Paint • Exterior Paint • Primers Exterior Stain • Polyurethane • Varnish — SALE ENDS JULY 31ST — VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service. ” HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 COBB Wt SWhf & Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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And he’ll devote time to the community, working with youth groups to provide a role model for our young. Joe Fink will be a Judge we can be proud of. BACKED BY OUR BEST • Former Governor George Romney • G. Michael Hocking, Eaton County Prosecutor • Thomas Brennan, Former Chief Justice Michigan Supreme Court • William Wilkinson, General Counsel, Michigan Farm Bureau • Barry and Eaton County Farm Bureaus • Donald Morris, President Olivet College JOE FINK 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Paid for by Committee to Elect Joe Fink Circuit Judge • 4806 Thornapple Lane • Lansing, Ml 48917 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 26, 1988 — Page 16 Quantity Rights Reserved SUPER FOOD SAVINGS Prices Effective Tues., July 26 thru Sat., July 30 Thick Cut J country Style SPARE RIBS Spartan Center Cut ( 'BACON PORK CHOPS M®? 1 PORK CHOPS lb Reg. or Thick Sliced 5555555 5555558 SLICED BACON ~] .4.^ a, 12COKE Pack Cans DAIRY & FROZEN i S509 country Fresh 2% Lowfat MILK ! 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Church Street Hastings, MI. 49056 -Ad Graphics, Inc. tings, Mich. 49050 MG 03 1988 ..a t ville, Michigan (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Npshville, Vol. 116 - No* 2, 1988 Nashville Village Trustee Marsha Ainslie resigns By Joyce Snow and a handrail should be in­ stalled at the street steps. She The Nashville Village also said some boards are Council regretfully accepted pulled away from the building the resignation of Trustee and need to be repaired or Marsha Ainslie July 28. replaced. Ainslie has served on the “We should emphasize the council for the last four years need,” she said,, “The and has accepted appoint-building is going to rot out if ments to the planning com-this isn’t done.” mission and other council Hafner said that “on the committees, as well as serving plans (for the addition of a as chairwoman of the children’s wing) we have cemetery board. eliminated the basement.” Ainslie said that she will She said that after consideramove out of state and that her tion it was felt that a basement resignation was to take effect wouldn’t be cost effective. July 29. She said she has enShe also told the council joyed working with the coun-that the library board has cil and hopes more people received approval from the would become involved in State Historical Commission their own local government. for the proposed addition. The council will seek to ap­ Newly-paved Curtis Road point a replacement to fill the now will sport a speed limit remainder of her term, which sign of 35 mph, the council expires in 1990.. decided unanimously. Other Members of the library roads under consideration for board, Genevieve Hafner, an increase in their posted Duska Brumm and Ruth speed regulations are Sherman Brown, presented the council Stret east of East Street and with an extensive list of Reed Street near Carl’s repairs that need attention at Market. Action on these the library. possible increases will be Among the repairs Hafner taken at a later date. gave the council were that the The council also approved a building needs to be scraped request for $1,000 from the and repainted, the shutters Transfer Recycling Board, redone, gutters need cleaning represented by Carl Tobias. and some need to be replaced, Village President John the front porch needs repair Hughes told the board that “We’re really ahead of our cy. If the DNR developed the install it, he added, time with this (the recycling land without pruchasing it, the Carl Tobias asked the counoperation). The DNR is contract probably would con- cil what its policy was for the pushing to eliminate landfills tain a stipulation for main- maintenance of alleys. Ray in the next 12 years.” tainance of the site to be per-Hinckley told him that the on­ Hughes also said that the formed by the village. ly alleys the village maintains Department of Natural In other business, Hughes are “the one behind the stores Resources will come to said the “holes in the carpet in (on the west side of main Nashville Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. to the village hall are a hazard to street) and the one to the water look at sites along the Thor­ the Green Thumb employees plant and sewer plant”. napple River that might be who use the facility.” Hinckley told Tobias that accessible. The Green Thumb after paving Curtis Road there The DNR is interested in employees, he said, are elder-was some asphalt left over, so buying or developing some ly people who do various it was spread in “Water public accesses and fishing types of work about 20 hours Alley,” rather than just being docks along the river. The a week. dumped. village owns some land in that The council is looking into Rose Heaton and Forest area and expressed an interest the prospect ofpurchasing the Burd attended a General Law in participating with the agen- carpet and hiring someone to Village Adminstration seminar in Lansing at the Sheraton this past week. This is an annual seminar provided by the Michigan Municipal League geared to topics of special interest to villages throughout the state. Both said they learned some helpful and interesting things pertaining to taxes and other concerns. Larry Filter told those in at­ tendance that he had been con­ tacted by several citizens about Sentel Cable Service and their dissatisfaction with the company. He said that at least one dissatisfied customer had contacted the Michigan Continued on page 2 Ewing to draw specs for new Vermontville well by Shelly Sulser Richard Ewing of Ewing Well Drill on Nashville Highway has been chosen by the Vermontville Village Council to provide specifica­ tions on a new replacement well soon to be installed in the village. The council had advertised for bids on the project from various well drilling com­ panies, but detailed specifica­ tions were requested by three of the bidders, Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said. “They (the council members) had said just local, state and health department standards, but some called and requested a spec, sheet,” Stewart explained. “So now, they’ve got to get the specs together and mail them out.” At a special meeting of the council Wednesday, council trustee ~Mike Trumble requested that Ewing be hired for $35 an hour to determine the well specifications on a consultant basis only. Stewart said the council had been contacted by a state of­ ficial who highly recommend­ ed the village hire an engineer with hydrogeological background to draw the specifications. Ewing, who has more than 20 years experience in such work, was chosen by a 4-1 vote to do the engineering with specifications completed by Aug. 1. Ewing said he will not bid on the actual drilling of the well in order to avoid a con­ flict of interest. The council also voted to allow the council’s water committee and Village Presi­ dent Sue Villanueva to meet with the well drillers, should problems arise during the well replacement. Trumble was appointed temporary chair­ man of the project due to past experience with Ewing Well Drilling. The council plans to hold a meeting Thursday, Aug. 4, to open bids on the project and to vote whether to accept or re­ ject them at the Aug. 18 meeting. Street value estimated at $240,000 Nashville drug bust nets local officers 360 marijuana plants Following an anonymous could not be seen from the tip, the Barry County house or a drive, Abendroth Sheriff’s Department con­ said. The second was about 50 fiscated about 359 marijuana yards behind the first, and was plants and an irrigation system in a clearing. Abendroth said there was from a Nashville home evidence of a harvest within .Wednesday morning. Floyd Cousins, 28, of 7300 the last month in which “quite Hager Rd., Nashville, was ar­ a large quantity from both rested later that evening and plots” was taken. Inside the home, nine more charged with one count of delivering and one count of plants were found, as well as dried marijuana in bags. manufacturing marijuana. He said that the same plots Cousins faced the charges at District Court arraignment could have “quite possibly” Thursday and is scheduled to been used in previous years. “It looked like the area had appear at a preliminary ex­ been worked up before,” said amination Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Abendroth. He is free on $5,000 bond. This was the first major raid Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Abendroth, by the sheriffs department who investigated die case, this year, said Undersheriff said the tip, which was “fairly Jim Orr. He said the dry growing specific,” was called in to the sheriffs department Tuesday conditions probably have been morning. A location and a factor in the amount of the description of the house were illegal plant grown and con­ given, along with the location fiscated this year. Abendroth said that if the of the marijuana. The plants were found on two Nashville plots had not two separate plots about 100 been watered, the plants might and 150 yards behind the have died or could have been house, said Abendroth. Hoses stunted. The Nashville Police and water sprinklers, running from the interior of the house Department, headed by Sgt. to the plots, were also con­ Gene Koetje, and the Hastings fiscated as evidence in the Post of the Michigan State raid, which took about four Police helped in the bust, which is funded through Pro­ hours. The first plot, about 100 ject HEMP (Help Eliminate Barry County Sheriff's Deputies, with the help of Nashville Police Department yards behind the house, was Marijuana Planting) funds. Sgt. Gene Koetje, harvested nearly 360 marijuana plants on the Floyd Cousins Because of easy concealhidden in a wooded area and last week. (Maple Valley News photo by Kathleen Scott) ment and secluded state land, Barry County is a prime area for growing marijuana. The county usually leads the state in marijuana plant confisca­ tion through Project HEMP, a state program that unites local law enforcement agencies and seeks citizen help in locating marijuana growers, officials have said. The raids are made on over­ time hours, and the duty of conducting the busts is rotated among the officers, said Orr. The sheriffs department pays the overtime wages and is reimbursed by the state through Project HEMP funds. Thirteen tips were called in last year to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Some tips, said Abendroth, are “get-even” tactics. If a cou­ ple breaks up, one of the peo­ ple involved may want to get back at the other, and call in an anonymous tip about a hid­ den crop. “Or it could just be a con­ cerned citizen who heard something,” he added. Abendroth said the sheriffs department might get two, three or half a dozen tips in a matter of days, but then might not get any calls for a few weeks. “You strike out on some, and others you hit the jackpot, ” said Abendroth. j Abendroth will continue the investigation. �The Maple tfolley News. MhAfc Tuesday. August 2, 1988 — Page 2 VVA, Methodist church to plan local youth activities merging thoughts on the sub­ by Shelly Suiser An apparent drug abuse ject last spring and have now problem, coupled with a lack set a meeting for 7 p.m. of recreational opportunities, Thursday, Aug. 4, in the has prompted a veterans church when they hope other group and a church to join concerned adults and youths forces in combating the will join in to plan recreation boredom some say has for the remainder of the plagued Vermontville-area summer. “The men know there’sJt* youth for decades. “It’s not that the village drug problem in our area and doesn’t have anything to of­ they wanted to start a fer, it’s just that there’s not a substance abuse prevention lot here, so they get into their type group for kids,” said a cars and go to Charlotte for spokesperson from the VVA. movies or Nashville for piz­ “And different members of za,” said Village President the Methodist Church wanted Sue Villanueva. “It’s like any to do the same thing, so we decided to join forces.” small village.” The problem of occupying Members of the Maple Valley Chapter of the Viet­ local youths has stumped Ver­ nam Veterans of America and montville adults for years, a the Vermontville United problem that became evident Methodist Church began to the public in 1985 when a teen dance planned by the Carptenter's Den bar ignited village-wide controversy. Then co-owner of the bar, Marquita Charnes, said she recognized the need for local events for youngsters and thus planned the dance. Parents, however, felt a bar was no, *place for their children, despite Charnes’ promise that all liquor would be kept under lock and key for the duration of the dance. The bar has since held several teen dances for the kids, the last of which, held two weeks ago, reportedly was not well attended. After the teen dance dispute, a group of adults formed to raise funds for the restoration of the village’s historic Opera House for use How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” AutoOwners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. as a -community center, but the project is on hold while an electrician is being sought. Villanueva recalled the village had various types of recreation available 15 to 20 years ago, such as a pinball arcade “but the kids were very destructive.” “There are a few bad eggs, but we can't assume all the children are that way because of a few bad eggs,” she said. “We have a good group of kids in Vermontville.” She denied any knowledge of a drug problem within the v village, and pointed out that “I don’t think that has anything to do with it. In the bigger towns where they have movies movies and and all all kinds kinds of ofthings things to do, they still have a lot of drugs.” Villanueva said she supports the plans by the two groups to offer alternative forms of recreation. “We’re just at a discussion stage right now,” said Rev. Glenn Litchfield, pastor ofthe Vermontville United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the VVA. “We want to see if we can generate enough interest to do something for the remainder of the summer and possibly into the school year.” Litchfield opposes the idea, however, that kids in Vermontville are bored, but in­ sists future youth events would add to the already available variety of positive type opportunities offered locally. “There’s quite a variety of activities in the community. We’re also thinking-about the youngsters (pre-teens), to add something else to the agenda,’-’ Litchfield said. He add­ ed that forming a drug abuse prevention type group is not his primary concern at this point. “My main concern is to focus on what’s positive in the community and to try to enhance that,” he said. “I see a lot ofkids involved in 4-H, I see them actively involved in summer school activities like band camp and a lot of church kids are going to church camp. “I don’t want it to sound like some gigantic rescue effort,” he said. The VVA spokesperson said the two groups may form some type of program where the youths decide and plan their events. “They’ll plan the activities and do the work with the adults supervising them, them,” the spokesperson said, with Litchfield ' adding, “It’s up to those that volunteer auxiliary officers attend 'Michigan Day' VFW Mrs. Audrey Dillin president of the Department of Michigan Ladies Auxiliary, attended the sixth annual Michigan Day July 17, at the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids. Representing Post 8260, Nashville, Mich., were Commander Wayne Hill, Auxiliary President Victoria Banks, Senior Vice-President Agnes Hill and Legislative Chairman, Leona Decker. Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 and Ladies Auxiliary attended a Planning Committee for the 8th District at VFW Post 422, Delton, for the en- Expert Cutting Highlighting Coloring Permanents EahreP Vieirlcliaage T nge H from front page— Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, AAary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 0 a.m. 1 a.m. ..6 p.m. 6:45 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service .9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship... -......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. Sat. Mass.................6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. LEON POHL 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship p.m. p.m. Bible Study........... REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 Sun. Night Service ..6 A.M. Worship......... 11 P.M. Worship......... ..6 Wednesday Night: Bible Study.... 6:30 p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR t Jan and Jodi V4e7r0m oEnatsvt ilMlea -i n7 2S6t-r0e2e5t7 HOURS: 8 30 a.m. to 4 30 p m. Monday Friday Some Evenings by Appointment Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL suing year 1988-89. Those at­ tending were Commander Wayne Hill, Senior Vice­ President Kay Rathburn, Ad­ jutant: William Nichols; Aux­ iliary President Victoria Banks; Senior Vice-President Agnes Hill; National Home and Safety Chairman Betty Nichols, and Legislative Chairman Leona Decker. Also attending was Mrs. Audrey Dillin, president of the Department of Michigan Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch was served with meetings following. wjove s. Nashville Village Trustee Marsha Ainslie resigns her post Attorney General’s office and has obtained a complaint form. In final business, Hughes announced that a court date of Aug. 7 has been set in the case ofthe people ofNashville ver­ sus Sidney Green. The case will be held at circuit court in Hastings with Judge Hudson Demming presiding. This case involves the en­ forcement of a local junk ordinance. themselves. The initial stages have yet to take place.” Involved so far, he said, is a core group from the VVA and the church, but other in­ terested adults and teens are being sought to attend the meeting and offer their services. Litchfield, serving as the link between the two groups, has a background in working with inner city teens from a previous pastoral assignment in Chicago. “We invited kids for recreation, songs and crafts," he recalled. “It was for three hours on Friday evening, but whether it will follow those lines is up to the people doing the planning.” Although he will be unable to attend the first planning ses­ sion, Litchfield said he would do whatever he can to make sure the program is a success. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ...9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 3 Nashville woman |oins honors college program at WMU Si4b* M &T &T1 hSiS '*•»,, JShu S hsu ss Jsss ?% SN L‘^ ^ S %% ^JJW mmsWs s‘‘‘ the community, and cultural and social activities. The special courses arid enrich­ ment opportunities provided for these academically high achievers through the honors college illustrates the univer­ sity’s continued commitment to academic excellence.” The incoming honors col­ lege freshmen come from 42 Michigan counties and from as far away as California. Their average high school grade point average is 3.82. They share membership in the National Honor Society, as well as participation in drama and musical perfor­ mances and sports. They hold leadership positions in student government, 4-H and church youth groups. They are active in Students Against Drunk Driving, Amnesty Interna­ tional and model United Na­ tions assemblies. Meet the "M Michigan Education Trust Tuition is rising rapidly for all colleges across the nation. In Michigan tuition for a four-year public college degree cost an average of $9,100.00 and is expected to escalate to almost $30,000.00 in 18 years. Many parents will be unable to pay these increasing costs, causing students to assume unmanageable education debt, or worse, forego higher education. 2S"*i fft* fc» ing environment for academically talented undergraduates at WMU. While pursuing their major and minor fields of study, the new honors freshmen willjoin other able students in honors courses, internships, research projects, volunteer work in Guaranteeing Tomorrow's College Tuition at Today's Prices! J'S'S *J®h..SS t* ^W Wfflllii Jodi Spidel of Nashville is honors housing in the among 198 incoming Eldridge-Fox residence hall freshmen who have been ac­ complex, where a majority of cepted into the honors college them elected to live, and at Western Michigan priority registration for all classes. University. “This outstanding group of Gabelnick pointed out, freshmen will join about 800 “The honors college provides other academically talented an active and rigorous leamundergraduates, who are cur­ rent members of the honors college, in taking honors courses this fall,” said Dr. Faith Gabelnick, dean of Western’s Honors College. “These incoming students are the first class to begin the new four-year honors college pro­ gram of study endorsed by the faculty senate and approved by the provost and president in February 1988. “In each of their first two years with the honors college, freshmen will be taking a grouping of three courses clustered around common themes, issues and problems, such as ‘Human Nature,’ ‘Thought and Politics’ and ‘Styles of Rationality.’ The clustering concept will allow students to explore relation­ ships among various disciplines, write, speak and think across the curriculum, and build a student learning community among the 25 freshmen enrolled in a course cluster,” she explained. “As juniors and seniors, the incoming class of honors students will take one inter­ disciplinary college seminar each year which examines critical issues within the fields represented by a particular college of the university,” Gabelnick added. “A senior capstone thesis or project will require these students to prepare or present a peper or performance which is typical of professional work in the major field. Upon completion of the honors college program of study, they will graduate with special honors in a par­ ticular discipline. Their of­ ficial university transcript will ’ note this distinction.” The honors freshmen class is, moreover, the first group of students to be admitted to the honors college through an first application process. Prospec­ MET tive students began submitting applications last December. They were admitted to the honors college based on outstanding high school achievement and aptitude as measured by their grade point averages and American Col­ lege Test scores and also were evaluated by the quality of an essay, their participation in co-curricular and community activities, and academic recommendations. Once ac­ cepted into the honors college, students became eligible for I In Michigan, you have a solution .. . The Michigan Education Trust (MET) Program. The first of its kind in the nation, the MET program allows parents, grandparents and others to prepurchase and guarantee undergraduate in-state and in-district tuition for a child at any Michigan public college, university, junior or community college. Even ifyour child chooses to attend a college in another state or a private college, the MET program could still be advantageous for you and your child. In participating in the MET program, you will be guaranteeing tomorrow’s college tuition at today s prices! Enrollment to the METprogram must take place in an enrollmentperiod. The enrollmentperiod is setfor August 1 through August 5, 1988. Your application MUST be received at a Michigan Department ofTreasury office in the August 1 through August 5 timeperiod to be consideredfor the initial enrollmentperiod. To assist you with your questions and applications to the program, we have set aside Wednesday, August 3, as !S? «**» JJl* »ji PK^\rrt « *# IS*! Jt” 5e>l Ji n»n»* « | „ Cub Scouts plan 'family picnic' Aug. 13 Plans are underway for Cub Scouts in Pack 3176 for a family picnic and field day Saturday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at Bernie Garvey’s on Thornap­ ple Lake Road. Families are asked to bring their own hot dogs, a dish to pass, drinks and table service. Also needed are lawn chairs, blankets and folding tables. On Monday, Aug. 8, Pack Leader Diana Javor, will hold an organizational meeting for Pack No. 3176. Returning leaders, as well as any adults interested in becoming involv­ ed, are welcome to attend. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Putnam Library. Meet the M.E.T. Day! We are proud to be among those who have been selected to offer the Michigan Education Trust program to you and your child. We hope you will take this opportunity to stop in or give us a call. Eaton Federal Savings Bank... here today to offer you - and your child - a better tomorrow! Celebrating 51 Years of Progress ... Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-155.1 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 Page 4 Nashville Harvest Festivals served as 'homecomings' for many people The following account was written by Howard BeIson, a Hastings resident who grew up in Nashville. During the past several months, Belson has been a frequent contributor to this column. His writings recall the village in the 1920s and ’30s, when hisparents, Elmer and Gladys Belson, owned and operated a bakery-cafe on Main Street. Howard, a 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, and the other Belson children helped out in the family business. Today's story deals with ac­ tivities surrounding Nashville's annual Harvest Festival, a three-day August event that was launched in 1906 and became a longstandng local tradition. The festivities attracted large crowds, and served as a year­ ly ' ‘homecoming ’' for many former residents. On occasion Michigan's governor or other dignitaries would appear at the celebration, and there were various other attrac­ tions, entertainment and typical carnival offerings. To the merchants, Nashville Harvest Festivals were like Christmas in business volume. During the three days, our business at the bakery and restaurant doubl­ ed. We already were working a 24-hour day, baking, cook­ ing and cleaning. Old-time residents came back home and stayed with relatives. Streets were crowd­ ed wall to wall during the ac­ tivities, which were held on a bandstand erected either in Central Park or between Zemer’s hardware and Hess’ store (on Maple where it in­ tersects with Main). Charley Post, of Postum (Post Cereals) fame, had a 300-piece band that was his pride and joy. One year we had to feed this band both din­ ner and supper for three days during the festival. We did this is shifts, while keeping up with the other increased business. Everyone had to do double duty. In my trips to deliver rolls and bread, I had a good, chance to see all the conces­ sions that were set up at the festival. One, called the “Erie Digger,” took a few of my nickels as I tried to hook a silver dollar. But I solved the problem accidentally: I crank- Nashville's Main Street appears unusually deserted in this early 1900s photo, ed the handle real fast before unlike its aspect during the annual Harvest Festivals, when concessions lined the the clam shells could grab a thoroughfare and throngs of people were "wall to wall" during high points of the cheap prize and it pulled out a three-day event. The bakery where young Howard Belson and his family fed the silver dollar. That wasn’t the 300-piece Post Band during one festival is seen at left, with white awning and end of it; I was able to get bakery sign extending outward. At the time of this picture, the business probably three more at different times. Another concession was a was owned by Ernest V. Barker, a predecessor of the Belsons. motor drome that attracted kids. There were four small monkey, who then let go of Victor was the cause of ment in the old bake shop — midget race cars with the boy’s hair. Looking back, some of our fiercest dough always something going on monkeys as drivers. The I believe that this animal had fights at the bakery. We kids with salesmen and animals raced strapped into been trained to do that, as it would be doing our work, deliverymen. About every day the seats, then the cars were made for good advertising. when suddenly a wad of local folks would drop in to put in the silo and raced At different times high dough would sting us see what was happening. around and around, getting school boys worked part-time alongside ofthe head. This, of In those days, tramps came higher and higher up the wall for us at the bakery. Country course, was cause for retalia­ to the back door for a handout until the gas ran out, and they kids who wanted to attend tion, and one thing led to or to ask if there was came down to the bottom. something they could do. high school, but did not want another. To draw a crowd, the to commute back and forth There never was a dull mo­ They always seemed willing barker would start one of the daily (before the days of to work. midget racers with a monkey school busses) did this. strapped in, put in on a set of One was Victor Gutchess. TTTnTnnnnTnTnnnnnTnnTnnTTTnTnTnnnTnnnTnTniTn'nnT rollers, start it up and make it He stayed with us and worked backfire. They he would go in the bakery. Victor was into his spiel. high-spirited and full of fun. Once, while I was watching Once, during the Harvest this, the monkey grabbed a Festival, he talked me into a kid by the hair with both Ferris wheel ride about mid­ hands and wouldn’t let go. night. The wheel was located The boy was getting panicky in front of the Gribbin Block Maple Valley area vets want to thank and the monkey would not (on Main Street). While it was release him. The barker said being loaded, we were at the someone for return of flag to me, “Hey, kid here’s a top. was responsible for the return Dear editor, nickel. Run to the fruit stand Victor rocked our seat so of the Prisoner of War/Miss(Diamante’s store) and get a violently that I thought we The Maple Valley Chapter ing in Action Flag to the banana.” of the Vietnam Veterans of would drop out. The louder I I ran and got the fruit. The screamed, the more he rocked America would like to express Village of Vermontville. Also, our group now has a barker showed it to the the seat. its appreciation to whoever service coordinator program. From our readers Anyone with Veteran’s Ad­ ministration claims or Agent Orange questions can call (517) 726-1176. A class action suit filed with the federal government con­ cerning Agent Orange poison­ ing recently was settled and money is now available to A troupe of entertainers takes a break during one of Nashville's early Harvest Festivals. The slide in background was for performances by daredevil bicyclists. Howard Belson remembers a somewhat similar show, a few decades later, that featured spiraling midget race cars piloted by monkeys. He got involved in one show as a helpful bystander. Balloon ascensions were highlights of the earliest Nashville Harvest Festivals, with multiple performances during the festivities. Here a ballonist lifts off before a crowd of spectators in this circa-1910 view, iew, looking northward on Main Street. Most enter­ tainments were staged in this area, near the Maple Street intersection (right in photo). Parades were great crowd-pleasers at Nashville's annual festivities, which became an enduring tradi­ tion spanning some 60 years. The yearly celebrations were an incentive for former residents to return home, so the events became known as "Harvest Festival-Homecomings." Here, an early parade moves southward on Main Street, nedr the Maple Street in­ tersection (in foreground). See how affordable Great TV can be. Send your questions to your Satellite Professionals. l>f WfcmitCT«M ft M0AMVIU.C, Hl phone - 517-852-9301 2jOURS: Open Tues-Fri. W-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 5 Eaton County 4-H Fair announces winners The 1988 Eaton County 4-H Fair judging started Saturday, July 23, with 1,350 nonlivestock 4-H and FFA entries being evaluated at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The results of the judging showed young people throughout the county receiving top ten and other special awards in the following areas: Sculpture - Judge’s Choice Award - Brian Dumont, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers, Brian Dumont, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Gift Wrapping Mahdi O’Brien, Spaulding, Dawn Brand, Maple Valley Beefers. Other Folks Arts - Judge’s Choice Award - Chris Jacko, Maple Valley Beefers, Chris Jacko, Maple Valley Beefers. Quilting Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders. Ball Point Tube Painting Connie Krebs, Feed Fetchers. Macrame - Chris Priesman, Spaulding. Other Arts & Crafts - Kim Thompson, Feed Fetchers. Painting & Drawing - Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders, Brian Dumont, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Cheri Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Ceramics - Tracy Stevens, Spaulding; Kim Yesh, Spaulding; Clint Malinawski, Spaulding. Needlecraft - Sara Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Leathercraft Basic Skill Patrick Priesman, Spaulding, Christina Priesman, Spaulding. Advanced Alan Finnie, Spaulding. Judge’s Choice Awards Alan Finnie, Spaulding. Woodworking Basic Skill - Jay Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Apprentice - Chuck Brand, Maple Valley Beefers. Craftsman - Jack Cripe, Maple Valley Beefers. Judge’s Choice Awards: Jack Cripe, Maple Valley Beefers. Dog winners named to Eaton Fair list Wvelswioi^ >f return of lloj MhttidWi isi d 'Wtami its® itm IkiRnk r ta »ii Vanli uatctetrb Ong 0ft li ffl» AdsttniHi ittaip®’ In the 4-H Dog Show held July 24, the High Point Dog Obedience award went . to Robin Kenyon from Winning Woofers. The Champion Dog Showman was Denise Cranson from Winning Woqfers and Reserve Showman was Naomi Diamond from Winn­ ing Woofers. The 12 and under Showmanship class was won by Christy Singer. The 13-15 year old Showmanship Class was won by Denise Cranson and the 16 and over Showmanship was won by Naomi Diamond, all are members of the Winning Woofers 4-H Club. The Woodman Memorial was awarded to Robin Kenyon. The Second Annual Eaton County 4-H Fair Cat Show saw 26 kittens and cats being evaluated. The Best of Show Kitten was exhibited by Courtney Pfiester from Bellevue 4-H Farmers. Ida Sipes from East Hamlin Horsemen exhibited the Best of Show Cat and the Best of Show in the Costume Class was exhibited by Tammy Jenkins from Busy Hands. New trash barrels were add­ ed to the fairgrounds through the annual Trash Barrel Decorating Contest. First place in the individual entry category went to Eric Hill from Gresham Grain Grinders. The top team entry was decorated by Autumn Mead and Lisa Higbee from Gresham Grain Grinders. The Bellevue Traildusters entered the top barrel in the club entry division. Contest judges were County Commissioners Denise Clarke from Eaton Rapids and Connie Meredith from Potterville. Young Foods Food Preparation Sara Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Erin Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Elissa Good, Spaulding. Judge’s Choice Award Erin Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Senior Foods Food Preparation - Brian Dumont, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Alan Finnie, Spaulding. Dairy Foods - Brian Du­ mont, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Dairy Food Exhibits selected to received special awards from the Lansing local of Michigan Milk Producers Association were: 3rd place - Brian Dumont, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Jams & Jellies Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Candy Making Sara Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Cake Decorating - Shantel Turner, Maple Valley Beefers. The judge’s choice award and the most outstanding decorated cake award, spon­ sored by Mary’s Bridal & Fashion of Grand Ledge, was won by: Shantel Turner, Maple Valley Beefers. Young Bignal, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers. Knitting - ■ Sara Kinyon, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Bess Ann Martin, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers. Teen Leadership - Heather Batterson, Spaulding 4-H. Medium club display - 2nd Maple Valley Beefers. Champion Waterfowl Market Pen - Marc Nehmer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Champion Turkey - Bill Reynolds, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Reserve Champion Turkey - Bill Reynolds, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Rabbits Showmanship 2 Jeff Leverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Showmanship 3 Matt Nehmer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Showmanship 7 Sarah Parish, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Showmanship 8 Amy Parish, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Best of Breed Dutch - Amy Parish, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Best Opposite Rex - Marc Nehmer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Best Opposite Satin - Cheri Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Best of Breed Mixed Breeds - Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Best Opposite Mixed Mulberry Fore Golf Course holds annual night game One of the fastest growing golfing events being spon­ sored by local golf courses is night golf. Mulberry Fore Golf Course held their third annual Gio-Ball event on Fri­ day, July 29 beginning at 9:30 p.m. Glo-Ball organizer, Jerry Reese, expressed his excite­ ment over the unusual door prizes which every entrant received. Reese said, “Don Skedgell is a very proud owner of a newly aquired hat. Jim Steele is very fond of a large ‘special use’ golfing hook. All contestants had a warm glowing feeling as they left this night. We are definitely going to have the fourth annual Glowing next year”. “You probably won’t be able to tell who were - the golfers in attendance because no one will admit to playing golf at night. But then most golfers are considered crazy anyway. Golfing at night cer­ tainly would do nothing to convince anyone otherwise.” All contestants received a door prize, played in a three person scramble and enjoyed golfing at night. A total of 33 golfers played their way around nine holes. The best three person score was a 37, one over par. Bill and Mary Hecker, owners of Mulberry Fore Golf Course, loved extending the normal golfing hours until 2 a.m. on that evening. Bill said, “This inventive creation of glo-balls, glo-sticks and glowing tees has allowed the golfers a novel experience that can be talked about for many golfers a novel. STANTON'S MuCTIOHCCRS & REhLTORSB^ NASHVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The village of Nashville is looking for a concerned in­ dividual to fill a trustee posi­ tion vacancy, term ending 3/31/89. Anyone interested, please contact the Village Hall by 8/11/88 at 5:00 p.m. Must be a village resident. The Maple Valley varsity and junior varsity football teams will begin practice on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. Practice will be behind the jr./sr. high school. Players must have a physical before they can practice. If anyone is new to Maple Valley, please feel welcome to be a part of the Maple Valley football program. If you have any questions please call Coach Mittelstaedt at 852-9510. (8-8) Call 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Daily (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MMFI STRCCT MCRMOMT'JILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 HASHWLC (517) 852-1717 CONSIDERING SELLING? WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - PLEASE CALL SO WE CAN VISIT WITH YOU ABOUT MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY THIS SUMMER! LAKE PROPERTY! 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Champion Rate of Gain Clint Malinowski, Spaulding. Top Set of Swine Records Alan Finnie, Spaulding. Clowning Top Ten Winner - Dawn Brand, Maple Valley Beefers. ‘GREAT PRICE - Just $69,900 for 40 acres of land with attractively remodeled 3 bedroom home ‘Excellent barn with box stalls ‘Call now for a showing on this special property! (CH-85) Priced in only the lower $40's for your family *Four bedrooms, two baths, beautiful woodwork, some hardwood floors *Fireplace, living, dining and family rooms ‘Screened in porch ‘Large garage, partially fenced yard (N-23) — VACANT LAND— L-78.20 ACRES for only $15,500. Contract terms. L-76.134 ACRES w/approx. 95 tillable. Pole barn and some fencing. Great hunting! L-80. ALMOST 60 acres with frontage on roads. Contract available. two L-83. APPROX. 46 acres with super woods flowing stream. Low down payment. and ‘Priced under $40,000 ‘Located on approx. 3 acres of land ‘Barn/garage included ‘Hastings schools (CH-63) L-82. GREAT LOCATION - A total of 69.71 acres that can be divided into five parcels. Good building sites and contract terms. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 2. 1988 — Page 6 flinn?ffTnnninHTnTnTffnnnninwnnn!TffnnnnnfflTnnnf Madeline M. Shay HASTINGS - Madeline M. Shay, 72, of 729 South Church Street, Hastings, died at 4:10 p.m. Friday, July 29, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Shay was bom on April 15, 1916 in Cresson, Pennsyl­ Housel United Brethren in vania, the daughter ofEdward and Pauline (DeMarappo) Christ Church, Leslie. Mr. Macy is survived by his Durbin. She came to Hastings father and step-mother, in 1923 and attended the SL Vemon and Evaline Macy of Rose School. She was married to Daniel Charlotte; a sister, Pamela Stanton of Ft Lauderdale; his A. Shay on November 4,1933 grandmother, Theda Pallas of in St Rose ofLima Church in Hastings. Kansas and many cousins. She was employed at the He was preceded in death by his mother, Veryl M. Macy in Hastings Provincial House for several years as Dietary Super­ August of 1985. Funeral services were held visor, retiring in 1979. She had Wednesday, July 27, at the previously worked at FeldFirst Baptist Church, Charlot­ pausch and Baby Bliss in te, with Dr. Paul Thompson Middleville. During World and Rev. Robert Kahly offi­ War H, she served as a Red ciating. Interment was in the Cross Volunteer at Pennock Maple Hill Cemetery, Hospital. Mrs. Shay is survived by her Charlotte. Memorial contributions husband, Dan; three daughters, may be made to the Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, in memory of Mark and Veryl Macy. Arrangments were made by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Junior Girl Scouts in Nashville Troop 674 planned and carried out this year’s Summer Library Story hour. The scouts read stories, planned a craft and played some games with children at­ tending the program in July. The program was for kids from 4 years old to 4th grade. The annual story hour is sponsored by Putnam’s Appointments Only Friends of the Library Obituaries Mark L Macy _____ FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - Mark L. Macy, 24, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, formerly erf Charlotte, died Friday, July 22, 1988, in Fl Lauderdale. Mr. Macy was a 1981 gradu­ ate of Charlotte High School. He was currently employed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local #390 in Miami, Florida. He was a member of the For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Junior Girl Scouts help with summer library story hour Styling for Women, Men and Children Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 • ? Owner Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Several Daisy, Brownie, Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts took advantage ofthe camping opportunities offered this summer at Glowing Embers Day Camp and Resident Camp. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) Realtors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................. DONSTEINBRECHER........ WARREN TRAVOLI.............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST IN NASHVILLE, $22,500 - 3 bed room, 2 story home. Many newer improvements. Good "starter" home! (N-259) organization. Scouts who helped plan apd carry out the story hours were: Allison Burpee, Sarah Leep, Mindy Garvey, Andrea Hubka, Dalaina McGhan, Jenny Mittlestaedt, Bridie Petrie, Holly Taylor, Christa Kirby, Samantha Hughes, Jenny Potter, Holly Hoyle, April McDirmaid and Tory and Leslie DePriester. The average attendance was 28 children. Scouts take partin summer fun 227 N- MAIN ST - NASHVILLE Broker Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Sharon) Duffy of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart (Shirley) Keeler of Hastings, and Sue Shay of Hastings; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shay of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shay of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, August 1, at SL Rose ofLima Catholic Church, with Father Leon H. Pohl officiat­ ing. A Rosary was recited Sunday in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. 726-0223 ... 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 ............ 852-1543 ..... Eves Some troops have been get­ ting together once a month for activities to earn their ‘‘Sun and Fun” patches. In August the leaders will get together to have training sessions and planning for the upcoming scout year. Parents interested in troop leadership and those with experience in leadership are encouraged to attend meetings Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. for Brownie leaders and Tuesday, Aug. 16, for Junior Cadette G.S. session. The meetings will be at Taylor’s 603 S. State. A Daisy (for girls in kindergarten) training has not been set up. Those interested in leadership on this level may contact Ann Taylor at 852-0784. Nortons observing 50th An open house will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Mr. and Mrs. Brad Milleson's home, 1065 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norton Sr., who will observe their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate the occasion, but the couple requests no gifts. The celebration will be hosted by their children and families, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn (Agnes) Colling of Sebr­ ing, Fla., and Howard Norton Jr. of Battle Creek. The former Pauline Cornwell of Bellevue and Howard Norton were married Dec. 2, 1938, in Angola, Ind. They have lived most of their married lives on Maple Grove Road in Hastings. Howard is retired from E.W. Bliss Co. The Nortons have six grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Nashville woman injured in car accident A Nashville woman was charged with drunken driving Saturday by Michigan State Police Troopers after her vechicle crashed into some trees on Thomapple Lake Road at about 11:30 p.m. Rosalind Emery, 40, of 209 N. Main St., Nashville, ap­ parently was eastbound on Thomapple Lake Road one tenth of a mile east of Devine when she lost control, ran off Maple Valley grad enrolls at Olivet Amy Jo Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Walker of Vermontville, plans to enroll at Olivet Col­ lege as a freshman this fall. A graduate of Maple Valley High School, she plans to ma­ jor in English. LAKE ODESSA ■ LAKE FRONT COT­ TAGE ON JORDAN LAKE - 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Immediate possession. Call "Doc" for appointment to see! I (CH-277) “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME with 10x90 stone porch, library, parlor, 5 bedrooms — many "original" features plus new furnace, vinyl siding & storm windows. (V-242) PRICE REDUCED!! TWO-FAMILY $27,500. Each unit has a newer kitchen & bath and large living rooms. One could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms. Large lot with mature shade. This is a good investment. (N-197) FULLER HEIGHTS • RANCH HOME BUILT IN 1972 - 8 rooms total, family room w/fireplace in basement, Andersen win­ dows, some appliances included. Call for appointment (N-276) Acrylic Nails for appointment Call Bobbie's § Ph. 852-0940 (more land available), south of Nashville. Many newer im­ provements, great home for a large family, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms. Listed at $52,900. CH-161) VACANT LAND GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,700! NASHVILLE ■ 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) of the roadway and into a ditch, where she struck a group of small trees, troopers said. Emery, who was alone in the vehicle, reportedly was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. She was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated and released. NEW LISTING • 5 ACRES at edge of Village of Nashville. Land contract terms. Call Doc. (VL-280) 12 ROLLING ACRES FOR BUILDING SITES - Partially wooded. Pos­ sibility for pond. Land contract terms. (VL-272) APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ montville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. Good location. Price $14,500. (VL-124) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) 4 Rich & Ready Juice 3 Flavors! California Citrus, Concord Grape, Tropcial Fruit Callon 97^ & Miller Lite HATS Bud & Bud Lite Jackets $2900 NEW HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8-11; Fri. & Sat. 8-12; Sun. 10-10 �tl?e Most Beautiful Daj; 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 Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 8 Vermontville ladies celebrate '50 Years of Sunshine by Shelly Sulser Celebrating 50 years of the First Congregational Church and United Methodist Church Sunshine party, nearly 52 Vermontville area women gathered for the annual snack outing Friday. With quartet entertainment from Grand Ledge Sweet Adelines Ruth Mix. Meritta Huver, Clara Miller and Joyce Proper, the -women heard such favorite tunes as the “Good Ole Summer­ time “Down by the Riverside". “I am a Promise”. “Good News", “Thanks, Dear Lord” and “Happy Bir­ thday” to the Sunshine club. Heading the 50th anniver­ sary party this year were toastmistress Mary Fisher and committee members Mabel Shetenhelm, who gave the welcome address; Janice Crane, who gave the necrology; Ruth Summers; Shirley Stanton; and Joan Hasselback. Included in the necrology, a tribute to past Sunshine party participants who have passed away since last year, were Kate Snider, Mary Van Acken. Isabella Sietz, Nellie Wright Benedict and Hazel Dean. Helen Boger gave the devo­ tions at the event, held at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, followed by a reading by Mabel Booher and Ruth Mix. Awarded flowers for being the oldest women on hand were Mildred Carey, 88, of Charlotte; Ruth Semrau, 86, ofNashville; Mary Baker, 85, of Vermontville; Hermina Southern, 87, ofVermontville and Leta Nagle, 86, of Vermontville. Also attending were Martha Zemke and Iva Reid, who were present at the very first The 52 in attendance the Vermontville United Methodist Church Sunshine party Friday were treated to punch and cookies and a chance to visit with one another. • Hair • Toning • Tanning We have Central AIR CONDITIONING ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 Sunshine Party held in 1938. The following peom was written by Mary Fisher in honor of the 50th year observance. “The last Friday in July in nineteen hundred and thirty eight, “was formed the first Sun­ shine Party and has always kept this date, “It was held in the Methodist Church, forty-five women were present there, “women from the Con­ gregational and Methodist Church, made this occasion so rare. “It was started.to honor the Independent Bank SOUTH MICHIGAN Toastmistress for the Friday gathering of area senior women was Mary Fisher, center, shown chatting with Dorothy Gutchess, left, and Ina Shumaker. MEMBER FDIC Current Interest Rates on Certificates of Deposit TERM 32 days to 5 months ($1000.00 min. balance requirement) 6 months to 11 months ($1000.00 min. balance requirement) 12 months to 23 months ($500.00 min. balance requirement) 24 months to 35 months ($500.00 min. balance requirement) 36 months to 59 months ($500.00 min. balance requirement) 60 months or more ($500.00 min. balance requirement) RATE EFFECTIVE YIELD 6.00% 6.168 7.00% 7.229% 7.50% 7.763% 7.75% 8.031% 8.00% 8.301% 8.25% 8.569% ‘Rates subject to change 8/3/88 ‘Federal regulations require a penalty for early withdrawal. ‘Deposits are insured by FDIC ‘Monthly interest paid on deposits of $10,000.00 or more. “Based on monthly compounding of interest. LESLIE ■ 144 S. Main Street PLEASANT LAKE - 11628 Bunkertiiil Road RIVES JUNCTION ■ 348 Main Street OLIVET - 122 S. Main Street WILLIAMSTON - 1245 W. Grand River . . EATON RAPIDS - 2500 S. Michigan Road POTTERVILLE - 320 Vermontville Highway VERMONTVILLE - 194 Main Street (517) (517) (517) (616) (517) (517) (517) (517) 589-8222 769-2200 569-3641 749-2231 655-2168 663-4108 645-7607 726-0650 older ladies of our great community-, “to friendship and devo­ tion, entertainment, cookies and tea. “This year is the fiftieth an­ niversary of this special gettogether, “and for fifty years, they’ve always met regardless of the weather, “Through the years we’ve made new friends, and held on to the old, “for many we’ve had to say good-bye, their story yet not told. “For the beauty of each friendship that we make along the way, Summer craft classes set for youngsters Special craft classes for Vermontville area children will begin this Saturday, Aug. 6 and continue the following Saturdays in August. Painting Christmas on mini­ slates will be the fun lesson taught this week, by Mrs. Mary Hokanson.' The class is open to both boys and girls and will run from 2 to 4 p.m. in the museum. Lost & Found LOST: Small yellow tigerkitten with brown flea collar. Around Phillips St., Nashville. Child’s pet Please return. Call 852-9902 or 852-1659. “brings smiles and special feelings to brighten every day. “So let this great tradition continue through the years, “for the friendship, love and caring through the laughter and the tears. “For as we all grow older, and our loved ones slip away, “This time was planned to let you know, this is your special day.” • WANTED — Cash In a Flash J • • • • • • Air Compressor • Moving Dollys • American Made Hand and Power Tools • Home and Car Stereo Speakers • Refrigerators • Washers • ? Cassettes and Videotapes • VCRs • Baby Items FITS ONE PIECE OR AU. CM ME A CAU1 • BEAR'S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 J*209 N^h^am St, Nashville, Michigan CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! I Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville 4 ★ Stripping ★ Repair Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0945 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 9 Garage Sale LARGE YARD SALE: From Nashville, 7 miles south on 66, to Butler Rd., 2 1/2 miles east, watch for signs, old farm collec­ tibles and antiques, 2 old Chevy radiator shrouds w/emblems, like new cow clippers, 5-in-l saw, large Riddel football helmet, baby items, clothes, toys, lots of misc. Thurs., and Fri., Aug. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m._________________ MOVING SALE: 111 Lentz. August 4, 5 and 6. 9-7. Stove, refrigerator, washer, electric dryer, bunk beds, dresser, piano, radial alarm saw, much more. Everything priced to sell. YARD SALE: Thursday August 4 only, 8:30am to 6pm. Oak furniture, ice box, table, sewing machines, dishes, tools, and misc. 11103 Bismark, Vermontville. Located on Bismark between Ionia Road and 66. "It pays to be old sometimes," said 88-year-old Mildred Carey of Charlotte, seated left, who was given a large bouquet of flowers for being the oldest woman in attendance at the 50th Celebration of the annual Sunshine party in Vermontville Friday. With her are other honorees Ruth Semrau, 86, of Nashville; Mary Baker, 85, of Vermontville; (in back) Hermina Southern, 87, of Vermontville and Leta Nagle, 86, of Vermontville. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Also on hand for the event were Martha Zemke, standing and Iva Reid, both who attended the very first Sunshine Party 50 years ago. Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._____________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Entertainment for the 50-year-old Sunshine club, formed by members of the First Congregational and United Methodist Churches, was provided by (l-r) Grand Ledge Sweet Adelines Ruth Mix, Meritta Huver, Clara Miller and Joyce Proper. MAKE SURE YOUR AUTO INSURANCE GIVES YOU . . . . . . complete protection at a competitive price and fast, reliable service. Depend on Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan and Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan. Making your future a little more predictable. SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml Phone 945-3443 or 852-9233 VO FARM BUREAU INtMS I U• RMMA *IW~NT CE• m aenH 'Haymarket' can help fanners with sales Farmers who have hay, straw or silage for sale may find a ready market through their county Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office. Using an electonic network that links all county Extension offices with the MSU campus, “Haymarket” lists sellers of forage by location and phone number. The “Haymarket” listing carries information about the kind of hay, bale type and weight, percent of crude pro­ tein and short comments. Similar information will be carried about the availability of silage and straw. It will be up to the prospective buyer to contact the seller and arrange purchase agreements. There will be no charge for the listing. Sellers may list their forage for 60 days before renewing the listing of any quantities of hay for sale. Details , of the program are available through the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, phone 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. 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NEOSPORIN NEUTROGENA OINTMENT 1/2 OZ. ..$2.09 CREAM 1/2 OZ.........$2.27 T/GEL SHAMPOO OR CONDTIONER 4.4 OZ POLYSPORIN T/Gol 1/2 OZ......................... $1.87 MAALOX FLEXCARE 12 OZ.............. 12 OZ......... $2.59 $4.03 ASCRIPT1N OPTI-CLEAN OR OPT1-CLEAN II 20 ML.............. 100'S... $3.89 EXTRA STRENGTH 75'S ...........$4.69 $3.44 OPTI-ZYME CLEANING TABLETS 24'S ...$5.66 "JOHNSON & JOHNSON WAGONLOAD OF VALUES" GLUCOMETER II WITH MEMORY KIT SALE PRICE $129.99 MFG. REFUND OFFER .-75.00 YOUR FINAL COST AFTER REFUND ...$54.99 BAND AID BRAND (ASSORTED SIZES)................ ACT FLUORIDE RINSE 12 OZ. $1.97 REACH TOOTHBRUSH (FULL OR COMPACT)............... .$1.13 J&J DENTAL FLOSS50 YD ... UNHID BAMW Mm BANDAU IHpHR 219 Main St., Nashville * 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 10 Special Meeting MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 7:30 p.m. — July 18, 1988 Present: W. Flower, H. Stewart, B. Pino, D. Hawkins, R. Ewing, C. Viele, Sr., Jr. Brumm. Absent: C. Wolff, Superintendent. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower. Roll call vote for attendance as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve minutes of July 11, with a change to paragraph #18; Bid rejection incorporated in item #16 should be changed to item 15. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3. Communications: An envelope from Randy Case was opened containing Mr. Norm Davis bond check. The check will be returned because the bid was rejected. 4. Acceptance of Resignation: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to accept Joy Frith's resignation as Fuller-Kellogg Elemen­ tary Principal. Ayes: All. Motion carried. President Flower expressed his thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Frith for the years spent at Maple Valley. 5. Board Committees: Flower handed out the listing for the Board Committees. Labor ManagementPolicies & Richard Ewing, Chairperson Harold Stewart, Chairperson Charles Viele Jerry Brumm Beatrice Pino David Hawkins Transportation Athletic Council Charles Viele, Chairperson David Hawkins, Chairperson Richard Ewing Jerry Brumm Beatrice Pino Harold Stewart Facilities & Equipment Finance Beatrice Pino, Chairperson Jerry Brumm, Chairperson Charles Viele Harold Stewart Richard Ewing David Hawkins Public Relations William Flower, Chairperson Charles Viele Harold Stewart 6. Principal Fuller/Kellogg: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to offer Victor Schug the position of Fuller/Kellogg Elemen­ tary Principal; No vote was taken. There was discussion to send Dr. Schug a certified letter offering him the principalship. There was a recess to enable B. Pino to call E. Jarvie for clarification concerning certified letters. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to amend the above mention. Motion should read: Dr. Schug will receive a Board contract NURSE AID CLASSES — To Start August 15, 1988 — Potential Employment — part-time and weekends only. Must be 17 years old, 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Star­ ting wage $4.64 per hour. Excellent benefit package. Please apply in person before August 11, 1988. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD, HASTINGS and job description with a return receipt request, so we know if he received the letter within an expedient amount of time. A certified letter will be sent to Dr. Schug and a copy to his attorney C. MacLean. A response will be required within ten (10) days upon receipt of the letter. No vote was taken. Copies from the Board policy book were distributed for review for the Elementary principalship. After discussion, it was suggested by Ewing that Stewart amend his own motion. Motion made by Stewart, supported by Ewing to amend the original motion to offer Victor Schug the position of Fuller-Kellogg Elementary Principal. Dr. Schug will receive a Board contract and job description with a return receipt request, so we know if he received the letter within an expedient amount of time. A certified letter will be sent to Dr. Schug and a copy of his attorney C. MacLean. A response will be required within ten (10) days upon receipt of the letter. Vote on the amendment: Ayes: All. Amendment carried. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to offer Victor Schug the position of Fuller/Kellogg Elementary Principal as amended. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 7. Posting Position: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to have the Superinten­ dent post the position of Fuller/Kellogg Principal internally for 10 days. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 8. Athletic Program: Larry Feltner thanked the board and Superintendent Wolff, for their support for athletic activities and allowing to have a sports program. 9. Band Camp Cedar Point Trip: Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef reported that there will be a band camp this year at the Jr.-Sr..High School during the week of August 1, 1988. Also, he asked the boards permision to use two school busses for a trip to Cedar Point on Saturday, August 6th for approximately 80 students: General Fund will be reimbursed by the Band Boosters. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to allow the band the use of two busses for Saturday, August 6th, Cedar Point trip. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 10. Superintendent Contract: There was a discus­ sion regarding Mr. Wolff's contract. It was decided that the Labor Management committee would meet to discuss contract language. The committee met at 9:50 p.m. Regular $3.99 ................ for Cash & Carry While Supplies Last — "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service.." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, August 8, 1988 — 7:00 p.m. — Adm. Bldg. 1. Approval of a resolution and certification of tax rates under form L-4029. Total operating millage including allocated and extra voted is 29.01 mills and debt service is 1.35 mills. Action related to millage and tax levy for operational general fund of $1,731,507.39 and debt service of $80,670.54. The operation levy last year was $1,736,019.35 and debt levy of $80,828.26. 2. Opening of bids on roof repair work at Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Street Elementary Gymnasium. Bid adver­ tisement states that the bids will be opened at 7:30 p.m. 3. Principal Dave Doozan recommends the follo­ wing teachers for the 1988-89 school year: Maplewood special education teacher.......................................... Bernadine Hynes Elementary art teacher............ Marcia Matevich 4. Opening of bids for milk and bread for the hot lunch program. 5. Approval of lunch prices for the 1988-89 school year at the same prices as during the past school year. Price for milk alone may have to be increased depending upon bids: Elementary students.......................................... $ .85 Jr.-Sr. High School students................ 90 Adults....................................................................... 1.40 Reduced price lunches — students...................................................................... 40 6. Consideration of federal guidelines as related to the hot lunch program. 7. Election of members to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of School Boards. 8. It is recommended that -the Maple Valley Schools contract with the Lakewood Schools to have Jim DeHoag work in the Maple Valley elementary reading program during the 1988­ 89 school year. Jim will be working thirty percent of his time at Maple Valley compared with twenty percent during the 87-88 school year. 9. Report from the citizens advisory facilities and equipment committee. The report will be given by co-chairperson Lynn Mengyan and cochairperson Steve Bogess. 10. Approval of bus drivers as recommended by Gerald Aldrich, Director of Transportation, Facilities and Equipment. 11. Committee Reports. 12. Other Business. 13. Adjournment. 9:50 p.m. Hawkins left. Back in session at 9:55 p.m. Motion was made by Viele, supported by Ewing to sign the contract with the language as presented. Ayes: Stewart, Brumm, Ewing, Viele, Flower. Nays: . Pino. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 11. Adjournment: Motion made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All. Absent: Hawkins. Motion carried. 9:58 p.m. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. COMPLETEMSURANCE WORK I and RUST REPAIR « Fassett BoduyShonp Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VCRMONTVLLLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-03197 — NOTICE — — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, July 20 & July 27, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Indepen­ dence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell, Clerk Board of Commissioners VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE — Special of the Week — Bring in this ad for Any A.C. Oil Filter $O 99 Maple Valley EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 All types of horse halters and horse supplies in stock! Basic Health Horse Fee 14% Hog Feed............... $6*30 $5.30 Fertilizer Clearance Sale 12-12-12 501b. Bag 6-24-24 50 lb. Bag. $5.00 $6.00 JIM & ERNIE’S Farm and Garden Center 301 S. Main, Nashville - Phone 852-0770 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 11 Talents Unlimited" workshop helps teacher Seventeen teachers from throughout Eaton County elementary schools gathered at Eaton Intermediate School District July 25-27 for three full, idea-packed days of sum­ mer staff development. Titled ‘‘Talents Unlimited,” the workshop guided teachers through an exploration of new ways to help kids develop and use their talents in school. “We’ve been turning out students who have been unable to look at problems and find the many and varied ways to solve them,” Sharon Wilson, fourth-grade teacher at Neff Elementary in Grand Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Afternoons and Saturdays. Apply Wednes­ day only at Hashville Hardware. No phone calls please. Wanted WANTED CANNING JARS. Regualr, quart & pint Will pay $1.50 a dozen. Gerald Hochstet­ ler, T161 Shaytown Rd., Vermontville. Ledge, said. “They’re look­ ing for right and wrong ways to solve a problem rather than creative ways.”- This workshop is designed to help teachers help children find ways to be better prepared for solving problems in real life situations. “Facts and informaton don’t get you very far,” Wilson continued. “You have to USE the information. If children can see that what we’re doing is related to real life, then they are more ex­ cited and stimulated to learn.” Talents Unlimited helps develop processes thatt en­ courage a sense of capability in young people, a feeling that they CAN solve problems that life may offer. It does this through equipping them with skills for and practice in doing just that. “I gleaned new ideas,” Robby Nimtz, third and fourth grade teacher from Potterville Elementary, said. “New ideas on how to make books, science and social studies come alive for my students For Sale Automotive this fall. “I got tips and techniques for drawing out their talents that should help them become better students and greater thinkers. These are life skills,” Nimtz continued. One thing that makes the Talents Unlimited Workshop special is its stress on involv­ ing all the senses in the pro­ cess of learning. Some students are good at reading and writing, but may not be too good at planning, decision making, oral communication, working with their hands, and the like. This workshop recognizes that students needs experience developing all their abilities, not just the academic ones. Some students shine when they are provided with an opportunity to share their (nonacademic) talents. The workshop was con­ ducted by Dr. Merri Warren of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, a certified trainer for this National Diffusion Net­ work (NDN) program. To be a member of the NDN family ofprograms, demonstrated in­ creased in achievement TTnTfrrrnTnnnnTTTnTTTnTrrnTnTTTnTTTnnnnnnnTnTTnTTTTiTn 1 RED HOT BARGAINS! Drug dealers’ cars, boats, planes repo’d. Surplus. Your area. Buyers Guide. (1) 805-687-6000 ext. S-6574._______________ ................................................................................. THREE CARS FOR SALE: 1984 Chevy Cavalier station Robert L. 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Sipes’ studies included seamanship, close order drill, For Folks Age 50-84 Serving Our Country scores, student self-esteem, school climate, and other in­ dicants of quality must be shown through research. Talents Unlimited is such a program. Much of the local success can be attributed to the presentation style of Dr. War­ ren in addition to her exten­ sive knowledge and experience teaching the Talents Unlimited Program. Teachers went away with more ideas for enriching their language arts and reading programs than they will be able to use unless they plan carefully. Every participant went away from the workshop with new skills for teaching, new resources with which to teach, and new enthusiasm to start the new school year with style. The Talents Unlimited Workshop was funded with money supplied in the State Aid Education Art of 1987-88. 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Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY an I* rompani 3862 Notice of Public Hearing EATON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION August 2, 1988 Pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article 9 of the Eaton County Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of the Eaton County Plan­ ning Commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 1988, at the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan on the following petition: Dennis Hulsebos, 6508 M-66, Nashville, Michigan requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow a contractors establishment on Lawrence Highway, Section 18, Kalamo Township as provided in Article 7, Subsection 7.3.4, Item D of the Eaton County Land Development Code> Interested persons are invited to appear and'to be heard regar­ ding the proposed use of said land' or any other matter that should properly come before the Planning Commission. 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Main, Vermontville — OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7 to 7; Sat. 8 to 5 □ □ on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut, 42”, 48” or 60” width. Power steering for ease of handling Exclusive engine mounting system reduces vibration for maximum comfort. Transmission and engine oil fill, air cleaner and battery are easily accessed. 2 year limited warranty Stop in and see the new Simplici­ ty SunStar. Then, put yourself in an uncompromising position. Auto Parts & Service Center 726-0569 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 12 Vermontville Youths Take Vermontville area youths in four local 4-H clubs had a number of outstanding exhibits at the Eaton County Fair held in Charlotte last week. Although the Maple Valley Beefers were unavailable for photos, winning members' names will be listed in a future issue of the Maple Valley News. Other clubs represented are the Vermontville Junior Farmers; the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club and the Spaulding 4-H Club. Not pictured with her Top Ten painting project is Mandy Pierce of the Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers. In this photo, Jay Hokanson of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers displays his Top Ten winning woodworking project and woodpainting. Members of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers earning ribbons for their first aid demonstrations were, kneeling: John Baker (CPR); Brandy Wawiernia (bandaging); Jodi Mazurek (bandaging); Foye Pierce (open and closed spiral); (back) Barry Byington (CPR); Joshua Bowers (open wounds); Shane Scott (open wounds) and Dan Martin (open and closed spiral). (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) Members of the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club earning various awards were: Russ Frushie, Kim Thompson, Alicia Krebs and Connie Krebs. Not pictured is Richie Krebs. Richie, Russ, Alicia and Connie earned awards with their swine projects. Connie also had a Top Ten ball point paint project, while Kiim earned a Top Ten with her woodburning design. Kim also had the champion cow calf, the champion female in the exotic commercial class and had the second place steer. Cheryl Conkey, not pictured, showed her cat. With his red bourbon turkey, Bill Reyonlds (left) of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took home a grand champion award while Jeff Laverty had the fourth place chickens and placed first in sheep showmanship. Megan Wheaton, a Vermontville Jr. Farmers member, had the grand champion market lamb, was first in showmanship and had the supreme champion ewe. Lisa Higbee of the Gresham Grain Grinders club had the Grand Champi Ramboullet ram lamb over all breeds. She lives near Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 13 Patrick Priesman of the Spaulding club had Top Ten leathercraft. Marc Nehmer had the grand champion pen of market ducks and (not pictured) Matt Nehmer was first in showmanship. Kim Thompson of the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club shows her horse in a pleasure class at the Eaton County Fair on Thursday. Kim was third in halter and third in pleasure. She also showed a lamb at the fair, earning a first place in showmanship and first place lamb. John Gross of Spaulding won second place in sheep showmanship. Steven Ainsworth, of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers, had two reserve champion goats at the Eaton County fair. Grand Champion Polled Hereford, the reserve cham­ pion cow calf, the Grand Champion British Commer­ cial and was second in showmanship. Mike Everett of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers was the grand champion showman in sheep. Cheri Laverty's pencil drawing drew a Top Ten award. She also had a rabbit that was named best op­ posite and she was first in novice sheep showman­ ship. She is a Vermontville Jr. Farmer. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 2. 1988 — PogeJ4 Sarah Mater’s mixed breed rabbit was the best of breed. It also was awarded for having the best fur and was third in meat judging and Sarah was fourth in showmanship. Tracy Stevens of the Spaulding club had the first place Holstein and was first in showmanship. She also had the reserve champion Polled Shorthorn, pictured here. Amy Parish of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers was first place in her showmanship contest and had the first place rabbit. Brian Dumont of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took home a Top Ten and judge's choice for his sculpture and Top Tens for his pencil drawing, senior foods and dairy food. He also earned a third place in the best dairy food exhibit contest sponsored by the Lansing Local Michigan Milk Producers Association. The judges also liked Sara Kinyon's scarf and mit­ tens. They gave her Top Ten award. She is a member of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Sarah Mater of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers did very well at the Eaton County Fair, earning Top Tens for her cross stitching, jams, candy making and cooking. Bess Ann Martin of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers received a Top Ten as well as the Judge's Choice Award for her knitted scarf and mittens. Vermontville Jr. Farmer Sara Parish placed first in her showmanship class. Jeff Laverty of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took first place in showmanship with his Copper Satin rabbit. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 2, 1988 — Page 15 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Menu Wednesday, Aug. 3 Turkey tetrazinni, sliced beets, Italian vegies, wheat bread, oleo, pineapple, milk. Thursday, Aug. 4 Ocean perch, scalloped potatoes, spinach, roll, oleo, cake, milk. Friday, Aug. 5 Boiled stew, boiled potatoes, cabbage, rye bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Aug. 8 Ham loaf, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Sloppy joes, natural cuts, tossed salad, bun, salad dress­ ing, fresh fruit, milk. Events Wednesday, Aug. 3 Hastings—Sing-a-long, Arts & Crafts 10 to 11. Nashville— Exercises. Woodland- Puzzle. Delton—Puzzle. Middleville—Puzzle. Thursday, Aug. 4 Hastings—Hearing Aid 10 to 1 p.m. Nashville—Bingo. Friday, Aug. 5 Hastings—Popcorn, Blood Pressure 9:30-11:30. Nashville—Karen Cooper from Consumers Power 11:30. Monday, Aug. 8 Hastings—Joseph Oldz on Lonliness/Widowhood 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Nashville—Marinus Dejong slide show at 11:30. Hastings-Puzzle. Wed., Aug. 10 Hastings—Sing-a-long, Arts & Crafts. Woodland—Karen Cooper from Consumer Power at 11:30. and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Barry-Eaton Realtors support Fitzgerald On July 27, the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors President Donald Haywood (second from right) and the Board Executive Officer Sandra Rausch met with the Greater Lansing Board of Realtors Director and member of Governmental Affairs Committee Larry Sasse (right) to present Frank Fitzgerald, incumbent for State Representative of the 56th District a check for $2400 for his campaign. The check from RPAC, (Realtors Politically Active Committee), is a co-effort of the Lansing Board and the Barry-Eaton Board. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, Other Fair winners— County 'Twilight Tour' hailed a success by Eaton farmers Erin Hokanson of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers earned a judges choice award along with a Top Ten for a cooking project. Monday, July 18, proved to be an informational bonanza as the first Eaton County Twilight Tour was held. Forty-five farmers attended the event, which was co­ sponsored by the Eaton Coun­ ty Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and the Michigan Energy Conservation Program (MECP). State Representative Frank Fitzgerald, SCS Wendell Somers and Allen Krizek from CES were on hand for technical resource information. .The tour began, at the Neil Southworth farm where a research plot has been established to show a com­ parison between com with starter fertilizer and com without starter fertilizer. Craig Binkowski from the MECP explained what effects were expected and the im­ plications of the study. Roger Betz, CES agriculture agent, continued further with an ex­ planation of soil structure and how it changes with no-till practices. The second stop updated farmers on current insect and weed problems in Eaton County as well as the ever present issue of soil compac- tion. At the field ofcooperator Mark Smuts, Allen Krizek and Craig Binkowski explain­ ed the symptoms of com root­ worm beetles and how to find them as well as a new tool to use in identifying armyworm moth presence. The final stop of the tour was at the t farm of Craig Binkowski. Here the farmers were able to get into a field of irrigated soybeans and see the difference between soybeans placed no-till in row, conven­ tional tilled in row and con­ ventional till, solid seeded. Afterwards, all enjoyed refershments in the bam and were filled in on some of the cur­ rent drought issues by Representative Fitzgerald and Roger Betz. Call 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads 9 to 5:30 Daily oooooooooooooooooeooooooooooooooooooooc PARTS & SERVICE 'Hnn'ffni'TnffTnnTTTnTTnTTTnTTTTnnTTTTTnnTnnTTnTnnTffTnfflT Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS • SALES REVSICE • SERVICE • PARTS .......................................................................................................... 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Aug. 22 - 4-H/FFA Livestock Appreciation Banquet, 7 p.m., Hastings High School. Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte imiimfflimTmiTmnnniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiTnnTTTTTnTTnrnnnTT Engagements- Gillions - Benedict Filter - Heuker Lawrence R. Filter and Harold and Edith Benedict, of Vermontville, have an- Janice K. Filter, of Nashville, nounced the engagement and along with Mr. and Mrs. approaching marriage of their James Heuker of Cutlerville, daughter, Brenda Jyl, to Mit­ have announced the engage­ chell Gillons, of Woodland, ment of their children Jennifer son of Wesley and Opal Lynn Filter and Edwin Dale Heuker. Gillons of Woodland. Jennifer is a 1984 graduate Both Mitchell and Brenda are employed by the State of of Maple Valley High School. She is employed at Hastings Michigan. A Sept. 10 wedding is being Saving and Loan in Hastings. planned. Ed is a 1982 graduate of South Christian High School in Grand Rapids. He is Business Services employed at C&F Stamping in Grand Rapids. YOU WANT QUALITY at An Oct. 15 wedding is be­ affordable prices when you buy ing planned. printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Cobb Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 %" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �1988 — Poge 16 e e e TREAT YOUR IFOOD BUDGET TO QUALm^SAVIMGS Quantity Rights Reserved Prices Effective Tues., Aug. 2 thru Sat., Aug. 6 Whole Breaded Farmer Peet's so-Long CHICKEN BREASTS PORK BBQ PORK STRIPS HOT DOGS 4? 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DOUBLE COUPONS1 EVERY WEDNESDAY DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50‘ or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupo coupon per family — LIMIT T ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-08-09.pdf 50cc32cdeab9fb63498868f0dfd6c44e PDF Text Text HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Hti asngs 12/30/99 If ^HZ*^ *G^C 7*t* *** 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49056 gjj lO’Bf© Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905$ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Vol. 117 - No. 1 — Tuesday. August 9. 1988 Vermontville Council opposes increased tax for roads by Shelly Sulser Despite the promise of about $13,000 it would generate for local street im­ provement. the Vermontville Council unanimously opposed a new motor vehicle registra­ tion fee proposed by the Eaton County Road Commission. The ECRC wants to collect Incumbents win in Assyria, Maple Gove Townships by Shelly Sulser All incumbent Assyria Township officers successful­ ly defended their titles in the primary bout Aug. 2, clin­ ching their GOP nominations to the November general elec­ tion where they will face no opposition. Supervisor Larry W. Carp­ tenter captured 165 votes to stay in office while his Republican opponent, former supervisor Jack C. Love, col­ lected only 47. Clerk Dena Miller also claimed 165 votes and her op­ ponent, Linda Dingman, gathered 41 votes. Nianne A. Jarrard over­ whelmed her challenger, Katheryn N. Davidson, 179 to 28, and trustees Billy S. Neal and Kenneth Strain garnered 144 and 149 votes respective­ ly to tackle Kenneth C. Brandt with 62. Assyria Township voters .also approved a Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fran­ chise 62 to 42. Republican Maple Grove Township Clerk Susan K. Butler held on to her chair in the primary with 95 votes, fending off challenger Ann Schantz who had 46 votes, for the Republican nomination. Unopposed Republican Supervisor Rodney Crothers took in 101 votes, while un­ challenged Treasurer Joyce Starring had the most with 123. Incumbent Republican trustees Monte Allen and Floyd Shilton won easily over challenger Donald F. Wilcutt, attracting 72 and 105 votes respectively. Wilcutt had 34. Maple Grove Township voters also approved by a wide margin a one-mill, threeyear fire and ambulance equipment tax renewal. 98 'to 31. In Castleton, voters also passed a Tri-County Electric Cooperative, but saw no op­ position to the Republican incumbents. Supervisor Justin W. Cooley gathered 90 votes; Clerk Junia Jarvie had 92; Treasurer Loretta Pixley col­ lected 91 and Trustee Bill Wilson was given 88. Another trustee will have to be appointed in Castleton Township to fill a vacany for which there were nd candidates. a $25 motor vehicle registra­ tion tax for ten years on each motor vehicle registered to an owner residing in the county, the revenue from which is specifically earmarked for road improvements or operations. Commission Chairman John Moore of Vermontville explained to the council Thursday that the new fee would raise an estimated $1.7 million county-wide, needed because of a shortage of funds caused by growth and inflation. Moore said that the com­ mission is requesting the Eaton County Board of Com­ missioners place the tax ques­ tion on the Nov. 8 ballot for voters to accept or reject. They expect a decision from the county board in September. “We would use this money to upgrade the tarmacs,” Moore explained. “We bor­ rowed money 15 years ago to do all the primaries. Now, they need to be kept up. We’ve just been patching. At this rate, it will take 10 years to upgrade Vermontville Highway. If we can’t get the money, we’re going to have to turn some of them back to gravel.” In the resolution Moore ask­ ed the village to approve, it is stated that a chronic shortage of funds has caused the entire system to rapidly wear out and deteriorate. “There is little if any The new owners of Johnny's Food Mart in Vermontville were introduced to the Vermontville Council Thursday. Jim Leighty and Ken and Shawn Lambracht, stan­ ding, aren't sure when they’ll actually take over the store from Mary and John Rodriguez, sitting. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) likelihood that sufficient addi­ tional revenue will be for­ thcoming from the state or federal government,” the resolution says. Warren explained also that ifthe voters approved the tax, vehicle owners obtaining their license plates in another coun­ ty would have to insist that the proper Eaton County code number (23) be placed on the license in order for the tax to return to Eaton County. But despite the return of about $13,000 of the generated revenue to the village for local street im­ provement and operations, the council declined support of the proposed measure, “I voted no because I didn’t feel the people of this com­ munity wanted to pay another $25 for their licenses,” said trustee Joe Ann Nehmer. Other Eaton County municipalities and townships, however, reportedly are favoring the proposal, accor­ ding to clerk Sharon Mice at the Eaton County Road Com­ mission. Hice reported that several other counties in the state will also face the same ballot question in November. In other action, the council agreed to postpone the open­ ing of bids for a new north well for the village until Aug. 18 and then to decide whether Continued on page 3 Lightning claims century-old barn near Vermontville by Shelly Sulser A rainstorm most farmers may have been thankful for on Friday proved devasting for Richard Ewing helped in the putting out of the fire by hauling water from the Vermontville water tower to the scene.' Bernard “Bud” Ommen of Vermontville after lightning caused his century-old bam to bum to the ground. Ommen’s seven horses nor­ mally housed in the basement of the 50 by 50-foot structure were spared from the fire because they had been taken out to pasture when the lightning struck. And OmContlnued on next page— Fireman Jim Samann fights a losing battle with a fire that claimed Bernard Ommen's-barn on his Gresham Road farm near Vermontville, Friday. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 2 Lightning claims century-oljl barn near Vermontville Continued from front page— men was able to salvage his buggy and lawn tractor but attempts to spare nearly 50 bales of hay, his 40 foot aluminum ladder, tire ramps and other tools had to be deserted, he said. Firefighters from Vermont­ ville, Nashville and Charlotte battled the blaze for nearly four hours after receiving the call at about 2 p.m., using ap­ proximately 25,000 gallons of water to extinguish the burn­ ing bam as well as a number of one-ton hay bales stacked nearby. Neighbors, friends and firemen’s wives pitched in to help in the fight to snuff the flames, while more threaten­ ing lightening flashed about. Also volunteering to help Members of the Charlotte fire department remove the metal roofing from the rubble of the Ommen barn. How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? A volunteer trys to salvage one-ton bales of hay from being burned by the blaze. Many were lost, however. No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Rob Cook, right, and Ray Rathburn, center, work to put out the smoldering hay while another fireman watches. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 TiMfMtonfafA- 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE was Richard Ewing of Ewing Well Drilling who used his truck to make several trips hauling water to the scene from Vermontville’s water tower. Ommen, of 6352 Gresham Rd., remembers hearing the instantaneous bolt that ended the antique structure’s proud existenece. “I was going around open­ ing windows after it rained and I saw the smoke coming out of the roof,” said Ommen. ‘‘I thought it was steam at first but then I saw it drif­ ting over the field. When it started, I knew it wasn’t wir­ ing because there is no wiring in that part of the bam, the southeast comer.” Ommen said the lightning not only reeked havoc with the bam but managed to knock out the lights in his house with the same swift hit. Having lived on the farm since his teens when his parents first purchased it in 1949, Ommen grew up around the old bam. He and his wife, Audrey, and their two chidreh have lived in the farmhouse, which is as old as the bam, since 1966. Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 North State, Nashville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLY NOLEN 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ’, 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Now, Ommen said his Amish neighbors have not stopped their efforts to help out their fellow farmer, noting they have volunteered to help with his second cutting of hay yet to be harvested. And in place of the former majestic red, wooden shelter, Ommen said he will probably erect a pole building. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) (Vi mile East Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9. 1988 — Page 3 Vermontville Council opposes increased tax for roads Continued from front page to accept or reject them on Sept. 1. Village President Beverly “Sue” Villanueva explained the bids, which were to be opened Thursday, had not been received yet because some bidders were awaiting detailed specifications for the digging of the well. In other business, Villanueva agreed to meet with treasurer Kay Marsh and clerk Sharon Stewart to begin determining cost and payment plans for those needing sidewalks repaired. Council policy is to pay one-third the cost while charg­ ing the property owner the re­ maining two-thirds, but some officers expressed concern for residents who may not be able to afford the fee. “I don’t think you can go and say ‘We’re going to repair this sidewalk, you have to pay two-thirds of the cost but we’re going to do it the way we want it,” said trustee Mike Trumble. The council had notified residents earlier this year that they could have their names placed on a list of those wan­ ting their walks fixed, but the council had not pinpointed how it would handle sidewalk repair for low income people. “Why can’t we do the ones people want this year, then do the ones that really need it and tell them so they can budget it for next summer instead of us saying ‘hey, you’ve got 30 days to pay this,’” said Village Street Administrator Tony Wawiemia. A motion by Nehmer, however, to determine a three year sidewalk plan, failed due to lack of support. Walks that were to be repaired this year have not yet been fixed, though, because of potential problems caused by the heat. Villanueva determined the requested walks will eventual­ ly be repaired after the temperature cools, followed by the village-owned sidewalk by the park. She will then pre­ sent a payment plan for the lower income residents, she said. Also at the meeting. Johnny’s Food Mart owners for over 20 years John and Mary Rodriguez announced they have agreed to sell the downtown grocery store to Jim Leighty and Ken and Shawn Lambracht of Portland. The trio also owns a store in Lansing, they said, but enjoy small towns. “We think they’re real nice people and that they’ll be a real asset to the town,” Rodriguez said. Leighty, who said the takeover date depends on the Michigan Liquor Control Commission's approval of a liquor license for the store. plans to organize a small citizen advisory committee to meet periodically with the owners to provide input. He added everything at the store will remain virtually the same. “We want to be a part of the community,” he said. “We hope you’ll call on us when you need help.” “On behalf of the village, we welcome you,’’ Villanueva said. The Rodriguezes will keep the part)’ store, and plan to te­ rn a i n residents of Vermontville. The council later agreed to purchase Hercules tires for the village truck from Ken Frith for $275 and to buy 20 yards of stone chips for the front of the new village garage. Village Treasurer Kay Marsh noted that summer pro­ perty taxes are due Sept. 14. Need help saving money? Need a low-cost loamy Need a workable checking account? Need a convenient way to do your hanking? JUST CALL US...TWB Commission on Aging menu Io tsi'tw- pM III! h, Osoas j oniif Wi natal Is। H if st^tafcfr MfcrMdtei $es tataittatoti trilit ittsmitiiiiii t tod jIlitM jrt Wijtarth irta ftrnrikri^ ta kb attiifk* aii ct op Heto alta dinthe soli os ' Menu Wednesday, Aug. 10 Baked chicken, sweet potato, cheesy spinach, wheat bread, oleo, cookie, milk. Thursday, Aug. 11 Beef cubes with gravy, fr. cut green beans, corn o’brien, rice, oleo, peaches, milk. Friday, Aug. 12 Ribeye steak, tomato juice, hash browns, bun, oleo, ap­ plesauce, milk. Monday, Aug. 15 Swiss steak, baked potato, winter mix, dinner roll, oleo, plum halves, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Spanish rice, tossed salad, baby carrots, taco chips, milk, salad dressing, cake. Events Wednesday, Aug. 10 Woodland—Karen Cooper from Consumer Power 11:30. Hastings—Sing-a-Long, Arts & Crafts. Delton--The Kuemples Unique- Trio Washtub Band. 12:00. Thursday, Aug. 11 Middleville—Marinus De­ Jong Slides, 11:30. Nashville-Bingo. Friday, Aug. 12 Hastings—Popcorn. Monday, Aug. 15 Nashville—The Kuemples Unique Trio Washtub Band 12:00. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Hastings--Puzzles, Nashville—Puzzles. PEOPLE We’ll do our best, to say YES to Passbook Savings Accounts, YES to Money Market Accounts, YES to Certificates of Deposit, YES to NOW Checking, YES to Personal Loans, YES to Mortgage Loans, YES to Credit Cards, YES to Auto Loans, YES to Automatic Teller Machines, YES to IRAs and Keogh Plans and YES to Personal, Friendly Service. Eaton Federal Supports the Charlotte Library Project we invite the entire community to join us in giving to this worthy cause. Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet Aug. 16 Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. Kay Flet­ cher will be our hostess and Beatrice Rogers will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Business meeting following with Dena Wright bringing crafts to share with the group. Plan to attend! Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to430, Saturday 9 to Noon LIHMII FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office ■ Charlotte ■ Phone 543-3080 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas by Susan Hinckley Grave robbing case had Nashville buzzing with a companion on a farm near Morgan, northwest of Nashville. The young man was killed by a blast from his own firearm, which he drop­ ped while crossing a stream on a fallen tree. Two weeks after the inci­ dent The Nashville News reported that an unsuccessful attempt had been made the evening of Jan. 11 to rob Branch’s grave at Barryville Cemetery. Another two weeks passed, and The News revealed The 1882 Methodist Protestant Church of Barryville (now Peace United “Undersheriff Phil A. Methodist) was the scene of the January 1888 funeral of 25-year-old gunshot vic­ Sheldon of Hastings on Mon­ tim Edwin Branch. One mourner at the service, Nashville's Dr. J.T. Goucher, later day night arrested Dr. J.T. was accused of attempting to rob Branch's grave in the cemetery adjacent to the Goucher of this village on a church. A glove found on the east side of the sanctuary (right in photo) helped warrant charging him with at­ convict the doctor. tempting to rob the grave of Edwin T. Branch of Barryville, accidentally shot and killed while hunting. At the time of the arrest the doctor was quite sick, but he claims he will be able to prove a clear alibi, and that he would have met the affair squarely before this had he not been sick." The sensational case gave The News plenty of "grist for the mill” for the entire year, and it dragged on for some 10 months. The paper finally laid the case to rest on Dec. 22, 1888, with this announce­ ment: “Dr. J. T. Goucher is one of the assistants in the hospital department at Jackson.” Convicted, the doctor had been sentenced to one year at “hard labor” at the state prison there. What happened during the interven­ ing months from Branch’s death to Goucher’s incarcera­ This home at the NE corner of the State and Washington streets intersection in tion was detailed in a report Nashville was the residence of Dr. J.T. Goucher and his wife. A suspicious night­ written 40 years ago by the late Donald F. Hinderliter, time departure from this site became part of the circumstantial case against then editor-publisher of The Goucher. The dwelling (seen here in a 1980 photo) was one of four original State Na;shivlle News. His account Street homes built in the 1860s by village founder George Gregg and sons. appeared on Dec. 30, 1948, and portions of his story have Young Branch made the his high-stepping team to the strengthened by the fact that been quoted in this column in headlines in his own right, by they had been playing cards fence east of the church. the past. accidentally killing himself The Nashville News that after attending a lodge with a breech-loading gun. It week carried an account ofthe meeting, Nashville’s two Out in Barryville Cemetery, funeral, and the following older physicians were im­ ten W. Feighner, longtime editor-publisher of The the ground has settled to an was a cold, clear day in week the gunshot victim was mediately clear. Nashville News, covered the Goucher case from start almost indiscemable mound January 1888, when Ed But Dr Joseph T. Goucher on the way toward being to finish. He had worked for News founder Orno above the grave of Edwin T. Branch, a young laborer, 25 forgotten. Except for what was suspected of being the Strong for a half-dozen years before assuming owner­ Branch, and probably few years old, talked his friend Ed Greenfield, into a rabbit hunt. happened, on the dark night of criminal. Although idle rumor ship of the weekly in the fall of 1888, just before the Barryville residents remember They were on the Miner Jan. 11. might have started the accusa­ Goucher trial started. Feighner owned the paper 40 his name. Yet ask any old- Mead farm and were crossing Sometime that night, some tions, oddly enough it timer if he recalls the attemp ­ years, also was a state legislator and held various the creek on a fallen tree when person or persons reopened developed that there was con­ community posts. In later years, he expressed his own ted grave-robbery and trial of Branch’s gun went off. the grave, broke the glass siderable circumstantial Doctor Goucher, and the personal opinion on the Goucher case to another from the top of the coffin and evidence against the doctor. answer is sure to bring a flood Greenfield whirled around News publisher. and saw his companion slump attempted to remove the body. John Perryman, Nashville’s of reminiscences. down into the creek, breaking A younger sister of Branch night marshal, did a bit of the thin coating of ice that visited the cemetery the after­ amateur sleuthing and con­ covered the surface. Dragging noon ofthe 12 th and made the cluded Dr. Goucher was guil­ him ashore, he found that the discovery. Soon the word ty enough to be formally shot had entered Branch's spread and a delegation of charged. head and that he apparently Barryville residents in­ The town was divided into had died instantly. vestigated and then sent word two camps - those who believ­ Greenfield ran to the Mead to the sheriff’s department in ed he was guilty and those home and brought back Miner Hastings. who considered such talk Mead. Recovering the gun The News that week slanderous. By the end of the from the creek, they reported that “an unsuc- week, Jas. B. Mills, a justice reconstructed the scene and cessful attempt” was made to of the peace, had convinced figured that Branch had lost rob the grave of Edwin T. Dr. Goucher that the best pro­ his hold on his gun, both ham­ Branch... An investigation cedure would be to have a MEN’S OR WOMEN’S GIRL’S 20” mers of which were cocked, proved that the body snatchers court hearing, in order to sift and as it fell, a knot on the tree had dug down to the coffin, the supposed evidence and trunk had struck one hammer broken the glass, fastened a clear his good name. and discharged the gun. strap around the neck of the Dr. Goucher claimed from The body of the young corpse and attempted to draw the first that he was innocent Branch was carried first to the it out. Evidently the body was and that he could prove his Mead home, then taken to his too stiffly frozen to be bent, so whereabouts on the night of parents’ home and two days the grave robbers built a fire the crime, but that he could later the funeral was held in in the grave in an attempt to not do it without besmirching the Barryville Church. thaw it out. There were the name of a respected COSU ! $7 / 1 4 5 The deceased was a likeable evidences of fire and a smell woman in town, with whom young fellow and he left, of coal oil. Sheriff’s officers he had spent the night. At the besides his parents and a raft and others were investigating. hearing, he repeated this state­ Buy the pair for only $1999 of younger brothers and Needless to say, the attemp­ ment and declared he would sisters, a wife and small child. ted grave robbery was the be hanged before he would The church was packed main topic of conversation in say more. with many Nashville residents Barryville and in Nashville. . The hearing was held in the driving out from town. There The gossips put two and two town hall, which was literally 233 N. Main Street was good sleighing and one of together and came up quite packed. Night Marshal Per­ Nashville the nobby cutters driven out of early with the idea that the ryman was one of the key town belonged to Dr. J. T. crime had been attempted by witnesses. He testified that on open MondayGoucher, who arrived with medical men after specimens the night of Jan. 11, while MasterCard and Visa Accepted Saturday 8-5:30 his wife just before the service for vivisection. Due to their making his rounds, he had commenced and who hitched fine reputations, perhaps, but Continued on next page— Talk of the town in Nashville a century ago centered around the arrest ofa local doctor on charges of at­ tempted grave robbery. All summer long, tongues wagged about the case, which occur­ red in January, but did not come to trial until November. It all started on Jan. 8, 1888, with the accidental death of Edwin Branch, 25, while, he was on a Sunday morning hunting expedition 26” Murray Murray Bike 10-spd. Bike *94.45 $125.95 *20.00 SAVINGS $10595 ASHVILLE HARDWARE -*20.00 SAVINGS T # ■* YOUR COST! serviStar 852-0713 �Nashville rider and horse tie track record at Ionia Fair by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 9-year-old gelding owned by a Nashville family tied a 12-year-old harness racing record last week at the Ionia Free Fair. Sugar’s David Lee, owned by Lyle and Norma Varney, tied the track pacing record at the fair last Wednesday when he crossed the finish line at 2:03.1 The mark was set in 1976 by Quick Comet and tied last year by Wishful Image. Competing in the aged category, for horses 4 to 14 years old, David Lee was driven by the Varney’s daughter, Debbie. A horse enthusiast for near­ ly two decades as well as a busy race clerk, Norma Varney said Debbie didn’t realize how well David Lee was running until after the race. “My daughter was so sur­ prised, she said, ‘I didn’t know I tied the track record.’ ” Norma Varney said David Lee simply ran his own race, which just happened to be the fastest a pacing horse has ever run on the Ionia track. “He just did it on his own, no help, or anything,” Varney said. “Debbie didn’t use the whip or nothing. She said if she knew he was doing that well, she would have used it.” Besides tying the record and taking first in the race, David Lee outran Wishful Image, the co-record holder, who took fourth place in Wednes­ day’s race. But that mark is not David Lee’s best race ever, Varney said. Last summer at Jackson he set his personal best of 2:02.4 in the one-mile long race. V David Lee also has had an active summer. With Debbie, 30, who has been a licensed driver since she was 16, he won the pacing award July 13 at Big Rapids. On July 30, he won both heats in the free-for-all at the Hale Fair. Naturally, Varney said she’s proud of the gelding’s performances. “He’s been doing really well this summer,” she said. Grave robbing case had Nashville buzzing Sugar’s David Lee, owned by Lyle and Norma Varney of Nashville, tied a Sugars 12-year-old harness racing track record in Ionia Wednesday. Driven by daughter Debbie Varney, the photo-finish picture shows the 9-year-old gelding crossed the finish line at 2:03.1 to tie the track pacing record set in 1976. (Photo courtesy of Norma Varney) Continued from page 4 "Mafaigtai streets iiterti ol*etiftiffl5taiij|ffi(0j:. Mosodloiwij< ■fe George Greggondwt guilt stiigHfytt irk fejWtaftop aofthe meeting. Mil fcii> older (tysim k> hiis uoWjta Ite BaDrMr (® r »he re snsperted rftar* ^o| fflid.AtaW13’ rietaMilita S® lion, odilj <'«?1 d rtpliiita'” ta sitoHt cirri®® d#®*,, to. »»*■ *■,’ nri ij k I of lWiri-*dj is- l’*lwl ■■1-5 <*^1* 1SK- * I* in the doctor’s bam was the now they turned on the heat. same one. It showed evidence Knappen gave an eloquent speech,1 pointing out that no of having been used recently. Lorenzo Mudge, as one of more evidence had been the first to view the reopened presented and that none of it grave, gave testimony concer­ was more than circumstantial. ning what had been ac­ Prosecutor Colgrove conclud­ complished there. Other ed his case for the people at witnesses included H.M. Lee, 9:20 Friday morning and Jacob Osman, Nellie before noon the jury returned McGregor, teacher of the a verdict: Guilty of an attempt Martin Comers school; Mrs. to rob a grave. Sentence was Edwin Mead, S.J. Babcock, deferred to the following Orpha Mead, Mrs. Alice Tuesday. On Tuesday morning. Dr. Whetstone and D.A. Green. After a long drawn-out ses­ Goucher, accompanied by his sion, Justice Mills adjourned attorney and his wife, stood in the hearing two weeks. In all,- court and heard his sentence: there were three such hearings one year at hard labor at and at the end of the third ses­ Jackson State prison. The sion, Dr. Goucher was bound News reported that he took it over to circuit court for trial in with “supreme self­ command.” November. The late Len W. Feighner At liberty on $500 bond, Dr. Goucher went away for (longtime editor-publisher of most ofthe summer, returning The News), when asked a just before the trial. It was the year or two ago about the big event of the year and the case, said he well courtroom was filled to remembered the excitement it capacity, even on the first created at the time and recall­ day. After five days of ed that he personally covered testimony, during which 98 the entire trial in circuit court. It was in 1888 that he different witnesses were call­ ed, the Hon. Clement Smith bought the News from Orno Maple Valley Athletic Boosters presented the summary for the Strong (founder of the weekly paper in Nashville) and the prosecution. issue of Oct. 6 was the first Lawyers Knappen and 'Van MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA Arnam, representing the edition carrying Feighner’s THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM defendant, had fought stub­ name of the masthead. He Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 bornly all through the trial and had, however, been practical­ ly running the paper all that year and had covered the Goucher case from its beginning. Mr. Feighner confided that in his personal opinion, Dr. Goucher was guilty as charg­ ed, but that along with many others, he felt the doctor was being unfairly convicted on circumstantial evidence. Lewis Lentz (who was 89 Appointments Only when Hinderliter wrote this Tues, Wed., Thurs, Fri. & Evening piece in 1948)...remembers Saturday 9 • ? the Gouchers well. The elder Owner Goucher, C.W., also was a Dorothy McMillen physician, or at least called himself such, in spite of the S fact that he scarcely could read or write. He held forth in 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9647 Maple Grove...Young Joe Goucher was more of a doctor than is father, having gone away to medical school. Lew remembers him as a likeable young fellow, rather a hard drinker and with a roving eye. His wife, everyone agrees, was a fine and extremely pret­ ty woman. Fred Long remembers that as a boy he saw bottles and jars back ofthe doctor ’s house Corner of 79 and Ionia Road and guesses there was no doubt but what he had a hobby VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN of collecting specimens. — — Whether or not he really tried to add a human body is a ques­ — HOURS — 517/726-0319 8 am. to 5 p.m. tion that will never now come Monday thru any closer to being settled, for Friday Dr. Goucher died years ago, still maintaining his innocence. seen the doctor hitching a horse to his light cutter at his home, which was on State Street at the corner of Washington. Perryman said there had been another man with the doctor and Goucher had asked the man did he have “it” in the cutter. He replied that he hadn’t brought it out. The doctor then laughed and said he guessed they wouldn’t get far without it and went back in the house. A little later, the two men got in the cutter and drove south (on State Street) toward the depot. Considerable testimony was taken concerning a glove that a Mrs. Baum had found east of the Barryville church, and which Dr. Goucher admitted was his. He claimed, however, that he had lost the glove the day of the funeral. Henry Zuschnitt testified that he had sold the doctor a dark lantern four years earlier and Frank Lentz,. A.A. Selleck and Irving Boston all testified that the lantern found It's a girl! Andy and Joshua Oleson are proud to announce the arrival of their sister, Allison Lee Oleson. She was bom March 5, 1988 in Incheon South Korea. She is also welcomed by her parents Thomas and Beverly Oleson of 540 Durkee Street, Nashville, Mich. She arrived in Chicago on July 29, 1988. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould of Nashville, Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Oleson of Aurora, Illinois. - PERM TIME Come to... ® THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Care 726-0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville Open Monday through Saturday .. 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A total of 69.71 acres that can be divided into five parcels. Good building sites and contract terms available. L-82. GREAT LOCATION - 46 acres with super woods and flowing stream. Low down payment. L-83. APPROX. L-76. 134 ACRES with approx. 95 tillable acres. Pole barn and some fencing. Great hunting area. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-72641331 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing| 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley fall community education class being organized Plans are underway for the Maple Valley Community Education fall program. A variety of classes and pro­ grams are being planned. Adult education classes will begin the week of September 19. Courses will be offered in the morning at the Thornapple Lake Estates Community Center building from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesdays, and in the evenings at the Maple Valley High School. These classes are open to all adults. There is no charge for those without their high school diploma, or graduates under 20. Other adults will be charged a small fee. Enrichment classes will be offered for people of all ages. Hunter safety, karate, and computer classes will be held for youth. A soccer league will also be formed for elementary students. Some of the leisure time classes for adults include ex­ ercise classes, upholstery, photography, social dancing and others. If there is a class you would like to teach, or like to see offered, call the Community Education Office. The Community Education newsletter will be mailed to each home in the Maple Valley School District in August with a complete schedule of classes and other programs. More information will also be included in the local newspapers. The Community Education office will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning Aug. 15. If you have questions, or would like to enroll in classes, call 852-9275, or stop in the office located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. More than 40 antique and modern fire trucks will be on hand Sunday Aug. 28 Varsity and J.V. Golf teams tryouts • Hair Toning • Tanning We have Central AIR CONDITIONING . at... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 The varsity and J.V. golf team tryouts will begin Mon­ day, Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. at Mulberry Fore. Participants will play 18 holes. Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25 will be the next tryout dates with 18 holes being played each day starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26 will be a rain makeup date if one ofthe other days is rained out. Participants must have ,a physical card turned into the office before trying out for the team. If you have any questions call coach Booher at 726-1066. Antique Fire-fighting Show and Muster at Charlton Park Aug. 28 More than 40 antique and modem fire trucks and plenty of other activities will highlight the full day of ac­ tivities during the seventh an­ nual Antique Fire Fighting Show and Muster Sunday, Aug. 28, at Charlton Park Village and Museum in Hastings. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the fire trucks will parade around the green of the Historic Village at Charlton Park. In 1987, the two oldest trucks at the show were a 1923 and 1927 REO chemical truck. Organized competitions in­ clude water ball for both men and women’s teams. First response, first water, bucket brigade and hose rolling are some of the other events. There also will .be children’s events in bucket brigade, hose rolling and kid’s races. Awards will be given to winners ofthese events, along with awards to best appearing, original antique, restored anti­ que, and modem apparatus. Admission is $3 for adults (16 and over) and children (5 to 15) will be admitted for 50 cents. A flea market and food and beverages will be part of the festivities. Flea market spaces also are still available. The event, sponsored by the Mid-Michigan Antique Fire Apparatus Association, takes place in the 16-building restored turn-of-the-century village at Charlton Park. For more information, call 616-945-3775. Charlton Park, a non-profit educational in­ stitution, is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Senior citizens picnic set for Aug. 24 How do you find boat insurance that protects more than your boat? No problem. Boat Insurance from Auto-Owners protects you in case of collision on land or water...it provides fire and theft coverage; and liability and medical pro­ tection for you and your family can also be added. So ask your Auto-Owners agent just how their Boat Insurance can be “no problem” keeping you afloat. Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher, John Warren, Mary Hecker. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car ---- @-------(^uto-Owncrs Insurance 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*9680 ~Tht,NoPrtM^nf^oplg,~ Reservations are being taken for the 14th annual county-wide Senior Citizens Picnic to be held on Wednes­ day, Aug. 24. The picnic will be held at the Exhibition Building at the Ionia Free Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two contests, one for baked goods and the other for handicrafts. In addi­ tion there will be games, entertainment, a penny guess, door prizes, and a lunch. The cost ofthe picnic is $3, plus a can of fruit or vegetables. These will be used for the Home Delivered Meals Emergency Bags to be delivered in the fall. The picnic is once again sponsored by the Ionia County Commission on Aging, the Ionia County Senior Citizen Clubs and the Friendship Din­ ner Sites. Reservations are required by Aug. 18 and can be made by calling the Ionia County Commission on Aging (616) 527-5365 or at any of the 14 Friendship Sitesin Ionia or Montcalm counties. All senior citizens are in­ vited to attend and join the fun and friendship. HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SETfljWEFREE Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss WHAT IS THE SET-N-ME-FREE INCH LOSS PROGRAM? This healthy inch lou program Is a method of taking off inches and tightening skin in just one hour. It Involves wrapping the body with cotton cloth that has been soaked In our Al-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly safe, healthful, and very relaxing. $ £Q.yft)0 0 per b . od. y wrap *100°° for 6 body wraps Nashville High School reunion set for Aug. 14 N.H.S. Reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14, 1988. Classes of’30, ’31, ’32 and ’33 and friends (grads or not). New location: Maple Grove Twp. Bldg, at south edge of Nashville on M-66 (721 Durkee). Building open 11-5. Potluck lunch at 1 p.m. Decaf furnished or bring your own cold drink. $1 per couple towards building rent. Friends or relatives to ac­ company you are very welcome. Many who live' in Maple Valley News distribu­ tion area may not be contacted personally, so help spread the word. See you Aug. 14th. We are hearing from former classmates of classes of ’34 and also ’29 who will be atten­ ding. Let’s have more. Maple Valley Band Boosters to meet Maple Valley Band Boosters meeting on Monday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Band Room. PERMS ................. $ CUT EAR PIERCING Includes Earrings 30°° $500 $5 Call for details ... 852-9192 "The Mirrors image** ~1|J6 hjuolj iwaas,. 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Frl. 9 ?; Sat. by Appt. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 7 Area telephone users to have new dialing procedures Michigan Bell customers in Nashville and Vermontville now must use new dialing pro­ cedures to make local or long distance calls requiring an operator. The telephone company resumed providing its own local and long distance opoerator service in August 1986 and is continuing to phase in the change across the state, according to Marvin VanVoorst, local public rela'tions manager. These operator services were provided under contract by AT&T for Michigan Bell since the breakup of the Bell System in 1984. About 800 long distance operators who transferred from Michigan Bell to AT&T in 1984 have returned to Michigan Bell since late 1986. VanVoorst said the Michigan Bell operators han­ dle calls such as collect, billto-third-number, person-toperson and requests for assistance within the state’s calling areas, which corres­ pond roughly to area codes. “Customers won’t notice any difference when placing direct-dialed calls, VanVoorst said. “But callers dialing “0” will reach a Michigan Bell operator who will only be able to provide assistance on calls within the customer’s local calling area.” Customers who need operator assistance from a long distance company must dial “00” or contact the long distance company for instruc­ tions on how to place operator-assisted calls, he said. VanVoorst said Nashville and Vermontville customers in the 852 and 726 exchanges will be affected. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! !! Brumms 50th anniversary S ?SV‘ 'J* J S&J1 JS&J1 An open house will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2-5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Building in Nashville (M-66 at the south edge of town) to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Bruce and Dorothq Brumm. The couple was married on Oct. 1, 1938, at the home of the bride's parents in Nashville. The Brumms have lived all of their married lives on a Centennial Farm north of Nashville. All friends and family are invited to come and share in their special day, but the couple requests no gifts. The celebration is being hosted by their children. Dr. Douglas and Phyllis Brumm of Calomet, and Jerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville. The couple also have five grandchildren. (8-16) An incredible special purchase offer too good to pass up. Wfc BU> Alatann e rajml •trmadt MMi sWMMlw Famous quality luxury built You can’t top the comfort, quality and style of an Action recliner. And you can’t top the price unless you get one free. 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They have lived most of their married lives on Maple Grove Road in Hastings. Howard is retired from E.W. Bliss Co. The Nortons have six grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. B'J'< bu • heao recW'®’ Rec'W? n tor suP8 Sale Extended through August 13! to Maple Valley Implement - Nashville HOURS Mr. & Mrs. Russ Furlong Mon. & Fri. 9:00-9:00 Tues. - Thurs. 9:00-5:30 Saturday 9:00-5:00 ...for buying our market lambs. 107 E. Lawrence Ave. Phone (517) 543-1730 Sarah & Maggie Dingerson - Woodland �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 8 Maple Valley musicians get some basic training by Shelly Sulser No matter how you look at it, basic training is hard work whether its on an Air Force Base in Texas or in the suf­ focating humidity at a school yard in Eaton County. Maple Valley’s band students learned that first hand last week as their director, Dennis Vanderhoef, put the 105 musicians through the paces during five days of camp from 8 a.m. to. 5 p.m. inside and out of the junior­ senior high building. “We’re trying to keep them off of the parking lot as much as possible because ofthe heat that comes from it,” said Vanderhoef, “and we’re giv- ing them breaks every hour.” Fans were blowing full blast in the band room where the different instrument sections took turns practicing indoors and frequent visits were made to the cafeteria where band boosters had ice cold punch, water and tea to give away. “The big thing we do here is establish discipline and get all the basic training out ofthe Vanderhoef said, way, “Then we work on the routines and get the music learned.” Vanderhoef said the group is being taught four different pieces, routines and dances that will comprise the band’s half-time competition show. 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Send your questions to your Satellite Professionals. 4407J PHONE - 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-FrL 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays oreve Bowen work* with the trombonists on double time. “They’ll be responsible to memorize the music before school starts,” Vanderhoef explained. “We’re concen­ trating on basics — the corp and high step style and double time.” Vanderhoef explained his plans are to “dress up the per­ cussion section” by adding some stick twirling and to ex­ cite the crowds with their pre­ game exhibition by incor­ porating all three marching styles in their pre-kick-off en- The clarinet section practices its high step routine. 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EATON RAPIDS • 2500 S. Michigan Road . POTTERVILLE • 320 Vermontville Highway VERMONTVILLE -194 Main Street............. (517) (517) (517) (616) (517) (517) (517) (517) 589-8222 769-2200 569-3841 749-2231 655-2168 663-4108 645-7607 726-0650 Luke Kinyon, Koyli Orman and Wes Rooks go over their music for Amazing Grace. trance to the field. “We’ll use all three styles of marching around the track,” he said. “We’ll do the corp at the gate, then high step around the track and then we’ll do double time in front of the crowd.” For now, though, getting the fundamentals down pat, especially for the 36 freshmen, is the summer-time goal. Helping Vanderhoef ingrain those basics was Russ Hilton, a Michigan State University graduate student, spending his third consecutive summer camp at Maple Valley work­ ing on and off with low brass, woodwinds and flags. Instructing the flute, clarinet and alto saxophone sections was LuAnne Stanton, Continued on next page— VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE — Special of the Week — H.W.I. solid color, semi-transparent exterior wood stain and clear wood preservative. Buy 3 gallons — get the 4th one FREE Anterless deer applications are in! “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 Page 9 Teen Challenge set in Nashville Nashville Assembly of God will present Western Michigan Teen Challenge Sunday, Aug. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. Teen Challenge is a Christian organization that works primarily with drug addicts, Lu Anne Stanton, left, works with the flute section which includes Heather Spitzer, AWAY alcoholics and those with life-controlling problems. The students will share their life stories and how they experienced a total life change from drugs and alcohol by acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personnal Lord and Savior. The presentation is a timely, God-inspired message that will challenge old and young alike. The church is located at 735 Reed St., Nashville. WITH GREAT SAVINGS Vitamin Sale BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! Super B Complex 100+100 tablets FREE! Potassium Gluconate 550 mg 100 + 100 tablets FREE! L-Tryptophane 500 mg 30 + 30 tablets FREE!.......... For Sale Natural Vitamin E Saturday, 5 p.m., till dark, Monday thru Friday. Roy Hall, 2150 Hammond Rd., Hastings. >45-2189._________________ Oyster Shell Calcium CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. 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Franck Delvenne, 20, from a town called Spa in the pro­ vince of Liege in Belgium; Paivi Kukkoaho, 17, of Utajarvi, a small village in Finland and Virginie Sham- tiaux, 17, of Dour in Belgium are tasting of the reality ofthe United States and are finding it not to be everything they expected. “To come to America, for people in Europe itt is a dream,” said Franck of his reason for visiting. “We have only picture on TV.” “They think everybody in America is rich,” explained his host mother, Anne Come Over and See DAVE ACKETT ...for Your Auto Needs SPECIAL OF THE WEEK 1987 Celebrity Eurosport 4 dr., p.b., p.s., auto., air, tilt, cruise, p.w., 1 owner, low mi ! 95 v 1985 FORD F-150 XL V2 Ton Sharp truck with only 23,000 mi., powerful 300 cu. in. 6 cyl., p.s., p.b., AM/FM radio S7/IEA and cloth seats ...................................... kduodto Z 1986 BUICK Regal 2 Dr. V-6, auto., p. steering, p. brakes, ice cool air, AM/FM stereo, tilt, low mileage, locally one owner, sharp.............................. $Q/| Ch 1985 OLDS Calais Supreme TEC. 4 eng., auto., p. steering, p. brakes, ice cool air, tilt, cruise, stereo, one owner, very clean........................................................... # A 5w 1986 BUICK Park Avenue 4 Dr. Loaded with options including touch countrol air, 6-way power on both front seats, locally owned car, extra clean 99D W 1979 mercury Monarch 2 Dr. 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., cruise, air, sharp, clean car........................... $4 afa I I 95U 95 1985 DODGE Colt 4 Dr. Auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM with tape, D.L. package......................... .9’/414 /I 5CO0 1985 DODGE D-150 Va Ton Very nice truck. 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Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 PARTS • SERVICE • SALES HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12 McLaughlin of 135 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville. “They see shows like ‘Dallas’ and they think that’s the way everybody is.” Franck has learned that America can be very much like home since he arrived at the James McLaughlin house July 8, but also different in many ways. A major contrast Franck has noticed between his natural environment and here is the pace at which Americans regulate their lives. “Everybody is more relax­ ed,” he observed. “You have time to do something. In Europe, there is only stress.” In Spa, Franck works in the equivalent of the American party store, selling cigarettes, snacks and alcohol, while sometimes helping his father with his animal brokerage business buying and selling animals for food from such countries as France, England, Holland and Italy. Franck’s mother has her own toy shop and he lives at home along with his three brothers. In his free time, Franck, who is a student at a university in Belgium called Fucam, en­ joys constructing mobiles of trucks, going swimming, horseback riding, and playing hockey and tennis. “He likes to go to the disco too,” Anne said. Since his journey into the United States, the McLaughlins, along with daughters Meagan and Shan­ non, have been Franck’s tour guides around some favorite attractions in Michigan. So far, he has been to Silver Lake, Manistee, the Ionia Free Fair, the balloon show in Battle Creek, the gas and steam engine show at Charlton Park and “Ses­ sions,” a discotheque in Lansing. They planned Saturday to take him along to a Tiger baseball game, seeCobo Hall, attend the Mexican Festival in Detroit and ride the people­ mover. “We hope to get him to Shipshewana (an Amish town in Indiana), too,” said Jim. Also during his time here, Franck has become good friends with fellow coun­ tryperson Virginie Shamtiaux, staying at the Mike and Nanette Visger residence on Kinsel Road between Nashville and Vermontville. The two have become good friends, spending time together swimming nearly every day, Mike said. “She’s been here for four weeks and she leaves Aug. 14,” Mike noted. “We’ve really enjoyed having her. It’s been a real experience. She’s just like one ofthe kids, a very nice girl.” Virginie was not available for an interview because she was shopping at a mall in Lan­ sing on Saturday with Nanette. “She wanted to go to a mall,” said Mike. “She had never been shopping in a mall before.” Mike said Virginie has ac­ companied the family, which includes 16-year-old daughter Lynette, on an excursion in and around the state, taking in such sites and experiences as Cedar Point, Toledo, Tawas, Alpena and the Mackinac Bridge. “We went across the bridge, to Mackinac Island Continued on next page Paivi Kukkoaho of Finland gets acquainted with the Hale family history as she observes photographs with Laurie and Darryl's daughter, Robin. Franck Delvenne of Belguim, says Americans are more relaxed than Euro­ peans. Here, he relaxes with the Jim McLaughlin family of Thornapple Lake Road. At left is Meagan (who had had enough of Franck's teasing), Anne and Jim. MlYAIM DrILLF WVAALI LI EFVI members of barryeaton board of relators Real Estate & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N- MAIN ST- NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 I Broker Homer WinegOT, GRICraduole Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 (CH-262) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER........ WARREN TRAVOLI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST 10 acres, well kept, 3 bedroom home, excellent location on blacktop road. Older hip roof barn included. (CH-217) $47,500 FOR “MINI-FARM" COTTAGE AT .Eves 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 ...... 852-1543 HOWARDS POINT, Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. 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(VL-279) VILLE, LIVESTOCK FARM - 177 ACRES 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY" ON CEDAR CREEK - Approx. 350 ft. frontage, private, wooded setting — 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 ’/» car garage. Call Sandy. (CH-266) Barry County. Many good buildings, include nice 2 story, 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. 140 acres till­ able. Land contract terms. (F-230) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 33 ACRES ■ $20,000! EXCELLENT HUNTING AREA - School District. Maple Valley (VL-260) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ Partially wooded, well and septic. (VL-256) 4 VILLE - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 11 Caledonia man hospitalized after weekend crash near Nashville A Caledonia man was hospitalized after an accident near Nashville Friday which injured four other people. Thomas C. Ensign, 25, of Vermontville Chamber of Commerce to sponsor village garage sales Virginie Hamtiaux, left, poses for a family portrait on one of the Visgars' trips north. Pictured are Mike,Nanette, Casey Thompson and Lynette Thompso n. and spent one night in the UP in a bank while her father is and one in Petosky,” he employed in a “shop” Paivi noted. Later, it was on to compared to Meijers depart­ Silver Lake and the Shrine of ment store. She also has two the Pines in Baldwin. older brothers. Mike said Virginie enjoyed Paivi (pronounced Pie-vee), the fast rides at Cedar Point as began learning to speak well as the Michigan scenery. English at the age of 10 like At home, Virginie is a ballet all others in her country and dancer, likes to swim and enjoys playing the flute and lives with her mother, step­ the piano. Laurie Hale said father and her half-sister who Paivi gave a stunning perfor­ is nine years old. mance ofher talent at the First Not only will Virginie take Congregational Church two home an American flag and a weeks ago when she played Michigan flag as souveniers her flute. of her first-ever visit to the “She plans to teach music United States, given to her by some day,” Laurie explained. the Vermontville Lions Club, In addition to music, Paivi but she will never have the has found an interest in sports, chance to forget her time with playing volleyball and basket­ the Visgers as long as she has ball at her school, and she her VHS video of the trips loves horses, she said. they took together. Pictures are what the Darryl Hale family used to get ac­ quainted with 17-year-old Paivi Kukkoaho of Finland and pictures of her six-week stay in Vermontville is what she took home with her Two-spotted Spider Mites Sunday. are beginning to build up in Paivi came from a rural some soybean fields in the town much like Vermontville southern tier of counties of but slightly larger, she said. Michigan. “There are a lot of farmers. In Indiana, Ohio and Il­ They grow oats but they don’t linois, mites have been a pro­ have corn at all,” she noted. blem this year with spraying Her family, however, are not being necessary to control farmers but her mother works them. Her first trip to the United States has proved to be an educational one where Paivi learned that the two countries are not so different. “They’re quite a lot the same,” she said, but noted one difference is that “people are so open (here). I like it, it’s great. If I could, I’d go to college here.” She learned of the famous Vermontville Maple Syrup festival, she said, and found that she loves the taste of the homemade sweetner. Of her stay, Paivi said “It’s a wonderful chance to come and visit another country and meet new people.” The Hales, who live at 382 E. Main St., Vermontville, have two daughters, Robin, 11 and Holly, 14. Soybean pest moving closer to our area CARACE SALE FRIDAY, AUG. 12 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 13 • 9 a.m.-Noon at... Garvey’s 1 mile south of Nashville on M-66 Nancy Byrd, Brenda Hawkins, Donna Garvey, Betty Garvey and Helen Decker THE 9 177 South Main Street, Vermontville PHONE 726-1043 Sat. Aug. 13 and Sat. Aug. 20 9p.m.-1a.m. Paul & The Strangers Country Flash & Rock Flash 50's & 60's Wc/1 $1.00 cover You must be 21 Vermontville, Michigan Several fields in southern Monroe and Lenawee coun­ ties in Michigan have also had severe mite infestations. Reports from Berrien and Kalamazoo counties indicate that mites are present in many fields. Any continuation ofthe hot and dry weather could allow mite outbreaks to occur in Eaton County. Illinois, Ohio and Indiana have also been reporting shor­ tages of the most commonly used chemicals used to control spider mite (Cygon, DeFend and Lorsban). Growers are encouraged to scout their soybean fields im­ mediately for the presence of spider mites. Initial damage appears as yellow speckling on the upper surface of the lower leaves and gradually progresses to bronzing of the entire leaf. Infestations often start along grassy or weedy edges, near dusty roads or in previously dry or stressed areas of fields. Treat any portion of a field which has severely bronzed leaves. Be sure to check how far the mites have spread beyond the area of visible damage. Spot treat the entire area in which mites are present. If the infestation is more general but bronzing haS not occurred, then treatment is recommended if 25 percent of the leaf are showing yellowing and mites are present. A hard thunderstorm will greatly reduce mite popula­ tions, but usually not com­ pletely remove them. Where rainfall has occurred continue to scout to catch any mite buildup. Bargains around the town are what shoppers in Ver­ montville will find Saturday, Aug. 20 during the second village-wide garage sale this year, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Area Chamber of Commerce. As always, the Chamber is offering vendors a chance to advertise their sale at no cost. For guaranteed advertising, contact Chamber treasurer Ricki Hill at (517) 726-0282 or Doug Durkee at (517) 726-1121 by Thursday, Aug. 11. Looking ahead, the Chamber has set Sept. 24 as the date it will hold a street dance and potluck dinner. Hill said a live band is being book­ ed for the dance and that a baseball card trade market and show will also take place that day. Caledonia apparently failed to stop his vehicle at a stop sign on Maple Grove Road at about 9:30 p.m. and was struck broadside by a van, driven by Timothy D. Scharp­ ing, 25, of Hastings, who was traveling on Assyria Road. The report of the accident by the Barry County Sheriffs Department was sketchy Monday, saying that the four occupants of Ensign's car and those in the van were taken to Pennock Hospital and were released. Ensign was admitted for observation and later relased but no other information was available Monday. None ofthe people involved were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident, deputies said. Look to the future with 6 'Olympian high performance vinyl replacement windows dmoowsst you'll NEVE*I nepLACEI* windows you'll Your future looks bright and carefree with Olympian vinyl windows. 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State Nashville See us for: • Delivery • Estimates • Planning • Savings ALL PRICES CASH & carry �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 12 Farmers should be wary of dangers of silo gas As farmers begin to harvest their drought stressed com for silage, they need to be wary of the dangers of nitrogen dioxide--silo gas—which can accumulate in the upright silo. Exposure to silo gas can cause permanent injury or death. The highest concentrations of nitrogen oxides—silo gas— usually occur 48 hours after the silo is filled, but no one should go into a silo for four to six weeks after filling. Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air, so it may form yellowish layers ofmist above the silage or drop down the silo chute. The strong silage odor can mask nitrogen diox­ ide’s bleachlike odor. It may be present even if you can’t see or smell it, however. When silo gas is highly con­ centrated, it can kill a person Acrylic5 Nails for W appointment call Bobbie's K Ph. 852-0940 a! in a matter of minutes, along with anyone who attempts a rescue. In low concentrations, silo gas damages the respiratory system when nitrogen dioxide combines with moisture in the lungs to form nitric acid. This acid eats away at the lung tissue and respiratory system and can cause permanent damage. The symptoms include severe irritation that may led to inflammation of the lungs, though the victim may feel lit­ tle pain or discomfort. Ex­ posure symptoms—shortness of breath, a faint feeling and flu-like illness—can frequently be delayed for several days. Those people who develop initial silo gas exposure symp­ toms could also develop secondary ailments. For this season it is extremely impor­ tant that anyone exposed to silo gas seek medical atten­ tion, regardless of the degree of symptoms. Don’t wait to do repairs on silo distributors or unloaders if a break down occurs during the filling process—fix it immediately—because waiting overnight to the task adds to the risk of silo gas build up in the silo. Again, the highest concentrations of nitrogen oxides—silo gas—usually oc­ cur 48 hours after the silo is filled. Silo gas could form for about four to six weeks. STOCK REDUCTION SALE Hubbard 41% Sugarkist Beef Maker............................... 50 lbs. - $3.00 Hubbard Beef Recharger 705... 50 lbs - $3.25 Truimpth 8% Phosphorus Mineral Feed................. 50 lbs ■ $4.00 Truimpth Sugar Sweet Dried Molasses............ 0 lbs. • $3.50 Tuffy's Golden Chunks Dog Food ................................ 25 lbs. - $7.50 QUANTITIES LIMITED! JIM & ERNIE'S Farm & Garden center 301 S. Main, Nashville, Ml • 852*0770 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES R V ICE • SERVICE • PARTS LE S tience with a permanent injury the rest of a person’s life.) Anyone who must enter the silo during or just after filling should follow these pro­ cedures and the silo manufac­ tures recommendations: • Open a silo door above the silage level to allow any silo gas present to drain out of the silo. space ass outlined by the Michigan Department of Public Health. No one should work alone in a silo. Always work in pairs so someone can go for help in an emergency and begin an established “emergency response plan” for the farm or orchard. Ensiling drought-stressed com is preferable to grazing it or feeding it as a green-crop, according to Roger Betz, Ex­ tension Agricultural Agent. Ensiling drought-stressed com will practically eliminate the possibility of nitrate tox- icity and prevent an abrupt change in the ration that could throw animals off feed. Before harvesting droughtstressed com for silage, be sure all pesticides that have been applied to the crop are cleared for silage use. The in­ terval between final pesticide application and allowable harvest may differ for silage and grain. (Dyfonate, Counter and Furadan applied at plan­ ting time is not a problem.) The feed value of most in... min........................................... silage made from droughtstressed com will be, at worst, 70 percent of the value Nellie W. Manni of silage made from well­ Mrs. Manni is survived by eared com. More than likely, HASTINGS Nellie W. one daughter, Nancy Manni, 85, of 340 W. Wood­ silage from drought-stressed lawn Avenue, Hastings, died Gorodenski of Alto; three com will have a feeding value Sunday, August 7, 1988 at sons, David Bolton, Frank ranging from 90 to 100 per­ Bolton, and Robert Bolton all Pennock Hospital. cent of normal com silage, Mrs. Manni was bom on ofHastings; six grandchildren; based on equal dry weights of nine great grandchildren; two August 4,1903 in Hastings, the the two feeds. sisters, Jeannette Williams and daughter of Charles and Crude fiber will be Maude (Trego) Gardner. She Martha Whittum of Hastings. somewhat higher and TDN Preceding her in death was was raised in the Hastings area, somewhat lower than that of her husband, Edward Manni attending Hastings schools. normal silage because ears on November 25, 1973. She was married to from drought-stressed com Funeral services will be held Raymond Bolton on Septem­ may be 50 percent or more ber 15,1923. He preceded her Tuesday, August 9, 1988 at cob. Normal ears of com con­ 1:00 p.m., at Grace Lutheran in death on December 6,1937. tain 20 percent cob. Church, with the Rev. Robert She later married Edward Shelled com from droughtCordes officiating. Burial will Manni in 1945. stressed plants will contain 90 She worked at the Viking be in Hastings Riverside to 100 percent of the feed Cemetery. Corporation for 47 years, retir­ value of normal shelled com, Memorial contributions ing in 1967. She was a member but the test weight will be may be made to the Grace of the Grace Lutheran Church, lower. Market discounts for Lutheran Church. Hastings American Legion low test weight are greater Arrangements were made Auxiliary, Women of the than the reduction in feeding by the Wren Funeral Home of Moose. value, so this shelled com is a Hastings. good buy for a livestock producer. fflTTnTnTnffnTnnTHffnnnffnTTnnTfnnnnnnnTnnfflTTOn! Obituaries The moisture level for com that is chopped for silage should range between 55 and 70 percent. Green barren stalks, which are likely to be abundant in drought-stressed com, will have a moisture content ranging from 75 to 90 percent. But these will dry down rapidly if the weather remains hot and dry. Normally, six to seven bushels of com are contained in each ton of silage harvested, plus there is .18 tons of dry hay equivalent. If little or no grain is expected, a rough preharvest yield estimate can be made by assuming that one ton of 30 percent dry matter silage may be obtained for each foot of height of unpollinated plant material per acre, tassel excluded. Each ton of silate is worth about seven times the price of com plus .18 times the value of day. Harvesting costs need to be subtracted frm this value in order to determine the max­ imum value in the field. For Rent ONE BEDROOM MODERN APARTMENT in Nashville. Redecorated, first floor, close to stores. No pets. $265 plus utili­ ties. Reference and security deposit required. 517-852-0817. Bernice M. Engel NASHVILLE - Bernice M. Engel, 92, of417 Queen Street, Nashville, passed away Monday, August 1, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Engel was bom on January 31, 1896 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Maria (Smith) Reip. She was raised in the Bay City area and attended schools there. She was married to William F. Engel on April 17, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She lived all her married life in Kalamazoo coming to the Nashville area in 1980. Mrs. Engel is survived by two sons, Richard Engel of Nashville and Warren Engel of Indianapolis, Indiana; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William on March 13, 1972. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor and Kalamazoo Knights Templar the Eye Foundation. ATTENTION NASHVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The village of Nashville is looking for a concerned in­ dividual to fill a trustee posi­ tion vacancy, term ending 3/31/89. Anyone interested, please contact the Village Hall by 8/11/88 at 5:00 p.m. Must be a village resident. Janice A. Mallekoote___ 126 S. Cochran 543-8332 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC • Run the blower at the base of the silo 15 to 30 minutes before entering to force fresh air in above the silo. • Always wear lfcontained breathing apparatus when entering the silo within four to six weeks after filling. • Employers should follow the established rules for employees entering a confined Expert offers tips on feeding drought corn - We senice all brands A MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID *FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS Entering silos after filling is risky and not recommended. If you MUST then: • Use a self-contained air supply (the type used by fire departments) for the safest en­ try into a silo during the first four to six weeks after silo filling. • Locate a suitable self­ contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with the help of a local fire department or a safety equipment supplies. SCBA could cost $1,000 or more and training plus maintenance is required. Not an easy, quick remedy. (Locating a suitable unit may be frustrating and may take time and effort, but it is far better than losing a member of the family or paying for impa- ★ GIBSON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT *JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable & Reasonable KALAMAZOO - Janice A. Mallekoote, 46, of 308 Ruth St., Kalamazoo and formerly ofHastings passed away Satur­ day, August 6,1988 atBorgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mallekoote was bom on October 17, 1941 in Pontiac. She was raised in Michigan, California and other western states and attended schools there. She was married to John H. Mallekoote on December 17, 1977. She has lived at-the present address in Portage since 1984. She previously resided in Alabama, Tennes­ see, Lansing, Thomapple Lake and Hastings. She was employed at the Ramada Inn in Portage until ill health forced her retirement in August 1987. Mrs. Mallekoote is survived by her husband, John; one daughter, Lorrie .Hasman. of Los Angles, California; three sons, Benjamin Hasman of Sacramento, California, Gregg Hasman of Hastings, and Jay Hasman of Portage; mother and step-father, Lorraine and Wesley Smith ofPortage; eight grandchildren; one brother, Larry; one sister, Marlene and one half brother, Wesley. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Hast­ ings Township Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 % " pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 ■270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, August 9. 1968 — Page 13 i &(st^^' Jj J>iS 'SSii{! Wb^ti^W S S’4?*1 $ *& ** M fVVlcl JJJj *j *^^«l *i«tl tot Flag corp members Polly Sayl es Walliczek jazz up their routine. and Matilda Maple Valley's drum majors for the coming year are Jonele Hanson, left, and Stephani Whitmore. *51?*!! Maple Valley Junior League tourney results »i j( a in<:?< ^Wti :•<:?< JJn®mi( ’.’ "rtiiijfitt, * intentttm. *■• ■ohtiitH ■M •I Garage Sale is taon.1 lit The Maple Valley Junior league completed its season with a 9 hole handicap tourna­ ment. The 50 players were divided into six different flighs, four boys and two girls. In the championship flight for the girls, Renee Rosin shot a low score of 71 to win first place with a net score of 78. Fir hl n,i ,i WlUHQj tni ni fflJIi’iiii (I U is^is: Freezer, natural gas dryer, furniture, clothes and misc. 1/4 mile south ofMaple Valley High School on Mason Rd. 9-5, Thurs. and Fri., Aug 11 and 12. GARAGE SALE: In the other girls flight, Dana Hamilton placed first with Heather Rollins and Katie Sampson only two strokes back for second place. In the boys championship flight, Weston Rooks defeated Ryan Rosin in a sudden death play off on the first hole, to win first place. In actual scores for the championship flight, Ryan Rosin had 44, Kyle Booher had 51 and Jeremy Sampson shot 53. In the first flight competi­ tion David Leignholm won first place with a net 63 and John Mitchell was second with 70. Third place went to j0p« Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte tte 088117 Craig Hamilton. In the third flight the results were very close for first and second place. Mike Williams defeated Scott Spitzer by one stroke to win the trophy. In the boys fourth flight they played a four hole tour­ nament. Matt Knoll hit some very fine shots and won with a score of 35. Andy Olson finished in second place with 39 and Ethan Berry finished third with 42. Lion's Club holds golf tourney The Nashville Lion’s Club held a one day golf tourna­ ment July 30 to help raise money for their Scholarship Fund. The event featured a two man best ball format. Players could tee off at any time during the day and play with a foursome of their choice. The tournament winners were Herb Bishop and Sam Staut. They fired a two over par 74 to win the tournament. Brothers, Jim and Keith Jones, finished with a fine 77 for second place. Tied for third and fourth places were Ken Jones, Don Skedgell, Bob Harvey and Ray Aspinall each carding a 79. In fifth place was Ken Schutt and Tony Phenix with an 82. The Lion’s Club raised $75 for the scholarship fund. Don Skedgell, a lion member, was in charge of this golfing ac­ tivity. He said, “we were happy to have golfers come out and enjoy themselves while at the same time suppor­ ting a worthy cause. Our Lion’s organization wishes to thank you for helping us serve our community. We also wish to thank Bill and Mary Hecker for allowing the Lions- to sponsor this annual event.” iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifniniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiT Engagements............................................................niiiiii................................................................ ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Service ★Factory Authorized Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! Hope Christie finds some shade to toot her horn in as she practices her baritone with the low brass section. ccreen Express Swank • Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Charlene Swank of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cherie Marie, to Michael Bruce Sheldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and Jeralee Sheldon of Hastings. Cherie is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and plans to attend Kellogg Com­ munity College this fall. She is currently employed at Na­ tional Bank of Hastings. Michael is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Pro­ line of Hastings and Hastings screen printed T-shirts, jackets, & caps athletic uniforms & warm-ups printed signs & posters designs & logos 9091 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, MI 49096 517 Roll-a-Rama. A wedding date has not yet been set. Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan 726-1064 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 9, 1988 — Page 14 Unique show continues to grow, attracts visitors nationwide Fiberfest '88 being held this weekend in Hastings Llamas, which will be featured at Fiberfest this weekend in Hastings are attracted especially to kids. growing number of events, activities and animals. Guests can learn how to spin, weave and card wool in free hands-on demonstra­ tions. Or watch as wool is shorn off a sheep's back, and in a couple hours is trans­ formed into a fashionable shawl in the sheep to shawl contest. Visitors can get close-up views of llamas, possibly alpacas (a cousin of the llama), sheep dogs, Angora goats, Angora rabbits and a Hastings Fiberfest has nothing to do with bran. And growing numbers of people from across the United States know that. Fiberfest '88, set for this weekend, Aug. 12-13 at the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings, spotlights fiber­ producing animals and the clothing, art and household items that can be made from their fiber. Besides a growing number of visitors, Fiberfest, now in its fifth year, has also had a Thank You ... CITIZENS ELEVATOR ...for buying my 4-H Steer Christina Priesman Spaulding 4-H Club Merle Martin Sales Representative HOME PHONE — 1-517-566-8526 (Sunfield — Call Collect) For the option buyer, I will come .to your home BUSINESS PHONE — 616-945-2425 variety of sheep. The ani­ mals are shown in competi­ tion, used in demonstrations or auctioned off to first­ time buyers or experienced ranchers who travel from other states with their trail­ ers to buy and sell animals here. More than 50 sales booths fill at least three buildings, featuring raw fiber, sup­ plies, and finished fiber pro­ ducts such as afghans, com­ forters, sweaters, scarves, rugs, hats and shawls, and numerous other items rela­ ted to fiber and the unique Children invited to make candieholders at Museum Another afternoon of fun and learning is in store for the boys and girls in the Vermont­ ville area who come to the Vermontville Historical Society to meet The Vermontville Historical Society’s Aug. 11, meeting is to be a 7 p.m. pic­ nic potluck at the park in Ver­ montville. Bring your own table service, a dish to pass and your favorite drink. The Vermontville Garden Club will meet at the Village Park for a potluck dinner Aug. 15, at 12:30 p.m. The Vermontville Senior Citizens potluck is cancelled for the month of August. Serving our country Terrance M. Hall Pvt. Terrance M. Hall, son of Smith and Gerry Hall of 397 E. Main, Vermontville has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville. Nashville Little League Football Sign-up Night AUGUST 16th • 7:00 P.M. Fuller Street Football Field (Grades 3rd-8th) For more information call... 852-0707 PLAYERS MUST BE ACCOMPANED BY PARENTS museum this Saturday after­ noon. Mary Fisher will be teaching them the art of desiging candleholders. These classes run from 2-4 p.m. and are sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society. Farm Bureau to have booth at SummerFest The Barry County Farm Bureau Promotion and Educa­ tion Committee has decided to take part in the SummerFest in Hastings Aug. 26 with a booth giving a glimpse of what far­ ming and the Farm Bureau are all about. There will be special em­ phasis on the dairy and turkey industries in the county, with a possible addition of the pork industry. Lisa Staphens is heading up the dairy display; Barry Otto, the turkey; and Loma Wilson, the pork. Many Farm Bureau board members will be present at different times during the day to help participants in their understanding of how farmers are coping with the drought situation and what it is likely to do to their grocery bills during the coming year. Anyone who has problems understanding any of these questions may stop and talk with some of the members present. For further information call Barry County Farm Bureau at 945-3443. Sunfield church planning last summer service The Sunfield Church of the Brethren invites the public to the last drive-in service of the summer Sunday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. Musical guests will be the Chapel Tones from Dewitt. The church is located two miles south of Sunfield, on the comer of Sunfield Road and St. Joe Hwy. A freewill offering will be taken. In case of rain, the ser­ vice will be held indoors. Farm Market opens in Hastings The Farm Market opened in the parking lot of the Barry County Community building, located at the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings, Saturday. Heather DePriest of Nashville was among the vendors. The market is open each Wednesday and Saturday from 8a.m. to 1p.m. until Oct. 29. nORSeTAld CLASSES — To Start August 15, 1988 — Potential Employment — part-time and weekends only. Must be 17 years old, 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Star­ ting wage $4.64 per hour. Excellent benefit package. Please apply in person before August 11, 1988. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 2 — Tuesday, August 16, 1988 Citizen committee recommends cost saving measures by Shelly Sulser There is too much equip­ ment, too many supplies on hand and too much money be­ ing spent on grounds maintenance at the Maple Valley Schools, the board of education was told last week. At the Aug. 8 meeting, Larry Hook, chairman of the Facilities and Equipment Sub­ committee, explained that his group made a number of discoveries during their scrutiny of the district. The sub-committee is part of a large citizens’ committee appointed by the board last fall to study the district’s ex­ isting facilities and equipment status and to make recommen­ dations regarding possible solutions to a space shortage problem. Hook said he found that the schools are spending $14,000 each year on lawn mowing and snow removal alone, the cost based on 40 hours to mow 24 times each year, including maintenance, labor and fuel. He added the schools main­ tain three lawn tractors which are housed at three different sites in the district. “Why not keep one at the bus garage and transport,” he said. “On a farm, they don’t keep three of one type of equipment. As a business, I don’t know why we would either.” Nashville man sentenced for attempted extortion crime by Shelly Sulser A Nashville man was sentenced recently to six mon­ ths in the Clinton County jail and two years probation for a felony extortion attempt that allegedly took place late last year. Todd Andler, 23, of 7615 Assyria Rd., Nashville plead­ ed guilty at a pre-trial in June to trying to use force to retrieve $1,000 he claimed to have loaned a Lansing man in December. Det. Sgt. Bob Kowalski of the Lansing Post of the Michigan State Police said Cousins to face pre-trial, exam on drug charges A Nashville man arrested two weeks ago on felony charges of delivering and manufacturing marijuana was scheduled to face a preliminary examination in 56th District Court Aug. 15. Floyd Cousins, 28, of 7300 Hager Rd. was arrested July 27 after officers found nearly 360 marijuana plants, valued at about $240,000, growing on the property of Cousins’ home. Also seized in the raid were several feet of garden hose and sprinklers, used to irrigate two separate plots where the plants were growing. Cousins faced the charges Monday in the Barry County court where the Aug. 15 preliminary exam on the felony was scheduled and bond was set at $5,000. Cousins also was set to face a second charge for posses­ sion of marijuana, a misde­ meanor, in a district court pre­ trial on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. He is free on on bond. other circumstances were ac­ tually involved in the case, but a lack of evidence prevented Andler from having to face additional felony charges. Andler apparently admitted, however, to breaking win­ dows and harrassing the girlfriend of the victim in at­ tempts to get back his money, Kowalski said. During his investigation of the case in January, Kowalski said Andler fled to Florida and had to be brought back to Michigan before he could be charged. In addition to jail time and probation, Andler was ordered by Judge Randy L. Tahvonen in Clinton County Circuit Court July 25 to pay $480 in costs and restitution when it can be determined. Kowalski said a second Nashville man was originally charged along with Andler but was released after police con­ cluded he was a “walkalong” man, meaning he was apparently an innocent bvstander. Hook reported that such a tractor and other equipment are being stored inside the high school building. “I really feel that’s poor practice,” he said. “I think maybe you could contract some ofthis lawn mowing and get rid of some of this equipment.” Hook thinks the district could cut the annual cost to only $2,700 by paying about $45 per acre, per year for mowing and $32 per hour for snow removal ifthe work was contracted. An alternative solution, Hook said, would be to build an additional structure at the high school for the storing of equipment. He commented that keeping fueled tractors in the schools may not be legal. Hook noted that much ofthe mowing machinery on hand dates back to the 1960s. “It looks like an opportune time to change,” he said. “The equipment needs to be replaced.” Regarding various classroom supplies, Hook learned during his tour of the buildings earlier this year that the school buys all of its sup­ plies one time to last the district the entire school year. Those supplies are then housed inside the classrooms in each of the buildings. “I question the cost of stor­ ing versus more frequent deliveries,” he told the board. “If we’re worried about space, it may be a good idea to go to vendors. I know of no other business that buys a year’s supply one time.” He said if that doesn’t work, the board could look at securing some type Of central warehouse, such as an old locker room at Kellogg Getting ready for school to open Maple Valley's custodians are working in spite of the intense heat to prepare the buildings for the start of school Aug. 30. Here, Stan Graham repairs some warped tiles in front of the sink in a Maplewood Elemen­ tary School classroom. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Elementary School in Nashville that is currently fill­ ed with what Hook called “junk.” He said this would give the staff members a system of in­ ventory control. “Do you know how much (supplies) you have?,” he asked the board, “and where it is when you want it?” Regarding the storage of athletic equipment, Hook said currently, the high school wrestling mats are kept on the auditorium stage and other equipment is stored in rooms and locker rooms. And, “the boys’ lockers are in horrible shape.” Possible solutions would be to (a), build a balcony over the gym locker room when funds are available; (b) replace lockers in the locker room; (c) build bench type seats to store the wrestling mats or (d) con­ sult with athletic boosters for possible solutions, he said. He added that some equip­ ment used by both girls and boys is kept in the boys locker rooms making it difficult to allow the girls to make use of it. “If you’re going to have sports and activities for both, you’ve got to make it available to them,” Hook said. In the area of audio-visual supplies videocassette recorders, projectors and televisions are housed in the Fuller School library. Hook recommended storing each item separately in the classrooms or that personnel continue to build a cabinet in each room at Fuller School. Another idea would be to build a special storage room or to justify the need of the equipment, supplies and files. Continued on page 2 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High plans school opening Aug. 30 Class schedules and lockers will be issued to Maple Valley students in grades 7-12 begin­ ning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first day^for regularly scheduled classes is Tuesday, Aug. 30. All Maple Valley teachers will have meetings on Monday, August 29 beginning at 8 a.m. in the Jr./Sr. high school. During the meeting on the 29th, the Inghan County Health Department will be conducting an AIDS in­ service program for all school employees. ‘ Students who need to register at the Jr./Sr. high school may do so beginning Monday, Aug. 22 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Children, mother of former Vermontville policeman perish in Sunday blaze by Shelly Sulser The children of former Ver­ montville couple John and Sherrie Stidham died in a fire near Lake Odessa early Sun­ day. Stidham’s mother also died as a result of the blaze. According to the Ionia County Sheriffs Department, the Lake Odessa Fire Depart­ ment repsonded to a house fire at 12401 Jackson Rd. at about 4:42 a.m. Aug. 14, at the home of John’s parents, John and Maijorie Stidham. Nicolas Stidham, 4, Alicia Estep, 12, and Eric Estep, 10, and Maijorie Stidham, 55, perished in the fire, which re­ mains under investigation by the Ionia County Sheriffs Department and the State Fire Marshal. John Stidham, Sr., 55, apparenlty was awakened by the smell of smoke. He and two of the children attempted to flee the house but only he was suc­ cessful. He then suffered a heart attack and is listed in fair condition at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The blaze, which took near­ ly 216 hours to control, was fought by the Lake Odess Fire Department, the Clarksville Fire Department, the BerlinOrange Fire Department and the Woodland Fire Department. Also on the scene was the Lake Odessa Ambulance, the Hulls Ambulance of Muir and the Ionia Post ofthe Michigan State Police. The victims were pronounc­ ed dead at the scene by Dr. Kenneth Hershberger, co­ deputy medical examiner for Ionia County. John Stidham Jr. was employed jointly by the village of Vermontville and Vermontville Township as a police officer for more than five years. He and his wife, son, and two step-children previously lived on North Main Street in the village. The father of Alicia and Eric is Tim Estep of Ionia Road, Sunfield. When the local department dissolved in 1986, John ob­ tained employment with the Barry Township Police Department and later moved to Plainwell. The couple was apparently camping when the mishap occurred. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial for all four will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 2 Schug rejects Maple Valley principalship contract Regarding the incoming stead),” said trustee Harold principal, Board Treasurer Stewart. “I’d like to see the Richard Ewing asked other administrator live here and members whether the board spend (his or her) money would follow policy requiring here.” Secretary Jerry Brumm ad­ the new administrator to ded that it would create a reside within the district. “Are we going to follow hardship for the district if the policy or are we going to administrator is not willing to deviate from it?,” he asked. relocate and “dedicate his “In light of the contract, it heart here.” The board took no action on would create a tremendous burden on this district if we the matter. In other business at the deviated from it.” Ewing said personally, he Aug. 8 meeting, the board would like to see the policy opened five bids for roof changed, but as a board repair work at Maplewood member, he felt it should be Elementary in Vermontville and Fuller Street School in adhered to. “There is a situation I’m Nashville. Kieffs Roofing of Stanton very aware of and that’s why I’d want to deviate,” Ewing was the apparent low bidder at said. He did not, however, $82,048. The board directed reveal what that situation was. architect Randy Case to Wolff noted, however, that review the bids, check Kieffs the candidates for the post are references, past experience “dedicated and loyal teachers and guarantee and to get back here” but two or three do not with Wolff to set a special meeting for the acceptance or live in the district. Board members discussed rejection of the bids. Norman H. Davis Roofers, at length the residency re­ quirement after Wolff ques­ who have been contracted for tioned whether an ad­ previous roofing repairs, bid ministrator that has a home $99,727.33. Others bidding outside the district but resides were Allied Siding of Grand in an apartment during the Rapids, Bomor Restoration and Sherriff-Goslin of Battle week is acceptable. “Or do you want them to Creek. buy a home here,” he asked. Also at the meeting, the “That’s what I would hope board agreed to pay $500 in they would do but we would overdue bills incurred by the have to accept it (ifthe person Maple Valley Future Farmers rented an apartment in- of America. Wolff reported the funds >«■»<»«»< were needed due to loss of a com crop in the club’s land laboratory caused by the drought. “It seems to me that this is realistic education,” said trustee Beatrice Pino. “Instead of helping them out, We will locate 5-25 financial aid I’d like to see them pay it sources for your higher education. back.” But Wolff said the board is CONTACT... ultimately responsible to be SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE sure the bills are paid, and P.O. Box 53, Nashville, Ml 49073 noted that the schools could obtain federal support in the by Shelly Sulser The Maple Valley Board of Education is expected to make a decision at "a special meeting soon whether to hire one of five district employees apply­ ing for the job of KelloggFuller Elementary School principal. Superintendent Carroll Wolff said he and Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan have interviewed the interested people and that Wolff plans to make his recommendation to the board prior to the start of school Aug. 30, although no meeting date has been set. Following the resignation of former elementary principal Joy Frith last month, the board had agreed to extend an offer to former Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Victor Schug to apply for the position in ad­ dition to posting the opening within the district. However, Board of Educa­ tion President Bill Flower told board members at the Aug. 8 meeting that Schug had declined the elementary prin­ cipal’s post. Two weeks ago, Schug’s at­ torney Charles MacLean said Schug and Flower had negotiated the contract over the telephone on two or three different occasions but were unable to reach an agreement. Schug is believed to be seeking other employment, MacLean said. NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? Business or Trade School? 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Hynes has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a special education certificate for kindergarten through grade 12 and has learning disabled certification. Hynes will be paid $23,163. Lite Home Car Business TkzNo ProUbnifbofl&r Public Schools to have Jim DeHoag work in the Maple Valley elementary reading program during the 1988-89 school year. DeHoag will be working 30 percent ofhis time at Maple Valley compared with 20 percent during the 87-88 school year. The Lakewood Schools estimate the cost at $10,306 compared with the $4,000 it cost Maple Valley last year. Wolffreported that state grant dollars are no longer available to help fund the reading program. The resignation of assistant varsity football coach Ron Carpenter was accepted and the board agreed to hire volunteer Bob Harvey to replace him. Citizens committee recommends cost savings Continued from front page At the bus garage, the ceil­ ing on the existing building is too low to get the new buses into the garage for repair work. Transportation Super­ visor Gerald Aldrich said the buses are four inches too tall. “I really feel the biggest problem is getting a decent service bay. I recommend ad­ ding a service bay or a site someplace else,” Hook said. “In Hastings, the vo-ed students built the new bus garage. I think it’s something that has to be taken care of.” He added some repair equipment is inadequate to safely handle heavy repairs, thereby causing a potential safety hazard. “I’d think you’d want to consider the safety and health of your employees,” Hook noted. The bus garage workers have no way as well to proper­ ly handle waste and fuel materials having nothing to contain spills, Hook said. Hook said, however, that he did not know whether there was any truth to a supposed rumor that a liquid waste leakage from the bus garage has caused contamination to Nashville’s water supply. Audience member James Pino, who directed the ques­ tion to Hook, said he heard bus garage employees were taking their own water to work to make coffee. Board Secretary Jerry Brumm answered that “The water under Nashville has not been fit to drink for a long time,” and President Bill Flower nearly halted discus­ sion by saying “I think before we say it is or is not, we should have it tested.” Hook added that some peo- No “Pay-to-Play” at Maple Valley Z4uto-Owners Insurance Marcia Matevich will earn $16,640 in her job as an elementary art instructor. She has a bachelor’s degree with a major in art from Central Michigan University. In other action, the board approved the district millage levy to be collected the same as last year: 8.3 allocated operating mills ($495,398.53); 20.71 extra voted operating mills ($1,236,108.86) and 1.35 ap­ proved debt service mills ($80,670.54). The operating levy is based on state equalized valuation of $59,686,570 compared with $59,842,101 in 1987. The operating tax levy in 1987 was $1,736,019.35. The board agreed as well to contract with the Lakewood The.Athletic Department of Maple Valley Jr.- Sr. High School reminds all athletes that the “Pay to Play” policy is no longer in effect. Starting with the fall sports of 1988, athletes will NOT be required to pay a donation to participate in team sports. Anyone interested in earn­ ing a sports pass by taking tickets or working in related areas at sporting events can contact the Maple Valley Jr. -Sr. High School office to sign • up, (852-9275). pie were taking water to work but the bus garage is not con­ nected to the village water line. “Leon (Frith, the Depart­ ment of Public Works superintendent in Nashville) was given a bottle to send to the State Health Department to be tested," Hook said. Conerning maintenance employees, Hook said the mechanics are losing time traveling to Maplewood Elementary School to service and check buses and that maintenance and repair times are increasing due to the school’s policy of keeping buses for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Recommendations for the bus garage included (a) adding a service bay at the existing building and purchasing the needed equipment; (b) building a new garage and ser­ vice area or (c) contracting heavy repairs. In the area of janitorial work duties, Hook found that Aldrich, also the custodial supervisor, has no knowledge of what his workers are doing in the various buildings because he does not maintain work orders. “How does he know what’s ahead for his janitors?,” Hook asked the board. Hook suggested Aldrich come up with a form to organize various jobs and assignments. “If we’re expecting him to take care of the grounds, I think he should be able to come up with a form,” Flower said. “I’m not saying Gerald’s doing a bad job,” said Hook, “I’m just observing as an outsider.” In conclusion, Hook said the sub-committee feels some general changes should be considered, since specific records and information were requested but not accessible by his group. “I had trouble finding out how much acreage the school owns and mows,” he noted. “And Bea Pino I think said that Kellogg school was old and costing us money. I tried to find out how (it’s costing us monety) but you just don’t have the records.” He added that he also was not able to conduct an energy audit on the district buildings to determine where the system is saving or losing money. “Don’t you feel it’s a good idea?,” he asked. “I don’t understand why I couldn’t get permission to do that. It’s got a lot of uses.” He added that “I do know that information shouldn’t hurt anyone. Your records should be public.” No direct answers to Hook’s questions were given, but Vice President Charles Viele suggested the board’s facilities and equipment com­ mittee “sit down with these people and go over this.” Flower commended the committee on a job well done. “On behalf of the board, I’d like to commend you on the tremendous amount of work you’ve done,” Flower said. 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Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 3 Nashville needs to cut expenses or increase revenues, accountant says By Joyce Snow .:rr > M? W * *•!<«?-;* y* y'** •s •*•szj s*£zjj ** ** *fcu, •^'fetfaa r i -Wirisfaj, W. ^Uiiipi * Winn ini t } FWtkW^ ,c iaiK." a k*ita“li)ln fetath taiti H «m In m jg % ta SKI t WiSSffi'K’. iVcfetato j■B ■ZB tt« jik Wi ■• ,J,3.EES3.J.T Bs’jtflrtte .. ipksfrt r jaMijWte I f it KB® 052 Don Lloyd, an accountant for the village of Nashville, was present at the August 11 meeting to review the audit report for the fiscal year en­ ding February 29, 1988. He pointed out that the village expenditures for last year had exceeded the revenues. The monies were used to “acquire adjacent real estate and build an addition to the Village Hall,” according to his report. The total General Fund Cash Deficit amounted to $26,337. The budget for the 1988-89 fiscal period shows expen­ ditures that equal revenues which he says would normally be good, but “in view of the above circumstances, the General Fund budgeted ex­ penditures for 1988-89 need to be substantially less than the anticipated revenue.” Lloyd further pointed out that many municipalities are facing similar problems now that federal revenue sharing has been phased out. The village has received funds from the Federal Revenue Sharing program for the past 17 years and that money, Hughes said was used to do things that otherwise would have had to wait or not be done at all such as paving roads and giving money to the library, etc. Lloyd said that many municipalities from Detroit to Nashville are facing the pro­ blem of cutting back on some areas or possibly raising taxes. He told the council they could “cut a little bit from everybody (meaning different funds) or take it all away from one big guy. But you do need to cut back for a couple of years.” Village President John Hughes said that cutbacks in expenditures in general government have already been implemented in the areas of office expenses, education, parks and library. “Hopeful­ ly,” he said, “these cuts will save about $20,000 this year.” There are some things that can’t be cut like the fire and ambulance and recycling payments, Hughes said. And other things that continue to rise such as wages and in­ surance costs, he added. More police protection that was added after the robberies at the Savings and Loan two years ago has cost the village an additional $10,000 alone, he told council members. “Nobody’s ever said that they want less police protec­ tion, roads, or the sewer system. Nobody ever says they want less but our costs continually rises, such as wages, electricity, gas equip­ ment, etc. And the State Equalized Value has not kept up with the costs,” Hughes said. Other than cuts, suggestions were made to possibly in­ crease the tax levied on the people of Nashville or to sub­ mit an application to the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority for $35,000. Hughes said that by bonding themselves for the purchase of the police station they would still have to pay it back but that it would help in the short run. And that the final cost to the village would be $5,000 to $6,000. He said that an application for this would have to be sub­ mitted by Sept. 29 and if ap­ proved, funds would be available November 16. He added, “It puts the money in your hands, which is what we need. It won’t solve our pro­ blem, we still need to cut back.” Other suggestions made to increase revenues were to possibly sell the old village garage, or to raise taxes 1.5 mills, or to possibly raise the water rates and not raise taxes. After a long discussion the matter was tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting, Aug. 25. In other business, Carl Tobias was elected by the council to fill the trustee posi­ tion vacated by the resignation of Marsha Ainslie. The term will expire March 31, 1989. Others under consideration for the position were Robert Fueri and Shirley Shephard, who each received one vote against Tobias’ four votes. Larry Filter was appointed chairman of the cemetery board which has previously been held by Marsha Ainslie. Hughes announced that the hearing for the village of Nashville versus local businessman Sidney Green has been set for August 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Barry County Circuit Court in Hastings. This case involves the en­ forcement of a local junk ordinance. Eaton Federal COLLEGE LOANS make for a ROSY FUTURE For Rent NASHVILLE - 5510 Guy Rd. Newly remodeled farm home. Four bedrooms, dishwasher and range. No pets. Good credit $490 a month, $490 deposit To see call Marvin Mitchell, 1-616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 1-616-455-2220. Don’t let the lack of funds cost you an education. 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Eaton Federal ESE£ OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 4 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiililiilliliiiiiiliiiiiiiitiiiiililiiiiiiiiiiiii Memories of the past ililliiilliliiliiiiiilili by Susan Hinckley Turn-of-the-century dog days of summer saw many activities tivities in that time ofthe most intense heat of the year. July and August were traditional months for family and school reunions, church The dog days of summer in outings, political rallies, tum-of-the-century Nashville, though generally uncomfor­ solider encampments and the Farmers’ Picnic (forerunner table, supplied a boundless source of stories to be record­ of Nashville’s Harvest Festival). ed in the local News. It was a time for tending It seemed there was no limit to seasonal events and ac- gardens, garnering crops of fresh fruits and vegetable and commencing the harvest of grain. Dog days mean long hours in the hot sun for area farmers and their teams of horses, but the season also brought boating, swimming, fishing, and barefoot youngsters scampering down parched village streets in pursuit of John Miller’s ice wagon. The season called for train excursions, circus wagons, and street sprinklers to lay the dust. It was a time of baseball, bowery dances, and homechurned ice cream... a time for memory-making. A few excerpts gleaned from yellowing pages of the early Nashville News convey Ice cold soda, anyone? the flavor and feel of those In Nashville in 1902, lazy summer days of long various flavors of soda ago. were offered at Hale's drug store at 5 cents each. July 20, 1900... The Union This unidentified photo is soldiers of Barry County are also from the John ancLElla making preparations for their Taylor collection, possibly sixth annual encampment and taken in the area of annual picnic, August 15, 16 Manistee or Benzie coun­ and 17... The annual picnic ties, where they frequently meeting of the Universalist and Liberalist political parties vacationed. (Portions of the following accountfirst appeared in this column on Aug. 6, 1980.) A plunge into the dear waters of the Thornapple River was a good way to cool off. The skeletal 1899 iron bridge served as a diving platform for early 20th century youths, in a day when the water was so clean one could see bottom. Diver here is believed to be Guy Hummel, one of the young sons of James Hum­ mel who in the summer of 1905 did a "land office business" catching and shipping mud turtles in the river for soup-makers in the East. is scheduled for next Saturday in Kelly Bosworth’s grove in Chester Township (Eaton County). July 27, 1900... Seven local couples took in the special Michigan Central ex­ cursion to Niagara Falls last Wednesday... LB_la_c_k_b__e_rr_i_e_sare ripe and the crop is the largest in many a year. Local housewives during the last week have been offered all the blackberries they want at as low as five cents a quart, which will just about buy disinfectant for the scratches acquired in picking them. August 3, 1900... The big Farmers’ picnic Tuesday was a grand success and drew a crowd estimated at more than 2,000. The balloon man was unable to make his ascension after three attempts, but the rest of the program went off as planned. The North Kalamo and Woodland bands furnished fine music all day, the sports events were ex­ cellent and the exhibition by the fire department attracted considerable praise. The ball game at the Driving Park was well attended and the free street shows in the afternoon and evening were excellent. The day was not marred by a single accident or drunk. For farmers, the "dog days" of summer meant long hours in the sun, harvesting crops. In July 1901, farmers in the Nashville vicinity complained of insufficient help for the wheat harvest, saying young men preferred instead to go the city to seek soft jobs." Oldtime threshing required lots of manpower, as seen in this early photo at the Phil Garlinger farm on Thornapple Lake Road. August 10,1900... The im­ mense peach crop this year has resulted in extremely low prices. A Goblesville man is reported to have shipped a large quantity of peaches to Georgia, where they brought only two cents per basket. August 24, 1900... Monte Mattison brought the News gang a muskemelon Monday afternoon which weighed 13 pounds and three ounces. July 19,1901... Farmers in this vicinity complain of not being able to hire sufficient help for harvesting their wheat, and say many tons of hay were lost for the same reason. In these modern times, it seems young men no longer are willing to work for their money, but prefer to go to the city to seek soft jobs. August 16, 1901... At the Advent Christian Sunday School picnic in Oversmith’s woods Tuesday, two large snakes were killed within 10 feet of the picnic spread dur­ ing dinner time. July 11, 1902... Wheat harvest is in full swing and the yield is excellent. It is a poor field this year that will go less than 20 bushels to the acre, cert on the streets... Fred G. Baker and Don Downing left Tuesday for St. Louis to spend a week seeing the sights at the World’s Fair. August 5, 1904... The ladies of the Methodist Church will hold another ice cream social Saturday evening in VanOrsdal’s store. Come and eat ice cream, at five cents a dish, and help raise the preacher’s salary. July 13, 1905... The two young sons of James Hummel have been doing a land office business so far this summer shipping mud turtles to eastern parties. The turtles are caught in the river and packed alive in large tubs and sent by express. They have shipped a good many tubs, as high as three or four going out in one shipment. The work nets the boys a neat sum and they say it is extremely exciting catching them. July 27, 1905... Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Glasgow leave Monday for Sault Ste. Marie; to attend the 50th anniversary ofthe Soo Locks at that place, which occurs August 2 and 3. From there they will go to points on Lake Superior for a ten days’ trip. August 17, 1905... Mrs. Ellen Mix is chaperoning a party of young ladies consisting of Fem Mix, Grace Baker, Ida Bergman and Marie Rasey, who are camp­ ing at Thomapple for the week. -August 9, 1906... Nearly 300 attended the Evangelical Sunday School picnic at Thornapple Lake Wednesday... Annual picnic of the Ancient Order of Gleaners will be held at Thomapple Lake Sunday, Whether camping in the and several hundred are northern wilds, (above), or expected. kicking up one's heels in August 16, 1906... A big the Lake Michigan (below), protracted camp meeting in tum-of-the-century folks Pennock’s grove is drawing knew how to beat the large crowds nightly. sultry summer heat in August 30, 1906... John ways accepted in that era. Taylor returned Wednesday Both photos are from the from a two week’s camping collection of the late John trip near East Jordan.... and Ella (Denton) Taylor of Editor Len Feighner and fami­ ly have returned from a Nashville, and are believ­ month’s outing at Thomapple ed to include relatives. Lake. which is considered good around here... Orange, lemon or pineapple sodas, 5 cents at Hale’s Drug Store. August 8, 1902... An unidentified young lady fell into Thomapple Lake Monday afternoon. She slipped while stepping into a boat and was thoroughly wetted before being pulled out by two fishermen. She fled before being identified, calling loud “thank yous” over her shoulder as she ran dripping toward home. August 22, 1902... Dr. E.T. Morris and Ralph Foote are making records as fishermen. Wednesday they went to Thomapple Lake and caught two small-mouth bass weighing four and one-half and five and one-half pounds, respectively. August 7, 1903... Pearl Staup has temporarily closed his barbershop and will go with a threshing party... Nashville was a hot spot Saturday night, with a circus, a bowery dance and the Salavation Army band all in town. Rigs were tied as far North as the river and south to the railroad tracks. August 21, 1903... Due to a scarcity of ice, the local ice cream parlours have closed for the season. (Note: In those days was harvested from frozen lakes and rivers in the wintertime and stored in sawdust-filled ice houses for summertime use.) July 22, 1904... The new uniforms for the (village) band have arrived and will be worn for the first time Saturday night in their regular con- �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, August 16. 1988 — Page 5 Mace Pharmacy Cooper Upholstery 219 N. 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Suddenly we long for the cooler, more colorful days of autumn that we see on the horizon, and this fills us with a listlessness and lack of purpose. If you are feeling these symptoms, there are remedies at hand. Do something! Write those letters you’ve been putting off. Clean out that closet and check your fall wardrobe. Take those things you never wear and give them to the poor. Above all, go to your House of Worship each week. It will help revive your spirits and renew your inspiration. Moreover, with a lot of the congregation still away on trips, your presence there will be appreciated more than ever. Faith knows no season, and there’s no better time than now to reaffirm yours. I am weary of days and hours... HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m ■ HOMETOWN -Algernon Swinburne “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 T1 7 CV 219 S. State St. 852-0882 Trowbridge Service AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALlOR- WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 Fuzzy’s Fun Room Juke Box • 2 Pool Tables Video Games • Snack Machines Pop Machine 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service. Wednesday: AWANA............... Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. ......... 6:45 .....7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service. 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 110 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... ';..111 a.m. Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Evening Worship..........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. Sat. Mass................. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass......... ?.... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .6 p.m. Bible Study........... ......... 7 REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service <.6 p.m. A.M. Worship.......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... ...6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Nashville, Mich. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School............. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................. 11 a.m. P.M. Service......... 7 m. m. Wed. Service........ 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.......................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday. August 16. 1988 — Page 6 ffffTTwnTTTnrnnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiri'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHmiiq Obituaries Greta Perkins HASTINGS - Cleopha M. Flora, 83, of 1738 N. Broad­ way, Hastings passed away Thursday, August 11, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Flora was bom on November 3, 1904 in Sturgis, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Wenzel) Mohr. She was raised in the Sturgis area and attended schools there. She was married to Rudolph F. Flora on May 29,1934. She was a member of the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Margaret Mary Guild, Hastings Country Club, Pennock Hospital Guilds # 12 and 23, Hastings Womens Club and Stitchery Group. She was a long time Pennock Hospital Gift Shop volunteer. Mrs. Flora is survived by her husband, Rudolph; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and nal Grange Hall. They later moved into Freeport where Mr. Perkins served as Post­ master for many years. They moved to Hastings in 1935 and in 1936 opened a restaurant and tavern which they operated until 1949. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle, Hastings O.E.S. #7, The Rebe­ kahs and Pennock Hospital Melbourne, Florida; 14 grandGuild. Mrs. Perkins is survived by children and 17 great two sons, Norman Perkins of grandchildren. Hastings and and Raymond Raymond She was preceded in death Hastings Perkins of Johnson City, by her husband, Glenn in 1970, Tennessee; one daughter infant son, Carol Perkins, two Dorothy Tomlinson ofdaughters, Margaret Wisenauer in 1946 and Laurel Earl V. Knoll Echtinaw in 1970. Funeral services were held NASHVILLE Earl V. Monday, August 15, 1988 at Knoll, 78, of 3220 Hager the First Presbyterian Church Road, Nashville, died Satur­ with Rev. G. Kent Keller and day, August 13, 1988 at his Residential & Farms Father Leon H. Pohl officiat­ residence. ing. Burial was at the Freeport Mr. Knoll was bom, on CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS Cemetery. February 22, 1910 in Nashvil­ RE-ROOFING Memorial contributions le, the son of Francis and • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates may be made to the Presbyte­ Carrie (Baird) Knoll. He was Licensed Contractor -75036 rian Church. raised in Nashville and had Arrangements were made lived all his life on the family 543-1002 by the Wren Funeral Home of farm except for three years, 604 W. Henry, Charlotte Hastings. when he resided in Eau Gallic, Florida. He was married to Cleone C. Everett He was employed in farming and was a licensed electrician. Mr. Knoll is survived by his wife, Cleone; two sons, Alton HASTINGS Greta Perkins, 98, of 1002 North Taffee Drive, Hastings passed away Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at the Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Perkins was bom Janu­ ary 1,1890 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Frank and Ann (Tupper) Clark. She was raised in the Lake Odessa area and attended schools there graduat­ ing in 1908 as Salutatorian of her class. She was married to Glenn Perkins on September 19, 1912. They lived in the Carlton Center area for a time where she gave piano lessons and played for dances at the origi- NEW Cleopha M. Flora Maple Valley Schools SUPERINTENDENT — CARROLL J. WOLFF All students enrolled in grades K-12 in the Maple Valley Schools are scheduled to begin classes Tuesday, August 30, 1988. School will be In session a full day on Tuesday. Classes for elementary students will begin at 8:10 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:42 p.m. The morning kindergarten instructional program will begin at 8:10 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. and afternoon kindergarten students will begin at 11:50 a.m. until 2:35 p.m. with dismissal at 2:42 p.m. The hot lunch program will be in operation in all school buildings on Tuesday, August 30. The lunch price for elementary students will be 85‘, Jr.-Sr. High School students 90‘, and milk alone for students will cost 15*. Application forms for free and reduced priced lunches or milk are available in all school buildings. The cost of reduced priced lunches is 40* this school year. The free milk program is only for those kindergarten students who qualify under the state guidelines. Bus routes will mainly be the same as last school year. If you have any questions regarding kindergarten routes or general transportation, you should call Gerald Aldrich at the bus garage 852-9421. The following is the school calendar for the 1988-89 school year. 1988-1989 SCHOOL CALENDAR Opening Teachers’ Meeting Monday, Aug. 29 School Year Begins - All Day in Session .Tuesday, Aug. 30 Labor Day - No School Monday, Sept. 5 End of First Marking Period Friday, Oct. 14 Parent-Teachers’ Conferences - School in a.m. Only 1:00-4:00 p.m.. ........................................ .Wednesday, Oct. 19 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m Thursday, Oct. 20 1:00-3:00 p.m Friday, Oct. 21 Thanksgiving - No School Thursday, Nov. 24 End of Second Marking Period - No Schoo Friday, Nov. 25 Christmas Recess Begins - End of School Day Friday’ Dec. 16 School Resumes Monday, Jan. 2 End of First Semester - School in a.m. Onl Friday, Jan. 20 Records - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Second Semester Begins Monday, Jan. 23 No School - Possible Make-up Day Friday, Feb. 17 No School - President’s Day - Possible Make-up DayMonday, Feb. 20 End of Fourth Marking Period Friday, March 3 In-Service - School in a.m. Only Thursday, March 9 In-Service - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences - School in a.m. Only .Friday, March 10 Conferences 1:00-3:00 p.m. No School - Possible Make-up Day Friday, March 17 Good Friday - No School - Possible Make-up Day .. Friday March 24 Spring Recess Begins - at End of School Da y Friday March 31 School Resumes Monday, April 10 End of Fifth Marking Period Friday April 21 Memorial Day - No School ......... Monday, May 29 Last Day of School - School in a.m. Only Onl Friday June 9 Records - 1:00-3:00 p.m. Possible make-up days: February 17, February 20, March 17, March 24 Good Friday - half day possible.' If it is necessary to add additional days to meet the full requirements for receiving full state aid, said days shall be added beginninq Monday June 12, 1989. Harley Marsh of Hastings, daughter, Susan Flora of Beverly Hills, California; son and daughter-in-law, William and Diane Flora of Zeeland, son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Sharon Flora of Holland; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. The Rosary was recited Friday, August 12, in the Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13,1988 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Faye E. Marshall, 73, of 6570 Maple Grove Road, Nashville passed away Friday, August 12,1988 at the Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Marshall was bom on October 11, 1914 in Boyne City, the daughter ofGlen and Lavina (Strong) Osborn. She was raised in the Cheboygan and Petoskey areas and attended schools there. She graduated from Petoskey High School in 1930 and went on to attend Business College in South Bend, Indiana. She was married to Cecil Marshall on February 22,1954 in Vermontville. They lived in the Vermontville and Nashville area for over 30 years. She was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek as stenographer for 20 years retiring in 1979. She previously worked as a clerk for the Emmett Company Draft Board during World War II and as secretary for the administrator Knoll of Grass Lake and H. of Little Traverse Hospital in James Knoll of Nashville; 11 Petoskey. She was a member grandchildren and 12 great of A.A.R.P. Mrs. Marshall is survived by grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; one sister, a son, Francis Roy Knoll in Betty Washbume ofPetoskey; three sisters-in-law, Agnes 1986. Graveside services will be (Ovid) Price and Geraldine held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Price both of Nashville and August 16, 1988 at Lakeview Arlene Hefflebower of Wood­ Cemetery in Nashville, with land; many nieces and the Rev. Mary Curtis officiat­ nephews. Funeral services were held ing. Burial will be at Lakeview Monday, August 15, 1988 at Cemetery meeryn in Nashville. asve. Arrangements were made the Vogt Chapel of Wren by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Thomas Voyles offi­ Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions ciating. Burial was in the may be made to the Putnam Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions Library Children’s Wing may be made to the Nashville’s Fund. Putnam Library Fund. Kenneth Buskir Full Military services were HASTINGS - Kenneth sin; one step-son, David RathBuskirk, 62, of 504 E. Center sack of Grand Rapids; eight held Wednesday, August 10, Street, Hastings passed away grandchildren; three great 1988 at Fort Custer National Saturday, August 6, 1988 at grandchildren; three brothers, Cemetery in Battle Creek. Pennock Hospital. Everett Buskirk of Niles, Burial was at the Fort Custer Mr. Buskirk was born on Richard Buskirk of Hastings National Cemetery in Battle July 9,1926 in Eckford Town- and Dale Buskirk of Martin; Creek. ^Memorial contributions ship, Calhoun County, Michi- three sisters, LaBerta Foote of gan, the son of Howard and Hooper, June Korreck of may be made to the American Alma (Belden) Buskirk. He Grand Rapids and Mae Rose of Diabetes Association. was raised in Calhoun and Wayland. Arrangements were made Allegan Counties and attended He was preceded in death by by the Wren Funeral Home of schools there. He also attended one sister, Marjorie Buskirk. Hastings. Wayland High School. He came to Hastings in 1971 from Grand Rapids. He lived previ­ ously in the Wayland area for FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and surplus Groceries many years. He was a Veteran and Built Foods ofWorld War II, serving in the 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. United States Army. or svi miles west of m-so OPSH: 9 a.m. to ■ p.m. — Closed Sundays He was married to Cleo C. Kuehl on August 3, 1957. He Wyler’s Chase & Sanborn was employed at Grand Rapids Alloy for 15 years, retiring in DRINK MIX COFFEE 1979. He had previously work­ ed as a pipe liner for VanOrden 13 & VanEss Company for many oz. years. 5 Flavors* Unsweetened Mr. Buskirk is survived by Pearl Ju Ju Raspberry his wife, Cleo; two sons, BARLEY Howard Buskirk of Athen, CANDY Georgia and Edward Buskirk of San Francisco, California; one step-daughter, Mary i Bower ofSheboygan, Wiscon- 63< 89£ Ralston Lost & Found LOST: Tabby cat, male, cream/ yellow color. Francis SL, Nash­ ville area. Childrens pet. Reward. 517-852-0988 after 6pm. CEREAL Clark’s Teaberry GUM Almond Delight 8 /$lOO Of ■ 1%-oz. 10 pk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 7 Eugene Dalman______ Oil and gas exploration heats-up in country SS S ho !Sn SS ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA son-in-law, Barbara and - Eugene Dalman, 78, of Bernard Bedford, daughter and Englewood, Florida and son-in-law, Mary and Wayne formerly of Hastings passed Roush, daughter, Jacqueline acres. questions is how does the to S2.5 million dollars each. By Allen P. Krizek “Typical” production away Thurday, August 11, Tebo, all of Hastings; eight County Extension Director The Prairie du Chien for­ rural landowner share in the 1988 in Florida. figures for a new well in the mation has produced only gas phenomenal financial yields. grandchildren; nine great After nine months of Salina-Niagaran is 100 barrels to date. When this gas is The answer relates directly to Mr. Dalman was bom on grandchildren; one brother, feverish land leasing by the oil ofoil per day for 330 days per drawn up to the ground sur­ the signed leasing agreement January 18, 1910 in Hudson­ Amos Dalman of Bitely; one companies, two or three wells year (i.e., 10 percent face, however, some ofit con­ between the landowner and ville, Michigan, the son of sister, Estella Huxtable of are set to be drilled in the downtime for maintenance). Theodore and Wilhelima Freemont; several nieces and Mulliken area. denses into a light hydrocar­ the oil company. Neighbors At $20 per barrel, which is bon liquid, like propane. This negotiate differently and nephews. (Slabbecome) Dalman. According to the Geological about the current selling “condensate” is a valuable therefore their proceeds from He was married to Ellen He was preceded in death by Survey Division of the price, this well would yield product too, and some deep a successful well will also be Dekker on June 30,1934. They one grandson, Donald Tebo Michigan Department of $660,000 for the first year. resided in Hastings for many and one sister, Mildred wells have produced a con­ different. Natural Resources, approx­ The second geological for­ siderable amount. years until taking up residence Vandenbosch. A new Extension Bulletin, imately 800 new wells are mation that has drawn a lot of in Florida in 1977. He was Services will be announced “Typical” new well pro­ E-2121, “Oil and Gas drilled each year. The odds attention in Michigan recently employed at the E.W. Bliss at a later date. duction figure for a Prairie du Royalties: Look Before You for success in an amply ex­ Company for 44 years. Arrangements were made plored area is about one in is the Prairie du Chien Chien well is 1,000 Mcf of Lease” sorts out the different horizon. It is deeper than the gas per day for 350 days of between signing bonus, Mr. Dalman is survived by by the Wren Funeral Home of five or 20 percent. Salina-Niagaran. Only about production per year (gas wells royalties and new language in his wife, Ellen; daughter and Hastings. There are two geological five percent ofthe wells being require less maintenance time leases. It compares to two formations which interest the drilled in Michigan are into per year than oil wells). The neighbors who negotiated dif­ June R. Franklin oil and gas companies. The the Prairie de Chien, but this current price is about $2.40 ferently and the different net first is the Salina-Niagaran Mrs. Franklin is survived by NASHVILLE - June R. new target zone has been a per Mcf, so this typical well returns. The bulletin is geologic formation, which has Franklin, 53, of 9770 Butler her husband, Harold; son and source of excitement ever would yield $840,000 in the available for 45 cents from the been the target of over 50 per­ since 1980 when it yielded first year. Road, Nashville passed away daughter-in-law, David and Eaton County Cooperative cent of the wells drilled in Thursday, August 11, 1988 at Darla Franklin, two sons, Michigan’s first deep well Extension Service, 126 N. Now that some of the basics Michigan over the last ten Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Dennis and Douglas Franklin, discovery (the Dart-Edwards for wells in Michigan are Bostwick Street, Charlotte, years. Oil is usually the Mrs. Franklin was bom on all ofNashville; one grandson; well in Missaukee County). understood, the often asked MI 48813-1497. primary product from these Most of the Prairie du February 7, 1935 in Howell, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis wells, but gas is in solution the daughter of Lewis and Ruth Gearhart of Howell; three Chien wells are 10,000 to with the oil. The average (Lawrence) Gearhart She was brothers, Harley Gearhart of depth runs between 4,500 feet 13,000 feet deep. Generally, the drilling units are 640 raised in Howell and attended Tennessee, Lowell Gearhart of and 7,000 feet. acres, but the Michigan DNR schools there. She graduated Fenton and Steve Gearhart of The cost ofdrilling a typical from Howell High School and Indiana and one uncle, Floyd well in the Salina-Niagaran is has allowed a few wells to be went on to attend Houghton Gearhart of Lake Odessa. about $350,000 to $500,000 drilled on 320 acre drilling Funeral services were held College in New York. and it takes three to four units. The deep Prairie du She was married to Harold Monday, August 15, 1988 at weeks. The drilling unit — the Chien wells usually take six Franklin on June 3, 1961 in the Nashville Church of The spacing of wells are regulated months to drill and cost anywhere from $1.5 million Howell. She was employed at Nazarene with Rev. Thomas by the DNR — is usually 80 the Hastings First United Voyles and Rev. James Sher­ We have Central Methodist Church as secretary man officiating. Burial was at ffirrnnmwnnnnnnnnTffnTnTnnnnnnnnnnnrnnTnniTO for 6 years. She also served as the Ellis Cemetery. AIR CONDITIONING Memorial contributions secretary for the Eastern may be made to the June R. District of the Nazarene Church for 17 years. She was a Franklin Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made member of the Nazarene by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Church. Funeral Homes in Nashville. Hessel and Madelyn Forest Janice Bailey has received her E.M.T. certificate. She have returned from a camping Myron F. Reynolds___ VERMONTVILLE has spent time in school and trip at Half Moon Lake in HASTINGS - Myron F. J. Reynolds of Dallas, Texas;, time as a part ofthe Vermont­ Gratiot County. Reynolds, 80, of709 N. Michi­ six grandchildren; two great ville Fire Dept. Janice is now gan, Avenue, Hastings, died grandchildren; two sisters, working at Hayes Green (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 Saturday, August 13, 1988 at Elsie Keeler and Irene Hayes Beach Hospital in the 144 SOUTH SK€€T PH jfe Pennock Hospital. both ofHastings; two brothers, emergency room. MCIMOHT'jllie. MlCHlCitn 49096 Mr. Reynolds was bom on Ray Reynolds and Hastings Our sympathy to the family December 28, 1907 in Hast­ and Gerald Reynolds of of Ollie Hole. Hole passed hashwuc (517)852-1717 ings Township, Barry County, Kansas City, Kansas; many away Saturday, Aug. 12. the son of Fredrick and Belle nieces and nephews. Qur sympathy to John and He was preceded in death by Cheryl Stidham. Their three (Vrooman) Reynolds. He was CONSIDERING SELLING? WE HAVE HAD LOTS OF RECENT SALES - PLEASE CALL a life-long Barry County resi­ three brothers and one sister. children and Mrs. Stidham Sr. SO WE CAN VISIT WITH YOU ABOUT MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY THIS SUMMER! dent and attended Hastings Funeral services will be held perished in a house fire Sun­ schools. Wednesday, August 17, 1988 day, Aug. 14. Mr. Stidham TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! He was married to Louise at 1:00 p.m., at the Wren Sr. had a heart attack and is a -NEW LISTING - Be your own boss! -JUST LISTED 140 acres with spring fed pond McDonald on July 23, 1930. Funeral Home, with the Rev. patient at Pennock Hospital in Newly remodeled and updated restaurant and access to private lake He was employed at the Hast­ Michael J. Anton officiating. Hastings. -Small town location — seating for approx. 60 -Good 3 bedroom, 2 story home with stone ings Manufacturing Company Burial will be at Hastings John, Cheryl and children -Call to see this great opportunity! fireplace and central air -Land contract terms (M-26) for 36 years, retiring in 1974. Riverside Cemetery. -Basement barn and pole barn lived in Vermontville at one (F-14) -Great hunting and fishing area Mr. Reynolds is survived by Memorial contributions time and John was a former his wife, Louise; one daughter, may be made to a charity of police officer for Dorothy Bowles of Virginia one’s choice. Vermontville. Beach, Virginia; a son, Myron • Hair Toning • Tanning L "wi Man? Vermontville news ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop • 726-0330 A Fi!IB^J311'SK bPM.lrt 8 pt HtfttWte' iWas, telajiiMf (w| SHa, Hrtte itaSteltapfe ntai tad Mita fei tl IHtW Dita tata f tapswi iftfettj ijftfafc! WIIIM jgeond$llipl'l5^ | «**"*-»« I «**"*- !0f*—IS* 1 Business Services imum-t®* FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley. LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100. TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 JW0 Dish ’ii Dat By Dave Liebhauser Q: I have a lot of trees in my yard. Can I still have a Satellite dish? Dave: It depends on where the trees are. You must have clear visibility to the south, southwest. 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Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS I -CHURCH BUILDING located in Nashville -Three floors of living space -Lots of potential -Only $24,900 with land contract terms (M-24) — VACANT LAND — -GREAT FAMILY HOME with four bedrooms and 2 baths -Fireplace, open stairway, family room, living and dining rooms -Priced in only the lower $40's (N-23) L-82. 69.71 ACRES that can be divided into five L-85. LOOKING FOR A BUILDING SITE? Approx. 67. acres of high land with creek as back bound­ ary. Already perked! Priced to sell! parcels. Nice location and land contract terms. L-83. APPROX. 46 ACRES with super woods and flowing stream. Low down payment. CALL NOW ABOUT THESE AND THE MANY OTHER PROPERTIES WE HAVE TO SHOW YOU! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 8 Household toxic waste pickup called success by Jean Gallup Area residents brought nearly 1,500 pounds of pesticides and household toxic wastes to a Hastings collection site during last Wednesday’s pilot program to encourage safe disposal of such substances. The event, held at the fire station parking lot, was the result of local efforts to secure a research grant from the Michigan Toxic Substance Control Commission (MTSCC) to hold the pick-up and disposal of hazardous waste from Barry County residents. Drug and Laboratory Disposal Company from Plainwell, who handled the disposal of the poisons, reported 1,435 pounds of pesticides and toxic substances were turned in from 59 households and the cost to process the chemicals will be approximately $5,000. “The results of statistics gathered at the pick-up will be used to project costs for the state based on pilot programs such as this,” said Charles Cubbage, executive secretary MTSCC. “We want to demonstrate the costs of disposal. If we learn to minimize the expense of it, we can help start local programs. Local effort is always best,” he added. “We thought it was a real success,” said Robert Shaf­ fer, environmental health director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Cyanide, Chlordane, D.D.T., arsenic, oil-based paints, and trichlorethylene cleaners were turned in, he said. Shaffer agreed that future collection days should be the goal of local groups. “Ifwe could get a couple of them interested, there certain­ ly should be a combined effort to get behind such a pro­ gram,” he said. Shaffer cited the local effort to help carry out this collec­ tion; including the city of Hastings for the use of the parking lot and Hastings Sanitary Service for placing a dumpster in the lot. Co-sponsors and planners of the disposal program in­ cluded the district health department, the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, Recycling in Barry County (RiBC), J-Ad Graphics, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the city of Hastings and the Michigan Department of Public Health. “Toxic substances are a part of our world. They have been produced in the past and many will be in the future,” said Shaffer. “It is important that they be handled safely, both for our own and future generations’ sakes," he continued. “We do not know everything about what toxic substances can do and that is, ofcourse, a source of anxiety. “But, we can keep up-todate by being informed on toxic substance problems through the media,” he added “We can promote public education about toxic substances and work for legislation that insures better control of these substances,” he said. The Cooperative Extension Service of Michian State University defines toxic substance as chemical substances that may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or to the environment. If you have questions con­ cerning what is toxic or about the disposal of hazardous wastes, call the Barry-Eaton Distric Health Department at 945-9516. Surplus commodity recertification planned In Barry County, USDA food distribution is every other month to people of low income. Included in the pro­ gram are cheese, butter, cor­ nmeal, rice, flour, honey and milk which are made available bi-monthly throughout the year. Throughout August, and until Sept. 9, county residents are encouraged to apply or up­ date expired or expiring cards. This will prevent slow moving lines during the Sept. 13 distribution. County residents may recertify at the | K. 'A MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer WinegSF, GRI'Groduofe Realtors Institute housing opportunities EQUAL "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,7001 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman (N-275) St., priced to "sell" NASHVILLE PRICE ■ REDUCED!! TWO-FAMILY $27,500. Each unit has a newer kitchen & bath and large living rooms. One could have 4 bedrooms, the other 2 or 3 bedrooms. Large lot with mature shade. This is a good investment. (N-197) JUST LISTED IN NASHVILLE ■ Older 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, natural woodwork & hardwood floors, library with French doors, 1 '/2 baths. Call now to make appoint­ ment to see. (N-282) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. DOC OVERHOLT................... DONSTEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAVOLI.............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST .. 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 ........ 852-1543 NASHVILLE - WITH NEW DECK ■ $22,500 - 3 bedrooms, many newer improvements! Good starter home. Would trade equity for lake property in Six Lakes area. (N-259) FREEPORT - Well built older 2 story home, 4 bedrooms, large corner lot. Nice family home in small community. (X-FPT) VACANT PARCELS: VACANT LAND ■ EDGE OF VILLAGE • bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) BUILT IN 1972 8 rooms total, family room w/fireplace in basement, Andersen win­ dows, some appliances included. Call for appointment to see! (N-276) contract terms. Call Doc. (VL-280) 12 ROLLING ACRES FOR BUILDING SITES - Partially wooded. Pos­ sibility for pond. Land contract terms. (VL-272) montville, some creek, rolling, good site, has barn. Good Price $14,500. woods, building location. (VL-124) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Wions celebrate 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict are holding an open house at their home, 9495 Round Lake, Vermontville, in honor of the the silver an­ niversary of Leroy and Iris Wion, of North Manchester, Ind., on Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. FULLER HEIGHTS - RANCH HOME 5 ACRES - Blacktop road. Land APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ DUE TO RECENT SALES, WE ARE IN NEED OF ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES TO SELL — HOMES, FARMS, VACANT LAND PARCELS Eves Community Action Agency Office, Monday through Fri­ day, 8 a.m. till noon and 1-5 p.m. Phone 948-4883. When applying for an ex­ pired cards, applicants must present proof of income, birth date and Social Security number for all household members. Applications should bring proof for each item of income, such as one month of pay stubs (full or part-time employment), land contract balance and percent of in­ terest, farmland or rental pro­ perty charges, certificates of deposit and unemployment card or check stubs. Proof for Social Security, SSI, pensions or disability may be copies ■ of checks, direct deposit or monthly determination statements. Social Service grants may be ‘ * needs ’ ’ statement, current medicaid card or grant amount. Income criteria per month for eligibility is as follows: (Household size, 60 yrs. and under, 60 yrs. and older respectively.) 1 - $625, $769; 2 - $837, $1,031;; 3 - $1,050, $1,292; 4 - $1,262, $1,553. For each additional member add $2,548, $3,136. “COUNTRY HOME’’ on 4.59 ACRES (more land available), south of Nashville. Many newer im­ provements, great home for a large family, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms. Listed at $52,900. CH-161) VACANT PARCELS: 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash- ville. Listed at $35,000, contract terms. (VL-227) Thank You CARD OF THANKS A very special thank you to Doug Hansbarger and Ray Hick­ ey for their thoughtfulness and their kindness for having found and returned to me my mother’s gold wedding band she lost 'll years ago in her garden. Miracles do happen once in a while ____________ Sara Scott CARD OF THANKS We extend our sincere appre­ ciation to the Vermontville Fire Department and other surround­ ing fire departments along with neighbors and friends who fought our recent bam fire. While we certainly feel the loss, we are grateful there were no injuries and the other bam and feeding shed were saved. Bud & Audrey Ommen & Family. Barry County Fair 'Blanket Trophy winners’ named The prsentations of Blanket Trophies of winners at the harness races at the 1988 Barry County Free Fair were as follows: On Saturday, The Mirrors Image Trophy of Nashville was won by Sixth Son, bay gelding 4 year old pacer, owned by Fortunes Way Farms of Manchester, Mich, and driven by Dave Knorpp. The Dawn Lee Kennels Trophy of Plainwell, was won by Quick Seal, brown gelding 4 year old trotter, owned and driven by Charles Johnson of Holland, Mich. The National Bank of Hastings Trophy was won by Lucky Gal, bay mare, 2 year old trotter, a new track record for 2 year old Filly Trot. Owned by Dick Bailey of Athens, N4ich., and driven by Jerry Redmond of Burlington. The Farmers Feed Service Trophy of Hastings was won by H. L. Effie, bay mare, 3 year old pacer, owned by Lin­ da Stimer of Concord, Mich, and driven by Bart Stimer. The Al Peden Tack Shop Trophy of Martin, was won by Musical Lane, bay stud, 4 year old trotter, owned by Linda Stimer of Concord, Mich., and driven by Bart Stimer. The County Seat Lounge Trophy of Hastings was won by Malts A-J-Z, a bay Thank You NASHVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE THANK’S MERCHANTS The Nashville Little League Baseball & Softball would like to thank the following merchants for sponsoring a ball team this year: Carl’s Supermarket, Inc., Wheeler’s Marine, Maple Valley Concrete, Inc., Maple Valley Implement, Eaton Feder­ al, Nashville Hardware, Country Kettle, Diana’s Place, Hickey Electric, Joseph & Son’s, Muss­ ers Service, Maple Valley Stan­ dard, Kathy’s Crafts, Power’s Shell, Goodtime Pizza, Hecker’s Insurance, and Hasitngs City Bank. We would also like to thank the following for dona­ tions. Your support is Greatly appreciated: Nashville VFW 8260 Auxiliary, Nashville VFW Post 8260, Harold Christiansen, Ken & Sally Jo Affolder, Carl’s Supermarket, Inc., Nashville Hardware, Gunther Middlestate, and Kyle Christopher. We also thank all coaches and umpires for this season. And a special thank you to Sherill Herman for running the concession stand all year. Good job to everyone. gelding, 4 year old pacer, owned ,by Paul and Norma Zak of Howell, Mich., and driven by Mike Zak. On Monday, The Gibby’s Footlong Trophy of Mid­ dleville was won by Flying NRG, brown gelding, 3 year old pacer, owned by Norman and Karen Grace of Jackson, Mich., and driven by Norm Grace. The Little Brown Jug Saloon Trophy. of Hastings, was won by Girrich Ringer, bay gelding, 7 year old trot­ ter, owned by Chris Battle of Paris, Mich, and driven by Randy Brown. The Moose Lodge 628 Trophy of Hastings was won by Farthebest Crain, bay stud, 4 year old pacer and owned by Mary and Ilene Mapes of Hillsdale, Mich., and driven by Rex Mapes. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy of Hastings, was won by Superfine, bay gelding, 4 year old trotter, owned by Chuck and Tom Taylor of Kalamazoo, Mich., and driven by Randy Brown. The Varneys Stable Trophy of Nashville, was won by Double Stakes, chestnut stud, 12 year old pacer and owned by Tom DeLante of Horton, Mich., and driven by Jeff Stimer. Open your own beautiful retail store. You may select either a dis­ count shoe store (MENSWOMENS-CHILDRENS)ora maximum price Jean Sports­ wear Store, Large Lady Store or Infant to Pre-Teen Store. Nationally known brands, first quality merchandise that you can retail for 6.75 and up. • Andrew Geller • Evan Picone • Liz Claiborne • 9 West • Amalfi • Gloria Vanderbilt • Camp Beverly Hills • Lee • Jordache • Levi • Zena • Organically Grown and many more. Your cash “$” investment of $14,900.00 to $26,900.00 includes begining inventory, training and fixtures. Call anytime. Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 9 The American Red Cross to hold blood drive The Nashville Chapter is holding a special blood drive on Aug. 23, 1988 and needs at least 70 people to give an hour of their time to help reach its goal of 60 units. “During the summer, we need more donors to help keep the blood supply adequate,” Local couples grand­ daughter named outstanding student Outstanding Colle ge Students of America is pleas­ ed to announce that Heidi L. Mason has been selected as a new member because of outstanding merit and accomplishment as an American college student. Heidi is the grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mason, Nashville. says Sue Fawley. “There are more critical traffic accidents and more people scheduling elective surgeries in the sum­ mer when recuperation is easier.” Those two factors increase the need for blood, added Mrs. Fawley. Since many donors are on vacation and traveling, the American Red Cross would like to see some new donors at the blood drive, according to Sue Fawley. The blood drive will be held at the Nashville United Methodist Church on N. State St. from 1 to 6:45 p.m. “We want people to note that the upper age limit for donors has been raised to 72 years,” says Fawley. “So if any seniors stopped giving blood in the last couple of years because of the previous age limit, we welcome them back.” Those who want to donate blood must be between the ages of 17 and 72, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Children’s class will teach basketweaving in Vermontville Children attending the third special craft class from 2-4 p.m. at the Vermontville Museum this Saturday will l.earn the art of bas ke twea vi ng. Teaching this popular craft will be Paula Cole. The Vermontville Historical Society is very grateful to the special artists in the community who give so generously of their time to keep this program, available each summer. Thank You NOTE OF THANKS Brumms 50th anniversary An open house will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2-5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Building in Nashville (M-66 at the south edge of town) to honor the 50th wedding anniversary of Bruce and Dorotha Brumm. The couple was married on Oct. 1, 1938, at the home of the bride's parents in Nashville. The Brumms have lived all of their married lives on a Centennial Farm north of Nashville. All friends and family are invited to come and share in their special day, but the couple requests no gifts. The celebration is being hosted by their children, Dr. Douglas and Phyllis Brumm of Calumet, and Jerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville. The couple also have five grandchildren. (8-16) *Hib wilite i M± ixia m^if! Ittk MVM wpitiltw . Mi­ iWiM fa, Bn Ifa'Cte florasiV4jS» Ml Mi Rufatt fiaop City M । lili'M lijfcu (iW'tfll* H ii to iitiMj ft'ki'W1! lift W lift Iff rtwiw CteiM TimWiffl HfcCrfl jUjMtW? ^ji'ulft ilW* fcftiln mlujiti jdi^ [gBdsjnjaliirl idsyut ijrtW* MIS.W Riley to give concert at Nashville Baptist Gene Riley will appear in concert at Nashville Baptist Church, Sunday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. The public is invited and a freewill offering will be taken. Riley was born in East St. Louise, Ill., Feb. 17, 1928 and was born again in Ypsilanti, in the early summer of 1952. Music became a major part of Gene’s Christian life almost immediately and has continued to the present time. Gene and his wife, Jackie, are considered by their home church, the Saginaw Valley Baptist Church, to be staff evangelists. A ministry that finds them in a different church almost every weeked, very often two churches per weekend. Their weekdays are spent directing the work of their Advertising/Public Relations agency based in Saginaw. He Band Boosters wishes to thank all the parents who so kindly helped with serving lunches and supplying desserts at band camp August 1-5 at Maple Valley High School. A special thank you to our band director Dennis Vanderhoef and all our instructors, Kyle Cornish, Russ Hilton, LuAnne Stanton and Steve Bowen for all their time and dedication. A special congratulations to Dennis, Jill and Kristin Vanderhoef on the arrival of their brand new band member, Sara Ann Vanderhoef bom Aug. 6, weigh­ ing 7 pounds 6 ounces. A very special thank you to Sheri Reynolds who made ever­ thing run so smoothly all week. And to Carl's Super Market. But most of all to our Senior High Maple Valley marching band who worked and learned and marched under extremely warm conditions. We look forward to a wonderful marching season. VERMONTVILLE COMMUNITY CARACE SALE For more Information Call Ricki Hill 726-0282 or Doug Durkee at 726-1121 11499 Nashville Highway 257 Maple Street 264 S. Main Street 657 S. Main Street 172 Sherman Street Village Park Ponderosa Campground Behind Hardware - S. Main 390 Elm Street Sincerely, Nancy Brown Band Boosters Gene Riley has been a television per­ sonality for nearly a quarter of a century, and the state cam­ paign chairman and spokesman for the greater Michigan Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since 1972. STOCK REDUCTION SALE Hubbard 41% Sugarkist Beef Maker.......................... 50 lbs. - $3.00 Hubbard Beef Recharger 705.. 50 lbs ■ $3.25 Truimpth 8% Phosphorus Mineral Feed................. 50 lbs - $4.00 Truimpth Sugar Sweet Dried Molasses............. 50 lbs. - $3.50 Tuffy's Golden Chunks Dog Food..................... .—..25 lbs. - $7.50 QUANTITIES LIMITED! JIM & ERNIE'S Farm & Garden center 301 S. Main, Nashville, Ml • 852-0770 FIXODENT ACE COLD COMPRESS CLEARAS IL REGULAR OR VANISHING TINT .65 OZ OR CLEARASIL ADULT CARE .6 OZ. DENTURE ADHESIVE 1.5 OZ. OR FASTEETH ADHESIVE 1.75 OZ. FixodenV $O007 4" ATHLETICS BANDAGE . . 238 W. Main Street 187 Maple Street 527 S. Main Street 540 S. Main Street 134 East Second 314 North Main Street 243 East Main Street 8511 Nashville Hwy. -1 mi. East of Jr’s 212 Walnut Street OQ57 $-£83 SEA BREEZE NICE ’N EASY 4 OZ. FINAL NET HAIRSPRAY 4 OZ. 369 ASSORTED SHADES GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 70% 59 K # GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY STICK DEODORANT TOLNAFTATE CREAM is gm ,1 -2.5 OZ. REGULAR OR MUSK KLLS ATHJETF8 FOOT WJDOtnOtRMS SQ19 6 OZ. | -f COMPARE TO TINACTIN STICK COMPARE TO MENNEN GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY CHILDREN’S CHEWABLE NON ASPIRIN TABLETS COMPARE TO TYLENOL 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 Summer Hours June-July-August: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 10 tions were received: __Letter of application for the Fuller/Kellogg Principalship from Lynn Mengyan — Letter of resignation from Deb Riley, Special Education Teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School — New Business. — Letter from Deb Graszler requesting a leave of absence — New Business. — Mr. Wolff passed out pamphlets regarding the state lottery and education in schools. 6. Supt. Report: The Superintendent's report was given by Mr. Wolff. 7. Roof Repair Bids: The following roof repair bids for Phase II were opened by Secretary Brumm: Allied Roofing & Siding Company $115,000 Grand Rapids Alternate: 6 drains - $15.00 Regular Minutes BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building - Aug. 8, 1988 at 7:13 p.m. Present: W. Flower, D. Hawkins, 8. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, Sr., C. Wolff, J. Brumm. Absent: R. Ewing. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower.and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 18, 1988. Ayes: All present. Nays: None. Absent: Ewing. per lineal foot R. Ewing entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 3. Bills: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve the passing of bills payable from General Fund in the amount of $46,214.71. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 4. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Brumm to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following amounts: July 15................................... $17,176.16 July 29................................... $17,610.94 Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Communications: The following communica- Borner Restoration Sheriff Goslin Battle Creek Norman Davis Builders Kieff's Roofing 10. 11. Garage Sale ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma, and FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take the classes for a small fee. — Classes Begin September 12, 1988 — ■ ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Thornapple Lake Estates (Mead-o-Acres) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing — Flexible Hours — EVENING CLASSES (Maple Valley High School) 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. — Evening Classes Start September 19, 1988 — Basic Office Skills Various Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processor New Office Procedures, and more $82,048 All bids were referred to Architect Randy Case for review: Mr. Case will report back to Mr. Wolff. Principal Contract - President Flower reported that Dr. Schug denied the contract which had been offered to him for the Principalship at Fuller-Kellogg. Leave of Absence: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to grant a leave of absence for Fuller Teacher Deb Graszler beginning August 29; she will be using her accumulated sick leave days and return to work September 19, 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to accept Special Education Teacher Debra Riley's letter of resignation. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Ron Carpenter resigning from his volunteer posi­ tion of Assistant Varsity Football Coach. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to accept his resignation. Ayes: All. Motion carried. • MAPLE VALLEY • MONDAY $99,727.33 Stanton 9. Social Studies Office Update includes: $113,886 Alternate: 6 drains - $2,000 Hastings 8. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation $148,946 Lansing TUESDAY Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Record Keeping Auto Mechanics Welding and Machine Shop WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Sewing — CALL OR STOP IN! — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday CALL - 852-9275 2 DAY GARAGE SALE: Aug. 19 & 20, from 9 to 6pm, 4 miles south of Nashville on comer of M-66 and Assyria Rd. Bikes, toys, 14” tires with rims and hubs, boys clothes size 5-7, girls sizes 8-10, womens sizes 12-14, mens dress shirts and jeans. HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE: at the Deckers. 993 Gerke Dr. on north side ofThomapple Lake at Pleasent Shores. Clothing, furniture, computer, televisions, lots of items. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 19, 20 & 21, from 9am to 5pm.__________________ VERMONTVILLE, 3 garage sales, 500 block of South Main, Aug. 16 & 17, 9am to 5pm. Canning jars, food processor, teenage clothes, bicycle, barbeque, set of flat silver, sheets, blankets, etc. YARD SALE: 2 family, 9-5, Fri., Aug. 19 and Sat, Aug. 20, Armstrong flute, bookcase waterbed, 2 sewing machines and many more items. 4731 S. Hager Rd. between Vermontvil­ le and Nashville. 12. Tax Levy: Afterr Superintendent Wolff explained the tax levy, a motion was made by Viele, supported by Ewing to approve the millage levy and taxes for the 1988 levy as follows: 8.3 mills allocated........ $496,689.44 20.71 mills extra voted ..1,239,329.91 $1,736,019.35 1.35 mills Debt Retirement Levy.....................................$80,828.26 Roll call vote: Ayes: Viele, Stewart, Pino, Hawkins, Ewing, Brumm, and Flower. Nays: None. Motion carried. 13. Vo-Ag: After consideration of a request from Vocational Agriculture teacher Gordon Swinson regarding financial assistance for conti conti-­ nued development of the land laboratory which was due to crop failure; a motion was made by Pino, supported by Stewart to authorize pay­ ment of the outstanding bills of the land laboratory (approx. $500). Ayes: All. Motion carried. There was consensus of the board to further support the program. Mr. Wolff will review the internal handling of the bills with Bill Watson and school auditor. 14. Sp. Ed. Teacher: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to support Mr. Doozan's recommendation and extend a teaching con­ tract (one year probationary) to Bernadine Hynes as Maplewood special education (LD) teacher for the 88-89 school year; contract salary $23,163. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 15. Elementary Art: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve Mr. Doozan’s recommendation and extend a teaching con­ tract (two year probationary) to Marcia Matevich as elementary art teacher for the 88-89 school year; contract salary $16,640. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 16. Milk Bids: Secretary Brumm opened the following milk bids: Lansing Dairy Roelof Dairy White (Whole) .148 White (Whole) 1395 1295 White - 2% White-2% .1375 Chocolate - 2% .148 Chocolate - 2% Motion made by Ewing, supported by Pino to accept the low bid from Lansing Dairy; Whole White .1395; 2% white. 1295; and 2% chocolate .1375. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 17. Bread Bids: Secretary Brumm opened the following bread bids: Interstate Brands (Butternut) Schafer 20 oz. white .51 20 oz. white .67 24 oz. white .71 24 oz. white .69 24 oz. wheat .73 .67 20 oz. wheat 12 pack hamburg .72 12 pack hamburg .71 8 pack hot dog .59 12 pack hot dog .72 6 count sub buns .79 6 count sub buns 1.02 After receiving bids with Head Cook Lois Gardner from the Jr.-Sr. a motion was made by Pino, supported by Stewart to accept the bids from Schafer. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 18. Lunch Prices: Motion made by Brumm, sup­ ported by Viele to approve the lunch and milk prices for the 1988-89 school year as follows (remain the same as last year): Continued on next page— SPECIAL MEETING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD Wednesday, August 17,1988 Township Hall — 7:30 P.M. Agenda: Hire appraisal help Fire & Amb. extra voted millage renewal ■mis hamware B OPEN SUM IIM �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. August 16. 1988 — Page 11 X HS?s S XV ns77s*%%, % ss Ass it* iS%$ Sx% %$ 'W tW**x% ss .t t sst SwS l ^>1>S<^ qatlife dykui? l**^£ B 1/ Elementary students Jr.-Sr. High School students... Adults Reduced price student lunches Student milk alone Adult milk alone Ayes: All. Motion carried. 19. Federal Guidelines: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to approve the federal guidelines as related to the hot lunch program for 88-89 school' year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 20. Board of Directors: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Pino to nominate Gilbert E. Apps to serve on the Michigan Association of School Board Director from Group III. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Pino, supported by Stewart to nominate Beverly Tean Bookwaiter to serve on the Michigan Association of School Board; At-Large Director. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to nominate Leon Neeb to serve on the Michigan Association of School Board; At-Large Director. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Brumm, supported by Pino to nominate Kenneth W. Strong to serve on the Michigan Association of School Board; At-Large Director. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 21. Reading Program: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Pino to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and contract with Lakewood Schools to have Jim DeHoag work in the Maple Valley elementary reading program during the 1988-89 school year; approximate cost $10,306.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 22. Citizens Advisory: Mr. Steve Boggess, Co­ Chairperson of the Citizens Advisory Facilities and Equipment Committee, and Mr. Larry Hook gave an informative presentation to the Board. 23. Student Ins.: Motion made by Brumm, sup­ ported by Ewing to approve G-M Underwriters, Inc. as agent for the student insurance prog­ ram, rates for students will be as follows for the 88-89 school year: Comprehensive Plan Standard Plan $22.00 $8.00 98.00 51.00 School time coverage 24 hour coverage M.Mi(bW. faty lw ml ft |Wtt: eW ii| Wet ft fl taililt I ft .11 lloift I •tel J) iftutal £ hotdog fl II^M $.85 ..$.90 $i 40 $.40 $.15 $.25 Optional dental coverage 6.00 6.00 Optional Football 99.00 52.00 Life ($10,000 Benefit) 30.00 30.00 The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States will be the underwriting com­ pany. Ayes! All. Motion carried. 24. Bus Driver: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Aldrich's recommen­ dation and extend a bus driver contract to Jodi VanAlstine to drive route 86B out of Nashville for the 88-89 school year. Ayes: All. Motion (site JI WsM receiving Hs li tai M I* carried. 25. Asst. Varsity Football Coach: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Pino to approve Athletic Director Ed Sampson's recommendation of assistant varsity football coach - Volunteer Bob Harvey for the 88-89 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 26. Fuller-Kellogg Principalship: There was discus­ sion regarding filling the position of Fuller/ Kellogg Principal. There was general agree­ ment the Board would follow current policy and mandate the residency. As stated in board policy, Mr. Wolff along with any designated building principals will interview all candidates from within and report back to the board. 27. Adjournment: Motion made by Viele, supported by Ewing to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:46 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education CASTLETON TOWNSHIP MINUTES Regular meeting held Aug. 3; Present N. Rasey; J. Jarvie; S. Bishop. Absent: J.W. Cooley; L. Pixley. General Fund Balance: $72,582.21; Block Grant $19,243.54; Fire Vot. $16,969.00; Amb. Vot. $39,533.68; Township Imp. $73,875.12; Cemetery Perp. Care $201.54, #2 $25.73. Bills paid: Bros Inc. ..... $130.21 Consumers Power 56.83 Junta Jarvie........ 494.00 Village of Nash 15.68 Rose Heaton....... .61.00 Belva Barry 56.00 Cast./M.G/N. Recycle ............................ 1000.00 Carls 35.95 J.W. Cooley 619.22 Doubleday PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. The Eaton County 4-H Smail Animal Association hosted their second annual “Buyer’s Dessert Social” on Monday, Aug. 15. The social was held to give a big thanks to everyone who purchased animals at the 1988 4-H Fair Small Animal Sale and those who assisted the association. Presented a plaque in honor of his outstanding service to the small animal project and association was Dale Youngs of Potterville. Youngs has been rabbit superintendent for nine years and assistant poultry superintendent previous to that. He was also the rabbit and poultry leader for Vermontville Jr. Farmers for three years. Junia Jarvie..... .71.01 Doubleday Bros 117.60 Sharon Bishop 66.00 90.00 Don Sopjes Hastings City Bank..484.39 Loretta Pixley 446.21 Robert Frolich 395.83 Ada Yaudes 61.00 Phyllis Rizor.. .61.00 Michigan Bell 28.32 Community Development Block Grant Bills: Small animal members says ’thanks' to buyers Eaton Co. Reg. Deed 14.00 F.V. Music Cent...., 212.66 Ross Weber.............110,000.00 Barry Co. R. Deed.... ...... 14.00 W.S. Darley Co 572.04 Cheryl Storey............ 1409.80 Barry Co. Reg. Deeds 14.00 Triple A Builders 4226.91 Hastings City Bank... ..648.40 Audit report has been received — Copy available to see — contact Clerk. Motion passed to pay 2/3 cost of two 10'x24’ reinforced concrete slabs at the two end pads at the recycle facility. VERMONTVILLE Pee wee Football Sign-up August 18*6 p.m. GRADES 3 thru 8 at MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL CAll Jeff Carpenter 726-0387 ♦OVERSTOCK SALE* NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! August 18, 1988 • 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: June and Larry Decker have requested a special use permit and/or variance to place a mobile home on the property located at 696 East Street. The property is currently zoned R-2. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Summary MODEL 4210/36 •Tough Briggs & Stratton 10 hp engine with electronic ignition Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse BUY NOW AND SAVE! Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up MODEL4212H/36 Briggs & Stratton 1/C 12 hp engine with solid state ignition Hydrostatic transmission. Infinite speed choice with­ and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even. 36” cut out clutching Heavy solid steel frame. Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up 8 down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut LIST ‘2,124 Heavy solid steel frame LIST ‘2,649 * 1 4QQ SALE PRI CE | jT w W SALE PRICE SAVE *625 SAVE ♦600 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... MODEL5212G/42 •Tough Briggs & Stratton 12 hp Industrial/Commercial engine Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even, 42" cut Heavy solid steel frame LIST ‘2,579 Vermontville, Castleton and Maple Grove Township Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME­ OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant that they do NOT have to pay back. For additional infor­ mation, contact Cheryl Barth, at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 765-3742. OPEN Monday-Friday 7 to 7 Saturday 8 to 5 SALE PRICE MODEL 5212.5H/42 SAVE $500 •42" cut 3 blade, free floating mower for the nicest- looting lawn in town! Check our Special Prices on 16” and 20” hp Garden Tractors TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Convenient key electric start •Cushion seat is spring mounted, adjusts fore and aft for maximum comfort LIST ‘3,229 $2 499 SALE PRICE fcjTWW SAVE *730 �Th* Mopto Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday. August 16. 1988 — Page 12 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Create Ministries will make a special appearance at the Nashville Assembly of God church. Vacation Bible School coming to Nashville Assembly of God The Create Ministries will be presenting 5 nights of “The Life of Christ,’’ at the Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed St., August 22 thru 26 at 6:30 p.m. Boys and girls, you won't want to miss these exciting five nights. There will be stories such as, The Good Samaritan, Peter walking on the water, and more on the life o£ Christ. There will also be songs in sign language, and Rainbow Bloze the clown. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by a parent. Parents are welcome to attend this 5 days in the “Life of Christ.” “He came as God’s Gift.” Pastor says, “parents fill your cars and come learn of Jesus with your children.” New books at Putnam Public Library Alaska. Another historical novel by James Michener. Ex­ citing high points in the story of Alaska are brought to life with imagined characters among genuine participants in events of history. To Be The Best by Barbara Taylor Bradford. The saga that began with A Woman of Substance and continued with Hold The Dream is culminated in this novel. 77// We Meet Again. The ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Service ★Factory Authorized Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. Slate St, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! story of three women of mat­ chless daring by Judith Krantz. Angel Fire. A romantic fan­ tasy by Andrew Greeley. The India Fan. A tale of passion, betrayal and intrique, by Victoria Holt. Grave Yard Plots. The best short stories of Bill Pronzini. Fallen Hearts, by V. C. Andrews. The story of the Casteel family continues in this book. New Mexico. Another in the Wagons West series by Dana Fuller Ross. The Seafarers by William Stuart Long. The continuing story of The Australians. Extension Homemakers picnic set for Aug. 23 The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers have planned a picnic — Council meeting at Camp Frances in Charlotte, on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The picnic is open to the general membership and everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverages will be provided. This is an important meeting since duties for the Fall Extravaganza will be handed out to each study group. Be sure your group is represented. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. Rain is not a deteriorate since we will be under cover. Mena Wednesday, Aug. 17 Hot turkey sandwich, whip­ ped potatoes, green beans, white bread, oleo, oatmeal cookie, milk. Thursday, Aug. 18 Beef w/mushrooms, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Aug. 19 Chicken chopsuey, oriental veggies, sliced beets, rice, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Monday, Aug. 22 Barbeque pepper steak, peas and carrots, scalloped tomatoes, rice, oleo, sliced peaches, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Beefpepper steak, peas and carrots, scalloped tomatoes, rice, oleo, sliced peaches, milk. Events Wednesday, Aug. 17 Middleville—Karen Cooper from Consumers Power at 11:30. Nashville—Blood Pressure 10:45-12:00. Delton—Coranna Schragg Trio 12:15 Thursday, Aug. 18 Hastings—Karen Cooper from Consumers Power at 11: 30. Middleville—Joseph Oldz on Lonliness and Widowhood at 12:00. Friday, Aug. 19 Hastings—Popcorn. Monday, Aug. 22 Delton—The Hermenitt’s at 12: 15. Tuesday, Aug. 23 uzzle s Meals are available for those over 60 years of age, and spouse even if under 60. Suggested donation for Congregrate meals is $1 with food stamps accepted. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ vance for reservations. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan - Monday thru Friday. Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton; Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes­ day and Thursday. Mid­ dleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club Monday, Wednesday and Friday. , Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Drought reduces local crop yields Based on conditions reported by Michigan farmers as of August 1, yields of all crops are down from last season, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. The crops hardest hit by drought conditions this sum­ mer are com, oats and hay. Despite hot, dry conditions, soybeans, sugarbeets and dry beans are developing near normal. Acreage to be harvested or intended for harvest and final yield per acre are still uncertain for many crops. Individual forecasts of Michigan crops as ofAugust 1 are listed below. The CORN yield is forecast at 65 bushels per acre, 30 bushels below last year and the lowest yield since 1974. Reduction is due to the drought combined with record Folk Life Festival returns to Charlton Park The Folk Life Festival returns again to Charlton Park Village celebrating the arts, crafts and daily life of our pioneer ancestors. The 19th century restored village provides the perfect setting for this show to be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The past comes to life as you wander the streets of Charlton Park Village; you’ll hear the clang of the blacksmith hammer; watch young people press cider; smell the aromas of freshly baked cookies; and taste our homemade goodies such as hand-cranked ice cream. Demonstrations include lye soap making, bobbin lace, quilting, rag hooking, rope making, and much, much more. Visit our pie tent for good old-fashioned homemade pie. Listen to the dulcimers and fiddlers, join the square dancers, or participate in the sing-a-longs accompanied by the old church pump organ. See the antique gas and steam engines as they provide power to the 1890s sawmill and grist mill. Join us as we celebrate Michigan’s past in two funfilled days of nostalgia. Charlton Park is locatedjust off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For further information call (616) 945-3775. setting temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees for much of the summer. There are 1.6 million acres estimated for harvest as grain. Total pro­ duction is’ expected to be 44 percent below the 1987 harvest. SOYBEAN output is forecast at 33.9 million bushels, down 11 percent from last fall. Yield is set at 28 bushels per acre, 7 bushels below 1987. The DRY BEAN harvest is expected to total 2.75 million hundredweight ‘(cwt.), a decrease of 50 percent from last season’s crop. Yield i is placed at 1,100 pounds per acre. SUGARBEET production is forecast at 2.8 million tons, down 4 percent from last season. OATS production is forecast at 7.7 million bushels, a decrease of 55 per­ cent from last summer. The yield was placed at 35 bushels per acre,-' down 22 bushels from a year ago and the lowest yield since 1956. This year’s acreage harvested at 220,000 acres is the lowest it has been since estimates started in 1867. Total HAY production is setat 3.9 million tons, 11 percent below last summer. WINTER WHEAT production is up 27 percent from last season. Yield per acre is 8 bushels below last year, however, planted acreage increased for this year’s crop. SUMMER POTATO out­ put is forecast at 1.5 million hundredweight, 23 percent below last season. United States CORN pro­ duction is forecast at 4.48 billion bushels, down 37 per­ cent from last year’s crop. Yield is forecast at 78:5 bushels per acre. National SOYBEAN pro­ duction is forecast at 1.47 billion bushels, down 23 per­ cent from last year. The U.Si DRY BEAN crop is down 20 percent from last fall. 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Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 16, 1988 — Page 14 A forgotten cemetery Youth Corp, workers revive area grave yard by Shelly Sulser Finishing a job that began two years ago, Michigan Youth Corp workers Richard Moreno and Tom O’Brien of Vermontville have brought back to light the old, forgotton Vermontville Township Cemetery. Youth Corp supervisor Jim Lightner of Vermontville had the boys mowing, cutting, and weeding around the broken, weathered stones since their first day on the job, June 13, on the nearly two acres of ground west of town. “From looking at the stones, the first burial was in 1837,” Lightner observed about the grave yard that holds the remains of Vermont­ ville’s first settlers of 1836. Not only did the team clear away the brush and overgrowth of the cemetery, but worked to smooth out the low areas with fill dirt. Richard Moreno and Jim Lightner snip away some unwanted plants during their work outside of Ver­ montville this summer. WE CARRY... Nashville Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID ★FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIBSON * TAPPAN * IfOTPOINT *JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD at Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT l&mana, M . JENN AIR BBS rwwrth SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable & Reasonable softball team still ‘tops’ Dawn Morawski of "The law" women's softball team, coached by Bob Brumm, crosses home plate in her team's 18-2 win over Piston Ring. The Law is 14-2 and in first place in the Hastings Womens' League, 2'/i games ahead of James Electric. Games are played each Monday and Tuesday evening at Fish Hatchery Park. Jo ’s Wearhaus 222 S. Cochran St., Charlotte SPECIALS Boys & Student Wear 20-40% Off regular price price on Shorts, Tops and Shirts New Arrival of Student Wear Jeans — Cliffhanger, & Glacier Wash by Lee, Waist sizes 27" to 30" Levrs 501 & 505 Jeans 20% Off Waist Sizes 28" to 38". REGULAR PRICE Prices start from ... $28-$38 a savings of $5.60 & $7.60 Junior & Missy Jeans, Mini Skirts, Slacks and Sweaters up to 40% Off Check our Clearance Rack .. .$3°° b,Up Lightner hopes now, the township will maintain the cemetery to prevent it from returning to the former, neglected state. “I’m going to submit a bid to keep it mowed,” Lightner noted. “There’s no sense let­ ting it go to waste.” A former soldier himself, Lightner also feels the veterans buried in the cemetery, including Charles Miller from the U.S. Navy and R. Hooker from the War of 1812, should be honored along with the other deceased veterans on special occasions. He plans to search for historical military records to determine which graves should be decorated. Another job the Youth Corp Workers completed was the painting of the fence around the Woodlawan Cemtery, supervised by sexton Jack Rathbum. Youth Corp Worker Tom O'Brien of Vermontville uses a "weed eater” to clear parts of the old Vermontville cemetery. �the Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our Isife start with thefinest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of • WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience nnder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �HEBE r Quantity Rights Reserved Columbia's Sliced BACON Zx Breaded Z Chicken l-lb. pkg. Eckrich REGULAR FRANKS GROUND BEEF NUGGETS l-lb pkg. 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Main, Vermontville 726-0640 NEW SUMMER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DOUBLE CbUPONS EVERY WEDNESDAY DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50 50° or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-08-23.pdf d398b09333f5b765740bbdf0c6f9b277 PDF Text Text lCs PublicS Library Hastmgs ern'it N* 7 Church Street s« MI. 4905g Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The e Anaklejj^lji^Ney dlle. Vol. 117 - No. 3 — Tuesday, August 23, 1988 1UG241988 Maple Valley Schools will open T&isday/ A u g . 30 1 UG2 419 88 The 1988-89 school year for all students enrolled in grades K-12 in the Maple Valley Schools is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 30. School will be in session a full day on Aug. 30. Elementary students will begin at 8:10 a.m. and be dismissed at 2:42 p.m. The morning kindergarten instruc­ tional program will begin at 8:10 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The afternoon kindergarten will begin at 11:50 a.m. until 2:35 p.m. with dismissal at 2: 42 p.m. The Jr.-Sr. High School students will begin classes at 8:20 a.m. and students will be dismissed at 3: 03 p.m. The hot lunch program will Local man bound over on drug charges Nashville man Floyd Cousins, 28, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court last Monday after a preliminary examination in District Court, where he faced felony charges of delivering and manufacturing marijuana. Cousins, of 7300 Hager Rd., was arrested July 27 after officers found nearly 360 marijuana plants, valued at about $240,000, growing on the property of Cousins’ home. Also seized in the raid were several feet of garden hose and sprinklers used to irrigate two separate plots where the plants were growing. Cousins also was bound over to Circuit Court on a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana after a district court pre-trial held Aug. 15. He is free on bond. In other court business The Barry County Circuit Court trial for a Vermontville man charged with beating a Nashville woman March 11 has been adjourned to Sept. 26. The trial had been schedul­ ed for Aug. 15. Richard D. “Bud” Lowe, 33, faces five felony counts in connection with the case. He is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to do great bodily harm, which car­ ries a 15-year prison term maximum penalty; with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison; and three counts of firstdegree criminal sexual con­ duct, each of which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Lowe is lodged in the Barry County jail awaiting his trial. Vermontville Council opens well bids by Shelly Sulser Not planning to take action until Sept. 1, the Vermontville Village Council last week opened bids for a new north well to give road committee members a chance to verify the proposals and determine a recommendation. The council received bids for the project to replace the old well from Raymer Com­ pany Inc. of Grand Rapids, Katz Well Drilling Inc. of Ceresco and Hart Well Drill­ ing Co. of Mason. The apparent low bidder was Katz Well Drilling, estimating the total cost to dig the eight-inch well at $14,199. Hart Well Drilling Co. bid $16,257 and Raymer bid $20,305. There was little discussion on the bids by the council members. In other business, the trustees agreed to send a cer­ tified letter to a resident on the comer of Third Street and South Main who allegedly is in violation of a village or­ dinance regulating brush. The letter will state that if the brush is not cleaned up in five days, the village will clean it up and the resident will be billed for the time and equip­ ment used. Council members said they also are concerned about sup­ posed “junk” cars on the property. The council also voted to purchase two grates for the floor of the village garage for $135, a measure required by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA). The village garage was in­ spected by MIOSHA officials Aug. 8 and several violations were discovered, maintenance worker Monte O’Dell reported. Most- of the violations have been corrected, he said. begin bn Tuesday, Aug. 30 in all buildings. The price oflun­ ches this year will be 85 cents for elementary students and 90 cents for Jr.-Sr. High School students. Milk alone for students will cost 15 cents. Application forms for free and reduced priced lunches or milk are available in the office at all school buildings. The cost of reduced price lunches is 40 cents this school year. The free milk program is only for those kindergarten students who qualify under the state guidelines. The bus routes will basical­ ly be the same this school year as during the past school year. If you have any questions regarding transportation, you should call Gerald Aldrich at the bus garage 852-9421. All students who are new to the Maple Valley Schools should register with the building principal prior to the opening of school on August 30. Registration hours are 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. daily. Green junk car case rescheduled by Shelly Sulser An Aug. 17 Barry County Circuit Court hearing on an appeal by Nashville resident and business owner Sidney Green was postponed until Sept. 13. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming is expected at that time hear oral arguments and to make a ruling on Green’s appeal to a verdict handed down in February by District Court Judge Gary Holman finding him guilty of violating Nashville’s junk ordinance. In- the* meantime, Green continues to keep the “objec­ tionable” vehicles and machinery in the yards of his residence and business. The owner of R&F In­ dustries, Green was first pro­ secuted by the village in April of 1987 for violating Or­ dinance No. 10-9-86, which governs the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment or parts thereof. Village officials contend Green is violating the or­ dinance by keeping nearly 20 inoperable vehicles and a large amount of machinery outside his business at 230 S. Main St. while another 11 The cars in front of R&F Industries in Nashville re­ main in place while owner Sidney Green and village officials await an appeal in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 13. cars are parked in his yard at and enforce laws, he said. 255 Fuller St. According to the provisions But Green maintains the law ofthe ordinance, adopted Oct. is unconstitutional because it 9, 1986, inoperable vehicles does not allow for pre-existing may remain outside of an conditions and has disregard­ enclosed building for no more ed at least three citations than 15 days. Any vehicle issued by the Nashville police stored outside that is dismantl­ department, officials have ed or does not have a current said. registration is deemed Barry County District Court inoperable. Judge Gary Holman ruled, The village then filed the however, that the ordinance is charges against Green after he not unconstitutional because refused to remove the the village has the right to pass Continued on next page Barry County Christian School to open new doors At the start of the school year, a former area school will have new buildings on a new site under a new name with a new principal and a new teacher, but with most of the same students. After a 1987 merger bet­ ween Hastings Christian Schools and the Nashville Christian Academy, the Barry County Christian School will open its doors at the corner of McKeown Road and M-79 on Aug. 30. Principal Ken Oosterhouse said officials from the school wanted to move to a site bet­ ween the two communities. The new site is two miles within the Hastings School District, he said, and classes will be conducted in seven mobile units. The merged schools operated out of the former Hastings Christian School building near the cor­ ner of Welcome Road and M-43 during the 1987-88 school year. Two of the portables were used by the school last year. Three were purchased from the Eaton Rapids school district and two others from the Thornapple Kellogg schools. Last year’s enrollment totalled 65 students, and Oosterhouse says he an­ ticipates about the same number this year. Andrea Schmidt of Hastings has been hired as a new teacher for the system, bring­ ing to five the number of members on the instructional staff. With her addition, Oosterhouse said one teacher will teach kindergarten, one will have first and second grades, another will teach third and fourth grades. Fifth, sixth and seventh graders will be in one room, and the eighth through 12th grades will be taught by Oosterhouse. Oosterhouse has 21 years experience in education, five of which he served in a prin­ cipal or vice principal capaci­ ty. He taught 12 years at Christian schools in Grand Rapids, and worked as an ad­ ministrator for six years in Africa and three years in the Caribbean. “I’m really excited,” Oosterhouse said of his new post. “There’s going go be some new beginnings this year. We’re going to have a new teacher and a better quali­ ty of education.” Registration for the 1988-89 school year will take place tonight (Tuesday) and Thurs­ day from 6 to 9 p.m. at the corner of M-79 and McKeown Road. Health records and birth certificates for new students should be brought to registration. The Barry County Christian School is getting ready to open at the corner of M-79 and McKeown Road. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 2 Fourth Annual Rendezvous and Shoot set for Sept. 24-25 by Shelly Sulser Marksmen around the state are preparing their powder, ammunition and triggers for a favorite muzzleloading event next month in Nashville when Hank Felder Jr. will have the fourth annual shoot and rendezvous. Plans already are near finalization, he said, confident that attendance will be better than ever at the Sept. 24-25 competition and exhibition oh the grounds behind the Nashville businesses, along the Thornapple River. “It looks real good this year,” he said. “I’ve passed out 300 flyers and I’ve got people who said they’d come from the Grand Valley Cap and Ball, the Turtle Clan and the Gun Lake Free Trappers.” Add to that friends from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, stragglers from Hastings and Detroit, and Felder will have the massive crowd he hopes for. Efforts to generate interest in the event have prompted Felder to advertise in the Na­ tional Muzzleloaders Associa­ tion magazine, Muzzlelglass, and to just plain spread the word. Saturday’s activities (Sept. 24) are expected to include a novelty shoot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while a canoe shoot is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Felder said the canoe shoot, a new event last year, has been expanded to offer com­ petitors more than 17 different targets stationed along the shore this year. “We’ve got a 200-pound steel bear that when they hit it, the silhouette falls down,” he said. “They’re all made of steel.” Dennis Priddy of Nashville is furnishing the targets and canoes will be provided. Felder said the participants compete two at a time (two to a canoe) with one paddling and one shooting. They then repeat the course swapping roles. The canoe course is threequarters of a mile long, takes about one-half hour to com­ plete and will be visible to the public. A blanket shoot is on tap for Sunday, Sept. 25, when campers put a prize or $5 on a blanket for the winners of each match to choose from as their prize. 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Primitive as well els modem camping on the grounds will be welcomed, Felder said. “We’ve had some senior citizens that want to shoot but can’t primitive camp anymore,” Felder explained. “So I opened up the west end for modern camping,” although there will be no elec­ tricity available. He prefers, Green junk car case rescheduled— continued from front page— vehicles, some of which have been in place since 1954, from his home and business. Green argues the cars and machinery are an essential aspect of' his business of repairing machinery arid sell­ ing cars. “The ordinance is unconstitutional. Essentially, it would deprive him ofhis right to make a living and operate his business,” Green’s at­ torney James Witzel of Lans­ ing told the court at an appeals hearing Feb. 29. Green was granted a delay to a previous stipulation made during his trial that the cars were to be removed by June 15, 1988, and has been awaiting for a decision on his appeal. Witzel has said that if the appeal is turned down at the local level, he will take the case one step higher, to the Michigan Court of Appeals. however, that only those cam­ ping be shoot contestants. Children’s games also will be a weekend feature. Felder, an employee of Diversitech General in Ionia, is enthusiastic about his an­ nual doings and is a lover of the past. He is a member of the Bellevue Conservation Club and often heads offto the great outdoors in all kinds of weather to recreate the bygone era of the nation’s ancestors. He travels with his wife, Cathy, and their children. But it wasn’t necessarily those affections that prompted him to start the yearly rendez­ vous, he said. “They deleted the Harvest Festival they had (in Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL UNITED BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH MCTHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. .10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service ..6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service .9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State,'Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. Bible Study........... 7 p.m. REV. LYNN WAGNER FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 0 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES Nashville) and Bob Harvey asked me to bring some peo­ ple into town to create something new,” Felder recalled. “So I went around and asked people if they’d come.” Besides that, Felder said he likes chairing the unique attraction. “It’s something that kids and people our age don’t see any more,” he noted. “A lot of people don’t realize what their ancestors have done and accomplished. People unders­ tand history better by seeing me do this. I enjoy it.” MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 23. 1988 — Page 3 Latest contributions to Putnam Library announced The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently: In memory of Earl Knoll by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ozanich, Mr. and Mrs. Edwood Hole and family, Clara and Jim Ficke, Don and Patsy Everett and family, Bill and Sandra Everett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Royce DeMond, Sr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Marianus Klont, Mrs. Gretchen Pixley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Priddy, Jerry and Doris (Higdon) Callen and Jane and Gerald Shoup. In memory of Faye Mar­ shall by Kenneth and Theda Gardner, Betty Woods and by friends and neighbors. In memory of Alice Shultz by the Jan Jensen family, the Tom Taylor family and by Jean Jensen. In memory of Joseph Hickey by Dennis, Debbie and Sara DePriester. In memory of Doris M. Bass DePriester by Dennis, Debbie and Sara DePriester. In memory of Lloyd Wilcox by Mrs. Gretchen Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pixley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mapes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Royce DeMond and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pixley and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pixley. A generous donation has again been given by the Nashville Thomapple Valley V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 8260 through bingo receipts. Donations to the fund to add a proposed children’s wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be printed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. >)WfapML Ml one 726-0251 ■ iWw* **a “S'l*lK-* PIS*pjffll*"* W^ 5^ MAKE YOUR HOUSE Nashville woman wins cosmetics sales award Your Home Darlene Rantz, independent beauty consultant, received national recognition Aug. 11 at the 25th anniversary awards celebration for Mary Kay Cosmetics in Dallas, Texas. Rantz’s achievement was outstanding level of sales of Mary Kay products during 1987-88. The recognition was given before more than 6,000 beauty consultants from all over the country. In addition, she was award­ ed a silver bracelet for achiev­ ing third highest sales level in her individual unit. Rantz of 619 Reed St., Nashville has been active in Mary Kay Cosmetics since July 1987. She can be reached at 852-1895. It's not just a building or apartment, it's where you live, entertain and relax. You want to make it attractive, comfortable and in top repair ... to update the property value and make it more enjoyable for you . . . but it takes money. Our home improvement loans can help you make your home into everything you want it to be . . . and allow you flexible terms that don't overtax your budget. Contact our loan officer for all the facts. For Sale BRAND NEW Grand Father clock, 5ft. in the box, has to be assembled. 35MM camera, new used. Best offer. 852-9766. KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... We support the Charlotte Library Project. Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30. Saturday 9 to Noon LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Otfice - Charlotte ■ Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids ■ Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 We invite the entire community to join with us in giving to this worthwhile cause. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past by Susan Hinckley jiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHmiiiijiiiHuiiiniiiuiwwmiii»wniinnitiiwiimmMmHMWiiiumMUi The 'talk of the town' in 1928 What was the talk of the town in Nashville exactly 60 years ago today? Tofind out, let's take a look at some ofthe stories that appeared on the frontpage ofThe Nashville on Aug. 23, 1928, as well as some ofthe ‘ ‘local'' items that were scattered through the issue. Governor Fred W. Green Reports To The Home Folks The editor ofThe News was privileged, with a mass of other people, to attend the Ionia Free Fair Wednesday of last week. And if you doubt that it is some fair, ask any of the hundreds from this vicini­ ty who attended. Wednesday was the annual “Governor’s Day”, and the throngs that packed the stands and track to hear the genial governor’s “Annual Report” to the home people attested to their love and respect for their distinguished fellow citizens. (The full text of Gov. Green’s speech followed, and in it he outlined, among other things, some of his recent vetoes). ... I vetoed the act of the legislature giving the legislators an extra $5 per day because you at the polls had refused to raise their salaries. I was carrying out your man­ date, but it didn’t make for popularity with some legislators. It wasn’t easy to veto the act of the legislature giving the circuit judges - 63 of them - an increase of $2,500 per year, because they are fine, upstan­ ding men worthy of their hire... The condition of the state’s finances demanded that I veto it, and I did. Many men told me that this veto would kill me politically, but I am still a pretty lively corpse. And let me say to my critics, the circuit judges of Michigan are still my friends, and a great many of them have told me that I did the right thing. It was not easy to say no to raises offered by the legislature to the heads of nearly every state department, but I did and I have no apologies to offer. It was not easy to veto $2,800,000 that had been voted by the legislature to the University of Michigan. In fact, my friends, none of the vetoes that took $5,000,000 off the tax roll were easy things to do, but they were the right things to do. Michigan’s finances were not in good shape, the tax levy was burdensome and it was my plain duty to economize... Nashville Schools To Open Sept. 4 The Nashville schools will open for the fall work Tues- day morning, Sept. 4o at 8:30 o’clock. A meeting of the teachers has been called Mon­ day afternoon. Enrollment in The Nashville Co-Operative Elevator could, in August 1928, "boast of having perhaps the best equipped elevator in this section of the state,” according to a News story published exactly 60 years ago today. Many improvements had been made in 1928 at the plant, seen here (at left) about 20 years later. The smaller adjacent building at right housed the Nashville Co-operative Creamery at the time of this 1940s photo. The elevator building, constructed in 1879 as a private con- cern, was razed last year. ygiSSB1® OTfkt&in Reports of family reunions filled columns of The Nashville News, especially in August, during the first half of this century, with the 1920s and '30s seeming to be the peak for such events. In the issue of the News ex­ actly 60 years ago, no less than ten such gatherings were mentioned. Many turn-of-the-century reunions, as seen in this unidentified local photo, were held at family homes, but by the 1920s parks became the popular spots for such activities. Members often traveled many miles to attend. /Shoot &f/<Sapplies W ITH many rural schools opening next week and our village school opening Sept. 4th, we are all prepared with complete stock of all standard BOOKS and SUPPLIES. We will make it well worth your time to compare our values and prices. We handle New and Second Hand Books at lowest prices. VON W. FURNISS School supplies, including textbooks, were sold at local drug stores for many years. In this ad from the Aug. 23, 1928, issue of The Nashville News, Von W. Furniss invites price comparison. The other store handling school supplies that year was E.L. Kane's Post Office Pharmacy. In his ad, in the same issue of The News, Kane offered "a splendid line of the books used in both village and rural schools, and... a good assortment of second-hand books, which will afford a substantial saving." the grades and high school will be held Tuesday morning and in the afternoon classes will be held in the entire school... Many of the teachers who have been on vacations and studying at the various schools during the summer have returned to begin work. (J.L. Prescott was superintendent: Lalore Irland, high school principal; and Ruth VanHorn, junior high principal. High school teachers were Gerritt Vandenberg, Ruth Hallenbeck, Alden Struble and Leia Roe, while Pearl Ostroth taught junior high. Elementary teachers, handling ’two grades each, were Carrie Caley, Cora Parks and Helen Butler. Greta Bean was in charge of kindergarten). Mr. Sackett has carefully cleaned the building during the summer and painters have been brightening the outside appearance during the past weeks. All pupils intending to at­ tend school this fall are urged to enroll promptly with the opening of school. All necessary books and supplies are on sale at both drug stores. Nashville Co-Op Elevator Holds Annual Meeting Thursday evening of last week the stockholders of the Nashville Co-Operative Elevator Co. met at the Club auditorium (second floor of the Gribbin Block) for the purpose of holding their an­ nual business meeting and election of directors for the coming year. Preceding the opening of the business meeting, a five-piece ensem­ ble furnished excellent music, and were favored with hearty applause. The meeting was opened by the president, Earl D. Olmstead... and (he) then proceeded to the election of directors... The board of directors for the coming year and E.D. Olmstead, Amos Wenger, Ed Feighner, Wesley Butler, Fred Brumm, Alfred Baxter, Ed Penfold, Ernest Grey and Freel Garlinger. The members of the board met at the office of the company Wednesday evening and elected officers, the result of which we will print next week. During the past year the company has been to a rather large expense. Many improvements were made about the plant, new wiring put in so that now the Nashville elevator can boast of having perhaps the best equipped elevator in this section of the state. During the past year a new six-inch grinder was in in-­ stalled to replace the old grinder, which went wrong. At the present time a new 30-foot addition is being built on the coal sheds. The elevator is also well equipped to handle beans. The company is starting out on a new year with bright prospects ahead. state constitution wiping out the Michigan bone dry clause, has failed. Wardell filed some signatures a few months ago, but failed to supple' .ent them with enough to give his pro­ posed amendment a place on the ballot next November. The .failure of Wardell means that only three constitu­ tional proposals will be voted upon, all of which were in­ itiated by the 1927 legislature. One proposes limitng cities to single representative districts — which would require all representatives to which the city is entitled to be elected by the city at large — another would increase the pay of members of the legislature from $800 for a two-year term to $3 a day or more than $2,000, and the other would permit excess condemnation for city streets and alleys. McKelvey Family Reunion The McKelvey family reunion was held at Mary lane Park Thursday, Aug. 16. The potluck dinner, with ice cream for dessert, was followed by a short business meeting. Mr. Frank Leach and Mrs. Inez Bagge, both of Chelsea, were elected president and secretary. The remainder of the after­ noon was spent in visiting and bathing. A vote on the (U.S.) presidential candidates resulted in one for Al Smith No Wet Referendum and the rest for (Herbert) The proposal of Robert D. Hoover. Wardell if Detroit, state The next reunion is to be representative and official of held at Chelsea the second the wet organizations, to in- Thursday in August 1929. itiate an amendment to the Continued on next page tiMiW litaslsMSs d ami qwitW dstt MS Mk Ijfetaiijofl E[S. Wm Mfew Irtitad MCstel Mm! •’’tiki MW •Kim I Dish Dal % % X s s»,» �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. August 23, 1988 — Page 5 Four Nashville High School classes hold reunion Aug. 14 £s<SSS$ sSS Forty-six members and friends of the Nashville High School Classes of 1930, ’31, ’32, and ’33 met Sunday’ Aug. 24, at the Maple Grove Township Community Building in Nashville. A potluck dinner and visiting were enjoyed. Leon Housler led in the singing of the high school song and Mabie (Housler) Shetenhelm gave two humorous readings. A total of $50 was collected to give to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund in memory of Ruth Hallenbeck, who was a high school Enlish teacher that most everyone at the reu­ nion had for at least one class. Those attending were Pauline (Bowman) and Jackie Work, Farmington Hills; John and Florence Mater, Marcellus; Farrel Bobcock, East Grand Rapids; Vidian and Louise (Lentz) Roe, Grayling; Paul and Marjorie Some enrichment classes to begin at M.V. in September Maple Valley Community Education is offering a number of enrichment classes this fall for people of all ages. Some of the classes will begin in September and others in October. A social dancing class will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and run for eight weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kent ofBattle Creek will be the instructors. The class will be offered at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School on Nashville Hwy. An upholstery class and a photography class will begin in October. Exercise classes also will be offered. Mitt MiMtw it sxii attsaiiiff1 gtaffi- i,» teWWW j®!e® jatBiit1®! ItWn^ 'WW!' L a D. **<*5*£2 *t:sk :sk hAii U’ k,k-i Gibson Variety Store Moves To New Location E.E. Gibson, who has con­ ducted a variety store in the Gribbin block the past year; is moving his stock of goods to the McLaughlin building bn the east side of Main Street, and announces his formal opening in the new location on Saturday of this week. The change was made necessary by the leasing of the Gribbin block to the Kroger Grocery company. Local News Max Miller, M.C.R.R. clerk, dropped a hundred­ pound tie splice on his foot Saturday morning. He was taken to Hastings for an X-ray Tuesday, which showed a bone broken in his toe. He is somewhat crippled up, but returned to work Tuesday. Frank Curtis badly sprained his right arm Monday, while at work in the back yard ofhis home. Dr. Morris took him to Hastings Tuesday morning for ap X-ray, to see if the injury (Gillett) Marshall; Louis and Donna Hickey,- Elizabeth (Gibson) Lynch, Gertrude (Powers) Montgomery, Feme (Schulze) Green, Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger, Ed and Ed­ na (Brumm) Smith, Arthur and Margaret (Furniss) Bateman, Ellis Garlinger, Wilma (Hess) Bogart, Gret­ chen (DeCamp) Pixley), Alice (Fuller) Marshall, Harry and Geraldine (Olmstead) Johnson and Wallace Graham, all of the Nashville area. Even though it was a very hot day, those who attended said they were glad they came and renewed friendships. Communications were received from Edythe (Hicks) Klinkner, Orilla (Bassett) Van Ameyden, Elsie (Shaffer) Byrne, the Miltion Mixes, Louise (Wotring) Riley, Evelyn (Steele) Belson and Dorothy (Hecker) Ames. Clarification The father of Todd Andler, the Nashville man convicted in Clinton County of attemp­ ted extortion, claims that his son was not hiding from police in Florida as Det. Sgt. Bob Kowtaski ofthe Michigan State Police Lansing Post said in a recent Maple Valley News story. Herb Andler said Todd was working for him in Florida. Todd’s father also claims Todd did not break windows and harrass the vic­ tim’s girlfriend. Several classes are available for young people. A karate class will be held Tuesday evenings for kindergarten through eighth. A computer class will be held after school for students up to ninth grade. Hunter safety will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 12 to 15. Participants must preregister for these classes and they may do so by calling the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Memories of the past, Members are to meet at the home of the president and go in a body to the lake, where the meeting is to be held. Pennock, Gladwin; Keith Nelson, Lansing; Georgia (Bassett) and Ernie Carter, St. Johns; Mabel (Housler) Shetenhelm and Joel and Gladys (Eddy) Hummel, Ver­ montville; Lawrence and Lucile (DeWitt) Hecker, Earl Fenker and Ivan Babcock, Hastings. June (Brown) Potter, Bellevue; Gaylord and Marie (Smith) Fisher, Woodland; Leon and Maxine Housler, Mabel (Mater) Powers and Clayton and Marion (Snow) Johnson, Charlotte; and Doris continued could be more than a sprain, but it was found that no bones were broken. Superintendent of schools Mr. Prescott and wife are nicely settled in part of Mrs. Libbie William’s residence, opposite the M.E. (Methodist) Church. Mr. and Mrs. Menno Wenger and son Harold returned from their week’s outing in the northern part of the state. They visited Mrs. Wenger’s sister at Mackinaw City and a brother at Germfask on the trip. (Menno “Peck” Wenger was at that time president ofthe village of Nashville, and the News editor added the following comment to this item) P.S. — We missed the mayor last week1, but wouldn’t admit it. Then again, Peck left so sud­ denly without telling us where he was going. The last we heard of Peck was that he had been kicked by a cow about mid-night during the (Harvest) festival — then a few days later he returns home and tells us he landed in the Upper Peninsula. If Peck makes any more of these fly­ ing trips, he ought to tell us in advance. The last thing you need now is a problem paying for more car insurance. A family can have many drivers. And many drivers can mean many cars. There may be a problem with finding a full gas tank or the right keys. So you don’t need a problem with car insurance. You deserve a discount. And, that’s exactly what Auto-Owners gives families with two or more automobiles. A nice one too! Your independent Auto-Owners agent prides himself on the substantial savings he can give multiple car families. And with a name like Auto-Owners—he’s won fame with his claims service. Find out from your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent just what the one advantage could be of having many cars and many drivers in your family. It’s no problem! >$< Dish ’n Dat ,Ml M wl••”** ££1/ 1/ % % By Dave Liebhauser Q: The dishes I see around are awfully large. Is it necessary to have one that big? I used to hear about little dishes. What about them? Dave: For clear reception on all the satellites a 10 ft. dish is recommended. It’s like any antenna, the larger ones get. better pictures on the week channels. For a more complete explanation stop in to the Satellite TV Co. Lt Wffl 1^5^’ See how affordable Great TV can be. Send your questions to your Satellite Professionals. io» wmhihcww rr, mm*viu.c.hi twj / PHONE - 517-852-9301 'S>.M 'S>M L HOURS: Open Tues.-Frl. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays From left, Thelma Christopher, Betty Pierce, John Warren, Mary Hecker. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 6 Light and tasty cheesecake-style tart to entertain summer guests Coconut, rum and pineap­ ple, the tropical flavors of pina colada, star in this cheesecake-style tart. Pina Colada Cheese Tart 15-oz. pkg. Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crusts I t. flour FILLING 8-oz. carton soft cream cheese with pineapple 3 T. rum or 2 t. rum extract I '/z t. pineapple extract 3 eggs 3 l/8-oz. pkg. coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix (not instant) 8-oz. carton (1 cup) dairy sour cream 6-oz. can frozen pina colada mix, thawed TOPPING 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 12-oz. carton frozen whipped topping, thawed Toasted coconut Heat oven to 450 F. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for unfilled onecrust pie using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust for later use.) Place prepared crust in pan; press in bottom and up sides of pan. Trim edges if necessary. Bake at 450 F. for 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; reduce temperature to 350 F. Cool completely. In large bowl, combine soft cream cheese with pineapple, rum, pineapple extract and eggs at medium speed until well blended. 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REDUCED *500 $ A JI EA 440V 1983 BUICK Regal 2 Dr. V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM stereo, sharp clean car S/1QEA 1981 FORD F-100 Short BOX Pickup 6 cyl., auto., p.steering, e9m AM/FM stereo ............................................. 1981 FORD Thunderbird Auto., p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM, sharp .. *2950 1972 CADILLAC Eldorado Convertible, 8.2 liter 600 cu. in. V-8, front wheel drive, loaded *f54ji5f0 C a WE BUY USED CARS MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 ada mix; blend well. Pour into cooled, baked crust. Bake at 350 F. for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is slightly firm. Cool slightly; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pipe or spread with spatula in decorative pattern over filling. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted coconut. Store in refrigerator. 10 to 12 servings. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Fuller St. Monday, Aug. 29 In Service, No Lunch. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Hamburger on bun, fries, mixed fruit, pickles. Wednesday, Aug. 31 Ham, mashed potatoes, peaches, butter sand. Thursday, Sept. 1 Reg. or cheese hot dogs, peas, apple crisp. Friday, Sept. 2 Fish, tarter sauce, mixed fruit, butter sandwich. NOTE - a choice of lowfat 2% white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Salads daily menus subject to change. Extra’s - teacher’s .75, students .50. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Menu Wednesday, Aug. 24 Chicken cacciatore, plum halves, Italian veggies, white bread, oleo, cake, milk. Thursday, Aug. 25 Beef stew, red potatoes, cabbage, biscuit, oleo, fruit Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. mix, milk. High School Friday, Aug. 26 Monday, Aug. 29 Swedish meatballs, Califor­ ♦In-Service for staff. Tuesday, Aug. 30 nia veggies, tossedsalad, egg ♦Salad, *Barchetta, Tuna noodles, salad dressing, sliced salad, peaches, mixed veg., pears, milk. Monday, Aug. 29 salad bar. Creamed beef, boiled Wednesday, Aug. 31 ♦Salad, *Hot dog, *Com potatoes, peas and carrots, dogs, corn, applesauce, biscuit, oleo, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 30 cookie. Porkchop, au gratin Thursday, Sept. 1 Salad, ’Spaghetti, *Mac. potatoes, Italian veggies, & Cheese, green beans, roll dressing, oleo, applesauce, and butter, salad bar. milk. Friday, Sept. 2 Events Wednesday, Aug. 24 ♦Salad, Tostizza, *Stew and biscuit, com, pears. Hastings--Picnic at ♦Choose one entree, ala Charlton Park. Woodland— carte at extra cost. A choice of The Herminett’s at 11:00. lowfat white or chocolate or Thursday, Aug. 25 whole milk is served with Hastings—The Kuemple’s each meal. Unique Washtub Trio Band at Menu subject to change. 10:30. Nashville—Bingo. The National School Lunch Middleville—The Herminett’s program prohibits discrimina­ ■at 11:00. tion on the basis of race, col­ Friday, Aug. 26 or, national origin, sex or Woodland—Blood pressure handicap. from 11-12 noon. Nashville— The Herminett’s at 11:45. Maplewood School Hastings—Popcorn. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Monday, Aug. 29 Hot dogs, french fries, Hastings—Puzzle. green beans, peaches. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Wednesday, Aug. 31 Nashville—Puzzle. Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, bak­ Meals are available for ed beans , peanut butter sand­ those over 60 years of age, wich, pears. and spouse even if under 60. Thursday, Sept. 1 Suggested donation for ConPizza, com, pickles, jelly gregrate meals is $1 with food sandwich, fruit. stamps accepted. All sites are Friday, Sept. 2 barrier free. Call 948-4856 Macaroni/cheese, peas, before 1 p.m. one day in ad­ tuna sandwich, mixed fruit. vance for reservations. Meals Milk is, served with each are served at: meal. Hastings, 120 N. Michigan This menu is subject to - Monday thru Friday. change; Nashville, Masonic Temple Monday thru Friday. Delton, Faith United Methodist Church - Monday, Wednes- day and Thursday. Middleville, VFW Post - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Woodland, Eagles Club - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available at extra cost. Summary of Minutes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD August 17, 1988 Authorization to hire Forest Foley to help J.W. Cooley with assessing up to $1000. Fire and Am­ bulance millage renewals for 1/2 mill each to beon November ballots. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, will be accepting sealed bids for school vehicle fleet insurance for the period beginning October 1,1988 through September 30, 1989. A list of specifications is available at the School Administration Building. Sealed bids must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 1988. Bids will be opened at the regular board meeting Monday, September 12, 1988. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The school address is: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 Telephone (517) 852-9699 HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SETJWIEFREE Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss WHAT ICS TMHEF PROGRAM? SCEFT-.N-.MmEe-.FeRdcEcE ■INmC /'mH aL n Oc Sc S This healthy Inch loss program Is a method of taking off Inches and tightening skin in just one hour. It Involves wrapping the body with cotton cloth that has been soaked in our All-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly safe, healthful, and ventrelaxing. 4U per body wrap 10000 for 6 body wraps PERMS CUT EAR PIERCING $3000 $5 00 S E00 Includes Earrings Phone — 517-852-1910 PARTS • SERVICE • SALES HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12 Call for details ... 852-9192 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!!! •’The Mirrors image'* -JLMG HfuoLe luiaae.. 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 7 Martins Maple Syrup attend MSU's Michigania under the big top What are one thousand seagulls, feathered ducks and Da Yoopers tapes doing on Michigan State University’s campus this August? They are just a sample of the hundreds of items, in­ cluding Martins Maple Syrup from Vermontville, guaranteed to be “Authenic Michigania - created and pro­ duced in Michigan by Michigafiians” and available under the big top at this year’s Michigan Festival. This year’s 40’ x 80’ Michigan gift tent is the result of a partner­ ship between the Lansing­ based Michigania retail store and the Michigan Festival. More than 100 Michigan vendors have received orders from Michigania executive vice-president Cheryl Levine and store manager Candy Wilmore to meet the an­ ticipated demand from nearly 200,000 Michigan Festival visitors. “We’re happy Michigania is doing the gift tent this year. We’re thrilled to be includ­ ed,” says Ann ‘Botirque. Bourque and her husband own the Michigan Seagull Com­ pany in Sault St. Marie. Wilmore placed an order for 1,000 of the company’s ceramic seagulls. “We’ve put on a couple of extra people just to meet the order,” says Bourque. Accor­ ding to Wilmore, other ven­ dors are working seven days a week and passing up routine art fairs to meet Michigania’s Big Top order. “I’ve got vendors calling me left and right,” says ‘Wilmore. ‘,‘We’ve placed literally hundreds of orders with some of the finest pro­ ducers of Michigan products anywhere in the state.” “I’m really excited about it, says Paul Hartleib, owner of Environmental Awareness Products in Ionia. Hartleib SPAN program helps single parents get jobs Summer craft classes to conclude this Saturday Summer craft classes for children living in the Ver­ montville area will conclude this Saturday with a lesson in origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative objects. Elizabeth King will conduct the class, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the local museum. Single parents, homemakers and lowrincome women can receive free job training from the Single Parents Advancement Net­ work (SPAN). In addition to vocational skills training, SPAN pro­ vides job placement help and support services. The goal of the program is to equip par­ ticipants with the personal and training skills they need to ifffflTnnTTTTTTTTTfnnTTnTTTTnTnTTTTTTTTTnnnnnTTnnTnTnTnTTT Vermontville news Tami Swiger, who is a granddaughter of Serena Goodenough, will go to school in France this year. She left Aug. 7 to live with a French family in a city near Paris. She will study French grammar, conversational French and other subjects. Tami traveled with a group of students who are to live and study in other European countries. Tami’s parents are Helen and Bill Swiger of rural Charlotte. Have you noticed the beautiful flower bed on the will provide the Michigania gift tent with 3,000 trillium tee-shirts. This is my busiest season, so we’ll have to do some special things to make the order. I’ll be working straight between now and the opening day.” The Michigania Gift Tent is located between the Student Union and the Human Ecology on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. The tent will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on both Festival weekends, August 19, 20 & 21 and again on August 26, 27 & 28. Michigania is a Lansing­ based retail store featuring on­ ly the finest of Michigan created and produced items. The store opened in. downtown Lansing in January, 1988. It is owned by David Hayhow. corner of Maple and E. First streets. It’s worth a drive by. The village was busy Satur­ day with extra people in town for the yard sales. It seems to be a successful way to sell our extra things. It’s firn, too. The Vermontville Women’s Club will open their new year with a potluck supper, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ver­ montville Methodist Church. Those interested in becoming a member may call Serena Goodenough at 726-0652 or Madelyn Forest at 726-0673. It’s interesting, entertaining, educational and just plain fun! VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Back-to-School Special YALE COMBINATION PADLOCKS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST All Sale Items Cash and Carry............. $ < QQ A ■ NOTE: We are closing Saturday, Aug. 27 at 3:00 p.m, for the wedding of our employee, Mark Myers to Beverly Miller “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 become self-sufficient through employment. SPAN is operated through the Womyn’s Concerns Office of the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Cen­ tral Michigan, which serves Calhoun, Barry, Branch and St. Joseph counties. The program is a cooperative venture between many agencies and communi­ ty organizations. Training is provided at Calhoun Area Vocational Center, Kellogg Community College, Branch Area Careers Center and Glen Oaks Community College. Support services include child care and transportation reimbursement, group support seminars and workshops, per­ sonal and family counseling, help with emergency needs (such as food, clothing and utilities assistance), and an advocate/mentor match program. There are no income or age requirements. Appicants need not possess high school diplomas or GEDs to qualify for the program. Each applicant is given an in-depth interview with a SPAN counselor to determine special needs, interests and career and employment goals. Career counseling and ap­ titude assessment follows. SPAN has served more than 400 single parents in the past three years. It is a self­ sufficiency program that takes a case management approach to helping single parents over­ come barriers to entering school or employment. One woman in the program said, “SPAN was my way out. I was living on welfare for five years when I heard about the program. Now I am in school, have a career goal, and feel good about myself and my future.” For information on how to apply for SPAN, contact the CAA Womyn’s Concerns Of­ fice at 965-7766 or write to CAA, P.O. Box 1026, 7 E. State Street, Battle Creek, 49016. Handicapped horseback riders need volunteers The Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association (ESRVA) has set its fall riding dates for every Tuesday, from Sept. 13 to Nov. 8 at Meadowview School, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Riding is from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Volunteers are needed and welcome for part or all day for the riding pro­ gram and to staffthe free child care service provided by volunteers. > The idea for horseback riding for the handicapped (HRH) began in 1952 when a polio victim, Liz Hartel, won a silver medal in a dressage Vacation Bible School planned at Nashville Assembly of God church The Create Ministries will be presenting 5 nights of “The Life of Christ,” at the Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed St., August 22 thru 26 at 6:30 p.m. Boys and girls, you won’t want to miss these exciting five nights. There will be stories such as, The Good Samaritan, Peter walking on the water, and more on the life of Christ. There will also be songs in sign language, and Rainbow Bloze.the clown. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by a parent. Parents are welcome to attend this 5 days in the “Life of Christ.” Pastor says, “parents fill your cars and come learn of Jesus with your children.” (8-23) horseback riding competition at the Helsinki Olympics. At that time, HRH was mainly practiced in Germany and England. It came to the U.S. in 1967. Cheff Center, located in Augusta, is the largest facility built expressly- for therapeautic riding. HRH benefits the handicap­ ped individuals in several ways. The movement of the horse at a walk transmitted through the rides pelvis and spinal column, closely mir­ rors the movement of the human walk. Another benefit is that horseback riding in­ creases the self-esteem of an individual by being able to IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII EngagementsiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiminiimiHimmniHii Pope • Lykins exgagement announced Jill Anne Pope and Daniel Robert Lykins of Colorado Springs, Colo., have an­ nounced their engagement. Jill is the daughter of Ronald and Kay Pope of Colorado Springs. Daniel is the son of Charles and Laura Lykins of Nashville. The bride-elect graduated from Widefield High School in Colorado Springs, attended the University of Northern Colorado and currently at­ tends the University of Southern Colorado where she is a junior. The groom-elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy. A June 3, 1989 wedding is planned. Styling for Women, Men and Children Public hearing to review substance abuse data A public hearing on the 1988-89 plans for Region 12 Substance Abuse Prevention Education (S.A.P.E.) projects will be held Aug. 30, at the Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, 1819 E. Milham Rd., Kalamazoo at 6 p.m. The public is invited to make comments. control such a large amimal. Volunteers help lead the horse around for those not capable of totally directing the horse themselves and sidewalk with the student helping the student to hold the reins and maintain balance on their horse. As many as 15 volunteers are sometimes needed for each class. The students can­ not ride if enough volunteers are not present to provide safe riding. Orientation day for volunteers has been scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 9 at Meadowview School. For more information, call Cay Cates 852-1969. Appointments Only Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Evening Saturday 9-? Owner Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 STANTON'S WiucTionecRS & 144 SOUTH MNh STRCCT I 11 cJS» UCRMOnTUILLC. MICHIGflH 49096 MSHMIlie (517)852-1717 X •LAKEFRONT PROPERTY - Two bedroom home •LAKE PROPERTY - Lovely 3 bedroom home •Located on 3 lots *3 car garage' •Excellent land contract terms and priced to sell! (M-25) •Nice 2 bedroom ranch home •Five acres of land •Priced below $40,000 (M-23) •Four bdrm, home located on approx. 3 acres •Located in Olivet (CH-86) — OTHER PROPERTIES — Newly redecorated and updated restaurant with seating for approx. 60 people. Owner is offering good land contract terms. Call to see this opportunity to be your own boss I M-26. JUST LISTED - Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Dennis Smith-852-9191 located on 5 lots on Podunk Lake *Two car garage •Beautiful shaded lot •Land contract terms Bob Gardner-726 0331 L-85. SUPER BUILDING SITE located in the Char­ lotte area. Approx. 6-'/j acres of high land with a creek at back of property. Already perked! IF YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING, PLEASE CALL. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GO TO WORK FOR YOU! Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, August 23 1988 — Page 8 iiiuiiiuiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiino budgeted! In the area of capital outlay alone, $47,624 more was spent than was budgeted for! The auditors comment let­ ter states that “The general fund includes monies which are restricted by longstanding council action. . .The general fund should have restricted funds available at Feb. 29, 1988 as follows: equipment replacement, $33,311; police village ’ s annual audit report To the taxpayers of for the fiscal year ending Feb. equipment, $11,385; locally Nashville: 29. Mr. Lloyd pointed out that administered streets, $8,491 ($13,455 less 4,964 taxes As a former village presi­ while our water, sewer, major receivable); total restricted and local street funds have dent, trustee and a longtime monies, $53,187; available resident of the Village of been operating in the black, general fund cash, $34,953; our general fund has not. Nashville, I feel I must share General fund expenditures general fund deficit cash, some information and conconsist of general govern­ $18,234; net due (to) from cerns with my fellow ment, police department, fire other funds, $8,103; total residents. department, general general fund deficit cash, While sitting at the Aug. 11 maintenance, recycling sta­ $26,337. council meeting, I was One can readily determine tion, locally administered thoroughly disgusted with the by observing the above streets, ambulance, parks, information I was hearing figures that the general fund regarding the financial situa­ library and capital outlay. expenditures were greater In the general fund account tion of our village. the auditor pointed out that for than revenues. This is The village’s auditor, the fiscal year ended Feb. 29, allowable as long as excess Donald Lloyd of Foote Iles & $59,607 more was spent in the expenditures are taken from Lloyd CPA, was in attendance general fund areas than was available unrestricted funds. at the meeting to review the The monies were used to ac­ quire adjacent real estate and build an addition to the Village Hall. Back-T o-School There were at least two er­ SPECIAL rors in expending these funds. The' first was that the budget s 00 for general fund capital outlay ALL PERMS was never amended to allow for all of the acquisition and OWNER building, but there was no DIANA KUEMPEL council action to transfer money for the restricted funds where allowable.” Corner of M-66 and How could this have Thornapple Lake Rd. happened? The letter then goes on to say, “The budget adopted for the 1988-89 fiscal year shows expenditures equaling revenues. This would normal­ ly be a good budget, but in view of the above cir­ Hours at your Convenience cumstances, the general fund From our readers Questions must be raised about village's finances 5 Off 852-9481 budgeted expenditures for the 1988-89 need to be substan­ tially less than the anticipated revenue. It is our understan­ ding that the council and finance committee are work­ ing on solutions to remedy this situation.” Let’s take a look at what the council has done since Feb. 29 to “remedy this situation.” A new police car has been purchased for well over $12,000. On March 10, the council voted to increase trustee wages to $30 per meeting and the village presi­ dent’s to $50 per meeting. On May 5, they levied an addi­ tional mill for general govern­ ment, bringing the total levy to 11 for general govememnt. On May 17, they called a special meeting to “borrow” an additional $13,500 for the D.P.W. equipment replace­ ment fund. Where have the cuts been made? Trustee Spoelstra asked this same question. It was pointed out that $2,000 was cut from the library operation and maintenance payment. Another $16,000 was' cut from the equipment parts gas 13363615 class enrollment starting soon Enrollment for this fall’s Maple Valley Adult Education classes is beginning. A new learning center will be set up in the Community Center building at Thornapple Lake Estates on Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville. The learning center will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many different courses will be offered, those required for a high school diploma, as well as accounting, reading and others. The students will be able to choose the time they attend, and will work on the courses at their own speed. Betty Heidt will be the in­ structor. The learning center will open Sept. 12. Evening classes will be of­ fered at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School on Nashville Hwy. again this year. Classes will begin at 6 and end at 10 p.m. This is new this year. Classes will run for eight weeks and then the students will have a week off before beginning the second term. Classes required for a diploma are offered in the evenings, as well as computer science, beginning and ad­ vanced work processing, welding and machine shop, wood working-, sewing, and others. Evening classes begin Sept. 19. Classes are free to ■ adults without high school diplomas and to high school graduates under 20 as of Sept. 1, 1988. Others may take the classes for a small fee. To enroll in the learning center, or in the evening classes or those who would like more information on the classes, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Two Lansing Community College classes also will be offered at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School, beginning Sept. 22. Composi­ tion 121 will be offered Wednesday evenings and Psychology 200 will be of­ fered on Monday evenings. Students may enroll at LCC or Maple Valley High School Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! and oil for general maintenance. If any additional cuts were made, they were not made clear at the council meeting. Trustee Burd indicated that 'the finance committee went through every area of the general fund budget except the police department looking for cuts. Why? (Just a note: The village an­ ticipates receiving $93,764 revenue 'from the 11 mills that we pay for general govern­ ment, the police department is budgeted to spend $90,600 this year.) During the council meeting, Mr. Lloyd again advised that substantial cuts are needed in the general fund area and spending must be held down for the next few years to recover. President Hughes presented the possibility of at­ tempting to borrow the cost of the police building through the Michigan Municipal Bonding Authority at 6.5 percent in­ terest, over a 15-year period, with an application fee ofwell over $5,000. I believe we would also incur attorney fees, as it was mentioned that the village attorneys would be handling the filing of applica­ tions and related work. How can you borrow yourself out of debt if you can’t see any other places to cut your spending and no ad­ ditional revenues are anticipated? We are not the only village feeling the loss of federal revenue sharing. We have overspent on top of that loss, and now we need to face our problems. I am asking the council to sit down and take a good look at their budget and make the necessary cuts now. These are cuts that should have been made back when a new police car was purchased. Cuts that should have been made March 10' when the trustees and president voted themselves raises. Cuts that should have been made May 5 when an additional mill was levied for general govern­ ment. Cuts that should have been made on May 17 when an additional $13,500 was “borrowed” from the DPW equipment replacement fund. The possibility of attemp­ ting to borrow through the Michigan Municipal Bonding Authority was tabled until the Aug. 25 meeting. Ifyou are a taxpayer who is concerned about how your tax dollars are being managed, contact one of your council members and let them know how you feel about this situa­ tion. Or, better yet plan to at­ tend the next meeting. I’ve been there and I don’t like what I’ve heard. Your Former Village President and Trustee, George T. Frith Nashville Tired of your plain walls? Need a change? Have you given Wall Stenciling a thought? WHY NOT CALL US FOR A — CONSULTATION! Many patterns to choose from — Or we can create a stenciljust for you! personally Otenciled PATTY 945-9747 LOU ANN 948-8437 ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Service ★Factory Authorized Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends end neighbors got the best deal. Unity SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHESI �ffn^nTH'nTlTrnTTTTnTTTTTTnTTnTnTTTTTTnTTnTTTTTTTTTTnTWrTnTT'nTT Obituaries Barbara J. Poll_____ DORR - Barbara J. Poll, 27, of 2413 136th Avenue, Dorr, died Friday, August 19, 1988 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Poll was born on February 15, 1961 in Big Rapids, the daughter ofBobbie and Doris Jean (Bowser) Owen. She was raised in the Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Wood­ land and Lakewood schools graduating in 1979. She was married to Mitchell J. Poll on October 8, 1982 in New Mexico. She was present­ ly employed as a dental assis­ tant for Dr. VanSweden in Grand Rapids and had been in his office for three years. She lived at her present address in Dorr since 1985. She attended the Open Door Chapel in Dorr. Mrs. Poll is survived by her husband, Mitchell; parents, Bobbie and Doris Jean Owen of Middleville; brothers, Marvin Owen of Byron Center, Daniel Owen of Rich­ mond, Indiana, and James Owen of the United States Marines in California. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Owen in August, 1968. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Rev. Rick DeBruyne officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Chapel in Dorr. Nellie M. Dull ______ BATTLE CREEK - Nellie M. Dull, 85, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, August 15,1988 at Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Creek. Mrs. Dull was bom on March 14, 1903 in Vermont­ ville, the daughter of William and Josephine (VanderJagt) Joppie. She was married to Guy J. Dull. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mrs. Dull is survived by five sons, Fred G. Dull and Nelson M. Dull both of Battle Creek, Leo E. Dull of California, Franklin L. Dull of West Germany and Bart Spratto of Oliver E Hole Marquette; four daughters, Rena (Pauline) Wallis ofWint­ er Park, Florida, Lamoyne M. Ormsbee of Bellevue, Beverly V. Fifer ofLake Placid, Florida and Josephine F. Cartledge of Battle Creek; 20 grandchil­ dren; 25 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two brothers, Henry and Leonard Joppie both of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 19, 1988 at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. ______ VERMONTVILLE - Oliver E. Hole, 56, of Vermontville, formerly of Lansing, passed away August 13,1988 at Clare Community Hospital in Clare, Michigan. Mr. Hole was born on September 18, 1931 in White Cloud, Michigan the son of Wesley and Nellie (Westgate) Help Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED in my Nashville home, after school. 852-9212 PART-TIME JOB Demons­ trate toys and gifts now till Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ering. Call Sherrill at 517-852-9592. MILLER & MILLER >4 LITE ■w 12 Pack Hole. He was married to Shir­ ley Derendinger for 27 years. He was employed at B.O.C. Plant #2. He was a member of Woodland Eagles F.O.E. #372. Mr. Hole is survived by his wife Shirley; two sons, Raymond W. Hole of Battle Creek and Virgil L. Strand of California; three daughters, Barbara J. (Martin) Smith of Vermontville, Vickie Smith and Vivian Davis, both ofCali­ fornia; ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at First Congregational Church in Vermontille with Rev. Sally Noble officiating. Burial was at Woodland Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. PEPSI 1/2 Liter — 8 Pack ®$549 4- tax & dep. $219 + deposit The Maple Valjey News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 9 J. Allen Wilson___ J. VERMONTVILLE Allen Wilson, 64, of Round Lake Road, Vermontville passed away Sunday, August 21, 1988 at Hayes-GreenBeach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. Mr. Wilson was born in Lansing. He was raised in Yankee Springs Township. He attended Middleville Schools and graduated from Middlevil­ le High School. He was married to Eva Cox on July 10, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed for 27 years at Viking Corporation, retiring in 1984. His previous employments included E.W. Bliss Company, Reahm Motor Sales and Hast­ ings Aluminum Products. He was a Veteran ofWorld War II serving in the United States Army. He had lived at the present address for the past 10 years and previously living on Thomapple Lake Road for many years. He is a member of the Middleville D.A.V. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Eva; one son Dale Wilson of Houston, Texas; Lloyd S. Wilcox NASHVILLE - Lloyd S. Wilcox, 87, of 222 S. Main Street, Nashville died Wednes­ day, August 17,1988 at Sunset Acres Nursing Home. Mr. Wilcox was bom on July 18, 1901, in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the son of Marshman and Hattie (Pixley) Wilcox. He was a life long resident ofNashville. He attended the Quail Trap school. He was married to Elizabeth Ritchie on August 29, 1923. He was engaged in farming and did trucking for the former Nashville Creamery for 25 years. Mr. Wilcox is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Louise) Bahs of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Lucille) Slocum of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Nola Jane) Hickey of Nashville; one son, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall (Betty) Wilcox ofNashville; ^grandchildren; 26 great grandchil­ dren; three great, great grand­ daughters; one sister, Mrs. Ben (Arlie) Shaffer ofBattle Creek. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20, at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with the Rev. Leonard Putnam and Rev. Leonard Brooks officiating. Burial was at The Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Putnam Library. For Rent NASHVILLE - 5510 Guy Rd. Newly remodeled farm home. Four bedrooms, dishwasher and range. No pets. Good credit $490 a month, $490 deposit To see call Marvin Mitchell, 1-616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 1-616-455-2220. Garage Sale PEPSI JAY'S 2 Liter 16-oz. Chips plus deposit ICE V9 HOT PIZZA -■ hours J. j/s Party storeMon.-Thurs. 6-11; 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 GARAGE SALE: one day only, Wednesday, August 24, 9-7. School clothes, adult clothes, toys, barbie doll house and lots more. Ruth Hickey’s, 9118 Lawrence Rd., 3/4 of a mile on Lawrence Rd., offM-66. HUGE 3 FAMILY Garage sale, quality clothing for all sizes and baby furniture, Aug. 26 & 27, 9am to 4pm, no exceptions. 112 Queen St., Nashville, rain or shine. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! three daughters, Diane Hull of Hastings, Teresa Waldren of Nashville and Pat Scobey of Woodland; 'seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Harley Wilson of Lansing and Amos Wilson of Hastings; three sisters, Margie Ritsema of Grand Rapids, Martha Ritsema ofJenison and May Ellsworth of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Full Military graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 1988 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Miscellaneous Wanted IT’S GOING TO BE BLACK MONDAY FOR BRIAN ELLISTON AUG. 29 THE BIG 30 WANTED: A mature responsi­ ble person to sit with children in my home. Non smoker preferred, references requested. Call 852-1783 to schedule an interview Keep your Summer Tan for Back to School Get you Hair Done and Tone Up for . ________ Senior Pictures We have Central AIR CONDITIONING ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 • MAPLE VALLEY • ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma, and FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take the classes for a small fee. — Classes Begin September 12, 1988 — ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Thornapple Lake Estates (Mead-o-Acres) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing — Flexible Hours — EVENING CLASSES (Maple Valley 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. High School) — Evening Classes Start September 19, 1988 — MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update includes: Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Basic Office Skills Various Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processor New Office Procedures, and more Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Record Keeping Auto Mechanics Welding and Machine Shop WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Sewing Lansing Community College Classes Offered at Maple Valley High School PSY-200 N-WRI 121 Introduction to Psychology: Social Individual Behavior 4 6:10-10:00 p.m. Mon. Staff Composition 4 6:10-10:00 p.m. Wed. Staff Enroll: Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Sept. 19, 1988, 7:00-8:00 p.m. or at LCC. Eaton I.S.D. Courses ■ Lansing & Charlotte Locations Daytime Classes Only Auto Body Banking Child Care Commercial Art Computerized Acctng. Food Services Pre Allied Health Home Construction Legal Office Marketing/Distributive Education Small Engines AND MORE!! Kent Skills Center Grand Rapids Offers Evening Classes Calhoun Area Vocational Center Battle Creek Offers Daytime Classes If you are an adult without a high school diploma, call us to find out how you may take these classes at no cost. High School graduates who are un.der 20 on Sept. 1, 1988 should call to find out how you may take these classes at no charge. — CALL OR STOP IN! — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday CALL 852-9275 �The Mople Volley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday. August 23, 1988 — Page 10 Nashville painter is at SummerFest this weekend Paint-N-Stuff is new adventure for Nashville woman JoLynn Jacobs of Nashville gets ready for the Hastings SummerFest by painting acrylic designs into sweatshirts. Here, she paints a mouse. by Shelly Sulser A Lansing native who recently settled near Nashville is going great guns with her ever-expanding craft interests under the title of “Winnie’s Paint-N-Stuff” at 11238 Carlisle Road. JoLynn Jacobs spends her days making ordinary sweat­ shirts into unique decorative clothing with any number of MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N- MAIN ST- NASHVILLE patterns available to her. She also enjoys sprucing up teeshirts with heat pressed designs, pretty punch and rug hooking, and making reed, garlic and onion baskets as she continues to explore the world of arts and crafts. “Everybody seems to do something out here,” she noticed. “It’s kind of a hobby-oriented area.” Not only are the crafts a pastime for Jacobs, but an ad­ ded source of income, as she travels from craft show to craft show. Jacobs admitted she sometimes rakes in the dough, while other events are poorly attended, leaving Jacobs wondering why she bothered. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS &THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer lA/inegar, GRIO raduote Reoltors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DOC OVERHOLT...................... DON STEINBRECHER.............. WARREN TRAVOLI................. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST... EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" NEW COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) JUST LISTED IN NASHVILLE Older 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, natural woodwork & hardwood floors, library with French doors, 1!6 baths. Call now to make appoint­ ment to see. (N-282) ON CEDAR CREEK - Approx. 350 ft. frontage, private, wooded setting — 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 ’/> car garage. Call Sandy. (CH-266) SMALL FARM • 20 ACRES, MAPLE LISTING Eves 726-0223 ... 852-1740 ... 852-1784 ... 852-1515 ....... 852-1543 ■ NASHVILLE - Almost new (3 bedrooms, 2 baths), modular home. 1 car garage in village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) kept, 3 bedroom home, between Hastings & Nashville on blacktop road. Barn included. Priced at $47,500. (CH-217) VALLEY SCHOOLS - Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 room, 2 story house, with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo w/ cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. (F-278) LARGE FRUIT FARM near Mon­ tague, Mich. IQ 0 es rolling­ land, check 0. apple trees, nice older<iome, Centennial farmstead. (X-MTG) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY" east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) Rug hook-shirts are a favorite of shoppers at various craft shows. But the Hastings Sum­ merfest craft show this Satur­ day z-promises to be a pro­ fitable first-time venture. Jacobs first embarked upon her enterprise in January of this year when friend Cheryl Kirby and mother Ardith Jor­ dan of Jordan’s Woodcrafts on Clark Road invited her to help with the painting of some of the wooden items. “Actually, Cheryl taught me a lot of the painting and basic stuff,” Jacobs noted. Eunice Priddy of Nashville also had a major hand in educating Jacobs in the use of a brush and pallet. “Then I started seeing some women wearing painted sweatshirts and I said ‘Gosh, I’d like to do one for myself,”’ Jacobs said. So, it was offto a class at Jo Ann Fabrics in Lansing and her fascination was sparked. Acrylics, cream coat and fabric dyes are her common ingredients when working on different shirts and designs. The dyes, however, are becoming more prevalent with Jacobs because it leaves a much softer print. “At first, the acrylic is stiff, but as you wash it, it softens up. But it doesn’t go away either,” she explained. When happening upon a pattern that she is hot com­ pletely satisfied with, Jacobs doesn’t hesitate to take liber­ ties to add her own personal touch. “IfI don’t like the eyes, I’ll paint my own eyes or my own nose,” she noted. “Hearts I usually do free-hand and balloons and grass.” Sometimes she takes extra freedoms by adding ruffles to the collars and sleeves as well. “You can do more of what you want with hand painting more than others,” she said. Some 'crafts) seem so structured.’' The buyers’ favorite is the teddy bear with bunny rabbit design, she said. Heat pressing has proven to be another prferred style among the consumers, Jacobs has found. Tee-shirts with a VACANT LAND 15 ACRES • NORTH OF VERMONT­ has been "perked", natural gas available. Over­ looks "countryside" view. Blacktop road. (VL-279) VILLE, LIVESTOCK FARM ■ 177 ACRES NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 L (CH-262) Barry County. Many .good buildings, include nice 2 story, 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. 140 acres till­ able. Land contract terms. _____________________ (F-230) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract terms. (VL-252) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) IN NASH­ VILLE - Partially wooded, well and septic. (VL-256) Acrylic Nails for appointment Call Bobbie's Ph. 852-0940 white cat gracing the front are the top sellers.. The rug hooked and pretty punch shirts are also a strong item for Jacobs. “I go to craft shows, fairs, Art in the Park, Cereal City, Down Home Days in Mason and Summerfest,” all for the first time this year, Jacobs said. “Everything’s selling well. The only bad show I had was in Cereal City. There didn’t seem to be anybody buying anything. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the demand.” Much more time is involved when making the painted Continued on next pag JoLynn has recently learned to make reed baskets that hold such things as perfume bottles (left) or garlic and onions like the ones above will do some day. FARMER BOYS MARKET salvage and surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3’/» miles west of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to J p.m. — closed Sundays RINSO DETERGENT 99 3B-OZ VELVET Cake Flour 99* — INSTANT — Simon's vanilla instant PUDDING & PIE FILLING 32 oz. Yield: 6 Pies $M085 JELLO 24 oz. Size 591 59 7 Flavors — maw — Quaker Oatmeal Sunflower seeds 13-oz. ; 2 Flavors $919 89< . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 11 Parent-child tournament planned Mulberry Golf Course recently held it’s second an­ nual Parent-Child Tourna­ ment. The tournament featured a Pinehurst event for part of the tournament and a 9-hole handicapped event for others. A total of 62 in­ dividuals participated to make this, a very successful tournament. Each parent and child received a picture taken the day of the tournament to re­ mind them of that fun day. Also, winners in each division received trophies. Winners in the Pinehurst age 9 and under division were: first place, Mike and Michael Meade with 55; se­ cond place, Stan and Trent Graham with a 60; third Mike Green found an ideal way to keep cool while he worked in Nashville Fri­ day - he savored an ice cream cone while he drove a hot lawn mower down the streets of Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sul.ser) TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each additional family member Local 4-H clubs take awards for barn decorating at Eaton Fair Paint-N-Stuff, ville Junior Farmers and there was a tie for fourth between Eaton Raiers and the VFW Dynamoes. First place in sheep went to the Gresham Grain Grinders, second to the Vermontville Jr. Farmers, third to Spaulding, and fourth to Maple Valley Beefers. Winning first in the swine area were the Greshan Grain Grinders, second went to Walton Wonders, third - to VFW Dynamoes, and fourth to Royston Rockets and Ranchers. Circle C Riders earned first story continued sweatshirts, sometimes as much as a seven- to eight-hour day for one shirt while a dozen heat-pressed tee-shirts can be done in an hour.” While still going strong with the shirts, Jacobs has found time as well to learn basket making and ways to use them. Some hold flowers and per­ fumes while others are held by the wall. At the shows, Jacobs can most often be found next to the Jordan Woodcraft booth and is usually accompanied by her one or both of her daughters, Kelly and Mariah. Jacobs said she would like to open a store in Nashville three or four years down the road, selling sweats, tee-shirts and blue jeans. place in the horse area, second went to Rough Riders, third to the Maple Valley Riders and fourth to Royal T Riders. First place in dairy bam awards went to the Boody Feeders, second to Gresham Grain Grinders, third to Walton Wonders and fourth to Sunfield 4-H. In the beef division first place was awarded to the Golddiggers, second to Walton Wonders, third to the Bellevue 4-H Farmers and fourth to the Gresham Grain Grinders. “I would not press the shirts before hand but let them (customers) pick the design themselves,” she said. Cur­ rently, though, she is just waiting for leaseable space to become available and for her inventory to build. But at the beginning, Jacobs never dreamed she now would be making plans for her own downtown shop. “It was just something else to do. It mushroomed,” she said. In the meantime, Jacobs will settle for meeting the crowds at the shows, like this Saturday’s at Summerfest in Hastings, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. By the way, Winnie in Win­ nie’s Paint-N-Stuff is Jacobs’ maiden name. Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan Business Services FACSIMILE SERVICE: Send or receive your Fax Transmis­ sions. For more information call: Midwest Communications 616-948-9633. Ask for Sue or Shirley. TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR MO6NT2H5 WEEK 7,501 10,049 12,597 15,145 17,693 20,241 22,789 25,337 + 2,548 838 1,050 1,263 1,475 1,687 1,900 2,112 + 213 145 194 243 292 341 390 439 488 + 49 B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS 10Y,6E7 AR5 “ssa 14,301 17,927 21,553 25,179 28,805 32,431 36,057 + 3,626 1,192 1,494 1,797 2,099 2,401 2,703 3,005 + 303 ■w 276 345 415 485 554 624 694 + 70 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are available in the principal’s office at all school buildings. To apply for free or reduced-priced meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) the total monthly household income AND the amount and source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child sup­ port, etc.) OR the household’s food stamp case or AFDC number if the household is on food stamps or receives AFDC, (2) names of all household members; (3) social security numbers of all household members 21 years of age or older, or the word “none” for any adult household member who does not have a social security number; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, print your name and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. Basketball sponsors sought The boys’ varsity basketball team is seeking sponsors to help purchase warm-ups for the 1988-89 season. Ifyou are interested in being a sponsor, Winners in the adult Pinehurst division was Chuck and Steve Lane with a 43. Winners in the 9-hole han­ dicapped division were: first place, Chuck Heathcott and Rob Crozier with a team score of 74; second place, Walt and Don Blakely with a team score of 75; third place, Mike and Jan Bartlett with a total of 80. The Maple Valley Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch or Commodity School Programs. Free milk for kindergarte kindergarten students only is included in the program understate guidelines. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibilit Cool worker by Nancy D. Thelen Extension 4-H Youth Agent The 4-H clubs throughout Eaton County decorated their bams to the theme of the re­ cent fair and kept the barns clean during fair week. In the club bam award competi­ tion, the following clubs were recognized for outstanding exhibits: In the rabbit project area, first place went to the Gresham Grain Grinders, se­ cond to the Country Kids, third to Community Riders and fourth to Goldiggers. Poultry winners were first place, Gresham Grain Grinders; second, Country Kids; third, Community Riders; and fourth, Island Ci­ ty Variety. In the goat area, first place went to Aldrich-Partlow, se­ cond to Gresham Grain Grinders, third to Vermont- place, Jill and Erin Booher with a 66. Winners in the Pinehurst age 10 division were: first place, Stan and Travis Graham with 48; second place, Ron and Robb Rosin with 50; third place, Steve and Tim Lane with 53. Winners in the Pinehurst age 11-13 division were: first place, Mike and Kyle Booher with 37; second place, Dave and Dan Finkler with a 44; third place, John and Samatha Hughes with 49. Winners in the Pinehurst age 14-16 division were: first place, Gary and Scott Knoll with 47; second place, Jerry and Chip Reese with 47; third place, Keith Jones and Jeff Knoll with a 48. If children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. please contact Jerry Reese at the high school, 852-9275, or at home, 726-1030. Five sponsorships have been sold so far - 10 more are needed. Sponsors will have their names printed in the basketball program for the up­ coming season arid their name will be labeled inside the warm-up they contributed. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benfits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reducedprice meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy the building principal will review applications and determine eligiblity. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing, this can be done by calling or writing the following official: Carroll J. Wolff, Supt. 517-852-9699. Each school and the Administration Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark OVER 1200 MOVIES! September Special! COMPLETE VCR CLEANING V New Releases: Moonstruck • Planes, Trains and Auto­ mobiles • Police Academy 5 Pre-Order: • Cinderella • E.T. $ -I 095 • Dirty Dancingg A. Movie Rentals ... Mon., Tues. & Thurs. $1.50 • Wednesday $1.00 • Friday and Saturday $2.00 ■■■■■■■■I VCR Rentals ... $3.00 New Releases $2.50 All Kids Movies s1 everyday HOURS: 2 p.m ■ 10 p.m. Monday thru Friday; 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Saturday; Sunday 3 - 8 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 12 Nashville youths win high awards at District Holstein Show Organizers of the 1988 District III Holstein Show at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason last month have announced that Emily and Joel Butler of 9752 Evart Rd., Nashville, took high awards with their cows. Emily had the reserve junior champion of the junior show with her junior yearling heifer, Alsuz Mark Rockette. Joel was the intermediate divi­ sion (ages 12-13) champion. Brother Jeff also showed, giving Barry County the Junior County Herds prize, awarded when three animals owned by three different juniors within the same county are showed. Lori Laing of Battle Creek won grand champion, best ud­ der of show and grand cham­ pion bred and owned with her first place 3-year-old, Donacres Monica Chairman. John Garity and Sons, Eaton Rapids, had the reserve grand champion with the second place 3-year-old, Reiff-Farm 'Lucas Nancy. S-J-S Bunky Crisscross Bell, shown by Stephea Scheurer of Lyons, won junior champion of the open and junior shows. She was the first place winter yearling Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 eJ 604 W. Henry, Charlotte heifer. The first place senior heifer calf, Lyn-Haven In­ spiration Rachel, shown by Dawn Green, Coldwater, was reserve junior champion of the open show. Christy Minnis, Webber­ ville, won senior and grand champion of the junior show with her 5-year-old cow, Havendale S-W-D Alicia. Reserve senior and reserve grand champion of the junior show went to Beth Letts, Mar­ shall, with her 4-year-old, Sue-Cha Elevation Dorey. John Garity and Sons of Eaton Rapids were the premier exhibitor and premier breeder, having captured first place in the following classes; junior heifer calf (Gaylea Levi Etta), 3-year-old cow (ReiffFarm Lucas Nancy); 5-yearold-cow (Gaylea PD Queen), o-cow(ayea and dry aged cow (Gaylea MM Trixie). Other heifer class winners were intermediate heifer calf Green’s Wil-Ela Kim Neito, Green’s Wil-Ela Farm, Col­ dwater;' summer yearling heifer - Car-Min-Vu Valiant Betsie-ET, Car-Min-Vu Look to the future with 'Olympian high performance vinyl replacement windows Twhine dmoowsst byoeau^'lli ^v®ER REPLAC--E--!- Your future looks bright and carefree with Olympian vinyl windows. You'll love the comfort and beauty they'll add to your home—and you'll love the money they save you. Never again put up with unsightly, drafty, inopera­ ble old windows. THERMAL EFFICIENCY 100% solid vinyl frames plus full 1" insulating glass (7/8* on bows, bays and casements) work together against heat loss and high energy bills. Rated by independent testing labs for high performance, Don't trust this important investment to less than the best. Call or come in today to arrange for a FREE ESTIMATE LUMBER yard f C R E D IT (KO *«K ANC MC AV AM aA I 852-0882 Farm, Webberville; junior yearling heifer - Green’s WilEla Sue-ET, Green’s Wil-Ela Farm; senior yearling heifer Graf Acres June Bell, Graf Acres, Stockbridge; and junior best three females Car-Min-Vu Farm. In the cow classes, winners were: Junior 2-year old LWS Kaptain Wars, L W Smith Farm, Battle Creek; Senior 2-year-old - LWS Patty Segis, L W Smith Farm; Dry 3- and 4-year-old — Schugs SS Verna, Green’s Wil-Ela 219 S. State See us for: • Delivery • Estimates • Planning • Savings Farm; Ages Cow - Paperman Oregon Claudia, Gewirtz Farm, Perry; Dairy Herd LW Smith Farm; Three Best Females - LW Smith Farm; Produce of Dam Green’s Wil-Ela Farm and Dam arid Daughter - MSU Dairy, East Lansing. In the showmanship contest for junior members, not only did Joel Butler win the in­ termediate division, but Ashley Sokol of Webberville won her junior division and Stephea Scheurer of Lyons took the senior division trophy. The Michigan Holstein Association sponsors many education and promotional events for Holstein dairymen throughout the year. Its suport staff cooperates with the Na­ tional Holstein Association to offer member dairymen com­ prehensive services including marketing, appraisals, sales', management, mating pro­ grams, HSDS Semen Service and management consultation. Area youngsters place recently at Michigan Livestock Expo at MSU by Nancy D. Thelen Extension 4-H Youth Agent Several Eaton County 4-H members placed at the 1988 Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo recently at Michigan State University. Cory Maurer of Charlotte received third place in beef showmanship, fifth overall in junior livestock judging and tenth in livestockjudging, oral reasons. Matt Pion of Olivet earned seventh place in swine showmanship, 11th place in beef showmanship, sixth in senior photography and tenth in the senior poster contest. Chrisina Priesman from Vermontville placed 12th in Adult Ed. graduates to have reunion September 6 MAINTENANCE FREE Color through and through vinyl—no more painting, scraping or caulking. Clean both sides of most units from indoors. HOMETOWN! Emily and Joel Butler took awards recently at the District III Holstein Show in Ingham County. (File photo) A reunion for all Maple Valley Adult Education graduates will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School cafeteria. There will be a potluck sup­ per, followed by a program. .The graduates are asked to bring a dish to pass and their table service. Punch, coffee and rolls will be furnished. Graduates may. invite their husbands, wives or friends. Invitations will be sent to all graduates whose names are on file in the Community Educa­ tion Office. Those who do not receive an invitation or know someone who did not should call the Community Education Office at 852-9275. Those who plan to attend are asked to call the Com­ munity Education Office. beef showmanship, 11th in senior public speaking and fifth in senior photography. Christina also received the first-place scholarship for photos taken with an instamatic camera. Rachael Greenman of Olivet received 17th in beef showmanship and, along with Christina Priesman and Matt Pion, made up the beef fitting team that placed third in the state. Kim Thompson from Ver­ montville placed fourth in junior public speaking, seventh in .junior photography, sixth in junior posters and 13th in sheep showmanship. She also received a 'scholarship for photos taken with instamatic [T-MK MK COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY1 We stock a complete line of • • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER Pets BLUE HEELER PUPPIES, $50. 517-852-9349 cameras. Lynn Haigh of Bellevue earned- tenth overall in the senior livestock judging contest. Matt Norris of Potterville also participated in the swine team fitting contest, along with Matt Pion and Christina Priesman. The purpose of the annual statewide event is to en­ courage 4-H members to broaden their skills and exper­ tise in livestock and related fields. This year’s competi­ tion included livestock judg­ ing and evaluation classes; livestock public speaking, demonstration, poster and photography contests; fitting and show contests; a livestock quiz bowl and ag Olympics. 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 Pumps �the Most Beautiful Day of ^our Isife start with thefinest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience uliider �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 14 Village of Nashville MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING July 28, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held July 28, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:02 p.m. Present were: John Hughes, Forrest Burd, Marsha Ainslie, Larry Filter and Raymond Hinckley, Absent: Sue VanDerske and Ted Spoelstra. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A letter from Justin W. Cooley was received and read. The council received a Police Report for the month of June. Motion by Hinckley supported by Filter to post 35 mph speed limit signs on Curtis Road from Reed Street to the Village limits. All ayes. Motion carried. Carl Tobias requested a $1,000.00 payment from the Village to the Transfer/Recycle Board. Motion by Ainslie supported by Burd to make $1,000.00 payment to the Transfer/Recycle Board. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Ainslie, supported by Hinckley to pay $2,000.00 from General Fund to D.P.W. Equipment as partial repayment. All ayes. Motion carried. Geneva Hafner was present on behalf of Putnam Public Library and provided the council with an up­ date on the progress of the proposed children's wing and also went over a list of repairs and maintenance that are needed at Putnam Public Library. President Hughes read a letter to the Council from Trustee Marsha Ainslie in which she announc­ ed her resignation from the Council effective 7-29-88. Motion by Filter, supported by Hinckley to thank Marsha Ainslie for her past service on the Council and various committees, and to accept her HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... Vermontville, Castleton and Maple Grove Township Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME­ OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant that they do NOT have to pay back. For additional infor­ mation, contact Cheryl Barth, at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 765-3742. resi resignation with regrets. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Ainslie supported by Burd to adjourn. ............... Locally Administered Streets Maple Valley News 78.75 Michigan Bell......... 51.30 Clary, Nantz, Wood...1,244.22 Arrow Uniform Rental... 30.10 Consumers Power Co 26.14 Consumers Power Co 93.34 Accident Fund of Michigan 6,562.21 TOTAL 11,224.41 Consumers Power TOTAL Police Lakeland Asphalt Corp...54.00 Rieth-Ri ley 657.17 TOTAL 711.17 Police Equip. Co. 4.51 Nashville Hardware 4.00 Michigan Bell 34.74 Hummell's Body Shop..-.120.64 Consumers Power Co 68.24 Nye Uniform Co 58.34 TOTAL 300.47 Michigan 1,181.20 1,181.20 Major Streets Lakeland Asphalt Corp...54.00 Consumers Concrete Corp. .3.28 TOTAL 57.28 Local Streets Water Nashville Hardware Hometown Lumber TOTAL 35.88 Yard 40.00 175.88 Sewer Parks -Nashville Hardware TOTAI 44.54 444.54 Garage and Equipment Purity 29.75 Sweepster 426.86 Nashville Hardware 38.23 Curtis Machine & Tool... 25.00 Consumers Power Co ..44.23 TOTAL 564.07 TOTAL GENERAL FUND EX­ PENDITURES 12,133.49 Arrow Uniform Rental... 13.18 Waterman Industries Sales ......................................119.46 Nashville Hardware 30.25 Drummond American Corp. ....................................132.87 Consumers Power Co.. 1326.60 Wheeler's Marine Service.5.95 The Citizens Elevator Co., Inc. ...72.25 TOTAL 1,700.56 TOTAL AUGUST Barry County Extension CALENDAR OF EVENTS Meeting adjourned 7:46 p.m. August 11, 1988 John Hughes, President Rose Heaton, Clerk General Fund Expenditures General Gov’t flnnnnnHTnrnnnnnnwwnniifflnnrnnffnTnTffiTiffnnnffT 1988 BILLS 15,959.58 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Board of Education • AGENDA ITEMS • SPECIAL MEETING — ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 8:00 P.M. — AUGUST 23, 1988 1. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Maplewood first grade teacher Janet Allen. 2. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from teacher Eric Heide. Eric taught sixth grade at Kellogg Elementary last school year and was scheduled to teach fifth grade at Maplewood Elementary this coming school year. 3. Action related to the bids received at the August 8th meeting regarding roof repair work at Maplewood Elementary School and Fuller Elementary Gymnasium. Architect Randy Case will be present at the meeting and make a recommendation. 4. Principal Dave Doozan is recommending that Tammy Wilde be employed as third grade teacher at Fuller Elementary. 5. Principal Larry Lenz is recommending that Wallace Clay be employed as a special educa­ tion teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School. . Additional recommendations will be made at the meeting Tuesday night regarding the first grade and fifth grade positions. 6. Action related to employment of a principal for the Fuller and Kellogg Elementary Schools. 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment Aug. 27 - 4-H Fishing Contest & Clinic, 8 a.m. Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. (Must make reservations at the Extension Of­ fice, 948-4862). Aug. 27 - 4-H Kite Making Contest, 10 a.m., Chamber of Commerce Activity Center Tent, Courthouse Lawn, Hastings. (Must make reservations at the Extension Office, at 948-4862). Aug. 29 - 4-H Non-livestock General Meeting, 7 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. Sept. 1 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., fair of­ fice (on the fairgrounds), Hastings. Sept. 6 - Fair Improvement Meeting, 8 p.m. Fair Office (on the fairgrounds), Hastings. Sept. 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 11 - Rabbit Field Day, 10:30 a.m., Langshaw Farms, Augusta. Sept. 12 - 4-H Goat Developmental,Committee, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. NOTICE OF REZONING HEARING the Section line 400.00 ft.; thence North 65 degrees 01 '27" East along the tangent of old and new Nashville Highway 330.95 ft.; Pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article 13, Section 13.4 of the thence South parallel with said Eaton County Land Development Section line 539.74 ft.;; thence Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN West 300 ft. to beginning. The that a public hearing will be held lands described above contains at a regular meeting of the Eaton 3.24 acres more or less. Shall be the privilege of all inCounty Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. p.m. on on Wednesday, Wednesday, terested persons to be heard 7:00 September 14, 1988 at the Eaton regarding the proposed amendCounty Courthouse, 1045 In­ ment or any other matter that dependence Boulevard, should properly come before the Charlotte, Michigan for the pur­ Planning Commission. The ten­ pose of considering the amend­ tative text and accompanying ment of the Eaton County Land map may be examined Monday Development Code and the Land through Friday between 8:00 a..m. Development District Maps in the and 5:00 p.m. in Room 18,1045 In­ Boulevard, Boulevard, following respect:: dependence dependence TO CHANGE from LA, Limited Charlotte, Michigan. Agricultural to C, Commercial the James Baird, Chairman Eaton County following described property: A parcel of land located in the Planning Commission West % of the Northwest 'A of Section 31, T3N, R6W, Vermont­ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters ville Township, Eaton County, Michigan, described as: Commen­ cing at the West 'A corner of said Section 31; thence North along MAPLE VALLEY H S. CAFETERIA Section line 874.19 ft. to the point THURSDAYS • 6:30 PM of beginning of this description; Doors Open 5:30 'JEariy Birds 6:15 thence continuing North along BINGO — FOR SALE — The Maple Valley Schools Board of Education is accepting sealed bids on the following used vehicles which are located at the bus garage on Reed Street in Nashville. All sealed bids are to be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 12, 1988. Bids will be opened at the regular school board meeting scheduled to be held in the Administration Building, Monday, September 12, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 1977 B International School Bus with Wayne Body 1972 Ford Van oooocooceceoeoeeooooeoecoooooeeooojyoooiM Soccer program to be formed in Maple Valley BUD & BUD LICHT 12 Pack Cans Rich and Ready ice Cream LIQUOR • INSTANT LOTTERY NEW HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8-11; Fri. & Sat. 8-12; Sun. 10-10 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0486 Party Mart A soccer league is forming this fall for Maple Valley boys and girls in the third through sixth grades. Parents are needed to work with the teams. A parents’ meeting and training session will be held Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. Those interested in helping with a team may call the Community Education Office or Community Representative Jan Mittelstaedt at 852-9510. Practice sessions will begin the week of Sept. 12 and games will be played the following Saturdays. Information will be passed out to the students during the first weeks ofschool. Students must register for this program. For more information, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. PARTS & SERVICE ' • serwce rwce We service all brands 543-8332 appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTSFOR ALLBRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC A MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID ★ FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL ★ SEARS *GIBSON ★ TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT * JEN NAIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable A Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 23, 1988 — Page 15 Local youths win awards at State 4-H Rabbit Expo By Nancy D. Thelen Extension 4-H Youth Agent Several Eaton County 4-H’ers placed well at the 1988 Michigan 4-H Rabbit Expo held recently at Michigan State University. One hundred and twenty-three 4-H’ers from 21 counties par­ ticipated. Eaton County had the second highest number of county participants. Earning first place overall and receiving a $300 scholar­ ship was Chad Burt of Charlotte. To win this honor, Chad placed first in the senior rabbit quiz, first in rabbit cooking, second in demonstrations, in rabbit breed identification and in cavy showmanship, and third in senior educational exhibits and in rabbit showmanship. Amy Jo Parish of Vermont­ ville was the first place winner in the junior division of meat judging. Jeff Laverty from Vermontville placed third in senior meat judging and third in senior fur judging. Jonathon Bowers also of Ver­ montville took third in junior furjudging. Christy Houghton of Eaton Rapids won fifth in junior fur judging and fourth in rabbit breed identification. Kristy Boucher from Sunfieldf placed eighth in junior rabbit showmanship. In team competition the senior team composed of Chad Burt, Cheri Laverty and Jeff Laverty placed third in live animal evaluation and fifth in carcass judging. Junior teams placed fourth and fifth in live animal evaluation. Members of the fourth place team were Amy Jo Parish, Brandy Wawiernia, and Sara Parish all of Vermontville and from Vermontville. The Dena Bignall from Charlotte. group who stayed on campus The fifth place team members was accompanied by Bonnie were Sarah Mater, Foye Laverty and Diane Bowers Pierce, Josh Bowers and from the Vermontville Jr. Jonathon Bowers, all from Farmers 4-H Club. Vermontville. The purpose of the event Other county participants was to give 4-H’ers an oppor­ were Adny Houghton from tunity to evaluate their rabbit Eaton Rapids, Becca Wilford knowledge and showing skills from Sunfield, and Marc by competing against others Nehmer and Matt Nehmer with similar interests. Asbestos found in children's play sands Some commercially pro­ duced children's play sands, sold in many areas of the United States, have been found to contain significant amounts of asbestos fibers. Jerrold L. Abraham, M.D., Department of Pathology, SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, N.Y., said that his analyses of several samples of play sands definitely showed enough tremolite asbestos fibers to cause airborne concentrations exceeding the allowable amount for occupational exposures. He discussed the results of his study at the recent annual meeting of the American Lung Association, the Christmas Seal People, in New Orleans. “The U.S. Consumer Pro­ duct Safety Commission (USCPSC) continues to con­ sider tremolite fiber found in the sands a nonharmful substance that is not officially classified as true asbestos,” Dr. Abraham said. Tremolite fibers are a natural component of crushed limestone, one of the materials used to produce play sand and other consumer pro­ ducts for lawns and gardens. A number of studies on tremolite fiber clearly show that it is associated with mesothelioma, a form of cancer that results from asbestos inhalation. Take heart in the kitchen In the 1970’s, everyone was into comparing their zodiac sign. Now in the 1980’s have you noticed, everyone is in to comparing their cholesterol count? Nutritional issues are not only popular but because ofthe vast amount of information surrounding diet, fat, fiber and the like, people have become confused. “Take Heart in the Kit­ chen” is a two-part education program offered by the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice that will cover such issues as fat in the diet, meal planning for high cholesterol diets and will look at the newest research dealing with oat bran and niacin and their effect on cholesterol. Patricia Williard, registered dietition from Charlotte and Mona Ellard, Eaton Extension home economist will be the speakers. “This two-part series is designed for people that have been handed a low fat diet sheet by the doctor and told to follow it, but you don’t understand the instructions. It is also for those that want to understand better the relation­ ship between the different types of fat and cholesterol in their diet,” says Ellard. Because of the importance of this nutritional issue, this two-part workshop has been set up in three different loca­ tions around the country. The workshops have been schedul­ ed in Charlotte, LansingWaverly and Eaton Rapids. On TucsdaySj Sept. 13 and 20, the program will be of­ fered at the Charlotte High School, home economics room. On Thursday, Sept. 15 and 22 the program will be of­ fered at Waverly High School, home ecomomics room. On Thursday, Jan. 12 and 19 it will be held at the Senior Citizens Center in Eaton Rapids. All three programs will be held’ from 6:30-9:30 p.m. There'is a $5 fee which will cover food and materials. Ad­ vance registration is required. If you will be attending either in Charlotte or Eaton Rapids, send your check payable to Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostick Street, Charlotte, MI 48813. If you will be attending the Lansing-Waverly site, registration will be handled through the Waverly Com­ munity Education at 484-5600 — there will be an additional charge at the site. Classes are limited so sign up early. Dr. Abraham noticed that a fine dust was produced by a play sand he had purchased for his children. He decided to conduct a study. Using sophisticated analytic techniques, he found that the sand contained long, thin fibers consistent with the structure of harmful asbestos. “Children playing in this sand run the risk of inhaling significant numbers of these fibers,” Dr. Abraham said. “I feel that the USCPSC is not meeting its responsibility to the American public by refusing to act on our findings and the results of other in­ vestigators who also have detected significant numbers of tremolite fibers in these products.” Not all experts, however, including federal regulatory agencies, agree that these fibers pose a danger to health. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) aswler, Vol. 117 - No. 4 — Tuesday, August 30, 1988 Nashville Village Council to explore new budget options by Joyce Snow With a financial crunch fac­ ing the Village of Nashville, officials last Thursday discussed borrowing $35,000 from the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority. However, no official action on the matter was taken. Village President John Hughes, who offered the idea as one alternative to alleviate a cash-flow problem, said.after checking to the possibility fur­ ther that administrative costs to the village would be ap­ proximately $500 to $600. He also told the council that the interest rate was up to bet­ ween 7.5 to 7.75 percent. “I have a little problem with borrowing money to get out of debt,” said trustee Ted Spoelstra. Trustee Carl Tobias agreed. ‘‘Don’t you think this will straighten itselfout?,” he ask­ ed the council. “There are many things-you (the village council) did this year that you won’t be doing again. I think it would be better to do it (find a solution) with your budget rather than borrow money over a 15-year period.” The village had made capital expenditures out of the general ftind over the usual amount this year. According to a report by auditor Donald Lloyd of Battle Creek, these included the acquisition of ad­ jacent real estate and the building of an addition to the village hall. Hughes further said that with the cuts made so far this year, revenues versus expen­ ditures were on the plus side of $-1,400. “If you look at the overall picture ofthe village, we’re in good shape,” he said. Hughes said the only capital outlay planned for this year is the carpet need for the village hall. After much discussion, the council decided to “let it ride for now.” Hughes said, “in the future, however, unless the State Equalized Valuation (SEV) rises substantially or state revenue sharing increases, we will not be able to operate as we have been without raising taxes. Hopefully, we can suc­ ceed in avoiding cash-flow problems without borrowing money.” The finance committee, which consists of Carl Tobias and Forrest Burd, will meet again to try to find other ways to come up with additional revenue. In other business, Mike Williams of 734 Durkee St. (M-66) requested hookup to the village sewer system. He told the council that he didn’t have any room to put in a new drain field. He said there had been one on the south side of his property at one time, but that the ground was heavy with clay and now the one on the north side Was saturating the ground. The clay, he said, has just caused the field to fill up“I do need an answer soon, because the present situation is unsightly and it’s beginning to smell and it’s not going to get any better,” Williams told the council. Tobias outlined a way to hook up the residence, but ex­ plained that it would involve the purchase of a grinder pump and additional pipeline. He further said that the responsibility of costs and maintenance would need to be decided. “This is a different situa­ tion than we’ve ever done before,” he said. President Pro-tem Ray Hin­ ckley said that the purchase of the grinder pump would be about $2,500 and additional costs would give a total of ap­ proximately $4,000 to the village and an additional $1,000 to the property owner. Hughes said that they have no precedent to base a deci­ sion on but that “One of the things Farmers Home Ad­ ministration encourages us to do is make capital im­ provements... My only conContinued on page 8 Syrup Queen takes part in Hastings parade Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen Jennifer Fisher appeared with her court in the Hastings Annual SummerFest parade held Saturday atop her float. Hundreds turned out to view the annual event, even the weather cooperated. Local cocaine dealer gets 20 years by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Castleton Township man who pleaded guilty to selling cocaine to an undercover of­ ficer was sentenced last week to up to 20 years in prison. Saying a severe sentence would discourage others from dealing drugs in Barry Coun­ ty, Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Joseph H. Gorodenski, 29, to the maximum 160 to 240 months in a state facility. Gorodenski, of 139 Hager Road, was arrested in November after selling 5.7 grams of cocaine in June to an undercover officer from the Michigan State Police Lansing Post. Police used two local residents to arrange the sale from Gorodenski to Trooper Edward Hay. ’’ Initially he stood mute to the two counts ofdelivery and manufacture of cocaine, but on July 11 he pleaded guilty to the two felony charges. An habitual offender charge, alleging that he had Continued on page 8 M.V. School Board's hiring of principal spurs protest New Kellogg Elementary and Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School principal Nancy Potter greets student Jerred Cousins. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser Amid complaints that it fail­ ed to review the resumes of more qualified candidates seeking an elementary prin­ cipal’s position, the Maple Valley Board of Education voted Tuesday to hire Nancy Potter as the new chief of Kellogg and Fuller Elemen­ tary schools in Nashville. Potter has been a third grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville since 1969. Chairman of the board’s Labor Managment Commit­ tee, Richard Ewing, when recommending Potter for the post, said she does not cur­ rently meet school policy requirments in that she does not live within the district, nor does she possess a master’s degree as policy mandates. But he said Potter, who lives only seven miles from Nashville, plans to move into the Maple Valley School District by Feb. 1. Ewing also noted that Potter promises to have completed a master’s degree program in administration from Michigan State University by the begin­ ning of the 1989-90 school year. Superintendent Carroll Wolff and Maplewood Prin­ cipal Dave Doozan had con­ ducted initial interviews with the candidates Aug. 10, and joined the Labor Management Committee, consisting of Ew­ ing, Charles Viele and Beatrice Pino, during the se­ cond interviews Aug. 18. “We interviewed five ex­ cellent candidates... we unanimously agreed on a can­ didate. We recommend her because of her background, her experience in the district and the support of her co­ workers,” Ewing said. He ad­ ded, “My decision was based upon the support of her co­ workers, her portfolio and the aggressive style with which she went after the job.’J But another applicant, Lucy Martin, said she had asked committee members at the time ofher second interview if they had looked at her resume. They said they had not, Martin said. She asked them again in­ dividually at the board meeting last Tuesday and all three said “no.” “I personally do not have to justify my position,” Ewing said. “I guess my internal feeling is what I went by rather than looking at a tremendous amount of resumes.” Martin’s husband, Dick, defended his wife and ap­ peared to be angry. “You brought her over here at 10:15.at night for an inter­ But because of the situation at view and nobody bothered to Fuller, her knowledge of it look at her resume,” he said. and handling of it, I felt she “In the future, if you inter­ (Potter) could handle it.” view somebody, you ought to Pino later said she was at least look at their certifica­ referring to various crises that tions and qualifications.” have occurred duririg Potter’s Pino said later that Martin, 20 years at the school, but did who has a master’s degree, not pinpoint any specific does not reside in the district incidents. but had stated she would live “She has taken a leadership in her parents’ home locally role in a lot of crises. Other during the week if she were teachers have come to her in hired for the position. times of stress,” Pino said. Kellogg School teacher San­ “We got a letter signed by dy Briggs also spoke up, most of the teachers who claiming that the board’s wanted her (in that job).” recommendation of Potter for Potter said that on occasion the principalship was not fair in the past, she was called to other teachers who did not upon to act as “substitute” apply for the job because they principal. do not meet the critieria. Viele said, “I felt I did what “I’ve been in this district was best for the kids,” of his for 15 years, too, and I did not reason for choosing Potter. apply according to the job After Viele made the mo­ description,” she said. “I’m tion to hire Potter, all board not a resident and I don’t have members voted “yes” except a master’s degree. It’s not fair Harold Stewart. to the people who did not app­ “I think we should follow ly because of your job the policy,” Stewart said. description.” Immediately after the vote, Lucy Martin recommended Board President Bill Flower the board review all of the confirmed that one member resumes before voting, but the had voted “no.” He then members did not respond to ordered a roll call vote on the her request. motion and also voted “no.” “Nancy had fantastic sup­ “I have no problem with port of the people she’s been Mrs. Potter, but I do have a working with,” said Pino. “I problem with violating the know Nancy and Lucy and I policy,” Flower said. “The had a hard time in my mind. Continued on page 3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 30, 1988 — Page 2 New principal is familiar face at Fuller Elementary last week. “I always said someday this would be mine.” Potter has been waiting pa­ tiently for her big break into school administration ever since she first began teaching third grade at Fuller Street Elementary School in the Maple Valley School District in 1969. “I feel I have a vested in­ terest in the kids and the district,” she said. “I have no desire to be anyplace else. There’s a lot of potential here by Shelly Sulser Nancy Potter has been liv­ ing a dream come true since the Maple Valley Board of Education last Tuesday chose her to be the new Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary schools principal. Potter replaces Joy Frith, who resigned to accept another position in the Leslie system last month. “I always said that when I grew up, I wanted to be a principal,” Potter said amid stacks of papers on her desk INVENTORY CLEARANCE 25% to 75% Off ... 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In view of complaints by parents last year concerning various discipline procedures at the schools, Potter said she is going to do her best to focus on the positive. “There has been a lot of negative feelings and that’s going to be my greatest con­ cern,” she said. “We’re go­ ing to dwell on the positive this year. We’re going to playground. “I want them to see that I’m concerned with what’s going on in the classrooms,” she said. Her plans also call for her to stay actively involved with the Parent-Teacher Organization. “I’ve got lots of ideas and I’m going to need their sup­ port as far as money,” she said. Potter said one idea will be to have a treasure chest in her office for students who per­ form well. “If a student does good work, I’ll look at it and they can pick a treasure (prize),” Potter -said. She added she would like to have a bulletin board in the halls of the two school buildings bearing photos of students who are good citizens. Potter admitted supervising two schools will be “dif­ ferent,” but also a challenge. She plans to be on hand at Kellogg School Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1 Monday and Wednesday .mcrnoons. So far, Potter has been busy preparing for the start of school by going over adequate supply of water, he schedules, working with aides on lunchroom procedures and points out. If fall rains are nearly nor­ searching out workable solu­ mal,- lawns that survived the tions to past problem areas. Potter came highly recom­ drought should be fertilized now and then again in late Oc­ mended for the job by her tober so that they recover their peers and other ad­ vigor before the plans go dor­ ministrators, as proven by 10 different letters of endorse­ mant for the winter. Krizek recommends using a ment that accompanied her mixture of quick release and application for the job, in­ slow release nitrogen in the cluding one from Maple late fall. The plants will take Valley Junior-Senior High up the immediatley available School Principal Larry Lenz. “During my 21 years in the nitrogen at once. The slow release nitrogen will be Maple Valley School system, available next spring when I have observed Mrs. Potter plants resume growth, and develop into an outstanding you may be able to hold off teacher,” he said. “In addi­ fertilizing until late May or tion to her competency in the classroom, she has even June. Fall is also a good time for demonstrated outstanding controlling weeds, he adds. abilities and desire to continue Many weed seeds germinate to help our system grow by working in the field of Continued on page 14 administration. ’ ’ catch them being good.” Potter said Michigan Educational Assessment Pro­ gram and Stanford Acheivement test scores will be used to identify weak areas so staff members can determine ways to help students improve. “The potential is there for a good, positive year,” she said. Potter said she plans on be­ ing a visible principal, one that students and teachers can know and communicate with. “I’m never going to forget that I was a teacher first,” she said. ‘‘Sometimes ad­ ministrators forget what it was like being a teacher, being in the classroom. I don’t want to lose sight of that and just knowing kids, working with kids and building on kids’ strengths.” Potter said she intends to spend time in the classrooms, in the lunch room and on the Fall is the time to pamper your drought-stricken lawns By Allen P. Krizek County Extension Director If you watered your lawn often enough during the hot, dry summer to keep the grass plants alive, or if your lawn was blessed with- an occa­ sional soaking rain in July and August, it’s time to begin a program of fall fertilization to help the turf thicken and recover from the drought. If lack of rain or irrigation killed large areas, it’s time to re-establish the lawn this fall by seeding or sodding. “In many respects, fall is the most important time ofthe year for lawn maintenance,” says Eaton County Extension Director Allen Krizek. “With adequate fertilizer and normal fall rains, the grass plants grow and spread, thickening .the lawn and making it harder for weeds to get a foothold.” This vigorous fall growth can fill in small open areas in the turf, Krizek says. Exten­ sive areas of dead grass — open patches larger than the palm ofyour hand — will pro­ bably have to be re­ established. The best time to seed or reseed a lawn in Michigan is usually mid-August through mid-September, Krizek adds. Sodding can be done well into the fall. Both newly seeded and sodded lawns need an • PENNY SUPPER • Sept. 3rd VFW Post 8260 Nashville, Michigan Serving... Ham & Chop suey 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chairpersons — Victoria Banks and Alberta Lewis Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED VERMONTVILLE EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... .9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 Sun. Night Service ..6 A.M. Worship......... 11 P.M. Worship......... ..6 Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 0 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ...9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 3 M.V..School Board's hiring ofprincipal spurs protest iS JS * ’Qi ’ Wl i'iis': s: 5J^ •s Jtjs tjs sW sW *c*s USA,I /S.RWin,tS »<S £$ “, w,*< w, •hh3^ h3 Hajj’S S * b’** *i •4 tfcfcj 7 differ ibL^'ui^'uiZ^w • *," • , “»• S*M *? «hito *? « h ito SS*M ^ml ^ * lUpBik k ^Stalsj^ * 'fctewihllr ■ >mnnk li Mt S jj."]lljp * t ••Kj^aiuj CllIltMI, lit III I t« bmtk ®ot' a wiiEttra ■ iq ■sngnh , wbt i it Hi Mil Continued from front page recall (last September of Dale Ossenheimer) was because of policy. The point is, we have a policy to follow, but I also say that Nancy Potter is welcome as a principal of the school and anywhere in this district any time, any place.” (Wolff noted at the meeting that if Potter does not meet the criteria for the job by the end of her one-year contract that the agreement would not be renewed and the school again would look for a new principal.) Ewing said later that he did not speak up when Martin asked her resume be reviewed at the meeting because it was not his place to do so. “If the board president wanted to review the situa­ tion, it was his prerogative,” he said. He also defended his action in not looking over the resumes. “Carroll Wolff is the designated man to review resumes,” he said. “In resumes, policy, it’s him and other staff members he deems advisable.” Ewing added that because he works 12 to 16 hours each day, he did not have time to review resumes before the in­ terview and that he did not have copies of them. “I didn’t ask for them,” Ewing said. “I look at how the person does the job. I felt my position was to decide and give my recommendation on who I felt did the best job.” Pino added that the resumes were not made available to the committee prior to the Aug, 18 interview. “It is unfortunate that all the resumes were not made available to the personnel committee before the inter­ views,” she said. “Ifthey had been, we might have avoided interviewing candidates, who, though highly desirable, for the position, did not meet the requirements. ’ ’ Pino said that in reviewing Michigan State Law, Public Act 163, she understood it to read that a person employed as a school administrator after July 1, 1988, will be required to possess a master’s degree in education administration or must be enrolled in a program leading to that certification. “The question we must ask ourselves is, are we in com­ pliance with this new state law and also with board policy,” she said. Pino said she thinks the board has violated school policy because it only reportedly states principals must have a master’s degree. She said it does not mention allowing the administrator to have a year to obtain the need­ ed credits. “I was under the impres­ sion the board policy allowed one more year for comple­ tion,” Pino said. As for Potter, being hired as principal in Nashville is a dream realized. “I always said that when I grew up, I wanted to be a principal,” she said. (See related story.) In other business The board agreed to accept a roofing bid of $99,723.33 from Norman H. Davis roofers of Hastings upon the recommendation of architect Randy Case. Although Davis bid $2,000 more than the low bidder, Kieffs Roofing -of Stanton; Case recommended Davis on the basis of his experience with the district. He added that Kieffs did not bid the job according to the specifications provided. The board also accepted a letter of resignation from long-time Maplewood Elementary School teacher Janet Allen, who accepted a position with the Plainwell schools. Eric Heide, a first-year teacher at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville last year submitted his resignation, an­ nouncing that he has accepted a position with the Lakewood Public Schools. Teacher Aide Elizabeth “Betty”'Furlong decided as well to retire from her post with the Maple Valley Schools due to her health. New teachers hired were Susan L. Schinck, who will teach first grade at Fuller Street School, and Deborah Storms, who will teach fifth grade at Maplewood. NOTICE to TAXPAYERS in the VILLAGE of NASHVILLE Collection of the 1988 Village taxes has been extended until September 30, 1988 without penalty. Lois J. Elliston Village Treasurer OUR ROOTS ARE DEEP WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. We pride ourselves on being your total financial resource. 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For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334.__________________ PIANO FOR SALE: WANTED: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Credit Manager 1-800-447-4266. Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet ■ Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday. August 30. 1988 — Poge 4 Memories of the past... Quints starred at 'The Star' Nashville’s introduction to the famed Dionne quintuplets, bom in Ontario, Canada, on May 28, 1934, came nearly two years later in the form of a locally-shown motion picture. Some readers of this col­ umn may recall that event at the old Star Theater on Main Street. The five girls bom to Elzire and Olivia Dionne of near Callander, were the first set of quints known, in 1934, to have survived for more than a few hours after birth. Their arrival created a worldwide stir of interest, fanned by a flurry of publicity generated by promoters. Among them were two Chicago men who reached an almost immediate agreement with the father for exhibition of the babies at the Worlds’ Fair. For most Nashville folks, however, it was not until the movie, “The Country Doc­ tor,” appeared here that they became acquainted with little Yvonne, Cecile, Marie, An­ nette and Emelie, who ap­ peared in their first full-length film with a brillant cast of Hollywood stars. The title of the picture honored the delivering physician, Dr. Star Theater\ Nashville, Mich. R. P. HEBERT, Proprieto FRIDAY and SATURDAY April 17th and April 18th MYRNA LOY in Whip Saw With SPENCER TRACY. A M-G-M Picture. SUNDAY and MONDAY April 19th and April 20th M-G-M’s Magnificent Picture of Charles Dickens’ Famous Classic, A Tale of Two Cities RONALD COLMAN and OTHER STARS. 6000 People — 126 Minute Film. SPECIAL! TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY April 21st, April 22nd and April 23rd The Dionne Quintuplets in The Country Doctor” t. Starring JEAN HERSHOLT No Matinee. Don’t Miss It. — Also — Custer’s Last Stand*’ Beginning a Serial. 44 minutes. MATINEE EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:30 CIVIC LOYALTY Shown through the courtesy of Nashville Chamber of Com X merce and Star Theater. Boosting Nashville. Pays big dividends. Special—A 3 o’clock Matinee every Saturday.. { Special Price — 10c and 15c. GOOD COMEDY AND CARTOON WITH EACH SHOW ! X Two Shows, 7:15 and 9 p. m. Admission - - 10 and 25 Cents In this 1920 photocard ofNashville scenes, the Star Theater is seen at right in the upper right-hand comer. The theater sat on the spot just south of Central Park now occupied by the new police addition to the village hall. Originally the Park Theater, the name was later changed to the Star. Effects of the Great Depression brought about its closure in the late 1930s, but it was remodeled and reopened in 1940 by Claire Greenhoe as the Flo. With the advent of TV, patronage dropped and the theater closed its doors for the last time in 1958. The first moving picture ever seen in Nashville was a Kinetoscope shown at the opera house in March, 1903. Allan R. Dafoe, under whose supervision the children ap­ peared in the movie. The film was shown in Nashville on three con­ secutive nights, April 21-23, 1936, as part of an 11-day series of outstanding features. Following are excerpts of Nashville News stories, heralding the special film event and recapping the story! STAR THEATER BEGINS ELEVEN DAY SERIES Beginning Friday night, April 17, Star Theater will have no “dark night” until Tuesday night, April 28, or 11 continuous nights of entertain­ ment and some matinees. Outstanding in the films booked for this period are the picturfzation of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Tale of Two Cities,” the Dionne quintuplets in “The Country Doctor,” and the serial, “Custer’s Last Stand.” For Friday and Saturday of this week, is Myrna Loy in “Whipsaw,” with Spencer Tracy, which presents Miss Loy as a fascinating member of an international ring of jewel thieves and Tracy as a secret service man who forces her to pose as his wife. The results are adventurous, tragic, romantic and humorous. For Sunday and Monday, “A Tale of Two Cities,” from Charles Dickens’ classic of the French Revolution days with action principally in Paris and London - a spec­ tacular drama with 112 speak­ ing parts and 6,000 extras, with Ronald Colman heading the screen’s greatest cast in epic filmization of this Dickens novel, for which film eight months were spent in research alone. The Dickens story has been created on the screen just as the novelist wrote it, the soul stirring story of a group of people embroil­ ed in the sinister workings of the French Revolution of 1789, a 126-minute film, a great dramatic and artistic triumph. A grandniece of Dickens, Millicent Grey, descendant of nobility, has a small part in the picture. The Dionne quintuplets pic­ ture, “The Country Doctor,” with Jean Hersholt, the first “five star” picture, comes as a special for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, with no matinee. Don’t miss this one. With “The Country Doctor” is the serial picture, “Custer’s Last Stand,” which begins at this time. This is based on historical events leading up to Gen. Custer’s last fight, the most thrilling episode in American history, with thousands of Indians, troops of cavalry, 10,000 head of wild buffalo and an all-star cast of marquee names... STAR THEATER GIVES FINE ENTERTAINMENT When Raymond Hebert, proprietor ofthe Star Theater, returned Tuesday from Detroit with the films for his three-day special, one of the great attractions of 1936, the world famous Canadian quin­ tuplets in ‘’The Country Doc­ tor,” he was accompanied by a sizeable family party, Mrs. Hebert, his wife; William Hebert, a grandson who resides with them; Mrs. Tou­ tant, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hebert; Joseph Beck and family and Mrs. William Stetzer, all ofDetroit, who re­ mained until after the Thurs­ day night show, when they all drove back to Detroit. The Dionne quintuplets, Yvonne, Cecile, Marie, An­ nette and Emelie, appearing in their first full-length feature picture, “stole the show,” which was photographed under the technical supervi­ sion of Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, the physician whose medical skill and care and forethought are responsible for the sur­ vival of these five babies bom in that modest home near Callander, Ontario, Canada, on May 28, 1934, simultaneously and of the same mother. Jean Hersholt, June Lang, Slim Summerville, Michael Whalen, Dorothy Peterson and others, with these five lit­ tle extraordinary stars and with a great romantic scenario for the background, adapted from an original story of Charles E. Blake, Chicago newspaperman, with screen story by Sonya Levien, prov­ ed all absorbing to both the young and old. A brillant cast of Hollywood stars and Candadian babies is one of the greatest human interest stories of the day... I From Our Readers Get out and vote in the November election To the editor: Less than 10 percent of the registered voters in Castleton Township voted in the Aug. 2 primary. I urge all registered voters to vote in the November general election. Anyone 60 years or older is entitled, by law, to vote by absentee ballot. Applications for absentee ballots are available from me (Junia Jarvie, Box 216, Nashville) or from the Nashville Village office or from Sharon Bishop. If you are over 18 years of An ad that appeared in The Nashville News on April 16 1936, lists a lineup of hit films for an 11-day event at the Star Theater. “The Country Doctor” gave most Nashville folks their first opportunity to see the Dionne quints in action. The Canadian-born toddlers were not yet two years old at the time of their appearance in this motion picture. In the 1930s, to help promote hometown shopping Nashville merchants sponsored Saturday afternoon matinees at the theater at reduced prices. Movies were a popular form of entertainment in those days. age and not registered to vote, stop at the Secretary of State’s office (where you get your driver’s license), or see Rose Heaton at the Nashville Village Office or me at 1954 Price Road, to register. If you are planning to be away on election day (Florida comes to mind, college students, too), don’t forget to apply for your absentee ballot. Castleton Township Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall, 98 S. Main Street, Nashville. If you would like an ap­ plication to work on Election Board contact me. Exercise your right to vote Nov. 8, not all citizens in all countries are able to choose their leaders. Junia Jarvie Castleton Township Clerk Nashville �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. August 30. 1988 — Page 5 New adult foster care home ready in Vermontville by Shelly Sulser A Vermontville couple with a deep-rooted concern for aging people in their town have remodeled their home and met extensive state guidelines to open the town’s first adult foster care home. “We hope we can get local people because I want them to be close to their family, their grandkids and great­ grandkids,” said Marjorie Bennett, who along with her husband, Russ, now are the owners of Bennett’s Adult Foster Care Home at 138 W. Third St. “It’s bad when you have to leave your home but leaving your community too is worse,” Marjorie said. The Bennetts recently received a license from the Michigan Department of Social Services to open for business, and are now waiting for applicants to take advan­ tage of the new group home, which has room for six residents. “I’m quite excited about it because Vermontville doesn’t have one,” Marjorie said. Marjorie noted that she and her husband will accept only elderly people between 60 and 105 who can still walk. “They have to be able to get up and dress'themselves and come to the table,” Marjorie noted. «« 4 "JOI %Star '>>Ut SUUt ifttS"S SS ' W in *SM tanist k a"?S^ "jSs Stans ,® W ®js ®S X js h s s Both Russ and Marjorie gained experience in caring for the aged at times in the past when they shared their home with Russ’ mother and Marjorie’s grandmother. “We enjoy older people,” Marjorie noted. “We really like having them.” After getting the idea to open a group home in Ver­ montville, Marjorie and Russ visited other homes and asked questions of the owners and staff. The couple then began the process of starting their own foster care facility last spring, themselves adding four single bedrooms and one double room with two beds, which could be used by a husband and wife or by two men or two women. A wooden deck was con­ structed onto the back of the home where the residents can sit and enjoy the outdoors while an indoor lounging area provides room for crafts, con­ versations or games. Activities will be encourag­ ed among the residents, with Russ and Marjorie willing to provide the transportation, they said. “If they wish to take part in the community, like going to church, we’ll make certain they get there if they want to or if they want to go to the school and play bingo or to Maple Valley AEROBICS CLUB GI® raw h Classes Beginnin ®l fttat, Si Srnmili, l September 12 4 Pfeiff. M And) h ■sii} from K'fn' kanttair ftsfrt it rrtafaj’ ® lortrttihptimiin No Pre.Registration Necessary Monday, Wednesday, Friday Mornings 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:45 p.m. ,olB,fc fr* the hritrai n from in Gm)Doc- MLUlk anpanialby wwmhc vpun.Mrs. ifr;fc Mtoll: nta who Nashville United Methodist Churc Corner of State & Washington St. ofMr.mi ft fc IvM SPECIALS $ TOWNE CLUB POP illULUW Jays ete^ JLntir! ■! ’* 7Mi Mil’ 7^ aaJS?% fl f fl ffl $ $ $ $ $ $. Bottle 16-oz. Bag f S|89 8 pack Case ... ■W fdep $ COKE Products * M* ^fZji 1«)^° ^° lf<|i jjtsiii*' 56 When the home is filled, Marjorie said a full-time resi­ dent housekeeper will be hired to provide the needed care when the Bennetts are away, and to help when they are home. Although it is not mandated that they be trained in emergency medical pro­ cedures, Russ and Maijorie plan to update their cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, should they be needed. Bennett’s Adult Foster Care home can take residents at any time. The cost for a single room is $800 per month, while the double room is $650 per month. Those wishing to apply for residency can just call the Bennetts at (517) 726-0324 or write to them at Bennett’s Adult Foster Care Home, 138 W. Third St., Vermontville. news aa s 'flg ballgames, we’ll take them,” Maijorie said. “The more ac­ tive they are, the better they’re going to be health­ wise:” The home will having visiting hours ‘‘any reasonable time of the day or evening” she said. Marjorie added that the residents are not required to help with the chores, but may if they wish. “They’re welcome to help with the dishes if it isn’t a hazard, but we’re here to pro­ vide meals and 24-hour super­ vision in case of an emergen­ cy,” Maijorie said. State regulations require the Bennetts to have a month’s written menu on hand, to weigh the residents once a month, to hold fire and bad weather drills twice a year and to complete numerous forms and papers. Vermontville Call Tricia Hansbarger 726-0323 for more info? ' Bennett's Adult Foster Care Home is now open for business at 138 W. Third St. in Vermontville. Here, Marjorie Bennett shows the lounging area — just part of the renovation to their home. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Bud & Bud Light Family and friends helped Edith and Harold Benedict celebrate their birthdays Sun­ day afternoon. Harold and Edith knew their children had planned a potluck supper, complete with birthday cake and homemade ice cream. However, the ultimate sur­ prise was a hot air balloon ride that lasted for over an hour and let Harold and Edith have a beautiful view of the countryside around their farm home. Our sympathy to the family of Norman Wiser. Mr. Wiser will be buried Tuesday after­ noon in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Lynn Gallagher - Main, of Alma, recently visited at the home of her sister, Madelyn Forest. ADULTS! ...do you need to improve your reading skills? Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 : Attention Nashville j Village Residents •• fl FREE ICE 2 bags with every keg ordered by Friday, sept. 2 24 pack cans p. ®10®® 1988 Doe Permit Applications are in by Sept. 24 Deadline. . ’ 6 J' -Sou.t.h. PARTY _End. STORE 637 S. Main, Nashville, Ml. / D r lllL* O E O .Q Q O 9 O 3 df a SlOf cf c NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00 Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 The Village of Nashville is • looking for concerned, inter• ested citizens to fill vacancies • on the Cemetery Board. • • • • • If you are interested, please • • submit your name at the Vil-! S lage Hall. Maple Valley Community Education Enrichment Classes TO ENROLL CALL 852-9275 MONDAY Office Update" — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15 MVHS Wolff Auto Mechanics — 6: 00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15 MVHS Powers Upholstery — 7: 00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/3/88 6 MVHS Cooper Computer class for kids thru 9th grade (Meets Wednesday also) 3:15-4:45 p.m. $13.50 9/19/88 3 MVHS Hunt TUESDAY Computer Science — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 Welding and Machine Shop — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 Jr. Karate — 6:00-7:00 p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Open Karate — 6: 00-8:00 p.m. $20.00 9/20/88 8 Exercise — 8:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Social Dancing — 7: 00-9:00 p.m. $15.00 ea. 9/20/88 8 Photograpy — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/5/88 6 Dried Floral Arrangements" — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/5/88 6 WEDNESDAY Your Family Tree — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 9/14/88 6 MVHS Hunt MVHS Kipp Maplewood OSKA Maplewood OSKA Maplewood Root MVHS Kent MVHS Hammond MVHS DePriest MVHS Harvey THURSDAY Accounting" — Rosin 9/22/88 15 MVHS 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 Typing — Rosin 9/22/88 8 MVHS 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 Woodworking — Hartenburg 9/22/88 15 MVHS 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 Beginning & AdvancedWord Processing — Christie 9/22/88 15 MVHS 6: 00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 Exercise — 9/22/88 8 MaplewoodRoot 7: 00-8:00 p.m. $12.00 Sewing/Quilting — Forest 9/22/88 8 MVHS 6: 00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 Computer Partners — Swartz 10/7/88 6 MVHS 7: 00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 •Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. WILLS AND TRUST Monday, Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50, Boldt RETIREMENT PROGRAMS/HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR CHILD’S COLLEGE EDUCATION — Monday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50 Boldt TAKE HEART IN THE KITCHEN — Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.00 Hartough STOP SMOKING CLINIC Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe WEIGHT CONTROL CLINIC — Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe HUNTER SAFETY CLASS — September 12-15, 6:00-9:00 p.m., MVHS, $3.00 SOCCER LEAGUE FOR 3RD - 6TH BOYS and GIRLS — Parents are needed to help. 852-9275 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation continues to grow Charles and Louise Viele, in a recent donation in honor of the graduation of their daughter. Dr. Maurene Viele, are the latest additions to the patrons listing of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: clothing children’s and adult’s, Lv. stand, child carrier for bike, many miscellaneous. Denise Hansen, 800 S. Clark, Nashville. September^-^_________________ LARGE GARAGE SALE: Sept. 2 and 3, boys clothes 0-8, canning jars, Avon bottles, stanstan­ dup hairdryer, 2 saddles, 30 ladies sweaters, 50 ladies blouses, lots of ladies things. South of Nashville on Guy Rd., look for signs. The Maple Valley Junior High Student Council had achieved that status earlier this summer. Donations of at least $100 have been received from James and Beatrice Pino in memory of Sena French; Thornapple Valley VFW Auxiliary, Post 8260 in memory of Sheila Allen; S.D. and Iva Rogers; the Maple Valley Education Association; William Flower; Hinman H. Sackett, in memory ofHale B. Sackett; and Charles and Louise Viele. The following donations were in the memory of Hazel Dean; Leonard and Irma Joppie, Thelma Hering, Lila Verbosky, Barb and Larry Musser, Charles and Louise Viele, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter; Gertrude Montgomery and Alberta Rockafellar. Others who have made re­ cent donations are Ivan M. Carpenter, in memory of Ver­ nal V. Carpenter; V.F.W. Post 8260 bingo; Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter in memory of Iva Cramer; Maple Valley Class of 1963; and Harold and Edith Benedict. The Nashville High School Class of 1938 is in the process of completing a project in memory of former Superintendent William D. Wallace. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation is a tax-exempt, charitable foundation that gives scholarships to deserv­ ing Maple Valley graduates from interest earned on dona­ tions. This year, three $500 scholarships were awarded. • MAPLE VALLEY • ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma, and FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take the classes for a small fee. — Classes Begin September 12, 1988 — ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Thornapple Lake Estates (Mead-o-Acres) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing — Flexible Hours — EVENING CLASSES (Maple Valley High School) 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. — Evening Classes Start September 19, 1988 — MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update includes: Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Basic Office Skills Various Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processor New Office Procedures, and more Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Record Keeping Auto Mechanics Welding and Machine Shop WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Sewing Lansing Community College Classes Offered at Maple Valley High School PSY-200 N-WRI 121 Introduction to Psychology: Social Individual Behavior 44 6:10-10:00 p.m. Mon. Staff Composition 44 6:10-10:00 p.m. Wed. Staff Enroll: Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Sept. 19, 1988, 7:00-8:00 p.m. or at LCC. Eaton I.S.D. Courses - Lansing & Charlotte Locations Daytime Classes Only Auto Body Banking Child Care Commercial Art Computerized Acctng. Food Services Pre Allied Health Home Construction Legal Office Marketing/Distributive Education Small Engines AND MORE!! Kent Skills Center Grand Rapids Ofters Evening Classes Calhoun Area Vocational Center Battle Creek Ollers Daytime Classes If you are an adult without a high school diploma, call us to find out how you may take these classes at no cost. High School graduates who are under 20 on Sept. 1,1988 should call to find out how you may take these classes at no charge. — CALL OR STOP IN! — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday CALL 852-9275 Obituaries Marvin L Wiser Keet I. Tobias ____ BARRY COUNTY Marvin L. Wiser, Sr., 51, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Hastings, Nashville and Vermontville died Saturday, August 27, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Wiser was bom on September 10, 1936 in Beld­ ing, the son ofRufus and Mary (Sower) Wiser. He was raised in the Barry County area and attended die Vermontville Schools. He was married to Georgia McNutt on April 20, 1968 in Lansing. They lived in Barry County until 1976 when they moved to Elkhart, Indiana. He was employed as group leader and fork lift operator at Domore Corporation in Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Wiser is survived by his wife, Georgia; one daughter, Cathy (Gregory) Devereaux of Mishawaka, Indiana; one son, Marvin L. Wiser, Jr. (Sue) of Cassopolis; son,Stanley Shellenbarger of Middleville; son, Frank Shellenbarger (Laurie) of Elkhart, IN; daughters, Deatra (Bradley) Smith and Debra Sue Wiser, all of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; seven sisters, Shirley Gonzales of Lake Odessa, Marilyn McMullen ofWisconsin, Janet Jordan of Woodland, Arlene Sargent of Vermontville, Laura Depuy of New York, Betty Carpenter and Irma Tyler, both of Woodland; one brother, Donald Wiser of Lake Odessa and one step brother, Elon Baker of Vermontville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30,1988 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nash­ ville. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marvin L. Wiser Memorial Fund. Beatrice K. Deakins __ HASTINGS - Mrs. Beatrice K. Deakins, 78, formerly of 1212 N. Broadway, died Monday, August 22, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Deakins was born on March 31, 1910, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Vem and Dena (Koewers) Curtiss. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there. She came to Hastings in about 1926. Her marriage to Avery Rodgers ended in divorce. Her husband Mike Silsbee died in 1945 and her husband Donald Deakins, whom she married in 1971 died in 1983. Mrs. Deakins is survived by two sons, Louis Silsbee of Hastings and James Rodgers of Holland; a daughter, Mrs. Guy (Betty) Ebeling of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Earl, Clarence and Vem Curtiss of Hastings; two sisters, Mary Logan ofJenison and Alice Rose of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerald and Alvah Curtiss and a sister, Jean Curtiss. Funeral serices were held Wednesday, August 24 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald L. Brail officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. HASTINGS Keet I. Tobias, 80, of 2095 Schultz Road, Hope Township, Hast­ ings, died Saturday, August 27, 1988 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Tobias was bom on December 19, 1907, in Hope Township, the son ofW.O. and Georgianna (Johnson) Tobias. He was raised in Hope Town­ ship, Barry County and attended Hinds School in Hope Township and Hastings High School. He was married to Margu­ erite DeMott on May 4, 1932 in Angola, Indiana. He was a farmer on the fami­ ly farm in Hope Township. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings and the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Tobias is survived by his wife, Marguerite; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Margie) Slocum of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Phillip (Pauline) Armstrong of Hastings, Mrs. Donald (Lois) Bowers ofHastings; four sons, Edger (Phyllis) Tobias of Wheaton, Illinois, Ron (Carol) Tobias of Nashville, Jerry Tobias of Hastings, Richard (Virginia) Tobias of Nashville; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 2:30 p.m., at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Elwood C. “Dutch” Ragla Marie S. Kenyon HASTINGS - Marie S. Kenyon, 72, of538 East Grand Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, August 28, 1988 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Kenyon was bom on December 10, 1915 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of George and Glenna (Newton) DeMott. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools there. She was married to Gordon P. Kenyon on June 29,1940 in Angola, Indiana. She was employed at Hastings ^Manufacturing. She was also a cook at the Court Street Grill in Hastings. She and her sister, Mildred owned and operated 1700 Drive Inn Restaurant in Hastings. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by her husband, Gordon; one son, Sidney (Sarah) Kenyon of Holland; two grandchildren, Andrew and Erica; one sister, Mildred Wilson of Hastings and one brother, Vem DeMott of Hastings. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph DeMott. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheim­ er’s Disease Association or Heart Association. HASTINGS - Elwood C. “Dutch” Ragla, 90, of 3257 Strickland Road, Hastings, died Monday, August 22,1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Mr. Ragla was bom on October 27, 1897 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Milcher and Eva (Rice) Ragla. He was raised in Carlton Township and attended The Ragla School. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for six years and owned and operated his own bait business for over 30 years. He was engaged in farming and did custom threashing for area farmers for many years. Mr. Ragla is survived by a sister, Mrs. Chloia Cline of Hastings; one step-son; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one step-son. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 24, at the Fuller Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging. Acrylic Nails for appointment Call Bobbie's Ph. 852-0940 Maple Valley Adult Education Graduates are invited to attend a REUNION Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — 6:30 P.M. — Potluck Supper and Program MAPLE VALLEY JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Ifyou plan to attend, please call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. Past and present instructors ar? also invited to attend. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 7 Bird Sanctuary plans workshop on waterfowl VFW, Auxiliary makes local contributions VFW Post No. 8260 of Nashville has made donations of $68.75 to Maple Valley Scholarship and $68.25 to Maple Valley Band from their bingo games. VFW auxiliary has also contributed to Nashville/Vermontville Little League baseball and softball programs $177.25 from their bingo games. t!'' AA w**> SS w>S w>SS A workshop on ‘ ‘Waterfowl Identification for Hunters” will be held at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Hickory Corners on Monday, Sept. 26, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Joe Johnson, chief wildlife biologist at the sanctuary. Fee for the workshop is $3. Call the Kellogg Biological Station Extension Office at 671-4485 for registration information. — WANTED — ?ts »< »< Part-time teacher for preschool send applications to: Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School P.O. Box 236 Nashville, Ml. 49073 £<3? < SrA A ■’ 1 & >--«& 2** >%} rWJ r4*® fW* am^ Susi Wife ' I ^a*4 *’fe ‘Wfej( i ai* fcifelfe ®wfe t c st fcsiii pUtfe Whim acj Wsa Inta___ -aaCo^o jgfjy tarasi ■i Sam E fernweto rTjaU U -32:^-gB g IIobW® a ■’*BI^ Hastings softball league champions Members of "The Law" combined to take the Hastings Women's Softball Association league championship trophy after finishing out the season at Fish Hatchery Park Monday with a record of 16-2. They are: (front row l-r) Donna Lamance, Dawn Morawski, Sandy Rollins, Diona Morawski and Duska Brumm. In back are Lori Decker, Beth Starring, Jan Mittelstaedt, Suzi Horn, Dee Crowley, Marsha Phillips, Chris Antcliff and coach Bob Brumm. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Sept. 1 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Fair Office (on the fairgrounds), Hastings. Sept. 6 - Fair Improvement Meeting, 8 p.m. Fair Office (on the fairgrounds) Hastings. Sept. 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 11 - Rabbit Field Day, 10:30 a.m. Langshaw Farms, Augusta. Sept. 12 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 12 - MAEH Rally Day, 10 a.m., Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 21 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Sept. 26 - County 4-H Rabbit Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. FARMER BOYS MARKET By Dave Liebhauser Local youths win awards in state 4-H Dairy Days Several Eaton County 4-H members placed well at the 1988 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days held at Michigan State University. A total of 187 members participated in this year’s event. The county’s junior team won first place in the state dairy quiz bowl contest. Team members were Dan Penn­ ington, Jolene Pennington and Dawn Pennington, all of Charlotte, and Melissa Gillean of Nashville. The team was coached by Dennis Pennington. Lachelle Haigh from Bellevue earned third place in the senior division of fun with dairy foods. In the dairy judging contest junior division Dan Penn­ ington placed second in oral reasons and 24th overall, while Dawn Pennington plac­ ed 22nd overall. In the senior division Christopher Langmaack of Charlotte also placed in the top 25. Other senior contestants were Amy Langmaack and Dennis Penn­ ington of Charlotte and Jim Lilly from Grand Ledge. The members were coached by Jim Lee of Grand Ledge. The purpose of the event was to give the 4-H’ers a chance to display and match their skills in various contests and activities. Q. Before scrambling, everything was free on Satellite. Now why should I pay for it? Dave: After you work all week, do you deserve a paycheck? 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Paternal grandparents are Joe and Pat Wyman of Saranac. ‘Back on the market! ‘Super four bedroom home ‘Open oak staircase ‘Some hardwood floors, oak woodwork ‘Screened in porch ‘large garage ‘Priced to sell at $43,900 (N-23) ‘Great first home ‘Two bedroom home with large kitchen, separate dining room and living room *Barn/garage ‘Priced at only $27,500 (V-43) ‘Thornapple Lake ‘Three bedroom home located on 3 lots with ‘Podunk Lake - 5 lots ‘Nice two bedroom home with a two car a 3 car garage ‘Excellent land contract terms garage ‘Beautiful shaded lot (M-25) — OTHER PROPERTIES — M-24. CHURCH - Three floors of living space, located in Nashville. Only $24,900 with land contract terms. RESTAURANT - Newly redecorated and updated with seating for approx. 60 people. Good land contract terms. Call to see and be M-26. your own boss I Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 ‘Land contract terms (M-23) L-85. GREAT BUILDING SITE - Approx. 6% acres of land with creek at back of property. Already perked I IF YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING, PLEASE CALL. WE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GO TO WORK FOR YOU! Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, NashviJIe, Tuesday, August 30, T988 — Page 8 Local cocaine dealer sent to prison for up to 20 years Continued from front page previous felony convic­ tions, was dropped by the pro­ secution. A conviction on that charge could have given him up to 40 years in prison. At his sentencing Aug. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court, Gorodenski admitted he arranged the deal, but maintained that he’s not a drug dealer. Reading from a prepared statement, Gorodenski said that after he was approached by the two, he had an acquain­ tance drop offtwo bags of co­ caine for them to pick up at Gorodenski's home. He denied he had any con­ tact with the drug and said he made no money from the transaction. “I’d like to tell you I’m not a drug dealer,” he said. “I made a mistake. I thought I two was doing (them) a favor, but ing to maintain their habits. Prior to sentencing, I wasn’t. With tears in his eyes, Gorodenski’s attorneys denied Gorodenski said he had learn­ their client was a drug dealer ed from his error. and asked the court to “I’ve learned my lesson, sentence their client to no your honor. I’ve prayed to more than one year in the God to forgive me for my county jail. sins,” he said, reading from “It was my impres­ his statement. “Obviously I sion . . . that a major factor was the victim of this whole in this case would be whether thing. I lost my home and or not this person is a dealer other material things. But or a person who made a stupid most ofall, I lost my family.” mistake,” said defense at­ But Chief Assistant Pro­ torney Clark Olmstead. “The secuting Attorney Dale court knows who the dealers Crowley asked the court to ex­ are. The dealers in this area ceed state sentencing live on the many lakes that guildelines, which called for abound in this area. They no more than three years in drive Mercedes Benzes. jail for the offense. ‘ ‘ Overwhelming evidence “This is an extremely points to the fact that he’s not serious offense. It causes un­ a dealer,” Olmstead said. told damages to all who are “On the other hand, the touched by cocaine,” he said, evidence points to some over­ referring to drug users steal- whelming stupidity on his part.” Defense attorney William Schlee told the court the infor­ mants had to ask Gorodenski several times to set up the deal. And after the purchase, they tried “20 to 30 times” to get Gorodenski to set up another sale, he said. “There were numerous phone calls even before Joe would participate in the sale,” Schlee said. “In a case like this, Joe is a gopher. He hunts around to find something for someone else. If Joe was a dealer, he had numerous op­ portunities to sell much, more.” But Judge Shuster, reading from the police reports of the investigation, said police quoted Gorodenski as saying the cocaine was ‘ ‘good stuff. ’ ’ IMwAM DrLI CFi IVfAA ILLI EPVI Real Estate 227 N MAIN ST” NASHVILLE MEMBERS OF BARRYeaton board of relators & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE “I might have said that, your honor,” Gorodenski said, “because of the cir­ cumstance of where it came from.” He repeated he was not a drug dealer, but admitted he knew where to get drugs. “I grew up in the drug generation,” he told the court. “I know two or three people I went to school with (who deal in drugs). I see them in bars, on beaches. “Everywhere you go, your honor, there’s drugs,” he said. Denying the defense claims that Gorodenski was only a pawn for major dealers, Shuster said Gorodenski did deal and should be treated accordingly. * ‘This court considers that if they’re in the chain of distribution, then you’re a dealer,” he said. “What we have here is a sale by someone who did distribute drugs. “What Mr. Gorodenski did is what the court considers one of the most serious of of­ fenses, even more serious than rape or murder, ’ ’ Shuster said. “These people strike but once, but a drug dealers strikes many times.” Observing that Gorodenski has two prior misdemeanor and two earlier felony convic­ tions on charges ranging from possesion of marijuana to attempted burglary to larceny in a building, Shuster said he Nashville explores budget options Continued from front page is that this is for only one customer.” The council then approved the purchase of a grinder pump and 1 Vi-inch pipe to in­ stall up to the property line. Along ’with’ maintenance, the approximate cost to the village would be $4,000. The motion also stated that the property owner would be responsible for the pipe from his property line to his house and a hook­ up fee of $802.93. The council also voted to extend the date for the collec­ tion of taxes to Sept. 30, to be paid without penalty. . After that date, a penalty ofone per­ cent per month will be added. Hinckley said he had received a complaint about a pile of stones, which ap­ parently block the alley bet­ ween the library and the Maple Leaf Florist shop. It cem arrive. Hughes said he received a letter from 3rd District Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe in­ viting intersted persons to a meeting at the Kalamazoo Ci­ ty Hall from 9:30 to 10:30 a m. Aug. 30 concerning the impact of recent budget ac­ tions on the Great Lakes. The council received an in­ vitation from WW Engineer­ ing firm in Grand Rapids to an open house. The village has employed the services of the firm on varous occasions. Hughes also told the council that Susan Hinckley has responded to a letter from the State of Michigan Historic Preservation Office, requesting information on the structure and history of Kellogg School. The office is preparing a guidebook of Michigan architecture for the sesquicentennial and is con­ sidering Kellogg School as a possible entry in the book. It also was noted that the ap­ peals hearing for the Sidney Green junk ordinance viola­ tion case has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court before Judge Hudson E. Deming. was decided to contact by let­ ter the person responsible for the stones, asking that they be removed by Sept. 8, after which time the village will haul them away at the owner’s expense. The alley, which is, located between Water Alley and M-66, is a fire lane owned and maintained by the village. A notice will be placed in the local newspaper stating that all village-owned alleys must be kept clear. Another notice will appearing asking interested people to contact the council if they would like to be a member of the cemetery board. Bids for the village multi­ peril and auto insurances will be accepted by the council un­ til 5 p.m. Sept. 22. The 35 mph signs for Reed Street have been ordered and will be installed when they ‘ Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer lAfinegar, EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES GRIGraduate Realtors "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" Serving Our Country REALTOR’ •> <:<•< Institute ■ JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.............. Eves 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT................... 852-1740 DONSTEINBRECHER DONSTEINBRECHER.......... 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI.............. 852-1515 RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST 52-1543 - 2 story, 2 bedroom home (new windows 5 carpeting), 24x32 workshop 6 garage wired for 220. Many new improvements!! (V-245) VERMONTVILLE PRICE REDUCED!! TWO-FAMILY $27,500. Each unit has a newer kitchen & bath and large living rooms. 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(VL-227) would exceed the state senten­ cing guidelines, which called for 18 to 36 months in prison for the offense. “We would hope that by sentencing, where ap­ propriate, we would encourage other people in Barry County to abandon drug ac­ tivities in Barry County,” Shuster said. Bowing his head over his hands as the sentence was read, an anguished Gorodenski turned to his attorneys and said, “13 years?” He was given credit for 46 days served in jail, and he re­ quested an attorney be ap­ pointed at public expense for him to pursue an appeal. Gene O. Black Airman Gene O. Black, son of Edward J. and Eunice E. Black of Rural Route 1, Ver­ montville, has graduated from the U.S. cardiopulmonary laboratory specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. During the course, students were taught to assist car­ diologists and pulmonary physiologists in examinations and to administer electrocar­ diograms. They also earned credits toward, an associate’s degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. He is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Styling for Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues., Wed., Tnurs., Fn. & Evening * Saturday 9 - ? Owner Dorothy McMillen k DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Adult Education — CLASSES — ...are offered in the daytime at Thornapple Lake Estates Com­ munity Building on Thornapple Lake Rd. Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Power Master Multiple OUTLET STRIP $S8' ON ON SALE SALE All sale items cash & carry. While supplies last. Please Note: We will be CLOSED Sun., Sept. 4 & Mon., Sept. 5 for Labor Day Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8;30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 9 Lakewood, Maple Valley open learning centers Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Education is opening two additional learn­ ing centers for adults who are working toward their high school diplomas. Lakewood Community Education has had a learning center in the Lake Odessa Junior High School for several years and last year ex­ panded those hours to serve more people. Maple Valley Community Education has been holding classes at Thornapple Lake Estates Community Building for a number of years. This year, those hours have been expanded and it will serve as a School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday,Sept. 5 Labor Day, no school. Tuesday, Sept. 6 ♦Salad, *Burritos, w/or without sauce and cheese, peas, applesauce, salad bar. Wednesday, Sept. 7 *Salad, *Chicken Patty, *Tuna and noodle, bread and butter, salad bar. Thursday, Sept. 8 *Salad, *Roast beef gravy, *Mashed potatoes, *Hot dog, pears, bread and butter, cookie salad bar. Friday, Sept. 9 *Salad, *Pizza, *Com dog, com, juice. *Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Sept. 5 No School, Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Chicken nuggets, dip, peas, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, pears. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Barbeques, corn, chips, peaches. Thursday, Sept. 8 Rib steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, cherry delight. Friday, Sept. 9 Hot dogs, french fries, cheese squares, fruit, birthday cake. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. Fuller St. School Monday, Sept. 5 Labor Day, no school. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, fruit choice, peanut but­ ter sand. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Scalloped potatoes w/cheese, green beans, pears, tuna sandwich. Thursday, Sept. 8 Pizza, com, mixed fruit. Friday, Sept. 9 Sloppy jo’s, mixed veg., pears, Aug. & Sept. Birthday cake, please wear tag. A choice of lowfat 2% white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Salads daily, menu subject to change. Extra’s-teacher’s .75, stu­ dent’s 50. learning center for Maple Valley area residents. Lakewood Community Education is setting up a lear­ ning center in the mobile home park located in Carlton Center. The centers will be open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learning centers allow the students flexible hours and flexible class schedules. Many classes are available, such as English, government, GED Preparation, history, math, science and more. Sue Oom has been the in­ structor and supervisor of the Lake Odessa • Center for several years. Betty Heidt will be the instructor and super­ visor of the Carlton Center and Thornapple Lake Estates learning centers. “If you have thought about working toward your high school diploma, now is the time to call us,” said Daryl Hartzler, director of lonia/Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Educa­ tion, “Find out about the flex­ ibility the learning centers of­ fer. Tell us if you need transportation or child care. Day care is provided at two of the learning centers.” Enrollments will be taken at the Carlton Center Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for the next two weeks and at Thor­ napple Community Center Building Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. 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Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional information. ........ s35yd4«P Dan Rivers Plaids 10 Count #2 Empire THEME BOOKS Reg. 89' M It2fl1H lI--llIrlIlH3lItll 70 Count Regular or, College Ruled Reg. s1.29 Education at 517-852-9275 for more information or to enroll. 59* Go-anywhere clip-on lights. Clip on to anything up to I1/?" thick for a spot that hits the spot. Baked-on hard enamel. Only $ZU299 SURE or SECRET TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan ROUND $Q27 SOLID 2 OZ.. . X e.o.e. ROLL-ON 1.25 OZ AEROSOL 4 OZ $ -|166 17” Gooseneck desk lamps twist in any direction. Bakedon enamel finish. Sale SCOPE MOUTHWASH Original or Peppermint $O0 99 40-oz Irell PRELL CONCENTRATE SHAMPOO $Q09 3-OZ. BUD & BUD LIGHT Michelob & Mich Light 12 pack 6 pack tax & dep. tax & dep. GOEBEL Joy's Chips 40-oz. 89* PEPTO BISMOL $ 8-OZ DENQUEL 3 OZ. SENSITIVE TOOTHPASTE TABLETS 24’s 16-oz. » ■ RC OPEN 8-packLABOR DAY U$1998 um-11 pm j.j/s Party store -««j Mon.-Thurs. o-i i, 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 & sat. 6-12; SondfW 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 Summer Hours June-July-August: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. August 30, 1988 — Page 10 Maple Valley grid team to rebuild with 17 lettermen Guenther Mittelstaedt is in a familar position. Little ex­ perience and a handful of starters is all the fourth-year Valley football football coach coach Maple Valley has to rebuild from a strong 19K7 Lion team Because of Maple Valley’s “seniors play" philosophy. Mittelstaedt annually has his work cut out for him when the practice commences in te middle of August. This year’s Lion squad is no exception, with 17 lettermen, but only seven starters back from an 8-3 playoff season. “We feel the older kids have paid the price and and deserve the opportunity to play,” said Mittelstaedt. Heading the list of key up-perclassmen are four offen-linemen who started al one time or another in Scott Furlong (5-10, 210), Mike Everett (5-10, 190), Rick Merrill (6-0, 195) and Kevin Pixley (6-0, 200). The fifth returning starter on offense is Greg Flower (6-0, 185) at fullback. Mittelstaedt thinks the ex­ perienced offensive lines is his team's chief strong suit while Flower gained 835 yards and averaged 6.2 yards per carry last year. Offensive end, where no one returns who played a single down, and quarterback looming question marks. are looming Forell or untested senior Bob Wood (5-10, 160) will likely get the nod at quarterback. Defensively, the secondary is manned by returnees Cody Mattson (6-2, 170) and Matt Forell (5-10, 145) while linebackers Flower and Kevin Slewart (5-6, 135) also started for the Lions in 1987. Sean Bitgood (6-0, 150) was an allSMAA pick at defensive end while Flower made the team as a linebacker. Forell was all-county in the defensive backfield. Mittelstaedt says despite the four returnees, linebacker and the secondary are lacking depth. Other returning lettermen include Eric Bignall (6-1, 190) at end, Ryan Cole (6-1, 180) at center, Randy Heinze VARSITY FOOTBALL A 7:30 (6-0, 175) at guard, Rayn Sept. 2 Fowler Hickey (6-1, 175) at running Sept. 9 Springfield H 7:30 A back, and Manuel Moreno at Sept. 17 St. Philip Sept. 23 Bronson H 7:30 (5-9, 150) at end. A 7:30 Mittelstaedt said the only Sept. 30 Pennfield Belding H 7:30 way to answer questions about Oct. 7 Continued on next page Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28. Olivet Bellevue Portland H 7:30 A 7:30 H 7:30 Maple Valley football: (front row left to right) Aaron Gonser, Guenther Mittelstaedt, Gary St. Onge, Greg Reid, Shawn Carpenter, Kevin Stewart, Derek Meall, Randy Heinze, Ryan Cole, Marty Martin, Don Roscoe (second row) Matt Forell, Kevin Cornish, Brandon Roscoe, Greg Hulsebos, Scott Furlong, Greg Flower, Kevin Pixley, David Pasche (third row) Tim Bracy, Chris Sipes, Craig Henry, Alan Staskus, Eric Bignall, Bob Wood, Ryan Hickey, Sean Bitgood (fourth row) Joel Wetzel, Steve Cook, Tim Rose, John Clifford, Manuel Moreno, Cody Mattson, Mike Everett, Rick Merrill, Bob Harvey. These area merchants support the LIONS year-round! Let’s SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS... Wole ver’s Real Estate O’Dell’s Towing 126 S. Main St:, Nashville Phone 852-1501 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Furniture Stripping by Elaine & Stuart Village Hair Port 538 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 dr 726-0673 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. Sweet and How Good 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers J.R.’s Party Store Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Hometown Lumber 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Fuzzy’s Fun Room 117 N. Main Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Mirror’s Image 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 2996 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville Phone 736-0486 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0709 Ken’s Standard Service 209 N. Maio, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Wheeler Marine Service South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Wren Funeral Homes Nancy’s Beauty Shop 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-2471 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone 517-852-0840 Charlie’s South End Party Store 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9822 Jim & Ernie’s Farm and Garden Center 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0770 Kent Oil Co. M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9561 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phene 852-1985 or 852-1986 Powers Service 1331/2 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 J.J.’s Party Store 495 E. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 Satellite TV Co. 105 Washington, Nashville Phone 852-9301 Maple Valley Implement, mpemen, Inc. nc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 Used Can & Trucks, White, Ford & New Holland Ward’s Restaurant 174 S. Main, Vermontville Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 11 Lion cage team seeking third SMAA title in four years The horses that were rode to two SMAA championships in three years are gone, replaced by capable players, but no stars. Eighth-year coach Jerry Reese said his Maple Valley cage team will have to be balanced if the Lions can return to the SMAA top spot after a year’s absence. “I’m excited about seeing what we can do without one or two excellent players on the floor,” said Reese. “We’re going to have to be balanced and we’re going to have to develop confidence in the young kids. They have to feel like they can contribute.” Last year’s Lion team, Maple Valley High School JV & VAR. BASKETBALL Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 6 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 14 Gals. Augusta Athens Delton Pennfield Olivet Hopkins Springfield Bronson St. Philip Middleville Hopkins Pennfield Bellevue Olivet Springfield Lakewood Bronson St. Philip Lans; Christ. Bellevue H 6:00 H 6:00 A 6:00 A 6:00 H 6:00 A 6:00 H 6:00 A 6:00 A 6:00 A 5:30 -H 6:00 H 6:00 A 6:00 A 6:00 A 6:00 A 5:30 H 6:00 H 6:00 A 6:00 H 6:00 which featured four starters who scored at 6.5 points per game or better, compiled a 19-5 mark, but could finish only second in the' SMAA after grabbing titles in 1985 and 1986 with a combined 37-11 mark. Reese thinks this year’s team can challenge for the league title, but still considers it a rebuilding season. Back are returning starters Karris True, Kristen Kraai and Deanna Hagon. “They have to carry us,” said Rese of his senior threesome. Also included in the picture are junior Angie Bahs, who is currently injured and will miss the start of the season, and Lesley Dipert, a senior who missed most of last season with injuries. Rounding out the team are juniors Heidi Reese, Nicole Kipp and Holly Spitzer and sophomore Tammy Ashley. Reese likes his team’s quickness in the running game and also on defense. Height is no problem with the 5-10 Kraai and the 5-8 True. “We’re as big as we’ve ever been,” acknowledged Reese. Putting the ball in the hoop heads the list of Reese’s concerns. “Scoring is a question mark, but if those individuals develop the ability to score, we should be in the championship race,” he said. Standing in the way of an SMAA title is defending champion Pennfield, which will reap the benefits of an 18-2 jayvee team. Bronson has everyone back from a .500 season and St. Philip Maple Valley girls basketball: (front row left to right) Kristen Karris, Karris True, Barry Carpenter, Lesley Dipert, Deanna Hagon (back row) Jerry Reese Todd Gonser, Holly Spitzer, Nicole Kipp, Heidi Reese, Angie Bahs, Tammy Ashley. Si We «?"*!° ?°y thanks' to area business for their support to fall sports. Lucas. M.V. Grid team have returning lettermen Community Ed. has new enrichment classes Maple Valley Community Education is offering some new enrichment classes this fall. A social dancing class will be taught by Stuart and Elaine Kent on Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 20. Par­ ticipants can build confidence and have fun on the dance floor by learning contem­ porary and traditional dance patterns, such as the rhumba, fox-trot, waltz, polka and more. A class titled “Your Family •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! : • BINGO : MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA } • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■« Tree,” will help participants find relatives and the part they played in the forming of the U.S. Research methods will be taught by Joan Harvey, a professional genealogist, ex­ perienced instructor and a fellow hunter. New this year is a computer class for kids. This class is designed as a “hands-on” course on the Apple com­ puter. The students will become familiar with different kinds of software. The class will be offered at the junior­ senior high school after school on Mondays and Wednesdays for three weeks, beginning Sept. 19. A second computer class will bee oere offered evenngs evenings for w or parents and fourth to sixth grade students. Children and parents can experience the ★Quality Products ★Competitive Prices ★Fast Dependable Service ★Factory Authorized Financing (With approved Credit) ★5-Yr. Extended Warranty Shop where your friends and neighbors got the best deal. pleasure of educational soft­ ware together. They can ex­ plore geography, make cards and signs, practice spelling and math, solve a mystery and more. Although this course is. designed for people with no previous computer ex- Continued from page 10 perience, it can be fun for those with some experience. This class is offered on Thurs­ day evenings, beginning the first week of October. For more information on any enrichment class, or to enroll, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. his team is game action. hasn’t suffered a losing season “We’ll be able to tell more since 1979. as we get into the games,” he “It’s unfair to say this club said. “We lost 15 seniors and is as good as last year’s,” he one offensive end transferred. said. “The kids at Maple That’s a lot of people to Valley like football, they en­ lose.” joy it. I don’t know if last year He does, however, like the rubbed off on this year’s tradition ofwinning football at group, but that’s been the case Maple Valley. The school for a number of years.” Youth soccer leagues starting A soccer league will start this fall for boys and girls in the third through sixth grades if there are adults who are willing to coach the teams. Practices would begin Sept. 12 and games would be played on Saturday mornings. On Thursday, Sept. 1, there will be a meeting for people who are interested in helping with a team. The meeting will be held in the Maple Valley Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Hazel Dean would like to express their grati­ tude to those who helped in their kind deeds, prayers, • and expressions of sympathy during Hazel’s illness and at the time of her passing. Sincere thanks to Wren Funeral Home, The Vermontville Congregational Church, and to Pam at the BarryEaton District Health Depart­ ment A special thanks to Carl’s Market and to those who brought in food. Thanks also to the many friends of Vermontville who donated for flowers, etc. at John­ ny’s Market. Your thoughtful­ ness will never be forgotten. Lost & Found Junior-Senior High School library at 7 p.m. Knowledge of soccer is not a requirement, there will be instructions for the adults. Those interested in helping, but can not attend the meeting, may call the Com­ munity Education Office at 852-9275. Soccer League for 3rd • 6th Grade Boys and Girls Parents are Needed to Help with the Teams Parent meeting will be held THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1988 at 7:00 P.M. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library For further information, call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION 852-9275 STOP IN! DAISY BB GUN $162S Regular $22.55 For your deer licenses and Hunter's Choice Applications. FOUND: White dog with dark markings, Collie/Husky mix? Black collar. Curtis Rd., Nash­ ville, 852-9389 evenings. SATELLITE SERVICE 1225 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-8288 Monday-Friday 9 to 6 Saturday 9 to 4 WE DO DISHES! HOW MUCH LONGER ...are you willing to wait before you get your high school diploma? Can... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 ASHVILLE HARDWARE MasterCard and Visa Accepted M1 233 N. Main Street Nashville S52-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 serwSmr �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 12 Nashville United Methodist church has new pastor The new pastor at the United Methodist Church of Nashville says he hopes to pack the pews. The Rev. Ron Brooks replaces Lynn Wagner, who was - reassigned last month to fill a vacancy at a church in Middleville. “Pastor Ron,” as he likes to be called, served two rural churches outside of Olivet and Charlotte before he came to Nashville. “I’m discovering that a lot ofpeople here know people in the churches where I just serv­ ed,” he said. “Right now, I’m having a lot of fun learn- ing names and faces and mak­ ing some ofthose connections with people.” Before serving as pastor for the Brookfield and Center Eaton Methodist churches, Brooks was a seminary stu­ dent and youth pastor in Denver, Colo., where he received his master ofdivinity degree at Iliff School of Theology. He and his wife, Elaina, were both raised in a town about the size of Nashville, in Leslie, about 50 miles east of Nashville. “You can expect to be hear­ ing more about this church in Maple Valley Co-op NURSERY SCHOOL Still Taking ... Enrollments Call Kim Campbell 726-0269 or... Kathy Lentz 852-9760 Rev.Ron Brooks has been behind the pulpit at the United Methodist Church of Nashville since July 3. Also pictured is his family, Aaron, Rod, and Elaina. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) the months to come,” Brooks said; “We have an excellent group of people here and I’m looking forward to working with them. People are getting excited here about doing ministry work. There are lot of hurting people in this area: divorcees, single-parent families, people struggling with jobs, drug problems, and youth making hard decisions, too often without enough suport, and the church wants to reach out to the community and be a healing and transfor­ ming agent in this place.” Elaina plans to lead a youth group that will be forming in the fall, she said. “We want to create a com­ passionate, loving Christian community,” said Brooks, who has already begun by knocking on doors and visiting with people of the church. “I see a lot of possibilities and felt a lot of love and we just need to get that love out into the area. We’re going to fill the church.” Brooks said he decided to enter ministry when he did because it was the Lord’s call- TWO LETTERS CAN SAVE YOUR CHILD’S LIFE When confronted with drugs, the two most important letters in the alphabet for your children to know are “NO.” Children learn the alphabet at an early age, but they are also exposed to drugs early in life. Statistics indicate that 17% of today’s youth use alcohol or drugs on a daily basis. Teach your children to kNOw their alphabet when it comes to drugs. ing for him to do so. “This was my calling and as the years go by, I realize it more and more,” he said. The couple has two sons, Rod, a fourth grader at Fuller Elementary School, and Aaron, 214. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Grand Rapids and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330.__________ PART-TIME JOB Demons­ trate toys and gifts now till Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ering. Call Sherrill at 517-852-9592. ------- ADULTS----- LEARN TO READ Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 Attention Nashville Village Residents All village owned alleys must be kept cleared. Nashville Village Council % THE 177 South Main Street, Vermontville PHONE 726-1043_______ _ Dance to live music by... NIGHT MACHINE Saturday, September 3 The Maple Valley News NO COVER Vermontville, Michigan MUST BE 21 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 30, 1988 — Page 13 Woodland Homecoming this weekend '«t®h ’’S *5 5 & &’ SHMhm * Woodland’s annual Homecoming Celebration will be Labor Day weekend, as it has for ages past. The event is always a busy time with lots of fun for everyone, including a four-day softball tourna­ ment, a pancake breakfast, an arts and crafts show, horseshoe tournament, a big parade, movies, a chicken barbecue, water games and a gospel concert. Betty Classic Curtis is general chairman of Homecoming, and Glendon Curtis is chairman and organizer of the softball tour­ nament. The tournament will begin on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Teams come from as far away as the Detroit area and there are usually over 20 teams playing on the oldest lighted field in Barry County, all four days and three nights. The pancake breakfast will be held at Woodland United Methodist Church to start off Saturday with a bang. The breakfast will be served for a free-will offering from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. There will be locally made maple syrup, for the pancakes, link sausage, applesauce, juice and coffee. Terri Cappon and Shelley Steward are planning and , coordinating the annual “Art Under The Maples” arts and crafts show in Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park from 10 a.m. up til dark on Saturday. Jeff Steward is chairman.of the horseshoe tournament which will include both ® Ms ftwiajjjn •*i«i ®^ke^ taw "Mkltf n* S^s j.- Wafa/fo taT*** ‘ ■ i^M^n 1 iilomiliti 4 «*• iwm MWJJtao * tt<0jhw(l *® “ Elteijlifr I# < k iriij. till HII i iiihi itatB rar ■ fcn imw iBfr £ti [jt'rf tf-WM flux#-l!M$ Heritage Hills hires new teacher Carol White has been added to the teaching staff at Heritage Hills Christian School. She will be moving into the area soon, coming from Freedom Farms. Miss White has 11 years teaching experience. She will teach kindergarten through se­ cond grades. There are a few openings in each class at Heritage Hills. Fall classes began Aug. 29, and the school office is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, phone 758-3866. Heritage Hills uses the acclerated Christian education curriculum, and is located on M-66, at, Assyria Center, Bellevue. Police training available at KCC Kellogg Community’ Col­ lege has scheduled a 40-hour police reserve officer training program to begin Sept. 6. The 10-week program will meet twice each week Tues­ day and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will cover topics specific to reserve officers’ responsibilities. Among the topics covered will be laws ofarrest, prisoner care and treatment, search and seizure, civil and family dispute mediation, juvenile PARTS & SERVICE tRichards The Woodland Homecoming takes place this weekend, including a parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Woodland. singles and doubles contests and will have cash prizes. This event will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the park. The annual parade is chaired by David Niethamer this year. It will begin at the Woodland School athletic field at 1 p.m. Participants should be at the field by 12:30. Grand marshals will be Lucy Jordan, the retiring township treasurer and Wayne Henney, retiring Woodland Township Supervisor. Prizes will be given in several categories for parade entries. Movies of the Woodland Sesquicentennial celebration held in August, 1987, will.be shown at the Woodland Village office at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday by Galen and Shirley Kilmer. The Woodland .Lions,. Club has been holding a chicken barbecue the Saturday before Labor Day for over 25 years and this is a major part of the Homecoming tradition, they said. High’s Barbecue Service from Elkhart, Ind., will bring one thousand chicken halves and equipment to cook them to the park Saturday morning. The Lions will add everything else to make a fine meal and serve them in the park from 4 p.m. until they run out of chicken or until 7 p.m., whichever comes first. On Sunday morning, each area church will hold services in their own buildings. Starting at 2 p.m. the Woodland Fire Department and the Water Gals, the women’s auxiliary of the fire department, will hold water games on Main Street. Several area fire departments have been invited to par­ ticipate in these games. Spec­ tators always enjoy the water brigade contests, the other timed games, and even the water ball games that get everyone in the block wet. The last event of the Homecoming Celebration and the big Labor Day weekend in Woodland is a gospel concert featuring the Woodland Gospel Singers, a local group quite popular throughout western Michigan and a member of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. The concert will be at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Come to Woodland all day Saturday. There will be food stands open all day with such delights as burritos, tacos, hot dogs, soft drinks and snacks. Games such as dunking booth and coin toss will be in the park all day as well as the arts and crafts show. 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In most in­ off the coastal states. Robert E. Waldron, ex- stances, the shelf line is drawn ecutive director of the from about three miles in the Associated Petroleum In- ocean, and most of the coastal dustries of Michigan, said, states retain jurisdiction from “Nearly 84 percent of this the shore line to a point three money has come from miles seaward. Since the federal offshore bonuses and rentals paid by the oil companies and from leasing program began in royalties on oil and natural gas 1954, however, less than 4 produced from offshore percent of federal offshore leases. It’s impressive that the lands has been leased. Between 1954 and the end entire country, including Michigan, benefits from this of 1987, nearly 8 billion bar­ rels of oil and 80 trillion cubic federal leasing program.” Also in Michigan, royalties feet of natural gas were pro­ the state receives for oil and duced from offshore wells. gas drilling on state-owned Now they account for about lands go into the Michigan one-eighth of the domestically Natural Resources Trust Fund produced oil and one-quarter of the domestically produced natural gas. ‘ ‘The oil and gas we find of­ fshore are tremendously im­ tent and density, and the portant to our domestic design of the subsoiler point. petroleum production,” The best time to correct Waldron said. “Without the compacted soil is usually dur­ ability to search offshore for ing late summer to early fall oil and gas, this country when soils are dry. Subsoiling would become even more may not be advisable under dependent on imported oil.” the current drought condi­ In recent years, Congress tions, however, because soils has placed a series of may be too dry to shatter moratoriums on some planned thoroughly. Soil compaction offshore leasing programs., correction should probably be blocking petroleum operations done when soils are a Ittle in some of the nation’s most more moist, though not wet. promising areas, Waldron Check the effect of the sub­ says, despite the fact the in­ soil by digging a trench at a dustry for many years has had right angle to the cut made by an excellent safety record. the subsoiler shank. Do this at “Interestingly, the environseveral points along the path ment has adapted' to these of the subsoiler. Adjust the rigs,” Waldron said. “For depth as necessary, running example, many fish find the the subsoiler shanks only as rigs a welcome habitat, so deep as necessary to fracture much that some people don’t the problem layers ofthe soil. want these rigs moved.” Look for soil compaction after drought Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 engine, p.s., p.b 1986 Township, $64,250. Charlton Park Develop ment, Barry County, $52,000. Woodland Village Park, the Village of Woodland, $13,340.21. Irving Road Public Access Site, DNR, $4,694.56. Fish Hatchery Park, City of Hastings, $29,536.11. Yankee Springs Recreation Area Site Development, DNR, $88,281.01. Barry County Charlton Park, Barry County, $12,501.87. Maple Valley Recreation Area, Village of Nashville, $16,489.40. Fish Hatchery Park, City of Hastings, $155,627. Initiated in 1964, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has provided some $6.8 touch control air, 6-way 1985 DODGE COlt 4 Dr. Auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM with tape, D.L. package Revenues from oil and gas leasing projects offshore in oceans and the Gulfof Mexico have provided money for land purchases and the develop­ ment of 30,000 separate recreational park projects, in­ cluding 12 in Barry County. The county’s 12 recipients have received a total of $546,856.64. The projects funded in Barry County and their amounts are as follows: Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, $10,250. Charlton Park, Hastings, Barry County, $16,750. Yankee Springs R.A., Day Use Bathhouse, DNR, $83,136.48. Lakewood Community Recreation Site, Woodland s1750 Vi Ton pickup 350 V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., ,... $950 1977 FORD Granada 2 Dr. 6 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., only 55,000 miles 5 1972 FORD Thunderbird 460 V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., excellent interior & mechanically a classic .. *1250 — WE BUY USED CARS — MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852*1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12 Most drought-stricken fields should clearly reveal the effects of soil compaction that occurred over the past few years when equipment was operated on excessively wet soils. Soil compaction will magnify the effects of drought because plant roots cannot penetrate the compressed soil, says Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University Extension agricultural engineer. “No tillage operation that we do now will improve the condition of our stressed crops, but breaking up com­ pacted soils is a good way to help protect against future yield reductions,” he says. The best option for correc­ ting soil compaction is either to plant a deep-rooted crop such as alfalfa or to use deep tillage to break up compacted soil layers. Soil that is in ideal condition will contain equal amounts of soil material and pore space. About half of the pore space should contain water; the re­ mainder, air. Pore space will decrease in direct proportion to the extent of soil is compacted. The ef­ fect of soil compaction on the plant depends on its stage of growth. Seedling emergence in com­ pacted soil may be delayed and variable, and later growth slow and uneven. Patterns of stunted plant growth dr early signs of drought stress may coincide with tractor or com­ bine wheel spacing where soil is compacted. Stunted or variable plant growth is often most noticeable in the headlands, where extra machinery traffic occurs, and in low areas of fields that were likely tilled when the ground was wet. Before conducting correc­ tive tillage, farmers need to determine at what point in the soil profile compaction has occurred. Farmers should dig three two-by-two-foot-deep tren- ches at several locations in the field to learn the extent and the depth of compaction. Where soil compaction oc­ curs at a depth of 12 inches or less, it can be broken up by chiseling, moldboard plowing or other types of tillage. Where compaction has oc­ curred at depths greater than 12 inches below .the soil sur­ face, a subsoiler should be us­ ed. The subsoiler shanks should be set to run about two inches below the problem layer of soil. Subsoiler shanks have a critical working depth — usually 12 to 14 inches below the soil surface — at which they loosen the maximum amount of soil. The effect of the subsoiler will depend on the soil type, its moisture con- Fall is time to pamper droughtstricken lawns Continued from page 2 in the fall, and the seedlings are more susceptible than older weeds to herbicides. “Thickening the turf and filling in the empty spots this fall can be a very important factor in weed control,” Krizek notes. “With a lot of open spaces in the turf next spring and normal rains, we could have a huge crabgrass problem. Other weeds, too, will move into bar spots. Your first defense against weeds is a thick, vigorous turf.” Business Services GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. — WANTED — Friendship Center Supervisor Three days a week. Limited hours. 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Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 5 — Tuesday, September 6. 1988 Vermontville Council awards well drilling contract by Mark LaRose The Hart Well Drilling Co. of Mason was awarded a con­ tract to drill a new municipal well by the Vermontville Village Council Thursday. Hart’s bid of $16,257 was not the lowest. Katz Well Drilling of Ceresco had entered a bid of $14,199. Raymer Water Supply Con­ tractors of Grand Rapids of­ fered the highest bid of $20,305. However, after reviewing references and consulting Dick Ewing, a local well driller who also drew up the specification sheets for the proposed well, Councilman Rod Harmon noted that though all references were good, the Hart Well Drilling Co. had the most experience in drilling municipal wells. Harmon, a member of the water board, added that Ew­ ing also had recommended the Hart Co. Village President Sue Villanueva said the least ex­ pensive course of action is not necessarily the best. When asked why a new well was needed, Harmon said all the village’s water was sup­ plied by two wells, but the old North Well has been pumping at a steadily decreasing capacity over the last few years because of a clogged screen. He said repairs would Hospital commends Vermontville woman for life-saving efforts by Shelly Sulser Janice Bailey of Vermont­ ville has been selected to receive the “Code Buster” award from Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte for her efforts in helping with attempts to revive a cardiac arrest patient there recently. Bailey, who earned her emergency medical technician certification in July, was hired by the hospital to work as an EMT for the hospital’s am­ bulance service. She was at­ tending her employment orientation when the “code blue” patient arrived in the emergency room, she said. “The (medical) team had worked on him for three hours,” Bailey recalled. “I Janice Bailey helped bag (resuscitate) him and ran back and forth with forts to save him failed. blood tests. I can’t remember Bailey, however, was com­ everything I did.” mended for her immediate The patient was then responses to the patient’s airlifted to Borgess Hospital in needs and her “heroic Kalamazoo, where further ef- efforts.” “Your nomination was bas­ ed on observation of your ac­ tions during a recent ‘Code Blue’ in which the observers felt that you contributed significantly to the resuscita­ tion effort,” said Dr. Sher­ man W. Hom, CPR chairper­ son for the hospital, in a letter to Bailey notifying her of the award. “In the health care profession, we frequently take for granted the daily heroic ef­ forts of our fellow workers. However, we want you to know that your special con­ tributions have been noticed and that we appreciate them.” Bailey received a “Code Buster” button along with the commendation. “I’m the only orientation person I know of that’s gotten one,” Bailey said. Aside from working as an EMT for Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Bailey has been a volunteer with the Vermont­ ville Ambulance Service for three years. be too expensive. The well is still pumping, however sluggishly, and Har­ mon announced that no water shortages had been reported during this summer’s drought. He added that unlike other West Michigan communities, it had not been necessary for the Vermontville Water Board to effect any sprinkling or water use bans. Harmon also reported that the quality of the water in Vermontville either met or ex­ ceeded state and federal water purity standards. Work on the new well ten­ tatively is scheduled to begin by the end of the month. The well should be in operation by the end of the first week of October. In an another matter, the council passed a motion to donate $50 to the Vermont­ ville Township Fire Depart­ ment for the. purchase of materials for Fire Prevention Week. In other council business: -Monte O’Dell of the Ver­ montville Department of Public Works reported that minor equipment violations cited during a recent inspec­ tion by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Labor, in accordance with the Michigan Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Act, had been corrected. -The council received notification from the Michigan Department of Social Services that a license has been issued to the Bennett Adult Foster Care Small Group Home. The home is located at 138 W. Third. Mayor Pro-tem Russ Bennett said the new facility will be able to accommodate six adults comfortably. . -It was noted that coming events in Vermontville in­ clude a meeting of Chapter 329 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Charles Wood­ bury, president ofthe chapter, said the meeting would take place at 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Vermontville American Legion Post. -Jan McCrimmon of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce also announced the chamber’s plan to sponsor a street dance and she re­ quested the council’s permis­ sion to block off downtown Main Street at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 to prepare for the dance, which will run from 8 to 11 p.m. Permission was granted by the council. McCrimmon added that the dance would be open to the public and that a country and western band would perform. Several local businesses, in­ cluding Ward’s Family Cafe and the Maple Leaf Bar, are planning to offer food specials to the public. Nashville woman wins prize Florence Dane, center, of Nashville was the selected winner of a video cassette recorder in the Hastings SummerFest treasurer hunt. Giving Dane the prize is Tim King of the Music Center in Hastings and Jill Turner, director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Dane was among about 40 area residents who had to collect signatures from 32 Hastings mer­ chants. Dane's name was selected in a drawing Satur­ day at five. Johnny's Food Mart changes hands, becomes Sav-Way John and Mary Rodriguez have sold their grocery store of 23 years, Johnny's Food Mart in Vermontville, and will spend more time relaxing and spending time with family and friends in town. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser John Rodriguez’s love of the grocery business kept him in it for 23 years as the owner of Johnny’s Food Mart in Vermontville. Now, the realized dream has faded with the changing times and the store is under new ownership. Jim and Marilyn Leighty of Grand Ledge purchased the downtown grocery from John and Mary last month, giving daughter, Shawn, and son-in­ law, Ken Lambracht, of Lans­ ing total say oyer the opera­ tion two weeks ago. The store will be referred to as Johnny’s Sav-Way tem­ porarily before Ken drops Johnny’s from the title, he said. “It will be known the next few weeks as Johnny’s SavWay so we can maintain the recognition,” Ken said, “to help the customers out.” The “number one most im­ portant” change, said Ken, is the phasing out of the Spartan food label, which will be replaced by Sure Fine products. Heatherwood Farms will take the place of Country Fresh milk, and Millers Ice Cream soon will be on the shelves. Minor layout modifications are in store as well, Ken said. For John and Mary, it just became time for new ideas, more ambition and “younger blood” to take the helm ofthe store, leaving them with time to enjoy the pleasures they have worked so hard to obtain. “It’s a changing business with this type of store,” said John. “You have to keep the pace or fall behind.” The couple plans to make up for the lost vacations from years ago, retreating often to their Gun Lake cottage of 20 years. John became interested in the grocery business at the age of 16 in 1948 when he was hired by the Felpausch Food Center in Nashville to work as a carryout. “I liked it right away,” Continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News Nashville. Tuesday September 6. 1988 — Page 2 Johnny's Food Mart changes hands Continued from front page recalled John, a Nashville native. A few months later, the store closed and John and Felpausch parted company. Then it was on to Makers' IGA in Nashville where he continued to absorb the work­ ings of the grocery business all through his high school yean. John later entered the ser­ vice and returned after four years to work at Makers IGA under owner Tom Maker and his successors, Rose and Al Smith, as assistant manager. “In 1962, they opened a branch in Vermontville where Johnny's is now,’’ John recalled. “Then, one or two years later, they closed and I went back to Felpausch (in Hastings) for three months.” John then felt confident enough about his knowledge of the business to purchase a Vermontville grocery from Dana Dean, located next to what is now the Carpenter’s Den bar, in 1965. “I just picked it up on my own,” John said ofhis know­ how. “As time goes by, ifyou don’t keep up (with the times) you fall by the wayside.” John found the store not big enough to provide the needs of the people and moved across the street to the present location. “It was still all set up from when it was a store before,” he recalled. For many years, John dedicated himself to the business, working as owner­ manager, meat cutter and grocery head, while having help in the produce department. Mary’s job has been to keep track of the books. “In a small operation, you have to do all this sort of stuff,” John said. Competitive markets and the demand for quality local foods forced John to put in more hours at the store, even­ tually opening seven days and three nights a week. “It changed an awful lot because of the market,” John said. “Everything in the grocery business has changed. Today, it’s a convenience store. They’ve (larger stores in other towns) got so many different departments — they’ve got a deli, dry goods, a lot of clothing and auto sup­ plies and a manager for each department. There just isn’t a How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. 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With him is eight-year meat manager Fred Rodriguez. market in Vermontville for all of that.” The secret to staying com­ petitive on the local level, said John, is to stick to meats, grocery and produce items — the essentials. “With a good meat depart­ ment and good service is how you compete,” he said, ad­ ding that he has emphasized his meat area by providing a butcher-shop type service. “Everything is competitive. In a small community, if so­ meone buys a loaf ofbread or a gallon of milk somewhere else, ifyou lose one customer, you feel it,” said Mary. With a trend toward more women working today than when the Rodriguezes began their venture, Mary realized that more grocery shopping gets done closer to the workplace than home. “If they work in Charlotte, that’s where they’ll do their shopping,” she observed. “And with a grocery store, these are facts that large stores have to face, too.” Two major remodeling pro­ jects have changed the face of Johnny’s during its 23 years. “One year we put a whole new front on and changed the entrance,” Mary said. That was in the early 1970s. Eight years later, the selling area was enlarged, a checkout line was added and new grocery cases were installed. In 1982, the couple opened JR’s Party Store on the comer of Nashville Highway and Ionia Road, which they still own. Through it all, some customers who have been shopping at Johnny’s from the very start still buy their groceries there today. “We feel the change is good for the town and not just for us,” noted Mary about the sale ofJohnny’s. “We want to say a very special thank-you to the people of Vermontville and surrounding area, who have supported us in our store for the past 23 years. “Words cannot express our gratitude,” she added. “We feel our town needs a good grocery store and we hope we have filled that need. It’s time for new ideas and we turn the responsibility over to the capable hands of Ken and Shawn Lambracht.” Mary added that she and John hope people .will con­ tinue to support the new owners, and that heart-felt thanks also goes to their son, Fred, who has worked with them for eight years. Fred plans to continue his job as meat manager for the store, they said. They also expressed their gratitude to the people who have worked for them over the years, including Virginia Fox, June Burger, Shirley Lewis and Kathy Granger. r—MW ' MM ■—MM The HORACE & SHARAH BABCOCK 14th REUNION DATE: Sunday, September 11, 1988 PLACE: Maple Grove Community Bldg. M-66, South of Nashville, MI. TIME: 1:00 p.m. to ? Bring table service and dish to pass-. . ■।■ mm. . MM . in. MM Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Corner of Broadway Morning Worship Sunday School.... 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday Schoqool)l oqool)l Morn. WorshT vTli Evening Servli Wednesday: AWANA............ Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. .... 7 p.m. Summer Months (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) METHODIST CHURCH Holy Eucharist..... 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday............ 7:15 a.m. Thursday..................7:00 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH North State, Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville A-M. Worship... 10 a.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. LEON POHL 203 N. State, Nashville Youth Fellowship .9:45 a.m. ...11 a.m. 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR The Rodriguezes, whose other three sons — Randy, Doug and Greg — have work­ ed in the store in the past, plan to remain in Vermontville and to enjoy their three grand­ children, plus the one that’s on the way. To pick up where John and Mary left off, Ken will run the store, while Shawn manages their other Sav-Way store in Lansing. They plan to move to a new home somewhere between the two towns, Ken said. “We want to offer the same personal services — the carry out and so forth — that Johnny’s had,” said Ken. Ken and Shawn are not new to the business world, having owned two security com­ panies in Houston before sell­ ing and returning to Lansing last year to enter the grocery business. “We came back with the intentions of starting a business,” said Ken. “We were looking for a small grocery store.” They found their first establishment early this year, and later acquired Johnny’s. NASHVILLE Sun. School............ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.............. 1(1 am. P.M. Service........... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MM MM »‘ ' MM— MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ...9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Pag© 3 Tips on safe food for those bringing their own lunch What Do I Have For Lunch?” A trying question, right? And one you face day after day. Whatever you put together, though, there’s^ome things to remember to keep it safe, whether it is in a school lun­ chbox, a plain brown bag or an attache case. Be particularly careful when preparing the cood. Careless food preparation can put bacteria in the food. Always use clean hands, utensils and work area. Wash everything that touches food between your work on each dish. Food can be crosscontaminated, especially when working with raw meats, fish and poultry. Use a fork rather than your hands to mix meat, macaroni, egg, tuna or green salads. Why the emphasis on clean hands? Your hand continually pick up bacteria and the germs, and these organisms dig in around the fingernails and in the creased skin of the hand. Only vigorous washing with hot, soapy water prepares hands to safely deal with food. Do you pack your lunch the night before? If you do pack your bag with perishables — meat or poultry sandwiches, hard boiled eggs — refrigerate them. Add foods that go limp in refrigerator such as chips and cookies the following morning before leaving. If possible, refrigerate your lunch again at work or school. If it’s not possible, here are some cooling tips: • Put something cold in the lunch bag such as a frozen drink or frozen fruit. By lunch time they will be thawed. A chtime. Or try the new fruit reusable ice pack or ice frozen juices in special paper cartons in a plastic container also that need no refrigerator. works well. • Add acid ingredients to • Freeze your sandwiches, prevent bacteria from grow­ this works best with coarse- ing, catsup, pickles, relishes, textured breads that won’t get olives, mustard, vinegar, soggy on thawing. The sand­ lemon juice, mayonnaise and wich thaws in time for lunch salad dressing are all acid. and keeps everything else cool Keep the sandwich as cold as in the meantime. Hold the let­ possible by using the methods tuce, tomato and mayonnaise. listed above. They don’t freeze well. Pack There are some foods that them to add at lunch time. will stay safe without • Use a thermos to keep refrigeration. They include milk or juice cold until lun- peanut butter and jam or jelly, nuts, hard cheese, crackers, fresh fruit and vegetables, dried foods, bread, canned foods (in unopened cans), cookies, cakes and marinated vegetable salads. Do not leave the lunch in a hot spot such as in the sun, in a parked car on a radiator, in a window or on a heating duct. Do not pack perishable items without taking special precau­ tions as listed above. Your lunch carrier also re­ quires special care. The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United State Depart­ ment of Agriculture recom­ mend that if you use a lun­ chbox or one of the new laminated totes, wash it out every night to keep bacteria from growing in seams and comers. A weekly washout with baking soda should eliminate any odors. If you’re a brown bagger, use only new, clean bags. Don’t re-use bags that have carried groceries. They can pass insects or bacteria from other food to your lunch. And never use a bag that is wet or stained. It could be very “germy”. Remember that sneezes, coughes, infected cuts or sores, pets, your mouth, hands and hair all contain bacteria. Keep these bacteria out of food to help prevent spoilage or food-bom illness. For food safety, prevention is the watchword. Protect yourself‘from becoming one of the more than two million people a year who are affected by food poisoning. Arbor Day Foundation to offer free trees Ten free trees will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Founda­ tion during September. The free trees are part ofthe nonprofit foundation’s efforts to encourage tree planting throughout America. The ten trees are the Col­ orado Blue Spruce, White Flowering Dogwood, Pin Oak, White Pine, Red Maple, Birch, American Redbud, Silver Maple, Red Oak and Sugar Maple. “These trees were selected to provide benefits every season of the year: lovely spr­ ing flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, and winter berries and nesting sites for songbirds,” said John Rosenow, the foun­ dation’s executive director. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Oct. 15. and Dec. 10 with enclosed plan­ ting instructions. The six- to twelve-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or these will be replaced free of charge. To become a member ofthe foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to “Ten Trees,” National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Sept. 30. 945-9554 tor ACTION Wanft*Ads The home ofyour dreams can bejust that a place where your family can grow in peace and security. At Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, we want to help make your dream come true. We have mortgage money available now - so come in and talk to one of our friendly loan officers-they’re experts at making dreams come true! We support the Charlotte Library Project. Eaton Federal tan 9 to 5:30 Daily FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Of lice - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet-Phone 749-2811 We invite the entire community to join with us in giving to this worthwhile cause. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, September 6. 1988 — Page 4 Nashville editor backed the schools The 1936 W. K. Kellogg room.” The lack of school lockers addition to Nashville's schoolhouse really began a in those days also presented a dozen years earlier when a special problem. Closets, or “seed” was planted by “warerobes,” were provided in various classrooms. Nashville News editor Lcn W. The wardrobes are to be Feighner. When it became apparent in built so that the pupils’ wraps the early 1920s that can be hung in them without Nashville’s 1902 school being closely packed building was burgeoning at together,” continued the the seams, the local weekly guidelines. “Provision must (forerunner of the Maple always be made for the ven­ Valley News) became the tilation of these rooms so that leading proponent of the wraps will dry.” In his article for The News, expansion. Publisher Feighner took a Bersette noted that at stand in a Feb. 21, 1924, Nashville school, “The cloak editorial, following a Friday rooms are entirely inadequate and during wet weather, the visit to the school. In his tour to ascertain wraps are seldom dry, as they “what housing conditions are packed in too closely and there are like,” the editor even those who come with dry found that “every room in the wraps find them damp by hav­ building is overcrowded, that ing to come in contact with the class and recitation rooms are wet wraps while hanging in inadequate, poorly lighted and the halls.” And there was a related pro­ in nearly every instance, illy blem: “In all of the rooms, ventilated.” Feighner asked school the pupils must bring their superintendent George rubber footwear into the Bersette to prepare a report rooms where they are sitting for The News, outlining the or few would eet his or her situation and suggesting solu­ own goods, ’’This is very tions. In his comprehensive disagreeable when the apparel account, Bersette, who was in begins to dry, as there is his first year as superintendent usually an odor.” While touring the at Nashville, boldly showed the shortcomings' of the schoolhouse, the News editor asked the superintendent schoolhouse. A table published on the several specific questions front page of the Feb. 21, about the facilities, and one of 1924, issue of The News, those queries dealt with clearly demonstrated that blackboard space. In his response in The many of the classrooms lack­ ed the air space per pupil re­ News, Bersette said, “We quired by the state. Guidelines manage to get along by the in­ issued by the Michigan terchanging of classes and by Department of Public Instruc­ keeping all ofthe mathematics tion set the amount at 200 to classes in the assembly room, 250 cubic feet of air space per as this is the only room, in student and added, in part: connection with the high “The air space shall be the school, where we can get determining factor for the along with the amount of seating capacity of a (class) (black) board that we have. In room, even though the floor the recitation rooms we space, on the basis of 15 manage by sending only a part square feet [the requirement of the pupils to the board at per pupil] would permit more one time.” Other considerations in the pupils to be seated in the discussion had to do with the capacity of the school heating plant and the adequacy of cor­ ridors and stairways for the number ofpupils. (Enrollment Overcrowding at Nashville's 1902 schoolhouse was becoming a problem by the then was 254 in grades kindergarten through eighth early 1920s, when the combined elementary and high school enrollment grade, and 130 in the high numbered nearly 400. But taxpayers were apprehensive about costs of an expan­ school, for a total of 384 sion proposed in 1924, and during that decade repeatedly turned down requests students). for a school addition. The project suggested by Supt. Bersette and Editor Feighner Feighner stood solidly would have added wings to the north side of the schoolhouse. This early view behind Bersette’s idea to add a shows the south entry (front) and the west side (at left). high school wing to the north side of the present future to remedy existing schoolhouse. conditions.” As the editor pointed out, He concluded, ’‘Nashville “There are several considera­ cannot afford to let her tions which are favorable to schools be in any way behind this plan. The old and new the schools of our neighboring buildings could easily be towns, in facilities for the heated from one central education and training of our heating plant. All of the young people, mentally, grades would be constantly physically and morally. New under the eye of the school buildings cost money, superintendent at all times. but the building of adequate The janitor, who would of school buildings is one of the course have to have some ad­ best investments we can make ditional help, could at the for the future of our same time supervise all of the youngsters, and that means buildings during all for the future ofthe communi­ sessions.” ty as well, for these Another thing, noted youngsters are the ones who Feighner, “if in the erection will take our places in the ac­ of new buildings for the high tivities of the future of the school, there should be added community. a gymnasium, with shower “Let us take thoughtful baths, as should be done, counsel together on these these adjuncts would be things, and see what is the available for pupils of the best thing that we may do to grades as well as for those of keep our school in the the high school.” forefront of the educational Feighner urged the serious institutions of our county and and immediate consideration state. We are lacking in true of every citizen of the village community spirit and false to and of the school district, “as our trust if we fail to provide the need is imperative that adequate education facilities something be done in the near for the coming generations.” "Nashville cannot afford to let her schools be in any way behind the schools of our neighboring towns, in facilities for the education and training of our young people." Longtime Nashville News publisher Len W. Feighner planted the seed of school expansion in 1924 after he paid a visit to the existing structure and found it woefully lacking. His editorial on the issue and a com­ prehensive report by Supt. G.E. Bersette stirred up community debate on the issue. Feighner was known for championing community improvements in Nashville. In addition to being News publisher for 40 years, he also was, at various times in his life, a state legislator, local postmaster, manager of the Nashville opera house, Nashville fire chief, school board member, newspaper broker, and Michigan Press Association representative. Adult education classes start soon Classrooms at Nashville s school in 1924 did not provide adequate air space per PUP'I by state standards, according to a table prepared by Supt. Bersette and published in The Nashville News in February of that year. Another probllem in those days before school lockers was wet coats being stored too tightly in cloak Thf State als° had some,hin9 to say on that matter. And adequate blackboard space was lacking in some classrooms. This early Nashville class i unidentified. For those who know an adult who cannot read, or needs to improve reading skills, Maple Valley Com­ munity Education offers a reading improvement class through the adult education programThis course is available in the daytime and evening. A basic math class also is of­ fered for those adults who may wish to improve their math skills. Many other classes are of­ fered through this program for those who want to work toward their high school diplomas, as well as those who want to learn a new skill or brush up on skills such as typing, woodworking, welding or word processing. These classes begin the week of Sept. 19, so now is the time to enroll. Call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. Classes are free to those who do not have their high school diplomas, or graduates who are under 20 as of Sept. 1, 1988. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. Two Lansing Community College classes also are of­ fered at Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School this fall. Those interested may register at LCC anytime, or at the high school Sept. 19 between 7 and 8 p.m. Watch for the kids! CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT... 726-0257 The Village Hair Port 470 EAST MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 5 Middleville family renovating Nashville property When Gerald and Regina Stein of Middleville purchas­ ed the property at the comer of M-66 and Casgrove Road in Nashville in July, they knew that they had a lot of work ahead of them. Now, two months later, things are beginning to take shape on that comer, and plans call for the pole bam on the property to be used as a mini-storage business. A teacher in the Middleville system, Stein, 42, and his wife and their two children purchased the property from the Hastings City Bank on the first of July. “It was in rough shape,” Stein acknowledged. “The house had not been inhabited for at least two years, animals had moved in, doors were missing, and the plumbing had frozen and ruptured all the pipes. The first thing that my son, Michael, and I did was to rip out all the old carpeting and begin to air out the building. From then on, it was just a matter of cleaning and putting it all back together.” Putting it all back together entailed new subflooring in the kitchen and dining rooms, new carpeting throughout the three-bedroom, a new ceiling in the living room where the previous one had collapsed due to the frozen pipes, and many trips to the local land­ fill, according to Stein. ‘ ‘With the help ofMark and Melanie LaRose, who now live at the residence, we were able to convert the house into a clean and neat family dwell­ ing. The house looks great on the inside now,” Stein said. Future plans for the house include scraping and painting the exterior, something that probably will be done next year. Other improvements to the almost three acres of land in- Surplus food distribution planned The Community Action Agency has announced that the Barry County U.S.D.A. Commodity Distribution will be on Tuesday, Sept. 13. But­ ter, cornmeal, and flour will be available. Please note that Commission On Aging sites will change their distribu­ tion day to Sept. 14, due to the Health Fair. All new applications, renewals, and changes on commodity cards may be done at the site on distribution day or until Sept. 9th at the Com­ munity Action Agency Office (220 W. Court St., Hastings) phone 948-4883. When applying for a new card or recertifying, bring proof of all household members and proof of each item of income. Examples of income verification are: medicaid cards, AFDC grant statements, rental property in­ come, disability compensation payments, pensions, social security, SSI, interest statements (including land contracts, certificates of deposit, credit union, savings account), and full or part-time employment (one month period of check stubs). It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their site until they open. The program is coor­ dinated by the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan. The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During the past 12 months volunteers have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. On Wednesday, July 13, the Barry County distribution will be at the following sites and times: COMMISSION ON AGING (Hastings) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nashville) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 484 3801 Hickory Rd. Hickory Comers 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP HALL 8094 Tasker Rd. (M-66) 9 a.m.-noon AFTER 60 CLUB OF MIDDLEVILLE Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Sept. 6 - Fair Improvement Meeting, 8 p.m. Fair Office (on the fairgrounds), Hastings. Sept. 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 11 - Rabbit Field Day, 10:30 a.m., Langshaw Farms, Augusta. Sept. 12 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 12 - MAEH Rally Day, 10 a.m., Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 21 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Sept. 26 - County 4-H Rabbit Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Coming Next Week Sept. 13-Sept. 19 PAINT SALE! 30% Off All Paint Products Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams — Cash and Carry Only — "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service. HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 E. Main St. Middleville 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ST. ROSE CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Hastings 8:30 a.m.-ll a.m. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL 98 S. Main St. Nashville 9 a.m.-noon PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 Norris Rd. Delton 9 a.m.-l p.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST COMMUNITY CENTER 502 E. Green St. Hastings 8 a.m. to noon ST. AMBROSE CHURCH 11252 Floria Rd. Delton 10 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ST. FRANCIS CHURCH 11842 W. 9 Mile Rd. Orangeville noon-4 p.m. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL M-37 near Mill Lake Battle Creek 9 a.m.-noon ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland 10 a.m.-l:30 p.m. Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Wednesday, Sept. 7 Chopped beef, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, Texas toast, oleo, grapefruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 8 Baked chicken, baby car­ rots, tossed salad, white bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Friday, Sept. 9 Baked scrod, scalloped tomatoes, orange juice, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 12 Ham, succotash, sliced beets, roll, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Italian meatballs, tossed salad, Italian veggies, spaghetti, salad, dressing, pudding, milk. Events Wednesday, Sept. 7 Nashville-Crafts, Hastings-Arts & Crafts, Delton— Dulcimer Players. Thursday, Sept. 8 Nashville—Bingo. Friday, Sept. 9 Hastings—Exercise with Jan Leo at 10:30. Popcorn. Monday, Sept. 12 Delton—The Cordrays at 12:15. Nashville--Fay Freeman at 11:30. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Nashville—The Cordrays at 12:30. Hastings—Health Fair, All sites puzzles. The,pole building bought ny the Steins of Middleville is almost ready to used for a mini-storage facility. elude the removal of three large willow trees, the in­ stallation of more than 300 feet ofnew drainage pipe, 130 yards of fill and gravel, and the cleaning of the area around the pole building. “We’ve been busy,” Stein said. “Our main concern was to have a presentable piece of property. The neighbors have been happy about the way things look.” Future plans for the 3,800 square feet in the pole barn in­ clude mini-storage and storage for boats, campers, cars, and other large items. “From all of the people we have talked with in Nashville, and, by the way, Nashville is truly a friendly village as everyone has been so helpful and supportive, there appears to be a need for mini-storage in the Nashville area. “We’re ready to take on that project next,” Stein said. “We’ll be taking on boats and campers Erst, and then working up to the smaller units for household furniture and smaller items. We’re excited to be a part of the Nashville community.” Maple Valley Adult Education Graduates I are invited to attend a REUNION | Tuesday, September 6, 1988 i — 6:30 P.M. — Potluck Supper and Program MAPLE VALLEY JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Ifyou plan to attend, please call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. Past and present instructors are also invited to attend. i How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. John Warren, Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 The No ffo6&^nfiopFe,~ J �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 6 Full basket orchard and vineyard overflowing with autumn bounty by Shelly Sulser If it weren’t for the eye­ catching. brightly colored signs along the way, one may not have realized that just three miles south of Vermont­ ville, fall’s bounty is bursting forth with beauty, flavor and potential. Twenty-eight acres of 10 different strains of apples, 16 varieties of grapes, along with peaches, plums and pears are quietly producing under the name of Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard, at 8329 Valley Hwy. It’s the place where owner Bob Worgul’s motto is “where baskets are filled to overflowing at no extra charge.” And, it’s the place where families are encouraged to spend time together picking fresh fruit for themselves. “I set it up so that families Worgul’s passion for “or­ charding” was sparked more than 10 years ago when he liv­ ed in Battle Creek and became fascinated with a neighboring orchard. “I did a lot of reading,” he said about how he cornered his knowledge. “I got in­ terested and I tried to unders­ tand the growth habits of trees and eventually got into grapes. And the interest kept building up.” The spark flared bigger and bigger, eventually driving Worgul and his wife, Shirley, who now live in Lansing, to purchase the Vermontville property in 1978. At that time, the land bordered on be­ ing an eyesore, a complete contrast with the well-kept or­ chard of today. “When I first bought it, it was ail weeds and barbed wire and there were old water tanks sitting around,” he recalled. Worgul chose that par­ ticular parcel because, being 950 feet above sea level, it was almost ideal for trees and vines needing to avoid frost. It also was accompanied by a century-old brick farmhouse, just the type Worgul likes. “The land was suitable and • MAPLE VALLEY • ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma, and FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take the classes for a small fee. — Classes Begin September 12, 1988 — ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Thornapple Lake Estates (Mead-o-Acres) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing — Flexible Hours — EVENING CLASSES (Maple Valley High School) 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. — Evening Classes Start September 19, 1988 — MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update includes: Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Basic Office Skills Various Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processor New Office Procedures, and more Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Record Keeping Auto Mechanics Welding and Machine Shop WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Sewing Lansing Community College Classes Offered at Maple Valley High School PSY-200 N-WRI 121 Introduction to Psychology: Social Individual Behavior 4 6:10-10:00 p.m. Mon. Staff Composition 44 6:10-10:00 p.m. Wed. Staff Grapes are ready to pick at the Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard near Ver­ montville. Here, owner Bob Worgul shows a ripe bunch of Concord grapes. (Maple Valley News photos by Shelly Sulser) the price was right,” he said. for making apple pies, while become ripe in October, while He has since sold the home Ozark Golds are yellow ap­ the Empire apples are “a to Ernie Arnold and his wife, ples also used in pie baking wonderfully flavored apple that people are beginning to Catherine Claucherty. The recipes. couple plans eventually to A special strain of Red ask for.” Over in the vineyard, become the owners of the or­ Delicious, called Bisbee Red chard and vineyard, Worgul Delicious, is very popular in Worgul often checks the sugar said. Arnold is already the Michigan. content ofhis numerous grape caretaker ofthe orchard and is “They’re called Bisbee Red varieties to determine whether eagerly learning all he can Delicious because they were they are at the peak of about the business. found in an orchard by ripeness. From the beginning, Using a refractometer, George Bisbee,” Worgul ex­ Worgul has been building up plained. “The Michigan (Red Worgul can smear juice from his inventory, always striving Delicious) are better than the the grape onto a small screen, to obtain a bigger and better ones from Washington close the lid and look through variety of produce. because they’re picked more a small lens, much like that of He intentionally planted his mature. Michigan’s are called a telescope. He points it apple trees with a special toward sky to capture enough ‘flavor-best’.” dwarfing root that allows Blushing Golden apples Continued on next page— them to grow no more than eight to 10 feet in height to provide ease and convenience to his customers. Worgul likes to refer to his Friendship Center Supervisor enterprise as “the no-ladder orchard.” Three days a week. When he first put in his long Limited hours. rows ofeach kind ofapple, in­ Working with older adults in the Community. cluding 10 rows of Gala ap­ Competitive Salary. ples, Worgul began to wonder if he’d gone bananas with too Applications are being taken at ... many trees. C.O.A. 120 N. Michigan, Hastings “But I soon found it’s not,” e.o.e. he said. “When I first planted the orchard and planted the first row of Galas, an Amish lady came by and asked me if they (the apples) were ready. I said ‘yes’ and she tasted one. She and her children ended up picking the whole row clean Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss because they were so good.” WHAT IS THE SET-N-ME-FREE INCH LOSS The Gala trees alone take up program? a two-acre block of ground, This healthy Inch loss program Is a method of taking off Inches and tightening skin In just one hour. It Involves wrapping thee and Worgul had to resort to body with cotion cloth that has been soaked In our All-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. It is perfectly safe, healthful, and rationing the apples because very relaxing. word spread like wildfire as to per body wrap how tasty they were. •10000 :or 6 body wraps “I’m the only one in the area that I know ofthat grows them,” he said. PERMS .S30°° In order to correctly pollinate the trees, Worgul has planted special CUT s5 00 “pollinator” trees among the rows. Then, when the bees $ 5°° EAR PIERCING make their treks from tree to tree, the pollen from the Includes Earrings blossoms are mixed. Among the apple strains Call for details ... 852-9192 neatly identified on the "The Mirrors image** grounds are Cortlands and -J.M6 Missota nuaae.. McIntosh, which are among 11 N. Main, Nashville the earliest of the fall apples. Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed.,Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. Primas are used commonly — WANTED — HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SEJWWEFREE Enroll: Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Sept. 19, 1988, 7:00-8:00 p.m. or at LCC. — CALL OR STOP IN! — MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday CALL 852-9275 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to yo'ur special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 7 light to read an internal scale revealing the sugar level, call­ ed “brix.” “The higher the number, the sweeter the grape,” he said. “Thirteen brix is con­ sidered sweet.” But some, like Baco grapes, measure as much as 24 brix, he said, producing 12 percent alcohol content in wine. Reliance red seedless grapes range up to 21 brix currently, and have been ready for about two weeks. “When I tell people I grow red seedless grapes, they say ‘I didn’t know you could grow them in Michigan’,” Worgul said. “Now that they know I grow them and they’ve been talking to people, I’m going to Orchard owner Bob Worgul, right, shows aspiring orcharder Ernie Arnold how to use a refractometer to determine the sugar level in grapes. In the cart are Er­ nie's children, Rachael and Sam. Son Abraham was at school and wife Cathy, was working. By Dave Liebhauser Q. I just heard about “Satellite TV Month”. Is this something special? Dave: It sure is! It’s a time planned to celebrate all of the great entertainment on Satellite TV. Dealers taking part in Satellite TV Month will have specials on the best programming available anywhere. Other specials may also apply. Contact us to find out more exciting details. SEE HOW AFFORDABLE GREAT TV CAN BE! Send YOUR questions to your Satellite Professionals run out.” Dechaunac grapes make very fine wine, said Worgul, who himself enjoys producing 20 to 30 gallons at home each year. The legal limit is 200 gallons. “I have home wine makers that buy 10 to 15 bushels of grapes at a time,” he said. Delawares are champagne grapes. Niagras can be used to make wine as well, and Edelweiss grapes are often us­ ed to make white wine. Because of the success of his orchard and vineyard, Worgul has found himself continually trying to keep the customers satisfied. His cur­ rent project is to add apricot and cherry trees to the or­ chard. He even drums up some honey now and then through his numerous bee hives. “The response has beenjust great,” he said of his clientele. “Last year, I plann­ ed to stay open until Nov. 1, but I had to close Oct. 15 because I was all sold out. Ainish employees help out when Worgul is in Lansing, tending the store and helping customers select their fruit, which often includes Spartlet pears or dark plums among others. “The Amish really seem to enjoy coming here,” Worgul observed. Worgul plans to extend his hours from four to six days a week — Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 1 or as long as the supply lasts. For Sale GRAPES, Red seedless, Wine Hybrids and Lady Godiva, huge bunches, free samples. Red apples, pears, you pick. Daily 10 to 5. Closed Sunday. Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard “Where baskets are filled to over flowing at no extra charge.” 8329 Valley, Vermontville._____________ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. ________PIANO FOR SALE: WANTED: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See local­ ly. Call Credit Manager 1-800-447-4266. Local ladies VFW Auxiliary delegates attend convention Auxiliary members and Betty Nichols. part in the annual military throughout Michigan joined The National Convention parade, luncheons, banquets, newly-elected President culminated its 75th year of the Big Ten Conference Audrey Dillin, and officers of service programs for veterans caucus meetings, the nomina­ the Department of Michigan and their families, the aged tion and election of new na­ Ladies Auxiliary to the and youth. Communities had tional officers and their in­ Veterans of Foreign Wars at delegates from the 50 states, stallations. In their spare time, the 75th National Ladies Aux­ Puerto Rico, Japan, France, they took in the sights of the iliary convention in Chicago Okinawa, Germany and the city. Aug. 19-26. Canal Zone. Delegates from Conducting the business Local delegates and Michigan represent its sessions of the national members who represented the membership of more than organization was Joan Katkus, Thomapple Valley Ladies 34,500. national president, who came Auxiliary to the V.F.W. Post The delegates spent the from Alaska and is the leader No. 8260 National convention week at business sessions, a of the more than 725,000 were Victoria Banks, William joint memorial service, taking members of the Ladies Auxiliary. Awards were presented to Local auxiliary sponsors department chairman for their work in Americanism, Voice school of instruction of Democracy, hospital, The Ladies Auxiliary to the 8260 will serve light youth activites and many more VFW of the Department of refreshments at the conclusion programs sponsored by the Michigan will sponsor its an­ of the program. Ladies Auxiliaries. nual school of instruction at the VFW Auxiliary No. 8260, located at Nashville, on Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., with a district meeting to follow. All members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW are in­ vited to attend this school to $500 SHAMPOO/SET learn about floor work, the of­ ficers and chairman pro­ $500 CUT grams. Also, this is the time to ask questions and get help on PERMS 25-s30-s35 programs, officials said. s50° Points are given on the • MANICURE year-end report for attending schools of instructions. ACRYLIC.P..e..r..S..et S25°° (Those who do not attend a Corner of M-66 and — Owner — school, must attend curbstone Thornapple Lake Rd. Diana Kuempel conference at Pow Wow to earn points.) Hours at your Convenience < 852-9481 « Conducting the school in this area will be Ruth Pauter, district president. The local auxiliary No. Diana’s Place STANTON'S (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 i 144 SOUTH MAiri STRCCT UCHMOrtT'JILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 MSHMIUC Thornapple Lake on 3 lots ‘Three car garage 'Excellent land contract terms (517) 852-1717 ‘Lakefront home — Podunk Lake ‘Two bedroom home with two car garage located on five lots ‘Land contract terms (M-23) (M-25) Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Grand Rapids and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330.___________ PART-TIME JOB Demons­ trate toys and gifts now till Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ering. Call Sherrill at 517-852-9592._____________ SITTER Needed after school daily until 4:30 for a nine year old boy. Also, sitter needed for occasional evenings. Call after 6 p.m., 852-9190. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a ‘Great four bedroom family home with hardwood floors, oak woodwork and open staircase ‘Screened in porch ‘Large garage (N-23) ‘Priced at only $43,900 : BINGO : ‘140 acres of recreational land with a spring-fed pond and access to a private lake ‘Beautiful home with stone fireplace and central air ‘Basement barn and pole barn (F-14) — OTHER PROPERTIES — L-86. JUST LISTED! Three building sites in the L-85. GREAT BUILDING SITE - Approx. 6V4 acres of land with creek at back of property. Already perked and previously approved for a mobile home. M-26. RESTAURANT - Newly redecorated and updated with seating for approx. 60 people. Good land contract terms. Great opportunity to have your own business! Charlotte School District. Land contract terms. V-43. ONLY $27,500 for this two bedroom home with large kitchen, dining room and living room. Barn/garage also included. Great star­ ter home! LOTS OF BUYERS STILL LOOKING FOR HOMES — CALL NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL! Joe & Marge Andrews-852 0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA } • THURSDAYS THURSDAYS •• 6:30 6:30 P.M. P.M. ■■ 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■O ® Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 (M-24) ‘Four bedroom home located on 3 acres of land m/l ‘Barn/garage included ‘Just $38,900 (CH-63) •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! • Church located in Nashville Three floors of space Just $24,900 with land contract terms SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 6, 1988 — Page 8 Eaton County 4-H youths win horse show awards at AASU Twelve Eaton County 4-H’ers received awards at the 1988 Michigan 4-H Horse Show held at Michigan State University. Nicole Wager of Eaton Rapids was awarded a silver medal and grand champion­ ship in fitting and showing, along with a silver medal in stock seat equitation, fourth place in working hunter under saddle, and fifth in hunter seat equitation. Harmony Fierke from Lan­ sing earned a gold medal and reserve championship in fit fit-­ ting and showing,, silver medals in hunter seat equita­ tion and working hunter under saddle, a bronze medal in dressage seat equitation, and fourth in the dressage training level test two. Melissa Cribley of Dimon­ dale took a silver medal in saddle seat equitation, fourth in English pleasure, and seventh in English fitting and showing. Monique Colizzi from Charlotte won fifth places in Western fitting and showing and in bareback equitation, and seventh in Western pleasure. Jamie Endlsey of Belleveu earned bronze medals in the flag race and in cloverleaf barrels, and fifth in pole bending. Kelly Fast of Charlotte took a bronze in Western pleasure, fourth in fitting and showing, fifth in stock seat equitation, and sixth in bareback equita­ tion and in reining. Kevin Heisler from Nashville received a seventh place in pole bending. Darcy Powell of Charlotte received fourth places in Keep your summer tan back to sch.ool.!. M Get you Hair Done and Tone Up for Senior Pictures ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 lM¥AIA DrLI LF VVAAILLI EFVI Real Estate Western fitting and showing, stock seat equitation, and Western pleasure, and fifth place in bareback equitation. Jennifer Ruesoh of Charlotte was awarded bronze medals in hunter seat equita­ tion and in working hunter under saddle, fifth place in fit­ ting and showing, and seventh in Western pleasure. Angie Sprague from Lans­ ing received a bronze medal in stock seat equitation, fourth in Western Pleasure, fifth in working hunter under saddle, and sixth in hunter seat equitation. Tiffany Tanner of Eaton Rapids took a bronze medal in Western pleasure and seventh place in stock seat equitation. Shayne Weinley from Bellevue won a bronze medal in Western and English riding, sixth places in stock seat equitation and in Western pleasure, and seventh in trail class. Other 4-H’ers who earned the honor representating Eaton County at the 4-H Horse Show were Lisa Betts of Bellevue, Carmen Sanders from Charlotte, Susan Lower of Lansing, and J.J. Lewis from Charlotte. The purpose of the annual event is to give 4-H horse and pony projects members an op­ portunity to evaluate their horsemanship skills by com­ peting against other young people from across the state with similar interests. This year’s event had 485 members entered from 53 counties throughout Michigan. members of barryeaton board of relators 227 N- MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegat, GRI'Graduote Realtors Institute EQUAL housing opportunities "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................. DON STEINBRECHER.......... WARREN TRAVOLI.............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST .Eves. 726-0223 .. 852-1740 . 852-1784 852-1515 ........ 852-1543 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY” east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) kept, 3 bedroom home, between Hastings & Nashville on blacktop road. Barn included. Priced at $47,500. (CH-217) NASHVILLE ■ “TWO STORY” with 3 bedrooms, natural wood­ work & hardwood floors, library with French doors, 1 % baths. Call now to make appointment to see. (N-282) NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE (25 mi. to Lansing) new oak cabinets and oak trim, 6 room, 2 bedroom home recently remodeled, open stairway, new windows, blown-in in­ sulation, satellite dish includ­ ed. 24x32 pole barn, all on 1.5 acres. (CH-262) SMALL FARM ■ 20 ACRES, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS - Natural gas, DUE TO RECENT SALES, WE ARE IN NEED OF ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES TO SELL — HOMES, FARMS, VACANT ^LAND PARCELS ON CEDAR CREEK - Approx. 350 ft. frontage, private, wooded setting — 2 bedroom ranch home, main floor laundry, 1 Va car garage. Call Sandy. (CH-266) VACANT LAND 15 ACRES ■ NORTH OF VERMONT* VILLE) has been "perked", blacktop road, 8 room, 2 story house, with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo w/ cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. (F-278) natural gas available. Over­ looks "countryside" view. Blacktop road. (VL-279) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE LIVESTOCK FARM - 177 ACRES Barry County. Many good buildings, include nice 2 story, 10 room home, 3 silos, barns, 50x168 w/94 free stalls, 32x50 w/40x76 lean-to, 56x80 tool barn. Large paved barnyard & lagoon system. 140 acres till­ able. Land contract terms. •____________ (F-230) The family practice of Dr. Bradley Masse at the Nashville Dental Clinic is get­ ting a facelift with the help of Augustine Construction. Don Augustine and Bud Rost have been working to put a new covering of siding on the old building, located at 604 Reed St. in Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) Computer enrichment class to be added at Maple Valley this fall Another enrichment class has been added to the Maple Valley Community schedule this fall. The class, titled “introduc­ tion to the IBM PC,” will be taught by Don Steinbrecher Monday evenings beginning Oct. 3. The class will include both IBM and Compatibles, using PCDOS or MSDOS. Topics covered in this sixweek class will include in­ troduction to the IBM PC, us­ ing Micro Soft Disk Operating System, plus public domain and user supportive software, PC Write (a word procesor with' speller), LOTUS 123 (spreadsheet for the IBM), NUTSHELL (a flexible data base and family history), and educational and SAT Testing program. Steinbrecher has more than 30 years of experience in the military repairing and servic­ ing computers and has owned Miscellaneous HOMEMAKERS EARN OVER $10 PER HOUR PART TIME. EARN FREE HAWAIIAN TRIP. FREE TRAINING. COMMISSION UP TO 25%. HIGHEST HOSTESS AWARDS, NO DELIVERING OR COLLECT­ ING, NO HANDLING OR SERVICE CHARGES. OVER 800 DYNAMIC ITEMS, TOYS, GIFTS, HOME DECOR AND CHRISTMAS DECOR. FOR FREE CATALOG CALL FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES 1-800-227-1510. Community Notices THORNAPPLE LAKE - Enjoy this is summer! I Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) Getting a facelift! with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 12 ACRE PARCELS - Vacant land. $9,500 each or 10 acres of rolling vacant land for $8,000. Possible land contract term (VL-252) MAPLE LEAF GRANGE 940 is having its regular meeting September 9th. There will be installation ofofficers. Supper at 6:30. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Acrylic Nails for appointment Call Bobbie’s Ph. 852-0940 the Maple Valley Computer Cener for five years. Other new classes this fall include “Social Dancing,” taught by the Kents of Battle Creek, a photography class taught by Jim Hammond of Nashville, a genealogy class taught by Joan Harvey of Lan­ sing, a computer class for parents and fourth through sixth graders taught by Julie Swartz and a second computer class for kids thru ninth grade taught after school by Pauline Hunt. Classes begin soon. People may register for these classes by calling the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. There is a minimum number necessary for these classs to run. — WANTED — Hand Drills • Power Drills • Camping Equipment • Fishing Equipment • Boat Motors • Electric Fans • Golf Clubs • Rototiller • Kerosene Heaters • Good Used Appliances BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 209 N. Main St.. Nashville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, -September 6, 1988 — Page 9 Obituaries Howard E. Belson ___ HASTINGS - Mr. Howard E. Belson of 740 East Lincoln Street, Hastings and formerly of Nashville, died Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids.' Mr. Belson was bom on July 12, 1916 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Elmer and Gladys (Gardner) Belson. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there, graduating in 1934. As a young man he assisted his mother in the family business, “Belson’s Bakery & Restaurant” first in Nashville and later in Hastings. He was married to Ruth E. Warner on January 28, 1939. They lived in Lansing for a time before moving to his farm home on the North Ragla Road in 1946. They lived there until moving to Hastings in July 1988. He was employed at Keebler Brass Company for about 20 years, retiring in 1974 from the company in Kentwood. Previ­ ous employment included: former Grand Rapids Book­ case and Chair Company, former Royal Coach Company, International Seal and Lock Company and E.W. Bliss Company all ofHastings. While living in Lansing, he was employed as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Hastings F & AM #52. Mr. Belson is survived by his wife, Ruth; a brother, Carl Belson of Punta Gorda, Flori- NASHVILLE - Doris E. Randall, 83, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1988 at the South Haven Community Hospital, South Haven. Mrs. Randall was born March 8,1905 in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Ogden) Hinc- TO ENROLL CALL 852-9275 MONDAY Office Update' — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15 MVHS Wolff Auto Mechanics — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15 MVHS Powers Upholstery — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/3/88 6 MVHS Cooper Computer class for kids thru 9th grade (Meets Wednesday also) 3:15-4:45 p.m. $13.50 9/19/88 3 MVHS Hunt 10/3/88 6 TUESDAY Computer Science — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 Welding and Machine Shop — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 Jr. Karate — 6:00-7:00 p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Open Karate — 6: 00-8:00 p.m. $20.00 9/20/88 8 Exercise — 8:00-9:00.p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Social Dancing — 7: 00-9:00 p.m. $15.00 ea. 9/20/88 8 Photograpy — 7:00-9:00 p.m' $18.00 10/5/88 6 Dried Floral Arrangements' — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/5/88 6 WEDNESDAY Your Family Tree — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Putnam Library Fund. 9/14/88 6 MVHS Steinbrecher MVHS Hunt MVHS Kipp Maplewood OSKA MaplewoodOSKA Maplewood Root MVHS Kent MVHS Hammond MVHS DePriest MVHS Harvey THURSDAY Accounting' — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/22/88 15 MVHS Rosin Typing — Rosin 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/22/88 8 MVHS Woodworking — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/22/88 15 MVHS Hartenburg Beginning & Advanced Word Processing — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/22/88 15 MVHS Christie Exercise — 7:00-8:00 p.m. $12.00 9/22/88 8 Maplewood Root Sewing/Quilting — 9/22/88 8 MVHS 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 Forest Computer Partners — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/7/88 6 MVHS Swartz 'Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. WILLS AND TRUST Monday, Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50, Boldt RETIREMENT PROGRAMS/HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR CHILD’S COLLEGE EDUCATION Monday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50 Boldt TAKE HEART IN THE KITCHEN Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.00 Hartough STOP SMOKING CLINIC Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe WEIGHT CONTROL CLINIC Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe HUNTER SAFETY CLASS September 12-15, 6:00-9:00 p.m., MVHS, $3.00 SOCCER LEAGUE FOR 3RD — 6TH BOYS and GIRLS — Parents are needed to help. 852-9275 At the annual Eaton County 4-H Shooting Sports Tourna­ ment, Aug. 6, at the Bellevue Conservation Club, 16 youngsters participated. Members must participate in the county tournament before they advance to the state tournament. Winners were: In division II archery, Jason Troutner, Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, took first; Jay Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, took second; and Matt Williams, Vermontville Jr. Farmers took third. In division IV archery, Jacob Williams, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, took first and Alain Serven, Bellevue 4-H Farmers, took second. Howard Troutner, Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, took first place in archery division VI. In archery division VIII, Tom Pfiester, Bellevue 4-H Farmers, took first; Greg Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders, took second; and Kris Serven, Bellevue 4-H Farmers, took third. BB gun winners in division I were Jake Wilford, Sunfield 4-H Club, first place; Jay Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, second place; and Matt Williams, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, third place. In division II, Eric Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders, took first place. Rifle winners were Andrew Whelpley, Gresham Grain Grinders, first place; and Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders, second place. Trap winners in division I were: Chad Tefft, Golddiggers 4-H Club, took first place; David Lischkge, Golddiggers 4-H Club, took se­ cond place; and Jacob Williams, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, took third place. In division II Howard Troutner, Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, took first place and Greg Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders, took second place. Skeet winners were Chad Tefft, Golddiggers 4-H Club, placed first, and David Lischkge, Golddiggers 4-H Club, placed second. Over 50 residents invitied to potluck Doris E. Randall Maple Valley Community Education Enrichment Classes Introduction to IBM PC 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 da; a sister, Onnalie Riemann of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vadah. Funeral services were held Friday, September 2, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nash­ ville with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Area4-Hers win in shooting tourney kley. She was a life time resident of Nashville. She attended the Nashville schools and graduated from Ypsalanti Normal in 1927. She was married to Bruce Randall on March 28, 1931 in Howe, Indiana. She was a former member oftheNashville School Board and was active in several civic affairs in Nashville. Mrs. Randall is survived by her husband, Bruce; two daughters, Ruth Baker of Fort Myers, Florida and Jane Grier of Bangore and six grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 3, 1988 at the Lakeview Cemet­ ery in Nashville with her son­ in-law, Elder Ken Baker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Library. Arrangements were made by the D.L. Miller Funeral Home in Bangore. Edith M. Henney The first meeting of the school year for Maple Valley residents over 50 will be Tuesday, Sept. 20. There will be a potluck in the Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School Library at 1:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Drinks will be furnished. Following lunch, Greta Firster will show a videotape of Alaska. For more information, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. PLAINWELL - Miss Edith M. Henney, 82, of Plainwell and formerly of Carlton Center, Barry County, died Wednesday, August 31, 1988 at Beverly Manor in Plainwell. Miss Henney was bom on October 13, 1905, in Carlton Center, the daughter of Frank­ lin and Sarah (Ruckel) Henney. She was raised in Carlton Center and attended schools there. She had lived most of her life in Kalamazoo County and had been a resident at Beverly Manor in Plainwell for the past eight years. Miss Henney is survived by a niece, Miss Bonita L. Henney of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Arthur, Bertie, Roy, John and Edward Henney. Funeral services were held Friday, September 2, at the Freeport Cemetery, with the Rev. Morris Vice officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. / Saturday, September 24 The Nashville Ambulance Squad OPEN HOUSE at the Nashville Am­ bulance Station, at 324 N. Main St. There will be FREE Blood Pressure, OPR Demo’s, and a demo of the New Automatic DeFibulator which we are interested in purchasing. Hours will be 12:00 to 4:00. THEN: from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance at the V.F.W. in Nashville, address 304 S. State St. Donations will go toward our new DeFibulator $5.00 couple $3.00 single. Music by: Kyle Christopher There will be a 50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes DEVELOPING AND PRINTING U Each 12 Expu Roll Business Services Disc - 15 exp............................ $1.99 24 exp...................................... $2.99 36 exp...................................... $4.99 STANDARD SIZE SINGLE PRINTS ONLY! TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Come in and enroll NOW in adult education classes. Maple Valley Adult Education Office In the Maple Valley Jr-Sr H.S. Phone — 852-9275 C-41 regular processing, film sizes 135mm, 110, 126 & disc. NO COUPON REQUIRED! NO LIMIT! pi Offer good September 6th thru 13th MACE PHARMACY 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 10 Special Meeting BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building — Aug. 23, 1988 — 8:00 p.m. Present: Wm. Flower, D. Hawkins, R. Ewing, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele Sr., C. Wolff, J. Brumm. 1. Opening: Meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting held August 8, 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3. Resignation - J. Allen: Superintendent Wolff read a letter of resignation from Maplewood first grade teacher Janet Allen. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to accept Janet Alien's resignation. Ayes: -All. Motion carried. 4. Resignation - E. Heide: Superintendent Wolff read a letter of resignation from Kellogg sixth grade teacher Eric Heide. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to accept Eric Heide's resignation. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Retirement - E. Furlong: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Fuller Elementary aide Elizabeth Furlong advising the board of her plans for retirement. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to accept Elizabeth Furlong's request for retirement. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Letters of appreciation will be sent and recogntion will be given to retirees Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Furlong. 6. Roof Repair: Phase II - Architect Randy Case reported on the bids which were opened at the regular meeting of August 8 and recommended that Norman H. Davis be contracted for the phase II roof repair work. A motion was made by Viele supported by Brumm to contract Norman H. Davis as recommended by Mr. Case for the phase II roof repair, $99,723.33. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 7. Contracts - Fuller: A motion was made by J. Brumm to accept Mr. Doozan's recommenda­ tion and extend a teaching contract to Tammy Wilde. There was discussion regarding postpo- NOTICE to TAXPAYERS in the VILLAGE of NASHVILLE Collection of the 1988 Village taxes has been extended until September 30, 1988 without penalty. Lois J. Elliston Village Treasurer NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING September 15,1988 • 7:00 P.M. • at Council Chambers, Nashville PURPOSE: Davis Oil has requested a special use and/or a variance regard­ ing a non-conforming sign. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board ning this action until after a decision has been made in the selection of a Principal for Kellogg and Fuller. Mr. Brumm's motion died due to lack of support and was also withdrawn by J. Brumm. Approval of teaching contacts for T. Wilde and S. Schinck were tabled until later in the meeting (after the selection of Fuller/Kellogg Principalship). 8. Contract H.S.: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Lenz's recommendation and extend a teaching con­ tract (two-year probationary) for the 88-89 school year to Wallace Clay for the position of special education teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School, salary $18,451.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 9. Contract - D. Storms: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve Mr. Doozan's recommendation and extend a teaching con­ tract (one and one-half year probationary) for the 88-89 school year for the position of Maplewood fifth grade teacher, salary $17,987.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 10. Principal - Fuller/ Kellogg: Mr. Ewing, chair­ person of the labor management committee, reported the committee's interviewing process for the Fuller/Kellogg Principalship position. The committee's recommendation and the recommendation for Messrs. Wolff and Doozan to extend a one-year contract to candidate Nancy Potter with two stipulations: be a resident of the school district by February 1, 1989 and obtain her masters degree by fall of 1989. There was discussion as well as questions from the audience regarding the selection process. A motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to accept the labor management committee's recommendation and extend a one-year contract to Nancy Potter for the position of Fuller/Kellogg Principal. Mrs..Potter will be a resident of the Maple Valley school district by February 1, 1989 and obtain her masters degree by fall of 1989. Roll call vote: Ayes: Ewing, Hawkins, Brumm, Pino, and Viele. Nays: Ewing and Flower. 11. Teaching contracts - Fuller: After Mr. Wolff reviewed teaching recommendations with Principal Potter, a motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to extend teaching contracts for 88-89 was follows: Maple Valley Schools Agenda Items BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Monday, Sept. 12,1988 - 7:00 p.m. - Administration Building Approval of an operational general fund budget for the 1988-89 school year. This information will be used to complete the budget which is filed with the State Department of Education. Approval of a teaching contract for Amy Toutant as sixth grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary School. General approval of a resolution to be submitted to the State Department of Education enabling the school district to receive $30 supplement per stu­ dent under section 21 of the State Aid Act related to high school curriculum and graduation re­ quirements plus $14 per student under Section 21 related to the average class size in grades K-3. Report from the citizens advisory facilities and equipment committee. The report will be given by co-chairperson Lynn Mengyan and co-chairperson Steve Boggess. Acceptance of sealed bids on school vehicle fleet insurance bids for the period October 1, 1988 through September 30, 1989. Acceptance of sealed bids on used school vehicles including International School Bus 77B and a 1972 Ford Van. Committee reports. Approval of revising the school calendar schedul­ ing an in-service workshop the p.m. of Wednesday, Oct. 12, related to the school improvement pro­ gram at the Jr.-Sr. High School and mathematics curriculum at the elementary schools. School would not be in session in the p.m. Approval of voting delegates to the Michigan Association of Schools Board fall conference Oct. 7-9 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. NOTICE OF REZONING HEARING Pursuant to Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article 13, Section 13.4 of the Eaton County Land Development Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. p.m. on on Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan for the pur­ pose of considering the amendment of the Eaton County Land Development Code and the Land Development District Maps in the following respect: TO CHANGE from LA, Limited Agricultural to C, Commercial the following described property: A parcel of land located in the West Vi of the Northwest '/» of Section 31, T3N, R6W, Vermontville Township, Eaton County, Michigan, described as: Commen- Tammy Wilde, Third Grade-Fuller (two year probationary) Salary - $16,640.00; Susan Schinck, First Grade-Fuller (two year proba­ tionary) Salary - $16,640.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 12. Other Business: There were brief discussions regarding a proposed budget for 1988-89 and building and grounds maintenance. 13. Adjournment: Motion made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Time: 9:15 p.m. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. cing at the West !4 corner of said Section 31; thence North along Section line 874.19 ft. to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing North along the Section line 400.00 ft.; thence North 65 degrees 01 ’27" East along the tangent of old and new Nashville Highway 330.95 ft.; thence South parallel with said Section line 539.74 ft.; thence West 300 ft. to beginning. The lands described above contains 3.24 acres more or less. Shall be the privilege of all in- terested persons to be heard regarding the proposed amendment or any other matter that should properly come before the Planning Commission. The tentative text and accompanying map may be examined Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Room 18, 1045 In­ dependence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan. James Baird, Chairman Eaton County Planning Commission EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & PumpTSales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells ; GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY* Attention Nashville Village Residents . We stock a complete line of • Pumps I • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies All village owned alleys must be kept cleared. . WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 Nashville Village Council 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence No. 1612 • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on the fol­ lowing insurances: Automotive Fleet Insurance, General Liabil­ ity Insurance, Workmen’s Com­ pensation Insurance, $1 Million and $2 Million Umbrella and Er­ rors and Omission Insurance. Bids to be considered must be turned into the Village Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 1988. : Attention Nashville: j Village Residents : ! The Village of Nashville is ? looking for concerned, inter• ested citizens to fill vacancies ? on the Cemetery Board. • • • { • If you are interested, please J ! submit your name at the Vil-• ! lage Hall. • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, September is, 1988 7:00 p.m at the council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Steven P. Spencer, Barbara E. Spencer, Orville Babcock and Irene Babcock have requested a special use permit and or variance to extend use for present mobile home at property located at 320 Fuller St, Nasvhille, Ml. the property is currentyly zoned R-1 Resident. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 11 Soil tests can reduce spring fertilizer costs Most Michigan farmers are facing a difficult year finan­ cially, but planning now to reduce next year’s input ex­ penses could make farming more profitable. “For most crops, farmers should have their soil tested every three to four years to ensure that they aren’t apply­ ing more fertilizer than necessary,’’ says Donald Christenson, MSU Extension soil specialist. “Soil test results from across the state show that, over the years, many farmers have applied more phosophorus than crops have used. Farmers can draw on this buildup of phosphorus and reduce their fertilizer costs.” This year farmers who had a total or partial crop failure from the drought can take ad­ vantage of any nitrogen that was applied. Farmers with medium and fine textured soils can expect that about 50 percent of the nitrogen applied this year will be available for next year’s crop if a total crop failure oc­ curred in the field, Christen­ son says. Farmers can also use a portion of the nitrogen applied this year if a partial crop failure occurred. To determine the amount of nitrogen available for the next £22}* fts?Sft S1*f £2 ft?.1** ft?.1* J8®*1 *1 ^17 bl ’*** !»>»«* I^ju. ls^i ^teau-t! ibbtelh^h i VlUtaUtaBi! Htwi Untnib Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. vkvr Hbltplytti !*« MipalltH jft jt ■srartnsls-rt crop, subtract from the total nitrogen applied one pound for each bushel of com harvested and divide by two. As an example, if 200 pounds of nitrogen were applied and only 50 bushels of com harvested, 75 pounds of nitrogen would be available for the next crop. Growers should also take into consideration any alfalfa or other legume crops that will be plowed down at the end of this cropping season. An alfalfa stand can provide as much as 100 pounds of nitrogen for future crops, while clovers can provide 40 to 60 pounds. The optimum nitrogen credit from soybeans is 40 pounds. Animal manure is another source of nutrients that farmers need to take -credit for, Christenson says. One ton of dairy, beef or hog manure per acre can provide four to six pounds of nitrogen. To determine the total nutrients in manure produced on their farm, growers need to have the manure analyzed. Like a soil test, a manure analysis provides a list of nutrients available for the growing crop. The cost of a manure analysis through MSU is $25. A soil test is $6. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Service office for information on how to take a soil or manure sample. 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 If you see this “Girl” on 30 September 10th Wish her a 30 Happy Birthday 30 Welcome to the “Over 30 Club” Lynn, have a Great Birthday! 30 30 30 30 30 30 3030 30 30 3030 School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Sept. 12 *Salad, *Fishwich, ♦Chicken Patty, corn, peaches, cookie. Board Meeting. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ♦Salad, *Goulash, *Tuna sand., peaches, green beans, salad bar. Wednesday, Sept. 14 ♦Salad, * Hamburgers, ♦Cheeseburgers, french fries, pears. Thursday, Sept. 15 ♦Salad, *Ravioli, *Mac. & Cheese, peas, peanut butter sand., cherry crisp, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 16 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, *Tuna sandwich, mixed veg., applesauce. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. pears. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. WALLPAPER Fuller St. School Monday, Sept. 12 Hoggie Pattie, fries, applesauce. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Spaghetti, cheese, tossed salad, pears, toasted bun. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Hot dog, baked beans, juice, sliced cheese, cookie. Thursday, Sept. 15 Sliced turkey roll, mashed, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Friday, Sept. 16 Pizza, green beans, ap­ plesauce, seconds sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2% white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Salads daily, menu subject to change. Extra’s-teacher’s .75, stu dent’s 50. INTERIOR PAINT IQ 20 all orders placed in September! 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Infinite speed choice with­ down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut •Heavy solid steel frame LIST ‘2,124 < M0DEL *212H/36 •Briggs & Stratton 1/C 12 hp engine with solid state out clutching •Nile-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up & •Heavy solid steel frame. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i £2^- Phone 726-0569 looking lawn in town! •Convenient key electric start •Cushion seat is spring mounted, adjusts fore and aft for maiimum comfort LIST ‘3,229 $2 499 SALE PRICE WWW SAVE *730 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6, 1988 — Page 12 Landscape trees hit hard by summer drought This summer’s drought has also taken its toll on landscape trees. “Trees in the home land­ scape face a different set of problems than trees that grow in wooded areas,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Exten­ sion Director. Soil compaction caused by pedestrian, vehicle traffic, and building construction traf­ fic creates moisture absorp­ tion problems for trees. “When people build houses, the original top soil may be buried or driven over many times. This compacts the soil and destroys its struc­ ture,” Krizek says. “The soil is compacted so tightly that the homeowner ends up with a yard that is relatively inhospitable for plant growth.” Breaking up the compacted layer would be a major undertaking for most residents, but a properly managed watering program can help trees survive during extended dry periods. “Probably the most com­ mon mistake people make is to hook up a sprinkler and let it run for a halfhour,” Krizek ww says. “Instead of getting water to the tree roots, they end up watering the grass under the tree.” “An actively growing shade tree requires 40 to 80 gallons of water daily under average growing conditions, depen­ ding on species and size. Dry weather increases this water need considerably. To effectively water a tree, Krizek recommends that homeowners soak three to four areas under the tree. Because tree roots extend out from the trunk, a hose should be placed about halfway bet­ ween the tree base and the outer edge of the branches. Vermontville-Nashville ’Bike-A-Thon' planned The annual Vermontville and Nashville Community Bike-a-thon will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Maple Valley High School parking lot. ,jiiL..'_!a COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett Body Shop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-03191 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday For a fair deal on a new or used car or truck Proceeds from the fund-raising event will go to the St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Bikers round up friends and relatives who pledge a certain amount of money according to the distances they travel on their bicycles during the event. Participants who raise at least $25 in pledges receive tee-shirts. Those who raise at least $75 will receive a sports tote bag. Sponsor forms are available at Wolever Real Estate, 126 S. Main St. in Nashville. Last year's bike-a-thon raised $1,659 with 21 riders. Co-chairs of this year's event are Elsie Wolever and Merle Sears. To register or to obtain further information, call 852-1501 or 852-9576. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, Sept. 24. It's a girl! See me today at... LEROY SLEEPER TEAWflVf A/VWVWWWVWWt CHEVROLET • On compacted soils the water may at first pond or runoff, but it will eventually soak into the ground where the tree roots can use it. Homeowners can assess drought damage to their trees by looking at branches for signs of life. “Ifthe end ofthe twig has a but that appears to be plump and a little bit soft to the touch, there is a good chance that tile tree is still alive,” Krizek says. “The ultimate test is to scratch the twig and look at the tissue beneath the thin bark. If the tissue is OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 5.43-0200 1988 Sparrow Hospital GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Simon of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Joelle Yvonne bom Aug. 30, 1988 at 6:25 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital. She weigh­ ed 9 lbs., 5 ozs., and is 21 in­ ches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Appelman of Nashville, Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Simon of Pewamo, Michigan. SKYLINE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, many extras, furnished and ready to $X-| O0^ PRICE INCLUDES TAX and TITLE! w A0 AWA 00 Complete Everyone who raises rabbits bit association will hold its will be open to all: “Test your is invited to attend the first quarterly meeting including knowledge in a rabbit skill-aState Rabbit Field Day Sun­ an introduction of special thon," “Being a show day, Sept. 11 at Langshaw guests. There will be a superintendent,” “What a separate meeting for the show secretary needs to Fanns, 14625 C Ave. E., know,” “Leadership styles youth. Augusta. and putting them to work,” A 4-H rabbit judges Diana and Norm Langshaw, owners of workshop will be held at 2:30 and “How meat and fur are judged.” Michigan’s largest rabbitry, p.m. Rabbit Field Day is planned Workshops and activities will host the event. Workshops, guided tours of for the youth will include as a family event to learn, the farm, and feed and equip­ showmanship demonstrations, have fun and socialize with ment displays will be part of judging meat and fur, how to other rabbit raisers. Those the event, sponsored by apply and get ready for na­ who attend should be prepared Michigan State Rabbit tional and state contests, to spend the day outdoors. Breeders Association. Tours poster and educational display Children are welcome but must be supervised by and workshops will be held demonstrations. A number of workshops parents. from 10:30 to 12 noon and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Special workshops will be Serving our country held for adults and youth. systems to include radio Herb Garman with Central James L. Lagle Soya will present a special Spec. James L. Lagle, son teletypewriter and FM radio 11:30 a.m. workshop entitled of Darrell Z. and Carol A. sets, wire and switchboard “Feed Outlook for the Next Lagle of2233 Demetrius, Las equipment and other elec­ Six Months.” Following the Vegas, Nev., has completed tronic accessories. session, Dr. Richard Aulerich the unit level communications His wife, Roni, is the of Michigan State University maintainer course at Fort Sill, daughter of Ronald Bracy of will lead a short discussion on Okla. 310 Middle St., Nashville. the current and upcoming He is a 1984 graduate of The unit level communica­ meat situation. tion maintainer troubleshoots Rancho High School, Las A free lunch will be provid­ and repairs tactical radio and Vegas. ed at 12 noon by the rabbit field wire equipment and association. The menu will in­ clude fried rabbit, sweet and sour rabbit, barbecues, chicken, baked beans; potato, bean and tossed salads, relishes, rolls, beverage and pie. Immediate Cash Reservations for lunch are required and will be accepted Available through Sept. 6. Call (616) CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 731-4259 or (517) 664-5136 Several options available. No closing and tell how many people, in­ cost or fees. Fast confidential service. cluding children and adults, will be attending. First National Acceptance Co. At 1:30 p.m., the state rab#1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan Own a Land Contract? Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our relatives and friends for attending the open house in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks also for the many cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls. A special thank you to our two sons and their families for making our party a very memorable occa­ sion. Your love and caring has made this day very special. Bruce and Dorotha Brumm CARD OF THANKS Our most heartfelt thanks to all our friends & family who sent cards, flowers & called while I was in the hospital. Also for their prayers. An extra special thank you for Chuck & Nan Lane, Bill & Mary Hecker, all our golfing friends, the gang at the Kountry Kettle & all others who gave so generously to my money tree. To our sons Dave & Mike & their families, Ron & Elsie, Don Langham. With friends & family like you it really makes life worth while. Seems like thank you is not enough. We love you all _____Bennie & Lois Kenyon CARD OF THANKS The family of Earl V. Knoll wishes to express their apprecia­ tion to relatives, neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness and cards; and to Dr. Myers, Wren Funeral Home, Rev. Mary Curtis, and Carls Market Also thanks to Isabelle Dean and son Tom McGrail for their kindness thru the years. God bless each one. Mrs. Cleone Knoll Mr. and Mrs. Alton Knoll and family Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll and family Mrs. Geneva Knoll and family 6335 Thornapple L.. Rd.. 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Two crucial interceptions and a last ditch goal-line stand helped the Lions upend Fowler 13-6 in the season opener for both teams in Fowler. The Lions’ Cody Mattson intercepted a pair of passes in the Maple Valley end zone, and the Lion defense stopped Fowler inside the 10 with two minutes to go to seal the win. Turnovers played a huge part ofthe game as the Eagles surrendered two fumbles to go along with the two intercep­ tions. Maple Valley lost only a fumbled punt. “That was the story of the game,” said Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. “The turnovers played a big part — that and our kids really wanted this game.” The Lions scored first in the contest on a two-yard run by Greg Flower, who played an outstanding two-way game. The 6-0, 185-pound senior led the rushers with 51 yards on 14 carries and added a gamehigh 20 tackles on defense. Flower’s score came at the 2:29 mark of the second period and Mike Everett’s ex­ tra point gave the Lions a 7-0 lead. 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AE A I dC DU Maple Valley blasts Rams in basketball opener 57-20 Maple Valley raced to a 16-point first quarter margin and then cruised past Galesburg-Augusta 57-20 in its season basketball opener last week. The Lions, runnersup in the SMAA last year after winning the previous two titles, jumped to a 22-6 first period lead and upped that to 40-8 by the half. x. The Lions hit 48 percent (17-of-35) of their first half field goals to jump to the lead. Maple Valley outscored the Rams 17-12 the rest of the way. Deanna Hagon tossed in 19 points to lead the winners. Holly Spitzer added 10 points and Karris True had eight points and eight rebounds. New Ag scholarship established at MSU As part of its effort to at­ tract academically talented high school students to MSU to consider careers in agriculture and natural resources, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Associa­ tion (ANRAA) Board of Directors has established the ANR Alumni Distinguished Scholarship. The scholarship, which is one ofthe premier agricultural and natural resources scholastic awards in the coun­ try, will award $5,000 to the From previous page green, the tree is probably still alive,” When a dead branch is scratched, the homeowner will find tissue that is dry and brown. Dead branches will be hard, crisp and dry, and will snap instead of bending. “When homeowners find dead branches at many locations, there’s not much hope that the tree is still alive,” Krizek says. Homeowners shouldn’t panic ifthey see falling leaves and find a few dead branches on their trees. Krizek explains that an occasional dead branch is the tree’s response to drought conditions. Usually, the outermost branches will be the first to die because it takes more energy to get moisture to the limbs. chosen recipient. The scholar­ ship may be renewable for up to four years, making a total of $20,060 that could be awarded to the student. The student recipient has to maintain a 3.4 grade point average to maintain eligibility for the award. “I’m very pleased that the Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Associa­ tion has chosen to support a scholarship,” said James Anderson, vice provost and dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “They’ve been through school and realize how beneficial their education was to them. For them to be working with the college to help other students achieve their goals really makes the scholarship special.” Gene Graham, a vocational agriculture teacher in La­ ingsburg and president of the ANRAA, said the associa­ tion’s board of directors plans to award the first scholarship in the fall of 1989. Anyone interested in con­ tributing to the recognition of academic excellence and leadership ability through this scholarship or obtaining ap­ plication information may contact Naomi Revzin, agriculture and natural resources development of­ ficer, at 517-355-0284. NEW SALES DEPT. 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Gary Shoffner of Hastings will be the instructor. Registration will be held the first evening of class. A small fee will be charged. Maple Valley Jayvee football team defeats Fowler 20-0 The Maple Valley Jayvee Lions opened the season with an impressive win over the Fowler Fowler Eagles, Eagles, 20-0. 20-0. The Lions struck early with Jeff Moore taking a pitch on the second play of the game and rumbling down the sideline 63 yards to paydirt. Moore also ran in the extra points for an 8-0 lead.. At the 11 minute mark of the first quarter Moore again took a pitch and with some nifty broken field . running streaked 50 yards for the second score. The extra point was no good.. The Lions closed out the scoring at the 9 minute mark of the third quarter with Moore again lugging it in from one yard out. Again, the extra point was no good. The defense was led by Jason Hoefler, Scott Casteele and Dan Franks with 10, 9 and 13 tackles respectively. A job well done by the offensive line oP Mike Martin, Jon Shank, Matt Heinze, Willis Rugg and Mark Nehmer who paved the way for 324 yards in total offense. The next game for the junior Lions will be Thursday, Sept. 8 at Mendon. Game time is 7 p.m. Temporary Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT We need you from approximately September 7 to October 1,1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional information. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan e.o.e. I Cobb % Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM J • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS IVE BUY USED CARS MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. intercepted an Eagle pass in the end zone. A 34-yard pass reception by Sean Bitgood highlighted the drive. 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Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 6 — Tuesday, September 13, 1988 Centel Cable by Mark LaRose The Nashville Village Council has received notifica­ tion from the Centel Cable Television Co. of Michigan of the firm’s intention to raise rates for two premium cable channels. As of Dec. 1, the monthly rate for The Movie Channel will be increased from $8.50 to $9.50, and Showtime will cost $9.50 instead of $9. Noting that there have been complaints about the cable service in the community, the council has decided to set up a citizens' committee to study the cable franchise. There have been complaints about premium channels go­ ing off some of the time. Some customers say that when this has been brought to the at­ tention of the Centel Co., the response has been that the problem must be in the receiver because no one else has complained. The main complaint against the company has been that Centel has not followed up in­ dividual complaints to the satisfaction of subscribers. Council members say they hope to have the new citizens’ committee work with a similar group in Hastings, which is reviewing that city's franchise with TRIAD CATV. Citizens interested in work­ ing with the council and the planning committee on reviewing the Nashville cable franchise and service are ask­ ed to apply at Village Hall by Sept. 22. In other coucil business: -A resident. Bill Moon, complained to the council about unequal police enforce­ ment of the village's or­ dinance prohibiting the storage of inoperative motor vehicles and dismantled machinery and equipment on land within the village limits. Television Moon admitted that, with numerous inoperative vehicles on his Grant Street property, he was in violation of the or­ dinance. But he said he believes he is being singled out and that other residents in violation of the ordinance are not being forced to comply. However, Village Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said other residents in violation of the ordinance either had been given notice to comply or would be in the near future. He added that if Moon did not have the vehicles removed, he would be given a citation on Monday. Village President John Hughes told Moon that the or­ dinance would be enforced unilaterally. In a related matter, Sidney Green of R & F Industries, who has been cited because of the ordinance and has refused to remove vehicles from his Main Street property, is ex­ pected to be in Circuit Court Sept. 13 to appeal a previous decision. -A motion to accept bids on a contract to rent new uniforms for Village Depart­ ment of Public Works employees passed. Coun­ cilman Raymond Hinckley said the current policy of buy­ ing uniforms and having them washed at home was un­ satisfactory. He said that working in raw sewage and bringing the dirty uniforms home to be cleaned made for unsanitary conditions and possible health hazards in the homes. Hinckley estimated the cost at $350 per year per man, an increase of approximately $150 over the cost of buying the uniforms. -The council granted D.P.W. worker Randy Betts a week’s paid vacation early. Betts wouldn't have been to „I ,m ,bei.ng s.ingled, out and other residents in violation of the ordiance are not being forced to comply'.' eligible for the vacation pay until Dec. 10, but he recently had knee surgery and is ex­ pected to be out of work for two to six weeks. In granting the early paid vacation, the council noted that Betts has been a good employee and felt it was good practice to help the village's employees whenever possible. Betts, however, will be ex­ pected to forfeit his next vaca­ tion in compensation. In ef­ fect, he will not be eligible for another vacation until January 1990. Maple Valley School officials seek to keep attendance high by Mark LaRose Maple Valley teachers and administrators are urging parents to actively participate in helping children develop a positive attitude about atten­ ding school. Larry Lenz, principal of the junior-senior high school, expressed his appreciation for the support parents have given in this area in the past. He said, “In the junior­ senior high alone attendance averages close to 96 percent each day.” But, he added, “we are always looking for ways to improve.” To “possibly improve this percentage, Lenz offers parents the following suggestions: -Show that they have a positive attitude toward atten­ ding school. -Allow their children plenty of time in the morning to get ready for school. -Make every attempt to schedule doctor, dentist, and other appointments either before or after school. -Refuse to write excuses for anything other than legitimate absences. -Refuse to view tardiness as acceptable behavior and discourage early checkouts. -Plan family vacations in accordance with the school calendar as much as possible.-Talk to their children about responsibility and the need to develop good work habits and positive attitudes. Nancy Potter, principal of both Kellogg Elementary School and the Fuller Street School, said absenteeism is not a real problem at the elementary level “because we generally don’t have kids skipping like they do at the high school.” “So far we’ve not only had very good attendance,” Potter added, “but the children’s at­ titudes have been wonderful and the staffs morale is high.” The only addition to Lenz’s suggestions Potter said she could make was that parents should encourage their children to accept the respon­ sibility of school attendance themselves. “Then it’s not a big pro­ blem when they do go to high school,” she said. Maplewood School Secretary Sue Becraft reported attendance there also has been averaging 96 percent daily. She added that parents have been responding very well to the school’s policy of having the parents call when their children would be absent and that Principal Dave Doosan wished to express his appreciation to the parents for their cooperation. raise rates in Nashville Bill Moon of Nashville displays some of his vehicles that local officials sa say Violate the village ordinance. But he claims there are several other residents with inoperable vehicles in .the village not being forced to comply. New reporter joins Maple Valley News staff, new paper launched J-Ad Graphics Inc. is in­ working in machine shops ten troducing the latest addition to hours a day, six days a week, its team of reporters this I used to tell myself regularly, week, as Mark LaRose of ‘You know you really ought to Nashville will share reporting get out of here and do what responsibilities with Shelly you want with your life before Susler for the Maple Valley it’s too late.’ ” News. So in 1983 the family mov­ Sulser, who has been with ed to Hastings, and LaRose at­ the Maple Valley News for tended classes at Kellogg the past fours, will become Community College. He ma­ more involved with the jored in English, and in 1985 Lakewood News, but she will he received his associate in continue to do some reporting arts degree and graduated for the Maple Valley Summa Cum Laude. publication. While at KCC, LaRose was LaRose, 36, was born and given the Outstanding English raised in Detroit. He attended Student Award for 1984. He Our Lady Queen of Peace received a Special Recogni­ Elementary School in Harper tion Award for his work as Woods and graduated from editor-in-chief of the school Harper Woods Bishop literary and art magazine. The Gallagher High School in KCC Social Science Depart­ ment awarded him the David 1970. After a two-year stint in the Lanning Duplantis Memorial Scholarship, and he was Army from 1971 to 1973, LaRose began a ten-year selected as a University of career as a machinist in Michigan Community College Detroit-area shops. Eventual­ Scholar, which provided him ly becoming an aerospace with $500 for his first year of machinist, he worked on com­ study at the university. ponents for the Minuteman LaRose was accepted in the missies, the Cruise missies, English Honors Program and began his studies at the and the prototype for the XM1 University of Michigan in tank. 1985. He graduated from the In 1977, LaRose married Melanie Hammond, who university in 1987 with honors grew up in Hastings. The cou­ in English. While at Michigan, LaRose ple has two sons, Mark Jr., was a awarded a $2,000 11, and Albert, 7. He started attending college scholarship by the College of Literature, Science, and the in 1983. LaRose said, “I wanted to Arts. He wrote for Michigan Today, a quarterly magazine go to college and pursue a writing career for as long as I with an international circula­ can remember. I thought it tion that publishes stories of was a passing fancy, but it interest to the Michigan never left me. When I was academic community. He also Mark LaRose contributed articles to The University Record a newspaper “For Faculty and Staff of The University of Michigan.” LaRose has published several poems and short stories and is writing a novel. He is currently working on a master’s degree in The Teaching of English at Wester n Michigan University. Folklife Festival returns to Charlton Park this weekend See details page 8 �Poge 2 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 New books at Putnam Public Library presented in memory of Robert Kalnbach by Jan Kainbach. The Deeds ofthe Disturber. A mystery by Elizabeth Peters. The Cardinal ofthe Kremlin by Tom Clancy. A novel bas­ ed on the race to build the first Bik<> by Donald Woods. A biography of Stephen Biko. a leader in South African black politics, who was killed while in Security Police custody. The Great Thirst by William Duggan. A novel of the BaNare people of Africa. The above books have been WiViVA7iViWAViWAV< FISH & CHICKEN FRY S VFW POST 8260, NASHVILLE, Ml J Friday, Sept. 16th ■: Serving ... 5:30 p.ltl.-7:30 p.m. "■ Adults ... $4.50 / Children Under 12 ... $2.50 ■, Under 5 ... FREE *■ • ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT • > Star Wars defense system Wildtrack. A novel of suspense by Bernard Cornwell. The Blooded hy. A Nero Wolfe mystery by Robert Goldsborough. New books for the Junior Room are 4 History of the World's Motorcycles by Richard Hough, Undersea Ar­ chaeology by Christopher Lampton, Communication Satellites by D.J. Herda. Epic Flights by David Jefferis, South Africa by Michael Evans, The Middle East by Charles Messenger, Secret Service by Duncan Campbell, Birds and Mammals by Lionel Bender, Jenny's Magic Wand by Helen and Bill Hermann, Let's Talk About Feeling Safe by Pete Sander, Annabelle Swift, Kindergarten by Amy How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, (^uto-Owners Insurance VERMONTVILLE Tk£No Ptrob^mPeop&l," Schwartz, Spooky Tricks by Rose Wyler and Gerald Ames. A Pocket For Corduroy by Don Freeman, One Kitten For Kim by Adelaide Holl, and The Berenstain Bears Go To School, The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day and The Bike Lesson by Stan and Jan Berenstain. The library wishes to ex­ press its appreciation to the Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 674, their leaders, and other volunteers, who conducted the F.O.L. Childrens' Story Hour during July. The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Doris Randall by Margaret Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hinckley, Mildred Latta, Ona Hinckley, Iza Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liebhauser, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McMillen, Mrs. Ethel Mason, Mrs. Irene Nelson, Mrs. Arthur Kays, Mrs. Gretchen Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mapes, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lamie, Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ackett, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jacobs and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mortenson. In memory of Lloyd Wilcox by Iza Decker, Betty Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Cole and family, Mr. Jerry Sessions and family, Nora Welker, Phyllis Bassett, Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger, Violet Feighner, Burton and Carmen Ebersole, Rose Perry, Walt and Betty Blakely, Wilma DeCamp, U-Sharit Extension Club, Selma Bivens, Betty Bahs, Laura McIntyre, Ray and Sue Hinckley, Gertrude Montgomery and Leon and Helen Ackett. In memory of Faye Mar­ shall by Gaylord and Bemita Gardner. In memory of Earl Knoll by Wilma DeCamp, Alice Mar­ shall and Mr. and Mrs. Fran­ cis Sloan and family. In memory of Nina Garlinger by Violet Feignner. In memory of Dewey Jones by Leon and Helen Ackett. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Childrens wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Engagements Kelly Hamilton and Stephen Schoonbeck to wed Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hamilton of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schoonbeck of Kalamazoo are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kelly Jean Hamilton and Stephen Kenneth Schoonbeck. The bride-to-be is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and currently is an elementary teacher at Maple Valley. The prospective groom is a 1984 graduate of Schoolcraft High School and will graduate from Calvin College as a mechanical engineer in December. A June wedding is being planned. PTO plans open houses at Fuller, Kellogg Schools Nashville P.T.O. board members met over the sum­ mer to plan this school year’s activities. To help parents get to know their children's teachers, an open house and ice cream social will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Kellogg School and Thursday, Sept. 15, at Fuller School, both starting at 6:30 p.m. Ice cream sundaes will be available for 50 cents and they will be served by Nashville Junior Girl Scouts. Other P.T.O. activities in­ clude a Marionette program, Christmas at Charlton Park for first through third grades, dinosaur theme and “Grand- 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ....... 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule for the Summer Months (Memorial .Day thru Labor Day) Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist: Wednesday........... 7:15 a.m. Thursday................7:00 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ----- ADULTS---LEARN TO READ Cail... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 Styling for Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues., Wed., Tim, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Owner Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. Area Church Schedules FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH parents' Day.” The board has met with principal, Mrs. Potter, and is looking forward to working with her to help make this school year a successful one for parents, teachers and students. P.T.O. meetings are scheduled for the first Tues­ day of each month. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship........... p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES 852-9667 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 3 School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Sept. 19 *Salad, *Pizza, *Ravioli, green beans, fruit juice, peanut butter, sandwich. Tuesday, Sept. 20 *Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna sandwich, corn, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. Wednesday, Sept. 21 *Salad, *Burritos, w/or without sauce and cheese, pears, applesauce. Thursday, Sept. 22 *Salad, *Corn Dog, ♦Ravioli, green beans, jello/fruit, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 23 ♦Salad, *Tostizza, *Tuna sandwich, corn, apple crisp. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Birthday Club to meet Tues. Sept. 20 The “Maple Valley Grove Birthday Club” will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. Clara Pennock and Reva Schantz are on the committee. Jean Welker will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Members will have special music by Bill and Neva Cor­ dray. All members are asked to attend. Maplewood School Monday, Sept. 19 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread/butter, cherries. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Burrito, corn, peanut butter sandwich, mixed fruit. Wednesday, Sept. 21 Hot ham/cheese, green beans, pickles, pears. Thursday, Sept. 22 Sloppy joes, tater tots, toss­ ed salad, applesauce. Friday, Sept. 23 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese. peas, peanut butter sandwich, peaches. Milk is served with each jneal. This menu is subject to change. Fuller St. School Monday, Sept. 19 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, corn, fruit choice, jelly sandwich. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Cold plate-meat, egg, cheese, celery and carrot sticks, crackers, pickles, peas, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Wednesday, Sept. 21 Breakfast for lunch, french toast, syrup, sausage, hash browns, juice. Thursday, Sept. 22 Chicken nuggets, fries, ap­ plesauce, butter sandwich. Friday, Sept. 23 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit choice, tuna sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2% white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Salads daily, menu subject to change. Extra’s-teacher’s .75, stu­ dent’s 50. Several activities planned for Nashville scouts Following this year’s theme of "Girl Scouts Take The Lead,” several activities are being planned for the scouts in the Nashville area. Activities beyond the regular troop meetings in­ clude outdoor skills training, a Halloween party, roller skating, Christmas caroling, aerobics, bowling and camping. Returning Cadette and Junior leaders include Rae Murphy, Lynn Mengyan. Diane Dull, Ann Taylor and Sue Fawley. A new junior leader is Allison Avery. To get the scout year going for existing troops and to meet Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Lloyd Wilcox want to thank all our neighbors, friends and relatives for the food, cards, prayers, flowers, library fund and other expressions of sympathy at the time ofour loss. It was greatly appreciated. Elizabeth Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Glen Slocum Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahs Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hickey with girls interested in scouting, registration for all girls in the fourth through eighth grades is planned in a get-together on Wednesday, Sept. 14, after school until 3:45 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. To help orient parents into the scouting program and to organize new troops for kindergarteners through third grade, there will be a program on Monday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. All Daisies and Brownies who were in "Scouts last year will meet with their troop leaders after the short Eaton County Commissioners hold meetings The Board of Commis­ sioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednes­ day, August 3 and 17, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. program. Returning Daisy and Brownie leaders include Laurie Pettengil, Kathy Mace, Ann Taylor and Rae Murphy. Tonya Harris will be a leader for the Daisy program. Those interested in helping with a troop may call Ann Taylor at 852-0784. Q: I heard you can get classical music on Satellite. Can you clear this up? Dave: Classical, jazz, big bands, rock, country, news, foreign language and yes, even elevator music are all available bn Satellite Radio. 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The Reminder The Hastings Banner Maple Valley News Middleville - Caledonia Sun & News Lakewood News Marshall Advisor Battle Creek SHOPPER NEWS Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past ... School addition's costs caused worry Following is a continuation oflast week's column, which told how Nashville News editor Len W. Feighner and School Superintendent George Bersette, in February 1924 ar­ ticles in the newspaper, laun­ ched the idea of expanding Nashville’s 22-year-old schoolhouse with a north wing. After a dozen years, their dream finally became reality with the building in 1936 of the W.K. Kellogg addition. There was immediate, but not unexpected opposition from some local taxpayers to the idea of Editor Feighner and Supt. Bersette to expand Nashville’s overcrowded schoolhouse. Most critics of the plan were worried about cost. One, in a Feb. 28, 1924, letter to the editor, signed on­ ly as “Taxpayer,” voiced his concern as follows. “Editor News: “I have read with much in­ terest Mr. Bersette’s article in last week's News, and also your editorial on the subject of a new school house, and I am moved to inquire as to the big rush? “Granted, that Nashville does need more school room. At the same time, many of we Nashville taxpayers need money to pay our taxes with, and it is as much of a problem with us as it is to the Superintendent to know what to do with so many children. “It seems to me that a good plan for the immediate present would be to erect a tem- The assessed evaluation of the average Nashville home in 1924 was less than $1,500, according to figures presented by Supt. Bersette in response to a taxpayer questioning the increased burden of a pro­ posed school expansion. Bersette figured that the average laboring man would have an added property tax of less than one cent per day to finance the pro­ ject. The row of homes seen in this early 1920s photo lines the south side of Sherman Street, just east of the State Street intersection. Local banker Carl Tuttle (right) and son, Roe, a 1924 NHS graduate, stand in front of their home, the present-day Frank Scramlin residence. — LARGE — Rummage Sale Some furniture, winter clothes and much more. Friday, September 16 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday, September 17 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Special 12-2 p.m.... s1.00 per Grocery Bag Nashville United Methodist Church Keep your summer tan to school! Get you Hair Done and Tone Up for Senior Pictures ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 porary, but substantial building that would comfor­ tably house perhaps 75 to 100 of the pupils, and try to get along with that for the time being, until taxes are lighter or money to pay them with comes a little easier. “I would like to have a special meeting of the district called for a public discussion on the question — a sort of open forum. Wouldn’t we understand the situation better if that could be done?” The superintendent responded to the letter writer in a March 6 article explaining that the proposed building was not a “hurry-up” job, but em­ phasizing that the community should be preparing for school expansion. Bersette’s letter read, in part: “I wish to assure you that I am in no way taking issue with anyone, as we are on common ground. You admit that Nashville needs a new school and I appreciate the truth of your statement regar­ ding the difficulties that many of the taxpayers are having in raising the money with which to pay taxes, and I will now try to answer in my humble way why we should have the needed addition as soon as the people can provide the same — as our editor puts it, ‘immediately.’ “There are several reasons that support the editor in his attitude regarding the time when we should have the addition: “1. First and foremost among the reasons for building the new addition to the present building is to relieve the 'crowded condition that exists as indicated in my article in the issue of The Nashville News of Feb. 21. “2. The people are paying the teachers and expect the best that the teachers have to give. This they are getting. Still, I really believe that were the conditions bettered, the results of the teachers’ efforts would be increased at least 20 percent. “3. I think that it is for the best interest of all ofthe pupils that the conditions be changed and the sooner the better. “I appreciate the suggestion that a temporary building be erected to relieve the condi­ tion. This might work "if the congestion were in one or even two rooms, but where all of the rooms are in about the same state, this would hardly relieve the conditions. It has been the experience of most school districts and I believe that it would be that of Nashville, too, that as soon as the conditions were bettered the foreign attendance would increase at least by 20. Even at this small figure the tuition would bring in $1200 per year, which would pay in­ terest on at least $24,000 at five percent. “If a small temporary building were erected, the district would have the cost and no returns coming in from year to year. I do not know what a building like the one The new wing that Editor Feighner and Supt. Bersette dreamed of in 1924 would have been added to the north side of the school (extreme left), but critics of the plan questioned the cost to local taxpayers. One, in a letter to the editor, sug­ gested instead the erection of a temporary structure to house approximately a quarter of the nearly 400 students enrolled that year. When Nashville's school finally was expanded in 1936 in a Depression-era project, the federal government and W.K. Kellogg Foundation shared the expense. The assembly room (seen here circa-1910) was the only one in Nashville's 1902 school that had adequate blackboard space by the early 1920s, according to reports pubished in The Nashville News. Because of this, all mathematics classes had to be conducted here. Close examination of this photo shows math problems on the blackboard lining the wall at right. Later students of the high school knew this room as the "study hall,” located on the second floor on the east side of the building. you suggested would cost; but cost what it may, would not the cost of the proposed building, plus the tuition, which would be an added in­ come, take care of the interest on a large part of the money necessary to erect the new and needed permanent addition to the north ofthe present school building, one that would relieve the congestion in all of the rooms? “In this way the pupils at the present time would get some use of the building while the payments were being made. “The above points I humbly submit to the patrons of this district, not for the sake of argument, but so that all may understand the situation better.” The following week, Supt. Bersette had more specific estimates of the tax cost of building a school addition, and shared them with News readers, as follows. “Dear Readers: “Judging from some of the conversation that I have heard, all are ready to admit that an addition to the school is needed and that eventually it is bound to come. When it does come, the tax for the ad­ dition will fall on the same property as it would if the building were to be erected at once, and you who have children in school now will then have the tax to pay, some of you after your children are out of school. Should not your children get some of the good from the building which you will eventually have to pay for? “The next question, and the vital one, is “What will the proposed addition cost the laboring man per year for taxes?” I speak of the labor­ ing man as he is the one who will have a hard time in rais­ ing the money for this tax. “Just how much tax one will have to pay depends en­ tirely upon the assessed valua­ tion of his property. However let us consider the following: Suppose that the addition would cost $40,000 or playing safe in our estimate, call it $50,000. The present assessed valuation of this district is $1,114,620. Considering now only the principle and assum­ ing that the district were to bond for 25 years, this would make an average of $2,500 to be paid yearly. This would amount to two and 24-100 mills on the dollar. “I asked an insurance man living in Nashville about what the assessed valuation of the average laboring man is and he told me ‘Between $1,200 and $1,400.’ So as to be sure not to make it too low, I will place it at $1,500. “At this rate the man who owns his home which is valued at $1,500, would have an added tax of $3.36 or on the average a little less than one cent per day. (To be continued) XK XK=1 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — phone — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday �*3. S we only wish you all could hear adult graduates’ responses and feelings of accomplishment, or now families have become closer when one or both of the parents return to school if you are without a diploma, do yourself a favor and get enrolled if you know an adult wno does not have tneir nigh school diploma, encourage them to get enrolled oft/Kgad wkickjw ftlum I dike niiklk eosl Ike "ijWifa1 far bf Ik^aWke’, kt fa(sierio ntnf/W I t'linsfa. 1I.W w mt nd »«k [ takee' i/akalOWItl UMS I® i® J I We offer basic skills classes, such as reading Improvement and basic math, high school completion classes, vocational classes and much more Any adult may take these classes if you are without a diploma, classes are free we look forward to another good year if there are wavs in which we can better serve you and the community, please feel free to call any of usl Sincerely, Daryl Hartzler Director Kay Hartzler, coordinator Jan Mittelstaedt, Nashville Community Representative Hlldred Peabody, Vermontville Community Representative Debby Baker, Secretary ifa» fhjitl tflji isstssfl suin'1 , fdnrv>&-n*r • W#W ^o»Z4 ,V«w • l«M �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 6 Janice Mater's ram lamb wins at Michigan State Fair by Mark LaRose Janice Mater of Nashville was awarded the Reserve Champion title at the recent Michigan State Fair for her junior ram lamb. The champion ram is a Col­ umbia Sheep, and Janice said Columbia is a wool breed with a coarse fleece that is mostly used in carpets. Columbias raising, showing and entering sheep in competitions since she was 9. She said that this summer she and her family had taken their sheep to at least ten fairs.The young lady also was in­ volved in the Lady’s Lead Class competition at the state fair. “In that competition,” Janice said, “I led one of my South Downs and wore a high fashion wool outfit. We were judged mostly on our outfits but also on how well the sheep leads.” Resides raising her sheep and helping on the family farm, she is a cheerleader at Maple Valley High School' and she plays on the freshman girl’s basketball team. The Maters, John and his wife Lucy, their sons Alan, 21, and Joe, 17, and Janice, raise and show Rambouillet, Corriedale, Black Top Delaine, South Down and Columbia sheep. Janice wasn’t the only member of the family to do well at the- state fair. John Mater was given awards for being a Premier Michigan are big sheep. Janice added that her winn­ ing ram is only nine months old, weighs approximately 160 pounds and could weigh up to 300 pounds when it’s fully grown. She also owns and raises South Down sheep, which are a meat breed. Janice is 14 and has been Garage sale Lots of nice men’s, women's, and children s clothing, player piano with rolls, Litton microwave and cart, ATV - 3 wheeler, dishwasher, desk, con­ sole ster.eo. gun cabinet, humidifier, bean bag chair, dinette set with four padded chairs, king size waterbed with bookcase headboard and padded rails, bathroom vanity with countertop and sink, free standing fireplace. 2652 Ionia Road, Vermontville Pete Benton’s Sept. 14,15 and 16 trom 9 to 6 Janice Mater of Nashville helps her state Reserve Champion ram lamb show his best side. FARROWS EASTON GAMEGETTERS 1816 thru 2219 $24,99 $1099 ■■ W^1/2P0Z. Cut to length with inserts. — We repair arrow vanes and fletches — H M 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 ASHVILLE HARDWARE Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 MasterCard arid Visa Accepted serviStar. Mater proudly exhibits her family's impressive collection of awards and trophies that adorn her family's living room. Breeder of Rambouillet and Black Top Delaine sheep. 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Mixed Friday, 6:30 p.m...................Mixed ------------- COUPON COUPON ---------------- 50c OFF ALL VIDEOS With this Coupon — C/zp and Save — Expires 9/19 PEPSI HOMETOWN I lumber yard “SKSSB 852-0882 219 S. State — Nashville — see us for: • Delivery • Estimates • Planning • Savings 8 pack Barties and Jaymes $019 Sai -dep wine Coolers SX2pa9ck J.J.'s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 7 Nashville scout troop has challenging summer The Boy Scouts of Nashville Troop No. 176 have had a busy summer. It began with a trip to Mam­ moth Cave, Kentucky, June 10-13. The scouts took two dif­ ferent cave tours, the historical tour and a half-day tour, which included approximately five miles of strenuous walking. They also were able to hike the 10-mile Caveland Trail, which is a Boy Scout Trail within the Mammoth Cave Park. Their second summer adventure was a week at Boy Scout Camp Gerber, north of Muskegon, July 10-16. Here, 13 scouts enjoyed earning many different merit badges and skill awards in aquatics, scout craft, ecology-natureconservation, field sports, and arts and crafts. During this week the troop’s two newly-elected Order ofthe Arrow candidates were “tapped out’’ during a Special ceremony. They were Randy Jarrard and Rudy Othmer. The final event of the sum­ mer for the scouts proved to be the most challenging. This Several new enrichment classes offered by the' Maple Valley Community Education program will begin soon. The genealogy class is scheduled to begin Wednes­ day, Sept. 14. The class will be taught by a professional genealogist, Joan Harvey from Lansing. Those in­ terested may call now to enroll. The social dancing class will begin Tuesday, Sept. 20, and this class will be taught by Stuart and Elaine Kent of Bat­ tle Creek. The class is highly recommended by students who have been in the Kents’ classes in Battle Creek. Pauline Hunt will teach a computer class for Maple Valley students through the ninth grade. This class will be held Monday and Wednesday Members of Troop No. 176 backpack in the Upper Peninsula. Scouts here are (front, from left) Ben Mudry, Nick Priddy, Rudy Othmer, Willy Rooks, (back, from left) Leonard Eaton, Jason Brown, Lee Ossenheimer, Chris Mudry and Randy Jarrard. Not pictured is Dale Ossenheimer. was a backpacking trip to the Pictured Rocks between Munising and Grand Marais from Aug. 12-21. The young men tackling this adventure had to have the Vermontville news The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a street dance Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. There will be live music and several local restaurants will have specials on foods for the hungry people. The regular Chamber of Commerce meeting this month was changed to Sept. 12,. at 7 p.m., at Ward’s •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ■ BINGO J: • jkta il wij: MAPLE VALLEY H.S.. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ ® Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 Family Cafe. The Ball-McKelvey Reu­ nion was held recently at the Peppermint Palace, Ponderosa Campground. Forty-four family members attended. Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter have been enter­ taining friends Frank and Mary Emerson from Man­ chester, England. The two couples met several years ago while traveling out west. One of the highlights of their visit was a tour of the Capitol in Lansing ansng were where State ae Rep. ep. Frank Fitzgerald met them and gave the families a guided tour of the Capitol Building. 'MU' LION’S ANNUAL Flu Shots i»«*5 **. 5 Enrichment classes starting at Maple Valley soon ... will be held ... September 20 at... 6:30 P.M. 'til ? Held in Kindergarten Room — DONATION APPRECIATED — skills to hike eight to 10 miles daily with a full backpack, ranging from 35 to 45 pounds; plan and prepare 21 dehydrated meals, and purify their own drinking water. This became more of a challenge than expected when the group encountered rainy weather much of the time. The scouts never gave up. They hiked the 50-mile trail, plus about 20 miles in side trips, and were proud of their accomplishments of finishing their goals. The trail had been their most challenging, and the scenery was the most beautiful in all of their scout backpacking experiences. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Menu Wednesday, Sept. 14 Veal steak, California veg­ gies, scalloped tomatoes, wheat bread; oleo, fruit cocktail, milk. Thursday, Sept. 15 Barbeque beef, cheesy spinach, mashed potatoes, bun, oleo, cake, milk. Friday, Sept. 16 Baked chicken, sweet potatoes, french cut green beans, rice, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 19 Pot roast, potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, banana, oleo, milk1. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Chili, garden gelatin, tossed salad, crackers, salad dress­ ing, sliced peaches, milk. Events Wednesday, Sept. 14 Middleville--Dulcimer Players at 11:45. Woodland— The Cordrays at 12:15. Hastings—Arts & Crafts. Commodities. Thursday, Sept. 15 Middleville-The Crodrays at 11:45. Nashville—Bingo. Friday, Sept. 16 The Cordrays at 11:45. Popcorn, exercise with Jan Leo at 10:30. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Nashville—Crafts, all sites puzzles. 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Auto mechanics, office up­ date, word processing, welding and machine shop and woodworking, karate and exercise clashes all begin the week of Sept. 19. Most of the classes are held at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. All of these classes must have a minimum number of people to hold the class. Ail of the classes have some people enrolled already, but there is still room for more, officials say. To enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (M-24) M-26. SMALL TOWN RESTAURANT - Newly redecor­ ated and updated with seating for approx. 60 people. Great opportunity to own your awn business. Great land contract terms! V-43. ONLY $27,500 for this two bedroom home with large kitchen, dining room and living room. Barn/garage. Good starter home! LOTS OF BUYERS STILL LOOKING FOR HOMES — CALL NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL! Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Steven E. Stanton-726-0555 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 Doug Sherman-543-3724 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 13. 1988 Page 8 Folklife Festival returns to park Pioneer daily life abounds at Charlton Park this weekend by Kathleen Scott Laughter is heard as child­ ren play on the village green outside the general store where a few men talk about the upcoming harvest. The smell of baking cookies per­ meates the air as Mrs. Lewis pulls another tray out of the cookstove in the Bristol Inn. The clang of hammered iron is heard as Mr. Lud­ wick, the blacksmith, rhyth­ mically pounds out a candle holder. Not too far away, the candles themselves are being dipped and hung to dry. After a horse-pulled car­ riage passes by, a wooden cider press comes into view. Two young boys take turns cranking the press as an overall-clad man watches from under his straw hat. It's a warm, late summer day in the village, so ice cream being made by the local children will be a special treat. Pretty soon, they will start school in their one-room schoolhouse where Mrs. Kilmer is right now, preparing for the youngsters. It's kind of a special day, so some visiting men have gathered to play their ham­ mered dulcimers on the vil­ lage green. Local menfolk meet in the steam engine shed and commence their happy fiddle playing. In the church, the minister prepares for the evening sing-along. A few young girls, in their flowery HAIR STYLING & BODY WRAPS SETflJMEFREE (Xl/nW k 'j Aloe Vera and Herb Inch Loss WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? This healthy inch SET-N-ME-FREE loss program is INCH LOSS 'iVggX/ a method of taking off inches and tightening skin in just one hour. It involves wrapping the body with cotton cloth that has been soaked in our All-Natural Aloe Vera and Herb solution. solution It is perfectly safe, safe healthful, healthful and W VTTd / veryrelaxing. ZU per body wrap s10000 for 6 body wraps perms .s3000 CUT .,$5 EAR PIERCING 00 Call for details ... 852-9192 "The Mirrors image'* iijg M!i.i.oi>2 iwaae.. 11 N. Main,. Nasnville Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. _ long dresses and bonnets, giggle about tonight's barn dance. Such is the life in the little village in the 1800s. And so it will be again, as that pioneer lifestyle is reawakened at Charlton Park Village this Saturday and Sunday. The folklife festival is back for its second year after a several-year lapse. Park Director Diane Szewczyk Smith said the majority of visitors at the event are from Barry County. Prior to last year's show, area residents requested a re­ turn of the special festival, and they got it. "You get to see some of the crafts and the daily skills the pioneers used. We take so much for granted," explained Smith. "We just buy what we need at the store, whereas our ancestors made so much and it took so long." Smith said the festival is special for the park. "I think it's a big event be­ cause we do what would have been done every day in this village in the 1880s," she said. This celebration of pione­ ers and early American life­ styles is the biggest "volun­ teer-intensive"- event says Smith. About 50 volunteers work the stations and help at the park each of the two days. Ongoing demonstrations each day include rope-mak­ ing, blacksmithing, sawmill work, grain-grinding on an 1874 grist mill, oil painting, rug hooking, antique gas and steam engine displays, quilt­ ing, weaving, bobbin laceContinued on next page— MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF RELATORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ST 227 N MAIN - NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Graduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES "Tomorrow is the best reason to buy a house today" GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,700! NASHVILLE ■ 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. .......... Eves 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER 852-1784 WARREN TRAVOLI........ 852-1515 RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST 852-1543 NASHVILLE • WITH NEW DECK ■ $22,500 - 3 bedrooms, many newer improvements I Good starter home. Would trade equity for lake property in Six Lakes area. (N-259) “COUNTRY HOME" on 4.59 acres (more land available). South of Nashville. Many newer improvements, great home for a large family, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, garage 24x40!! All for $52,900. This you must see to appreciate! Call today for an appointment. (CH-161) IK NOW $27,500! FOR 2-FAMILY in Nashville. Each unit has a newer kitchen & bath, large living rooms, 4 bedrooms up and 2 or 3 down. Large lot with mature shade. A good investment! (N-197) JUST LISTED FULLER HEIGHTS • RANCH HOME BUILT IN 1972 - 8 rooms total, family room w/fireplace in basement, Andersen win­ dows, some appliances included. Call for appointment to see! (N-276) "COUNTRY LIVING” ON 1 % ACRES - Very nicely remodeled farm house with oak cupboards, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, 1 % baths, 2 car garage, paved road, between Has­ tings & Nashville. Call Sandy. (CH-284) VACANT LAND VACANT LAND - EDGE OF VILLAGE 5 ACRES - Blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Doc. (VL-280) NASHVILLE ■ MODULAR HOME "Almost new", has 3 bed­ rooms & 2 baths, one car garage, on village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) VACANT LAND 12 ROLLING ACRES FOR BUILDING SITES - Partially wooded. Pos­ sibility for pond. Land contract terms. bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools.. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) (VL-272) APPROX. 16 ACRES east of Ver­ montville, some woods, creek, rolling, good building site, has barn. Good location. Price $14,500. (VL-124) 40 ACRES WITH 12 ACRE MATURE PINES & CREEK - Several nice building sites, south of Nash­ ville. Listed at $35,000, con­ tract terms. (VL-227) JoAnn Kruko (left), who was visiting the Bristol Inn with her children Molly and Elly, had just purchased her first spinning wheel and needed some advice from spinner Alice Schnyders. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: 820 N. Main, Nashville. Childrens and ladies winter coats, jackets and swea­ ters, other clothing, dishes, houseplants and flowerpots, Open at 9:30. Sept. 15, 16 and 17. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Wed. thru Fri., Sept. 14 thru 16, 9-5,12’ Meijers aluminum boat, 3h.p. Johnson motor, twin cylin­ der Craftsman air compressor, dishes, glassware, clothes, crafts & lots more. Comer of M-79 & Ionia Rd, Vermontville, north side of road. For Sale GRAPES, Red seedless, Wine Hybrids and Lady Godiva, huge bunches, free samples. Red apples, pears, you pick. Daily 10 to 5. Closed Sunday. Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard “Where baskets are filled to over flowing at no extra charge.” 8329 Valley, Vermontville. KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes,' sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles arid sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334.__________________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE SALE RUNS SEPT. 13 THRU SEPT. 19 PAINT SALE! 30% Off All Paint Products Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams — Cash and Carry Only — “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �making, cooking over wood stoves and bullet-moulding for black powder muskets. Several unique demonstra­ tions and activities are sched­ uled for special times, inclu­ ding a variety of music. Church sing-alongs are set for Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. The Michigan Fiddlers Association will gather in the gas and steam engine barn for an oldfashioned fiddlers jamboree on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. An old-time barn dance will follow that evening, from 7 to 11 p.m. The Thor­ napple Valley Dulcimer Soc­ iety will set up on the village green to play special melo­ dies all day Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special events for children include storytelling at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days. Old-fashioned games, in­ cluding tangram (making shapes out of pieces of paper), cat's cradle (a string game), jump rope, and mar­ bles, will all be in the games area near the school at 1 and 4 p.m. both days. Along with playing games, the children will be allowed to view some of the toys their grandparents played with when they were young. A corn husk doll demon- stration will be at 2 p.m. both days. The tying of the 1989 raf­ fle quilt will begin at about 2 p.m Saturday and Sunday. Candle-making can be seen at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. each day, and soapmaking will be at noon both days. Wool dyeing can be seen at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Stenciling demonstrations will take place both days at noon and 3 p.m. Miscellaneous demonstra­ tions and activities include log hewing, sausage stuffing, ropemeking, cream separat­ ing, spinning and weaving. A demonstration of clo­ thes laundering, from scrub­ boards to gasoline-powered washing machines, is another special event lined up. Local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will provide old- fash­ ioned food, including pop­ corn cooked in a big kettle over an open fire, ice cream and fresh apple cider. Pies of many flavors will be avail­ able, as will carmel apples and a variety of other tasteful goodies. After seeing how the pion­ eers live (and eat), visitors need not go home emptyhanded. Patchwork pillows and country woodcraft items will be for sale, as will silkscreened, calligraphy and art prints, Charlton Park hats and cookbooks, handmade end tables, quilt racks and magazine racks, bread bas­ kets and Christmas orna­ ments. Carriage rides will be provided for $1 per person; babies in arms are free. This year's quilt will be raffled Sunday at 2 p.m. and tickets to a pioneer dinner will be raffled at 2:15 p.m. For a minimum bid of $30, six to 12 people can eat a candlelight dinner that wil be cooked in wood stoves and ovens on the night of their choice. The old-fashioned sing-alongs which were held in the 1970s will return to the festival this weekend at the park. — WANTED Hand Drills • Power Drills • Camping Equipment • Fishing Equipment • Boat Motors • Electric Fans • Golf Clubs • Rototiller • Kerosene Heaters • Good Used Appliances BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 209 N Main St.. Nashville. Michigan Maple Valley Community Education Enrichment Classes TO ENROLL CALL 852-9275 MONDAY Office Update' — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15i MVHS Wolff Auto Mechanics — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 9/19/88 15. MVHS Powers Upholstery — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/3/88 6 MVHS Cooper Computer class for kids thru 9th grade (Meets Wednesday also) 3:15-4-45 p.m. $13.50 9/19/88 3 MVHS Hunt Introduction to IBM PC 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/3/88 6 MVHS Steinbrecher TUESDAY Computer Science — 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 MVHS Hunt Welding and Machine Shop 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 9/20/88 8 MVHS Kipp Jr, Karate — 6:00-7:00 p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Maplewood OSKA Open Karate — 6:00-8:00 p.m. $20.00 9/20/88 8 Maplewood OSKA Exercise — 8:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 9/20/88 8 Maplewood Root Social Dancing — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $15.00 ea. 9/20/88 8 MVHS Kent Photograpy — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/5/88 6 MVHS Hammond Dried Floral Arrangements* 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/5/88 6 MVHS DePriest WEDNESDAY Your Family Tree — 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 9/14/88 6 MVHS Harvey THURSDAY Accounting* — 9/22/88 15MVHS Rosin 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 Typing — Rosin 6:00-10:00 p.m.- $25.00 9/22/88 8 MVHS Woodworking. — Hartenburg 9/22/88 15MVHS 6:00-10:00 p.m. $50.00 Beginning & Advanced Word Processing — Christie 6:00-10:00 p:m. $50.00 9/22/88 15 MVHS Exercise — 9/22/88 8 Maplewood Root 7:00-8:00 p.m. $1.2.00 Sewing/Quilting — 9/22/88 8 MVHS Forest 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 Computer Partners — Swartz 10/7/88 6 MVHS 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 ‘Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. WILLS AND TRUST - Monday, Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50, Boldt RETIREMENT PROGRAMS/HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR CHILD’S Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100,_____________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Park volunteer Marcia Davis discusses quilting with a visitor. SERVICE AND SAVINGS BARGAIN OF THE WEEK! Help Wanted ACTIFED PART-TIME JOB Demons­ trate toys and gifts now till Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or deliv­ ering. Call Sherrill at 517-852-9592. AiCTIFED CAPS 70S OR TABS 24S. ..$2.89 l - SYRUP 4 0Z........................ $2.79 I2-H0UR CAPSULES IO S.. .$2.77 ECOTRIN TABLETS 100'S OR EXTRA STRENGTH TABLETS 60'S OR 8 Q L -J -J SUDAFED IZ-HOUR CAPSULES 101 OR TABLETS 24'8 PLUS 24’8 Miscellaneous ALKA-SELTZER HOMEMAKERS EARN OVER $10 PER HOUR PART TIME. EARN FREE HAWAIIAN TRIP. FREE TRAINING. COMMISSION UP TO 25%. HIGHEST HOSTESS AWARDS, NO DELIVERING OR COLLECT­ ING, NO HANDLING OR SERVICE CHARGES. OVER 800 DYNAMIC ITEMS, TOYS, GIFTS, HOME DECOR AND CHRISTMAS DECOR. FOR FREE CATALOG CALL FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES 1-800-227-1510. REGULAR OR FLAVORED 36'S FLEX 15 0Z. SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER EXTRA STRENGTH ]49 24'S.. .$2.07 CETAPHIL SKIN CLEANSER 8 0Z.............. $2.89 Cetaphi Lotion NUTRADERM LOTION 8 0Z.... $3.17 NEO-SYNEPHRINE 15 ML 1/2% SPRAY.... $2.19 1% DROPS...... $2.29 Are you fearful of returning to classes? YOU CAN DO IT! Call Kay at... VIADENT Maple Valley Adult Education .$2.19 $327 ...8218 TOOTHPASTE 3 0Z. OR ORAL RINSE 16 0Z. C NTAC CAPSULES OR CAPLETS 10’S 266 FLINTSTONES VITAMINS 1001....................... .$41$ WITH IRON 1001................. WITN'F 1001......................... MSI KU BUGS BUNNY VITAMINS 80‘S....... WITH IRON 001... .......... SMI ...$110 WITNTm........ WITH MINERALS 001 -S4JB ONE-A-DAY ESSENTIAL VITAMINS 1001.. • 852-9275 • 0-99 COLLEGE EDUCATION - Monday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.50 Boldt TAKE HEART IN THE KITCHEN - Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m., MVHS, $2.00 Hartough STOP SMOKING CLINIC - Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe WEIGHT CONTROL CLINIC - Tuesday, Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m., MVHS, $40.00 Rowe HUNTER SAFETY CLASS - September 12-15. 6:00-9:00 p.m., MVHS, $3.00 SOCCER * FAGLJF FOR 3RD — 6TH BOYS and GIRLS — Parents are needed to help. 852-9275 Acrylic' Nails for appointment Call Bobbie s Ph. 852-0940 4ML at Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday IS & * �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13. 1988 — Page 10 Summary of Minutes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD September 7, 1988 — 7:30 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, S. Bishop. Also present: County Commissioner O. Moore, and Bill Wilson. Treasurer's Report showed a General Fund Balance of $68,186.87. Fire Vot. Bal. $17,058.17; Amb. Voted Bal. $39,741.42; Township Imp. Bal. $74, 183.89; Perp. Care #1 of $201.54; #2 of $25.73; Community Develop­ ment Block Grant Balance of $43,865.52. Bishop moved, Pixley supported, Roll Call Vote: All Ayes to pay the following bills as read: Gen. Fund Bills: Maple Volley News 29.70 Hastings City Bank 484.39 J.W. Cooley 619.22 J. Jarvie 494.00 Consumers Power 66.56 L. Pixley 11.04 Hyatt Regency 177.69 Cast/M.G./Nash. Fire.3000.00 Cost/M.G./Nash Amb. 1125.00 Rasey Constr 640 Doubleday Bros. Inc 264.70 Robert Frolich 395.84 C.F.C 198.48 Michigan Bell 25.70 J.W. Cooley 11.67 Village of Nash 13.22 Forest Foley 333.21 Hastings City B 80.32 J.W. Cooley 110.06 Foote Iles LI 1450.00 C.F.C 99.74 L. Pixley. .446.21 Block Grant Bills: B. Co R. Deeds E. Co. R. Deeds Triple A Bld Has. Cty Bk............... Cheryl Barth Covenant Co Covenant Co D. Hamilton Welton Inc B. Co. R. Deeds Webco Webco Hast. Off. Sup 7.00 7.00 4226.91 ...648.40 1409.80 5000.00 3167.00 1140.00 1545.00 7.00 4250.00 35.00 31.10 Township Improvement Bill: Barry Co. Road Com. 22,780.00. Discussion on appropriate charges to Tri-County Electric for their portion of Election. Motion passed to charge total of $300. Discussion of Millage and Truth in Taxation. Motion passed to have Truth in Taxation meeting if necessary as determined by M.T.A. legal council. Motion passed to use Base Tax rate fraction of 1 for Castleton Township millage for 1988. Commissioner Moore reported on New Ordinance for Mobile Homes in the process of being adopted by Barry County-Hearing Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. in County Commissioners Room at the Court House. He also reported on cost estimate for renovation of Court House and other County business. Meeting adjourned at 10:12. Minutes off Regular Meeting Meetin VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE August 25, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil was held August 25, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Ted Spoelstra, Sue VanDerske, Carl Tobias, Larry Filter, Ray Hinckley, Forrest Burd and John Hughes. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Spoelstra, supported by VanDerske to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of August 11, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. A letter from the Bureau of History, Historic Preser­ vation Section was received and read. The Bureau is preparing a manuscript for BUILDINGS OF MICHIGAN and is considering "The Kellogg High School, as a strong candidate for inclusion as an entry in the book." An invitation from WW Engineering & Science, formerly Williams & Works was received to attend an Classes begin this week at the Learning Center Interiors Retail Salesperson Wanted: Some decorating knowledge and skills required as well as a pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, countertop, and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays. Experience a plus, however, we will train the right person. Apply in writing to: Decorator Sales P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING September 15,1988 • 7:OO P.M. • at Council Chambers, Nashville PURPOSE: Davis Oil has requested a special use and/or a variance regard­ ing a non-conforming sign. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board Classes begin this week in Junior-Senior High School the Maple Valley Adult will begin on Monday, Sept. Education Learning Center at 19. Classes required for a the Thornapple Lake Estates high school diploma will be Community Building on Thor­ offered, as well as computer napple Lake Road. science, accounting, typing, The learning center will wordprocessing, welding and open every day, Monday machine shop, and through Thursday, at 8 a.m. woodworking. and remain open until 3 p.m. For more information, or to Students may choose the enroll call Maple Valley Com­ hours they will attend classes. munity Education at The learning center allows 852-9275. Office hours are those adults who may have a from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. busy schedule flexible hours Registration for the Lansing for classes. Community College classes Students will work on the held at Maple Valley will be courses at their own pace. All Monday, Sept. 19 from 7 to 8 of the subjects required for a p.m. at the Junior-Senior high school diploma will be High School. offered, as well as accoun­ ting, consumers education, Set the record straight GED Preparation and more. The Ladies Auxiliary, Post Betty Heidt will be the inNo. 8260, Nashville, will not structor/supervisor at the lear­ ning center. For more infor­ have a school of instruction on mation, call her or stop in Tuesday, Sept. 13. Instead, the organization is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the learning center. The number planning an inspection with is 852-1630, or call the Maple Ruth Pauter, district Valley Community Education president. Office at 852-9275. Incorrect information was Adult education classes of­ received at the Aug, 25 fered at, the Maple Valley Nashville Council meeting concerning ownership and maintenance of the alley bet­ ween Maple Leaf Florist and the Library. The alley is owned by the Village, but the Village does not maintain it. Move Before Winter! 14x74 Brand New 1988 SKYLINE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, many extras, furnished and ready to move into! PRICE INCLUDES TAX and TITLE! s18,600°c „mPi... 6335 Thornappie L,. Rd., Nashville. Ml Call Park Manager w TRUE VALUE HOMES Call 517-852-1514 - OR - 5873 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids Call 616-531-1400 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m. Maple Valley area residents over 50 years of age are invited to a potluck in the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School library. Those at­ tending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their table service. After lunch, Greta Firster will show a video of Alaska. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Open House at their new corporate headquarters. A letter was received for the Village's Attorney ad­ vising that the Green case has been postponed until September 13th at 3:00 p.m. A letter was received from Representative Howard Wolpe regarding a Great Lakes Hearing to be held in the Kalamazoo City Hall, 241 West South Street Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, August 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Department Reports from Public Works and Police were received. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Filter to provide sewer service to 734 Durkee Street with a l'/s" line and grinder pump. The Village will be responsible for the initial cost of the grinder pump and all future maintenance along with the cost of running the pipe to the property line. The property owner will be responsible for the cost of running pipe from the pro­ perty line to his house plus the hook-up fee of $802.83. No action was taken regarding the Michigan Municipal Bonding Authority. Motion by Tobias, supported by VanDerske to advertise for bids on the following insurances: Automotive fleet insurance, General Liability In­ surance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, $1 Million and $2 Million Umbrella and Errors and Omis­ sion Insurance in the Reminder and Maple Valley News. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Spoelstra to include in the ad for insurance that bids must be received in the Village Hall by 5:00 p.m. September 22, 1988 to be considered. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Filter to extend the deadline for the Village Property Taxes to September 30, 1988 without penalty. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Forrest to have a letter sent to the Maple Leaf Florist advising that all Village owned alleys must be kept open and the pile of stones currently blocking the alley must be remov­ ed by September 8, 1988 or the Village would remove them at the property owners expense. All ayes. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Spoelstra to post notice in the paper that all Village owned alleys must be kept clear. Ad to appear in the Maple Valley News for two weeks. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, September 15,1988 7:00 p.m at the Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Steven P. Spencer, Barbara E. Spencer, Orville Babcock and Irene Babcock have requested a special use permit and or variance to extend use for present mobile home at property located at 320 Fuller St., Nasvhille, Ml. the property is currentyly zon­ ed R-1 Resident. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on the fol­ lowing insurances: Automotive Fleet Insurance, General Liabil­ ity Insurance, Workmen’s Com­ pensation Insurance, $1 Million and $2 Million Umbrella and Er­ rors and Omission Insurance. Bids to be considered must be turned into the Village Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 1988. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing costs of homeownership. If- you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA at 1-800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) for more information. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 13, 1988 — Page 11 Farm vehicles can cause unwanted road accidents When farmers take to public roadways to transport equip­ ment, production supplies and harvested crops, the resulting mix of slow and fast vehicles can lead to unwanted accidents. Farm equipment was in­ volved in 30,000 accidents on public roads last year, accor­ ding to National Safety Coun­ cil estimates. About half of the accidents involved colli­ sions with other vehicles. The rest were single-vehicle ac­ cidents — jackknives, upsets, runs off the road, and colli­ sions with stationary objects like bridges and culverts. “Most roadway farm vehi­ cle accidents could be avoid­ ed.” said Jack Burke, the council’s agricultural safety specialist, “by more care on the part of both farmers and motorists. “Anyone who travels on rural highways and country roads must be alert for slow moving vehicles (SMVs) and be ready to take appropriate actions to avoid hitting them,” Burke said. The National Safety Coun­ cil recommends that farm vehicle operators take the following steps to prevent roadway accidents: — Be sure you can see. Clean cab windows, and keep your lights and wipers in good conditions. — Conversely; be sure you can be seen. Along with your flashing lights, clearly display the orange triangular'“SMV” emblem on your vehicle. Be sure the emblem is not mudencrusted, faded or improper­ ly mounted. — Make sure wagon tires are properly inflated and the hitch and load are secure. Nothing in your load should stick out enough to catch on tree branches or be struck by passing vehicles. Observe regulations concerning length, width, weight, lights, reflec­ tors, safety chains and warn­ ing placards for big loads or hazardous materials. — Move wide machinery only during daylight hours when traffic is light. Before moving large or heavy loads on unfamiliar roads or driveways, check the routes for hazards — underpasses, weak bridges, low power lines, narrow passages. Use a second vehicle with flashing lights to accompany large pieces of equipment. — Only allow licensed drivers to transport farm machinery for any distance on a public road. Though many youngsters operate tractors in the field, they may not have the knowledge and judgment to deal safely with difficult traffic situations. — Never carry extra riders on your vehicle. Many extra riders are senselessly killed or maimed in falls from farm machinery. — Keep driveway and ac­ cess lane sightlines clear. Cut away growth blocking the view and avoid planting tall crops where they might hide a view of oncoming traffic. — If traffic is closer than a fifth of a mile, stop until it passes. It can take as much as ten seconds to get fully onto or across a road from a dead ding a hill, shift down for bet- view mirrors will help you stop, and a car moving at 55" -ter control. keep track of what’s going on mph would travel about 800 — Signal for turns ifpossi­ behind your vehicle. feet during that time. ble. When turning right, don’t — Ifsomething goes wrong — Drive cautiously, with swerve into the opposite lane. with your vehicle, pull off the your flashing lights on. Try to Before turning left, make sure road as far as possible. If keep the entire vehicle in your no one is trying to pass. Avoid possible, set out reflectors and lane or at least on your side of sudden or unexpected flares to alert other drivers to the center line. Pull over to let maneuvers. Extendable rear your vehicle's location. others pass, if necessary. Watch for soft shoulders, dit­ ches, culverts, posts and other roadside hazards. Obey all stop signs and slow down to stop at country road intersec­ tions lacking signs. Dave — When road and load conditions are normal, drive Says: at full road speed tc reduce the we will be open speed difference between yourself and the traffic Tuesday night following you. But if the road 'til 8 p.m. is rough or slippery, or your vehicle is hard to handle, slow down. — Keep the load within the tractor’s ability to slow and stop, especially if the trailing 1985 GMC S Jimmy wagon or implement lacks brakes. If you can’t “shift on V-6, auto., p. steering, p. brakes, AM/FM stereo, tilt, cruise, the go,” then you can avoid a air, excellent condition, S* Tt CwfcOE VA mid-hill shift stop or stall by red and silver shifting to a lower gear before climbing a hill. When descen- M 1985 OLDS Calais Supreme Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Sept. 12 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 12 - MAEH-Rally Day, 10 a.m. Community Building, Hastings. Sept. 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 21 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Sept. 26 - County -4-H Rabbit Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. Temporary Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT 9562 We need you from approximately September 7 to October 1, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysitting pro­ blems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 616-374-8837 for additional, information. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan e.o.e. / Saturday, September 24 The Nashville Ambulance Squad OPEN HOUSE at the Nashville Am­ bulance Station, at 324 N. Main St. There will be FREE Blood Pressure, OPR Demo’s, and a demo of the New Automatic DeFibulator which we are interested in purchasing. Hours will be 12:00 to 4:00. THEN: from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance at the V.F.W. in Nashville, address 304 S. State St. Donations will go toward our new DeFibulator $5.00 couple $3.00 single. MSU Dairy Field Day planned for Sept. 30 Results of current dairy research and animal manage­ ment demonstrations will be featured at Dairy Field Day Sept. 30 at Michigan State University. The program, sponsored by the Department of Animal Science, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MSU Dairy Teaching and Research Center on College Road. Registration, which includes the noon meal, is $5 per person. The day’s activities begin with a tour of the dairy ■facilities and a chance to meet MSU dairy faculty and staff members. Discussion of current dairy research begins at 10:30 a.m. and continues until noon. Topics will include the effect of photoperiod on milk pro­ duction, energy balance and reproduction, bovine somatotropin, vaccines for fertility, forage and feed in­ take, breeding efficiency and multiple ovulation embryo transfer. Dog obedience classes to begin Weekly 4-H dog obedience classes will begin on Wednes­ day, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds. The classes are open to any 4-H member or leader or per­ son who is interested in becoming involved with 4-H through the dog project. Any There will be a 50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes age or breed of dog is accepted. It is strongly suggested, however, that all shots be upto-date. The classes meet on each Wednesday. For more information, con­ tact Margo Ward, 4-H dog superintendent and instructor, at 663-4928. FFA taking bids on corn for silage The Maple Valley Future basis for the five acres will be Farmers of America is taking accepted until 1 p.m. Friday, bids on five-plus acres of corn Sept. 16, at Maple Valley High School. to be sold for ensilage. For further information, The corn is located west of the high school on Nashville call the high school at (517) Highway. Bids on a per acre 852-9275. 1985 DODGE Colt 4 Dr. Auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM C9AFA with tape, D.L. package REDUCED$500 *5950 1985 DODGE D-150 1/2 Ton Very nice truck. 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Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 12 Lions open SMAA grid season with 21-6 pasting of Springfield Hickey and Cody Mattson carrying the ball, the Lions drove to the four-yard line on eight plays with Mattson not­ ching the touchdown with 11:05 left in the game. Everett’s extra point made the final 21-6. It wasn't an especially wellplayed game from either teams’ standpoint with the Lions committing three fumbles and two interceptions and the Rams four fumbles and one interception. “Springfield, in my opi­ nion, has a good club,” Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said. “They hit hard, and I think we’re improved over last week.” Mittelstaedt had special praise for his offensive line, which helped the team im­ prove from 101 rushing yards against- Fowler to 216 against the Rams. “Our line of Kevin Pixley, Rick Merrill, and Mike Everett did a much better job of blocking this week,” Mittelstaedt said. Mattson led the ground gainers with 147 yards on 15 carries while Ryan Hickey ad­ ded 31 yards on six carries. The 10 combined turnovers killed several scoring oppor­ tunites for both Maple Valley and Springfield. The Lions wound up with 225 total yards to 160 for Springfield including-128 on the ground. “I think so,” Mittelstaedt said. “The turnovers hurt both of us.” Brandon Roscoe led the Lions with 14 tackles while । Sean Bitgood added nine, Stewart and Randy Heinze six. 1 “Our defense played well and the special teams were much-improved over last week,” Mittelstaedt said. This week the Lions travel to St. Philip. Defense was the best of­ lead. Then with less than two fense for Maple Valley's foot­ minutes left in the half, the ball team last Friday. The Lions parlayed two Lions' Kevin Stewart picked fumbles and an interception off a pass at his own 36-yard into all three of their line and returned it to the Ram touchdowns in a 21-6 thump­ 30. Four plays later, quarter­ ing of Springfield in the back Forell wound up SMAA opener for both teams scrambling into die end zone from three yards out on a at Maple Valley. Trailing 6-0 with 10:17 left broken play. Everett's extra in the second quarter, senior point with only 32 seconds left defensive back Matt Forell of handed the Lions a 14-6 lead. Maple Valley’s final score Maple Valley galloped 18 yards with a fumble to tie the came after Kevin Pixley game. Mike Everett’s extra recovered a fumble at the Spr­ point gave the Lions a 7-6 ingfield 49. With Ryan Lion Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt watches as his team erases a 6-0 Ram lead and grab a 21-6 win over Springfield. 42 Portraits! 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Jayvee football team blasts Mendon The Maple Valley J.V. football team defeated a tough Mendon team Thursday night, 24-6. Maple Valley opened the scoring at 3:34 of the 2nd quarter with Jason Hoefler go­ ing in from the 1 yard line. The score was set up by a Hoefler fumble recovery on the Hornet’s 3 yard line. The extra point was good on a pass from Dan Franks to Scott Casteele to make the score score 16-6. The Lions roared back with 8-0. With no time on the clock, Jason Hoefler again going in Dan Franks hit Scott Casteele from 6 yards out, the extra with a .21 yard scoring pass. point run by Dan Franks was The extra point pass from Dan good to make the final score Franks to Travis Hokanson of 24-6 The offensive line of Mike was good to make the score Martin, Willis Rugg, Daniel 16-0 at halftime. Mendon got on the board Stine, Matt Heinze and Marc with a 1 yard run at 1:56 of Nehmer had an excellent the third quarter. The extra game. The defense was led by point was no good to make the Jason Hoefler, Dan Franks, Scott Casteele, and Jeff Laverty. The next game for the junior Lions will be Thurs­ day, Sept 15 at home against St. Phil. Game time is 7 p.m. Lion eagers drop non-league games to Delton and Athens The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team dropped two non-league contests last .week, losing at Delton on Tuesday 50-40, and at home to Athens on Thursday 63759. Tuesday’s contest was a battle of free throws with Valley connecting on 4 of 17 attempts while Delton netted 14 of 35. The host Panthers also held the rebounding ad­ vantage with 38 while the Lions grabbed 21. Senior Deanna Hagon led all scorers with 18 points. Junior guard Heidi Reese added 7. The Lions greatly improved their free-throw shooting on Thursday against Athens, hit­ ting 22 of 34 from the charity stripe. The visiting Indians also shot 22 of 34 free-throws but were greatly aided by 38 Lion turnovers. Though Valley led at the half 30-29, they fell behind 43-39 by the end of the third quarter. Foul trouble ended all hopes of a Lion comeback. Valley ended the game with only three players on the floor. Four Lions fouled out of the game. Deanna Hagon again led Lion scorers with 19 points. Karris True added 14; Kristen Kraai, 8; Heidi Reese, 7; Lesley Dipert and Nicole Kipp, 4 each; Tammy Ashley ,3. The Lions begin league play on Wednesday at Pennfield. JV game time is 6 p.m. Adult Education Well worth your time! Call... Maple Valley Adult Education • 852-9275 • KEY CLEANING — SERVICE — Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning TOM FRITH, owner Phone — 948-8381 RESIDENCE: 517-852-9650 PARTS & SERVICE • SALES REVSIC EW L • SERVICE We service all brands 543-8332 _______________________ appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 l/l/E CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable I Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 13, 1988 — Page 13 Fall is a good time for planting With the spring planting and the summer garden harvest nearly over, homeowners may find they have time in the fall to add woody ornamentals to the landscape. Fall is a good time to plant ■many trees and Shrubs, says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. He recommends transplanting bare-root plants in October, after plants have gone dor­ mant. Balled-and-burlapped and container-grown plants 1989 Eaton Co. Fair dates scheduled The Eaton County 4-H Fair­ board has set July 22-29 as the dates for the 1989 Eaton County Fair. The Fairboard also invites all interested persons to join the Eaton County Agricultural Society. The purpose of this organization is to encourage 4-H and other youth work by sponsoring an annual county fair. The annual fair membership meeting will be held on Oct. 17 at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Any person 18 years and older may participate in the meeting by having a current membership. Memberships are $1 per person and new members must purchase membership by Sept. 17. Renewals are due by Oct. 1. Memberships can be purchased through fairboard members or at the Eaton County Extension Office. Daytime Adult Education Classes begin Sept. 12,1988 Call NOW to Enroll Maple Valley Adult Education • 852-9275 • can be planted through October. “Fall planting has some ad­ vantages that spring planting doesn’t,” Krizek points out. “The soil is usually warmer, so plants can begin to establish their root systems quickly. The days are getting cooler, so new plants don’t have to deal with heat stress on top of transplanting shock. These low temperatures, com­ bined with usually abundatnt fall rains, means fall-planted ornamentals may need less watering than spring-planted ones.” Fall-planted trees and shrubs still need attention, however. Evergreens, especially—and the broadleav­ ed ones, in particular—are very susceptible to damage from drying winter winds and sun. Unless they’re planted in sheltered spots, they need to be shielded' so they don’t dry out. If fall rains are sparse, they’ll need to be watered regularly and thoroughly before the ground freezes. All newly-planted ornamen­ tals, of course, need water during dry weather to survive, Krizek notes. If rain doesn’t supply an. inch of water per week, you need to irrigate. Thin-barked trees, such as maples and crabapples, may develop cracks in the bark of their trunks unless they’re wrapped with tree wrap. This also offers some rodent pro­ tection, Krizek notes. Its main purpose, however, is .to pre­ vent the expanding and con­ tracting of the bark as it warms in the sun and then cools at night. Large trees may need stak­ ing to prevent their being blown 'over. Krizek recom­ mends using wire covered with pieces of old garden hose to fasten the trees to one, two or-three stakes. The number depends on the size of the tree. Though many landscape or­ namentals can be planted in HELP WANTED Taking applications for light assembly work in small manufacturing faciIity. Apply at Michigan Magnetics, 203 W. 3rd St., Vermontville, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m Monday thru Thursday. COBB Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1'/« " pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drills Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 •270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville the fall, some do better when planted in the spring. “Large trees are risky at any time” he points out, “because many roots are lost when the trees are dug. And some plant species—including magnolia, dogwood, tulip tree, sweet gum, yellowwood arjd broad-leaved evergreens such as rhododendrons—are poor choices for fall planting because they are_very suscep­ tible to winter damage.” -Krizek recommends mulching newly planted trees to prevent soil heaving that can push their roots up out of the ground. Two inches of bark, compost, aged wood chips, straw, ground corncobs or similar materials will keep the soil from alternately freez­ ing and thawing. Avoid lapping the mulch up against trunks or stems, he adds. This will provide cover for mice that could damage or kill plants by gnawing on the bark. LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Drive • Lake Odessa Bumper Bowling (No gutterballs) Ages 3 to 7 years • Starting Sept. 26 & 27 Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. S3.00 per week, use of ball, shoes. juice, cookie break. Bumper Bowling T-Shirt After 8 weeks. For information ... 374-4881 (Parent or guardian must be present) �The Wople Volley New*. Na*hville. Tuesday. September 13. 1988 — Page 14 District governor to visit local Lions Club Kent. This district has 55 Lions Clubs and nine Lioness Clubs: with a total of over 1900 members. Lions International is the larges! service organization in the world It is best known for projects for the blind, the visually handicapped, and the deaf, and many. other com­ munity projects. District Governor We* Owen of the JntcmalKmal Association of Lion* Clubs will make an offi visitation to the Nashville Lion* Club on Mond Sept. 19. Owen is the 1988-89 exutive officer of District ll-C-l. which include* six counties Muskegon. Ottawa. Allegan. Ionia. Barry and JACK MARTIN says ... See me before you buy CHEV-BUICKPONTIAC at... It's a Boy Andrew and Susan Phenix are the proud parents of Zachary Adam Phenix, who was bom on Aug. 23, 1988 and weighed 9 lbs.. 14’A ozs. Zachary's grandparents are Hal and Nancy Phenix of Hastings and Joyce E. Lynne of White Cloud. percent of normal production. Eaton County farmers are urged to contact their ASCS Office before harvesting any damaged crop for silage or abandonment before th'e crop is destroyed. The crop will need an appraisal to establish production credit. Ifworkload prohibits an immediate ap­ praisal. producers should leave a representative strip for a later appraisal. Disaster payments will be available to eligible producers for those crops'that suffered greater than 35 percent loss of normal production, based on the disaster yield established for the crop. Further information on the Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 will soon be available at the Eaton County ASCS Office. Linda Graham, director of the Eaton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva­ tion Service, said 1988 crops damaged by the drought dur­ ing the 1988 calendar year may be covered under the Disaster Assistance Act of 1988. The act provides assistance for emergency livestock feed, loss of tree seedlings, re­ establishment of forage crops, disaster payments for qualify­ ing deficiency in production, and retention of part ofthe ad­ vance 1988 crop deficiency payments. Eligible crops in­ clude all commercial crops. Farm program participants who received advance defi­ ciency payments will not have to refund that part of the ad­ vance payment for crop pro­ duction losses less than 35 MIDDLEVILLE 795-3318 EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALT We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic 4 Steal Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT I & DO OUR OWN WORK y, t I Richard j (wing OWNtR f^Trt f>o - > <« 726-00X8 1612 Fruitport Lions Club. He served on the executive board and worked his way to be president in 1985-86. zone chairman in 1986-87. and deputy district governor in 1987-88. As district gover­ nor. his motto is ■'Com­ municate — Educate Motivate.” Owen is employed as a pat­ ternmaker (foreman) at Ravenna Pattern & Mfg. He and his wife. Pam. are ASCS tells of procedures for filing disaster claims Gavin Chevrolet Buick-Pontiac Mtrhigan L members of the Fruitport Congregational Church U.C.C. They have two daughters. Debra and Lynda. Owen has been an active member for nine years in the | ♦OVERSTOCK SALE DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! MODEL 4210/34 Tough Briggs A Stratton 10 hp engine with electronic ignition Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even, 36" cut Heavy solid steel frame. BUY NOW AND SAVE! Lee R. Christopher NASHVILLE Lee R. by his wife, Thelma; four Christopher, 56, of 324 Cleve­ daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Randy land Street, Nashville, died (Kimberly) Fowler, Mr. and Thursday, September 8, 1988 Mrs. Patrick (Karen) Powers at Kalamo Township in Eaton and Kelly Aspinall all ofNash­ County. ville and Kathy Christopher of Mr. Christopher was born Grand Blanc; two sons, Mr. on July 6, 1932 in Pine Run, and Mrs. Kenneth Christopher the son of Kenneth and Ethel ofNashville and Kyle Christo­ (Whitman) Christopher. He pher of Nashville; seven was raised in several Michigan grandchildren; father and step­ Communities. He graduated mother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth from Marlette High School in Christopher of Montrose; 1949. He was a veteran of the mother and step-father, Mr, Korean conflict serving in the and Mrs. Glenn (Ethel) United States Army. MacNeven of Luzerne; two He was married to Thelma sisters, Jean Hodges of Hale M. Pline on October 8, 1955. and Katherine Cobb of Walk­ They came to Nashville in er; several neices and 1959. nephews. He was presently employed Funeral services were held at Owens-Brockway Corpora­ Saturday, September 10, 1988 tion in Charlotte, where he had at the Vogt Chapel of Wren worked for the past 25 years. Funeral Homes in Nashville He was a member of the with the Fr. Leon H. Pohl Nashville V.F.W. #8260, the officiating. Charlotte American Legion Memorial contributions Post and a 25 year volunteer may be made to the Nashville for the Nashville Fire Fire Department or Nashville Department. Ambulance Service. Mr. Christopher is survived Richard R. Krouse____ HASTINGS - Richard R. Krouse, 47, of 888 West Walnut Street, Hastings, died Thursday, September 8, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Krouse was born on September 21, 1940 in Ionia, the son of Rolland and Veda (Soules) Krouse. He was raised in several Michigan communities and graduated from Big Rapids High School. He was married to Rebecca L. Esch on December 1, 1962. They came to Hastings in 1972. Mr. Krouse served in the United States Air Force from March 1962 to August 1964. He was employed at Wilson Sportings Company in Grand Rapids for 17 years, retiring in 1981. He was a former member ofthe Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Krouse is survived by ignition Hydrostatic transmission. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 7 — Tuesday, September 20. 1988 Parents, administrators by Shelly Sulser the contest because their scout An athlete caught in the meeting would not be over un­ crossfire of a dispute between til one-half hour after the her parents and school ad­ athletic event. ministrators was suspended “We felt her safety was from participating in a sports paramount because we did not meet last week. want her here (at the school) The Maple Valley Board of alone or riding home alone Education Monday (Sept. 12) with the coach,” Doug Ayars voted 4-3 to uphold the deci­ told the board, adding that he sion of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. had nothing against coach High School Principal Larry Gary Hamilton, but he simply Lenz to suspend Elisha Ayars did not know the man. after her parents insisted she “When we went to pick her disregard the school transpor­ up, the coach said she would tation policy and ride home be suspended if we did,” said with them after a cross­ Marilyn Ayars Wednesday. country meet in Hastings “So my daughter had to Sept. 1. choose between her parents or Lenz and Athletic Director her coach,” Doug Ayars told Ed Sampson maintained that the board. As a result, Elisha was told the 15-year-old sophomore violated the school’s athletic she would not be allowed to code, which states that “all participate in the Sept. 8 meet athletes are to travel to and at home against Springfield. from out-of-town athletic con­ “I went into the principal’s tests in transportation provid­ office that Tuesday (Sept. 6) ed by the athletic figuring there must be a department.” misunderstanding here,” Elisha’s parents, Doug and Marilyn said. “I thought as Marilyn Ayars, are scout adults, we could have an adult leaders in Hastings and had conversation.” requested they be allowed to Marilyn said Lenz was retrieve their daughter after "short” with her, telling her Maple Valley by Mark LaRose This year’s candidates for homecoming king and queen and prince and princess at Maple Valley High School have been chosen by their peers. While the six candidates for king and queen (three for king and three for queen) were selected by the entire school body, the freshman, sophomore and junior can­ didates for homecoming that his ruling would stand and that she and her husband were raising their kids to be “lawbreakers.” “We had to get a lawyer due to the fact that Mr. Lenz would not even communicate with me,” Marilyn said. Elisha’s mother said she had attempted to request that the Sept. 8 suspension be lifted at least until the board could meet and make a deci­ sion on the matter. But she said Lenz told Marilyn that the board had no jurisdiction in the matter. By talking with Superinten­ dent Carroll Wolff, the Ayars’ lawyer was able to arrange a postponement of the suspen­ sion until the board met and heard the issues. “I think there is more at stake here than just a suspen­ sion,” Ayars told the board. “I think the question here is, who’s got control of the stu­ dent. I feel this rule, which circumvents parents’ authori­ ty, is an unjust rule, I think it’s a very sad rule and should be taken under consideration and changed.” homecoming prince and princess were pick­ ed by their respective classes. Homecoming this year will be Friday, Oct. 7. The three candidates for queen are Kristin Royston of Vermontville and Tracy Degroot and Lisa Corkwell, both of Nashville. Kristin is on the Student Council and has been on the honor roll. She plays on the softball team; manages the wrestling squad and likes all clash ‘88 sports. She works at Good Time Pizza in Nashville and plans to go to college. Tracy plays the clarinet and is president of the school band. She is a member of the Student Council and likes sports. Tracy also works at Good Time Pizza and she plans to study criminal justice in college. Lisa is involved in drama and plays clarinet in the band. She likes singing and is in the over suspension Ayars contended that he is not a troublemaker, but felt bad that his daughter was caught in what he said was a “Catch-22. She was in a no­ win situation and as a result, she gets suspended from the next meet. This is a girl who went to volunteer practices during the summer. I think to suspend her will put out the fire that was lit in this young lady. And in the end, the school becomes the loser.” ruling Athletic Director Sampson defended the athletic and cheerleading policy, saying it was essential to prevent con­ fusion among coaches who may not have been informed Continued on page 2 New Middle School building is possible option to overcrowding by Shelly Sulser Building a middle school in the Maple Valley School District would permanently eliminate space problems in the local elementary and junior-senior high buildings, says a report released last week by a board-appointed citizens’ study committee. The suggestion was one of three options issued to the Maple Valley Board of Education last Monday when the co-chairman of the group, Lynn Mengyan, announced her committee’s findings. “Due to enrollment changes and an increasing number of specialized pro­ grams, a space problem does royalty candidates choir at Nashville Baptist Church. She says she would like to attend Liberty Baptist University in Virginia and study music. She works at Good Time Pizza, too. The candidates for homecoming king are Jerry Coumaya of Vermontville, Sean Bitgood ofNashville and Kevin Stewart of Vermontville. Jerry likes working on cars and his favorite class in school Vying for Oct. 7 homecoming crowns at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School are: (in front) freshmen Brian Dennis and Amy Roscoe; sophomores Ronnie Merrill and Dana Cole and juniors Christy Bennett and Hugh Mitchell (not pictured). In back are senior king and queen candidates Jerry Coumaya, Lisa Corkwell, Sean Bitgood, Tracy DeGroot, Kevin Stewart and Kristin Royston. (Maple Valley News photo by Mark LaRose) exist within our schools,” Mengyan said. “We toured the buildings, met with the building princpals and found the most immediate problems are at the elementary level. Several classes are meeting in the hallways and storage rooms. Audio-visual and other equipment is being stored in the hallways.” Not only would building a new middle school create space in those buildings by ab­ sorbing grades five through eight, but the committee points out that it also would serve to separate the junior high students from the high school-age pupils. “If the seventh and eighth grades were taken out of this building (junior-senior high), is that going to leave more space than what can be utiliz­ ed?,” board secretary Jerry Brumm said. Committee co-chair Steve Boggess replied that the onethird of the building currently occupied by junior high could be used in its absence to ex­ pand the high school curriculum. An alternative solution to the problem would be to add to the existing junior-senior high building to accommodate the sixth grade’ the committee reports. “This option could possibly Continued on page 3 elected is speech. He said he was State University. deeply honored to be selected Ronnie is a member of the as a candidate for homecom­ Student Council and a ing king. halfback and safety for the “When I graduate, I’d like jayvee football team. He also to be a.comedian,” he added, runs track and plays basket­ and many of his fellow can­ ball. He works at Carl’s didates think he has the Supermarket and say he potential. would like to attend an out-of­ Sean plays defensive and state college. offensive end for the Lions. Junior candidates are Chris­ He is a member of the Future ty Bennett and Hugh Mitchell, Farmers of America arid will both of Nashville. be on the Student Council. His Christy has been on the hobbies include basketball and honor roll a number of times. water sports. Sean says he She is an avid reader and likes would like to attend an out-of­ water sports. She said she is state college. excited about homecoming Kevin is a member of the and enjoys all of the activities National Honor Society, he is associated with it. senior class president and vice Hugh is a past member of president of the FFA. He the Future Farmers of plays linebacker and running America and works on his back for the football team, fariiily’s farm. He likes to ride wrestles and plays second three and four wheelers, and base for the baseball team. his favorite class at school is Kevin says he would like to history. attend college at MSU or at a The Lions will play the military academy. Belding Redskins in the homecoming game. There The freshman candidates will be a parade prior to the for princess and prince are contest and a dance will Amy Roscoe of Nashville and follow the game. Brian D e n n i s o f The theme for the dance this Vermontville. year is “Welcome to the Amy is a junior varsity and Jungle,” and past graduates freshman basketball are welcome to attend. cheerleader who makes the The winter homecoming honor roll regularly. candidates for princess and Brian is a Student Council prince are freshman Jamie representative and a quarter­ Joseph and Matt Carpenter, back and linebacker for the sophomores Andrea Ward and jayvee football team. Matt Heinze, and juniors Sophomore candidates are Tracy Thomas and Mickey Dana Cole of Vermontville Shilton. and Ronnie Merrill of Winter candidates for Nashville. homecoming queen are Dana is a class officer on seniors Pam Williams, Kelly the Student Council, a Kiger and Amy Cooley. Can­ Cheerleader and she plays on didates for king are seniors the girl’s jayvee softball team. Bob Hill, Tom Wood and She wants to attend Michigan John Sprague. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 2 Parents, administrators Continued from front page— students not planning to ride the bus back from athletic contests to the school. “It is my understanding that in the past, there were a number of times students would go to the event, end up leaving with parents or a brother or sister or someone else, and then the coaches would end up returning with almost empty buses,” Samp­ son said. “And there were coaches looking for kids when the message had not gotton to the coach. Those things com­ bined led the school to include this travel in the athletic policy.” Sampson said he tried to ex­ plain to Ayars that cross­ country is an extra curricular activity and that students elect on their own to participate. In doing so, they also choose to live by the codes, Sampson of said. “But Mr. and Mrs. Ayars knew it was simply not going to be allowed and they felt they should take their daughter any time they wanted to,” Sampson told board members. “The coach had of­ fered to take his daughter home, but he (Mr. Ayars) did not feel comfortable with that. I told him the school was open at night, there were classes going on and there was a basketball game; she could be in a safe environment. He said she would still be at school alone. He still felt that as a parent, he had the right to take his daughter any time he wanted to.” Sampson went on to say that the Ayars’ problem is not dif­ ferent, but he has to follow the same rules everybody else does. “I don’t believe that as a Eighth Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show 10:00 to 5:00 Sunday, September 25 Lansing Civic Center, 505 W. Allegan, Lansing Admision - $2.00 Over 80 Dealers Info: 307 E. Grand River Ave., E. 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Board trustee Harold Stewart suggested the policy be changed to allow for special situations, as long as there was agreement between the administrator and the coach. But Sampson refused to support any change. After more discussion that became somewhat heated at times, the board voted on a motion by trustee David Hawkins to review the policy and revoke the suspension. “As chairman of the atheltic committee and as a member ofthe policy commit­ tee, I’d like to see the athletic committee review this policy to see if there is a happy medium,” Hawkins said. The board voted down the combined motion to review the policy and to revoke the suspension by a 4-3 vote. The motion then was divid­ ed, with members again voting 4-3 to uphold the suspension, followed by a unamimous vote in favor of over suspension parents’ decision.” Elisha’s parents, who mov­ ed their family to the Maple Valley School District from Hastings last March, said they coaxed their daughter into participating in sports as a way of overcoming her shyness. Now, Marilyn said Elisha’s classmates are teasing her at school because ofthe dispute. “In a way, it’s made things very bad for her, because fingers are being pointed,” Marilyn said. “She’s very upset over the whole situation. “I know the rules are set up for the good of the child, but why can’t a parent pick up their child?,” she said. “It reviewing the policy. As a result of the vote, Elisha was not permitted to run in the Sept. 13 meet at St. Philip, although she did attend. The meet, however, reportedly was forfeited to St. Philip because Maple Valley’s squad was one player short. “After a two-hour ride they had to forfeit and turn around and come back,” Marilyn Ayars said. “So it wasn’t only her that Was punished (by the board’s decision).” Marilyn said her feeling after hearing the board’s vote Monday was that of “anger, due to the fact that a child should not be punished for her ruling relieves the school ofliability. In dealing with scouts, we have the same thing. As long as they have a note, that relin­ quishes our responsibility.” Marilyn went on to say that she and her husband have pur­ sued the matter because they want to show Elisha and their other two children that “there are times when you can’t sit back and let people walk all over you. You must stand up for your rights.” Marilyn would not disclose whether further legal action is being sought regarding the board’s decision, but said only “They might have won this battle, they have not won the war.” Rendevous re-enactment, shoot in Nashville organizer of the festivities, by Mark LaRose Rendevous is a French term said there will be 19 camps at used in 17th and 18th century the meet this year. He said America to describe the prear­ members of each camp will ranged meeting of trappers, wear and exhibit clothing and outfits from 17th and 18th traders and furriers. A rendevous was a racous century colonial America. “Mountain men and French event, where furs were swap­ ped and sold, shooting con­ and British trappers and tests were held and men traders will be at the celebrated after long months rendevous,” he said. Besides arts and crafts in the wilderness. This historically memorable displays and exhibitions, there event will be re-enacted at the will be a muzzleloaders’ shoot fourth annual Rendevous and both Saturday and Sunday, Shoot in Nashville Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The con­ test will include a novelty and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, shoot, a blanket shoot and a on the grounds behind the Nashville business district along the Thornapple River. 4 Hank Felder Jr. of 0 4 Nashville, promoter and 0 ■ Christmas in September 4 Woodland Eagles, 125 N. Main, Woodland Arts & crafts, knit items, crochet items, 0 04 EVENING ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES ...begin Sept. 19,1988. Call NOW to enroll. Maple valley Adult Education • 852-9275 • io- I 3 canoe shoot. Felder said, “You can’t believe how accurate the muzzleloaders are. Last year they were hitting poker chips and cutting straws in halfat 25 yards.” There also will be a canoe race and games and contests for children. 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It also points out that additions could be added to the present elementary buildings to provide needed instructional and storage space. A third option would be to install more portable classroom units, which is quickly acquired classroom space and expensive, non­ permanent classroom space, the committee says. But the committee also warns that additional portables should be used as an emergency measure only. “We believe that the elementary principals and staff are making the best possible use of the space they have available,” Mengyan said. “We do not see any way to improve the utilization of present instructional space.” She added that a committee report to the board in March suggesting a cluster arrange­ ment, grouping students together by grade level district wide, is no longer a recommendation. “Upon further study, the cluster concept was found non-feasible because because no additional space could be made available,” she said. Mengyan said her commit­ tee outlined five recommenda­ tions for the board: (1) —that Maple Valley develop a long-range site and space plan; (2) —that efforts be made to replace all portables with per­ manent structures; (3) —that board members visit classrooms during the school day and observe the present operating conditions; (4) —that the board look at present enrollment figures and recognize that the space pro­ blem becomes more critical every year. “We urge that you make every effort to act promptly,” Mengayn said, and; (5) —that the appropriat board committee meet with the Classroom Subcommittee of the Facilities and Equip­ ment Committee. Enrollment in the Maple Valley School District has been on a steady increase since the 1986-87 school year, when students numbered •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a ra wmra^” IljajtrtWr •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters■ i BINGO J: • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 _ 1,665. That number went up to 1,680 last year and climbed to 1,704 according to the last unofficial count. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the increases are being realized on the elementary level, with the biggest being at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, which has 33 more students than last year. But at Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School in Nashville, of­ ficials were forced to offer four sections of first grade for the 1988-89 year instead of the normal three, because ofa huge influx of kindergarten students last year. To accommodate the numbers at Fuller School, the board purchased an additional relocatable classroom that Wolff said is working out very well. u At the junior-senior nigh school, however, there are ac­ tually 20 fewer students this year than last. Committee members recommended to the board Monday that it look into some possible resources from the Michigan Department of Education or alternative funding. “The board should decide if it wants to go to a permanent structure,’’ committee member Ralph Kirk said. “We can’t come up with a cost until we know how big the yardstick is.” Rick Spitzer ofthe commit­ tee added that board act as soon as possible. “I think we owe it to the committee to have a time frame,’’ Trustee David Hawkins said, but none was set by the board. ‘‘Ifyou try to project what’s going to happen in two years, its going to be the same situa­ tion, so it is something that needs to be acted on,” Spitzer said. Board President Bill Flower replied that decisions that in­ volve building can be time consuming and then he com­ mended the group for doing a “fantastic job.” He releived them of their charge, but ask­ ed the committee to avail themselves to the board in the future. MAILBOX FOREVER... 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Bersette launched the idea ofexpanding Nashville's over- some ofthe controversy, and crowded 22-year-old next week’s concluding schoolhouse with a north episode will show how a wing. The village soon was dream became reality with the divided into two camps oftax- building in 1936 ofthe W.K. Kellogg addition. “We heard a new one this week, which surprised us, in the way of an argument against the erection ofan addi­ tion to our present school building,” wrote Editor Feighner on March 27, 1924. “It was no less than a sugges­ tion that we close the Mrs. Floyd (Belle) Everts (left) was president of Nashville's board of education when the school expansion issue heated up in 1927. In a Sept. 8 letter to The News, she said most of the people opposed to the project were "not those who are unable to withstand the extra tax, but quite the contrary." She pointed out that every person who has a school education has received something from the community at large, and unless content to accept it as charity, should be willing to return it in full by doing as much for others. Belle is seen here in a 1950 Woman's Literary Club photo. 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After three years of controversy on the issue, Editor Feighner suggested in 1927 that the town "let the smoke blow away and get back to business." This circa-1927 photo of Main Street was taken in that era when Nashville’s overcrowded school was becoming a serious problem for students and teachers, and an equal worry for some taxpayers concerned about the cost of constructing an additional building. Nashville school to outside or so-called ‘foreign’ pupils, in order to relieve the present congested conditions.” Feigher said he was nothing short of amazed that any citizen of the village should suggest such a thing. He add­ ed that Nashville heartily welcomed its tuition students from the surrounding coun­ tryside, considered them an asset to the community, and noted that it would be a “very decided step backward” to at­ tempt su^h a restriction. Besides, such a step would not relieve the congestion, ex­ cept in the high school, pointed out Feighner, as the lower rooms would still be greatly overcrowded. At that time there were 60 non­ resident pupils enrolled at Nashville, all but two of them in high school. Feighner called for the school board to prepare ten­ tative plans for a new addi­ tion, get estimates of cost, then put the proposal up to the voters. When the annual school meeting was held in Ju­ ly, Supt. Bersette showed plans (which had also been displayed at the post office), and by a unanimous vote of those present, it was decided that the school board should have working plans drawn, then call a special election for the purpose of votng bonds to finance the proposition. The most favored plan call­ ed for the purchase ofthe half­ block across the alley north of the school, and for erection of a new high school building of “practically uniform architec­ ture” to the old. It would include, among other features, an auditorium large enough to hold an au­ dience of 1,000 “on such oc­ casions as commencement ex­ ercises and other large com­ munity gathering.” The room would be design­ ed so that it could also be used as a gymnasium. The existing school building would then be altered and equipped for the lower grades, and the whole project when completed would, according to The News, “provide Nashville with public school facilities second to no town of its size in the state.” On the evening of Nov. 25, 1924, Nashville voters went to the schoolhouse and over­ whelmingly defeated the school bonding question, 269 to 71. Seven ballots were thrown out. The News said that the em­ phatic negative vote did not by any means suggest that the taxpayers of Nashville’s school district were unwilling to provide needed additional facilities, but that many of them were concerned about the proposal to buy so much additional real estate. The News called for a public forum and another election on the issue. “Nashville has never yet laid down on any question of right public policy,” declared Feighner. “They voted for the water works, they voted for the sewerage system, they voted for the paving, they have always favored the ex­ penditure of money for necessary public im­ provements. They will vote ‘yes’ for a new school building when a proposition that they think is fair and reasonable is put to them.” A year later, the school board still was talking ofbuy­ ing the two lots north of the school (then the Baptist par­ sonage and the Ida Walker residence) as a building site. Two architects, W.A. Holmes of Lansing and a Mr. Forster of Muskegon, were consulted with the aim “to find out just what Nashville needs and the best way to supply a building that will be adequate and at the same time not be a burden to the taxpayers.” On March 19, 1926, Nashville voters again faced the proposition to acquire the two residence lots north of the school and to bond for $70,000 to build and equip a new structure. The school question was the chief topic of conversation in the village that week, culminating in a mass meeting at the opera house Thursday evening for an airing of numerous differences of opi­ nion and grievances between members of the school board, but “accomplished naught toward the solution of the situation,” noted The News. The following evening the election at the schoolhouse drew a crowd of nearly 400 voters, and a majority ofthem registered disapproval of the proposition offered. Another year passed, and the solution of the school pro­ blem still was up in the air. On March 25, 1927, voters said “no” to a scaled-down pro­ posal that called for no ac­ quisition of property, only bonding for $50,000 for an Continued on next page WEDNESDAY Your Family Tree THURSDAY Accounting* Typing Woodworking Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Exercise 'Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. 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Before the days of a school auditorium, this building served as a community social center. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 5 Maple Valley teachers participating in program Teachers at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School are involved in a year-long pro­ gram of training to acquire more methods, techniques and skills to help students be more successful in the classroom and their school. Prinicipal Larry Lenz announced that the entire faculty will use the “Master Teacher” program this year. The “Master Teacher” is a planned program of profes- sional training designed to help educators maintain high professional standards and practices in the classroom and the school.' Starting with the first week of school, teachers will study specific topics in effective teaching techniques, motiva­ tion, discipline, grading and testing, professionalism and ethics. The program also is designed to improve the quali­ ty of teacher-to-teacher, Memories of the post, continued > XS *S:t '*X'X' C C <& b •b ^SS^S 1 ndd i )kvu BJUttU . ’ ^sfelpuij. k* Wrfawnmj *R & ip iiu n ^’UitffiBj ** ' •kcptnliiwitai for an!; ■mifatify *!i »ndjrievMcttbj>! ira mfeofHiili J tai hi m t Ik nwd de sotaa cf h jrtc sfiaiidlt'ii ma Ihrttwrei tan I dt sttata s yet taimiiWI ®of i«ci!,iita$* jjjljl [tSffililS(pilS> frfr ppwrfel '.totejaKo fcj fcritdoftaty tatasH'k*! dli Ed-tails,®®' I for“m"BiialoMo''> fi-poaltaaWiir’ ll*®js» of (BRR-* dod gU addition to the east side of the present schoolhouse. The idea, rejected by voters, 157-113, proved to be a “dud,” observed The News. The editor still held the opinion that “the most feasi­ ble plan is to acquire the two adjoining residence lots, so that a new building could be erected in the rear.” This would provide a site for a building of suitable size, believed Feighner, without cutting down the outside playground area which “is none too large.” Then came the election of May 26, 1927, and the development of a most unusual twist. While voters approved a bond issue for $2,000 to buy an additional school site, a companion pro­ position pinpointing that site as the two adjoining residence lots failed to gain the 60 per­ cent approval required by state law in such a vote. Two representatives of the school board were dispatched to Lansing to confer with the state’s attorney general, and learned that in this situation the decision of the site vote may be left to the township board. On June 3, eight days after the school election, the boards of Castleton and Maple Grove townships met in special session and unanimously passed a resolu­ tion approving the two adjoin­ ing lots on the north side of the school. Reported The News: “This action is in conformity with the wishes of a majority of the voters, the count at the last election standing 183 in favor of purchasing these two residence properties, to 160 opposing the proposition.” aAcrylic | Nails K for t appointment call Bobbie's Ph. 852-0940 Victory, however, was not readily at hand. By July, after another voter rejection of a bonding issue for building, the editor seemed ready to con­ cede defeat: “Now that we have had a school election, with a very complete vote of the taxpayers out, and the matter has been definitely set­ tled by a good majority, why not just let the matter drop and be friends again?” Feighner pointed out that a lot of animosity had been stir­ red up, that Nashville had a splendid, though too-small school, which had served in the past, and that it probably could continue to serve “for another spell.” He defended the rights of both the pro­ ponents and opponents of school expansion, but added, “There has been no excuse for lies or threats, and they are never justified. However, now that the battle is over, let’s let the smoke blow away and get back to business.” His peacemaking message may have fallen on deaf ears. By Sept. 1, a boldly headlines front-age story in The News revealed that an injunction had been filed against four school board members by an ag­ gregation oftaxpayers seeking to restrain them from acquir­ ing additional school lands for the districts. The board oppos­ ed the issuance of the injunc­ tion, defending the rights of the district to acquire property. Attorneys Sowers and Cameron of Charlotte represented the plaintiffs, and the four school board members who were made defendants retained the firm of Persons and Marshall of Lansing. A bitter court fight was predicted by observers. “The terrible suspense is over at last,” noted The News on Nov. 17, 1927. The newspaper reported that Judge R.R. McPeek, who heard the case at Hastings, had denied the school injunction. “The famous school suite has been decided and out school district may acquire additional land for school purposes with due sanction of the law.” To be concluded next week teacher-to-student, and teacher-to-parent interaction. The program is designed to meet three goals. First, it helps teachers maintain and refine their positive and professional at­ titudes toward teaching and children. This includes re­ maining positive toward their work as classroom teachers, as well as recognizing their contribution to the accomplishments of the entire school. Second, the program strives to give each teacher something new and practical each week that can be applied immediately in his or her daily work with students. Third, the program con- stantly helps to remind teachers of the principles of education they already know, but may forget to apply in working with students and getting the work of the school accomplished. Principal Larry Lenz said, “We’re learning more and more about how to teach and relate to students to get results. And we’re learning more and more about how to develop the interpersonal skills which promote produc­ tivity and satisfaction in the classroom and for Maple Valley Schools. Professional growth is a process of work and study that must begin on the first day ofa career and be never ending.” The last thing you need now is a problem with expensive home insurance. Your home is a big enough investment, so you don’t need a problem affording the kind of insurance you prefer. If you’re hunting for economical home insurance... with broad coverage ... from a reputable source...consider Auto-Owners Insurance. Auto-Owners has a number of premium discountsfor homeowners which could reduce your premium costs by as much as 40 percent! So now you know... there’s a simple way to get.just the homeowner’s policy you want—at the price you want. See for yourself. 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Tuesday September 20 Carpenter, Lee Randall, Alice Latest contributions to Putnam Public Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s Mrs. Sandy (Belson) Shaffer, building fund came recently in Wallace and Elinore Graham. Ivan and Phyllis Babcock. Dr. memory of Howard and M.L. Riemann, Nathan and LaDuska Sheldon. Ray Chuck and Bel son by y. Louise Rcaser. and Susan Hinckley. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Belson and George and Janet Kellogg. In memory ofDoris Randall by Genevieve Jim Hafner, Keihl, Wallace Graham, Ivan Elizabeth and Grace Phyllis Babcock, Vernon and Eloise Wheeler, Mark, Elhiombasth anLd T and Elinore and Steve Wheeler, Mrs. Joe Hickey. Altie Swift, Charles and Marilyn Marilyn Brill, Brill, Irene Irene Lawler, Lawler, Dal zelld, and Loren Francisco,, Greta Kellogg, Wilma DeCamp, Elizabeth Wilcox, June Pot­ ter, Clarence and Hazel Ruth Fitzgerald, Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Rickett, Dr. and Mrs. Morris Spidel, D. 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(517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501' BROKER Fuzzy’s Fun Room Juke Box • Pool Tables Video Games • Snack - Jeremiah 5:24 ♦ 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir........... ..9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Thursday.... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA................ Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. .11 a.m. Church Service REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL ......... 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH CHURCH GOD CHURCH REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship rev. Salley nolen 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship................11 a.m. Evening Worship...........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.............. 7 p.m. North State, Nashville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... ASSEMBLY OF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass................. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass................ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School....... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ...6 p.m. A.M. Worship.......... .n a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study..... 6:30 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. RICHARD COFFING Sunday School........... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................................... 7 PASTOR REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every . month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 7 Maple Valley student selected to state SADD advisory board by Mark LaRose Maple Valley High School senior Angie Thompson of Nashville is one of seven Michigan students who have been chosen to sit on the state’s Students Against Drunk Drivers advisory board this school year. State SADD director Larry Rotta told Thompson, “You have been carefully selected and you bring to us the energy, experience and skills to help our board become tru­ ly representative of the power of this important student movement.” As a member of the board, Thompson will plan, organize and promote SADD activities across the state. On Sunday, Sept. 25, Thompson will go to Birm­ ingham to help plan the stu­ dent organization’s 1988 state conference at Shanty Creek and to assist in drafting guidelines for groups throughout Michigan. She also attended the 1987 SADD state conference. Thompson has been active in SADD for four years. Last year she served as president of the Maple Valley chapter. She also began organizing a “Just Say No” group at the local high school. An auto accident in which four of Thompson’s relatives were seriously injured by a drunk driver prompted her in­ volvement in SADD. Since Putnam Library From previous page— In memory of Lloyd Wilcox by George and Janet Kellogg, Roger Bahs, Wallace and Elinore Graham and R.C.F. Employee’s Club. In memory of Earl Knoll by Robert and Ronald Dean. In memory of Faye Mar­ shall by Fern Hawblitz. In memory of Dewey Jones by Wallace and Elinore Graham. Donations to add a propos­ ed chidren’s wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. tthen, she said her goal has been “to reduce the high rate of drunk driving accidents through community awareness.” To achieve this goal, she has written or spoken to numerous area businesses, parents, educators and students. Some of the many area ac­ tivities in which Thompson has organized or participated include a “lock-in” of con­ cerned high school students, “Project Graduation” and peer resistance training, which teaches young students how to say “no” to alcohol and drugs. She also organized a public service announcement writing contest, in which high school English students wrote essays on the topic of why people shouldn’t drink and drive. Besides her participation, efforts and responsibilities with SADD, Thompson is a cheerleader for the Lions, a waitress for the Country Ket- Thank You For Sale For Sale CARD OF THANKS The family ofLee R. Christopher wishes to sincerely thank relatives and friends for the many expressions of love and kindness shown in sympathy after the loss of our loved one. To Fr. Leon Pohl and Cathy Vessecchia for many comforting words, the Wren Funeral Home in Nashville for all ofyour help, to the ladies of St Cyril’s Catholic Church for taking care of the luncheon and a special thanks to Larry and June Decker. All who have touched us during this time of sorrow will never be forgotten. Mrs. Thelma Christopher and family KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commercials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. DELICIOUS GRAPES: for home wine makers, juice, and jelly, Gala apples ready, free samples, Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard “where baskets are filled to overflowing at no extra charge” Daily 10-5. Closed Sunday.. 8329 Valley, Vermontville. 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The scouting program of­ fers Tiger Cubs for boys in the first grade. The next levels are Bobcat, Wolff Den, Bear Den, then the boys enter a two-year Webelos program before becoming Boy Scouts. Pack leader Diana Javor has reserved Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Fuller School gym as the registration date for new scouts. Those interested in leader­ ship of a Tiger Cub or Webelos group may contact her at 1-616/758-3381. Over the summer, pack ac­ tivities have included a family potluck and a bike safety pro­ gram. The pack is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign CALL A FAMILY MEMBER ...or a friend and tell them you are enrolling in Maple Valley Adult Education classes. • 852-9275 • THE INTEREST RATE ON OUR HOME EQUITY LOAN WON T SEND YOU THROUGH THE ROOF ’ At Hastings City Bank, you won’t get any surprises when you apply for a Homeowner’s Credit Loan. You’ll just get solid advice on how to turn the equity you’ve built into cash for home improvements, new cars, or almost anything. 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At the high school, Wallace Clay of Nashville is teaching seventh and eighth grade language arts and study skills classes. Clay, 29, is in his third year ofteaching. He also taught in Kalamazoo, which he calls home. Clay is a graduate of Central Michigan University, where he majored in special education. He is taking graduate courses at Grand Valley State University. He has played in a men’s ice hockey league and is a member of the Grand Rapids LaCrosse Club. Bernie Hynes, Amy Toutant and Debbie Storms are new teachers at Maplewood Elementary School. Hynes is a graduate of Nashville High School. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Eastern Michigan University. Her teaching certification is in elementary education with en­ dorsements for working with emotionally impaired and learning disabled children. Hynes has been a teacher for ten years. She and her hus- We would like to Welcome Anne Woodman To our staff Anne will be here Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Anne’s Specials: $500 Facials S20°° 6 for . . Cuts Body Wrap . $100 852-9192 "The Mirrors image** WILLOL2 uuaae.. Call for details ... 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1;Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. Wallace Clay band, Jim, have four grown children and three grand­ children. The Hynes are restoring a home in Nashville. In her spare time, she likes to write and cross country ski. Toutant, of Charlotte, is a 1987 graduate of Central Michigan University, where she majored in elementary education. She is teaching sixth grade reading, math, spelling and English at Maplewood. She enjoys swimming, volleyball and reading. Storms, who is originally from Munster, Ind., now lives in Hastings with her husband, Dave, and their three school­ age children. Storms graduated from Michigan State University in 1976 and went back for her teaching certificate in 1986. She is teaching fifth grade math, reading, spelling and science at Maplewood. Storms plays the piano and likes to swim. Tammy Wilde, Marci Matevich and Sue Schinck have joined the teaching staff STANTON'S WiucTionecRS g Amy Toutant Bernie Hynes Debbie Storms Tammy Wilde Marci Matevich Sue Schinck at the Fuller Street school. Wilde, of Hastings, is the new third grade teacher at Fuller. She is no stranger to the area, graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1976 and substitute teaching in Maple Valley schools for eight years. “I love seeing and teaching the children of people I went to school with,” she said. Wilde graduated at Grand Valley in 1980. She and her husband, Lowell, have two children, Amber, 6, and Patrick, 3. Matevich, of Lansing, was bom in South Carolina and has lived all over the United States, coming from a military family. She graduated from Schinck, of Vermontville, Central Michigan University was born and raised in in 1981 and returned to col- was lege and took graduate Jackson, graduating from courses in art education at Jackson High School in 1982. After high school, she attend­ Michigan State University. It is her first year teaching, ed Jackson Community Col­ and Matevich is actually the lege for two years before first through sixth grade art transferring to Western teacher at both Fuller and Michigan University, where Maplewood. Matevich said she graduated 1987 with a she loves art exhibits and bachelor’s degree in English museums. She likes to spend and elementary education. Schinck is the new first time doing outdoor sketches grade teacher at Fuller. and walking on the beach. — SECONO ANNUAL — ALL SPORTS CARD SHOW Saturday, September 24 • 10 to 4 CARPENTER’S DEN BANQUET ROOM, VERMONTVILLE — FREE ADMISSION — Sponsored by: Vermontville Chamber of Commerce Garage Sale HORSE FARM! 40 acres of fenced land ‘JUST LISTED! 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Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11 Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 9 Nashville VFW, auxiliary attend district rally Nashville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8260 numbers and auxiliary attend­ King, Alberta Lewis and 8th District rally at A school of instruction was held for the auxiliary Grand Haven Post No. 2326 Sept. 10. members with dinner served by Post No. 2326. The ed the Members attending were Post Commander Wayne Hill, William Nichols and William Beachnau. Auxiliary members at the rally were President Victoria Banks, Betty Nichols, Alice Pufpaffs mark 60th anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Children are Harold, Clif­ Leroy for August was House in Eaton Rapids. check for $89 was donated. meeting for the men was held at 6 p.m. and the ladies had their meeting in the Elks Hall. On Sept. 13, 8th District President Ruth Pauter attend­ ed the Nashville Auxiliary meeting to inspect the books, floorwork, chairmanships and activities of this group. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Pufpaff will celebrate their 60th ton, Kenneth families. special donated to the VFW National Agnes Hill. and The Pufpaffs were married in Elkart, Ind. in 1928. A lunch was held afterward and a gift was presented to the district president. The local ladies auxiliary of the VFW bingo special for August, $212.50, was given to Nashville/Vermontville Football League. The VFW post bingo Jarrards to observe 50th Lawrence and Mary Jarrard of 9950 S. Clark Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Maple Grove Township Hall in Nashville. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Eugene and Ruth Jarrard of Nashville and Larry and Kay Snowden of Vermontville. The couple also has six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Lawrence Jarrard and the former Mary Fuller were married Oct. 1, 1938, in Bryan, Ohio. They have lived in the Nashville area all their lives. The couple has requested no gifts, only guests' presence on this special day. Buyers' Appreciation Banquet planned by 4-Her's for Sept. 24 The 1988 Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association “Buyers’ Appreciation Ban­ quet” will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. A reception begins at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FFA members by purchasing live and carcass animals at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. Livestock award donators also will be recognized program. For more the banquet in IBUPROFEN TABLETS 200 mg DECONGESTANT TABLETS 50 s Compare to Advil! 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Shoffner is certified by the Deparment of Natural Resources and goes to Hig­ gins Lake every three years to renew his certification and to Saturday, September 24 The Nashville Ambulance Squad OPEN HOUSE at the Nashville Am­ bulance Station, at 324 N, Main St. There will be FREE Blood Pressure, CPR Demo’s, and a demo of the New Automatic DeFibulator which we are interested in purchasing. Hours will be 12:00 to 4:00. THEN: from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance at the V.F.W. in Nashville, address 304 S. State St. Donations will go toward our new DeFibulator $5.00 couple $3.00 single. Music by: Kyle Christopher There will be a 50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes catch up on the latest teaching techniques. A hunter since he was 14, Shoffner has hunted all over southern lower Michigan and has taken 20 whitetail deer and countless geese, ducks, pheasant and other small game. Shoffner also hunts muledeer and elk in Colorado and bear and geese in Canada. The most important func­ tion of the class, Shoffner said, is to teach the kids to be responsible and careful hunters. He gives them in­ struction and hands-on ex­ perience with all types of weapons, including bows, rifles and shotguns. “Depending on the location ofthe class, I like to take them out and see whether they can shoot and teach them how if they can’t,” he said. To aid him in his effort to produce safe and qualified young hunters, Shoffner in­ vites other skilled hunters and outdoorsmen and DNR Con­ servation Officer Brent Willison to speak to his classes. Willison lectured the Maple Valley class on the ethics of hunting. Then he invited ques­ tions from the prospective hunters. When a young hunter asked what one should do if one ac­ cidentally shoots a hen phea­ sant, Willison replied, “Ethically speaking, the pro­ per thing to do is to pick the bird up—don’t leave it. Either ITI MDrLI KE. VVAALI LI EE. 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Large paved barnyard & who has returned to our sales home plus has a many workshop, large throughout, room, yard carpeted is utility nicely land­ scaped and has privacy fence. (N-285) HUBERT DENNIS staff to assist you with your lagoon system. 140 acres till­ real estate needs. Give him a able. Land contract terms. call at the office or at 726^ 0122. 48 (F-230) fWfflSWfllJSatellite Listed at $35,000, con­ Call 852-9301 JOS VMmiNCTOM ST. HX5HVIU.C , HI TWJ Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 11 Vermontville woman to step down as president of Michigan WCTU When Michigan Woman's Christian Temperance Union members gather for the organization's 114th annual convention Sept. 21-22 in Rives Junction, they will select a new president to succeed Mary Smith of Vermontville. Mrs. Smith is stepping down after fulfilling her term as head of the statewide group, long known for its efforts against alcohol, but now expanding its focus to include drugs, tobacco, pornography, child abuse and prostitution. The speaker at the WCTU banquet Wednesday night will be Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood. During Mrs. Smith's presidency, the Michigan WCTU won national awards last month for participation in a reading contest and it won two of the three available blue ribbons in a poster contest. The state organization won the honors in August at the national WCTU convention in California. The WCTU's roots are in the 19th century in a collective effort against alcohol and with its help, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, better known as prohibition, was passed near the end of World War I. The amendment then was repealed in 1933. However, despite the fact alcohol has been legal again for about 55 years, the group continues its crusade. "The thrust of the WCTU has been prevention," said Rachel Mitchell, director of public relations. "They (members) feel it is better to build a fence at the top of the Obituaries Vem L Hilliker HASTINGS - Vern L. Hilliker, Sr., 91, of2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, died Thurs­ day, September 15, 1988 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Hilliker was bom on March 19, 1897 at Barryton, the son of Myron and Mae Belle (Dunn) Hilliker. He was raised in Mecosta County and attended schools there. He was a veteran ofWorld War L serv­ ing in the United States Army. He came to Hastings in March 1987 and had previously lived in the Bloomingdale and Athens areas for many years. He worked in farming and for the railroad for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #68 in Paw Paw. Mr. Hilliker is survived by four daughters, Beatrice Miller and Edith Mayo both of Ft. Worth, Texas, Alice Sachtele- ben of Muskegon and Violet Hilliker of Coldwater; four sons, Vem Hilliker, Jr., ofEast Jordan, Ruehl Hilliker of Philomoth, Oregon, Virtol Hilliker of West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Hervey Hilliker ofHastings; 15 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one daughter, Ila Gates. Full Military Graveside services were held Monday, September 19, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, with the Rev. Robert Mayo and Ft. Custer Honor Guard officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor. ledge than place an ambulance at the bottom. No one ever wants to become an alcoholic. Young people think they can drink sensibly. They don't realize that alcohol destroys the lives of those who use it. The emphasis has been toward education and legislation." The theme of this year’s state WCTU convention, which will be held at the Youth Haven Ranch in Rives Junction, just outside of Jackson, is "Rise Up and Build." The organization contends that alcohol kills 25 people for every one killed by all the illegal drugs combined, yet it is legal. It also holds that tobacco kills 1,000 people every day and abortion kills babies, yet both also are legal. Mitchell said, "If a great new car came out and was far superior to any other model, everyone would want one. But if this car destroyed one of every 10 that drove it, can you picture how fast that car would be outlawed?" We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to October 8, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ ting problems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional infor­ mation. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI (E.O.E.) 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Lion coach Guenther Mittlestaedt said his team’s defense continues to shine in its third straight onetouchdown performance. St. Philip (0-3) fumbled twice and gave up four interceptions. “The defense played well,” Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte e Dish n Dat Mittelstaedt said. “We made a couple late interceptions which kept them from scor­ ing. The fumbles were caused by some hard hits, and the defense put pressure on their quarterback which caused the interceptions. “Any time you go down to St. Philip on a Saturday night and come away with a win, you have to be happy.” Senior defensive back Kevin Stewart picked off a pass and raced 26 yards into the Tiger end zone for the on­ ly TD of the contest. The score came at the 4:21 mark of the first quarter and handed the Lions a 6-0 lead. Maple Valley made it 9-0 on a 22-yard field goal by Mike Everett with 2:55 left in the first half. St. Philip climbed back into the contest with 7:53 left in the game on a three-yard run by John Hayes. But the Tigers were victimized by late in­ terceptions by Matt Forell and Bob Wood as the Lions hung on for the 9-6 victory. St. Philip literally was stuff- Maple Valley's Sean Bitgood (32) and Matt Forell (13) combine to stop St. Philip ballcarrier. ed on the ground. The Tigers rushed for only 33 yards and six first downs, though they did complete 6-of-14 passes for 118 yards. Sean Bitgood had nine tackles to lead Maple Valley while Kevin Pixley and Bran­ don Roscoe had six each. Offensively, Mittelstaedt was less pleased. The Lions rushed for 190 yards, but suf­ fered two fumbles. In addi­ tion, the Lions could pass for only 10 yards on l-of-3 completions. “We seemed to move the ball, we just couldn’t get it in the end zone,” Mittelstaedt said. Cody Mattson led the rushers with 100 yards in 16 carries while Greg Flower chipped in 70 yards on 15 attempts. Mittelstaedt isn’t making an SMAA title predictions as yet, particularly with the tough portion of his team’s schedule on the horizon. The Lions host Bronson this week while traveling to rival Pennfield on Sept. 30. “We’ve been struggling,” he said. “We’ve played good defense, but we need to generate more offense to keep winning. We’ve got some good players on this team, but we’ve got a tough schedule.” More cash for your future.. with UNIVERSAL LIFE For the special times By Dave Liebhauser Q. To subscribe to more than one Satellite channel, will I need different descramblers for each one? Dave: Just one Videocipher descrambler is all it takes to be able to subscribe to your favorite channels. Whether you want one channel or 50 you can get them with the same box. The days of having to stack electronics on the TV, clear to the ceiling, arc gone. 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EVENING CLASSES Maple valley High school • 6-10 p.m. EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 MONDAY Social Studies Office Update WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English TUESDAY Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding and Machine Shop THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Maple valley Community Education MAPLE VALLEY JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL ENROLL NOW! CALL 852-9275 of cash—like buying a home or educating your kids—you need M.V. jayvee football team trounces St. Philip 26-0 After a slow start, the Maple Valley J.V. football team wore down an outmanned St. Philip squad Thursday night 26-0. The Lions got on the board first when Dan Franks took a screen pass and with some fine blocking rambled 70-yards to score. The extra point was missed to make the score 6-0 at halftime. At the 7:15 mark of the third quarter Derek Brown banged in from one yard out of life that require an effective, high-yield cash accumulation plan. A Universal Life policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan will meet the cash and Ron Merrill ran in the ex­ tra point to make the score 14-0. At 10:46 of the fourth quarter, Jason Hoefler went in from the three-yard line and the extra point failed. After a St. Philip fumble, the junior Lions struck again with Matt Carpenter scoring from oneyard out and again the extra point failed making the final score 26-0. The win runs the J.V. record to three wins and zero losses. They will go for their fourth win next Thursday, Sept. 22, at Bronson. Game time will be 7 p.m. Vermontville 5th-6th graders lose 12-8 Twelve points in the fourt quarter helped Woodland sink the Vermontville fifth and sixth grade 12-8. Vermont­ ville scored on an 80-yard drive with the TD and point after touchdown coming from Gabe Priddy. 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For information & registration — 374-4881 (Parent or guardian must be present) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 20, 1988 — Page 13 School Lunch Menus Steve’s Bait Shop takes men’s Class E Championships Steve's Bait Shop of Charlotte won the Men's Class E State Championship Labor Day weekend in Traverse City. They defeated Town Tub of Corunna 4-2 playing a total of 7 games. Steve's qualify for next years State Final in Class D. (Front row L to R) Tom Frantz, Tim Frantz; Mark Shook; (sponsor) Steve Carpenter; Jeff Carpenter; Bob Libey. (Back row L to R) Brad Dow; Todd Frantz; Stu Dickinson; Bob Scott; Jamie Shook; Steve Lake; Jeff Starring; Mark McDaniels. Eighth grade girls basketball team takes first The Maple Valley eighth grade girls basketball team won its first game of the season, defeating Bellevue in a come-from-behind contest last Tuesday, 22 to 21. The Lions were behind at the end ofthe third quarter, 13 to 18, but staged a fourth quarter rally, out-scoring Bellevue 9 to 3. Lori Carpenter’s field goal with eight seconds to go proved to be the winning margin in the game. The Lions were led in scor­ ing by Kelly Eastman with six points, followed by Becky Corkwell and Kim Thompson with four points each, Lori Carpenter and Renee Rosin with three points each, and Mindy Shoup with two points. Lori Carpenter and Kelly Eastman led .the rebounding with eight each. The next games for the eighth graders will be at Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and then on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Hastings. Lion girl eagers drop first SMAA game 44-39 The Maple Valley girls var­ sity basketball team lost its first conference game Wednesday bowing to Pennfield 44-39. A slow start hampered the Lion victory effort. Valley could manage only three points while letting the host Panthers score 14. The Lion comeback was paced by Deanna Hagon who netted eight of her teams 16 second quarter points and put Valley within one point of Pennfield. Lion turnovers made a big difference in the outcome of the game. The Lions played even with Pennfield in the se­ cond half and were tied with 38 seconds to play. But Valley failed to get a shot up on their possession and Pennfield scored on a missed freethrow to seal the victory. Heidi Reese led Valley scorers with 13 including 3-3 pointers a 4 'of 4 at the freethrow line. Deanna Hagon added 12 with 1-3 pointer. The Lions host Olivet this Wednesday. JV game time is 6 p.m. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Need three people to start immed­ iately. National corp, expanding in this area. Potential earnings $300 a week. (E.o.E.) 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Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Sept. 26 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, fresh fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Hot dogs, tater tots, green beans, pears. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, bread/butter, peaches. Thursday, Sept. 29 Spaghetti, rolls/butter, sweet potatoes, cherry cake. Friday, Sept. 30 Hamburgers, potato chips, baked beans, applesauce. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. Vermontville Jr. High records second shutout The Vermontville seventh and eighth upped their record to 1-0-1 with a 20-0 whitewash ofWoodland. Ver­ montville recorded 225 rushing yards with a wellbalanced attack. A team defensive effort was spearheaded by Steve Hopkins with 9 tackles and Carl Mazurek with 6. Scoring for Vermontville were Grant Simpson, Brett Flower, and Scott English. 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One week ago, the Todds celebrated 56 years of mar­ riage and continue to be at the Vermontville United Methodist Church took time Sunday, Sept. 18, to honor Robert and Helen Todd, life­ long residents of rural Vermontville. Ionia County Commissioner Edger Fleetham was in church to present a special tribute from the Michigan State Legislature to the Todds. LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr. • Lake Odessa • 374-4881 • League Bowlers still Needed Monday, 9:00 p.m... 1 Team Women Tuesday, 9:00 p.m........ ........ Mixed Wednesday, 11:30 a.m 2 Women Friday, 10:00 a.m.......... ......... Mixed Friday, 6:30 p.m............ Team Men's VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE center of their families’ ac­ tivities that now includes two children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Helen has been a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church for 69 years and has held nearly every office in the church’s administration. She was an of­ ficer with the United Methodist Women for more than 50 years. She is currently serving as a member of the board of trustees of the church. Robert has been a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church for 66 years, during which time he has served as Sunday school superintendent, member of the board of trustees, and has served on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee and the Building Committee that led the congregation in the building of the new church parsonage in 1984. Robert is currently presi- Remington 12 gauge $^39 Slugs 2%” 1 oz ier box 4m CASH & CARRY While Supplies Last Sale Runs from Sept. 20-26 KL LIME AGRICULTURE news BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 The Historical Society will meet Thursday evening, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. Potluck supper will be followed by a pro­ gram. The Eaton County Historical will be guests that evening. Ruth and Summers have returned from a trip to Eureka, Montana. They visited Mr. Summer’s aunt, Lil Shay. While there, Mi*. — Cash and Carry Only — "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." 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HOMETDWN S’OK CREDIT' dent of the Vermontville Township Library Board and has served on the board for 25 years. He is also a trustee for the Vermontville Historical Society. Vermontville DEADLINE IS SEPT Jea™ LUMBER YARD Rev. Glen Litchfield. HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium Ajr-p--p --lnic---a--t-i-o ---n-- 1-Lite Helen and Robert Todd (center) were honored Sunday at the Vermontville United Methodist Church by Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham and the ^r See us for: • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings Summers went to see the forest fire area. There will be a street dance Saturday evening in downtown Vermontville. Live music begins at 7 p.m. Jim Carpenter of Lewiston Idaho, has seen family and friends here recently. He at­ tended a state highway seminar in Chicago, then spent weekends with ‘ his parents, Elbert Carpenters. The Shetenhelm families had a reunion one rainy Sun­ day recently. The rain didn’t stop them, however, as they moved it from the Lion’s Park to the United Methodist Church Community Room. More than 75 people attended. Mailboxes were damaged on Third Street in Vermont­ ville. It’s a federal offense. Helen and Robert Todd who were married at her parents’ home Sept. 11, 1932 were honored recently. The Todds still live in the same home. Helen’s sister, Wilma Carney, and Robert’s brother, Russel Todd, were their attendants. Helen’s brother Fred Frith was at their wedding and at Sunday’s reception at the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. The Todds have two children, Ruth Ann and Richard; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Claude Van Blarcom is recuperating from a fall down his basement step. Suffered no broken bones, but lots of bruises. Steve and Cindy Turner have a baby boy, born Sept. 16. His name is Justin Michael Turner. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and is 20% inches long. He has a sister, Heather; grandparents Pat Villanueva of Charlotte, Luiz Villanueva of Mulliken and Stephen and Judy Turner of Charlotte. Great-grandparents are Mildred Carter of Vermont­ ville, Leah Turner of Charlotte, Rex and Olga Turner of Lansing, and Leonard and Evelyn Turner who live near Iron Mountain in the Upper Peninsula. Wednesay, Sept. 21, is suplus commodities pickup day at the First Congrega­ tional Church in Vermontville. TOP SOIL ALL SAND BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3’/i miles west of 9 a an. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays m-so open: Pure Raw Fruit Rings HONEY CEREAL is 49 «1S® unclassified Potatoes PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE We service all brands appliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran WE 543-3559 CARRY ... 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Wheatons celebrate 50 years BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 The family of Wayne and Elois Wheaton has rescheduled their 50th anniversary party for Sept. 25 at the American Legion Hall in Charlotte from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. They will repeat their vows at 3 p.m. Friends, relatives and neighbors are cordially invited. No gifts, please. 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan WHEAT The children of Maurice (Stub) and Betty Hummel in­ vite their family and friends to an open house to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration will be at the home of their son, David KARL FORELL 543-2672 • 543-0750 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 114" pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Hummels to celebrate 50th H Certified and Year Out Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 Hummel, 306 W. Casgrove Road, Nashville, from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 8 — Tuesday, September 27, 1988 Principal's program rewards local elementary students* excellence by Mark LaRose Principal Nancy Potter has instituted a new program at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary schools. It is designed to build the children’s self-confidence, encourage success and reward high scholastic achievement. Each week children whd have accumulated ten perfect papers are entitled to bring them to the principal and receive a prize. “lam working closely with the teachers on this to meet the individual child's needs,’’ Potter said. “I realize that what’s perfect for one child may not be perfect for another. In other words, I’m encouraging and accepting work that represents a child’s best efforts.” Potter rewards the fifth- and sixth-grade children’s efforts at Kellogg on Tuesday morn­ ings, the third- and fourth­ graders at Fuller on Thursdays and the first- and second-graders on Fridays. “The children are just beaming with pride when they bring their work,” Potter said. After she looks over the work with the children, they place a sticker next to their name on a chart and get to select their prize. Potter orders the gifts from a novelty catalogue. The children get to chose from yo­ yos, sun visors, jump ropes, plastic dinosaurs, hacky-sacks and whatever other prizes she has ordered. Potter maintains the program at her own expense. ,‘Tm really happy the pro­ gram is such a success because I get to review the work and send it home to the parents, and it keeps me in focus with what’s going on in the classrooms,” she said. Principal Nancy Potter rewards the fine efforts of second graders Eric Kidder and Ron Highlen. Nashville United Way campaign to get underway Sept. 29 Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. will be “kick-off’ time for the Nashville Area United Fund at the Methodist Church Com­ munity House. Chairwoman Mrs. Illa Steward will pass out packets and give information during this time to area volunteers. Coffee and cookies will be served. The soliciation period will end Oct. 15. The United Fund Board of Directors held its annual meeting at the home ofNelson and Geneva Brumm on Aug. 24. Officers elected for the 1987-88 year are president, Edgar Smith; vice president, Wallace Graham; secretary, Delores Knoll; and treasurer, Family and Children’s Ser­ Geneva Brumm. vice, $424; Barry County Other board members in­ Health Service; $424; Barry clude the Rev. Ronald County Commission on Ag­ Brooks, Nelson Brumm, Rick ing, $555; Barry County Guenther, Genevieve Hafner, Child Abuse, $555; Barry Freida Laurent, Gertrude County Hospice, $513; Love, Montgomery, Clara Pennock Inc. $423; Habitat for and Illa Steward. Humanity, $209; and United Disbursements made from Way of Michigan, $500. donations received during the The following volunteers 1987 campaign were as will be canvassing the area: follows: Business District and N. State of Michigan (corp, Main from Washington to dues), $10; postmaster Bridge and Water St. (stamps), $9.90; Salvation Wallace Graham. Army, $200; Nashville Maple Valley Arms - Doris Christmas Baskets, $252; Lit­ Marshall. tle League Baseball, $270; East of Lentz except Maple Little League Football, $270; Valley Arms - Clara Pennock Nashville Girl Scouts, $405; and Gertrude Montgomery. Sherman from Phillips to Lentz and Lentz and Sherman from Main to Phillips and Maple Street Catherine Hess. Washington to Lentz and S. Queen from Washington Rick Guenther. Cleveland Street and Reed to Lentz - Sandy Schaub. S. State from Francis to Casgrove and Casgrove; S. Fuller from Main to Chapel Drive and Fuller Heights Genevieve Hafner. Mason Territory - Evelyn Mason. Barryville Territory - Bea Marshall, Alberta Gardner and Agnes Pufpaff. N. Queen from Washington to River and Gregg to Lentz Cecil Barrett. Elmer Jarvies named Maple Valley's 1988 Homecoming parade 'grand marshals' by Mark LaRose Maple Valley High School seniors Tracy DeGroot and Lisa Corkwell have chosen Gospel music benefit concert set for Oct. 1st Kent Mead of Nashville has organized a gospel music con­ cert to benefit a team of atheletes who suffer from Cerebral Palsy. With the help of the Rev. Steve Reid of Hastings, who will emcee the event, Mead has arranged for five gospel music groups to perform at the Nashville Assembly of God church at 735 Reed St. at 7 p.ni. Saturday, Oct. 1. Like most people afflicted with Cerebral Palsy, Mead has had the disease, which im­ pairs coordination and muscular power, since birth. It is usually caused by brain damage at or before birth and often is crippling. Mead, who is not confined to a wheelchair, leads an ac­ tive life. He is a member of the Battle Creek Bears, a 19-member sports team that competes in Cerebral Palsy Sports, an event similar to the Special Olympics. Mead competes in bicycle races and throws the shot put for the Bears. He said the event is held an­ nually during the third week in May at Eastern Michigan University. “Teams from all over the Kent Mead passes out circulars promoting benefit state compete. There are up­ wards of 2,000 victims of gospel concert Cerebral Palsy competing in Main from Washington to Francis - Nelson Brumm. Middle Street - Illa Steward. State Street - Pat Dies. Brumm Road and North of River - Edna Smith. Phillips Street - Mrs. Larry Gonser. Durkee to Bivins and Fran­ cis and Church streets Delores Knoll. track and field events,” he said. “Every four years Cerebral Palsy Sports has an international event that coin­ cides with the Olympics. This year it will be held in Seoul after the regular Olympics.” Mead, who said he hopes to have a larger turnout ofgospel music enthusiasts at this year’s concert, raised $224 for the Bears at a similar event last year. Featured artists for the special concert will be Ray and Millie Overholt of Battle Creek, Mead’s favorite gospel group. Ray Overholt is known the world over for writing the gospel classics, “Ten Thou­ sand Angels” and “Hallelu­ jah Square.” Reid said, “Ray has a real open heart for people with handicaps.” He also noted that Overholt himself has an artificial eye. Also on hand for the event will be John and Dana Nycamp of Plainwell, who call themselves, “The Gospel Lights.” Rounding out the five-group program will be “The Woodland Singers,” the fami­ ly group “The Stepping Stones” of Romulus and from Merlin, Ontario, “The Switzers,” another family, band. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie of Nashville as the Grand Mar­ shals for this fall’s homecom­ ing parade. DeGroot and Corkwell both are homecoming queen can­ didates and they acted as the student committee in charge of selecting the Grand Marshal. Before arriving at their decision, Degroot said, “We went and talked to students, teachers and people in the community to get ideas and recommendations. ’ ’ ‘ ‘We were looking for people who have been active in the community, and we came up with a list of six or seven can­ didates,” she added. Mr. Jarvie has taught at the high school and was the postmaster in Nashville. Mrs. Jarvie also taught high school. She works on the memorial scholarship committee and is a member of the township council. Rally Round Camp Fire program set for Saturday Barry County Council of Camp Fire, Inc. will be holding a fall kick-off called Rally Round Camp Fire on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Hope Township Hall. Activities start at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner. The event is for all Camp Fire members’ families and anyone who is interested in being in Camp Fire as a youth or leader. The highlight ofthe evening will be a WoHeLo ceremony to honor three youths — Amy Boulter, Tammy. Eichenauer and Vai Oldz — who have earned the highest honor a Camp Fire member can earn. “We are very proud of these young ladies and the achievements they have made,” said Judy Sarver, ex­ ecutive director. Those who attend the event are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table ser­ vice. Hope Township Hall is located about 10 miles south of Hastings on M-43. Camp Fire is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, call Judy Sarver at 945-4257 after 5:30 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 27, 1988 — Vermontville news 3 at 7 p.m. at the library. Hessel and Madelyn Forest attended the funeral of their sister-in-law, Dorothea Forest, who passed away after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Alma. Members of the Vermont­ ville Garden Club have been invited to attend the Oct. 11 meeting of the Olivet Garden Club. The speaker will be from Michigan State Univer­ sity and she will talk about growing and caring for peren­ nial plants. The meeting will be held at the Olivet Community Center at 1 p.m. A baby boy was born to Leia and Chris Lucas Sept. 24. His name is Jared Michael and he weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has a brother. Harvey Douglas. Grandparents are Richard and Ruth Lucas of Lansing and Harvey and Sheila Wyskowski ofVer­ montville. Great grandparents are Charles and Margaret Corbett of Lansing and Donna and Walt Wyskowski of Ver­ montville. Great great grand­ parents are Lottie Corbett of Virginia and Bertha Harmon of Nashville. The Vermontville Women’s Club will meet Monday, Oct. Dressed for the occasion Showing off their garb while taking time off the river and range at the fourth annual Rendezvous and Muzzleloaders shoot in Nashville last weekend were (from left) Brian M. Headley of Covert, Earl D. Chemer of Hickory Corners, Hank Felder of Nashville, Jamie Wright of Gun Lake, and Brian Headley's father, Al. The event attracted its largest audience ever, organizers said, and it included Indians, mountain men, trappers and traders. How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? Adult Education classes have room No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE kzNoProbPerniPejop^' There is still time to enroll in adult education classes of­ fered by Maple Valley Com­ munity Education, officials say. The vocational and high school completion classes began last week, but adults may still enroll. Two computer classes are now being offered because the response was so great. The Tuesday evening class was filled and many more wanted to take the class. A second class then was set for Wednes­ day evenings. This class still has a few more vacancies. There is room in other classes for more students. Daytime and evening sessions are offered. Classes required for a high school diploma are offered, as well as welding, machine shop, woodworking, word processing, accounting and typing. Those interested are urged to call soon, because some of these do not have many places left. Those who would like to enroll in any of these classes may call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. Harold and Deborah Hathaway are wed We, the Tri-Counties Alert 1102 C.B. Club, wish to an­ nounce the beautiful wedding of Harold and Deborah Hathaway. The wedding was held at our Operation Care Site at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Portage Rest Area South on U.S.131. May God bless them both with good health and happiness. Engagements Gaskill - McLeon Raymond and Beth McLeod of Goodrich, and Ervin and Carol Gaskill of Hastings are very proud to announce the engagement of their children, Jan and Robert. Jan is a graduate of Goodrich High School and will receive her degree as a legal assistant from Ferris State University in February, 1989. Robert is a graduate of Hastings High School and will be ■ receiving his bachelor’s University in August, 1989. degree in production manageA July 8, 1989, wedding is ment from Ferris State being planned. Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School...’. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship.... .11 a.m. Evening Service.. .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................ ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Church Service 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 27, W88 — Page 3 Carroll - Scott united in marriage Julie Lorraine Carroll and Brian Aren Scott were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll ofMaple Grove Road, Wrights speak vows Nashville. Brian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Scott of 10398 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville. The Rev. Ron Brooks of Nashville performed the ceremony in the-company of the couple’s immediate families. Jeannette Curtis, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bradley Scott, brother of the groom, served as best man. Serving as flowergirl was Jaime Curtis and ringbearer was Braden Scott. Following the ceremony, there was a reception held at the Maple Leaf Grange in Nashville. Music was provid­ ed by Jeff and Bill Hosmer of Nashville. Attending the guest book was Miss Jackie Carroll, sister of the bride. The wed­ ding cake was served by Con­ nie Scott, sister-in-law of the groom. The couple now resides at 110 Middle St., Nashville. Duke - Tobias exchange vows Tamara Ann and David Timothy Duke were married May 28 at the First Congrega­ tional Church in Battle Creek. Their parents are Ronald and Carol Tobias ofNashville and Tom and Phyllis Duke of Bronson, Mich. The bride’s attendants were her cousin, Lisa Armstrong; maid of honor, Pam Tobias, Jamie Simons, Chantelle Bailey and Vicki Babcock. Micah Tobias, niece of the bride, and Megan Duke, niece of the groom, served as flowergirls. For the best man, the groom chose his brother, Joe Duke of Bronson. Groomsmen were Tim Tobias, Jim Stevens, Bill Lipps and Jim Lipps. Brothers Tom and Dan Duke were ushers. 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We examined many programs available today and feel certain the forethought program is the best. The first step is the most important step. Talk to your funeral director about the choices available to you. Many area residents have already found that planning their funeral at Wren Funeral Homes in Hastings and Nashville has made it easier to get on with the business of life and enjoy their family, work and friends. Sincerely, David C. Wren, President Wren Funeral Homes, Inc. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, September 27, 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the past... by Susan Hinckley Nashville's Kellogg school addition finally comes to be back in 1936 Following is the concluding installment of a four-part series of articles telling how Nashville’s 1936 Kellogg school addition came to be. The idea of expanding the village's overcrowded school was launched in 1924 by Nashville News Editor Len W. Feighner and School Supt. George E. Bersette, but tax­ payers repeatedly turned down various bonding pro­ posals on the issue throughout the 1920s. The involvement of W. K. Kellogg in Nashville’s pro­ posed school expansion first surfaced in the fall of 1930. In the issue of Nov. 27, The Nashville News printed a story headlined: “Nashville Gets Fine School Proposition - W. K. Kellogg of Battle Creek Makes an Offer That Seems Very Favorable.” The article pointed out that the local board of education had learned that the Battle Creek cereal maker had become “deeply interested in the question of general educa­ tion” and was desirous of len­ ding assistance to a few school districts that were con­ templating building new schoolhouses or adding to pre­ sent facilities. The Nashville board got in touch with Mr. Kellogg and found that he wanted the schools of a township to join in “one good school where Agriculture, Manual Training, Domestic Science and Business were so taught as to be worth while to tlie student, thus fitting him to earn a living after graduation.” Kellogg agreed to pay onethird the cost of the building and equipment, and more in other ways, noted The News. The school board arranged a meeting with officers of several other districts at which a representative of the State Dept, of Education, a representative of Kellogg, and an architect would explain the schools at Middleville, Delton and Olivet. proposal. In 1936, through a joint effort of the federal government and the Kellogg Foun­ On April 16, 1936, The In effect, the plan would dation of Battle Creek, Nashville finally acquired an addition to its overcrowded have meant a gift of $35,000 News reported, “The 1902 schoolhouse, at right in photo. The massive columned entryway to the addi­ to the local district, but would Nashville project is farther ad­ tion became the school's new "front door," and a favorite backdrop for school require that first a con­ vanced at this time than most group photos. The school now fronted Queen Street, instead of Washington. The solidated school district be of the other projects in the popular gymnasium-auditorium can be seen extending outward at left in this state.” formed. The concrete foundations Opponents of the Kellogg 1950s photo. Consolidation of rural school districts was enhanced by Nashville's plan raised the question of and the concrete room, which expansion. legality of the proceedings, was over the underground but in a January 1931 election, coal room, were practically affairs, the new auditorium electors of the Nashville W. the Nashville community for voters approved the formation completed, and the concrete was a welcome addition to the K. Kellogg school district (the many years. In 1963, voters in of a Castleton Township flooring was in place for all community. new name of the school Nashville and Vermontville School Board, comprised of the classrooms, halls and of­ - Therefore, it was with system) “voted Friday night agreed to consolidate to form fice, and toilets on the first much excitement that The at the schoolhouse to give the the Maple Valley School E. H. Lathrop, Dr. W. A. Vance, Dr. Orville Mater, S. floor. Workmen were about to 'News announced on May 7, board of education authority District. A new junior-senior W. Smith and Frank C. start laying brick, in crews of 1936: “The (school) building to enter into contracts with high school was built about Lentz. In support of the plan, up to ten men, while elec­ will not be completely finish­ outside districts for transpor­ midway between the two News editor Feighner cited trical, heating and ventilating ed for commencement, but the tation and. instruction of towns. In 1966 the old 1902 portion the “excellent consolidated contractors were carrying out contractor’s representative pupils, to purchase such buses school that has been in opera­ their work, along with the said it would be possible to as are needed, and borrow of Nashville’s former tion at Woodland for a general contractors. Supt. W. hold exercises in the new money sufficient for such schoolhouse was razed, leav­ ing the Kellogg addition stan­ number of years.” The bon­ D. Wallace wrote regular auditorium May 29.” business.” ding issue would follow. weekly progress reports on Thus, consolidation at ding on its own. Today it still Two weeks later, however, But opponents won out. On the building project for just one day before the big Nashville was officially laun­ serves, now as a middle April 9, 1931, The News publication in The News. event, The News regretfully ched, but that is another story. elementary school in the reported that the new When completed, the reported that the contractors The Kellogg addition served Maple Valley system. Castleton Township Con­ Kellogg addition to “who have put forth every solidated School Board had Nashville’s 34-year-old possible effort to have the been dissolved and “the schoolhouse would add seven auditorium completed to a former school boards of the modern, fireproof usable point in the construc­ village and township districts classrooms, a new office, a tion, have been unable to br­ will be given their books and gymnasium-auditorium with ing things around.” monies and will function stage and balcony, lockers, The school board was com­ again, pending a decision dressing and shower rooms, pelled to make a last-minute Several enrichment classes strategies, a good knowledge from the state supreme court plus a boiler, coal, and equip- change in plans. Nashville’s regarding the proposed and ment storage areas. offered by Maple Valley of the basics could put fun 1936 high school commence­ contested consolidated On Sundays in the spring ment would be held instead at Community Education are back into photography. Jim township school under the and summer of 1936, it was the Methodist Church. Hammond of Nashville will beginning soon. Kellogg Foundation plan.” A genealogy class will be the instructor. not unusual to see upwards of “It’s a disappointment for Ironically, it took the Great 100 local residents touring the everyone,” noted The News. begin Wednesday, Sept. 28. A one-evening program on Depression to finally bring school site to inspect the pro­ Construction ofthe addition Those who want to trace their wills and trusts will be offered Nashville’s controversial gress of the building. Folks finally was completed the se­ ancestors or find out how their Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. school expansion proposal to seemed most impressed by the cond week of September family fits into American Ronald Boldt of Waddell and reality! It was an impressive spacious gymnasium­ 1936, and it was the Class of History may find this class Reed in Lansing will conduct addition built by a joint effort auditorium, which would the program. particularly interesting. 1937 that became the first to ofthe federal government as a serve as a much-needed center graduate in the new An upholstery class also is A beginning photography Public Works Administration of community activities. class will be held Tuesday scheduled to begin Monday, auditorium. project and the Kellogg Prior to the school addition, About the time the school evenings, beginning Oct. 4. Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. This class Foundation. the nearby Methodist Church expansion was nearing com­ Participants will learn that will be taught by Paul Cooper Bids were let in late 1935, or the 1876 opera house had pletion in May, there was a understanding their cameras of Nashville. and by January 1936 excava­ been pressed into service for renewed interest in consolida­ and knowing the fundamentals All classes will be held at tion had begun on the site such occasions, including tion of the rural districts into can bring a new “light” to the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High north of Nashville’s 1902 high school commencement the village school system. their photos. This course will School. schoolhouse, on the adjoining exercises. Now, with the old People living in those districts show participants how to lay For more information, or to residential lots, which had opera opera house house in in serious circulated petitions supporting the groundwork, and how to enroll, call Maple Valley been acquired after a bitter disrepair, soon to be razed, consolidation, and they were choose the best film and Community Education at battle started some 10 years and the 1881 Methodist signed by a majority of voters equipment to capture their 852-9275. earlier. Other PWA-Kellogg Church no longer large in six of the 11 districts. favorite subjects. With to­ projects under way in this sec­ enough to hold the ever­ day’s high-tech cameras and On September 16, 1937, tion at the same time were increasing attendance at such The News reported that the competitive marketing Enrichment classes to start atM.V. soon Extension homemakers seek new members Senior class plays were presented— The stage in the new gymnasium-auditorium was a welcome asset to a community that had recently lost use of its old opera house, where not only traditional presentations but also basketball games had been staged. g. The new facilities,, in addition to sports p activities,, served well for many y school-community y events,, i cluding commencement, plays, dinners, dances, etc. The above photo is believed to be the Class of 1947 presenting their senior class play, some 10 years after the new building was completed. With the new addition came a new name: Nashville Kellogg High School. The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers is in­ viting anyone to join one of its 14 study groups, county wide. As each study group meets on a monthly basis, members will have an opportunity to socialize with neighbors and at the same time develop skills and gain knowledge through informally taught educational programs. Eaton Extension Homemakers is an organiza­ tion that strives to develop members so they,,, in turn, can maintain or improve their quality of family life. This fall, the different study groups are offering a chance for potential members to at­ tend one of their monthly meetings. Those interested in attending may contact Brenda Veddar in Vermontville at 543-0002. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 27, 1988 — Page 5 Latest contributions to Putnam Public Library building fund The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Lee Christopher, by Harold and Bessie Stewart, and Bob and Duska Brumm. In memory of Howrd Belson, by Terry and Sandra Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Haywood, Paul L. DeWitt Jr., M.D., Ruth E. Belson, Clare Rundle, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Haskins, Don and Joan Haywood, Mae Shultz, Jim and Marge Mulder, and Lawrence and Della Keeler. In memory of Doris Ran­ dall, by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse Jr., Emily Dowsett, Dessa (Hecker) Handel, Car­ son and Dorothy Ames, Lorin and Dorothy Garlinger, Nashville blood drive nets 58 pints for Red Cross Teaching someone how to save a life Emergency Medical Technician Pat Powers teaches cardio-pulmonary rescusciation (CPR) to his son, Tom and his friend, Kevin Aspinall, during the Emergency Medical Services open house last Saturday in Nashville. The open house served as a fund-raiser for emergency medical services to buy a defibrillator machine. Maple Valley FFA plans activities 1 * ■■ I, tail (tail ■ 'i item Ml ‘Kam: it tadiadltta ■t fata, ta.1 »ip tn iKHijriiia ft 21 fill ija I 0 (itaMB! ■® OltEfe ki kh'pM l ■ 0 itak ate Uta<i^' Uta g i zta'#^ ■■ J The Maple Valley Future Fanners of America members held their first meeting of the 1988-89 school year Wednes­ day, Sept. 7, called to order by President Eric Bignail. The first item on the agenda was the nominations for the junior officers and it was decided they would be elected at a vote in the next meeting. Next was the election of a newivice president, due to last year’s vice president moving from the district. Kevin Stewart and Rick Merril both ran for the position. The new 1988-89 vice president is Kevin Stewart. The chapter is planning a softball tournament for Sun­ day, Sept. 18. Three area school’s FFA chapters will be participating, including Lakewood, Hastings and Charlotte. They all will com­ pete for the tournament trophy. The chapter again is taking 10 members to the annual Kansas City convention. President Bignall, along with 16 16 16 other members of the chapter went to the school board to ask for the use of the school van for the trip again this year. The school board agreed unanimously. The Maple Valley delega­ tion will leave Nov. 7 and return home on the 13th. To help defray the costs of the convention, the chapter again will have a raffle. Prizes will be a half side of pork, cut and wrapped, for first and second places. This hog will be raised by the FFA chapter. Third and fourth prizes will be 15 to 20 pounds of sirloin strip steaks. Fifth and sixth places will win 15 to 20 pounds of turkey. The chapter is planning to by Mark LaRose Maple Valley Community Education Director Kay Hart- 16 16 16 16 16 Extensa horned 16 5 oe# fyou see this fellow 16 on 16 16 16 September 29th wish him a 16 ...16 HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday, We Love Ya! Mom, Dad, Sisters “3” and families 16 16 16 16 Kalamo Methodist Chicken Supper Sept. 29, 1988 • 5-7 p.m. MENU: Fried Chicken, Biscuits and Gravy, Mash­ ed Potatoes, Squash, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Homemade Pies. 16 16 16 gallon pin, while Debra Desrochers got her two-gallon pin. Faith Schilz, Mario Moreno, Diana Hansen and Richard Osborne donated blood for the first time. Also helping and supporting the drive were the United Methodist Church, the Church Ladies and Men and Dave Liebhauser and the Lions'Club. with the cut or style ( Just for you It's here at the Village Hair Port CALL KAY at Maple Valley Adult Education to find out about vocational skills classes. 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Call for appointment.. 726-0257 — JODI IS BACK — • 852-9275 • (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726- 0555 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNn STReeT MeRMortTMUie. miCHiCAn 49096 mshmiilc (517) 852-1717 OPEN HOUSE! New class hours scheduled at Thornapple Adult Center »■ i.'J| ■ complete laying of the cement floor of the barn Saturday, Sept. 24. The chapter once again is planning to have a hay ride and hot dog roast. The activity was referred to the recreation committee, which will plan the event. The chapter set the meeting dates for the rest of the 1988-89 school year. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. The chapter also will be host for the annual FFA Update this fall. Update is a meeting in which all ofthe region’s chapter officers get together and discuss changes on the state level and the dates of state and regional events. The blood drive held at the United Methodist Church in Nashville Aug. 23 produced 58 units of blood for the American Red Cross. Sue Fawley, co-chair for the Nashville Chapter, offered her appreciation to all the donors who supported the blood drive. “These men and women have given a precious part of their lives to help restore good health to others,” she said. Fawley also expressed her appreciation to the 27 Red Cross volunteers who helped staff the blood drive. “These volunteers register donors, .prepare blood bags, made phone calls, serve the refreshments and make cookies,” she explained. Blood donors who received their one-gallon pins included Jan Mittelstaedt, Bryan Rockford and Diane Heyboer. Harold Stewart and Mildred Latta each received a three- Nelson and Geneva Brumm, Gayion and Marie Fisher, Donald and Larry Fields, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman. In memory of Alton Barnes by Carson and Dorothy Ames. In memory of Lloyd Wilcox by Gayion and Marie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman, Dessa (Hecker) Handel, Carson and Dorothy Ames and Helen Huwe. In memory of Earl Knoll by Carson and Dorothy Ames. Donations to the fund to add a proposed children’s wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and ofthose named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. zler has started a new pro­ gram at the Thomapple Lake Estates Adult Learning Center to help meet the scheduling heeds of adult students. In the past, one class was taught four days a week at the Learning Center, which is located in the Thomapple Estates Community Building. This year, however, the hours have been expanded to better accommodate the students. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the program will be flexi­ ble. Hartzler said, “Students can come at any time now,” she said. However, students studying to earn their high school diplomas must be at the center for 3!6 hours per day, so they should arrive in time to com­ plete this requirement by 3:30. Betty Heidt of Hastings has been hired by the Ionia, Lakewood, Maple Valley Community Education Con­ sortium to teach at the Thor­ napple arid Carlton Center educational facilities. ----- ADULTS-----LEARN TO READ Cali... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 U SUN., OCT. 2, 2-4 p.m. Located 5 miles SW of Hastings on M-43 to Podunk Lake Road & 'A mile east. ‘Great lakefront cottage for only $45,900 ‘Land contract terms *5 lots included! (M-23) ‘LOVELY brick two story with a brick double garage ‘Large living room with fireplace, dining room and first floor laundry ‘Super shaded lot ‘Be sure to see this special property! 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Maple Valley coach Guen­ ther Mittelstaedt, however, thoughts of any champion­ ships are far from his mind. “The thing I’m most happy about is that we’re 4-0,” he said. It looked for much of Fri­ day’s game that Mittelstaedt wouldn’t be making such a statement. The Lions trailed 3-0 after a 21-yard field goal by John Ganton with 6:23 left in the game. Sports But the Lions took posses­ coughed up the ball six times. sion of the ball at the Bronson Mittelstaedt acknowledged 35 with just over five minutes that the turnovers crippled his remaining, and five plays later team. “I think so,” he said. “Our Cody Mattson bulled over from the five. Mike Everett line blocked well, but we had kicked the extra point with trouble hanging onto the ball. “The effort was there, we 2:50 left. The key play in the drive was 21-yard pass from just made a lot of mistakes. I thought the defense played a Matt Forell to Sean Bitgood. Maple Valley received the good game.” The Lion defense, which clinching break when Bronson fumbled at its own 25 on the has allowed only three next series. Three plays later touchdowns all year, kept the Ryan Hickey salted the game Vikings to only 50 yards on away with a three-yard run. the ground and 20 through the Again Everett added the extra air on a meager 3-of-15 pass­ point, this time with only 1:25 ing effort. Greg Flower had 16 tackles to go in the contest. It wasn’t a shining effort by for Maple Valley, Bitgood 11, the Lion offense, which Brandon Roscoe 10 and Kevin Pixley seven. Maple Valley finished with 168 yards on the ground and 41 in the air. Mattson led the rushers with 131 yards on 22 carries. p.m. There will not be a J.V. The Lions travel to Penncontest against Springfield. field this week. Maple Valley Lions top Olivet 47-34 in girls basketball The Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team got back on the winning track Wednes­ day by defeating league rival Olivet 47-34. The host Lions needed strong fourth quarter play to overcome the Eagles. Tur­ novers by Valley helped keep the contest close through three quarters. Then Deanna Hagon scored 8 of her game high 16 points in the final minutes and sophomore Tammy Ashley hit 3 of 4 key free-throws to lift Valley to its final victory. Karris True added 12 points for the Lions and pulled down 15 rebounds. Tammy Ashley grabbed 12 rebounds to go with her 7 points. Deanna Hagon had 6 steals. The Lions travel to Hopkins on Monday and host league­ rival Springfield on Wednes­ day. The home varsity game on Wednesday will begin at 7 Pets BEAGLE PUPPIES AKC Championship blood line, $150 each. 517-543-5525 after 6pm. We would like to Welcome Anne Woodman To our staff Anne will be here Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 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Thursday, the Lions were again on the road, playing at Hastings, and coming home with a hard fought victory Last minute TD defeats Vermontville Jr. High A Sunfield TD with less than a minute to play handed the Vermontville seventh and eighth graders their first defeat of the season 14-8. The team is now 1-1-1. The of­ fense was led by Scott English (36 yards - 1 TD) and Grant Simpson (29 yards), Brett Flower and English led the defense with 10 and 8 tackles respectively. over the Saxons, 31 to 25. Leading the Lions in scoring was Becky Corkwell with 15 points. Others contributing in scoring for the Lions were Kim Thompson with 6 points, Samantha Hughes with 4 points; and, Kelly Eastman, Renee Rosin, and Cassie Appelman with 2 each. Leading the rebounders were Kelly Eastman with 11 and Jennifer Phenix with 9. The victory over Hastings raised the Lions’ record to 2 wins and 1 loss. This week, the Lions will travel to Lake Odessa on Tuesday and Olivet on Thursday. SPEND GET Lions jayvee football team blasts Bronson 42-6 The Maple Valley jayvee football team ran its record to 4-0 with a 42-6 win Thursday night over a mistake prone Bronson squad. Ron Merrill opened the scoring with a 17-yard run in the first quarter and also ran in the extra points to give the Lions an 8-0 advantage. In the second quarter the Lions broke the contest open with Ron Merrill going in from two yards out and nine yards, Scott Castelie scoring on a 12 yard run and Dan Franks run­ ning in a two point extra point to make the score 28-0 at halftime. In the third quatter, Dan Franks hit paydirt on a 20 yard run and Matt Carpenter 25* *122.73 Just send us your check by mail — postage will cost 25c. Our savings account pays yougO/0 on $2,000 minimum, scored on a well executed reverse of 26 yards. Aaron Patrick ran in the extra point to complete the Lions scoring. Bronson finally punched a touchdown in the fourth quarter to make the final score 42-6. The Lion defense dominated the contest recovering five Viking fumbles and picking off two passes to set up several scor­ ing opportunities. The offense managed to overcome troublesome penalties and grind out 225 yards on the ground and 75 through the air. The next game for the team will be at home against always tough Pennfield on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. >n $5,000 and you get instant liquidity. Accounts are fully insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC. Why settle for less??? Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here’s my check and completed coupon. I understand you will telephone me to acknowledge receipt and to complete the account opening. Mr/Mrs/Ms Jointly with Nashville blasted 34-0 by Hastings Nashville seventh and eight graders tie with Hastings Nashville’s seventh and eighth grade football team came from behind Saturday to play for a tie with a very determined Hastings- team. Scoring for Nashville were Tom Snyder, Niki Grinage and Tony Hansen. Greg Garn drove the offense to some key Address City plays from the quarterback position. Jim Clark, Kyle Neff and Ben Ashley lead the defense to keep Nashville 5-0 won record. On Oct. 1 the team will play Saranac away and finish the season with Vermontville at home on Oct. 10. Nashville 5th and 6th grade football was defeated by Hastings 34-0 last Saturday. Nashville is now 1 and 2 on the year. Their next game is Satur­ day, Oct. 1st against Saranac at Saranac. Game time is 5 p.m. ADULTS Earn your high school dip­ loma FREE of charge. Call... Maple Valley Adult Education • 852-9275 • Please call me at this No.: DISCOVER A GEM OF SAVINGS Vermontville fifth and sixth win first game DIMET APP HELP SUPPORT MEALS ON WHEELS The Vermontville fifth and sixth grade posted their first win of the year at Sunfield. Their record is 1-2. A game winning performance was turned in by Gabe Priddy. CLEARANCE...Black & Decker radial arm saw. $200: 1988 Z BAN ROLL-ON 1.5 OZ. 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Murine Tronolane 219 219 Main Main St., St., Nashville Nashville •• 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 27, 1988 — Page 12 Minutes of Regular Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE September 8, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held September 8, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:00 p.m. Present were: John Hughes, Ted Spoelstra, Sue VanDerske, Carl Tobias, Ray Hinckley and Forrest Burd. Absent: Larry Filter. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Spoelstra, supported by VanDerske to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of the August 25, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. Communications: A letter was received from the Department of Labor along with the General Rules of the Barrier Free Design Board. A letter was received from Centel Cable Televi­ sion Company which advised that the new rate for TMC and Showtime will be $9.50 each. The sugges­ tion was made that a citizens committee be set up to review the Cable Television^ franchise and possibly work with the Committee that has been formed in Hastings. Persons interested in serving on such a committee need to submit their names to the Village Hall by September 22, 1988 at 5:00 p.m, The attached bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to allow the COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK ] and RUST REPAIR I Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — I 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday September Bills as listed and have orderd drawn on the Treasure for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. The August DPW report was received and accepted. Audience Questions: Mr. Moon voiced a complaint regarding the une­ qual police enforcement of the Village's ordinance prohibiting the storage of inoperative motor vehicles and dismantled machinery and equipment. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Burd to take bids for uniform rental for DPW employees. Bids to be received by September 22, 1988. Uniforms for A.A.R.P. employees will continue to be purchased as in the past. All ayes. Motion carried. It was reported that Leon Frith is back to work on a limited basis after back surgery. Randy Betts is off work for the next two to six weeks as he is recovering from knee surgery. Larry Corkwell will be on vacation. In light of these circumstances, Trustee Hinckley asked the council's permission to hire Arden Schantz on a part-time basis, if needed for the next few weeks. The council approved this request and stated that $8.00 an hour should be of­ fered as a wage with no benefits. President Hughes requested the October 13th meeting be moved to October 6th at 7:00 p.m. and the October 27th meeting be changed from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Burd to make said changes. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Burd to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned 7:47 p.m. September 22, 1988 John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk September 1988 Bills General Fund Expenditures General Gov't. Michigan Bell.......... $52.74 Maple Leaf Florist 17.75 Nashville Lions Club 18.00 Foote, Iles & Lloyd CPA's 4,920.00 Arrow Uniform 13.45 Consumers Power 40.37 Consumers Power 98.16 Quill Corp ..49.86 Xerox 75.00 Jackson Nat'l Life 902.56 Municipal Health Services 2,061.34 American Bankers Life..174.45 TOTAL 8,423,68 Police Power Shell.......... Arrow Uniform J.W. Ryan Consumers Power Michigan Bell .. Kent Oil Co TOTAL 17.00 16.65 43.00 72.33 37.37 462.83 649.18 Parks Nashville Hardware TOTAL 23.09 23.09 Regular Minutes BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Office/Jr.-Sr. H.S. Library Monday, Sept. 12, 1988 — 7:00 p.m. Present: Wm. Flower, S. Knoll, Student Rep, D. Hawkins, R. Ewing, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, Sr., C. Wolff, J. Brumm. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower in the Administration Building and a roll call vote was taken for attendance. The meeting was moved to the Jr.-Sr. High School to accomodate the large number pre­ sent. Reconvened at 7:13 p.m. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the special meeting minutes of August 23, 1988 with correction to item #10: "Nays: Flower and Stewart." Ayes: All. Minutes approved as corrected. 3. Bills: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the passing on bills payable from General Fund in the amount of $135,518.82. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 4. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: August 12, $15,314.46; August 26, $22,043.45; September 9, $145,824.41. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Communications: The following communica­ tions were read: —Thank you note from Maplewood teacher Vicki Williams for the contribution in memory of her father. —Thank you note from American Legion Post 222 in appreciation of the band marching in the Memorial Day services. —Letter signed by 26 staff members at Fuller Elementary in support of the Board's decision to employ Nancy Potter as Fuller/Kellogg Principal. —Letter from Barry/Eaton Health Department advising there were no organic materials in the water sample tested and offered other recommendations for change at the bus garage. This matter was referred to the Facilities and Equipment Committee. —Letter from Lucinda Martin dated Sept. 12, Continued on next page— Library Nashville Hardware Hometown Lumber TOTAL 22.84 Yard 309.96 332.80 Garage NoTHwrlbfr Quad Deal. Pioneer Consumers Power Co Consumers Power Co TOTAL 59.50 47.40 6.52 113.42 Equipment Nashville Hardware 15.30 Hometown Lumber Yard..2.75 Power Shell 30.00 Maple Valley Equipment ............237.70 Bob’s Service Shop 6.65 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 255.74 TOTAL 548.14 Nothin’ Down, Nothin’ To Pay ’Til ’89. TOTAL GENERAL FUND EX­ PENDITURES $10,090.31 TEMPORARY JOBS AVAILABLE Food Processing Plant We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to October 8, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ ting problems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional infor­ mation. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI (E.O.E.) Locally Administered Streets Consumers Power Co.l ,198.57 TOTAL 1,198.57 PARTS & SERVICE Water Department Nashville Hardware 36.58 Hometown Lumber Yard.16.99 Michigan Bell 99.94 TOTAL 153.51 • SALES REVSICE L • SERVICE We service all brands Sewer Department Nashville Hardware 11.87 Maple Valley Concrete...20.60 Sybron 186.60 Consumers Power 966.42 Mace Pharmacy Inc 7.18 Arrow Uniform Rental... 13.18 Hach 228.10 TOTAL 1,433.95 The’’89 Suzuki Quads are here. And now, you can get one with no monthly payments until January ’89.* Check out the full line of '89s, like the fun-loving QuadSport 80, the rugged F250 and hardhard­ working 4WD. And this fantastic deal is also good on our '88 Quads. Nothin’ down. Nothin’ to pay till ' '89. See your participating dealer for details.The Suzuki Nothin' To It Quad Deal. Get there before there’s nothin' left. You have nothin’ to e| |y| |y | lose, and everything to gain by saying. .."RightOn, Suzuki." 'Offergood with approved Suzuki credit. 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Cochran Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges TOTAL .SEPTEMBER BILLS $13,356.20 MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! : BINGO J! ! MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 £ ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■« 543-3559 WE CARRY ... 1.90 381.56 96.40 479.86 BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 <SFLpplian,ce 543-8332 Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS *• GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced, Reliable & Returnable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 27, 1988 — Page 13 1988 advising she is not pursuing further litigation at this time. 6. Supt. Report: The superintendent's report was read by Mr. Wolff. 7. Citizen's Advisory: Mrs. Lynn Mengyan, Co­ chairperson of the Citizen’s Advisory Facilities & Equipment Committee, presented their com­ mittee's results of their research and investiga­ tion concerning the space problem within the elementaries. The committee's recommenda­ tions were referred to the Board Facilities and Equipment Committee for further review. President Flower thanked and congratulated the Citizen's committee for a job well done. 8. Rules for Athletics: Parent Doug Ayars expressed his concerns regarding one of the rules pertaining to student athletes and recent circumstances regarding a pending suspension of his daughter. Athletic Director Ed Sampson also explained the events leading up to the suspension of Lisa Ayars and passed out the athletic rules to the Board. After discussion and comments were heard, a motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Stewart the athletic policy be referred to the Board Athletic Committee and that we revoke the suspension of Lisa Ayars. A roll call vote was taken for clarification: Ayes: Hawkins and Stewart. Nays: Viele, Brumm, Ewing, Pino and Flower. Motion failed. Motion made by Pino, supported by Hawkins to revoke the suspension of Lisa Ayars. Roll call vote: Ayes: Pino, Stewart and Hawkins. Nays: Viele, Ewing, Brumm and Flower. Motion failed. Motion made by Ewing, supported by Stewart that the Board Athletic committee review the student athletic rules. Ayes: All. Motion car­ ried. The suspension of Lisa Ayars stands and the policy will be reviewed. 9. Operation Budget: The Finance Committee has met regarding a proposed operational budget for the 88-89 school year and another commit­ tee meeting will be established prior to the October regular board meeting. 10. Contract - A. Toutant: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to extend a (two year probationary) teaching contract to Amy Tou­ tant to teach sixth grade at Maplewood for the 88-89 school year, salary $16,640. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 11. FFA National Convention: FFA officer Eric Bignail spoke on behalf of the FFA requesting approval to attend the national convention in Kansas City November 7-13. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Swinson and the FFA officers' request to attend the National meeting in Kansas City November 7-13. They will be using the school van. Ayes: All. Motion carried. President Flower congratulated the FFA and Mr. Swinson for doing a tremendous job. 12. Principal F/K: Mrs. Sallie Jo Affolder stated she agreed with the comments made in Lucinda Martin's letter regarding the principalship at Fuller/Kellogg, however, she will continue to explore the options that are available to her. 13. Graduation Requirements: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart that the Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, certifies that it will comply with the provisions below for the school year 1988-89 to receive state funding Dish ’ii Dat Q. My friend has a 4-year-old satellite system. It’s so complicated he still has trouble understanding it. Why should watching TV be so much trouble? Dave: Yes, some satellite systems are hard to work. But they don’t need to be. I recommend the ECHOSTAR because it is the most advanced system AND it’s the easiest to use. You do everything from the comfort of your chair! SEE HOW AFFORDABLE GREAT TV CAN BE! Send YOUR questions to your Satellite Professionals PHONE — 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays through Section 21, State Aid Act, in the amount of $30.00 supplement per student. The Board will require pupils to have com­ pleted as a condition for graduation in 1988-89 all of the following: (I) a total of ten years of English or communication skills, mathematics, science, and social science, with not less than two years of each subject; (2) one year of health or physical education, or both; (3) one year of fine or performing arts, or of vocational education or practical arts, or any combination thereof; and (4) one semester of computer education or the equivalent, as approved by the Department. Ayes: All. Motion carried. The motion was repeated. 14. Class Size: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart that the Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, certifies that it will comply with an average class size of not more than 25 pupils for kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade taken collectively enabling the school district to receive an additional $14.00 per pupil under Section 21, State School Aid Act of 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 15. Fleet Insurance: The following fleet insurance bids were opened: Farm Bureau, Basic $8,935.26, Alternate A $620.80 additional, Alternate B $102.40 additional; State Farm, Basic $10,138.63, Alternate A $10,492.51, Alternate B $127.47, Alternate C $9,899.41. MASB SET-SEG, Basic $9,694.00 ($500 comp./ col.) After Mr. Wolff and Mr. Aldrichreviewed the insurance bids, a motion was made by Hawk­ ins, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and accept the low bid from Farm Bureau Insurance (Hastings). Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion made by Viele, supported Stewart to approve Sue Bahs' recommendation and do not have a deductible for comprehension on driver education cars the summer of 1989. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 16. Bid - Bus 77B: Secretary Brumm opened the bid which had been received for the used Interna­ tional School Bus 77-B: Monroe Combs, Weslaco, TX 78596, $l ,059.75. There were no bids received for the used 1972 Ford van. Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to accept the bid from Monroe Combs to purchase bus 77-B in the amount of $1,059.75. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 17. In-Service: Motion made by Pino, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and revise the school calendar scheduling an in-service the afternoon of October 12, 1988, related to the school improvement program; school will not be in session in the p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 18. MASB Fall Conference: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to ask Beatrice Pino to represent the Maple Valley School Board as the official voting delegate at the Michigan Association of School Board fall conference October 7-9. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 19. Committee Reports: Finance Committee repor­ ted they had met regarding the operational budget and as stated earlier , they will meet again prior to the October meeting. 20. Policy - Special Meeting: The policy committee met and recommended a special board mee­ ting be established to enable Mr. Robert Funk of M.A.S.B. to attend and assist the Board in reviewing and updating policies. Motion made by Stewart, supported by Pino to appoint Dave Hawkins to contact Mr. Robert Funk of the M.A.S.B. and set up a date (9/19, 9/26, or 10/3) for Mr. Funk to attend a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board concerning policy. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 21. Asbestos: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to designate Gerald Aldrich as Asbestos Control Program Manager. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 22. Asbestos - Inspection: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the extension request by Trust Thermal for the completion of the asbestos inspection and management plan. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 23. Student Council: The Board gave recognition to the Student Council for their recent contribu­ tion at the Jr.-Sr. High School for computer "tie-in" allowing for improved computer capa­ bilities. 24. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, suppor­ ted by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:52 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Dave says: we will open every Tuesday 8 p.m SALES DEPT. NLY 1985 GMC S Jimmy V-6, auto, p/steering & brakes, AM/FM stereo, tilt, cruise, air, excellent condition, $9OEft red and silver................................................ * ftfdU 1985 OLDS Calais Supreme TEC. 4 eng., auto., p/steering, p/brakes, ice cool air, tilt, cruise, stereo, one owner, $ "9 O very clean....................................................... * , ZiOU 1985 DODGE Colt 4-Dr. Auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM w/tape, D.L. pkg.............. REDUCED REDUCED $500 *O3OU 1985 DODGE D-150 1/2 Ton Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 engine, p/s, p/b, auto.................................. * dJ/OU 1988 CHEV S-10 Shortbox, 4 cyl., 5 speed, red in color, 13,000 miles, factory warranty 1983 BUICK Regal 2-Dr. V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM stereo, sharp, clean car............. 030 v *$4/|3QOEUft 1986 BUICK LeSabre 2-Dr. Auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, many other $Q/| Eft options, one owner....................................... *040U 1985 OLDS Delta 88 4-Dr LS Brghm V-8, auto., p/b, p/s, A/C, with full power....................................................... SlflE 1983 CHEV Celebrity 4-Dr. V-6 cyl., auto., p/b, p/s, $ VOEft A/C, clean.......................................................*O3OU 1985 chevy 1/2 Ton Pickup Scottsdale, V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, low mileage, excellent shape......................... Eft O33U 1981 FORD Thunderbird Auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM, sharp. Last chance, next stop car auction. $ fl E A ZZOU REDUCED *700....................................... 1977 chev impala *550 V-8, auto...................................... 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4-Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, extra clean, one owner........................... *6950 1986 CMC 1/2 Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM, full length running boards with aluminum cap............................................... *7950 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4-Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, $/IQ Eft clean, one owner.......................................... "I3OU 1974 pontiac Grand Prix $?OOfaU Runs great......................................................... 1983 CHEVY Cavalier 2-Dr. 4 cylinder, automatic, p/s, $0/1 Eft p/b, one owner............................................... &4OU 1972 FORD Thunderbird 460 V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, excellent interior & mechanically a classic. REDUCED From $1250............................... *850 WE BUY USED CARS — — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone -517-852-1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 27, 1988 — Page 14 Extension Homemakers plan International Roast Oc.t 19 Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and Surplus Groceries and Bulk foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or svi mile* west of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to ■ p.m. — Closed Sunday* Pure Raw Fruit Rings HONEY $f 50 CEREAL is $049 unclassified Potatoes Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 19, at Kardel Hall on the Eaton County Fairgrounds. This year’s keynote speaker is Maria Schultz from St. Joseph. She will relate her ex­ periences of being a young girl in Europe during World War II and the importance of her freedom here in America. The public is encouraged to attend, the program is open only to adults. Advance registration is necessary by Oct. 7. There is limited seating. The price of the program and meal is $4.50 per person. Make checks payable to Eaton Extension Homemakers and send to Catie Epling, VFW National Home, 3573 Waver­ ly Road, Eaton Rapids, 48827. As the nations of the world look toward Korea and watch their television sets to see how their Olympiads perform in the various international events, the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers have too, chosen an interna­ tional theme for their fall ex­ travaganza dinner and educa­ tional program. This year the meal will feature roasted pork, grilled on an outdoor barbeque, be’chamel of broccoli soup, German potato salad, Scan­ dinavian lemon mold, green bean amandine and homemade American pan rolls. The final course will in­ clude Denmark apple cake and a choice of beverage. The International Pork Roast Extravaganza is set for Southwestern Michigan Legal Aid to be at the Barry County Commission on Aging Sept. 28 Two area National Guardsmen decorated with Army medals for the cannon, consistently by Mark LaRose Specialist Fourth Class emplaced the Howitzer to Ross L. Meehan of Nashville within zero to five miles range and Specialist Fourth Class of accuracy. Hewer said their initiative, Daniel E. Snowden of Ver­ montville have been awarded ability and dedication to duty the Army Achievement facilitated the ready time of the battery and enabled the Medal. While at their annual train­ unit to meet the highest train­ ing mission at Camp Grayl­ ing and evaluation standards. A regular Army evaluator ing, Meehan and Snowden distinguished themselves in the field told Hewer that he through what Army officials had iiever seen such an effec­ called “their exceptionally tive advance party. Hewer added that Meehan meritorious efforts.” The men are members of and Snowden were members Battery C of the 1st Battalion, of the most unusual group of 119th Field Artillery Unit. men he has trained in his Gunnery Sergeant First Class many years of service in the William R. Hewer said that Guard. “They were just fantastic while serving as advance Howitzer emplacement and always did an outstanding guides, the men, using maps job,” he said. and a compass to fix a location Retirement open house set for Elton Decker Oct. 2 Wednesday, Sept. 28, Southwestern Michigan Legal aid will be at the Barry Coun- It's a girl! Former Nashville resident Charles Tait and wife Jennifer are the proud parents of a daughter. Megan Christine Tait was bom in Rensselaer, Ind. on Sept. 13, 1988. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. 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Relatives, friends and members of the Nashville Class of 1952 are invited. The event will be hosted by his brothers, sister and step­ mother. No gifts, please. A retirement open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, ty Commission on Aging Of­ from 2 to 5 p.m. at the fice, 120 N. Michigan Ave. Masonic Temple in Nashville for Elton Decker of Lyndon, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. They will be here to answer Kansas, who is retiring from any questions concerning your the Kansas Air National legal rights, wills, power of Guard. a orney, guardianship, etc. attorney, ec. This service is free of charge. You do not have to be low in­ The Vermontville High come, but you must be a Barry County resident age 60 School Class of 1934 met at or over. Bring a friend and the home of Alice and Claud Van Blancom, North Ionia stay for lunch. Road, Vermontville, Mbnday evening, Sept. 19, for a potluck supper. 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' — NO DOUBLE QOUPONS on Sale Items — � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-10-04.pdf e29fd5efd9a8612475e4c3da670ae1e2 PDF Text Text Ha Library hurch Street F ^°- > Hastings, MI. 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAST SOUTH CHUO.O^^°&JS ♦ » ft «w»f MPQ MTCV ~ A 1^O»B©x A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville,' Vol. 117 - No. 9 — Tuesday, October 4, 1988 Nashville couple named for area involvement by Tracy Degroot Special to Maple Valley News Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie, whom the Maple Valley High School Student Coucil recent­ ly selected for this fall’s homecoming Grand Mar­ shalls, have been active in the community for 32 years. The Jarvies met and mar­ ried when they were attending Michigan State University. Mr. Jarvie majored in agricultural education, and Mrs. Jarvie majored in home economics education. They both have bachelor’s degrees from the university. The couple have raised three children in Nashville, Mark, Joy and Joe. They also have four grandchildren. Elmer has taught agriculture and shop class at the high school level. He taught at Maple Valley High School for eight years. He has also owned his own furniture business in Nashville Elmer was postmaster in Nashville for 10 years. He now works at the post pofice part time. Golf is his favorite leisure­ time activity, and he is also a Mason. Junia Jarvie has also been very active in the community. She taught home economics at the high school for 30 years. Dorothy Carpenter and Junia are co-founders of'the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. She is now serving as the Castleton Township Clerk, a post which she has held for the past year and a half. Junia has generously donated her time and talents by sewing flag girl outfits, cheerleading uniforms, drum major uniforms and even cur­ tains for the teacher’s lounge at the high school. She has directed a senior play and has made costumes for musicals. Junia is involved in the American Association of University Women, and in her spare time, she enjoys playing bridge. The Jarvies attend many of the Lions’ sporting events, and they feel that atheletics are important in rounding out Vermontville woman re-elected state WCTU president Maple Valley Homecoming Grand Marshalls, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie. remodeling their farmhouse the education of Maple Valley and enjoy traveling in nor­ students. thern Michigan. They also said they have The student council observed a marked change in members, in announcing the students’ attitudes toward selection, said they feel that alcohol and drugs and that this the Jarvies have been a great positive change has been asset to the community and “like a breath of fresh air.” they wish to express their ap­ The Jarvies are currently preciation and gratitude. Army chopper makes emergency landing here by Mark LaRose An Air National Guard OH-58A Bell Jet Ranger helicopter out of Grand Ledge on a routine flight training ex- ercise had to make an emergency landing in Maple Grove Township last week. The aircraft was forced to land when the master caution light came on at about 8 p.m. Lt. Col. Brian Downey, the public affairs officer for the Michigan National Guard, said that when no specific seg- Army helicopter is forced to land in Larry Carpenter's fog-shrouded alfalfa field. ment light came on to verify the problem, the pilot, Cap­ tain Cliff Knaggf, and co­ pilot, First Lt. James McGraw, followed proper flight safety procedures and initiated the appropriate response. They brought the aircraft down in the nearest safe place. The closest safe landing area happened to be in Larry Carpenter’s alfalfa field near the intersection of Clark and Butler roads in Maple Grove Township. Downey said, “We classify aircraft accidents by letters, with Class A being the worst type of accident, one in which there is death or serious in­ jury. Because no one was in­ jured, and there was no damage to the aircraft or anything else, this incident was not classified as an accident.” When the men returned to the aircraft Friday morning, Downey said they found metal fuzz on the Tail Rotor Chip Detector, a sensitive instru­ ment that looks for metal chips in the system due to nor­ mal wear and tear or a compo­ nent breaking up. “They removed the metal, started the chopper, let it run for 30 minutes and shut it down for a while. Then they started it up again, saw that there was nothing seriously wrong with the aircraft and flew it out ofthere,” Downey reported. He added that the last time the MNG had a Class A acci­ dent was in 1969. “This means that we have a phenomenal flight safety record that is well above that of civilian flights,” he said. Mary Smith of Vermontville president of WCTU. by Mark LaRose Mary Smith of Vermont­ ville, president of the Michigan Woman’s Christian Temperance Union for the past six years, has been re­ elected. Smith, who had planned to step down, said, “The night before the elections at the state convention (Sept. 20 and 21), my friends convinced me to run again.” But Smith asked that she be allowed to serve only a twoyear term, so the six-year tenure rule was suspended. Far from becoming a defunct organization after the repeal of Prohibition, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Con­ stitution, the Woman’s Chris­ tian Temperance Union move­ ment is alive and well, Smith said. The group originated in Ohio in 1873 when a group of women “who were tired of their husbands spending their paychecks in the saloon, mar­ ched on the saloons and sang and prayed until the saloon keepers finally gave up and closed their doors,” Smith said. The WCTU was formally organized nationwide in 1874, and it became the first interna­ tional organization of women in 1883. Smith said she hopes to at­ tend the 1989 WCTU World Convention in Edmundton, Ontario Aug. 2-10. Carrie Nation, who came out with an axe in favor of temperance in Holly, Mich., in the late 1800s, is perhaps the most famous, or in­ famous, U.S. temperance leader. However, Smith said, “Carrie Nation was not the founder of WCTU and was only a member for a year. And the WCTU never sanc­ tioned or condoned her ac­ tions. The WCTU uses a positive approach to achieve its objectives.” The WCTU still opposes any consumption of alcoholic beverages. When it was men­ tioned that “temperance” doesn’t mean abstinence, Smith replied by quoting Abraham Lincoln, who is reported to have said, “Temperance means modera­ tion in all things good and abstinence from all things evil.” Along with various other temperance organizations, the WCTU was a major supporter and promoter of the 18th Amendment, which pro­ hibited the sale and use of alcoholic beverages in this country between 1920 and 1933, when it was repealed. “The only reason Prohibi­ tion failed was due to a lack of enforcement,” Smith said. “Actually, during Prohibition there was more money in our banks, less people in mental institutions and more young people in colleges than at any time prior to it.” “Prohibition was repealed because it was successful and because there were powerful men opposed to it and actively seeking its repeal, not because it actually failed,” Smith Continued on page 2— Homecoming is Friday at Maple Valley This week will be time again for former Maple Valley students to get together, along with the pre­ sent students, and go to the annual homecoming festivities. The annual parade will start at Putnam Park at 6 p.m. Fri­ day, Oct. 7. There are quite a few en­ tries, which will include the class floats, prince and princess candidates, king and queen candidates, varsity and junior varsity football players and cheerleaders, the Vietnam Vets, F.F.A. Chapter, Maple Valley band, grand marshals (Mr. and Mrs. Jarvie), and last year’s queen, king, prince and princess. I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 2 Maple Valley teachers to have in-service day Oct. 12 In-service meetings have been scheduled for Maple Valley teachers and support services personnel the after­ noon of Wednesday, Oct. 12. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11 a.m. and the jr./sr. high school students will be dismissed at 11:19 a.m. The elementary staff will take part in a two-part in­ service. The first part will be a presentation by Bob Hoffman concerning the Otis Lennon and discuss the Michigan Essential Goals and Objec­ tives for Mathematics Educa­ tion, as adopted by the State Board of Education. New research has indicated the need for a greater emphasis on problem-solving skills and in­ creased acceptance of calculators and computers. There will be discussion as to how far Maple Valley wants to lean in this direction as it develops goals and objec­ tives in math. The staff will meet as grade levels to discuss ideas on how well the current curriculum is meeting the ! needs of the children, and to • make any recommendations • for changes. At the district wide inin • service Oct. 12, the jr./sr. high school staff fcill continue School Ability Test. This test will be given to all firstthrough sixth-grade students during the week of April 17, along with the Stanford Achievement Tests. Hoffman will explain the content ofthe test, and how to interpret the results. The results ofthis test will be used to help teachers develop their teaching techniques to best fit the needs of the individual students in their room. The second part of the in­ service will be used to review ! — WANTED — • Leather Jackets, Pants, Etc. - Black • Hand and Power Tools • Boat and • Trolling Motors • Good Batteries • Used Appliances • Musical Equipment BEARS BEAR ’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 8529473 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-7 26-0580 (^"to-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Busmess ■ 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE to work on the School Im­ provement Program, which was initiated in February of last school year. The primary thrust of this program is to find ways in which total effec­ tiveness of the school can be enhanced. Under the direction of a building team consisting of teachers Lucy Martin, Chris Ricketts, Linda Johnson and Marianne Martin, counselor Judy Hager and Principal Larry Lenz, the entire jr./sr. high staff, along with representatives for non­ teaching employees, developed a mission statement that will help give direction for the job that needs to be accomplished. The statement reads, “We, the Maple Valley jr./sr. school community, accept the responsibility to teach and develop the skills necessary to function in society. We believe that all students will achieve academic, emotional, physical and social goals ap­ propriate to individual growth. We will create an en­ vironment in which students will feel secure and confident. We recognize the importance Vermontville lady is WCTU state president Continued from front page— added. A work providing support for this contention, is “The Amazing Story of Repeal: An Expose of the Power of Pro­ paganda” by Fletcher Dobyns. Broadening its scope to in­ clude other evils and social issues, today the WCTU ac­ tively opposes abortion, gambling, pornography and the use of narcotics and tobacco. “But alcohol is still our main concern because it’s still our No. 1 problem,” Smith said. She quoted Shakespeare, “Alcohol is a poison that men take in the mouth that steals away the brain.” To confirm and emphasize the WCTU’s position that alcohol is the greatest evil fac­ ing society, Smith offers the following statistics: — Although it is legal, alcohol kills 25 people for every one killed by all illegal drugs combined. — While more than 57,000 American soldiers died in the nine years of bloody fighting in southeast Asia, during the same period drunk drivers killed more than two million Americans on highways. — For every local, state and federal revenue dollar collected from alcohol taxes and licences, $9.83 is spent on alcohol-related problems. The main objective of to­ day’s WCTU is the prevention of social and family problems through abstinence. Members say they hope to achieve this goal primarily through educa­ tion and legislation. “We keep an eye on rele­ vant legislation, and on our Legislation Day we have lunch with legislators in Lans­ ing and discuss issues and bills,” Smith said. “We also try to educate the public by speaking in schools and churches and to civic groups. We hold poster and essay contests and providefilms from our extensive film library to schools, churches and other organizations,” Smith added. Smith became involved in the WCTU in 1946 when a dear friend and neighbor was killed by a drunk driver. Besides her six years as state WCTU president, she has served as the local union’s treasurer, the district presi­ dent, the state home protec­ tion director and the state pro­ motion director. Smith is also the editor-inchief of “The Michigan Union,” the official organ of the state WCTU. Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... .9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 p.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. . REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville REV. RON K. BROOKS 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY REV. SALLEY NOLEN Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School...... 10 Sun. Night Service ..6 A.M. Worship......... 11 P.M. Worship......... ..6 Wednesday Night: Bible Study.... 6:30 p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR To the editor: My name is Mike Siple, a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School. At the present time, I am assigned to the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, deployed in the Per­ sian Gulf. I would like to thank my parents, Robert and Lois Siple, for mailing me the Maple Valley News. I enjoy reading the local news from home. Congratulations to “The Law” for winning the Women’s League Softball, well done. Also, I would like to wish Guenther Mettelstaedt and Gary St. Onge of the varsity football team and Jerry Reese’ and Todd Gonser ofthe varsi­ ty girls’ basketball team, good luck on their seasons. Sincerely, Michael L. Siple The place to go for... Professional Styling FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY — Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Hours at your Convenience NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. From our readers News from home is appreciated Diana’s Place Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH of district-wide involvement and will work actively to en­ courage and develop a positive community/school relationship.” A vast amount of data has been collected about the school and its students, which will enable teachers to make some sound decisions about school improvement that will have a direct impact on effectiveness. The half day in-service will give the jr./sr. high teachers and administrators an oppor­ tunity to study the data and begin to put into place their school improvement plans. Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES 852-9481 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 3 5 to 8 year prison term given to Castleton man for boat and motor theft by Jeff Kaczmarczyk ijlsl ** tfe ^ikfe ** lMM*8ihu *■«* ■«* *n ^hS^ hS.^ . !>n !'>n » Lk^ ^ It •&$& * A’**w ^SJMkk -I*l«ikJ ■» 1*1 ®«taa»' MM A Castleton Township man arrested in connection with the theft of a motor boat engine last fall was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to five to eight years in prison. Also sentenced as a habitual offender with two previous felony convictions, Robert A. Murray, 32, was arrested in February on charges of larceny over $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Murray, of 8510 S. Clark Road, pleaded guilty in May to the receiving and con­ cealing count, as well as to a reduced habitual charge stating he has two prior felony convictions rather than the original charge of three previous offenses. As part of the plea bargain, he agreed in May to cooperate with law enforce­ ment officials in prosecuting other criminal cases. The charges stemmed from the September 1987 theft of a Mercury 200-horse power motor boat engine taken from a boat near a cottage in Castleton Town­ ship. Prior to sentencing Wednesday in Barry County Circuit Court, Murray's defense attorney, Charles Zwick, of Charlotte, told the court his client had made significant progress while awaiting sentencing in the Barry County Jail. "Mr. Murray is probably straighter now than he's ever been in his adult life,” Zwick said, adding Murray has kicked his drug addictions. Murray declined to make a statement on his own behalf. Judge Hudson E. Deming agreed Murray had made progress while in prison, but said he would have to send him to prison because of his extensive criminal record. At Murray's preliminary exam in February in 56th District Court, Crowley said Murray had seven previous felony convictions, ranging from larceny to carrying a concealed weapon. Two of the convictions were for escape from prison, the prosecuting attorney said. Deming told Murray his choice of friends had con­ tributed to his problems. "Perhaps when you got out of prison the last time, it would have been better ifyou had moved to a different area than back with your former friends," Deming said. The judge granted Murray credit for 247 days served in jail awaiting sentencing and ordered him to continue his substance abuse counseling in prison. Murray's co-defendants who both pleaded guilty to lesser charges in exchange for testifying against Murray - each received jail sentences Protect for their roles in the theft. Gerald L. Sprague, formerly of 1204 Charlton Dr., testified in February that he helped Murray drag the boat engine from the cottage to Sprague's home, a short distance away. James L. Franks, who was living with Sprague at the time, told the court he helped Murray and Sprague lift the motor into the back of Your Murray's car. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were able to catch the three by following tracks left by the motor when it was dragged from the cottage to Sprague's home. Sprague, 30, was sen­ tenced in March to 30 to 60 months in prison for receiving and concealing stolen property. In a separate matter, he received an identical sentence for malicious destruction of personal property over $100. In February, Franks, 28, was sentenced to 11 months in jail and five years' probation for attempted receiving and concealing stolen property. Two weeks earlier he had been sent to jail for violating his probation after a 1986 theft from a building conviction. 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Beverages, coffee and rolls will be furnished. Election of Officers and a business meeting will start at 7: 30 p.m. New members are welcome to sign up at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will count toward fair requirements, so members are urged to attend. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Dishes, picture frames, blankets, some antiques, Christmas decorations and alot ofraise. 9-4, Thurs, Oct 6, 410 Queen St, Nashville. •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* ; BINGO : • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ 9 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 _ _ Celebrating 51 Years of Progress... We support the Charlotte Library Project. Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte • Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet • Phone 749-2811 We invite the entire community to join with us in giving to this worthwhile cause. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 4 Maple Grove honors it's pioneers In 1937, Michigan’s centen­ nial year, past and present residents of the Maple Grove area held a celebration on Sept. 19, at the Wilcox Church on Cloverdale Road. The event honored the memory of the pioneer residents ofthe township with a service, program and picnic dinner. The account that follows appeared in The Nashville News on Sept. 23, 1937. The Wilcox Church was filled to capacity Sunday morning for the Maple Grove Centennial service. After opening remarks by John C. Ketcham, song sheets were passed, and he and a choir composed of Mrs. Sadie Ostroth, Mrs. Fem Ball, Mrs. Etta Gould, Mrs. John Martens, Mrs. Ward Cheeseman, Mrs. W-C. DeBolt, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Adams, Clyde Walton, Boaz Walton and Roy Bassett, led in singing, “Come Thou Almighty King,” I Love to Tell the Story, “I Need Thee Every Hour,” and “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.” Then Rev. and Mrs. Delbert Ostroth very pleasingly sang “Take Up Thy Cross, accompanied by Hon. William W. Potter, born in 1869, was one of Maple Grove Township's most prominent sons. He rose to become state attorney general and, later, a Michigan Supreme Court justice, which post he held at the time of his death in a 1940 auto accident. During his later years, Potter researched and compiled an ex­ tensive history of Barry County, and his report of Maple Grove Township was read at the 1937 centen­ nial celebraton, where he was an honored guest. Pot­ ter recalled stories of Indians who first inhabited the township. Probably the most tragic event in Maple Grove Township history is the devastating tornado that struck March 28, 1920, in the neighborhood of the Wilcox Church, claiming four lives and destroying several homes and buildings. This scene was photographed the following day at the farm of George Belson, one of the senior citizens honored at the 1937 centennial at the church. (He was born in 1855.) One of the victims of the twister was the Belsons' 17 -yearold daughter, Edith. Mrs. Leslie Adams. The sermon, by the Rev. D.C. Ostroth of Bay City, was greatly enjoyed. Rev. Ostroth said the need of these times is not so much change in government and laws, as the people who will consistently practice the principles of Christ in the small tasks and habits of everyday living. The sermon was closed by the singing of “Faith of Our Fathers.” About 250 people ate basket dinner at the church grounds. An hour was spent in greeting old friends, visiting and look­ ing at the many interesting books, pictures, maps and relics of pioneer days. Many of these were more than 100 years old, and all sections of the township were represented. Of special interest was the picture of the first settlers, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lapham, which occupied a prominent place in the front of the church, and a map of the township showing the names ofthe owners ofall the land in the year 1860. The afternoon service was called to order by John C. Ketcham, with community singing of “America,” and “Long, Long Ago.” Then the people of 75 years or more who were present, had seats in front during the reading of parts of the history of the township, prepared by the Hon. W. W. Potter, which ap­ pears in full in this week’s News. Mr. Potter was present also as the guest of honor, but was unable to take part in the program. At this time the meeting was disturbed by the entrance of several Quaker men and women, who approached car­ rying their Bibles. They were costumed in Quaker garb, and sat quietly for a few minutes, the men and women on dif­ ferent sides of the platform, the two sexes separated as in the early days of this church. Then Mrs. Correll Eldred, direct descendant of the Laphams, read the history of the early Quaker settlement, after which they filed out as they came in. Then John C. Ketcham paid tribute to many pioneers, sket­ ched the history of institutions and gave many interesting incidents of earlier years. At the close, it was enthusiastically voted to mark the spot where the first settler lived and to mark the location of the first cemetery (Quaker), and im­ prove the road to it. It also was voted to have a pioneer picnic next year. Everyone joined in singing “Auld A Lang Syne.” Many lingered to visit and some made trips to the old Quaker cemetery. Among those present of the older people were, for those born in the 1840s, David Troyer (1842), Orr Dunham, Mrs. Caroline Brooks, Mrs. Alice Streeter, Mrs. McKelvey and C. L. Bowen. In the 1850s, Amon Wolf, Frank Hyde, Mrs. Milan An- Quakers were the earliest settlers of Maple Grove Township, and some of their descendants took part in the centennial service at the Wilcox Church in 1937. One who did was Mrs. Correll Eldred, daughter of Danial and Jane (Lapham) Wolf. Jane's parents were the Eli Laphams, Quakers who settled in the township 100 years earlier. Jane and Daniel are seen center and right in this photo taken in front of their home (now the Larry Little place) just south of Nashville on what now is M-66. With them is their son Roy, well-known local jitney driver of the 1920s era. drews, Frank Baltz, Rella Noyes, Frank Downs and George Belson. Bom in the 1860s, Clara Brown, Will Gibson, Sam Ostroth, W. W. Potter, An­ drew Baltz, Bert Harding, Ida Cheeseman, Jacob Maurer, Wesley DeBolt, Charles Brumm, Esther Marshall, May Potter, Mrs. Curtis Pen­ nock, C. A. Stickland, Ina DeBolt, Will Guy, Theodore Pierce, Arthur Hill, Viola Hagerman, Charles Mason, Edward W. Penfold, Mrs. Mabel Moody, S. Smith and Fred J. Mayo. All ofthe latter group, bom in the sixties, were greatly in­ terested in the map, which showed who owned all the land in that period. (The text of W. W. Potter’s history of Maple Grove Township followed, • but it is too lengthy to include here. We have excerpted a few of his more interesting observa­ tions about the township). The territory now con­ stituting the township of Maple Grove was for an in­ definite period prior to its oc­ cupation by white men held by the Indians and possibly by their predecessors. Throughout the township, flint arrowheads, stone axes and skinning stones have been found in abundance. When the first white settlers came, this country was in the possession of the Potawattomies. It was a matter of comment 60 years and more ago that when white men first came to the township, there was an In­ dian chief buried in Indian fashion in the woods on, the Doctor Harwood place, nor­ theast of the Mayo schoolhouse. His body was placed in an enclosure, closely surrounded and covered with boughs, in accordance with the ancient Potawattomie burial custom. There exists, so far as I am aware, no actual evidence this territory was ever visited by French traders or explorers prior to its surrender (by the French) to the British in 1763, though they undoubtedly trad­ ed along the Thomapple... Michigan Territory was created by act of Congress in 1805, and the territorial government organized at Detroit the same year. Though what is now Maple Grove Township was a part of Wayne County, it Was unoc­ cupied except by Indians, who did not surrender their title to it until the Treaty of Saginaw quarter, now made up of the in 1819...By the act of the townships of Baltimore, Territorial Council of Maple Grove, Johnstown and Michigan in 1829, and as a Assyria, was set off as the grandiose gesture to the na­ township ofJohnstown, taking tional administration, the its name from John Mott, who counties of Jackson, Calhoun, was an extensive landowner Van Buren, Cass, Berrien, and early Quaker settler who Branch, Barry, Eaton and In­ caused to be built the first gham were set off and named sawmill in the township, on in honor of the President, his Quaker Brook, just below cabinet and others prominent­ where the Hagerman mill was ly connected with the subsequently located... In 1844 the state legislature administration... Michigan adopted a state divided what was then called constitution in 1835, and Johnstown Township, setting elected a legislature and a full off the township of Assyria, set of officers, though it was which included what is now not admitted into the union as Maple Grove. It was not until a state until 1837. In the a legislative act of March 25, 1846, that the independent meantime, the state legislature met in the fall of 1835 and for township of Maple Grove was a full session in 1836, at established. Next week’s column will which session the township of Barry was organized, in- present a history of early cluding the entire county of Maple Grove written by Mrs. Harry Mason and published in Barry... By the act of Nov. 22, The News in 1924. 1838, Barry County was TO BE CONTINUED divided into four NEXT WEEK townships...and the southeast —— NOTICE Vermontville township will have a special meeting of the electorate to be held October 10, 1988 at 3:30 p.m. in the Fire Sta­ tion Office. Purpose: Permission to sell, buy or lease property. Janice L. Baker Vermontville Twp. Clerk Toning • Tanning Hairstyling Walking Tanning $vQ>00 per visit SAVE on Toning and Tanning Packages NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - 726-0330 - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 5 Fuller 'young fives' make applesauce Area births announced— BOY, Bob and Kathie Bursley of Martin are pleased to an­ nounce the birth'of their son, Joshua Robert Russell at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 13 at Pipp Com­ munity Hospital in Plainwell. Josh weighed 8 lbs., 14 ozs., and was 2014 inches long. Welcoming him were proud grandparents Bob and Jean Bursley of Nashville, Russ and Shirley Cisler of Mid- dleville and Elinor and Doug VandePol of Wyoming. Great-grandfather is Burdette Cisler of Middleville, and his half sister, Amanda Marie Bursley, of Middleville. GIRL, Katie Rose, bom Sept. 22 to Mark and Mellissa Borner ofNashville, weighing 7 lbs., ¥i ozs., time: 4:36 p.m. We would like to Welcome Anne Woodman To our staff After studying apples and their uses for two weeks, a class of Young 5’s at Fuller Street Elementary School help their teacher. Miss Theresa Duffy, make a batch of applesauce. If you want anything done, make it your­ self, and then you wil get some... , otherwise, not! Anne will be here Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Anne’s Specials: Cuts ............ s 500 Facials . . 810 Body Wrap 820 6 for . . . 8100 852-9192 "The Mirrors image** »XI<6 HII.LOL2 jujqae.. Call for details ... 11 N. Main, Nashville Mon. 9-1; Tues.. Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. M Mkitte Wiat 1 ®, Bl hoqW( STANTON'S •Mi® ’&sw MteJm Hit i^Uitttt/Dh stetare IM, ta it IKadfor fcsiipolJlipki)-. i IK, i established. 'Utsi^ ftit »ttl'! (fc >il, ii- jffll a ta h Fuller kindergarteners enjoy the fruits of their labors. I COByof ■'WwwtttV 'Jfr. 22, litltaii® 0 ® Lfoif TOJEMN8, ata BE fills torfip wil toteMOdoIrt pjnjW^ impose:?^ f lease property- । Tannin!: Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund still receiving donations The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation has received donations from Vermontville Cub Scout Pack No. 649 in memory of Eric Estep, Alicia Estep and Nicholas Stidham. Nashville classes of 1930, .31, 32 and 33 in memory of 1M ■■!■ ■■■ r Mrs. Hallenbeck; and from Diane Casteele. Additional donations, in memory of Hazel Dean, have been received from Homer and Joan Winegar and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter have also donated in memory Mt^„. MW - ■ ■■ hffrf|> COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK 1 and rust repair Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN of Vencil Tompkins, Oliver Hole and Valerie Edmonds. Donations in memory of Lee Christopher have been received from Homer and Joan Winegar, Elmer and Junia Jarvie and Dorothy and Elbert Carpenter. Kalamo Eastern Star made a donation, earmarked for the expense fund, which is used for postage, filing fees and other expenses. All other donations go into the base fund, which earns interest to be used for scholarships given each year to Maple Valley graduates. Last June, $1,500 of in­ terest money was awarded. — PHONE — [jtjlinj ! 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to yotir special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 Community Notices BUSY BEIGH II 4-H club is hosting a bake sale. Saturday, October 8 from 9-12 at The Nashville Branch of Hastings City Bank. (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726- 0555 144 SOUTH NMH STRCCT MERNOtlTMIUE. MICHIGAN 49096 hASHme (517) 852-1717 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 6 Nashville muzzleloaders' shoot has biggest turnout yet by Mark LaRose The biggest turnout of muzzfeloaders yet competed at the fourth annual Rendevous and Muzzleloaders Shoot in Nashville late last month. Organizer and promoter Hank Felder of Nashville, said the only yearly event held in Nashville was a huge suc­ cess and drew muzzleloaders from around the state. On Saturday there was a land shoot. In this event, the riflemen had to shoot at poker chips, drinking straws and a steel buffalo, squirrel and candle./They also had to break a balloon with a bow and arrow. First place in this event went to Marty Warner of Cloverdale, who won a hand­ made, hand-painted handsaw. The saw was made and painted by Larry Mattson of Grand Ledge. Second place in Saturday’s land shoot went to Terry Lan­ caster of Nashville and third place was wrapped up by Denzel Mann of o Vermontville. There was also a canoe shoot Saturday (Sept. 24). In this event, muzzleloaders were paddled down the Thor­ napple River by partners and had to hit a four-inch pipe gong, a baseball-sized spinner target, a four-foot steel bear that went underwater when hit, a small steel buffalo, a softball-sized submersible steel target, a bear spinner target, a baby bobcat and a big bobcat head made of steel. First place in this difficult event went marksman Jaimie Wright of Shelbyville. He also won one of Mattson’s handpainted saws. Encampment on the Thornapple River is the largest yet for rendevous reenactment. The guns relax and cool off at Nashville's Rendevous and Muzzleloaders' Shoot. Pappy Joe Belgraff and his fiancee Vivian Echtinaw give a basket weaving demonstration. Pappy Joe Belgraff of Second place in the canoe Lawton and his fiancee, Vi­ the strips were woven into shoot was claimed by Marty vian Echtinaw, also put on a baskets of all sizes and shapes and sold and swapped at the Warner, who won a lantern. basket weaving demonstration The third-place prize of a cir­ at the Rendevous. The couple event. Participants in the event cular saw with a hand-painted use black ash, which they fell buffalo was won by David themselves. Then they remov­ made all of their own authen­ tic clothing and camped in the Slocum of Charlotte. ed the bark, pounded the There was no land shoot on wood with a hatchet, peeled it manner of Indians and 18thSunday, but David Krauss of and split it to the desired century British and French fur Olivet won a hand-painted dimension with a knife. Then trappers, hunters and traders. saw for his winning marksmanship in the day’s canoe shoot. . Finishing in second place, Lon Drewyor of Shelbyville won a hand-painted circular saw. And Terry Lancaster’s third-place shooting earned Immediate Cash him a handmade capot, a French coat. Available The buckskinners’ women CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 also competed in a frying pan Several options available. No closing throw, a broom throw and a cost or fees. Fast confidential service. bow and arrow shoot. The First National Acceptance Co. names of the champion frying #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan pan and broom pitchers and female archers were not available. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mason of Gladwin won the couples’ egg throw. The pioneer children com­ peted in a frying pan throw, a soccer ball kick and a foot race. Paul Henry Felder finished first in these events in the 3-5 year old group. Brent Lancaster, also of Nashville, was first among the 6-7 year olds, and Trevor Smith of Plainwell bested the 9-10 year olds. Own a Land Contract? Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here’s my check and completed coupon. 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Robert was employed as a auto body refinisher and retired from Lark Buick in 1973. Mabie was a bookkeeper and cashier, who retired from the Kroger Co. after 30 years in 1980. Cards would be appre­ ciated. A golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated Dec. 23, 1988 by Henry and Johanna Woudstra. Their children will honor them with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Maple Grove Community Building in Nashville. The presence of friends and relatives is gift enough. They have four daughters, Judy, Janice, Joyce and Jolene; 13 grandchildren, and three great­ grandchildren. Girl Scout programs starting in Vermontville Girl scouting is under way in Vermontville. On Sept. 17, members had a “Fun Day” in Sunfield, along with the Sun­ field Girl Scouts. The girls could bring along a friend Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. Policy GR-7A1 Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. LEONARD D. NANZER Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY an ICHrnmptm 3862’ who was interested in scouting, and 41 girls attended. The girls played games, had a hot dog roast and listened to Senior Girl Scouts from Ver­ montville talk about their past experiences in scouting. There are five troops registered now, and the Kindergarten Daisy troop needs more girls. First and second grade Brownie troop has two new leaders, Kay Setchfield and Elizabeth Rathbun. They are busy getting prepared for their first meeting. They will meet on Tuesdays at Maplewood School. Third grade Brownie leader is Kathy Carrigan. No meeting place and date has been set yet. Fourth and fifth grade junior troop leaders are Cindy Krolik and Dawn Balcom. The troop has had two meetings so far, and is plann­ ing to work on their All-Star Troop for the fourth year in a row. They have a Cabin Cam­ ping trip, and tour of the Capitol in October. There are plans for a visit with a Eaton County Sheriff, workshops and many other plans for the coming year. Seventh, eighth and ninth grade Cadet troop leader is Roz Lingholm. More girls are needed. The advisors are Jeri Baker and Kathy Othmer. Tenth, 11th and 12th grade Senior troop leaders are Kathy Othmer and Jeri Baker. New girls are welcome. They will meet once a month, after school, in the evening. Community Notices Any girls interested in ac­ NOTICE tivities, intellectual growth, Vermontville Woodlawn new friendships and many Cemetery lot owners it’s leaf discoveries of the outside time again, so please remove all world, and one self. Girl things from around stones unless Scouts have it and more. For they are in the urns. Please do so information, call one of the by October 10. We will not be following, Jeri Baker, responsible for any damage or 726-1171, Kathy Othmer loss after that. Thank you for 726-1264; or Cindy Krolik, your help. Vermontville Woodlawn 726-1073. ,_______Cemetery Board Iva Reed is a patient at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Kim and Greg Rodriguez have a new baby girl at their house. Her name is Kayla Ann. She weighed 8 lbs., 7 ozs., and is 2016 inches long. The Vermontville Historical Society met Thurs­ day evening at the First Con­ gregational Church. Eaton County Historical Society members were guests for the potluck supper and program. Hessel Forest talked about his collection of insects. The Rev. Sally Nolan ofthe First Congregational Church gave an interesting talk about the old records ofthe church.. The church was called in 1838 and the building was erected in 1863. The records told how the women of the church raised money for the parsonage, the land to build it on, the fur­ nishings, carpets, paints, etc. Some of their fund-raisers were parcel post sales, suppers, bake sales, plays. The parsonage was built in 1887 at 341 S. Main at a cost of $1,500. Sometime during World War I a group of women marched on the Ration Board. They wanted more food point for their church suppers! Sup- HUBBA BUBBA 2 Liter instant Lottery Dep. Pets BEAGLE PUPPIES AKC Championship blood line, $150 each. 517-543-5525 after 6pm. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Honda. For more information call 1-800-345-2330.___________ PART-TIME JOB Demonstrate toys and gifts now till Christmas. Free supplies. Free training. No collecting or delivering. Call Sherrill at 517-852-9592. Rich & Ready JUICE 1 Gallon ★ Liquor * Miller's ice cream USCH 12 Pack Cans per was 65 cents per person. Gene and Sharon Rothenberg have bought the Griswold-Hosey home on North Main Street. They plan to restore their home in the original style of when it was built. We welcome them to Vermontville. The First. Congregational. Church will have its Harvest Supper Saturday, Oct. 15. The members will start serving supper at 5 p.m. Ruffles CHIPS i/lW » $A19 Dep 16 oz. 1 lb. Starting October 3rd...NEW Fall & Winter Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-lO p.m.; Fri. & sat. 8 a.m.-ll p.m.; sun. 10 a.m.-W p.m. 2996 N. Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE hone 726-0486 Party Mart TEACHER AID POSITION Special Education, Maplewood School, 8:10 to 11:10 daily. Apply in writing to Mr. Doozan, Principal Maplewood School, 170 Seminary, Vermontville, 49096. Deadline is October 10. 'COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark OVER 1200 MOVIES! NEW HOURS: Monday thru Friday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. NEW MOVIES: Johnny Be Good • Batteries Not Included • Frantic • Dudes • Broadcast News • Appointment with Death • Last Emperor • Moonstruck • Promised Land • For Keeps • Empire of the Sun • Plains, Trains and Automobiles. Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs Wednesday...................... s I50 Friday & Saturday........... $2°® s250 All New Releases........... Kid’s Movies Everyday sjoo sjoo �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 8 Maplewood students earn money, maintain enviroment Market had been particulary transcends the need for addi­ generous in donating reams tional funding for school projects. and bundles of cardboard. He said he feels that the The Village of Vermont­ ville also let the school use shortage of landfills in the some land for a storage shed. area and the risk of en­ Smith purchased the bam vironmental hazards, such as from Hometown Lumber in groundwater contamination, Nashville at a reasonable should make recycling a price, he said. And volunteers necessity if we hope to have a Don Lewis and Steve Dunn of clean and safe environment Vermontville, constructed and and a well-balanced ecology in the future. painted the building. “I’m looking for people to Last year Smith’s classroom was the recycling center for put on environmental the school. “But this year all seminars to educate the the classes and teachers at students and community on Maplewood are giving their ecological issues,” he said. Smith said he is hoping to time and effort to this pro­ broaden the scope of the ject,” he said. “In the future, I’m hoping recycling project in Maple this recycling campaign will Valley and is looking into the catch on and spread to the possibility of recycling other other Maplewood elementary waste products, such as oil, schools, to the high school aluminum, glass and plastic. However, when Smith con­ and to the community of tacted a local flrm that used to Nashville,” Smith added. Smith’s interest in recycling recycle oil, he was told that he’d have to pay to have it recycled today. “This Situation can only contribute to environmental problems, such as con­ taminated groundwater, and it must be due to a general apathy on the part of the public and to greed on the part of oil companies, because I know the technology exists. Ten years ago, they were pay­ ing 40 cents per gallon for us­ ed oil,” Smith said. at the... i| “I don’t know about recycl­ ing aluminum, but I’ve con­ Congregational Church in Vermontville tacted plastic recyclers, and FREE MEAL Serving Swiss Steak I’m waiting to get more Free Entertainment! Come One, Come All! specific information from them,” he added. Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club “I do have a buyer for Phone 726-0670 for Reservations recycleable glass, OwensIllinois, Inc. of Charlotte, and by Mark LaRose In an effort to get the students away from door-todoor selling to earn money for school projects and to teach them about ecology, Maplewood fifth grade teacher Bob Smith and Prin­ cipal Dave Doozan decided to start a recycling program at the school. The program started last Christmas, and the school just sold its first semi-trailer full ofnewspapers, magazines and cardboard to Cereal City Recycling of Battle Creek for $20 per ton. The money will be used to fund the sixth-grade camp. The sixth graders will go to Greenfield Village next spring. Smith said the program has drawn tremendous support from the Vermontville businessmen and community. He added that Johnny’s VERMONTVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHT Mon., Oct. 10 7 P.M. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, (Graduate Realtors Institute GRI DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST equal housing opportunities JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT REALTOR' . . Eves. 726-0223 852-1740 HUBERT DENNIS 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 CONGRATULATIONS HOMER!! ...on being chosen as "1988 Realtor of the Year" by the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors — We are proud of you I Well kept, 3 bedroom home, between Hastings & Nashville on blacktop road. Barn included. Priced at $47,500. (CH-217) 10 ACRE “MINI” FARM - NASHVILLE • “TWO STORY” with 3 bedrooms, natural wood­ work & hardwood floors, library with French doors, 1'A baths. Call now to make appointment to see. (N-282) COTTAGE AT HOWARDS POINT, Enjoy this summer!! Well kept, alumi­ num sided, 2 bedroom cottage with lake access, nice shade trees. Call Sandy. (CH-269) THORNAPPLE LAKE - “COUNTRY LIVING" ON 1% ACRES - Very nicely remodeled farm house with oak cupboards, main floor laundry, 3 bed­ rooms, 1% baths, 2 car gar­ age, paved road, between Hastings & Nashville. Call Sandy. (CH-284) VACANT LAND JUST LISTED: 5 ACRES WITH SMALL FARM • 20 ACRES, MAPLE THORNAPPLE Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 rooms, 2 story house with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass K and alfalfa. (F-278) just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) VALLEY SCHOOLS - RIVER FRONTAGE 12 ACRES FOR $9,500 or up to 36 acres available. Rolling, nearly all tillable. Maple Val­ ley Schools'. Land contract terms. (VL-252) 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” with a 3 bedroom farm house, large dining room & large master bedroom. Outbuildings in­ clude hip roof barn, pole barn, 30x32 garage & mesh corn crib. Bellevue Schools. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) VACANT LAND IS ACRES SEEDED TO ALFALFA Blacktop road, natural gas is available, north of Vermont­ ville, has been perked. Over­ looks "countryside view". (VL-279) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) WE NEED LISTINGS!! FARMS, COUNTRY HOMES, RESIDENTIAL and LAKE PROPERTIES. WE HAVE BUYERS!! 4 Maplewood tilth grade teacher Bob Smith and a crew of enthusuastic recyclers. it looks like it may be wor­ thwhile. But there is the danger of handling glass that needs serious investigation and consideration before we could move in that direction,” Smith said. The recycling effort has been on a strictly volunteer basis, and Smith said that both boys and girls have been en­ thusiastic and hard working. “They worked three full eight-hour days emptying one barn. They stopped to have a Coke or two and to eat, and they were rearing to go again,” Smith said. “We do need another semi­ trailer and adult volunteers with pick-up trucks, but we have plenty of enthusiastic workers. And I think we may be just scratching the surface here. These communities are at the mercy of landfill operators and trash pick-up contractors, and this is a way to help these communities environmenta 11 y and economically while funding school projects,” Smith said. “This also helps everyone because no school funding has been expended on this endeavor,” he reported. 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Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 9 4-H Week observed in Eaton County MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Agenda Items Board of Education Meeting Monday, October 10, 1988 — 7:00 p.m. Administration Building Approval of an operational general fund budget for the 1988-89 schooll year. This information will be used to complete the budget which is filed with the State Department of Education. 2. Approve the annual financial report as prepared by the school auditors. 3. Preparation for negotiations. The negotiated agreement with the building administrators requires that the board negotiation team meet with the building administrators in October of the last year of the contract. The Master Agreement contract with the Eaton County Education Association (Maple Valley Teach­ ers), and the Master Agreement contract with the Maple Valley Educational Support Person­ nel Association expires June 30, 1989. 4. General review of school enrollment and school facilities. 5. Commitee reports. 6. General curriculum reports related to school improvement programs K-12 and the mathema­ tics review at the elementary level. 7. Report related to school bus fleet and approval of accepting bids on two new school busses which would be delivered prior to the 89-90 school year. 8. Other business. 9. Adjournment. 1. Styling for Women, Men and Children 4-H members, leaders and clubs in Eaton County are joining the nearly 4.7 million young people nation-wide in observing National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8, according to Nancy Thelen, 4-H Youth Agent. “In celebrating National 4-H Week, we recognize that 4-H is a people development program”, she said. “4-H helps young people develop skills that will be useful in the real world. It helps them discover their strenghts and weaknesses. 4-H builds self­ confidence — young people learn to feel good about themselves by reaching goals set in their 4-H programs. It exposes them to activities in a variety of career fields. And, most importantly, 4-H’ers learn and have fun doing it, and families can add to the fun by learning and growing together.” The 4-H program in Eaton County is part of the national educational system of the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice in which the United States Department of Agriculture, Michigan State University and the Eaton County Board of Commis­ sioners cooperate. Also, many of Eaton County’s businesses and organizations provide materials and financial sup­ port for the 4-H program. 4-H clubs are groups 'of five or more young people bet­ ween the ages of 9 and 19 in urban, suburban, small town anmd rural areas. There also are special programs for 6-8 year olds. The young people are given direction and leadership by volunteer adult leaders and Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. 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EXTRA STRENGTH, 18's MENNEN Mace Pharmacy C-Store Hecker Insurance Agency Bear’s Quality Pawn Country Kettle Nashville Hardware Good Time Pizza Nashville Auto Value Musser’s Service Power’s Service Clay’s Dinner Bell Getting To Know Youth Day, schooll programs, and numerous committees, associations and community service activities. There are also many state-sponsored ac­ tivities to participate in. 4-H clubs are presently reorganizing, planning their yearly programs and members are selecting their projects for the current 4-H year. Anyone can join 4-H or become a volunteer leader by contacting a local leader or the Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. A minimum of five in­ terested youth, between the ages of 6 to 19, along with an adult or two, may also start a new club. Business Services Appointments Only Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? older 4-H members who are teen leaders. With the guidance of leaders, 4-H members elect officers, help plan and hold meetings and select educational projects. Each club drafts its programs to suit its members and the localities in which they live. 4-H strengthens the family -- building partnerships with parents and helping to hold families together through 4-H projects and programs. 4-H thrives on people working together. In Eaton County, 325 adult volunteer leaders and 108 teen leaders work with 1,046 members who belong to one of the 49 clubs in the county. There are 4-H’ers in every township, village and city throughout Eaton County. More than 2,300 other young people also are reached through short-term, special interest programs. 4-H clubs promote yeararound learning, socializing and communicating among families, friends and com­ munities. 4-H members, volunteers and families have a long list of activities from which to choose throughout the year. Local 4-H clubs offer many projects for young people to participate in, ranging from foods and nutrition, to crafts, to animals, to computers. In addition to more than 100 4-H projects that are available through the local clubs, county-wide activities include workshops and clinics for various project areas, training sessions, outdoor activities, shooting sports, roller skating, clown classes, rodeo club, style shows, trips, 4-H fair, camp, teen activities, Also thank you to the following persons who helped: Elmer Cheeseman Tom Smith Dennis Priddy Nick Priddy Royce DeMond Bill Rupright Marty Warner Terry Lancaster Hank Felder, Sr. We appreciate your help and support to make a huge success. - HANK and CATHY FELDER SPEED STICK 2.5 OZ. LADY SPEED STICK A/P OR ROLL-ON Good Neighbor Pharmacy FERROUS SULFATE 325 MG. 100's 259 Limit 2 with coupon. Good Neighbor Pharmacy VITAMIN E 400 I.U. WATER SOLUABLE 100's 3" Ferrous Sulfate fWPHfflCK Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 ftt—i p4U0lU �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 10 Maple Valley stays atop SMAA with 21-6 pasting of Pennfield With a perfect 5-0 mark, you’d think Maple Valley football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt would be starting to relax and smell the roses. Following last Friday’s im­ pressive 21-6 thumping of arch rival Pennfield, however, the only thing Mittelstaedt smells is the rest of the SMAA pack catching up to his team. The win leaves the Lions 4-0 in the league, one and a half games ahead of Olivet and two ahead of Bronson. But the sailing is far from clear yet, Mittelstaedt claims. “^e still have to win two more games t<? win the cham­ pionship,” said Mittelstaedt, who won’t even acknowledge that the Lions are in the driver’s seat. Left on the Lion schedule are Springfield this Friday and Olivet in two weeks. Against Pennfield, the Lions used a staunt defense which allowed the Panthers a paltry 92 total yards including Sports a meager four through the air. Mittelstaedt wouldn’t; however, call the game his team’s best defensive effort. “It’s one of the best we’ve played,” he said. “We played well defensively against Fowler, we played well against St. Philip and Bron­ son. But I couldn’t say this was any better.” Maple Valley picked off three passes, including two by Matt Forell. The team also recovered two fumbles. Greg Flowe had 12 tackles, Sean Bitgood nine and Bob Wood and Kevin Pixley eight. Forell scored all three Lion touchdowns. The first, a 20-yard sprint, climaxed a 74-yard, 14-play drive. Mike Everett kicked the first of FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or J'/i miles west of M-so OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays Brach’s 12 oz. Candy Corn ..EQC or Autumn Mix . 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Cody Mattson ac­ counted for 121 yards in 22 carries while Flower chipped in 72 yards on 17 carries. “The line did an outstan­ ding job,” Mittelstaedt said. “The only thing that stopped us were penalties.” Carl's plans event to help band and sports programs Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville will have a special event Saturday, Oct. 8, to raise money for the Maple •Valley Band Boosters and Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Those who stop at the market and purchase a lun­ cheon of a hot dog, chips and pop for 75 cents will be mak­ ing a contribution to both pro­ grams, which will split the proceeds equally. The event will be from 11 a.m. until supplies are exhausted. Donations also will be accepted. How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! 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HKXVIU.C , KI TWU The Hecker Aifegency Insurance fo Home, Business and Car vtulo.Ownrn birurance Call 852-9301 Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*9680 TkzNoProbfoinfkoplg,- Special Octoberfest Bonus! HOSnH^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 Jayvee football team suffers first loss the score 8-6. With 3:36 left in the second quarter, the Lions hit paydirt again with Dan Franks going in from 4 yards out and again the extra point failed. With 51 seconds left in the second quarter Pennfield scored on a 32 yard pass and the extra point was good to make the half-time score 16-12. Pennfield closed out the scoring at 5:40 of the fourth quarter with a 1 yard The Maple Valley jayvee football team lost to Pennfield Thursday night 22-12 which dropped their record to 4 wins and 1 loss. The Lions got on the board first with Dan Franks hooking up with Jason Hoefler on a 19-yard scoring pass at 7:47 of the first quarter. Pennfield struck back at 7:10 of the second quarter on a 50 yard run and the extra point run was good to make Eighth grade girls basketball team splits with Lake O, Olivet The eighth grade basketball played two games last week, traveling to Lake Odessa and Olivet. At Lake Odessa, the Lions fought back from a 20-7 halftime score to within two points in the fourth quarter before losing 32 to 36. Leading scoring for the Lions was Becky Corkwell with 12 points. Also scoring were Lori Carpenter with 7 points; Kelly Eastman with 3 points; Jennifer Phenix, Cassie Appelman, Samantha Hughes, and Mindy Shoup, with 2 points each; and, Renee Rosin and Julie Huckendubler with 1 point each. Leading the rebounding was Lori Carpenter and Kelly Eastman with 10 each. On Thursday, at Olivet, the Lions defeated the Eagles, 43 to 8, to raise their record to 3 wins and 2 losses. Leading the scoring for the Lions was Becky Corkwell and Renee Rosin with 10 points each. Others contributing to the scoring were Mindy Shoup with 8 points; Lori Carpenter with 4; Kelly Eastman, Kim Thompson, Samantha Hughes, Julie Huckendubler and Marcie Reid with 2 each; and Jennifer Phenix with 1. The leading rebounders were Kelly Eastman with 11 and Lori Carpenter with 8. Football Parents Night Oct. 14 Parents night for the Maple Valley Varsity football team 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily and cheerleaders will be held on Oct. 14. The Lions will be hosting the Olivet Eagles in a Southern Michigan Athletic Association League contest that evening. Parents will be introduced in a pre-game ceremony with a reception following the game held in the Fuller St. School all-purpose room. run to make the final score 22-12. Leading the offense for the Lions was Scott Casteele who caught 4 passes for 75 yards and Jason Hoefler who had 67 yard on 12 carries. The defense was led by Scott Casteele with 14 tackles, Dan Franks 9, and Darrell Stine with 8. The next game for the junior Lions is Thursday, Oct. 6 at Belding. Game time is 7 p.m. Nashville seventh grade girls basketbailers now 2-3 The seventh grade girls basketball team has been im­ proving greatly with each new game. “Although our record is 2 and 3 at this time, the girls have been ‘winners’ as far as gaining an interest in basket­ ball and learning valuable fun­ damentals,” said coach Teresa Maurer. _ Maple Valley beat Bellevue 28-14 with Stephanie Bouwens scoring 10 points. Next we beat Portland 18-15. High scorer was Stacee Hawkins with 10 points. The fourth game was a bat­ tle with Lake Odessa in which Maple Valley came up on the short end of the stick 33-27. The girls played tremendous defense and Stacee Hawkins and Stephanie Bouwens led with 7 and 11 points respectively. The team’s last game was a tough game against Olivet with Maple Valley coming up short 31-20. High scorer was Stacey Hawblitz with 6 points and a vast number of the girls scoring 2 and 4 points. “We have been working very hard and seem to be hav­ ing a great time, as I am too. We couldn’t do it, however, without the help of you, the community, and especially, you, the parents,” said Maurer. SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — MALLORY BATTERY SALE 25% OFF All 9 Volt, AA, C & D Cell Cash 'n Carry — While Supplies Last Sale Runs From October 4th to October 10th “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service." HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main., Vermontvile, Ml Phone — 726-1121 11th Frame Lounge (At Lakeview Lanes) OCTOBER Late Nite Happy Hour 10:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. 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Maple Valley Lions knock off Hopkins and Springfield VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Page 11 The Maple Valley girls basketball team contihued its winning ways for the second straight week by defeating Hopkins 58-23 and Spr­ ingfield 65-36. This makes the Lions record four wins and three losses. This win over Hopkins marked coach Reeser’s 100th win at the girl’s varsity level. Monday night at Hopkins all eight Lions scored. Deanna Hagon led all scorers with a career and season high 21 points. Karris True had 16 points and pulled down 6 re­ bounds. Lesley Dipert added 8 points, 5 assists and 5 steals to her credit. Other point get­ ters were Kristin Kraai 5, Heidi Reese 4, Holly Spitzer 2 and Tammy Ashley 2. Tam­ my Ashley led the rebounders with 7. The SMAA contest Wednesday night was against Springfield. The Lions jumpted out to a 14-10 first quarter lead and continued to increase the lead in the three remaining quarters. During those three quarters the Lion defense dominated and created many easy baskets. Karris True led the Lions with 15 points and 6 re­ bounds. Deanna Hagon added 14 points, Kristen Kraai 8, Holly Spitzer and Heidi Reese 7, Lesley Dipert 6, Tammy Ashley 5, Anna Goodrich 2, and Nicole Kipp 1. Kristin Kraai led the re­ bounders with 7. The Lions travel to Bronson on Monday and to St. Philip on Wednesday for important SMAA league games. Recently Maple Valley has been assigned to the Pennfield District for state high school class “C” tourament action this year. Vermontville 5 & 6 grade gridders beat Sunfield The Vermontville boys overwhelmed Sunfield Satur­ day in 30-0 win. The rushing attack was led by Gabe Priddy with a high of 79 yards and also scoring 22 points. Cliff Weller ran for 23 yards and had 19 yards in two pass receptions. Keith Carpenter rushed for 23 yards also and scored 8 points. 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REDUCED from $1250............................... $850 — WE BUY USED CARS — — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 12 Nashville Boy Scout troop honors Hastings Eagle Scout In a special Court of Honor held at the United Methodist Church of Nashville Sunday, Lee Ossenheimer became an Eagle Scout, the highest distinction attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. Lee was also celebrating his 16th birthday when he was recognized for this outstan­ ding achievement. To become an Eagle Scout, Lee said he had to be a Life Scout, earn 23 merit badges, 12 required and 11 alternates, initiate and carry' out a 60-hour service project and hold a leadership position in his troop. “For me, the hardest merit badges I had to earn were the citizen of the nation badge, the citizen of the world badge and the chemistry and com­ puter badges,” Lee said. “But I’m proud of earning all of them.” Lee, who has a total of 41 merit badges, performed a 102-hour service project for the community of Nashville. “I organized the troop, and we collected medical informa­ tion on all the residents of the community for the Emergen­ cy Medical Technician Squad. We catalogued all the infor­ maton for each individual and put it on cards, so when the team has to go on an am­ bulance run, they can get helpful information from these medical profiles,” Lee said. At the ceremony, Lee’s mother, Mary Ossenheimer, presented him with the Eagle Scout patch, the Eagle Scout medal and ribbon worn at for­ mal scouting ceremonies, an Eagle Scout tie tack, a Mother’s Eagle pin and a Father’s Eagle tie tack. Lee also is an active member of scouting’s elite cadre, the Order of the Ar­ row. To belong to the Order of the Arrow, one must demonstrate the Boy Scout Oath and Law in daily life and must be elected by the members of the troop. “I spent a lot of time work­ ing in the Order ofthe Arrow. I participate in the fall and spring enclaves. And members also have to plan and organize camp activities and work projects and locate the materials for them,” Lee said. Lee was a member of the Cub Scouts of America for two years and achieved that group’s highest rank, the Ar­ row of Light, which is the on­ ly badge transferrable to the Boy Scouts. He has been a Boy Scout for five years. “I only missed two Boy Scout meetings in my life,” Lee said. Lee enjoys sailboating and has been a member of Battle Creek’s Explorer Scout Post, Ship 307, for the last year. “This post is a member of the Southwestern Michigan Shores Council, and we sail 15-foot lasers and laser Il’s, which have three times the sail area ofthe lasers. We also sail thistles and rose bantams, and in the winter we sail iceboats,” Lee said. “We’re also hoping to get a 68-foot yacht to sail,” he added. Sqipe of Lee’s most memorable scouting activities include attending the 1985 Lee proudly displays the impressive array of Eagle Scout awards. thit pW ♦ i tl i f1TMHI i tttttff Help Stop Your Kids From National Scout Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill, Va. Lee also plans to attend the 1989 National Jamboree at Fort Hill. “The Jamborees last for a week, and while we are there, we participate in ac­ tivities with scouts from around the nation and some from different countries. We also visit Washington D. C., Williamsburg, Yorktown and Revolutionary War sites on the way to and from the Jam­ boree. And we are hoping to go to Sea World and Busch Gardens,” he said. Besides his many scouting activities, Lee plays tenor saxContinued on next page— Obituaries Wilma E. NASHVILLE - Wilma E. Smithson, 78, of 6334 Thor­ napple Lake Road, Nashville, died Sunday, September 25, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Smithson was born on February 21, 1910 in Tipton­ ville, Tennessee, the daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (Jones) Mitchell. She was raised in the Tiptonville area and attended schools there. She was married to James E. Smithson on November 23, 1947. They came to the Free­ port area in 1967 from Missouri. She lived at her present address the past five years. She was a member ofthe Hastings Church of the ___ Nazarene. Mrs. Smithson is survived by her husband James; two daughters Mary Gray of Tennessee and Carrie Gibson of Utah; three grandchildren; five step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 28, 1988 at FL Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 Joining The Crowd. 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte Let’s face it, drugs are everywhere. -We can learn about drugs and signs of They’re a part of growing up and a drug abuse. part of the crowd. As concerned parents, it’s our respon­ And it’s our children’s decision to sibility to educate ourselves and our experiment with drugs or turn them children about the dangers of drug down. abuse. So, what can we do? In fact, educating our children to -We can teach standards of right and refuse drugs is the surest way to fight wrong, and demonstrate these standards the problem. through example. Talk to your kids. -We can help children resist peer pressure to use drugs by supervising Brought to you by— their activities, knowing who their friends are, and talking with them about their interests and problems. The Maple Valley News EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & PumffSales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence.No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 4, 1988 — Page 13 Thank You Country Peddlar Show stops in Mason CARD OF THANKS Dear Nashville Little League Football, The football coaches and players at Maple Valley High School would like to thank Nashville Little League Football for their very generous gift of $600, so that new varsity game pants could be purchased. The remainder of the money was raised by the football team. We would like to especially thank Dave Finkler, all the little league coaches and everyone that has helped Maple Valley Football over the years. We real­ ly appreciate you special people and your organization. Sincerely Guenther Mittelstaedt CARD OF THANKS We’d like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher for the beau­ tiful plant and to all friends and relatives who sent cards for our 60th anniversary. Thank you all Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Pufpaff Lee Ossenheimer formally becomes an Eagle Scout as his mother, Mary, presents him with the Eagle Scout Medal and Patch. ophone for the Hastings High School Band. Before moving to Hastings, he was on the track team at Maple Valley CARD OF THANKS High School and hopes to be joys scuba diving and on the Hastings track team. windsurfing. Although Lee is very in­ “I really like drawing, terested in sailing, he also en- too,” he said. “And I’m plan­ ning to attend Western Michigan University and to major in architectural drawing.” School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Monday, Oct. 10 Sloppy joe’s, peas, potato chips, applesauce, birthday cake. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Hot ham & cheese, green beans, pickles, peaches. Wednesday, Oct. 12 In-Service, school in a.m. only. Thursday, Oct. 13 Pish sticks, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, pears, cookie. Friday, Oct. 14 ♦Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce & Cheese, peanut butter sand­ wich, beans, pears. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. The family of Alton Barnes would like to thank all our friends from Johnny’s Food Mart for their kindness. The date for the Vermont­ ville Senior Citizens Night should have been Monday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. TEMPORARY JOBS AVAILABLE Food Processing Plant We need you from approximately Septem­ ber 7 to October 8, 1988. Both day and night shifts available. “We will try to work around your scheduling, transportation, or babysit­ ting problems.” Apply Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please clal 616-374-8837 for additional infor­ mation. TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI CARD OF THANKS (E.O.E.) Thanks to all my family and friends who were a part of my surprise birthday party. Your presence along with the cards, gifts and calls of best wishes made it a day to remember. 60 & Wiser Ed Johncock G.M. EMPLOYEES Family Members Coming Soon on . Sunday After Euchre Ask for me for FRIENDLY SERVICE Party at... 11th Frame Lounge LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIXIE CHEVROLET• at LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa Phone — 374-8113 > and $1.50 for children ages 2-10. For more information, write or call American Memories Inc., 88160 Celery Center Road, Decatur, 49045, or (616) 423-8367. On Oct. 21, 22 and 23, the Ingham County Fairgrounds is the site ofthe Original Folk Art Show and Sale,” the Country Peddler Show in Mason. The show is held at the In­ gham County Fairgrounds Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3.50, adults OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Friday, Oct. 14 iTi jraitax ee'i tiss. ’□safafe <ei fxisatt |»E ZS3ZS ; ex Fuller St. Spaghetti, rolls and butter, Monday, Oct. 10 peas, mix fruit. Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, Milk is served with each com, fruit choice, peanut but­ meal. This menu is subject to ter sandwich. Tuesday, Oct. 11 change. The national school Chicken nuggets, roasted lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of whole potatoes, cherry sauce, race, color, national origin, butter sandwich, barbeque dip or honey. sex or handicap. "Simplicity CLEARANCE SALE Wednesday, Oct. 12 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Oct. 10 ♦Salad, *Fishwich *Sloppy Jo’s, peas, peaches, cookie. Tuesday, Oct. 11 ♦Salad, *Com Dog, *Tuna & Noodle, green beans, pears, salad bar. Wednesday, Oct. 12 ♦Salad, *Ravioli, *Mac & Cheese, peas, peanut butter sandwich, cherry crisp. Thursday, Oct. 13 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Com Dog, com, peaches, salad bar. DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! Pizza, green beans, fruit salad. Thursday, Oct. 13 BUY NOW AND SAVE! Hamburger on bun, peas, pineapple jello, pickles. Friday, Oct. 14.• Tuna noodle casserole, mixed veg., juice, peanut but­ ter sandwich, cookie. A choice of 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. f MODEL 4210/36 ’ •Tough Briggs 4 Stratton 10 hp engine with electronic ignition •Hydrostatic transmission. Infinite speed choice with­ out clutching •Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up 4 down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut •Heavy solid steel frame •Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse •Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even, 36” cut •Heavy solid steel frame. LIST ‘2,124 \ \m41499 ) , V Sunrunner •Rear Steer Ml Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Nathalie Tuesday October 4, 1988 — Page 14 Local farmers urged to allow deer hunting on property Landowncrt can wubstanial ly help the Michigan Depart­ ment of Sutural Retourcct ef­ fort to cull more than 400.000 from the stale** estimated I 5 million deer this hunting tcaioo by allow ing hunting on their land. Deer are to numenout in many pant of the state that the) are causing more than $250,000 damage to agricultural crops in tome Michigan counties each year During the past year, deer were also the cause of more than 36.000 vehicle accidents. "With an animal population that high, it is just a matter of time before something reduces the herd." says Glenn Dudderar. Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service wildlife specialist “if herd growth continues unahatcd. natural occurrences — such as a severe winter, disease or both — will indiscriminately destroy many of the deer. If that happens, it could take years for the herd to return to a desirable number Nature can be a harsh birth regulator. Rather than let events take their natural course. Dudderar says, it is far better to endorse the DNR's effort to selectively control deer population growth The current DNR policy will allow firearm hunters to take up to three deer this year through a variety of special permits. Landowners, particularly farmers, are being encourag- ed to allow hunters on their land during the coming season. ' They are usually responsi­ ble people because they are making the effort to plan their hunt well ahead of the season." he says. "However, it may be advisable to have some type of written agree­ ment developed between the farmer and the hunter." Farmers can also charge for permission to hunt without incurring additional liability under Puclic Act 110. Any landowner who charges a fee for permission to hunt on his/her property should have a written lease. Several general contracts are also available to lan­ downers who can modify them as needed in making ar­ rangements for hunters to use private property. These agreements are available through * county Michigan Barry County Extension Cooperative Extension Service is defined The Cooperative Extension Service is an educational outreach arm of Michigan State University. It is part of a national net­ work of Extension Services in every state in the United States. Each one is based at the state’s land-grant university. The job of Extension is to get practical, university-tested information into the hands of people who need it. It's really like having a little bit of MSU in Eaton county. It’s "cooperative" because it is jointly funded by federal, state and county governments. “Extension” means exten­ ding the educational resources of MSU beyond the East Lan­ sing campus. “Service” means Extension is in the business of helping people. At Michigan State Universi­ ty, Extension is part of the College of Agriculture and NOTICE of MEETING CHANGES The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council scheduled for October 13, 1988 has been rescheduled for October 6th at 7:00 p.m. and the Regular Meeting schedul­ ed for October 27th has been moved from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BY ORDER OF THE NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 TOP SOIL ALL SAND BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS PARTS & SERVICE • SALES RLEVSICE • SERVICE • PARTS Hance eervfM ail brands 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Station help generate up-todate solutions to today’s problems. In all, 29 academic depart­ ments and eight colleges at MSU back up the Cooperative Extension Service. The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is located at 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte. Office and telephone inquiries may be made Monday through Fri­ day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Extension Homemakers pay a visit to Saugatuck recently Forty-eight Eaton Exten­ sion Homemakers and guests spent Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the coastal town of Saugatuck. They had the opportunity to visit a variety ofunique shops, an art gallery and lunch at the Coral Gables restaurant that overlooks the Saugatuck Bay. Greta Firster of Vermont­ ville coordinated the day’s events. In the afternoon, the tour in­ cluded a boat ride on the Kalamazoo River and then out to Lake Michigan. From the boat everyone had an oppor­ tunity to spy the first fall color changes of the trees and numerous water fowl. But the most impressive site on the river was the multitude of expensive boating craft and homes that line the banks. The group also was able to see a multi-million dollar yacht be­ ing made in the boat yards. alendar of Events Oct. 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 12 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 17- “Fiber Facts” - 1 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. Open to all. No charge. Oct. 17 - Barry County Agricultural Society Annual Meeting, 8 p.m., (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. voting). Fair Office on the fairgrounds in Hastings. Oct. 17 - 4-H Poultry Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building. Hastings. Nov. 26 -4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 26 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 28 & Nov. 8 - Understanding Your Community ... YOU Can Make a Difference”. Pre-rcgistration required, $2 charge. Call the Extension Office for reservation and more in­ formation. (948-4862) Even though Saugatuck is the name of the town that lies on the bank of Lake Michigan at present, in the middle 1800s the original town was called Singapore. It was built as a competitor to Chicago for the lumber industry. Due to a large forest fire that destroyed numerous towns along the coastline, people moved away and some of the original buildings were moved inland to the Saugatuck Bay and others were covered by the winds and sand at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. The last leg ofthe trip home included a stop at a Fennville apple mill with many enjoying the freshly baked pies, apple crisp and tastes of fresh, sweet cider. The fall tour committee consisted of Elmer and Anne Mae Conley and Vance and Neva Baker from Charlotte. NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be flushing Hydrants the week of October 3rd Monday thru Friday. NOTICE Last day of registration for the November 8, 1988 general election in the Township of Vermontville, County of Eaton, State of Michigan is Tuesday, October 11, 1988. I will be at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Saturday, October 8, 1988 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 11,1988 from 8:00 a.m. to, 8:00 p.m. JANICE L. BAKER Township Clerk Child Abuse and Neglect Council for Eaton County to have meeting Oct. 4 “Challenges and Oppor­ tunities in Child Abuse Prevention Education” will be the topic of a speech by Jacquelyn G. Sowers at the fourth annual meeting of the Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Coun­ cil Oct. 4. Sowers is a nationally recognized writer, curriculum developer, trainer, conference facilitator, adult educator and keynote speaker on topics related to health promotion and education. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in philosophical, psychological and social foundations of education. At its annual meeting, the council also will elect new board members and recognize their volunteers. This meeting will be at the Charlotte Coun­ try Club, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. The cost is $10 per person, which includes dinner. The public is invited to join council members in hearing Sower’s presentation. Those interested may mail paid reservations to ECCANPC, P.O. Box 246, Charlotte, 48813, by Sept. 26 or call Carol Ranville at 543-4344 or 543-2377 for more information. 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People interested in taking advantage of the DNR’s cur­ rent hunting regulations should contact the regional DNR office or write to the DNR in Lansing. The address is Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Box 30028. Lansing, MI 48909. Ask for the 1988 Hunter's Choice Deer Licenses brochure. 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FpT Tf I T ts W Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N*. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 , ' J’ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan ^-*.^£.1 Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville' Vot. No. 10 — Tuesday, October 11, 1988 Green to appeal judge's ruling on junk car ordinance Barry-Eaton County Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming has upheld District Judge Gary Homan’s conviction of Sidney Green, charged with violating the Village ofNashville’s junk car ordinance. Nashville Village Council President John Hughes an­ nounced the news at that body’s meeting last Thursday. Deming also has upheld the validity of the village’s or­ dinance, the council was told. However, Green’s attorney James L. Witzel of Lansing, has said the Nashville business owner and resident will appeal Deming's decision. Green was was found guilty of violating Nashville’s junk car ordinance by Holman last February. The owner of R&F In­ dustries, Green was first pro­ secuted by the village in April 1987 for violating an or- dinance that governs the storage of dismantled, partial­ ly dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, boats, machinery, equipment or parts. Village officials have con­ tended that Green is violating the ordinance by keeping nearly 20 inoperable vehicles and a large amount of machinery outside his business at 230 S. Main St. and another 11 vehicles out- Nashville man dies in shooting Thursday by Shelly Sulser A 24-year-old Nashville man died late Thursday after being shot at his home, Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje said. Jack W. Main Jr. of 110 Main St. was killed instantly after being struck by shotgun fire at about 11:10 p.m. Oct. 6, Koetje said. Koetje was reluctant to rule the shooting a homicide because the victim apparently had been threatening suicide up until the time of the incident, “We had been calling it a suicide, but now we’re in­ vestigating it as something other than a suicide,’’ Koetje said. Koetje could not release any other details, but said he plans to request a warrant for the ar­ rest of a suspect. Main is survived by his wife, Tina (Daniels) Main; a daughter. Candice; his mother and step-father, Linda and Max Snyder of Nasvhille; a maternal grandmother, Cecile Anderson of Nashville; and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Majn^of Lakeview. He was preceded in death by two daughters: Danielle and Brandi. Main was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville elementary schools and Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. He was employed as a con­ struction worker for various companies. The funeral was held Mon­ day, Oct. 10, at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeviewl side his residence. Green has maintained that the ordinance is unconstitu­ tional because it does not allow for pre-existing conditions. But Holman ruled that the ordinance is not unconstitu­ tional because the village has the right to pass and enforce laws. However, Green’s attorney, James L. Witzel of Lansing, said, “Although Judge Dem­ ing’s final order affirming the lower court ruling hasn’t come yet, when it does, we will file an appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals.” Witzel added that an order, submitted by village attorney Dave Smith of Grand Rapids, contained statements and notes that were “extraneous” to Judge Deming’s decision. Therefore, Witzel filed his objections to the order and sent his own order, eliminating the extraneous material, for the court’s approval. In other council business: -The council received a let­ ter from the Southcentral Michigan Planning Commit­ tee ^regarding the Michigan School Bus Stop Law,’which mandates vechicles stopping behind and in front of school buses being loaded with children. It noted- that state law on school bus safety does not ap­ ply to cities and villages unless they adopt the state ordinance. The council reported that the village has adopted the state law and has posted the appropriate sign on all school buses. -The council accepted three bids for the carpeting of officials circulate cable TV questionnaire 6406 A committee has been formed in Nashville to ex­ amine that community’s fran­ chise with the Centel Cable Television Company of Michigan and plans call for a questionnaire to be distributed to citizens soon. Dave Liebhauser has joined Larry Filter, who will chair the citizens’ committee, and planning commission members Nelson Brumm, Carl Tobias,^Gerald Shoup, Warren Travoli 'and Ron M.V. Homecoming ‘88, week of activity and excitement Homecoming Queen Lisa Corkwell and King Jerry Cournaya greet their loyal subjects. Sophomore Princecess Dana Cole and Prince Ronnie Merrill step from a chauffered Corvette convertible. Junior court member Christy Bennett arrives without her escort Hugh Mitchell, who Was getting ready to do battle with the Belding Redskins. Freshman court members Brian Dennis and Amy Roscoe are welcomed by the crowd. Village Hall. A motion was carried by the council to. award the contract to Brown’s Custom Interior’s of Hastings. -Brown’s bid of $523.90 was only a few dollars more than the other two bids, but the council noted that it in­ cluded floor preparation, in­ stallation, materials and labor. The other bidders did not offer-the same services. -The council noted that the 35mph speed limit signs for Reed and Sherman Streets had not arrived yet. Maple Valley students, faculty and residents celebrated homecoming ’88 in grand fashion. During Spirit Week at Maple Valley High School, the students had dress-up days, held competitions, built class floats and attended a pep rally. The dress-up days included Sunday Best, Clash and Toga days. Some of the activities and competitions were the Basketball Shoot, Spoon Threading, Scooter Race and the Football Relay. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie, of Nashville, were selected as the homecoming parade Grand Marshalls. The theme fo this year’s homecoming was “Welcome to the Jungle.” The parade left Putnam Park at 6p.m. and was escorted by an honor guard of Vietnam veterans. At halftime, Queen Lisa Cor­ kwell and King Jerry Cournaya were crowned by last year’s Queen Sheri Ferell and King Rob Cook. Princess Dana Cole and Prince Ronnie Merrill were crowned by last year’s' Princess Jennifer Robotham and Prince Greg Flower. In the parade judging con­ test, the junior float finished fourth and the sophomores finished third. The seniors were awarded $25 for their class treasury for their second place entry. For their first place float, the freshman were given $50 by the MV Student Council for their .class treasury. Continued on page 8 Bracy, in examining cable TV service in Nashville. At the committee’s first meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, it was decided that efforts should be made to document any complaints members of the community have with their current cable service, as well as to. assess the community’s cable TV needs. To achieve this goal, the committee put together a questionnaire and submitted (he first draft To the Nashville Village Council at that group’s meeting last Thursday. The council is expected to review the questionnaire and offer its suggestions and recommendations at its next meeting Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Several representatives of the Centel Cable Television Company have contacted the Nashville Village office', in­ cluding its regional general manager, William R. Craigle HI. Centel’s area serviceman was upset when he came to the office because he had not been told of any complaints and said he was under the impres­ sion that the service’ provided to the area was satisfactory, Village Clerk Rose Heaton said. She added, “When Centel’s general manager came to the office, he seemed willing to talk and to do what he could to rectify the situation.” “He also was willing to discuss the possibility of coor­ dinating our efforts in the gathering ofinformation when I suggested performing a joint survey,” Heaton-said. On Friday, Heaton received a request form Centel that the company and cable TV issue be put on the agenda for the council’s next meeting. But Heaton recommmended that the company first send a representative to the planning commission and cable com­ mittee meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Nashville Council Chambers. The first draft of the Nashville cable TV survey in­ cludes questions about subscription history, service satisfaction, rates, the respon­ siveness of the company and request suggestions. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 11, 1988 Page 2 Cooking tradition ends in Nashville by Mark LaRose After cooking for the public for 41 years, (Ruby) Faye Salyers of Nashville has retired from the restaurant business. Faye grew up in Prestonburg, Ky., but she moved to Michigan in 1941. She was followed by her childhood sweetheart, (George) Sandy Salyers, and the couple mar­ ried in 1942. They have one child, Angie, 21, who is getting married on Oct. 29. At the age of 16, Faye began her long career in the restaurant business as a dishwasher. Since then she has worked as a waitress, a cook, a restaurant manager and owner in Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Mr. and Mrs.Salyers owned and operated The Steakhouse, The Bunglo Grill and The Homeway Cafe in Ionia and The Steakhouse in Charlotte before bringing The Steakhouse from Ionia to Nashville 17 years ago. When they brought the restaurant to Nashville, they were accompanied by Clayton Chapman, a young employee the Salyers had befriended. Over the years, Faye has owned and cooked in not only The Steakhouse in Nashville, but also the Dinner Bell at Sandyland Park as well as the Dinner Bell in downtown Nashville and at Smoky and Flo’s, which was owned and operated jointly by the Salyers' and Chapman. Five years agoL Faye’s Din­ ner Bell became Clay’s Din­ ner Bell when the Salyers sold the business to their longtime friend, employee and partner. Chapman. Until last week, area diners were still able to enjoy Faye’s homestyle cooking because she had continued to cook for Chapman on a part-time basis. “But she decided to retire for two reasons. She has put in her share of the time in the kitchen, and she has em­ physema,” her husband, San­ dy, said. “Not only has she devoted a lot of years to feeding the public, she devoted all of her time to it, often working from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,” he added. Faye has a fine reputation in the community. “She built her reputation on cooking good food, on offering a wide variety of dishes, by pro­ viding good, fast and friendly How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy...you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 (^uto-Ownen Insurance 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE The leaves on Faye Salyers retirement tree were still green. Faye's friends held a dinner party for the retiring cook at Clay's Dinner Bell in Nashville. service and by giving the customer a fair shake on the prices,” Sandy said.“And she always found the time to prepare different specials. Customers couldn’t say, ‘well, today’s Thursday, the special must be meatloaf.” Chapman said, “Faye’s good at anything she does. She has so much experience there’s isn’t a dish she can’t fix well. But I think she makes the best southern fried chicken.” Faye’s good standing in the 'Take Heart in the Kitchen* set at Jr. High School Maple Valley Community Education is offering a oneevening program in coopera­ tion with the Barry County Extension Office. The program, titled “Take Heart in the Kitchen,” will be presented by Jan Hartough of the Barry County Extension Office and will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. This presentation will give the participants informa­ tion on fats and cholesterol. Coming up in November are two seminars. One is a “Stop-Smoking” seminar and the second is “Weight Con­ trol” seminar. These will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Also, a four-week Christmas Craft class will begin in November. The class will be taught by Madelyn Forest. For further information, or to enroll in these classes, call the Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. BOBBIE’S 1-517-852-0940 EMMANUEL Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. hEV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. TONING (Receive 2 Pay for 30 Visits $ * onoo 4 FREE Visits).................. AXeU 30 minutes of continuous toning. 6 positions in one table for your convenience. When you tone, you can $000 tan for just... A VISIT (Receive TANNING Pay for 10 Visits All Maple Valley Students Can Tan for... $900 A VISIT ...for the month of October CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF Fellowship Time After Worship GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 Sun. Night Service ..6 A.M. Worship......... 11 P.M. Worship......... ..6 Wednesday Night: Bible Study.... 6:30 p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR $3000 (Receive 3 FREE Visits). UNITED North State, Nashville s5000 FREE Visits). METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. • Nashville Pay for 10 Visits Area Church Schedules EPISCOPAL CHURCH she just stays home and takes care of her health. She deserves a chance to take it easy.” “But her hobby will pro­ bably be putting more weight on me,” Sandy said with a laugh. Actually, Faye has already begun taking ceramics classes in Bellevue with some of her friends, and she said she was enjoying it very much. She is also considering try­ ing her hand at painting teeshirts and sweatshirts. Faye added that she is feel­ ing fine and expressed her gratitude to her many friends and aquaintances in the com­ munity for their patronage and support over the years. community is not only based on her cooking and business acumen. “She always treated her employees well. She often let them eat what they wanted and paid them a decent wage,” Sandy said. “She also paid for and held an Easter egg hunt for the kids in the area for years. It was her way of giving something back to the community.” Because Faye has been so involved in the restaurant business, she hasn’t had time to develop outside interests and hobbies. Expressing his concern, Sandy said, “I hope we can find something of interest for her to do, but I’ll be happy if Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THENAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ..9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 11. 1988 Page 3 Junior Livestock Association presents awards at banquet The Eaton County Junior Livestock Association host for its annual “Buyer’s Appreciation" banquet Saturday, Sept. 24. The banquet was held to thank everyone who purchas­ ed animals at the 1988 4-H Fair Market Livestock Sale and those who assisted the association. Five hundred members, families and supporters attended. Presented plaques in honor of their outstanding service to the Junior Livestock Associa­ tion were Quentin and Dorothy Bosworth of Charlotte and the Sible Pack­ ing Company of Lake Odessa. Several buyers were presented award citations in recognition of their purchases in the sale. Gold awards were presented to Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op of Charlotte, Citizens Elevator in Vermont­ ville, Michigan Livestock Ex­ change in Battle Creek, Michigan Veterinary Farm Supply of Vermontville. In­ dependent Bank of South Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned 9S)),' ™tt||. 114? TT«»’S? S■>? "“4s *. A*ss ’A ** IpiA ** IS 2^ SCDOrtnw»riU. ' M statiwstaij. ffMpraiM ipa I® Menu Wednesday, Oct. 12 Beef stew, winter mix, biscuit, oleo, grapefruit sec­ tions, milk. Thursday, Oct. 13 Pork chop, augratin potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, oleo, pudding, milk. Friday, Oct. 14 Veal patty, cut corn, brussel sprouts, white bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 17 Fish fillets, mixed veg., stewed tomatoes, rice, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Barbeque and ribs, red potatoes, coleslaw, white bread, oleo, applesauce, milk. Events Wednesday, Oct. 12 Hastings-Arts & Crafts. Sergeant Cross at 11. Sing-a­ Long. Middleville-Gencvieve Struble on Catastrophic illness at 11:45. Woodland—Marinus DeJong Slides at 12 noon. Thursday, Oct. 13 Delton—Marinus DeJong Slides. Nashville—Sergeant Cross at 11:45. HastingsHearing Aid 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Middleville—Margaret Reid Singer at 11:45. Friday, Oct. 14 Woodland—Geneieve Stru­ ble on Catastrophic illness at 12:15. Monday, Oct. 17 Hastings—Marinus DeJong at II. Nashville—Chip Smith on Fire Prevention atj 1:45. Tues., Oct. 18 All Sites Puzzles. Michigan, and the Grand Ledge Produce Company. Silver awards went to the Michigan Livestock Exchange 'in Portland and Carter’s IGA in Charlotte. The election of 1988-89 association officers also was held during the banquet. New officers are President Aaron Day, Walton Wonders 4-H Club; Vice-President Rachael Greenman, Walton Wonders; Secretary Tonya Mott, Walton Wonders;- and Treasurer Greta Stough, Maurer 4-H. Beef, specie representatives will be Cory Maurer, Barn­ stormers, and Heather Batterson, Spaulding. Representing the sheep members will be Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders, and Kelly Bosworth from Barnstormers. Swine representatives are Jason Haigh from Benton Variety and Alan Finnie from the Spaulding 4-H Club. Styling for v Women, Men and Children Appointments Only Tues., Wed, Tim, Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 School newspaper starts at Kellogg Elementary by Holly Taylor and Sarah Leep Special to Maple Valley News Students in two sixth-grade classes, at Kellogg Elementary School have begun work on school newspaper. The “staffers” meet for • one hour on Thursday nights to work on the paper. It will come olft twicfc a month on Friday afternoons. The students haven’t found a name for the newspaper yet, but are holding a contest to name it. The main sections are: -Sports Spotlight; games and scores, writers: Matt Mace and Mike Williiams. -Getting to Know You; in­ terviews, writers: Allison Burpee and Jenny Mittelstaedt. -Coming Attractions; up­ coming events and activities, writers: Holly Taylor and Amanda Greenman. -Kidz Korner; kids’ stuff, writers, Arnie Reid, Mindy Garvey and Bridie Petrie. -Brain Teasers; games and puzzles, writers Jeni Potter and Heather Philipp. -Drawings and Cartoons; artiste,. Sarah. Regp and, Biljie Jean Jarmen. Their teachers said the pro­ ject will be a learning ex­ perience and fun at the same time. Fifth graders will start help­ ing on the newspaper in the second semester. Adult helpers and teachers working on the paper will be Melanie Burpee, Sandy Briggs and Dave Hustwick. Vermontville Junior Farmers to have potluck dinner Oct. 17 The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will have its annual potluck supper Monday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maplewood All­ purpose Room. Members are asked to bring one meat dish and one other dish to pass and to bring their own table ser­ vice. Beverage, coffee and rolls will be provided. Election of officers and the business meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. New members will be welcomed at 7:30 p.m. also. This meeting will count toward fair requirements, so members are urged to attend. Miscellaneous IONIA ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MARKET: SUNDAY, OCT. 16TH, FAIR­ GROUNDS M-66, IONIA, MICH. 8A.M.-4:30P.M. ADMISSION $1. INSIDE. 1-517-593-3316 Halloween Fabrics & Patterns Christmas $O0 99 Prints. .for YARD Sweatshirt Fleece.. $ OEX 99 Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City, Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond - high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). News of local clubs, social activites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! *... Iv 1 Send my subscription to 300 NAME ADDRESS yard & up — Pick Up Station for Uptown Cleaners — Only ZIP CITY ~ “S I TATE Enclosed in my payment for: O $11.00 Students (9 monlhs) $13 Barry County $15.00 Surrounding Counties $16.50 Other Areas (Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY or call... 948-8051 Kalamazoo and Kent), for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, October 11. 1988 — Page 4 An early history prepared about Maple Grove Township in 1924 those grown in any other Last week's column told ofa peared in that issue: state. September 1937 celebration at For a number of years the The Township of Maple Maple Grove’s Wilcox Church, marking Michigan's Grove lies on the eastern side voters numbered only ten. It centennial year and honoring of Barry County. It is bound­ was at this time, under the the memory ofthe township’s ed on the north by Castleton, jurisdiction of Johnstown, on the east by Kalamo. on the which embraced four earliest pioneers. In covering the event, The south by Assyria and on the townships, namely, Johnstown, Assyria, Maple Nashville News also included west by Baltimore. The Village of Nashville Grove and Baltimore. It was a history of Maple Grove Township, written by the late embraces about 6000 acres of not an independent township until 1846. Honorable William W. Potter, Maple Grove in its limits. The act of the state Maple Grove is designated a native son who rose to become state attorney general on the United States survey as legislature creating the and later a state supreme township two north, range township was approved seven west. It was the resort March 25, 1846, and read as courtjustice. Continuing in that theme, of speculators as early as follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate thefollowing is a report on the 1835, but was not chosen as a early history ofMaple Grove home by actual settlers until and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, that Township, prepared by Mrs. two years later. The soil varies greatly, con­ township number two north, Harry Mason in 1924 for presentation to the Nashville's sisting of sand, gravel, clay range seven west, in the coun­ and muck. The forests con­ ty ofBarry, be and the same is Woman's Literary Club. “We heard so many fine sisted of beech, maple, ash, hereby set off and organized compliments on the paper, ’ ’ oak, black walnut, basswood, into a separate township by noted The News on March 6, elm and tamarack. Fruit the name of Maple Grove, and ‘ ‘that we prevailed on the grows in abundance, especial­ the first township meeting author to allow us to print it. ’ ’ ly apples, which are noted for therein shall be held at the This is the text that ap- their fine flavor, excelling home of Henry Downs in said township.” The township was christen­ ed by the wife of an early set­ tler. The election was held and the following persons were elected to the principal offices: supervisor, Peter Downs; clerk, Elisha Mapes; treasurer, Abraham S. Quick. In May 1837, Eli Lapham, accompanied by his son, Leander, and daughter, Sophia, made a weary pilgrimage from Wayne County, a distance of 125 miles. At this time there was not a road in the township. On arriving in Assyria, the The original Beigh school, situated in Section 12, travelers accepted the cheer was one of the earliest to serve Maple Grove offered by Cleveland Ellis. Township. (The Quailtrip school, built on Section 25 Mr. Lapham immediately but later moved, was the first.) By 1880, according to a constructed a shanty on sec­ Barry County history, the township had "nine framed tion 35, Maple Grove, and schools," with 384 students instructed by 18 teachers, began clearing. He put in five four of whom were men, at an annual total payroll of acres of wheat that year. In July, Mr. Lapham returned to $1,253. Built on land owned by Levi Beigh, an 1860s settler from Ohio, this schoolhouse was replaced by a Wayne County and brought his wife and five children, new home built south of Nashville in 1921, and the old structure was moved to Fuller Street, where it is now with another load of household goods. The trips part of the William Allen home. were made with an ox team. SAFETY BELT USE, MICHIGAN 1988 SAFETY BELT USE BY FEMALES SAFETY BELT USE BY MALES Source: Office of Highway Safety Planning, Michigan State Police A store built at Maple Grove Center in 1868 by John Clark was the start of the community. At one time the center also boasted of a wagon shop, a blacksmith shop, a doctor and a post office. When Mrs. Harry Mason prepared her report on Maple Grove history in 1924, all but the store had disappeared from the scene. This northward view, circa-1910, shows the heart of Maple Grove Center, with the general store at left. the first doctor to locate in the Evangelical on Section 4 was The log cabin, erected in township. He belonged to the built cbout the same time, and May, when the bark would Thomosian school. the Methodist Church on Sec­ peel, was roofed and floored The first school, was held at tion 22 was built in 1884. with bark. The bark on the John Mott's house and was The following are the floor would curl up and it was taught by his daughter, Em- names of some of the early turned over daily to keep it ma, in 1840, on Section 26, settlers and their descendants flat. They had some pieces of with six scholars. The first that live on their original oil cloth they used for carpet school house was built in Sec- farms: John F. Fuller, Section in dry weather, but in rainy tion 25 and was known as the 24, 1846, grandson Frank weather they were used to Quailtrap.. Fuller; Leander Lapham, Secprotect the beds from the The school was moved to tion 21, 1846, grandson Lee water that poured through the Section 24, where a larger Lapham; Valentine Ostroth, roof. Mr. Lapham brought a house was built. A post office Section 4, 1849, grandson horse with him, which was the was established at at Maple Maple Sterling Ostroth; George George cause of much trouble, being Grove Center and a store was Moore, Section 17, 1851, son coveted by Indians, who stole built by John Clark in 1868. Elmer Moore; John Wilkinher twice, Mr. Lapham hav­ There has been a store con- son, Section 34, 1852, son ing recovered her once. ducted at the center ever Thomas Wilkinson; Levi William Sutton of Battle since. At one time, the center Elliott, Section 22, 1854, son Creek entered on 160 acres in boasted of a wagon shop, James Elliott; George 1836, and moved on the same blacksmith shop, store and a Cheeseman, Section 30, in 1838, and was married the doctor. They have all disap- 1854, grandson Ward same year to Miss Sophia peared, except the store. Cheeseman; James Hill, SecLaphem. This was the first For many years, the tion 30, 1854, grandson Clyde marriage in the township, and religious services were held in Cheeseman; Lucian Hyde, Mrs. Sutton, while Miss homes of settlers or in the Section 9, grandson Fred Lapham, was the first white school houses. The United Hanes; Peter Maurer, Section woman to pass the night in the Brethern built a church on 4, 1859, grandson Jake township. Her daughter,-born. Section 16 in 1880. The Maurer; in 1939, was the first white child born in the township. Richard McOmber was fourth person in order of ar­ rival. Abraham S. Quick came from Niagara County, N.Y., in 1839, and bought 160 acres on Section 34. He married Rachael, another Jack W. Main, Jr. daughter of Mr. Lapham. NASHVILLE - Jack W. Main; mother and step-father, This was the second marriage in the township. Their wed­ Main, Jr., 24, of 110 N. Main Linda and Max Snyder of ding trip was a walk to the Street, Nashville, died Thurs­ Nashville; maternal grand­ home of a neighbor to attend a day evening, October 6, 1988 mother, Cecile Anderson of at his residence. Quaker meeting. Nashville; paternal grandpa­ Mr. Main was born on rents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mr. Quick and Mrs. Baldwin erected for Mr. Mott August 25,1964, in Lakeview, Main of Lakeview. the first saw mill in the the son of Jack and Linda He was preceded in death by township. E.G. Mapes moved (Russell) Main. He was raised two daughters, Danielle and in Nashville and attended Brandi. to Maple Grove about 1830. He served as first clerk and Nashville schools and Maple Funeral services were held Valley High School. frequently held other offices. Monday, October 10, 1988 at Dr. Archelans Harwood was He was married to Tina M. Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Daniels on June 7, 1985 in Homes in Nashville with Elder Lakeview. Elmer Patrick officiating. He was employed as a Burial was at Lakeview construction worker for vari­ Cemetery in Lakeview. ous companies. Memorial contributions Mr. Main is survived by his may be made to the Jack W. wife, Tina; daughter, Candice Main, Jr. Memorial Fund. Obituaries Mary E. Mater_____ NASHVILLE - Mary E. Mater, 91, of Rt. 1, Nashville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1988. Mrs. Mater was born on March 31, 1897 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Lemuel and Hattie Edmonds. Mary was raised in Barry County, graduating in 1916 from Nashville High School and Ypsilanti Teachers College going on to teach at McKelvey, Beigh, Quailtrap and McOmber Schools. She was married to Dr. Orville O. Mater on August 31, 1924 residing at their farm home, north of Nashville. Mary and her husband exhi­ bited their registered sheep and hogs at County and State fairs throughout Michigan until his death in 1975. She was a member of the Cloverleaf class, the Birthday Club, the Good Cheer Club, and led a 4-H club for 19 years. Mrs. Mater is survived by three sons, Gene, Gerald and John; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Edmonds. Preceding her in death is one brother, Henry and two sisters, Effie Hosmer and Nellie Moon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, October 9 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Corner­ stone Corps ofthe Independent Bible Mission. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 11, 1988 Page 5 Vermontville Boy Scout Troop 648 reactivated k■x F1 xs &<■> ■> I*? ®j®x wu O Wf s<,®^ti i^; J’fctta lh» l^'- 4^ >Si ■«<& <ukn kn» ,». BlB;*M*ihi!i u,. h * ftfcmji |u *jlr< jr jlr< I!* IW, [tiiijii. ** &s®laE1 lit tabii ’•lit ft lad ।Ma <n»,l«;j*0i OuKiali Standi di, ta.teiiE.ij I ffl.Ma. ■.ft tat. -I V. JtoimK IXta Lmii md MaSk ,4$ note, Ctde Atta taa tan IMrit dent Sue Villanueva and Fire Chief Charlie Viele. And they had to describe the rights and duties of an American citizen to the troop board. The board members are Scoutmaster Russ Cerny, Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Racine, Dale Berry and Dar­ win Foster. Troop 648 is a member of the Chief Okemos Council, and the troop was making preparations to attend the council’s Join-in Jamboree and Camporee Oct. 7-9. Forty-nine troops ' from across the state were registered to participate in the Camporee at Grand River Park near Lansing. At the weekend event, each troop was to represent a foreign country in a variety of competitions, including best patrol flag, best display representing a country, best demonstration represting a country and best meal representing a country. New Tenderfoot Boy Scouts Josh Cerny, Robert Racine, Dan Bailey and Jason Harmon proudly display their patches. Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Racine and Scoutmaster Russ Cerny congratulate the new Tenderfoots. The Vermontville troop was to represent Iceland, and the troop’s Wolf Patrol put together a comprehensive report on the country to pre- Harvest Festival TURKEY DINNER i « eaiBri fUBll!tl®Bl fU (tat First Congregational Church of Vermontville Family style with homemade pies & rolls. Saturday, Oct. 15th sent at the Camporee. The report included a map of Iceland, and facts describ­ ing the country’s geography, history, customs, foods, in­ dustry, agriculture, sports, educational system and communications. The troop members also planned to visit the displays and demonstrations set up by international students and other troops and to participate in games and activities from around the world and in the Join-in Olympics. STANTON'S ■WlUCTIONCeRS & RChLTORSi^ (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNH STe££T SeHMOnTUIlie. MICHIGAN 49096 H4SHMIU.C (517) 852-1717 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! ‘JUST LISTED! Two family home ‘Nice shaded lot ‘Priced to sell at only $33,900 with possible land contract terms (V-46) ‘Lots of possibilities! Serving Starts at 5 p.tn. ' «5 a by Mark LaRose When his son, Josh, moved up to the highest rank in the Cub Scouts of America and was ready to join the Boy Scouts, Russ Cerny, of Ver­ montville, decided to re­ establish Boy Scout Troop No. 648 to active status. The troop had been inactive for a number of years because of a dwindling membership. In June, the troop began meeting, with five new scouts, and since then the membership has almost doubl­ ed, as there are now nine scouts. Vermontville boys in­ terested in joining Troop No. 648 of the Boy Scouts of America can apply at the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church on Monday nights at 6:30, or they can contact Scoutmaster Russ Cerny. A special award ceremony was held Thursday night to honor five young scouts who had fulfilled the requirements for the rank of Tenderfoot. The new Tenderfoots are Josh Cerny, 12; Robert Racine, 12; Dan Bailey, 11; Aaron Patrick, 14; and Jason Harmon, 12. Before attaining the rank of Tenderfoot, the boys had to earn two skill awards. These scouts all earned the family living skills award and the citizenship skills award. To earn the family living skills award, the youths had to perform a domestic chore for two months and chart the ac­ tivity. They had to describe the functions of their in­ dividual family members to the troop. And they had to ex­ pain to the troop what “fami­ ly” meant to them. To earn the citizenship skills award, the scouts had to give a short presentation about a famous American. Three boys selected past presidents, but one chose Thomas Edison and another chose Henry Ford. They also had to interview a community leader and report on the interview. The boys in­ terviewed council members, Vermontville Village Presi- wi! L< 5 2! £*> t 8t,,i! 8t,,i! ^ *lo«< $5.00 Adults / $2.75 Children 5 to 12 Under 5 ... FREE Congratulations Carleen #1 5 s’ 25*5 255 • |B |*B«**<'S* in* ?>**. [{$' M J * V* VW Finished First in State of Michigan for 4-H Rodeo barrel racing, Sr. Division. Love ... Mom, Dan and Lentz '!a VFW, auxiliary members attend state ‘Pow, Row’ VFW Post No. 8260 Com­ mander Wayne Hill and Adj. William Nichols and Aux­ iliary President Victoria Banks, Sr. Vice Agnes Hill and Betty Nichols attended the annual “Pow Wow” at Boyne Mountain. On Friday afternoon (Sept. 30), the Nichols, Hills and Bankses attended the joint memorial for deceased members. Friday evening there was a C of A meeting and a reception. Saturday, the men attended their meeting while the ladies were at theirs with Curbstone Conference following Satur­ day afternoon. Sunday there was a Past Commander’s Breakfast before everyone started their trip home. JOE ANDREWS 852-1717 or 852-0712 ‘Looking for a home? ‘Thinking about selling? ‘Be sure to call Jpe and put his many years of experience to work for you 1 *Brick two story home with brick two cor garage 'Large living room with fireplace ‘First floor laundry ‘Dining room — OTHER PROPERTIES — F-13, 115 ACRE DAIRY FARM with older five bedroom home. $105,000 — call for more information. 40 acre farm Nice remodeled home 'Good barn with box stalls Only $69,900 M-26. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Small town restaurant with great land contract terms. Owner anxious! V43. IDEAL FOR YOUR FIRST HOME — Just $27,500 with a barn/garage. Call Joe for details! LOTS OF BUYERS STILL LOOKING FOR HOMES — CALL NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 11, 1988 — Poge 6 Maple Valley Over 50 group to meet Oct. 18 Maple Valley residents over 50 years of age are planning to meet for lunch and a program on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 12:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. It will be a potluck and everyone is asked to bring a Pancake Breakfast All You Can Eat Pancakes and Sausage or French Toast SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 1:00 PM Kalamo Masonic Temple On Ionia Rd.. 11/2 mile south of M-37 Adults '3.50 / 6-12 s1.50 Under 6 ... FREE dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be furnished. The group will meet in the library and parking is available in front of the school. Lucy. Martin, one of the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School .teachers; will present the program. She will share the. work of the School Im­ provement Committee, as well as some of the com­ munication skills used with adolescents. For further information, call the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education Office at 852-9275. 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Tuna noodle casserole, mixed veg., juice, peanut but­ ter sandwich, cookie. A choice of 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each.meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination Maplewood School on the basis ofrace, color, na­ Monday, Oct. 17 tional origin, sex or handicap. Pizza, green beans, peanut Monday, Oct. 17 butter sdw., peaches. Scalloped potatoes with Tuesday, Oct. 18 Hamburger, french fries, cheese, peas, pineapple, jelly sandwich. corn, pears. Tuesday; Oct. 18 Oct. 19-21 Hamburger on bun, french Parent/Teacher Con­ fries, green beans, cookie. ference, school in a.m. only. Oct. 19-21 Milk is served with each, Parent/Teacher Conmeal. This menu is subject to ferences, school in a.m. only. change. The national school No lunch. ' A choice of lowfat 2%, lunch program prohibits discrimination on .the basis of white or chocolate milk is race, color, national origin, served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The na­ sex or handicap. tional school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap.. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Oct. 17 *Salad, *Chicken Patty, *Ravioli, green beans, peanut butter, sand., juice. Tuesday, Oct. 18 *Salad, *Lasagna, *Fishwich, corn, peaches, peanut butter sand., salad bar. Oct. 19-21 Parent/Teacher Conf., school in a.m. only. No Lunch. *Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. with the cut or style , Just for you Name City School Lunch Menus State Zip Village Hair Port 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Call for appointment.. 726-0257 — JODI IS BACK — �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. October 11, 1988 — Page 7 Eaton, Banaszak exchange vows Celia Anne Eaton and Mark Joseph Banaszak were united in marriage by Rev. David Robertson on June 18 in the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Arnold and Judy Eaton of Nashville, and the groom is the son of Donald and Joan Banaszak of Battle Creek. Celia is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and at­ tended Central Michigan University and Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is employed by IVI Travel, Inc. Mark is a graduate of Lakeview High School and at­ tended Kellogg Community College. He is employed by Nippondenso Mfg. USA Inc. Attending the bride was Lynn Walbeck, friend of the bride and groom, who served as matron ofhonor; her sister, Rebecca Eaton, and three close friends, Rachel Myers, Tammy Seymour and. Stephanie Breitbach. Best man was John Melekian. Groomsmen were Robert and Jeffrey Banaszak, brothers of the groom, and Troy Miles and Matt Carstens, close friends of the groom. A sneak preview of Halloween The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School had a visit to the Country Mill Orchard Sept. 21. The children saw where the apples come from and how apple cider is made. After a treat of cider and doughnuts, the kids went into the pumpkin patch to choose their own pumpkin. Tara Banaszak, niece of the groom, served as the flowergirl. Ryan Banaszak, nephew of the groom, served as the ringbearer.' Ushers were Leonard Eaton, brother of the bride, Summar Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board Meeting Get. 5, 1988 Castleton Township Board met 7:30-9:30. All members present plus O. Moore. Bills approved. Mich. Township Assoc..$70.00 Hastings City Bank . 669.55 J.W. Cooley ............ 19.22 Junia Jarvie 494.00 Maple Valley News ..18.20 Sharon Bishop........ 82.50 Forest Foley 583.11 Michigan Bell......... .29.30 Marshall & Swift..... .99.00 J.W. Cooley ........... .85.91 State of Mich 5.00 Consumers Power. .46.56 Loretta Pixley ........ 46.21 Robert Frolich ........ 95.84 Village of Nashville .14.01 Nelson Rasey 282.50 State of Mich .......... 50.13 Hastings Office Sup 26.39 J. Jarvie ................. 7.81 Postmaster............ 75.00 Township Improvement: Barry Co. Rdbd!Commission$7064t00 Community Development Block Grant: Cheryl Storey ...... 409.80 Hastings City Bank .648.40 State of Michigan 276.00 Postmaster........... ... 25.00 Triple A Builders 2638.46 Covenant Construction ............................... 11250.00 Jim Stowell Cons 4151.20 Covenant Construction8603.00 Maple Valley News 19.60 General fund balance $76,291.66; Block Grant balance $22,770,96; Fire Voted $16,363.34; Amb. Voted'$39,957.70; Township Imp. $51,727.31; Cem. Perp. Care #1 $201.54; #2 $125.73. General business of township included the mo­ tions passed adjusting line items of budget: Field Help for Assessor increased by $1500 to total of $2500; Social Security matching funds by $250 to $2000 and clerks offices expense by $200 to $400. Other discussions on re-newing Bonding of Clerk and Treasurer Millage, culverts and other township business. Commissioner Moore reported on pro­ gress of zoning revisions regarding mobile homes. Hearing Oct. 24 Count Commissioners Room. and Robert and Jeffrey Banaszak. Attending the guest book was Jodi Cobb. Soloist was David Beck, and reader was Leonard Eaton. The bride and groom were transported to the reception by a horse and carriage. The reception was held at the American Legion Post 54 in Battle Creek where a hot-cold buffet was served. Music was provided by Ron Hull. Serving the cake, made by Serena Goodenough, were •Jodi Cobb. Kelly Cooper and Dianne Hames. Host and hostess were Mt. and Mrs. David Thrun. The new Mr. and Mrs. Mark Banaszak honeymooned at Couples in Jamaica, and now make their home in Battle Creek. Self-confidence seminar to be held loocally Oct. 12 A seminar for those in­ terested in dealing more effec­ tively with young adolescents will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1'2, in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library from 7-9 p.m. Communication skills' and ways to build self-confidence will highlight the evening. People are invited to share in this first- of three seminars to be held first semester at the high school. Diana’s Place The place to go for... Professional Styling FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Hours at sour Convenience — Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 Thank You CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all our friends and relatives who attended our 50th wedding anniversary open house, for all the lovely gifts and cards. A special thanks to our children for a very special day. Maurice “Stub” and Betty ____________ Hummel CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks to all who have remembered me with messages, visits and flowers while I was in the hospital. Thanks to Dr. Kim and Dr. Mondejar and the others who assisted with my surgery. Also, the nurses on both day and night shifts, always cheerful and caring. Special thanks to our children and grandsons and several of Christine’s co­ workers who gave the pints of blood. And, we really appreciate the work on the kitchen the children have done so willingly. Again, thanks so much for everything; Mrs. Clayton (Marion) Johnson THANK YOU For a memorable day with friends, neighbors and relatives celebrating our 50 years of marriage. Many thanks for the cards, gifts, flowers and money. We are sorry the cards on three gifts were lost, an amber salt and pepper set, silver flower and 50th anniversary bill. Please let us know who brought them so we can thank you personally. We also wish to thank neigh­ bors, friends and family that showed concern at the time of my accident with visits, cards and many acts of kindness. A special thanks to Phillip Heinze and M.L. Fruchey for putting in my wheat Wayne and Elois Wheaton Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Independent Bank SOUTH MICHIGAN member foic Current Interest Rates on Certificates of Deposit 1 TERMS RATE ♦♦EFFECTIVE YIELD 32 days to 5 months ($1,000 minimum balance) 6.50% 6.697% 6 months to 11 months ($500 minimum balance) 7.50% 7.763% 12 months to 23 months ($500 minimum balance) 7.75% 8.031% 24 months to 47 months ($500 minimum balance) 8.25% 8.569% 48 months to 60 months ($500 minimum balance) 8.50% 8.839% '/A BONUS ON NEW CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OF $25,000 OR MORE | Rates subject to change 10/12/88 Substantial penalty for early withdrawal Deposits are insured by FDIC * Monthly interest paid on deposits of $10,000 or more. | Based on monthly compounding of interest. LESLIE — 144 S. Main Street........................... PLEASANT LAKE — 11628 Bunkerhill Road RIVES JUNCTION — 348 Main Street........... ......... (517) 589-8222 517)769-2200 (517) 569-3641 OLIVET — 122 S. Main Street.......................... WILLIAMSTON — 1245 W. Grand River ...... .(616) 759-2231 .(517) 655-2168 EATON RAPIDS — 2500 S. Michigan Road . POTTERVILLE — 320 Vermontville Highway VERMONTVILLE — 194 Main Street........... ..(517) 663-4108 .(517) 645-7607 ....... (517) 726-0650 \ || |?| �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 11. 1988 — Page 10 Young Belding Redskins pay homage to an enthroned Lion on the sophomore . A Redskin struggles to get out of a caldron that a Lion has just started a fire nder on the first place freshman float. The MV Marching Band Performs at halftime. The Maple Valley High School Marching Band passes in review. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock Specif orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334._________________ RED DELICIOUS APPLES Empires, Ida Reds, others. Free samples. Drops only $3.95 a bushel, great for apple sauce. Vine frosted grapes, $4.95 a bushel. Full Basket Orchard and Vineyard. 8329 Valley, Vermontville. “Where baskets are filled to overflowing at no extra charge.” Daily 10-5. Closed Sunday. SPEND 25* GET s122.73 Just send us your check by mail — postage will cost 25c. Our savings account pays youg0 /0on $2,000 minimum, The Freshman's first place float passes in review For Sale Automotive 1975 BUICK STATION WAGON runs good, $300. 852-0713 days or 726-1253 evenings. >n $5,000 and you get instant liquidity. Accounts are fully insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC. ■ Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here’s my check and completed coupon. I understand you will telephone me to acknowledge receipt and to complete the account opening. Mr/Mrs/Ms Jointly with ■ Address City State Zip Social Security No ■ 126 OTTAWA AVE. N.W. GRAND RAPIDS. MI 49503-2807 PHONE 616-235-7000 Please call me at this No.: Signature salvage and Surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods Farm Why settle for less??? Amount $. •Based on $2,000 minimum forr one year — no interest on balances below $2,000. Effective yield on 6.0% is 6.136%; 6.5% is 6.660%. Want even higher interest? Our $25,000 average balance Money Market account currently pays 7.2%. Effective yield is 7.442%. FALL AUCTION: Southwest­ ern Michigan Polled Hereford Association. Polled hereford and cross bred club calves, heifers. Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan. Sat., Oct 15, Show 9:30. Sale 12:30. Info or catalog 721-8356.________________ FOR SALE: Certified Franken­ muth wheat seed. 517/852-9240 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner*. Phone 945-9554. •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! i BINGO J: • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 FARMER BOYS MARKET 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■« 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or SV5 miles west of M-so OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — closed Sundays Brach's 12 oz. Candy Corn or Autumn Mix .. OEOUCV POPCORN SALE Tiny Pop 99€ (2 ib> or by 24 lb. case @ Magic Popcorn (2 lb.) 49c $5.75 or by 24 lb. case @ Generic Popcorn 2 lbs M1.50 ........ 45C or by 24 lb. case @ $4.99 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 11, 1988 — Page 11 Barry County Water & Soil District holds special erosion program Newly elected Future Farmers of America leaders recently attended the 1988 Region VI Update for Chapter Officers. From left to right are President Eric Bignail, Vice-president Kevin Stewart, Secretary Alicia Krebs, Treasurer Joe Mater, Reporter Kevin Rockwell, Sentinel Steve Cook and Gordon Swinson, Advisor of the Maple Valley Chapter of the FFA. Celebrate g siT£iiiTE-TVMO OF ENTERTAINMENT •.> A UNIVERSE Training Coordinator and (at left) Sam Sch wrapping Colorado Blue Spruce transplants. The Barry Soil and Water Conservation District's fall Reforestation and Erosion Control Program distribution was held Oct. 7 and 8. Ap­ proximately 80,000 seedlings were sold. This is another record fall planting in Barry County. Because of the dry summer, many seedlings planted this spring were lost in the heat. Law changes will add kids to federal tax rolls says IRS “Tax law changes have ad­ ded more than five million children to the tax rolls this year,” says IRS District Director John Hummel. “Of those five million children, we estimate that as many as 100,000 nationwide may not pay the tax they owe and will receive a balance due from us. This means approx­ imately 5,000 Michigan children could receive tax bills,” Hummel says. “We want to pay special at­ tention to these cases, but because age is not asked on a tax return, we will not be able to identify a minor’s bill. We need the assistance of the parent or legal guardian to do this,” the district director says. According to the IRS, any parent, legal guardian or child who receives a balance due bill from the IRS on a minor’s account should immediately ----- ADULTS-----LEARN TO READ Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 call the IRS and make it known that the case involves a child. This will allow the IRS to identify and resolve these cases appropriately. “Congress intended these taxes to apply and certainly we intend to collect them,” Hummel said, “but never­ theless we want to exercise discretion and caution when the case involves a minor.” Questions about tax bills owed by minors or any other tax questions will be answered through the IRS toll free telephone system on 1-800-424-1040. 3 ■ ministrative Assistant are with More Ch oices than Cable TV for about the same price as cable plus..r This was prompted many con­ servation minded citizens to plant in the moist fall grounds. Seedlings may then have a better chance to combat future dry hot summers. “The Barry Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank all those lan­ downers who have purchased seedlings. Its these conserva­ tion sighted persons who will make a better future for all of us,” said Sam Schroder ofthe Soil and Water Conservation District. fBtt MOVIES • SPORTS • ADVENTURE, COMEDY, KIDS & FAMILY SHOWS Call 852-9301 The organiization also sponsors a Spring Reforesta­ tion and Erosion control pro­ gram, and will be offering: conifers, pines, hardwoods, wildlife shrubs, and rain weekly. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays 'Special Octoberfest Bonus! CLEARANCE SALE Community Notices NOTICE Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery lot owners it’s leaf time again, so please remove all things from around stones unless they are in the urns. Please do so by October 10. We will not be responsible for any damage or loss after that. Thank you for your help. Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery Board DRIVE A YARD BARGAIN! BUY NOW AND SAVE! MODEL 4210/36 lough Briggs 8 Stratton 10 hp engine with electronic ignition Heavy-duty gear transmission. 5 forward speeds, 1 reverse Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up and down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even, 36” cut Heavy solid steel frame. Maple valley co-op Nursery School LIST ‘2,124 MODEL 4212H/36 •Briggs & Stratton 1/C 12 hp engine with solid state ignition •Hydrostatic transmission. Infinite speed choice with­ out clutching •Axle-mounted mower pivots side to side and floats up 8 down on rollers at the rear for a smooth, even cut •Heavy solid steel frame LIST '2,649 $2 HAQ fafVIV $ 1 4QQ SALE PRI CE | SALE PRICE SAVE *625 — Learn the Fun Way — Give your child a New Experience. — Sign up your child today. — Call Kim Campbell — 726-0269 Cathy Lentz — 852-9760 SEED WHEAT Certified and Year Out KARL FORELL 543-2672 • 543-0750 Sunrunner •Rear Steer Check our Special Prices on 16 and 20 hp. Garden Tractors • 5 speed • Front Mount 42” • Full Range of Options • 12 hp. LIST $2,349 0% Interest and no monthly payments until May ’89 for all Simplicity Tractors and Riding Mowers Including Sunrunner and ...................................................................................................Sunstar Sunstar Models SALE PRICE TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN Monday-Friday 7 to 7 Saturday 8 to 5 �the Maple Valley News. Nashville Tuesday, October 11, 1988 Page 12 Lions fall 26-10 to Belding; hopes for unbeaten season dashed Until last Friday, nobody had been able to find a way to run on Maple Valley’s unbeaten football team. Nothing is forever, however. Belding used a punishing ground game to upend the Lions 26-10. and dash Maple Valley’s, chances for an unbeaten season. The Redskins amassed 273 rushing yards while scoring four, touchdowns en route to the win, the team’s fourth in six games. Maple Valley fell to 5-1 with the non-conference loss. “That was the key,” acknowledged Guenther Mittelstaedt of the potent Belding ground attack. “They were able to move the ball on the ground consistently. They played well, and we didn’t have a good defensive game.’’ Belding’s Art Ward scored on a pair offirst halfInins of5 and 1-yard to stake the Red­ skins to an early 12-0 lead. Belding upped the margin to 20-0 on a 3-yard run by Marty Barker with 4:20 left in the Sports yards on 11 carries while Cody Mattson led the Lions with 59 yards on 14 attempts. Mittelstaedt said his team was its own worst enemy. “We were stopped by penalties and hurt by mistakes,” he said. In trying to explain the 16-point thumping, Mittelstaedt said he didnft know whether it was the scheduling of a non-conference game in the middle of the season, or another in the series of poor homecoming efforts. “I don’t know what it is,” he said. “We haven’t played well in homecomings. I don’t know if it’s all the activities or what. But our No. 1 priority is to the win the SMAA and then to win as many games as possible.” Flower led the Lion defense with 15 tackles while Brandon Roscoe and Cevin Cornish ad­ ded 12. Sean Bitgood had 10. The Lions’ lead in the SMAA slipped to one game last Friday as Olivet blasted Springfield 42-6. Maple Valley (4-0) hosts the Eagles (5-1, 3-1 league) this Friday with the title on the line. “I’m worried about getting up for Olivet,” he said. “We need to play better against Olivet than we did against Belding. They’re a good team.” third period. Barker later add­ ed a 1-yard plunge for a 26-0 advantage. Maple Valley finally got on the board by driving to the Belding two after a 65-yard kickoff return. From there, Greg Flower scored and Mike Everett’s extra point made it 26- 7. Scott Furlong added a 27- yard field goal with just over a minute to play to make the final 26-10. In addition to their outstan­ ding rushing game, the Red­ skins added 76 yards through the air on 3-of-5 completions. Offensively for the Lions, it was a poor night. Maple Valley rushed for 164 yards, and completed only l-of-12 passes for nine yards. Belding had more first downs, 15-11. Flower wound up with 57 Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte FALL SAVINGS SPREE! ^rhimcj HOT WATER HEATERS 40 GAL. ELECTRIC Fiberglass 1-piece Tub/Shower Combo White No. 2603SG Unit with grab bar colors #154500 $21595 NATURAL GAS $22540 #144576 l-piece 32” Fiberglass L.P. GAS Shower Unit #154576 1323-C WHITE • 5 year tank warranty. • 1 year parts warranty. • Glasslined tank. COLORS $1725° $17950 CPVC WATER PIPE TOILET TANK and BOWL WHITE V2” and 3/4” Seat Not Included PIPE SCHEDULE 40 PVC 10’ LENGTHS YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIYEBING-PUNMING-ESTIMATIHG-SAY.ING Schedule 30 3” size only VINYL SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE 4”x10’ Solid 4”x10’ Pert. Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville - 1 block East on the tracks The Maple Valley basket­ ball team had a busy SMAA week playing league leader Bronson and St. Philip. The Lions lost Monday to Bronson 41-30 and defeated St. Philip on Wednesday 58-51. The Bronson game was very low scoring. The Lions jumped out to an early 8-2 Nashville 7th and 8th graders hold on to a win In a good defensive battle Saturday at Vermontville, Nashville came away with a 14-8 victory. The first half was all defense with Kyle Neff, Tom Snyder and Niki Grinage holding Vermontville out of the end zone. Vermontville scored first in the second half to lead 8-0 but Nashville came back on a Grinage run and 2 point sneak by Greg Garn. With about 4 minutes to go Tom Snyder scored the winning touchdown. Nashville’s record is now 4-0-1 with one game remain­ ing against Woodland at home this Saturday. lead in the first few minutes of half time lead was 26-24. During the second half the the first quarter and maintained the advantage 10-9 to end Lions did not foul as often and that quarter. At half-time the began to block out and board lead remained one point 19 to effectively to gain a 39-30 lead. Karris True had 6 points 18 in favor of the Lions. The third quarter was a and Tammy Ashley had 4 to tough one for the Lions as help gain the lead. The scoring of 19 points to they managed to hit one of seven shots. The 3 points St. Philip’s 21 fourth quarter scored in that quarter allowed points gave the Lions a 58-51 Bronson to capture a 26-22 SMAA win. Deanna Hagon led the lead. The fourth quarter had Bronson outscoring the Lion Lions with 19 points, Heidi 15-8 for a 41-30 victory. Kar­ Reese 13, Karris True 11, ris True led the Lions with 12 Tammy Ashley 6, Kristen points while Deanna Hagen Kraai added 4, while Lesley Dipert’s 3 and Nicole Kipp’s had 10 points. The field goal percentage, 2 "rounded but the' Lion 11 of 41 for 26 percent hurt scoring. The Lion record now stands the Lion effort. On Wednesday, St. Philip at 5 wins and 4 losses. The had everything in control dur­ Lions will play at Middleville ing the first half as the Lions on Tuesday and be home on fouled often to give 19 first Thursday night against half free throw attempts. The Hopkins. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks. • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 11th Frame Lounge (At Lakeview Lanes) — OCTOBER — Late Nite Happy Hour 10:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. 11/2” • 2” • 3” •4” HOMETOWN Lion eagers split two contests Hot & Cold 10’ Sections BONE $4995 $6795 QcHova Maple Valley defenders Cody Mattson (34) and Bob Wood (25) break up a Belding pass during last Friday's 26-10 Redskin win. (£8 OK CREDIT flftANClNC AVAILS If Prices Good thruy 10-29 Cash & Carry Friday & Saturday Nights Starting October 7 & 8 SATURDAY NIGHTS All-You-Cari'Eat TACO BAR _ $900 _ Phone — 374-8113 1223 Lakeview Dr, Lake Odessa �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 11. 1988 — Page 13 M.V. jayvee gridders defeat Belding 44-22 In a high scoring affair Thursday night, the junior varsity Lions exploded for 32 points in the 4th quarter to get past Belding 44-22. The Lions got the board first with Jason Hoefler scor­ ing on a 15 yard run in the first quarter. The extra point failed to make the score 6-0. In the second quarter Hoefler again hit paydirt with a 4 yard run. Again the extra point was no good to make the score 12-0. The Redskins came back with a 35 yard touchdown run and missed the extra point to make the score 12-6 at half time. The third quarter was all Belding when two Lion fumbles led to two Redskin touchdowns and both extra points to make the score 22-12 after three quarters. The junior Lions broke the game open in the fourth quarter with four unanswered touchdown and 4 good extra points. Ron Merrill scored on 3, 55, and 22 yard runs and Matt Carpenter scored on a 35 yard jaunt. The Lions churned out 400 Barry County Extension Calendar of Events ’’tonijjij ps»* s»* Wi ■ te“ ‘••mt ^ia ktiiteimi “•nil! pas. Vsii tib pata s®. UiutuM Oct. 12 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 17- “Fiber Facts” - 1 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. Open to all. No charge. Oct. 17 - Barry County Agricultural Society Annual Meeting, 8 p.m., (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. voting). Fair Office on the fairgrounds in Hastings. Oct. 17 - 4-H Poultry Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. Oct. 22 - Feathered Family Days, 10 a.m. to4 p.m., Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners. Nov. 24-4-H Rabbit Fun Night, 7 p.m. Community Building, Hastings. Oct. 26 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 26 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 8 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 28 & Nov. 8 - Understanding Your Community ... YOU Can Make a Difference”. Prc-rcgistration required, $2 charge. Call the Extension Office for reservation and more in­ formation. (948-4862) Nov. 1 - 4-H Little Peoples’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 5 - Feathered Family Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners. Nov. 7 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building Hastings. Nov. 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. lindltaft ikliK pt life tata Bill iiiin Coming Soon Sunday Afternoon Euchre at ... 11th Frame Lounge at LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa Phone — 374-8113 VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Phone 726-1121 yards rushing with Ron Mer­ rill getting 176 and Jason Hoefler 120. The defense was led by Jason Hoefler, Dan Franks. Willis Rugg, Ron Merrill and Jason Byington. The next game will be at Olivet Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Vermontville fifth and sixth grade gridders take Nashville The Vermontville fifth and sixth grade football team came up victorious on Satur­ day, 10-0, against Nashville. Excellent defensive play held Nashville to next to no yards being gained. Defensively Damon Patrick and Wayne Moore each had one pass interception. Tackles were led by Greg Hallewell with five. Jason Trowbridge, Sommer Kellogg, and Shane Scott each made four tackles. Nashville gave up two safety’s to add to the defen­ sive pride, an excellent team effort by all. The offense was led Keith Carpenter with 19 yards rushing and 65 yards in kick returns. Gabe Priddy totaled up 62 yards rushing and one touchdown. Cliff Weller turn­ ed in a tough 12 yard, coupled with a pass reception for 5 more yards. Wayne Moore gained 14 yards to add to the offensive attack. Jason Trowbridge added 7 yards with a kick return. Good job offense. Vermontvilles next contest will be home against Saranac, Oct. 15 at 12 noon. KARLFORELL 543-2672*543-0750 DAVE ACKETT ...for your Auto Needs 1988 CHEVY Corsica 4-Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, one owner, 2 tone, $8950 1985 OLDS Calais Supreme TEC. 4 eng., auto., p/steering, p/brakes, ice cool air, tilt, cruise, stereo, one owner, $£20 E A very clean REDUCED *300 *05/OU THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 1985 DODGE Colt 4-Dr. Auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM w/tape, D.L. pkg REDUCED *1000 C AZ AuCd AU Eighth grade gals lose 24-34 The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team played only one game last week, traveling to Bellevue, where they were defeated by the Broncos, 24-34. Leading the scoring for the Lions was Lori Carpenter with 8 points, followed by Kelly Eastman with 6 points, Becky Corkwell and Renee Rosin with 4 points each, and Mindy Shoup with 2 points. Leading the rebounders was Mindy Shoup with 9 and Lori Carpenter with 8. The loss even the eighth grade record at 3 wins and 3 losses. 1985 DODGE D-150 1/a Ton Very nice truck. One owner, slant 6 engine, p/s, p/b, auto 1988 CHEV S-10 Shortbox, 4 cyl., 5 speed, red in color, 13,000 miles, factory warranty ^C AC A $CO*OJCvO 1983 BUICK Regal 2-Dr. Nashville Jr. High wins 'Bragging Rights" game V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM stereo, sharp, clean car............ The Nashville Jr. High team beat Vermontville 14-8 in a game that wasn’t decided until the last minutei Scott English put Vermont­ ville ahead 6-0 with a 57 yard run. Grant Simpson added the two point conversion. But, an inside screen pass and a fine. Auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, many other options, one owner long run by Nicky Grinich gave Nashville the lead 14-8. Vermontville had two chances to take the lead in the 4th quarter, but failed to put the ball in the end zone. Carl Mazurek and Steve Hopkins led the Vermontville defense with 10 tackles each. Nashville third and fourth graders top Vermontville Vermontville third and fourth graders dropped to 0-5 Saturday at the hands of Nashville for the second straight week. Vermontville managed only 3. yards of- fense. Jeff Royston with 7 yards, and Brady Simpson with 6 led the offense. Jarrod Osborne and Jason Seger had six tackles each. ArSJO v 1986 BUICK LeSabre 2-Dr. O4Dv 1985 OLDS Delta 88 4-Dr LS Brghm V-8, auto., p/b, p/s, A/C, with S A AC A full power......................................................... Z 3dU 1983 CHEV Celebrity 4-Dr. S VA C A : J 3 O V-6 cyl., auto., p/b, p/s, A/U, cidan....................... 1981 FORD Thunderbird Auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM, sharp. Last chance, next stop car auction. REDUCED <700 $2250 1977 chev impala $550 V-8, auto Commission on Aging plans party The Ionia County Commis­ sion on Aging will be host for a Meijer Community Party Wednesday, Nov. 9. The luncheon will be held at the Ionia Masonic Temple, 900 Masonic Drive, with the program at noon and the lunch to follow. Jack Robbins, from Lans­ ing’s WJIM Radio, will be the master of ceremonies. Games and prizes will be awarded. Tickets are available at the Clarksville Community Center, Monday and Wednes­ day and in Lake Odessa, at the Lake Manor Apartments Community Room, Monday through Thursday. Tickets may be purchased between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. They may be purchased through the mail be sending name and address along with $4.25 ticket price to the Ionia County Commission on Ag­ ing, 115 Hudson St.. Ionia. Birthday Club to meet The Maple Grove Birthday Club will have a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the home of Diane Williams on Coats Grove Road. The potluck luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. Helen Schantz will be the co-hostess for the gathering and Bernice Daniels will bring the dessert. 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4-Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, extra clean, one owner SCU At/CJ VA 1986 GMC 1/2 Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM, full length running boards with aluminum cap $*" Z9 AuCdUA 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4-Dr. SZLQIZO 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, clean, one owner 1974 pontiac 1983 chevy Runs great Grand Prix OOv % Ton Pickup With alum, cap, V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, tilt, cruise, AM/FM, very, very sharp O43U Vermontville news EED WHEAT Certified and Year Out Come Over and See... Madeline and Gerald Siple had visitors from Florida recently when long time friends Robert and Barbara Shaw called at their home. The Shaws live near St. Petersburg, Fla., where he has a contracting business. Mr. Shaw was raised near Vermontville and became friends of the Siples. The senior citizens potluck dinner will be Thursday, Oct. 13, at noon. Seniors are asked to bring a dish to pass, their own table service and a bingo prize. Iva Reed is home from the hospital and will enter the Masonic Home in Alma, Mich. Best wishes to you, Mrs. Reed. The Vermontville Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Congregational .Church. — WE BUY USED CARS — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 11, 1988 — Page 14 Farmers cautioned to store leftover pesticides properly to stop accidents Realtors donate to local political campaign The Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors and the Ionia County Board of Realtors last week presented State Rep. Bob Bender (second from left) with a campaign con­ tribution on behalf of the Realtors Political Action Committee. With Bender are (from left) Don Freels, executive officer with the Michigan Association of Realtors, who was speaker at the local general membership meeting last Thurs­ day: Sandy Rausch, executive officer of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors: Joyce Troms, Ionia County representative; and Don Haywood, president of the BarryEaton Board of Realtors. Serving our country • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville will pick up any bagged leaves that are put out by the curbside. The week of October 24th loose leaves raked into the gutter will be picked up, however any residents who do not have curb and gutter must have their leaves bagged for pick up. No leaves will be picked up after October 28th. sEEd WHEAT Certified and Year Out KARL FORELL 543-2672 • 543-0750 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards ———— • SALES • SERVICE LREVSICE • PARTS tVe service all brands 543-8332 appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY .. Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Darren M. Fisher Army National Guard Private Darren M. Fisher, son of Sylvia J. Hoeve and step­ son of Russel J. Hoeve of 115 E. Casgrove, Nashville, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid and Army history and traditions. Gene O. Black Air Force Airman Gene O. Black, son of Ed J. and Eunice E. Black of Rural Bums L, Vermontville, has arrived for duty at Carswell Air Force Base, Texas. Black is a cardio-pulmonary laboratory specialist with the Robert L. Thompson Strategic Hospital. He is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa. Business Services ATTENTION NASHVILLE AND THORNAPPLE LAKE RESIDENTS: store your boats, campers, autos at Nashville Stor­ age, 712 S. Durkee in Nashville. Seasonal rates. Call 1-616-795-3713. LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100. OPEN YOUR OWN beautiful retail store. Choice of jean­ sportswear, large lady, infantpreteen or family shoe store. First quality top name brands. $14,900 to $26,900 investment includes fixtures, inventory, training and more. Prestige Fashions 1-800-247-9127. TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 1 Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID « FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. ■■■■■ Bowens Mills plans Cider Festivals The Past Lives Again at Historic Bowens Mills as the last two weeks of the cider season will be celebrated with festivals on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. The festivities will start at 10 a.m. each week and last until 4 p.m. The usual activities of each week will be the making of cider by water power on the hugh old antique press. The Mill’s museum floor will be open, with com grinding demonstrations. The Mill’s lower level with its blacksmith, ma£hjne_ aqd» coopers’ shops will be in operation. The “Chuck Wagon” food wagon will be on hand each week also of course, the cider and doughnuts and all kinds of apple desserts are served at the Cider Mill Cafe. The main features for the week of Oct. 15 will be an “Old-time Style Show”, harvest arts and crafts show, folk music by Stan Priece and Friends, and a French Voyager Camp. The style show, which will be at 1 p.m., is sponsored by “Cathy and Company”. Cathy Moore has a costume shop on Main Street in Wayland. She has many gowns, and her creations that would have been worn in the 1800s. All year long Cathy rents cotumes for theatrical plays and masquerade balls. However, this is the big time of the years, when rentals are made for Halloween parties. Cathy and Co. also has wigs and other props to rent. On Oct. 22, the Bicenten­ nial Wagon Train will camp out at the Mill. There will also be lots of farm yard fun and contests going on. There will be goat cart rides and pony- S Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 TOP SOIL ALL SAND LIME CHIPS BLACK DIRT Cobb COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Also on the grounds are an 1860s Victorian 10-room “Bowen House” be­ ing restored, a pioneer 1830s Plank House and ah 1850s post, and beam bam, which houses a team of Belgian horses. A covered bridge crosses over the mill stream, A oneroom school house is being moved in this month to be restored next year. There is no State Funding and all restorations are done with gate fees, adults, $2 and all students are free with parents. Cider and sugar-free apple butter are available at the gate ii, । Fassett BodyShop Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS WV granules in plastic bags to protect them against dampness and moisture,” Olsen advises. The best way to dispose of excess pesticides iss to use them as directed on the label. “Never dispose of a pesticide or other chemical by pouring it down the drain, on the ground, into a storm sewer or into a body of water,” Olsen urges. “The danger to other humans, pets, wildlife and the environment are too great.” If you have a problems or questions about disposal of pesticides or other chemicals or their t containers, contact the Department of Natural Resources Waste Manage­ ment Division (517/373-2730) or the Toxic Substance Con­ trol Commission (517/373-1031), which spon­ sors toxic chemical pickup or return days in some counties. To replace lost or As the need for lawn and garden chemicals declines in unreadable labels, contact the the fall, the question of what dealer who sold the chemical. Never store pesticides or to do with the leftovers arises. Larry Olsen, Extension other chemicals with or near pesticide coordinator at' food, feed, medicine or clean­ Michigan State University, ing supplies so there’s no says storing chemicals where chance of a mix-up. Store pesticides and other they won’t pose a safety hazard is the first concern; chemicals where they won’t keeping them in usable condi­ be subject to very high tion for next year is the temperatures— above 90 degrees F — or very low second. “Pesticides — insecticides, temperatures. High weed killers, fungicides, etc. temperatures may cause — are poisons,” he points chemical changes that will out, “and they need to be make pesticides less effective. Freezing will ruin liquid for­ treated with caution.” “Any toxic chemical should mulations and may break glass always be stored in a locked containers. The storage area should be storage area where children, pets, wildlife and irresponsi­ dry, also, so that wettable ble adults can’t get to it,” powders, granulated Olsen says. “So there’s no pesticides and dry fertilizers question about what’s in a don’t draw moisture from the container or how to use it, air and become caked. pesticides and other chemicals “Enclose paper bags and should always be stored in boxes of powders and their original containers with the labels intact.” — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday Do it yourself • 1 'A" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks ;l 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 r 270 N. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905^ P.O.Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Tuesday, October 18, 19101 Vermontville Lions Club entertains local senior citizens— by Mark LaRose For the fourth straight year, the Lions Club has treated the senior citizens of Vermont­ ville to an evening of dining and entertainment. “The idea was to honor the senior citizens for all they’ve done for the community, and we thought the best way to do it would be with a dinner and entertainment,” said Gene Fisher, organizer of the Lions Club Senior Citizens Night. “The evening was a big success, and we had the big­ gest crowd yet,” he said. “The first year we had around 50 people at the din­ ner,' but it’s been growing every year. This year we had 76 people,” he added. The seniors were served a dinner of Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, com, rolls and pie. After the meal, entertain­ ment was provide by The Uni­ que Washtub Trio of Hastings. “They played old-time favorites and got the audience to sing along,” Fisher said. “There was a lot of au­ dience participation, but when they started playing polkas, they really got ’em moving. Everyone had a good time,” he said. Fisher said the Lions appreciated the use of the Ver­ montville Congregational Church kitchen and hall. Vermontville Lions Club members Bill Mason, Bill Martin, Elon Baker, Gene Fisher, Merlin Steward, Jay Deagan, Lee Hill, Don Martin and Bob Lindsay take time out from serving dinner to their honored guests. Vermontville's senior citizens. Vermontville Council oks placing 911 resolution on ballot A special millage proposal for Comprehensive Emergen­ cy Telephone Services (911) will be oh the Nov. 8 ballot in Eaton County. The resolution was introduced by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and the Vermontville Village Council has approved its placement on the ballot. The resolution calls for up to a one- mill increase for five years for the funding of a comprehensive, county-wide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch system and the con­ version of existing systems to 911. Although the council ap­ proved placing the issue on the ballot, it clearly did not of­ fer unanimous support for the resolution itself. Council Member Joanne Nehmer expressed her view that council approval of placing the issue on the ballot was not necessary because it would be on the ballot anyway. She added that coun­ cil approval could be con­ strued aS support fbr the resolution and one-mill increase. Council Member Rod Har­ mon, who made the motion, said he personally supports the idea of a county-wide comprehensive 911 service, but that he was skeptical about the tax increase. Village President Sue Villanueva said, “I feel that if it saves one life in the area, it’s worth it.” She also pointed out that the proposed system is com­ prehensive and automated. “With the system we have right now, an emergency call could wind up a skip and a guess.” With automated or “Enhanced 911” services, as they are called in many areas of the nation, once an emergency call is made, a computer matches the telephone number with an ad­ dress, and within seconds the call is routed'to the public ser­ vice agency with jurisdiction in the caller’s area. This system has been lauded by police and fire departments throughout the nation because it has resulted in numerous rescues and arrests that they contend would have been im­ possible with older systems. This is because “enhanc­ ed” 911 services immediately provide the caller’s address, so even if the caller should be forced to break the connection because of danger from a fire or an attacker, the appropriate agency can still respond to the call for assistance. Another factor contributing to the improved arrest and rescue record is that the calls are routed to the proper agen­ cy with jurisdiction in that area. With older systems there often was confusion and delays while the operator tried to locate and route the call to the right agency. Council 'Member Russell Bennett said he felt it was im­ portant for local residents to be aware of the value and im­ portance of the new system. In other council business last week: — The council received notification from the Eaton County Board of Commis­ sioners that a resolution re­ quiring a $25-per-vehicle fee on each motor vehicle registered to an owner residing in the county had been added to the Nov. 8 ballot. The revenue from the additional fee would be ear­ marked specifically for road improvements and operations. Continued on page 2 Vermontville man pleads quilty to break-in, assault charges by Jeff Kaczmarczyk In the 11th hour, a Ver­ montville man charged with breaking and entering a Nashville home and sexually assaulting the female occupant pleaded guilty Monday to charges in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. After several delays, trial was scheduled to begin Mon­ day for Richard D. Lowe, 33, for the March break-in and attack. But Lowe, also known as Bud Lowe, agreed Monday morning to plead guilty to charges ofbreaking and enter­ ing with intent to commit great bodily harm, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. In exchange, three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct will be dismissed by the the prosecutor’s office when Lowe is sentenced. Sentencing was set for Nov. 23, and Lowe was remanded to the custody of the Barry County Jail. The case had been set to go to trial July 18, but was delayed in July at the request of Lowe’s defense attorney so Lowe could undergo a psychiatric examination at the Ypsilanti Forensic Center to determine his competency to stand trial. Lowe, of 7406 VermontContinued on page 2 5-year-old Nashville boy seriously hurt in residential accident A boy who got caught between this 16-foot wheelchair ramp and the cinddrblock wall to the right remains hospitalized today after the accident at his home last Thursday. Derrick C. Warner, 5, was listed in critical condition Monday at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. were able to restore his by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 5-year-old Nashville boy heartbeat. He was later transferred to remains in critical condition today after an unusual acci­ Bronson Methodist Hospital dent Thursday that nearly end­ in Kalamazoo, where he was admitted into the intensive ed his life. Derrick Carl Warner was care unit in the pediatrics ward with a closed-head in­ home from kindergarten, playing with his 6-year-old jury, a hospital spokeswoman sister when he walked out of said Monday. But authorities are unsure their home about noon. Moments later, he was how Derrick came to be stuck found trapped underneath a under the ramp. “We feel it was an acci­ 16-foot-long wooden wheelchair ramp leading to dent,” said Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje. “This boy the Warner’s porch at 310 some how apparently got pin­ Sherman St. Arriving police and am­ ched in between the ramp and bulance workers found the block wall.” The ramp, constructed of Warner had stopped breathing and were unable to find a four two-by-fours and three one-by-12s, is three feet wide pulse. Nashville Ambulance and. three feet tall, Koetje transported the boy to Pen­ said. The ramp was hinged to be nock Hospital, where they tipped up on one side so that the porch steps could be used, he said. “He may have pulled it over on himself,” Koetje said. “It may have been up, and he may have pulled it over on himself. Derrick was home with his sister and a baby sitter at the time of the accident, Koetje said. His father, who works nights, also was at the home at the time. Koetje said ambulance at­ tendants were unsure what caused Derrick to stop breathing because there were no signs of cuts, bruises or other injuries on his body. ‘‘There were no witnesses,” he said. “We’re not sure exactly what happen­ ed, and we may never know. ” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 2 Vermontville Council oks placing 911 resolution on Nov. 8 ballot Continued from front page— — The coucil received a $150 refund from the money it paid toward workers’ compensation. —It was noted that the village’s insurance premium of $7,652 was the same as that of the last fiscal year. — The council discussed methods of paying the bill for the new municipal well being drilled by the Hart Well Drill­ ing Co. Under consideration is the transfer of money from the general fund, but the coun­ cil postponed decisions about amounts, interest and repay­ ment plans until the finance committee and village accoun­ tant could be consulted. — The council approved plans to install signs stating that there will be no parking on village streets from 2 to 5 a.m. to facilitate snow removal this year. — The council rejected Maplewood Elementary School Principal Dave Doozan’s request that the village have children forego the traditional Holloween custom of trick-or-treating on Oct. 31. Doozan made the re­ quest so that the trick-ortreating custom would coincoin­ cide with the Oct. 28 Holloween festivities being held at the school and so that thechildren would be well rested and ready for another week of school on the following Tuesday. In rejecting the proposal, council members: held that custom and tradition are culturally important and should not be compromised for the sake of convenience. Therefore, village residents can expect monsters, goblins, witches, demons and fairer and friendlier visitors roughly between 6 and 8 p.m. on Halloween night. Vermontville man pleads quilty to break-in, assault charges The habitual charge doubles the maximum sentences he could receive to 30 years for the breaking and entering count, and 20 years for the assault charge. Lowe’s arrest stems from an incident that took place at the victim’s home early in the morning on March 11, accor­ ding to Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy David Oakland. Authorities said Lowe broke into the victim’s house, physically assaulted her and sexually assaulted her three times. The victim, who is describ­ ed as being in her mid-20s, was able to leave the house and contact law enforcement officials, Oakland said. Lowe was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend’s house in Eaton County. He has been lodged at the Barry County Jail since his arrest. Continued from front page— ville Hwy., stood mute in April to the five charges, and automatic innocent pleas were entered in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court on his behalf. The top sentence for the breaking and entering charge is 15 years in prison, while the assault charge carries a max­ imum penalty of 10 years or $5,000. He also pleaded guilty to a third-offense habitual of­ fender charge that alleged he had two prior felonies. Family“SHOP&SNACK”Night FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 — 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — Homemade Soup • Sandwiches Salads • Pie • Beverages (INDIVIDUALLY PRICED) Murder warrant issued Monday in Nashville man’s death Oct. 6 men when the 11:10 p.m. been threatening suicide up by Jeff Kaczmarczyk until the time of the incident. The Barry County Pro­ shooting occurred. A dispute may have been a “It’s a really different type secutor’s office Monday after­ noon issued a warrant charg­ contributing factor, but Koetje of a death, and we have to ing a Vermontville man with declined to speculate on the look at it as closely as possi­ ble,” Koetje said last week. homicide in connection with reason for the shooting. No other details were “We had been calling it a the Oct. 6 shooting death of a available by press time Mon­ suicide, but now we’re in­ Nashville resident. vestigating it as something The 24-year-old man’s day afternoon. Formerly a construction other than a suicide.” name is being withheld pen­ “We’re continuing to look ding his arrest and arraign­ worker employed by several ment on an open charge of area companies, Main was at it,” Koetje said. “We’re murder. raised in Nashville and attend­ continuing to interview peo­ Jack W. Main Jr., 24, was ed Nashville elementary ple, and we hope to be done killed instantly at his home by schools and Maple Valley before too long.” a shotgun blast. The incident Junior and Senior High The type of injury that led initially was thought to have School. to Main’s death is consistent been a suicide, but authorities The funeral was Oct. 10 at with suicides, Koetje said, but said late last week they had Wren Funeral Homes in other circumstances had rais­ begun to suspect it may have Nashville, and burial was at ed the possibility of the death been a homicide. Lakeview Cemetery in being a homicide. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Lakeview. Koetje said Main was at his Koetje said last week that home with two other young Main, of 110 Main St., had Parent-teacher conferences planned at Maple Valley Schools Oct. 19, 20 and 21 Conferences for parents and teachers will be held in the Maple Valley Elementary schools Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19,20 and 21. "We consider conferences to be a vital part of the educational system," said Superintendent Carroll Wolfe. "It gives the parents and teachers the opportunity to share important information relevant to the most successful educational means for the children." • Bazaar • Bake Sale Nashville Chamber is planning for holidays Peace United Methodist Church 4 Miles West of Nashville, Corner M-79 and Barryville Road Everyone Welcome! Over a meal at Good Time Pizza, members of the Nashville Chamber of Com- How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are avaialble for new mobile homes ... and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE vfuto-Otonm Insurant Lite Home Car Business 7A& No ProMbmfkop^" merce recently discussed their plans for the coming holiday season. The chamber discussed the Christmas decorations and lights that it owns and that the village puts up every year and decided that no new ones are needed. A Turkey Hunt will be sponsored by the chamber. In this promotional event, local merchants will purchase and give away a number of birds. There are plans for a photo session with Santa and local children. The chamber is also plann­ ing to sponsor a photo contest. In a joint effort, the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce, the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce and Kay Hartzler, Maple Valley Community Education Direc­ tor, will meet to discuss ef­ forts to welcome new residents in the two communities. In the past, the group has welcomed newcomers with free coupons, redeemable at area businesses, and an infor­ mation packet. The two chambers in the Maple Valley School District also will have a joint meeting at the end of this month to discuss next spring’s “Job Talk” seminar. The seminar is designed to help Maple Valley freshmen understand the job market and it will provide information on job skills, education, requirements for employment, and applying and interviewing for employment. The next meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce will be held at the local branch of the Hastings City Bank on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. The superintendent said that in order for a good conference, it is necessary for both sides to prepare. He listed several hints on how to do just that: • Talk with your child. Find out if there is anything bothering him or her. • Write down any questions you want to ask. • Ask for ways in which you can help your child. • Be willing to listen to what the teacher is telling you. Remember, quite often a child's behavior is different at school than at home. The teachers are rying to get a better understanding of the students and are looking for your help. Nothing that is said should be taken as an insult to you as a parent. • Remember that this is a conference on one child. It is not a time to discuss your other children, car problems, etc. The conferences are only 15 minutes long. Try to keep to the subject. The conference schedules for the availibility of specialists are as follows: • Kris Green, counselor, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Maplewood School, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Maplewood, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fuller, and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Kellogg. • Hal Maxson, speech therapist, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Maplewood, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Fuller; 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Kellogg, and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the high school. • Michelle Skovera, physical education, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Maplewood, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct 19 at Fuller, and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Kellogg. ■ Carol Kersten, music, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Maplewood, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fuller, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Kellogg, and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the high school. • Jean St. Andrew, Chapter I reading, at Maplewood during all conference times. • Lori Chase, Chapter I math, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Kellogg, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Maplewood, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Maplewood, and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kellogg. • Marcia Matevich, art instruction, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Kellogg, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct 20 at Maplewood, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Fuller, and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fuller. • Denise Vanderhoef, band, all conference times at the high school. •Maple Valley Athletic Boostersa : BINGO : • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. 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This bus is equipped for the handicapped and is available for any type of trip such as$& doctor appointments, grocery shopping, trips to Pennock Hospital or the drug store and so much more. Call to set up a ride or for more information ... 948-8098 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 4 i Memories of the | past... by Susan Hinckley Memories of the old Star Theatre gham County, plus making of In a recent letter, Versile D. travelogues... Babcock of Mason wrote: “I have a museum of old “For many years I have read your stories on the history of time cameras in our base­ Nashville, and they have ment... (and) confine my brought back many fond photography since 1980 to the copying and restoration of old memories of my youth...there were many good times and photographs, photographs, tintypes, tintypes, glass glass some not so good during the plate negatives...you might say bringing memories back Depression. My parents, brothers and myself came (to to life. “You see, I found out that Nashville) from Traverse City in 1926. My father was a after you retire it is important foreman on the road gang to keep your mind busy, doing something, it does not matter which built M-14, M-79 (now M-66) from Ionia corners what, but keep busy. Then south to the Calhoun County your aches and pains are not so bad as you are growing line, a two-lane gravel road. Then our family decided to older. I give a lot of talks to civic groups, clubs, etc., as stay in Nashville. “I remember the wonderful people are what you miss most school days, the many friends after retirement.” I made, and working after school and on weekends at different stores such as In this letter, Babcock said Kroger or Felpausch; peddl­ ing papers; hauling corncobs he hoped in the near future to with a small wagon on Satur­ write a few stories recalling his youthful days in Nashville. day mornings from the elevator to different people We are very grateful for his first contribution, which starts who used them for starting fires in their stoves. Then Sam today and concludes next Varney and I started up the week, and know that readers Dug-Out Hamburg Shoppe at of this column will look for­ ward to seeing additional of­ Sherman and Main Street... ferings by Versile Babcock. “I started in photography in 1938 and have continued it as a sideline job since. I retired in 1977 from the Ingham Memories of the old Star County Sheriffs Dept, after 30 years, 22 of them as cap­ Theatre in Nashville: how well I remember it. Reading tain of detectives. “My hobby is research the story about the theatre in genealogy and the research of the Aug. 30 issue ofthe Maple Valley News brought back a history in Mason and in In- The old popcorn machine at the Star Theatre turned out countless bags of popped corn, which Versile Babcock sold at five cents, a large sackful. Sitting in front of the machine in this circa-1930 photo is Stub GreenGreen­ field, longtime projectionist at the theatre. Little Paul Diamante is seen in front of Greenfield, and "Susie" Dean is peeking from behind the machine in the background. Popcorn was the only refreshment available at the theatre in those days: no candy, pop etc. Neither was there a drinking fountain nor restrooms in the building. lot of wonderful memories I have of my youth in the 1930s, when I worked at the Star. five cents. The napkin was As I remember it, the building was painted white. It necessary because if you did was on the east side of Main not hurry and eat the popcorn, the oleo would leak through Street, next to Central Park, the bottom ofthe sack. In later about in the middle of the years they came out with a block. special popcorn oil and card­ It seems the building was about 30 to 40 feet wide, and board boxes that did not leak so badly. had a large star, which lighted I sold popcorn every time up at night above the marquee the theatre was open and when that covered the sidewalk. it was closed several nights a The building was 100 feet or so in length, and went almost week. It sure helped me through school, as things were to the alleyway. It looked like rough during the Depression. a two-story facing the street, In those days there were no but the top half was false. As you faced the front of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, etc., that are sold in theatres the building, you found a today.•if you wanted candy, ticket office in die center with you had to go across the street a door on each side of it. The and get it at Diamante’s con­ door on the left was an exit fectionary store. Also, there door and the one on the right was no drinking fountain and was the entrance. no restrooms in the theatre. The charge for admittance Just inside the entryway was was anywhere from five to 25 cents, depending upon the -the ticket-taker, and at the left of the ticket booth and above movie that was playing, and it, was the projector room. To the time - whether it was a get into it you had to climb up matinee or an evening show. a windmill-type ladder. The After purchasing your ticket room was enclosed in metal you stepped to the right and and had a metal door, in case there, sitting on a large wooden platform, was a pop­ of fire from burning of the films, caused by the use of corn machine. I have popped carbon sticks in the projec­ many a bag of corn and sold it tors. The fire could not spread for five cents, a large sackful. but the fumes from burning This old machine was quite films could suffocate the large. It took two people to operator. move it in or out of the No one else was allowed in theatre. The machine was this room while the projectors almost worn out then, but we were running. Stub Greenfield continued to use it for many was the projectionist for many years. years, working under dif­ It was large and square, ferent owners of the theatre. with glass windows on three When I first started working sides and double glass doors at the Star after school and that swung open in the back. weekends, it was in the silent On top of the machine was a movie days: no sound, just large container that held a words on the screen telling supply of unpopped com, and what the people in the picture when you wanted some you were saying. had to pull a slide to let the One of my jobs was to com drop down inside onto operate a player piano in the the round hot plate. If you held the slide open too long, orchestra pit in front of the too much com would drop on­ screen. I would put the rolls of to the plate, which was sur­ music in the piano and pump rounded by a wire cage. my legs for all I was worth on Then, when the com popped, the pedals of the piano: fast there would not be enough for cowboy and western room for it on the hot plate shows or anything else that and you had a lot ofburnt pop­ was exciting, and slow for corn. You could smell it in the love stories. I would play theatre and all up and down tunes according to the movie. Main Street. Many times the film in the projector would break, or After the com was popped you tipped the hot plate and often the operator would fall opened the wire cage to let the asleep. When the film broke he would stop the projector, popcorn fall into a storage area, where it was kept warm take out the large reels of film by a light bulb. At times we and put them on what was used oleo, a white substance called a splicer. He would that looked like margarine then cut offthe ends squarely, does today. It came in a scrape them and apply smelly package with a small red cap­ old stuff he called banana oil, sule, and the two were mixed overlap the ends of the film together in a bowl with your and let them dry for five hands, to make the oleo look minutes. He would then put yellow like real butter. It was the film back into the projec­ then heated into a liquid, tor and start it up again. This poured in a pitcher and placed would take about ten minutes near the light bulb by the pop­ altogether and during this time ped com. At 45 cents a pound, customers would moan, butter was too expensive to groan, holler and make use. wisecracks about whether the With a scoop we would then projectionist had gone out for fill a large paper sack with lunch or had gone to sleep again. popped corn, pour a little oleo over the top, add a little salt to There were two projectors, p, give it a better flavor, and and it was important to keep hand the sack to the customer them in synchronization so along with a napkin - all for that when you shut off one, In this 1920s photocard of Nashville scenes, the Star Theatre is seen at right in the upper right-hand cor­ ner. Situated on the east side of Main Street just south of Central Park, it was first known as the Park Theatre. (In later years, from 1940 until its final closure in 1958, it was called the Flo.) Versile Babcock has many memories of the old theatre where he work­ ed as a youth, after his family moved to Nashville from Traverse City in 1926. His recollections go back to the days of silent movies. the other one would be runn­ ing, and there would be no in­ terruption of the movie. Many times at the end ofthe reel, if the operator did not turn on the other machine in time, or make sure that there were good carbon sticks in the projectors, the light would go out. Then he would have to stop the machine and replace the carbon. Also, when he changed projectors, it was necessary for him to open one slide and open the other by hand in front of the projectors for the light to go on, on the screen. When the first talking movies came along, they left the wording off the films and used large records on a machine, for the sound. Again this had to be in sync with what was being said bn the film, or else you would hear someone talking before or after their lips moved, so you had to increase or decrease the timing ofthe sound record un­ til it was in synchronization. (TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK) Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Oct. 22 - Feathered Family Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. Oct. 24 - 4-H Rabbit Fun Night, 7 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Oct. 26 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 26 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 28 and Nov. 8 - “Understanding Your Community...You Can Make A Difference,” Pre-registration required, $2 charge. Call the Extension Office for reservation and more information. 948-4862. Nov. 1 - 4-H Little Peoples’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. Nov. 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 5 - Feathered Family Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners. Nov. 7 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 14 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Attention: Nashville Little League Football Players JP* The football banquet will be held Tues­ day, October 25th at the High School Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Please bring table service and two dishes to pass. Meat, rolls and beverage W'U W'U provided. provided. IVe IVe hope hope to to see everyone there! Remember, equipment will be turned in at this time. Any questions ... Call 852-1859 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 5 Regular Minutes of MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building — 7:02 p.m., Oct. 10, 1988 Present: Wm. Flower, R. Ewing, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, Sr., S. Knoll, Student Rep., C. Wolff, J. Brumm. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote taken for attendance which was as listed above. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting held September 12, 1988. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3. Bills: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $132,028.64. Ayes: All. Motion carried. It was noted that check #2102 True Value Hardware will be reviewed with the building principal. 4. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Brumm to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: September 23, $147,798.18; October 7, $148,479.10. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Debt Transfer: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to transfer $1,131.77 from the debt retirement fund to the general fund to cover the adjustment for taxes received in 87-88 per the audit report. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 6. Debt Payment: Motion made by Viele, sup­ ported by Stewart to approve payment from the debt retirement fund to Comerica BankDetroit in the amount of $5,784.05 (interest $5,728.05, paying agent $50.00 and postage $6.00). Ayes: All. Motion carried. 7. Communication: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Kindergarten teacher Tammi King advising the board of her pregnancy and probable leave of absence in May, 1989. No action necessary at this time. 8. Superintendent's Report: Mr. Wolff read the superintendent's report and reported on the Michigan Association of School Administrator's fall conference held at Grand Traverse Resort which he recently attended. Mrs. Pino also gave an informative report on the Michigan Association of School Boards fall conference held at the Amway Grand Plaza which she recently attended. 9. MASB Certificate: President Flower presented Ron Tobias a certificate from the Michigan School Board Association in appreciation for his seven years of dedicated service on the Maple Valley Board of Education. 10. Operational General Fund Budget: After Mr. Wolff reviewed the proposed operational general fund budget, a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to approve the general fund operational budget for the 1988­ 89 school year; anticipated receipts $5,277,428.00 and anticipated expenditures $5,481,124.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 11. Leave Extension: Mr. Wolff read a request from Susan Hodgman, teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School, requesting an extension of her leave of absence through November 4, 1988. A motion was made by Ewing, supported by Viele to grant Susan Hodgman's request for an exten­ sion. Ayes: All. Motion carried. M.V. School budget to top $5 million by Shelly Sulser Expenditures are expected to outweigh the receipts by $203,696 in the Maple Valley School District this year but a $543,565 cash balance will prevent the schools from operating in the red, Maple Valley Board of Education secretary Jerry Brumm said. A new 1988-89 fiscal year budget shows anticipated receipts of $5,277,428 while expenses may top $5,481,124. One major reason for a deficit this year is the $120,000 increase in employee insurance costs, Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff said. Higher costs are also the culprit for a $102,585 in­ crease in the junior-senior high school budget this year over last, the new budget shows, due in part to salary increases and added athletic expenditures. The total budget for the junior-senior high school is expected to top $1,133,283. Some other reasons include added costs to the Eaton In­ termediate School District which results in lower reim­ bursement for special educa­ tion on the local level. That, coupled with higher costs at Maple Valley, forces officials to dip into other accounts to stay in the black. ‘ ‘Our costs are going up and it really hurts,” said Maple Valley Schools Superinten­ dent Carroll J. Wolff. Special education added costs for programs will in­ crease $23,186 over last year’s figure of $198,601 at Maple Valley to total $221,786, Wolff said. Special education suppor­ ting services is also up almost $4,500 this year due to in­ creased salaries, supplies, workshops and consultant expenses. Also up significantly this year is the cost for the Gill­ ingham Reading Program (from $4,000 to $10,306) due to a fewer grant dollars pro­ vided the Lakewood School District from the state. In 12. Financial Report: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Ewing to approve the annual financial report for the 87-88 school year as prepared by the school auditors. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 13. Medical Leave: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Maplewood Teacher Aide Carolyn Trumble requesting a medical leave of absence. A motion was made by a Viele, supported by Stewart to approve Carolyn Trumble's request for a medial leave of absence beginning September 19, 1988 for approximately six to eight weeks. She will be using a portion of her accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 14. Athletic Code: Mr. Dave Hawkins, chairperson of the board athletic committee, reported on their recent committee meeting when they reviewed the student athletic code regarding student riding the player bus home from away athletic contests. Mr. Hawkins read a proposed change to the code. Messrs. Reese and Sampson were present and discussed a recent coaches meeting and past practice. The consideration of a revision in the athletic code was referred back to the athletic commit­ tee. The committee will meet with the coaches and report back at the regular November board meeting. 15. Curriculum Report: Messrs. Wolff and Doozan updated the board on the latest state recom­ mendations related to curriculum and school improvement programs for K-12. 16. School Bus Bids: Motion made by Viele, supported by Pino to authorize the acceptance of bids for two new school busses for the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 17. Enrollment and School Facilities: Mr. Wolff stressed the need for the board to review the turn, Maple Valley must pay Lakewood more for the ser­ vices of teacher Jim DeHoag, who also has increased the hours he spends on the reading program from two days to 3'A days a week. Elementary instruction is up $147,124 over last year, and fringe benefits is $119,667 above last year’s figures. Administration costs will decrease this year, though, due to the elimination of the $40,500 curriculum coor­ dinator position. A less than three percent in­ crease in state aid this year also has contributed to the deficit, and most other Serving our country Dan R. Keech Marine 2nd Lt. Dan R. Keech, son of Russell K. and Joan Keech of 6744 Bivens Road, Nashville, recently deployed to Norway with 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C.. While deployed, Keech will participate in Teamwork ’88, a NATO exercise conducted VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR with forces from the U.S., Britain, the Netherlands and Norway. A 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1987 graduate of Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, with a bachelor of science degree, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1987. increased enrollment and the limited space throughout the district. Mr. Hawkins asked the administrative staff to prepare their recom­ mendations to alleviate the space problem. It was decided that the board facilities and equipment committee, administrative staff and representatives from the citizen's advisory committee would meet prior to the November board meeting. (Mr. Ewing left the meeting at 9:10 and returned to 9:11 p.m.) 18. Drain Field - Bus Garage: Mrs. Pino, chairper­ son of the facilities and equipment committee, and Mr. Ewing reported their recommenda­ tions concerning the problems with the drain field at the bus garage. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Viele to have the sewage connection at the bus garage in compliance with village and health department regula­ tions: approximate cost $500.00. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 19. Special Meeting: Mr. Hawkins will send a confirming letter to Mr. Richard Funk of the Michigan Association of Boards confirming the special meeting to be held in the administra­ tion building Monday, October 17, at 7:30 to discuss board policies as they relate to the Maple Valley Schools. 20. Negotiations: Negotiations with building administrators and master contract agreement for the teachers and support staff will expire June 30, 1989. Preparation for negotiations with the three different groups need to begin soon. 21. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, suppor­ ted by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:28 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. Jerry Brumm, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL VERMONTVILLE EPISCOPAL CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH Corner of Broadway 250 N. Main, Vermontville and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Sunday Schedule: .6 p.m. Adult Choir......... .9:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday: Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting.. ..... 7 p.m. Weekday Eucharists: PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, ASSEMBLY OF youth group, and other acti­ GOD CHURCH vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...;.... 10 a.m. Sunday: GRESHAM UNITED A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Corner of Gresham and Wednesday Evening: Mulliken Highways Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD revenues are down across the board. Revenue from state sources is up $192,991 while income from the local level is down $294,430. Intermediate revenue is down $48,528. Despite the higher costs and lower revenues, however, Wolff said the district will manage to achieve its goal of an eight percent fund balance by the end of the school year, thanks to the fund balance re­ maining from last year. “There were some con­ cerns that we might not be able to make it but it looks now like we will,” Wolff said. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............................. 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles ..south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service . .11 a.m. P.M. Service. ..6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �Th® Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. October IB. 1988 — Poge 6 EISD superintendent announces retirement next year Stephen A. Hayden, uperintendeni of the Eaton Intermediate School District has announced his retirement, which is to become effective June 30. He has been superintendent of the intermediate school district since the summer of 970 At that time, the district employed 28 people and had an operating budget of just under $500,000. Today. Eaton Intermediate School District employs 135 people and has a budget of more then $7.5 million. When asked to identify significant achievements dur­ ing his tenure, Hayden named the following: - The passage of an area Senior Portraits • Family Portraits • Commercial 3 Portrait Special... Call for your appointment today ... — 852-9304 — vocational education millage which has provided training and employment opportunities for approximately 9,000 youngsters and adults since 1973. - The completion of an ar­ ticulation process with Lans­ ing Community College and Davenport College, which has provided high school students the opportunity to earn college credit at no cost to themselves, their parents or resident districts. - Spearheading a thrust to bring new federal and state grants into Eaton County to support employment and training resulting in a milliondollar annual operation. - The construction of Meadowview School, which now houses about 100 han­ dicapped youngsters. - The implementation of Project APEX, a comprehen­ sive staff development pro­ gram which trains teams of teachers and principals for ef- fective instruction. Approx­ imately 300 (or 40 percent) of the teachers in Eaton In­ termediate School District have participated. - The implementation ofthe “Bubbylonian Encounter’’ program in the elementary schools of the country. The program is designed to pre­ vent child sexual abuse through educating elementary students on appropriate and inappropriate touch. A play is performed for second through fourth grade students dealing with the sense of touch. - The implementation ofthe Michigan Model for Com­ prehensive School Health Education. EISD was an in­ itial site for the dissemination of the statewide health cur­ riculum for students. Train­ ing, materials and implemen­ tation support is provided to local schools in Eaton, Clin­ ton and Ingham counties. To­ day, EISD has 178 Eaton teachers, K-6, implementating the program. - The implementation of substance abuse prevention education programs designed to prevent substance abuse among youth by providing training and consultation for teachers, counselors, ad­ ministrators, parents and students. Training includes classroom curriculum and prevention skills, policy development, parent skills, peer leadership skills. It began in 1976 with small grants from Department of Educa­ tion and today is funded through the Office of Substance Abuse Services, Department of Education and Capitol Area Substance Abuse Commission. Services Eaton, Ingham, Clinton and Gratiot counties. The initiation ofprogramm­ ing for talented and gifted youngsters. Programming now includes many academic competitions, summer enrich­ ment classes, advanced train­ ing for teachers, clustering of identified students with teachers with this advanced training, classes for parents of the gifted, and sponsorship of high school students to State Institute for the Arts and Sciences. Hayden has been an active participant at the state level as an advocate for state funding of substance abuse preven­ tion, talented and gifted pro­ gramming, and for equity of educational opportunities. Hayden has been elected state chairman of the Michigan Association of In­ termediate Administrators (1982) and state chairman of the Michigan Congress of School Administrator Associations (1988). Always active in communi­ ty affairs, Hayden has, over the years, served as chairman, board of directors, Charlotte United Way; chairman, Eaton County Economic Develop­ ment Corporation; chairman, Eaton County Republican Par­ ty; chairman, Eaton County Selective Service Board; and chairman Eaton County Tax Allocation Board. He and his wife, Marjorie, plan to relocate in the Smokey Mountain region of North Carolina. From Our Readers Maple Valley's school spirit seems to have taken a holiday The last thing you need now is a problem with insurance that doesn’t offer guaranteed home replacement cost coverage. Insurance means 100% assurance, right? Wrong. Sometimes it doesn’t. Although you wouldn’t live in half of a home—that might be all the limits of coverage your present home insurance gives you. Auto-Owners doesn’t agree with that. They believe that homeowners insurance should ideally protect and replace 100% of your home. Because anything less, isn’t 100% protection. The Guaranteed Home Replacement Cost Coverage is from your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent. Ask him if your home qualifies, and find out what 100% peace-of-mind is all about. From left, John Warren, Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher. The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 'Z/futo-Owners Insurance 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 7h£Nofrob^mPeoiT&r Dear editor: I’m writing about something that I fail to unders­ tand. It’s school spirit. Oh we have lots of it when we’re winning, but when we’re losing, it’s gone. We had our homecoming game Friday, Oct. 7, which we lost. It’s a wonder that our boys in blue even want to play again. Nobody seemed to remember that these boys have an outstanding win-loss record, or that they are on top in the S.M.A.A. All the bleacher quarterbacks could see was that we were losing Friday night. Disappointment is one thing but, the names some of our so-called fans were calling our boys were awful. I was ashamed. I think that the “Mighty Lions” are doing a greatjob, and I’m proud of them. Also, school spirit doesn’t end or begin at the gate of the football field, to be dropped after the game. You should carry it with you wherever you go. There are some great organizations that are there to help the outside activities along, such as the athletic and band boosters. Don’t sit at home and not be involved, help these organizations. I know our lives are fast­ paced and busy, but if every band parent, and athletic parent would do their fair share, they would be surpris­ ed that they really wouldn’t have to give as much time as they think. It really isn’t fair to expect a few parents to do all the work. I never went to Maple Valley High School, but, I have come to really care about this school. So please, help. Thank you, Pam White Nashville Community Notices ANY OUTDOOR jobs to be done contact Jennifer Robotham or Mrs. Steffel at Maple Valley High School 852-9275. National Honor Society Service Project COUNTRY HOUSE EXPRESSIONS - FULL SERVICE FLORAL. OPEN­ ING DAY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. WILL BE OPEN DAILY 10 TIL 6. CLOSED SUNDAY. THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL: CARNATIONS, 4 FOR $1. LOCATED ONE MILE WEST OF NASHVILLE ON M-79, 8803 SCOTT ROAD. CALL 852-1709. Have a SAFE and °o Bewitching Halloween! ...AT THE... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 7 sSjbL\ 5$*i^ ??s*S S* >>V\ LJVsvJ\i ■■ 5^ 5 <Sts ts *llnl1^ ^®®3as L, ”" W pm, ai ■"“jninhtai ■ 11 st^Ksuji ** ••* istffitiitij toii ’* Laihu'iiitDp 11 • hpraainikim I re a tip irf•tytyttb'l S ■ KiWItiiMi w tend rm Sejkstty lit 5® Proposal to allow athletes to ride with parents debated A proposal to allow athletes to ride home with their parents after sporting con­ tests, under special cir­ cumstances, was sent back to committee for further con­ sideration last week by the Maple Valley School Board. The recent controversy over the one-meet suspension of sophomore cross-country team member Elisha Ayars for violating the school’s athletic code caused a discus­ sion and consideration of pro­ posals for amending policy. Board, athletic department and special committee members are reviewing the rule, which states, “all athletes are to travel to and from out-of-town athletic con­ tests in transportation provid­ ed by the athletic department.” A variety of views and pro­ posals on the issue were offered. The policy and finance committee come up with a proposal that schools add con­ ditions in the policy that would allow students to return home with their parents under certain circumstances. Dave Hawkins, board member and chair of the athletic committee, said the committee recommended two conditions be met before students be allowed to return home from a sporting event with their parents. First, a student would have : to request a permission form at least 24 hours before a sporting event, have it filled out in triplicate by his or her parent and return it to the school. One copy then would go to the coach, one to the school office and the parents would retain a copy, he said. Secondly, Hawkins said it would be the responsibility of the parents to make contact with the coach after the meet or at the bus and present their copy of the permission slip. School Board Treasurer Dick Ewing noted that such a policy change should stipulate clearly that “only parents and legal guardians, not friends,” could fill out the forms and pick up students. Complications could arise when athletes were spending the night or weekend with friends or relatives, he added. Hawkins then suggested ad­ ding a preface to the proposed changes, stipulating the privilege only be granted under special circumstances. School Board Secretary Jerry Brumm remarked that the policy should not be designed to make it conve­ nient for parents to pick up their children any time they wished to do so. Ewing further objected to the committee’s suggestions, saying that under the recom­ mended conditions some situation was likely to “fall Maple Grove : Township Residents _ •♦ Z . For those requiring to vote by Z absentee ballot, I will be holding office Z hours at the township hall at 721 Z Durkee on Tuesdays, including OcZ tober 18th, October 25th and Z November 1st from 9-12 and 1-3. Ap- • Z J Z Z Z plications and ballots can be obtained Z at these times. Other times can be ar- Z • • • ranged by calling me at home at • • 852-1859. Office telephone • 852-0872. Z Susan Butler ’ • Maple Grove Twp. Clerk. through the cracks.” “Ed (Athletic Director Ed Sampson) needs clear guidelines or some kind of guidance to implement such a policy change,” he said. Hawkins reminded Ewing that the committee was offer­ ing only a proposal, not a mo­ tion to change the current policy. Brumm again made the point that the policy was not and should not be designed for the convenience of parents. He added that to ad­ ministrate the policy effective­ ly, it must kept simple and consistent. He said that permission should be granted only for emergencies and that if the policy changes were effected, it should be on a trial basis. “Then if it’s abused, we can just go back to the old policy,” he said. Sampson then told the board that parents were currently be­ ing allowed to pick up their children for either of two reasons: if the family was go­ ing on vacation or out of town and not returning to the school district after the event, or if the parents were simply transporting the student to another sporting event or school activity. “When I took over as athletic director, these were the only two reasons allowing parents to pick up students,” he said. “I also need to know what to do ifa parent does pick up a child. If you want me to sus­ pend the student from the next meet, it should be put in the policy,” he added. Coach Jerry Reese said that at a recent coaches’ meeting called to discuss the policy, other schools were called to determine their policies or practices. He reported that in the Lakewood school district, parents must be present at the meet and give the coach a note before they can drive their children home. “If the parents come with a written notice that the child is riding with them, and are pre­ sent at the bus, then it’s their responsibility and the child can go with them,” Reese said. He recommended that contigencies be added to the cur­ rent policy but that the basic structure remain the same so that coaches could continue to encourage team members to ride with their teammates in other than emergency situations. Stewart said he didn’t think there would be a problem as long as the parents provided coaches with a note saying their child would be leaving with them, as long as the children were not allowed to write their own, and Reese agreed.A discussion of what should be considered adequate or ac­ ceptable reasons for allowing children to return from spor­ ting events with their parents ensued. It was pointed out that some reasons and situations were more important to some parents than others and that it would be difficult to make distinctions. Sampson argued that un­ doubtedly the current policy had been an inconvenience for parents many times in the past. “But,” he said, “they have largely complied with it. In fact, this is the first time in the three years that I’ve been athletic director that this policy has become an issue.” He said if changes are to be made, they should be design- ed to make the existing policy more functional. “If the policy works, fine tune it, don’t change it,” he suggested. Brumm said any fine tuning should result in a cut-anddried policy. Sampson replied that it wouldn’t be a cut-and-dried policy if parents were allowed to present the coach with a note before taking their children home. “That would be going from a policy of kids strictly riding the bus to a situation where parents just come with a note and take their kids, and every parent’s note would have to be acceptable. That’s not fine tuning the policy, that’s changing it,” he said. Board President Bill Flower said that ifthe code was going to be changed, it shouldn’t force the athletic director, the coaches or the board into a comer where they had to make arbitrary or individual decisions. “We need a code that is consistent across the board,” he said. Hawkins then recommend­ ed that suggestions and pro­ posals be submitted in writing, and the board agreed that a meeting of the policy committee and coaches should be set up to develop a viable policy. Diana ’s Place The place to go for... 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Virginia comes from an af- Brazilian Exchange Student Virginia Freire MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 27 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE fluent Barazilian family. Her father, Arlen, is an architec­ tural engineer who has his own firm that has government contracts. Her mother, Marta, has a degree in dentistry, but is not practicing. Marta is a volunteer at a hospital for mentally distubed children. Virginia has three sisters, Paulina, 22, Adrienna, 20, and Fiemanda, 15. Both Paulina and Adrienna came to the U.S. as exchange students and attended schools in Ionia. In Brazil, Virginia attended school at the Colegio Immaculada Conceicao, a private Catholic school. Although she took English courses for six years at the school, Virginia said, “I am learning more about the English language here. 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Virginia (center) relaxes in an all-American living room with her American 'family,' Mary, Erin, Jay and Lyle Hokanson and their Labrador retriever, Jake. chemistry, physics, geography, history, religion, social studies and physical education,” she added. “But at home, I only go to five classes a day, and the other five classes are schedul­ ed on alternate days.” “Another difference is that in Brazil we only go to school from 7:15 until noon,” Virginia said. “I like that a lot better, but on the other hand kids don’t have to go to school six days a week in the United States, and they do in Brazil.” Virginia has big career plans. She would like to study medicine and become a pediatrician. However, to even take the first step toward achieving this goal, Virginia first must graduate from high school, take one year to study and prepare for Brazil’s man­ datory and standardized col­ lege entrance examination and go to Rio and pass the test, the Vestibolar Exam. “If I pass the Vestibolar, the government will pay for all of my college education,” Virginia said. “The exam takes three days to complete. On the first day, we are tested on languages, Portuguese, English and French. The second day’s ex­ amination covers mathematics and physics, and on the last day we are tested on our knowledge of biology and chemistry,” she said. “An average of only 200 students of 5,000 examinees pass the Vestibolar each year,” Mary Hokanson reported. “But we’re optimistic, Virginia is an excellent stu­ dent, and both of her sisters passed it, too,” Mary said. Another difference in the two school systems is that courses such as art and music are not part of the curriculum in Brazil. So Virginia has had to take private music lessons and art classes. “For Virginia they were well worth the time and ex­ pense involved because she has become an accomplished pianist, and she is a very talented artist,”. Mary said. “Virginia’s favorite class at the high school is art, and she is now the only Maple Valley student working with oils. Her art teacher said that Virginia’s work displayed a high degree ofknowledge, talent and abili­ ty and that she felt Virginia had been sufficiently prepared to work with such a complex and difficult medium as oil paint,” Mary added. Virginia has been playing the piano for nine years. She has studied and plays classical music, but she said, “my favorite piece is the theme song from the movie Doctor Zhivago, ‘Somewhere ' My Love’.” Virginia also enjoys swim­ ming, fishing and playing volleyball. She competes in volleyball games in Brazil and plans to try out for the Maple Valley High School volleyball team. She likes to play chess, but she admitted that Jay Hokanson usually beats her. Lyle said that Virginia ac­ companied the Hokanson family on two vacations this summer. The family went camping in the Ionia State Recreation Center, and it was the first time Virginia had ever been camping. “It was a new experience, and I learned a lot and had lots of fun fishing and swimm­ ing,” Virginia said. Virginia also went with the family on an extensive vaca­ tion in the southeastern United States. “It’s funny, I’ve never seen Brazilia, the capital of Brazil, because it’s too far away from where I live. But I got to visit the capital of the United States,” Virginia said. With the Hokansons, Virginia spent three days in Washington, D.C. They toured the Capitol Building, saw all the monuments and visited the Art and History Museums. The names and status of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and John F. 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Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852*1895; soup 20 oz. 59 �tried her hand at water skiing. Of course, she spent plenty of time fishing and swimming. ‘‘Virginia is an excellent swimmer,” Lyle said. She has had a lot of prac­ tice. Virginia said she usually spends one of the summer months (Decemnber, January or February) at the family’s them further impressed her with their importance to the people and history of the U.S. They also went to Mar­ tinsville, Va,; St. Augustine, Fla; and Walt Disney World. “I liked Space Mountain and the light show at Epcott Center best,” Virginia said. She also went tubing and An accomplished artist, Virginia likes to draw wild animals, like this Siberian tiger, and to paint landscapes. INTO CUSTOM C INTERIORS IN FALL OPEN HOUSE Monday, Oct. 17 ^y^Saturday, Oct. 29 FREE Pumpkin with every purchase. • COFFEE • CIDER • KAY S FAMOUS COOKIES DOOR PRIZES! 10% OFF ... 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Never having seen a house made of wood, “The first thing she did when she got here was go around and knock on the walls with a surprised look on her face,” Lyle said. Virginia had never seen leaves change colors, because trees are never dormant in the tropics, and she said she thinks the fall colors are beautiful. But one of her biggest sur­ prises came the other day when she went to Charlotte with Mary and saw some snow flurries. “I thought they were bugs,” she said. Virginia undoubtedly will be in for some bigger sur­ prises in the months ahead, and she may well change her opinion of Michigan weather. She probably will have to shovel some of it. Lyle said she helps with the chores, and for Virginia, that will be a chore to write home about. “Virginia gets an allowance and manages her money well,” Lyle added. “Her English is improving daily and she is adjusting very well.” Virginia has found friends in Amy Cooley and in Dana and Ryan Cole, who are cousins of the Hokansons. Social life for teenagers in Brazil is not centered around the school. Virginia said that on Saturday and Sunday nights all the kids congregate downtown in something like a town square. “There’s a bar and a restaurant, and there’s danc­ ing and music, but mostly we just get together and talk, talk, talk,” she said. There is no legal age for drinking in Brazil, she said. Virginia likes M & M’s, Pepsi and American food, especially Mary Hokanson’s chicken and dressing casserole. But she misses hav­ ing rice and black beans every day, which are Brazilian staples. Mary has had trouble fin­ ding black beans locally, but she wants Virginia to feel at home and has been able to find them in bigger western Michigan cities. Virginia said what she misses most is her family, friends and her pets. In Brazil, she has two fox terriers, two parrots and some fish. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 9 Local Girl Scout troops are active This year there are 13 Girl Scout troops in Nashville in­ volving kindergarteners through eighth graders. The Kindergarten Daisy troop is busy with fall projects and getting acquainted with the scouting program. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, all Daisy and Brownie troops will be treated; to a combination Halloween-Juliette-Lowe bir­ thday party. This will be held at the Methodist Church from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. The Junior Cadette scout troops are getting under way, with such activities as bike hikes and service projects. On Saturday, Oct. 23, Diane Null Local woman to take leadership training On Nov. 9 and 10, 12 members of the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers will travel to Shanty Creek to take leader­ ship training. The dozen are Catie Epling, Alyse Hoover, Maida Hawley, Ellie Baker and Elaine Sage of Eaton Rapids; Barbara Skinner, Betty Cook, Marian Tirrell, Judy Good and Mona Ellard of Charlotte; Nancy Conkey of Vermont­ ville; and Joann Eicher of Lansing. This two-day workshop will include classes on marketing the organization, leadership skills building and a keynote address by Karen Anderson, coordinator ofpublic relations and alumni of Northwestern Michigan College. County program sharing with the awards lunch and an­ nual business meeting round out this two-day training. Come in and let our hair professionals give you a new image ... 852-9192 "The Mirrors image'* hii>loi>2 iiuaas.. 11 N. Main, Nashville ■— Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed. Jhurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat, by Appt. the Thomapple Rink. The date for the Junior Cadette skating is Monday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and for Daisy and Brownies the date is Nov. 17. Admission is $1.50, 50 cents for skates, plus a canned good from each family for the community food basket that the scouts contribute to. Maple Valley NHS plans fall clean-up service project The Maple Valley National Honor Society will offer ser­ vices of raking leaves or other pre-winter clean-up tasks again this year. Anyone needing some help around the yard or unable to get the job done themselves, can call on the N.H.S. To contact the N.H.S., call the high school at 517/852-9275 and ask for Jen­ nifer Robotham or Mrs. Steffel. Callers should leave their names and numbers and so­ meone will call them back to arrange a time that is suitable. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... Odessa, Campbell and Sebewa Townships Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be In grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME­ OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth, Equal Housing at the following numbers: 693-2271 Opportunity or 765-3742. DEVELOPING AND PRINTING ^&$l.99 Each 12 Exp, Roll Disc - 15 exp.......................... $2.49 24 exp.................................... $3.99 36 exp.................................... $ 5.99 Thank You CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to all our friends, neighbors and relatives for helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary. For all the lovely cards, gifts and money. A special thanks to our child­ ren, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren for a very special and memorable day. Also many thanks to the ones who prepared the meal and the beautiful anniversary cakes. Thanks again. Laurence and Mary Jarrard has organized a JuniorCadette Skills Day from 1 to 4:30 p.m. All Junior and Cadette troops are encouraged to attend. Each girl is to bring an ap­ ple, ajackknifefif she has one) and $1. Dress according to weather conditions. November activities include a family roller skating party at STANDARD SUE SINGLE PRINTS ONLY! p C-41 regular processing, film sizes 135mm, 110, 126 and disc. One coupon per order. One roll per coupon. Coupon must accompany order. THIS COUPON CANNOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OR SPECIAL. Offer expires Oct. 254 254“ 219 Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 10 AAA opens facility in Vermontville Rodney Todd of Vermont­ ville is now selling AAA Michigan life, home and boat insurance products, along wuith AAA memberships to Vermontville-area residents. The new residential sales agent can be contacted at 726-0333. Todd joined AAA Michigan 15 months ago and is a Ver­ montville native. He is a former Charlotte school teacher. “The new network enables us to offer customers a conve­ nient way to handle their in­ surance needs, as we can The Nashville Fire Dept, would like to thank the following for their sup­ port during Fire Prevention Week: Mace Pharmacy Hastings Mutual Insurance Eaton Federal The Hecker Agency Coleman Agency State of Michigan McDonalds of Hastings work from home and be easily reached seven days a week,” said Todd. “I meet customers in their homes or at their places of business, offering a flexible program designed to accommodate their schedules.” AAA Michigan also offers quick, efficient service by telephone from its Dearborn headquarters. Members can call the Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-482-5300 around the clock seven days a week to check insurance or change policies, order Triptiks or ob­ tain travel information. Airline reservations can be made at any hour every day by dialing 1-800-292-7100. Nashville 7th & Sth Win Championship Nashville finished the season Saturday with a 5-0-1 record by beating Woodland 20-8. This years team consisted of 8th graders, Greg Garn, Jeremy Smith, Chris McManamey, Tony Hansen, Dan Finkler, Josh Guthrie, Rick Little, Joel Butler, Kyle Neff, Jim Clark, Ben Ashley, Sam Mitchell, Mgr., Nicki Griniage, and Tom Snyder. 7th graders Brad Chase, Mike Kempel, Jeff Burpee, Chuck Hoyle, Jason Lamance, Justin Thrun, Justin Slocum, Randy Jarrard, Rich Furlong, Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Nick Bender and Ben Mudry. School Lunch Menus Some banks may not take your home improvement plans seriously Home improvement loans probably aren’t something you take lightly. Neither do we. We realize your request isn’t just for any home. It’s for your home, and that makes it a part of our community. We’re located right here in town with you. So when you come to us for a home improvement loan, we give it very serious consideration. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Oct. 24 *Salad, *Hot Dogs, *Goulash, french fries, cherry sauce, peanut butter sand. Tuesday, Oct. 25 ♦Salad, *Tuna sand. *Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, peaches, bread and butter, salad bar. Wednesday, Oct. 26 *Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, apple crisp. Thursday, Oct. 27 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo’s, *Mac. & clieese, french fries, fruit cocktail, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 28 *Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna & Noodle Casserole, corn, pears. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Oct. 24 Hot dog, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce.. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, peanut butter sdw., fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Fish sticks, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, carrot/celery sticks, orange. Thursday, Oct. 27 Spaghetti, rolls and butter, green beans, peaches. Friday, Oct. 28 Hot ham and cheese, peas, pickles, pears. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. Monday, Oct. 24 Reg. or cheese burritos, green beans, applesauce. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Lasagna, peas, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, celery sticks, fruit choice, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, Oct. 27 Pizza, green beans, ap­ plesauce, chips. Friday, Oct. 28 Tomato soup, crackers, grilled cheese sand., mixed fruit, pickles. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The na­ tional school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. 11th Frame Lounge (At Lakeview Lanes) — OCTOBER — Late Nite Happy Hour 10:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. Friday & Saturday Nights (fifp Bank Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville SATURDAY NIGHTS All-You-Can-Eat TACO BAR $000 Phone 374-8113 ttVll lOtSllt LENDER Bellevue • Nashville 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 11 The Members of the I| Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Ambulance Service would like to take this time to thank the following merchants, for their support in helping us raise money towards an ... Automatic Defibrillator A special thanks to Dave Ackett & Russ Furlong of the Maple Valley Implement & Used Cars & Trucks. For their donation. Also to the V.F.W. 8260 for their support And to the Following merchants for their donations: • Betty Woods • Bobbie’s Nails and Tanning Center • Bears Quality Pawn Shop • Cappons Quick Mark (Nashville) • C’s Place • C-Store • Carl’s Supermarket Inc. • Carpenters Den • Country Kettle Cafe • Clays Dinner Bell • Charlies South End • Country Video • Dianes Place • Eaton Federal Savings & Loan (Nashville) • Felpausch Food Center (Charlotte) • Good Time Pizza • Hastings Bowl Inc. • Hastings City Bank 7^^Ae people • Hometown Lumber Yard • J. J’s Party Store • Jean Witheg • Johnny’s Save-Way • J.R.’s Party Store • Maple Leaf Inn • Maple Leaf Grange • Maple Leaf Florists • Maple Valley Standard & Car Wash • Mace Pharmacy • Mirrors Image • Musser Service • Nancy’s Beauty Shop • Nashville Hardware Nashville Auto & Farm Supply • Otie’s Bar • Power Service • Ron Tobias • Sandy’s Barber • Tuffy Fencing • Vermontville Hardware who attended the dance. �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. October 18. 1988 — Page 12 Lions clinch share of SMAA with 21-19 conquest of Olivet Eagles The Lions clinched at least a tie for the SMAA title last Fri­ day by holding off a stubborn Olivet team, 21-19. The heart-pounding win left the Lions within sight of their It's tough to follow up a playoff year with an accep­ table encore, but Maple Valley's soaring football team has found the way: win a league championship. Maple Valley's Sean Bitgood (32) hugs the ball after a reception during the Lions' 21-19 win over Olivet. AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 ALL SAND TOP SOIL BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS first SMAA crown since a last-second win over Pennfield in 1983. Maple Valley is a perfect 5-0 (6-1 overall), a game ahead of Pennfield with only one to play. The Lions can win the title outright by either winning at Bellevue (2-5) or by having Pennfield lose to St. Philip. Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt admitted his team is in the drivers’ seat. “Well, yes, it looks good, but we still have to beat Bellevue,” said Mittelstaedt. “We want to win the cham­ pionship by ourselves. Bellevue is good defensively and we’re going to have to be ready to play.” Maple Valley earned its tie for the title by overcoming a 12-7 first quarter deficit and then hanging on through a tense last four minutes. Ahead 21-12 with less than five minutes left in the game, the Lions fumbled at their own 35. A one-yard run by Rob Ayotte with four minutes left cut the gap to 21-19. Olivet then successfully ex­ ecuted an onside kick at the Lion 40, but Matt Forell in­ tercepted an Eagle pass at the 20 with 1:13 to go. “It was a good bailgame,” said Mittelstaedt. “Both teams played hard and well. Our line with people like Ric Merrill, Mike Everett and Scott Furlong did an outstan­ ding job end to end.” The line helped the Lions to 277 yards and 14 first downs on the ground. Cody Mattson led the rushers with 153 yards on 20 carries, including two touchdowns. Mattson erased a 6-0 deficit with a stunning 43-yard run with 2:58 in the first quarter. Everett’s extra point made it 7-6. GET *122.73 ■Just send us your check by mail — postage will cost 25c. Our savings account pays you /J(V%on $2,000 minimum, g ff/o on on $5,000 and you get instant liquidity. Accounts are fully insured up to $100,000 by the FDIC. Why settle for less??? Yes, I want to earn your highest rates! Here’s my check and completed coupon. I understand you will telephone me to acknowledge receipt and to complete the account opening. Mr/Mrs/Ms Jointly with Address State Zip Social Security No. 126 OTTAWA AVE. N.W. GRAND RAPIDS. MI 49503-2807 PHONE 616-235-7000 Please call me at this No.: Signature Basedon$2,000minimumforone y Amount $ ,. yield on 6.0% is 6.136%; 6.5% is 6.660%. Want even higher interest? Our $25,000 average balance Money Market account currently pays 7.2%. Effective yield is 7.442%. Olivet’s Mike Winnie, who had teamed with Art Homer on a seven-yard TD pass five minutes into the game, found Troy Thayer for a 55-yard bomb and 12-7 with 1:49 left in the first quarter. But Mattson climaxed a 13-play, 60-yard drive with a three-yard plunge with 7:50 left in the half. Everett’s kick made it 14-12. The key play in J.V. football team defeats Olivet 39-8 SPEND 25( Ci Maple Valley's Kevin Stewart (36) breaks up a pass directed toward an Olivet player in the Lions' 21-19 win last Friday. ■ I ! • The Maple Valley J.V. football team upped their record to 6 wins and 1 loss Thursday with a convincing 39-8 defeat over Olivet. Jason Byington started the scoring for the Lions with a 6-yard run and the extra point was no good to make the score 6-0 in the first quarter. Noseguard Jeff Laverty pounced on an Olivet ballcar­ rier after a fumble in the end zone for a safety to make the score 8-0. Again in the first quarter, Jason Hoefler went in from 7 yards out and the point after pass to Daniel Stine was good to make the score 16-0 after one quarter. In the second quarter, Dan Franks went in from 13 yards out and the extra point pass to Derek Brown was no good to up the score to 22-0 followed by a 24 yard run by Ron Mer­ rill and an extra point run by Bryan Dennis to make the halftime score 30-0. The Lions continued their scoring in the third quarter with a Jason Hoefler 29 yard field goal and 9 yard run by Jason Byington with no extra point to up the margin to 39-0. Olivet finally got on the board in the fourth quarter with a touchdown run and 2 point ex­ tra point to make the final score 39-8. A job well done to the of­ fensive line for paving the way to 452 yards in total of­ fense and the freshman who intercepted 4 passes and recovered a fumble. The next game for the junior Lions will be Thursday Oct. 20 at home againast Bellevue. Game time is 7 p.m. that scoring drive was a 20-yard pass from Forell to Sean Bitgood on a thirdand-20 situation. Forell appeared to clinch the game in the third period, legging it 30 yards into the end zone with his fifth in­ terception of the year. Everett’s conversion made it a comfortable 21-12 before Olivet rallied in the fourth quarter. Defensively, the Lions sur­ rendered only 116 yards on the ground while Winnie hit 9-of-21 passes for 136 yards. EUCHR ...at the ...... 11th Frame SUNDAYS 1:30 p.m. ’til approx. 5 p.m. $3.00 Per Person / 10c Per Seat 100% Payback — LUNCH SPECIAL 11th Frame Lounge at Lakeview Lanes • 374-8113 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & PumpTSales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING, OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence. No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 13 Obituaries Mildred Hill HASTINGS - Mildred Hill, 83, of 1468 East Dowling Road, Hastings, died Saturday, October 15,1988, at Commun­ ity Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Hill was bom on July 7, 1905, in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Willard and Zoe (Warren) Garrett. She was raised in Baltimore Township and attended Barney Mill School, graduating in 1924 from Battle Creek Central High and Barry County Normal Teachers School in 1925. She was married to Claude Hill on March 3, 1950, in Orlando, Florida. She moved from her farm on Bird Road in Baltimore Township to her present address on East Dowl­ ing Road when she married Mr. Hill. He preceded her in death in 1966. She was employed as a school teacher at Barney Mill School and other rural schools. Rosa M. Engl HASTINGS - Rosa M. Engle, 102, died Monday, October 17, 1988 at the Thor­ napple Manor. Mrs. Engle was born Octob­ er 1, 1886 in Carlton Center, Barry County, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Ulrich) Norton. She was raised in Petosky and attended schools there. She was married to Earl Engle on November 8,1902 in Petosky. They came to Hastings shortly after their marriage. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Engle is survived by four sons, Vernon (Snap) Engle of Hastings, Russell Engle of Santa Monica, California, Earl Engle, Jr. of Woodland and Estle Engle of Cadillac; 17 grandchildren; several great and great great She also worked for the Felpausch Store in Hastings and the Dowling Library. She was a member of the Dowling Library Board and attended the Senior Citizens Club in Delton.. Mrs. Hill is survived by her sister, Ellen Freeland of Battle Creek; nephews , Dale Garrett of Hastings ,and Willard McGlocklin of Battle Creek; nieces, Marian Lohr of Battle Creek ,and Arlene Tompkins of Lacey and many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Garrett. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 1988 at 3:00 p.m., at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Maple Ruby Ann Shultz Grove Township. HASTINGS - Ruby Ann Memorial contributions Shultz, 83, of 1200 Tanner may be made to a charity of Lake Road, Hastings, died one’s choice. Tuesday, October 11, 1988 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Shultz was bom on March 16,1905 in Climax, the daughter of Rollo and Barbara We’re Proud ofyou ... (Schott) Hawkins. She came to her present farm home as a young lady with her parents. She finished her education at the Yeckley School. For running in the She was married to Raymond Shultz on June 20, Detroit Free Press 1925. She was a member ofthe Marathon Jolly-Jill Hobby Club. Mrs. Shultz is survived by Love ... Your Family two daughters, Thelma DOUG grandchildren; two sisters, Elma Belson of Hastings and Minnie Taggert of Arkansas. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Dorothy Engle, Arthiel Demond, and Arlene Scobey, one son, Richard Engle, four brothers, Roy, Harold, Loren and Claude Norton and one sister, Bertha Krusell. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Leonard Davis and Rev. Sterling Demond officiating. Burial will be at the Irving Township Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, October 18 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Wesleyan Church. Williams and Mrs. Walter (Beverly) Birman; two sons, Donald and Melvin Shultz all of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter Miranda Marie. Funeral services were held Friday, October 14 at Rutland Township Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Come Over and See... DAVE ACKETT ...for your Auto Needs 1988 Corsica 4-Dr. chevy $8950 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, one owner, 2 tone, 1985 OLDS Calais Supreme TEC. 4 eng., auto., p/steering, p/brakes, ice cool air, tilt, cruise, stereo, one owner, $CftEft* very clean............................. REDUCED ’300 THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL 1985 DODGE DGE C0tt^ C0tt^4-Dr. Auto., p/s, pf bgQVJJI, $ D.L. pkg ^M?EDUCED s1000 ZSftO E U ft 1985 DODGE D-150 1/2 Ton Very nice truck. 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Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Name Address City Phone Number Phone — 517-852-1910 State Zip HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 18, 1988 — Page 14 Minutes of Regular ular Meetin Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Lions eagers lose 47-41 decision to Middleville was clearly at the freethrow line as Middleville connected on 17 of 25 attempts while Maple Valley could make on­ ly 8 of 13. Karris True ended the night with 14 points and 10 re­ bounds. Deanna Hagon had 13 points. Thursday night the Lions defeated Hopkins 49-29 to up their record to 6 wins and 5 losses. The Lions outscored Hopkins in all four quarters to gain a 49-29 win. Deanna Hagon led all scorers with 16 points and 3 steals. Heidi Reese had 9 points and 4 steals. Lesley Dipert had 8 points, 6 steals, and 7 rebounds for a very fine The Maple Valley varsity basketball team lost to Mid­ dleville 47-41 Tuesday night. This upped their Trojans record to 8-3 while the Lions evened their record at 5-5. Maple Valley jumped out to a 10-5 first quarter lead with Hagon and True each scoring 4 points. The second quarter Middleville outscored the Lions 10-6 but Maple Valley held a 1 point halftime advan­ tage (16-15). The third quarter, Mid­ dleville again outscored the Lions 15-9 to take a 5 point advantage. The Lions tossed in 16 fourth quarter points while Middleville had 17 to win 47-41. The difference in the game Maple Valley's Tammy Ashley (43) and Heidi Reese (51) battle’a Middleville player fora rebound. Q: I have a legal satellite descrambler but my neighbor has an illegal one. Is it really any of my business? effort. Nicole Kipp had 7 points, hitting 3 of 4 field goals and grabbed 7 rebounds. Tammy Ashley pulled down 7 re­ bounds and Holly Spitzer had Dave: Is MONEY your business? Your programming costs go up when you’re paying for someone else’s free ride. 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Lisa Wood scored 8, Stacy Hawblitz 5, Stephanie Bouwens 9, and Retha Byrd 2. The girls have been playing excellent basketbll and are improving with each game. This week they travel to Hastings to par­ ticipate in the Hastings Tournament. Eighth grade girls basketball splits The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team split their two games last week, defeating Olivet 26 to 24 and losing to Saranac 14 to 28. Against Olivet, the Lions were led by Kelly Eastman, who had 8 points and 21 re­ bounds. Also scoring were Becky Corkwell with 6 points, Mindy Shoup with 4 points, and Jennifer Phenix, Lori Carpenter, Cassie Appelman, and Renee Rosin with 2 points each. The Saranac game saw the Lions experience a cold shooting, hitting only 7 of 52 shots, in losing to the Red­ skins, 14 to 28. Scoring for the Lions were Becky Cor­ kwell and Renee Rosin with 4 points each and Jennifer Phenix, Lori Carpenter, and Mindy Shoup with 2 points each. Leading the rebounding was Kelly Eastman with 10. The eighth grade record now stands at 4 wins and 4 losses. Fifth and sixth grade ends season Nashville’s fifth and sixth grade football team ended its season Saturday losing a 14-6 verdict to Woodland. Nashville scored first on a 4 yard run by Adam Thayer. Ben Keumple completed 6 Of 10 passes for 94 yards. Woodland scored on their possession after Nashville and made the two point conver­ sion. Woodland scored again in the second half to end with a 14-6 victory. September 22, 1988 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held September 22, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Pro. Tem. Raymond Hinckley at 7:05 p.m. Present were: Raymond Hinckley, Forrest Burd, Carl Tobias, Larry Filter, and Sue VanDerske. Ab­ sent: John Hughes and Ted Spoelstra. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Burd to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of the September 8, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. Communications: A packet of information was received from the Michigan Department of Commerce regarding the Michigan Equity Grant Program. Old Business: David Liebhauser'&name was submitted to serve on the Citizens Committee which was being formed to look into the Cable Television franchise. It was agreed that Larry Filter would chair the committee which will consist of David Liebhauser and the pre­ sent members of the Planning Commisson: Nelson Brumm, Carl Tobias, Gerald Shoup, Warren Travoli, and Ron Bracy. Four bids were received for D.P.W. uniform ren­ tal and opened. Clothing Care Center - $6.50 per week, per per­ son; Arrow Uniform - $6.75 per week, per person; Continental Uniforms - $6.00 per week, per person; Ace Tex - $6.50 per week, per person. Motion by Burd, supported by VanDerske to rent uniforms for the D.P.W. from Continental Linen Ser­ vice. All ayes. Motion carried. One bid was received from J.W. Ryan for the Village's Multi-Peril insurance. Mr. Ryan was in at­ tendance and presented his bid to the Council of $13,223.50. Motion by Tobias, supported by Filter to accept the insurance bid from J.W. Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried. New Business: Motion by Tobias, supported by Burd to request a parade permit for the Maple Valley High School Homecoming Parade to be held October?, 1988. All ayes. Motion carried. JoAnn Knight of the Christian School requested Council permission to once again use the Park for their annual Christmas Tree Sale. Motion by Burd Supported by VanDerske to allow the Christian School to once again use the park for their Christmas Tree Sale. All ayes. Motion carried. The Eaton County Planning Commission con­ tacted the Village to inform them that Wren Funeral Home will be building a new facility out­ side of the Village limits on the corner of Reed Street and Curtis Road. The Council agreed to send and letter expressing regrets in losing Wren Funeral Home from the Village. Motion by VanDerske, supported by Filter to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan COBB • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville will pick up any bagged leaves that are put out by the curbside. The week of October 24th loose leaves raked into the gutter will be picked up, however any residents who do not have curb and gutter must have their leaves bagged for pick up. No leaves will be picked up after October 28th. Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Following the clinic, the group watched the Broncos play Wisconsin. Saturday, Oct. 22, the first and second place teams will play against each other and the third and fourth place teams will play. Hunter Safety classes scheduled Oct. 28 is the deadline to sign up for hunter safety classes. They are scheduled for any interested people for Thurs­ day, Nov. 10, 5-8 p.m.; Fri­ day, Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 12, 1-5 p.m. in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. Participants must attend all 10 hours and must be 12 years or older as ofNov. 12, 1988. Pre-registration is requested through the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. In- formation needed is legal name, address and birthdate. The class is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. All hunters who were bom after Jan. 1, 1960 are required to complete an approved hunter education class and produce proof of completion or produce a previous hunting license in order to purchase a license for the 1988-89 hun­ ting season. This is the new DNR rule. Scouts plan meeting, hayride, roast Tiger Cubs, Bobcats, Wolves, Bears and Webelos will gather Oct. 25 for their October Pack (No. 3176) meeting. The pack meetings are at 6:30 p.m. at Fuller School. On Saturday, Oct; 29, the scouts and their families are invited to a hayride and hot dog roast at Javors. Each den is responsible for furnishing hot dogs, buns, chips, mar­ shmallows and beverage for their den. The hayride will begin at 6 p.m. Literary Club to meet Wed. Oct. 19 The Literary Club will have meeting Wednesday, Wednesday, Oct. Oct. aa meeting 19 that will include a tour and lunch of Warner’s Winery, Paw Paw. Members should meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall. Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING Fully Insured • i-REE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 a b"! FFA members chart fall events, hayride set The second meeting of the Maple Valley Future Farmers ofAmerica chapter was called to order by reporter Kevin Rockwell at 8:15 p.m., on Oct. 5. Opening ceremonies were suspended and the first order of business was donating to the Michigan FFA Scholar­ ship Fund. It was decided to give $20 to the fund for this year. The next item of business was the annual hayride. It was moved to have the hayride at Eric Bignall’s house, for members and their dates only. Eric Bignail and Mike Barnaart are in charge of organiz­ ing the activity. The third item of business was the big buck contest. It was decided to leave the rules the same as last year, but the entry fee is now $2 and is open to the public. Thank You THANK YOU Thank you for the party given for my 80th birthday. For all the cards and good wishes. 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There will be 10 chapter members who will attend this year’s FFA members set open house dote The Maple Valley Future Farmers of America invites everyone to an open house, Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the FFA bam west of the high school. The members are working with hogs and sheep at the bam at the present time. Members said they hope everyone will stop and see the animals, as well as look at the F.F.A. building that the Maple Valley F.F.A. members have built. National F.F.A. Convention in Kansas City, Mo., from Nov. 7 thru 13. The chapter members will make cider this year and sell it for $1.50 a gallon. The following members received the greenhand degrees at regional initiation in Belding: Jeff Butler, Jason Byington and Mike Marshall. Wilson Ashley also received his chapter farmer degree at Belding. The chapter will hold an open house at the FFA bam on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited. This is an opportunity to see the building built by F.F.A. members, as well as to see the livestock projects now being raised. Correction _________ 7 event. Cornish is a defensive tackle for the Lions’ football team and was not pictured in the Oct. 10 edition of the Maple Valley News with the junior candidate for homecoming princess, Chris­ ty Bennett. Although junior Hugh Mit­ chell was elected as the class candidate for homecoming prince, he left school shortly after the elections. The class alternate can­ didate for homecoming prince, Cevin Cornish, then filled the vacancy for the Oct. Business Services ATTENTION NASHVILLE AND THORNAPPLE LAKE RESIDENTS: store your boats, campers, autos at Nashville Stor­ age, 712 S. Durkee in Nashville. Seasonal rates. Call 1-616-795-3713.___________ BABYSITTING: I have room for your child in my registered home. Quality care, pleasant surroundings, close to school. Phone 852-1528.__________ LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 12 — Tuesday, October 25, 1988 Maple Valley School Board to update policy booklet by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley School Board held a special meeting last week Monday to review and update school policy, President Bill Flower said. Richard Funk of the Michigan Association of School Boards, regarded as an expert on the creation of sound school policy, gave a presentation outlining five levels or methods of creating or improving school policy. The board decided on level three, “Policy Customiza­ tion,” and hired Funk and his MASB team to revamp and develop a new policy book for Maple Valley schools. Flower speculated that it could take from a year to 18 months for the new policy book to be prepared. Board member Beatrice Pino reported that many Michigan schools are requesting assistance from the MASB on policy matters because board members often lack the time and expertise re­ quired to design school policy. ‘‘Funk has a team of. specialists, lawyers and ac­ countants with professional experience in the development of sound school policy,” she said. stay consistent, we will be one In other matters at the Oct. 10 regular meeting of the room short at Fuller, and if the third grade class sizes at board: President Flower presented Maplewood keep increasing, former trustee Ron Tobias an additional classroom will with a certificate from the be needed at Maplewood,” he Michigan School Board added. Wolffalso suggested that an Association in appreciation of his Seven years of service on addition to the junior-senior the Maple Valley Board of high school could be used as a weight room and provide Education. storage space for wrestling A water sample taken from the Reed Street Bus Garage in mats. Other needs and space pro­ August was analyzed at the Michigan Department of blems were discussed, written Public Health lab. The lab recommendations were re­ could not detect the presence quested, and a meeting of the of any organic chemicals in board facilities and equipment committee, administrative the sample. Nevertheless, the board staff and representatives ofthe elected to follow a recommen­ citizens advisory committee dation from the Barry-Eaton will be held prior to the next Health Department by con­ board meeting. Maplewood Elementary necting the drains at the facili­ School Principal Dave ty to the Nashville Municipal Doozan reported on the state’s Drainage System. School Superintendent Car­ long-range curriculum goals. In reviewing the roll Wolff noted the addition this year of20 new students to mathematics curriculum ob­ Maple Valley schools and jectives, he said, “we need to foresaw a shortage of teach children how to solve classroom, as well as storage problems instead of how to memorize facts.” space in the schools. '“We’re using a spiral ap­ “We know this situation ex­ ists as a concern today, and proach to learning. For exam­ we should consider future ple, in the first grade we teach needs now. We can’t wait un­ students addition, in the se­ cond grade they review what til later in the year,” he said. “If kindergaten class sizes they learned in the first and so Former board member honored Maple Valley Board of Education President Bill Flower presents former trustee Ron Tobias with a Michigan Association of School Boards Distinguished Service Award in recognition of seven years on the board. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) on,” he said. “In Japan kids learn how tb add in kindergarten and move on to something new in the first grade,” he added. We need to use mory story problems instead of giving kids rows of numbers and a mathematical symbol that tells them what to do.” “We shouldn’t always pro­ vide them with the method. We have to make them think. They need to learn more men­ tal arithmetic,” he added. “We have to start encourag­ ing a higher level of think­ ing,” he said. Depression, drinks and a gun lead to Nashville man’s death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk The night of his death, Jack Main Jr. was angry and depressed. His wife had left him, taking their one-year-old daughter with her. He had been seeing a girl and had fought with her that same evening he and his roommates sat down to have a few drinks at the apartment they shared on Main Street. After several hours of drinks. Main, 24, began to talk of suicide. His friend, Dennis Harwood Jr., offered to help. The trio sat on a bed, Main on the right with the barrel of a 20-gauge shotgun in his mouth. Harwood on the left, with his finger on the trigger. In the middle, with the bar­ rel suspended over his lap, sat Dean Myers. As Myers, 19, told his story to The Grand Rapids Press last week, Harwood said, “Let me do it.” Main replied, “Go ahead.” There was a pause. The gun exploded, and Main was dead. Harwood, 24, was arraign­ ed last Tuesday in 56th District Court on an open charge of murder for the Oct. 6 shooting. His preliminary exam, originally set for yesterday, was rescheduled for Nov. 7. Yet despite the Oct. 17 arrest of Harwood, authorities u said last week they do not know why he may have taken the life of his friend, Main, whom he had known since elementary school days. “It’s strange, and it’s very difficult to explain,” said Vermontville to host Lions ‘pep rally* Oct. 26 Vermontville will host a JVVarsity Pep Rally at the First Street ballfield on Wednes­ day, Oct. 26 at 7:30p.m. to celebrate the Maple Valley Lions’ clinching of the league championship and to give the teams a boost for their final games of the season. For the first time since 1983, the Lions won the league championship outright by shutting out the Bellvue Broncos 14-0 on Friday night. The Lions will host the Portland Red Raiders in a non-conference game this Fri­ day night. Before the game, members of the last Lions team to win an unshared championship, the 1983 Lions, and their cheerleading squad will be introduced. The public is invited to Wednesday’s pep rally. There will be a bonfire, free apple cider, hot chocolate and donuts. The Maple Valley High School Marching Band and the cheerleaders will perform at the rally. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje. “These guys were friends, they were both 24 years old, they had shared an apartment and they went to school together. “We have not been able to establish and do not anticipate establishing a motive of any kind,” Koetje said. Despite speaking with The Press last week, Myers refus­ ed to discuss the case further this week until after Har­ wood’s preliminary exam. “After the hearing,” he said Monday. “Koetje told me I shouldn’t have (spoken with reporters). After the hearing I’ll tell you anything.” Main, Harwood and Myers were present at the 110 Main St. home when Main was kill­ ed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities said this week they believe the death was a homicide. Officials at first had ap­ proached the case as a suicide because Main had threatened to kill himself before, Koetje said. “He had been threatening to commit suicide. He had threatened to commit suicide in the past before Oct. 6,” Koetje said. “He certainly had been thinking about it.” But Main’s mother was quoted last week as saying she knew her son had a drinking problem and had been talking about suicide. She did not believe, however, he asked his friend to help him kill himself. “If he wanted to do it that bad, he would have done it himself. He never put it in my mind that he would do it with an audience,” Linda Snyder said. “It doesn’t sound like he had it on his mind. I don’t think I’ll ever buy it.” But the possibility of a homicide remained an open, authorities said. “Any time a life is taken, a murder is a possibility,” Koetje said. Koetje and Barry County Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott, who assisted in the investiga­ tion, were hampered in mak­ ing their initial inquiries, which led to a delay in charg­ ing Harwood, Koetje said. “It took time to complete,” he said. “It took time to com­ plete because there was some deception.” The deception refers to reports that Harwood told family members he was trying to stop Main from killing himself when the gun went off. Koetje said he was unsure about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, but authorities believe alcohol played an important role in the death. “Alcohol was definitely a factor, and we were aware of that from the beginning,” he said. “It’s a very unusual case,” Koetje said. “I’m not saying it wasn’t deliberate. I’m saying there was no motive — I think that’s pretty self-evident. “I think Mr. Harwood has a great deal of remorse. He told me that,” Koetje said. “He feels he lost a good friend.” Harwood, of 165 W. First St., Vermontville, remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety, and attorney Dave Tripp of Hastings was appointed at public expense to represent him. The Associated Press con­ tributed to this report. Nashville mourns a 5-year-old who died in freak local accident by Mark LaRose Beneath lead-grey skies in the cold and rain, pallbearers Monday carried the little casket of 5-year-old Derek Carl Warner to his final resting place in Hastings Township Cemetery, next to the boy’s grandfather, Doyle Swan. Derek died Oct. 20 of traumatic asphyia in Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo as a result of a closed-head injury sustained in a freak accident at the boy’s Nashville home on Oct. 13. Derek is survived by his parents, David and Lois (Swan) Warner and by his brother Timothy, 9, and sister Nichole, 6. Derek’s maternal aunt, Deborah Tackett of Glenwood Iowa, recounted the events leading to the tragedy: “A week before the acci­ dent, Derek’s grandmother, Mary Swan, had been airlifted to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids, and Lois was going to visit her on Thursday, so she arranged for a babysitter to meet Derek and Nichole when they got off the bus at Kellogg Elementary School and to watch them un­ til she got home,” she said. “She even called to remind Derek Carl VyPfOPf Continued on page 10 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 25, 1988 — Page 2 Maple Valey Community Education plans November offerings Maple Valley Community Education is offering several programs during the month of November. The Community Band will be beginning a new year and an organizational meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the band room at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. Anyone who is interested in playing in the band should attend that meeting. Those in­ terested, but who cannot at­ tend the meeting, may call the Maple Valley Community Education office. A four-week Christmas craft class will begin Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. Madelyn Forest will teach the class and she will offer instruction for several different types of crafts. A “Stop Smoking Clinic” will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. A “Weight Con­ trol Clinic” will be held the same evening at 8:30 p.m. These clinical hypnosis seminars have helped thousands of smokers become non-smokers. This medically approved program indicates a success rate of more than 65 percent on six-month surveys. With the help given in the weight control clinic, par­ ticipants will learn to eat less, eat more slowly, and eat the proper foods. They can ab­ sorb these keys to weight loss with hypnosis, along with im­ proved self image and stress control that will make success happen. David Rowe will conduct the clinics. To register for these pro­ grams, call, the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. State, county ballot issues to be discussed Nov. 2 On Nov. 2, the Eaton Coun­ system. The four state proposals are ty Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice has planned an educa­ “A - Medicaid Funded AborConstitutional tional event for Eaton County tions,” “B Protection for Crime Vicvoters. Environmental “Understanding the County tims,” “C Protection Bond, ” and “D and State Ballot Issues” will help voters make informed Recreation Use Bond.” All six proposals will be decisions on Nov. 8. Speakers discussed beginning at 7 p.m. will deal with the issues from Thursday, Nov. 2. The loca­ a neutral position viewpoint. The first county proposal is tion for the meeting is at the the motor vehicle registration Delta Township Hall, Public fee, to be used for improving Meeting Room, located at Eaton County roads. The 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. in other county proposal is the Lansing. Resource people include Ed enhanced 911 emergency Wiles, Eaton County Road Commission; Roger Betz, Ex­ tension agricultural agent; Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Direc­ tor; Tom Rohrer, water quali­ ty specialist, Environmental Protection Bureau. Although reservations are not required, call 372-5594 or 543-2310 to help ensure ade­ quate handouts. ...AT THE... Community Notices Bewitching Halloween! The VILLAGE HAIR PORT VERMONTVILLE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP offers escort service. We will take your child trick, or treating abound Vermontville between 5:30 and 8:00. Call 726-0642 for Vicky Koch to place your reservations. Proceeds go to Vermontville United Methodist Youth Fellowship. 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 J How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-7 26-0580 " 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE (^uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Cai Business Nashville man wins trophy deer contest Winners in the Historical (1986 or earlier season) Firearms division, 12-point typical antlers category, of the trophy deer contest at the 1988 Michigan Deer Spectacular held in Lansing last spring were (left) Amado Cardenas, Nashville, first, with a buck scoring 142 points on the Boone & Crockett Club scoring system, and right, Thomas Losiewski, Vicksburg, second, with a buck scoring 135 7/8 points. Cardenas took his buck in Eaton County, Losiewski took his in Kalamazoo County. Evangelist to visit Assembly of God church Doug Hammond will hold ser­ vices Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at the Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed St. Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sun­ day, Oct. 30, and for 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday (Oct. 31 through Nov. 2). The Rev. Hammond, an or­ dained Assemblies of God minister, graduated from the Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God in 1977. Before entering his evangelistic ministry, he was senior pastor at the Assembly of God in Fennville, where at­ tendance grew from about 50 to 150 during his five-year pastorate. Also in Fennville, the church he served went through a building program, opened a Christian school for grades K through 6, opened a day care center and a Berean College Extension School. The Rev. Hammond has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and overseas with his ministry. He and his wife, Nancy, have three children. Pastor at the Nashville Assembly of God is the Rev. Robert Taylor. OES members attend convention Mary Trowbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pease, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Halsey, Hermina Southern, Liz King, Helen Corbin and Phyllis Rizor, members of Kalamo Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, attended the 122nd annual Michigan Grand Chapter con­ vention which was at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo Oct. 11-13. Delegates and members from the 342 chapters in Michigan attended the threeday session. The many charities backed by the grand chapter this year received $188,345.10. The members of Kalamo Chapter No. 399 sent 187 kindergartners of Maple Valley schools to the Caravan Youth Center Circus in Lans­ ing last March. They also gave three food baskets to needy families at Christmas and several gifts to shut-ins in the community as well as con­ tributing to many local charities during the year. Our Shop Start Christmas Shopping Now! Wooden Items of All Kinds • Home Furnishings BY ORDERS - COME TAKE A LOOK Owners: Pat Dennis/Gin Curtis 9751 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville (517) 726-1346 Maple Grove Township Residents For those requiring to vote by absentee ballot, I will be holding office hours at the township hall at 721 Durkee on Tuesdays, including Oc­ tober 18th, October 25th and November 1st from 9-12 and 1-3..p Ap­ plications and ballots can be obtained at these times. Other times can be ar­ ranged by calling me at home at 852-1859. Office telephone — 852-0872. Susan Butler •* ' • Maple Grove Twp. Clerk. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 25, 1988 — Page 3 Methodist church holds Iva Reed Sunday Sunday, Oct. 23, was “Iva Reed Sunday” at the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church as she makes prepara­ tion to take up residence in the Masonic Home in Alma. The entire congregation celebrated the lifetime of professional work, community life, church ministry, and family involvement that Iva has dedicated herself to for well over 60 years. Iva was presented with a certificate and bookmark of appreciation and a large print Bible to symbolize the love and esteem folks hold for her. Several of the congregation rose and spoke in testimony of the legacy of love and service Iva has provided in the Ver­ montville Public Schools, the people of the Village of Ver­ montville, and the congrega­ tion of the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Since 1927 Iva has served in many capacities including school teacher, school prin­ cipal, member of the board of education, church member and office holder, member and officer of the United Methodist Women, and devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. Iva was the maker of numerous wedding and an­ niversary cakes, baby afghans and outfits, and literally thousands of craft items she made for bazaars and personal Parent seminar planned at Maple Valley Schools Nov. 1 The second “Skills for Adolescence” parent seminar will meet Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the high school library. The topic for the seminar, “Solving Family Conflicts with Love and Limits,” should be of special value in helping parents and teens create a more peaceful family atmosphere. Parents of seventh graders taking the “skills” class are urged to attend and other parents are invited. I. gifts. Most especially. Iva was the maker of countless prayers and words of encouragement for every person around her. Iva's faith sustains her and makes her the indomitable spirit that lifts and helps every person she meets. 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Hildred Peabody said “she was my teacher, wonderful sense of humor, a friend, a supportive person to work for.” Anna Frith - “I was one of the many people on Mrs. Reed’s prayer list.” Tim Shetenhelm said “My best school year, fourth grade, Mrs. Reed was my teacher.” Linda Shetenhelm said, “I remember a yellow and pink baby sweater she made for two of our children.” All and Ruth Mix said “The beautiful wedding cake she made for our wedding.” Mabel Shetenhelm recalled, “our friendship, dinnes and rides together.” Liz King remembered, “My third grade teacher and Sunday School, both the same year!”. Frances Olson recalled “friendship, rose bowls and get well cards.” Edith Benedict called her “a wonderful friend.” Bertha Harmon, her four sisters and two brothers held an Ackley family reunion last Saturday in Nashville. They came from CooseBay, Ore,; Des Moine, Iowa; and from Michigan. 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Babcock of Mason. In the story he recalls the old Star Theatre in Nashville, one of the local places he worked while grow­ ing up in the village during the years ofthe Great Depression. Versilc moved to Nashville in 1926 from Traverse City, along with his brothers and their parents, the Horace Bab­ cocks. Now retired after 30 years with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department, Versile keeps busy with photography, especially the restoration of old pictures, and the making of travelogues. He frequently speaks to civic groups, clubs, etc., because, he says, “Peo­ ple are what you miss most after retirement.” We are indebted to Mr. Babcock for his contribution to this column, and hope to read more of his reminiscences in the future. The theatre in Nashville had a small lobby, and the en­ trance to the seating area was in the center of it. You had to go up a small incline, where an usher with a flashlight would take you down an in­ cline to your seat. It was a small aisle between the ends of the seat rows, and it was very slippery when wet, that is if it had been raining out and your feet were wet. After sitting down you noticed a stage with the or­ chestra pit and the screen. To the left was an exit door that always had to be left unlocked (during the showing of movies) in the event of an emergency, and in the summertime. There was a screen on this door, and I remember many people who did not have any money who would sneak into the theatre this way . They always sat on the front row. Other people would sit on the grasss in Central Park (next to the theatre) and watch the movie through the screen door. On the stage right of the screen was a stage door. One of my jobs was to obtain a 100-lb. cake of ice and a large tub to put the ice in, and an electric fan to put behind it. After opening the stage door, this would send a cool breeze out into the audience. It was “aid conditioning,” and it worked. I did almost everything at the theatre at one time or another, except running the projector. My mother put her foot down and said, “No way,” and she really meant it (no matter how much popcorn I gave her!). It was too dangerous. At times I also was tickettaker and usher, and I delivered handbills of coming shows from house to house in Vermontville, Kalamo, During the 1930s, when Nashville was feeling the effects of the Great Depres­ sion, many folks without the price of admission would sit on the grass in Central Park and try to watch the movies through an open screen door in the side of the theatre (at right in this circa-1920 photo). Some would even sneak in through that entryway. Once, when the theatre was forced to close down in that decade, due to lack of business, local merchants organized sponsorship of free movies to at­ tract shoppers to town. Many great films were shown at Nashville's Star Theatre in the 1930s. Versile Babcock, who worked there as a youth, recalls that the April 1936 showing of "The Country Doctor," featuring the Dionne quintuplets, was one of the few times that the Star had a "full house" every night. He also remembers an event in which Nashville folks saw themselves on the silver screen, thanks to a traveling film promoter. Bellevue and Woodland. It seems my brothers also worked at the theatre at dif­ ferent times. I recall that there were many different owners and managers; some would last only a short while and others as long as two years. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson, who came from Chicago. They rented an apartment above the Hess Furniture store (now Nashville Auto & Farm Supply). They were great people, and we kept in touch with each other for many years un­ til Cliff’s death a few years ago. Then there was a Mr. Bissell from Grand Rapids, from the Bissell Carpet Com­ pany, who ran it a while, and a Mr. and Mrs. William Hebert, who came from Detroit. They lived across from my parents on South Main Street for a time. Mr. Hebert also had a job in Detroit, and drove back and forth in his souped-up Ford. As I remember, the movie “Country Doctor,” with the Dionne quintuplets,' (shown in April 1936) was one of the few times that the theatre had a full house every night. It was a great show. One time the theatre show­ ed a three-dimensional movie, complete with cardboard eyeglasses with celloid lenses for the patrons. One lens was red and the other was green. It made everything on the screen such as cars or boats, seem to be coming right at you. It would scare the daylights out of you. I saved these glasses for many years and finally threw them away just a short time ago. 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When this string Kong,” “Bird of Paradise,” was wound up, you could “Tarzan,” “Captain Blood,” make the yo-yo go out and “The Good Earth,” “Dead come back to you. There were End,” “The Awful Truth,” many tricks one could do with “Mr. Smith Goes to them. I believe my brother Ike Washington,” “You Can’t won a sweater in that contest. One time, when the theatre Take It With You,” “Gone With The Wind,” “The was closed down for lack of Spoilers,” the Marx Brothers’ business, the merchants got films and many excellent together and decided they must do something to bring musicals. Actors like Wallace Berry, more people into Nashville. Marie Dressier, Paul Muni, They took up a collection each Marlene Dietrich, Constance week and sponsored a free Bennett, Barbara Stanwyck, movie every Saturday after­ Mae West, W. C. Fields, Ed­ noon. It did bring many peo­ ward G. Robinson, James ple, into town to shop and to Cagney, William Powell, attend the free movie, as no Myrna Loy, Frederic March, one had much money. Most of the shows included Hop-a-long Cassidy, Hoot Gibson and John Wayne, to a comedy, a Pathe News reel, and a serial that would cover name a few. One time a man came several weeks but be shown through town and sold the just a little at a time (like a theatre owner on letting him modern-day soap opera on take pictures of Nashville and TV.). Serials were full of ac­ the people. They then adver­ tion; you could not afford to tised this as a great attraction miss one and you had to see (“See yourself in the what happened the following week. movies”). I remember many people The man had a camera and some equipment. He hired my who could also write some brother Bill and me to go with stories of the Star Theatre. It him while he traveled around was called the Park Theatre at the streets arid went from one time before being called house to house. Bill and I the Star. Also, I remember the were supposed to go to the doors and rap on them to get Nashville Harvest­ the people to come to the Homecomings and the money door, and then he would take a give-aways, where they built a stage in the street between movie of them. Some liked it and others did Hess’ Furniture store and not. Many got very mad, but Zimmer’s hardware. Again it did cause a lot of excitement the merchants would sponsor in Nashville, and they had a it. You put your name in on a large turnout when the film slip at each store, and they was shown. However, this awarded three prizes of cash, man almost got run out of but you had to be there (at the town. drawing) to claim it. When yo-yo’s were the I hope your readers will get popular pastime, the theatre as much enjoyment from this had a large contest to find the as I have in writing some of best yo-yo operators. There my memories. were many prizes offered. Versile D. 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B Average Shelly Arras, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Carrigan, Joshua Coker, Brad Conroy, Lucas Flory, Jennifer Forquer, William Graham, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Jenny Hoisington, Casey Hudson, Luke Malcuit, Nick Milligan, Kelly Moore, Jamie Rasey, Katrina Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Jason Thomp­ son, Jim Thornton, Travis Van Alst ine , Dawn VanderVlucht, Trevor Wawiernia, Erica White. Fourth Grade All A’s Devon Durkee, Wright. Seth B Average Mandy Beemer, Jon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, Tim Harmon, Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krive, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Amy Jo Parish, Troy Roberts, Jeff Royston, Brady Simpson, Casey Smith, Kristina Spotts, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Melanie Wendorf. Fifth Grade All A’s Ethan Berry B Average Nick Austin, Donna Bum­ ford, Matt Brezger, Jeremy Cardenas, Josh Cerny, Darin Cheeseman, Regina Coblentz, Kerri Gibson, Jay Hokanson, Misti Jones, Nicole Kraai, Lindsey Krolik, Travis Malcuit, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Damon Patrick, Kristy Priddy, Chad Rogers, Katie Sampson, Wayne Shance, Julie Skelton, Leah Sleeper, Amber Snoeyink. Andy Swartz, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Chadwick Wakley, Tara Whipple, T.J. White. Sixth Grade All A’s Dana Hasselback, Jeffrey Pennington, Jennifer Ripley, Joyelle Stine, Kristy Smith, Brandy Waiernia. B Average Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, Melisa Bailiff, Brad Balko, Dick Baker, John Baker, Dena Bignall, Lanette Brumm, Todd Buffenbarger, Christina Coblentz, Sara Con- — CLEARANCE — Assorted Wood Stoves • Kerosene Heater • 48” Snow Blower for Sears Craftsman Tractor, $250 • Assorted Chain Saws, $40 and Up BEAR'S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 209 N. 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Wednesday, Nov. 2 Spaghetti, green beans, rolls and butter, peaches. Thursday, Nov. 3 Pizza, corn, peanut butter sdw., fruit. Friday, Nov. 4 Hamburger, potato chips, baked beans, applesauce. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. Monday, Oct. 31 Reg. or cheese hot dogs, french fries, green beans, pudding. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Reg. or cheese hot dogs, french fries, pudding w/cherry topping. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Spaghetti/cheese, fruit jello, tossed salad, butter sandwich, birthday cake. Please Wear Tag. Thursday, Nov. 3 Pizza buns, green beans, fruit mix, potato sticks. Friday, Nov. 4 Mrs. Affolder’s 2nd grade menu - Fish nuggets, tarter sauce, tater tots, bananas, Pudding pops. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Maple Valley 10-25 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Oct. 31 Salad, Hot Dogs, Tuna & Noodle, French Fries, Apple Juice, Donuts. Happy Holloween. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Salad, Fishwich, Stew & Biscuit, Pickles, Peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Salad, Hamburger, Cheese Burger, French Fries, Fruit Juice, Cookie. Thursday, Nov. 3 Salad, Taco’s, Lettuce/Cheese, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Jello/Fruit, Corn. Friday, Nov. 4 Salad, Barchetta, Mac. & Cheese, Green Beans, Pear, Bread and Butter. Calendar of Events Oct. 26 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 26 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 28 and Nov. 8 - “Understanding Your Communi­ ty... You Can Make A Difference,” Pre-registration required, $2 charge. Call the Extension Office for reservation and more information. 948-4862. 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Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 25, 1988 — Page 8 Arlene E. Thompkin Derek Carl Warner____ NASHVILLE - Derek Carl Warner, 5, of 310 Sherman Street, Nashville, died Thurs­ day, October 20,1988 at Bron­ son Hospital in Kalamazoo. Derek was bom on Septem­ ber 20, 1983 in Hastings, the son of David and Lois (Swan) mother Mrs. Harriet VanZeeWarner. He was raised in land of Kimberly, Wisconsin; Nashville and attended Fuller maternal great grandparents Elementary School. Arthur and Mildred Esch of He is survived by his Perrington, Michigan. parents, David and Lois; one Funeral services were held brother, Timothy; one sister Saturday, October 22, 1988 at Nichole; paternal grandpa­ Deep Dale Cemetery in rents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lansing. Warner; materal grandmother, Arrangements were made Mrs. Mary Swan, all ofNash­ by Wren Funeral Home of ville; paternal great grandpa­ Hastings. rents, Mr. Mrs. C. Damon Memorial contributions Warner ofNorth Port, Florida, may be made to the Barry Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Amick County Child Abuse Council. of Nashville; paternal great grandmother, Elizabeth Roush of Nashville; maternal great Obituaries Ashley Marie Brooke__ HASTINGS - Ashley Marie Brooke, of 888 West Walnut Street, Hastings, infant daught­ er ofDawn and Joseph Brooke was dead at birth on Wednes­ day, October 19, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Baby Ashley is survived by her parents Dawn and Joe; brother Brandon Krouse at home; paternal grandparents William and Ethel Brooke of Nashville; maternal grand­ mother Rebecca Krouse of Hastings; paternal great grand- “Maybe I’m overprotecting, but I don’t want my funeral to be a burden I chose Forethoughts funeral planning I’ve been to funerals where people were more upset from fussing with one another over how things should be, than they were from grief itself. 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Call or write for details today ------------- ... while you’re thinking about it FORE THOUGHT WREN FUNERALHOMES, INC. 502 South Jtflor ion Struct Mostin<l. M*chi<*n 4905* 204 North Queen Street NoihvUle. Michigan 49073 (619)945-2471 (5I7HS2-OO4O Member Forethought Groups Marcella C. Stewart___ NASHVILLE - Marcella C. Stewart, 76, of 11094 Face Highway, Nashville, died Thursday, October 20, 1988 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Stewart was bom on July 27, 1912 at Morrisville, Vermont She was raised in the Morrisville, Vermont area and attended Morrisville Elemen­ tary schools, graduating from People’s Academy High School in Morrisville. She was a member of the Nashville Garden Club. Mrs. Stewart is survived by three daughters, Barbara Williams of Morrisville, Vermont; Beverly Stannard of Cathedral City, California and Judy Eaton of Nashville; 12 grandchildren, five great­ grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille Brown of Key Largo, Florida; Joanne Chaput of Chicopee Falls, Massa­ chusetts; Madeline Garten of Safford, Arizona; Betty Salvadore of Westboro, Massa­ chusetts; four brothers, Leonard Liberty of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; Bill and Tom Liberty both of Levit­ town, Pennsylvania and Raymond Liberty of Lyndon, Vermont. She was preceded in death by one grandson and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 22 at Vogt Chapel/Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Rev. Donald Entenman officiated. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library of Nashville. Arrangements made by Vogt Chapel/Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. DOWLING Arlene E. Tompkins, 60, of 9745 North Avenue, Dowling died Thurs­ day, October 20,1988 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Tompkins was bom on March 13, 1928 in Baltimore Township, Barrry County Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth and Julia (Dunkleberger) Garrett. She was raised in Baltimore Township and attended the Barney Mills School and Hastings High School. Her employment included Sherman Manufacturing Company and the former Weston Biscuit Company in Battle Creek. Mrs. Tompkins is survived by two sons, Michael Tomp­ kins of Lacey and Thomas Tompkins of Anaheim, Cali­ fornia; one daughter Mrs. Michael (Elaine) Bubnas of Hastings; two grandchildren; one brother Dale Garrett of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was long-time companion Jack Clark who died in September Address State Phone Number 1988. Funeral services were held Monday, October 24, 1988 at the Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Lyndon H. Garrison BATTLE CREEK - Lyndon H. Garrison, 84, of Battle Creek and formerly of Hast­ ings died Thursday, October 20,1988 at the Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. Graveside services will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 1988 at the Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Menu Wednesday, Oct. 19 Cube steak, California blend, wax beans, wheat bread, oleo, cupcake milk. Thursday, Oct. 20 Oven fried chicken, mustard green, whipped potatoes, wheat bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 21 Roast turkey, broccoli cuts, succotash, dinner roll, oleo, pudding, milk. Monday, Oct. 24 Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, oleo, fresh fresh, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Beef Stroganoff, green beans, orange juice, wheat bread, oleo, cake, milk. Events Wednesday, Oct. 19 Nashville—Blood Pressure Annawave (Coleman) Kardell____________ NEW MEXICO - Annawave (Coleman) Kardell, 94, of Santa Fe, New Mexico and formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, October 9,1988 at the El Castillo Retirement Center in Santa Fe. Graveside memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 1988 at Hastings Riverside Cemet­ ery with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Name City grandmother, Jesse Swakley of Malvern, Iowa and maternal great grandmother, Blanche Kauffman of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his grandfather, Doyle Swan; great grandfathers, Dewey Roush, Earl Swadley, Joseph Kauffman and Emmett Swan. Funeral services were held Monday, October 24, 1988 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Derek Carl Warner Memorial Fund. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 10:45 to 12 noon. HastingsSing-A-Long Arts & Crafts. Delton—Geneieve Struble on Catastrophic illness at 12 noon. Woodland—Margaret Reid entertains at 12 noon. Thursday, Oct. 20 Nashville--Bingo. Middleville—Fire Prevention Film. Friday, Oct. 21 Hastings- -Popcorn. Hastings—Margaret Reid entertains at 11. Woodland­ Sergeant Cross at 12:15. Monday, Oct. 24 Hastings—The Hammonds at 10:30. Delton—Margaret Reid entertains at 12 noon. Woodland—Fire Prevention Film at 12 noon. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Nashville—The Hammonds at 11:45. All sites puzzles. �The Maple Valley News Nashville Tuesday October 25 1988 - Page 9 Exchange student revisits Maple Valley High School by Mark LaRose During the 1979-80 school year, Hiroko Shinoyo, now 26, attended Maple Valley High School as a foreign ex­ change student from Japan. Hiroko had fond memories of her year in Maple Valley, so fond that she decided to come back for a visit while she was vacationing recently in the United States. “The people were very friendly,” she said. As she did when she was an exchange student in Maple Valley, Hiroko again stayed with her close friends, the Overholts, of Nashville. Dr. Hubert Overholt and his wife, Carleen, have four children, Bryan, 35, Richard, 33, Marie, 31, and Martha, 26. Over the years, the Overholts have sponsored three other foreign exhcange students, from Uruguay, Chile and Norway. “Things really haven’t changed much in Maple Valley,” Hiroko said. “But I really missed it and wanted to say hello to everyone. Of course, a lot of my friends have moved.” Carleen accompanied Hiroko on her return visit to the high school, and Hiroko was able to meet with some of Ml! hl * t .S 01 ’ ’a lit lite, it ifcj"lill' i fc j" li ll' h„ ... * ™ a tt We feii ®to 11! w ^liMita it, 61 fiiiim Wn,M A b M-Ilttai W tHUitip al tart Hiroko Sinoyo was an exchange student to Maple Valley in 1979-80 and returned for a visit two weeks ago. Maple Valley High School. her old teachers. Hiroko was in a global They toured the school and visited with Chris Ricketts issues class taught by and Lucinda Martin, who Ricketts. The class is required were two of Hiroko's favorite for exchange students. Hiroko took speech from teachers when she attended Mrs. Martin. Both teachers remembered Hiroko as being an excellent Come in and let student who adjusted well to our hair the American system of professionals education. give you a new And Hiroko, who speaks image... impeccable English, said she learned to,speak the language fluently at the high school and in the community. “When I first went to school in Maple Valley, I really didn’t-know what was *5 — Hair Cuts going on, with all the kids go­ ‘30 — Perms ing from class to class because *20 — Body Wrap in Japan the teachers move, *20 — Facial not the students,” Hiroko recalled. “And I really didn't *6 — Shampoo & Set Start turning heads know where I was going.” with a smashing “Everyone seemed to work new look! }/Valk-ins Welcome so fast, too, so it was kind of Mens and Womens hard to get used to things at first,” she added. Call for details ...852-9192 After leaving Maple Valley and the United States, Hiroko •'The Mirrors image** attended Sophia University in -1JJ6 Hlkkote luiaao,. Tokyo, a college known for 11 N. Main, Nashville its English studies program. Mon. 9-1; Tues., Wed.. Thurs., Fri. 9-?; Sat. by Appt. Hiroko majored in sociology at Sophia, and she also studied accounting. Originally from the city of Isesaki in the Gumma Prefec­ ture, Hiroko now lives and works in Tokyo, where she writes accounting and tax reports for IBM. Hiroko is single and still lives with her family. Her father, Kazuo. is an accoun­ tant with a major food com­ pany, and her mother. Setsuko, is a homemaker. Hiroko has one sister, Sachiko. 30. At home. Hiroko said she often cooks American food, but her mother still fixes tradi­ tional Japanese dishes. Some of Hiroko's favorites are miso soup, tofu and sushi. But Hiroko confessed .that one of the things she was looking forward to on her American vacation was dining with the Overholts again. She especially wanted to eat Hubert’s pancakes and pop­ corn and Carleen’s softshelled tacos and lasagna. Although Hiroko has no religious preference, she said she also wanted to attend ser­ vices at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. She went to the church with the Overholts when she was a stu­ dent here. Hiroko also planned to look up her close friends, Kim Brook, Karen Bracy and Vickie Service. Hiroko cor­ responded with Vickie for three years after she left Nashville. She also said she wanted to spend some time with Martha Overholt, who is now a theatre and education major at Western Michigan University. Recalling her year as an ex­ change student in Maple Valley, Hiroko said, “It was a great experience, and I would recommend it to anyone.” “But I found out that it’s important to think of the con­ sequences. Foreign exhange students are strongly influenc­ ed in America: many become westernized." Hiroko said, “And then returning home can be quite a culture shock.” she added. “I think it’s impor­ tant for exchange students to remember their country’s culture and traditions, to con­ tinue to identify with their heritage, and not forget or minimize its importance.” “I think America is great, but for me Japan is home, and that’s something Carleen always reinforced,” Hiroko said. Carleen said, “I told all my exchange students that we brought them here to give them an important educational experience to take home with them, not to make them want to stay in the United States.” Hiroko said she hopes to return to America and Maple Valley someday. “But." she added, “vaca­ tioning in America is very ex­ pensive. That's why it took so long to come back this time. It took me more than a year to save the money to make this trip." Methodist Church plans ‘Fright Nite' The youth of the Nashville United Methodist Church are inviting the entire community to drop by the church between 6 and 8 p.m. Halloween night, Oct. 31, for a scare, a laugh, and fun. There will be a haunted house, a dungeon, “the mad scientist,” and more to amuse and confuse children of all ages. After a good fright visitors may stay around for some cider and cookies. Styling for > Women, Men and Children Appointments Only lues. Wed, Thurs, Fri. I Evening Saturday 9 • ? Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 65 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 Start Saving Today! DIMETANE APEPTO BISMOL DECONGESTANT TABLETS 24'S 8OZ. MAXIMUM STRENGTH 288 4 MG. 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Nichole said they wanted to be quiet because their father, who works nights in Grand Rapids, was upstairs sleeping, so they just watched TV for a little while. Then Nichole told Derek to go next door to ask Dawn to babysit them. “When he didn’t return right away, Nichole thought Derek was just out playing.” “Nichole said that was the last time she ever talked to her brother,” Tackett said. At approximately 11:50, the babysitter arrived with another girl, and they found Derek pinned between a con­ crete wall and a hinged, wheelchair ramp that had ap­ parently fallen on the child. “They said Derek had already turned blue, and when a neighbor lifted the ramp, David just slumped to the ground,” she said. By this time someone had awakened- the father. The neighbor told David not to move Derek, but he im- and do what he was told, and needed me there right away. I Nicky might get into was planning to drive, but I grandma’s make-up, but if took the next’s available flight Derek was being quiet that and landed in Kalamazoo at meant he was probably getting noon on Thursday,” she said. into something he shouldn’t,” “They repeated the EEG on she said. Thursday and there was still “Everyone who knew him no brain activity. And state agrees that he probably regulations then required wanted the ramp down them to take Derek offthe life because it would be more fun support systems,” Derek’s to play on than the steps.” grandmother, Jeanette “Derek was a very Warner of Nashville, said. energetic child who had a “They waited until all the mind of his own. He very family members got a chance often wouldn’t take no for an to see David one last time answer,” his grandmother before they took him off the said. life support systems,” she “But he was just a really added. wonderful boy, a happy-goTackett said it was a very traumatic ordeal for lucky kid,” she added. Derek was in the Young 5’s everyone. But Tackett and Warner class at the Fuller Elementary School. agreed that it was especially His teacher, Theresa Duffy, hard for Timothy and attended the funeral along Nichole, Derek’s brother and with kindergarten teacher sister. “Of course, it’s been ter­ Tammi King. “Derek was ajoy to have in ribly hard for Lois. I’ve had to my classroom. He was well sit up with her ’til 2, 3 of 4 liked by all of his classmates. o’clock every night,” Tackett His bright, smiling face will said. “But it’s been a big comfort be deeply missed by all of us,” Duffy said. knowing that Derek’s in A memorial fund for the heaven. I believe Derek was put here for a propose, and purchase of a headstone for Derek has been established, now that he’s completed his and contributions can be made mission on earth, he’s got his at many Nashville businesses mansion in heaven,” she or at the Vogt Chapel, where added. Derek’s funeral was “I told my son Eliot that God conducted. never takes a child unless it’s The poem, “To All to heaven. That knowledge Parents,” by Edgar Guest was comforted him,” she said. read at the funeral, and the “The whole family thinks family requested that it be that Derek must have pulled read in memory of their son. the ramp over on himself because he was such an in­ quisitive and active boy,” FFA Alumni to Warner said. have meeting “He was the kind of boy who needed 28 hours of There will be a Maple supervision every day,”, she Valley F.F.A. Alumni added. “Of the three kids, Derek meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8 was the mischievous one. Tim p.m. at Maple Valley High School. would generally play good All interested persons are asked to attend. Past F.F.A. membership is not necessary. mediately scooped up his son, brought him in the house and began administering car­ diopulmonary resuscitation, Tackett said. “He don’t know for how long, but he continued to give his son mouth to mouth and CPR until the ambulance ar­ rived,” she said. The Emergency Medical Technicians were unable to find a pulse, and Derek still wasn’t breathing. Derek was taken to Pennock Hospital, where doctors got Derek’s heart beating again and put him on life support systems. Then he was airlifted to Bronson, where he was admit­ ted to the pediatrics intensive care unit. “Lois didn’t know what had happened until she got home from the hospital and was met by the police,” Tackett said. “They kept Derek on the life support systems at Bron­ son and administered an EEG test every day, which detected faint brain activity,” she said. “But on Wednesday the EEG results showed no brain activity.” “At that point, Derek was clinically dead,” Tackett said. Hospital officials told the family they would administer the test again on Thursday. “That’s when Dave called me and told me my sister Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte tte MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. 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He is active in the Chamber of Commerce in both Vermontville and Nashville. He was president of the Vermontville Historical Society, board member of the Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte and local chair­ man of the hospital building fund drive, and a trustee ofthe Vermontville Bible Church Board. In 1984, he opened the Maple Valley Real Estate of­ fice in Nashville. The Michigan Association ofRealtors is one ofthe state’s largest trade associations, protecting the rights of pro­ perty owners, serving as a primary source for Michigan housing and real estate data, while enforcing the Realtor Code of Ethics established by the National Association of Realtors. AGRICULTURE LIME Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 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Olivet Communty Center Corner of East and Main, Olivet Sat., Oct. 29 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. October 25. 1988 Page 11 Maple Valley FFA realizes a long-standing dream L , •hl« S"M» «lfc 7^’ vj S p?*> wT Rwinipi , Rfittfe , tasaitiai 'Hiatt!® Mhaifeb “ ik!Utanil : • k Hn matt i ni SB Ml If-lipin dgillask (5M» by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held an open house Sunday to dedicate the com­ pletion of their new building next to the high school. Despite the cold and rainy weather, many area residents turned out to see the new building and the livestock pro­ jects, pigs and sheep, the chapter is currently working on at the site. Coffee, hot apple cider and donuts were available, and many gallons ofthe cider they had made were sold for SI .50 per gallon. “I think it must be under priced because its been selling like crazy,” chapter advisor Gordon Swinson said. ‘‘The completion of the FFA building has been a long standing dream for the chapter,” FFA reporter Kevin Rockwell said. The need for a place to work and store their equip­ ment had been recognized by the group long ago. And such a project had been discussed many times, but that was as far as it ever got. Until the fall of 1986, when an ambitious and enthusiastic bunch of new members began planning the new building. Ignoring the cajoling and taunts of ‘dream on’ by skep­ tics and older members, the revitalized group forged ahead. “We saw financing and School Board approval as the first two hurdles to be cleared,” Rockwell said. Although in excess of $7,500 has been invested in the building, behind the strong leadership of Scott Reid, who spearheaded numerous fund raising efforts, the chapter raised $3,000 in 1986-87. With this initial funding, the chapter took its proposal to the School Board. The plan to build a 30’ x 40’ x 10’ pole building was unanimously approved by the Board at the April, 1987 meeting of the Board of Education. With chapter president Steve Bowen at the helm, the chapter formed itself into an effective crew and sailed through construction of the entire building in a mere five weeks. As a result of this feat, Rockwell said, “Many people were amazed and most began to recognize the Maple Valley FFA as an action oriented organization.” In the 1987-88 school year, the group tackled the pro­ blems of flooring, pens and electricity. “Many members learned the recipe for concrete as well as how to finish it,” Rockwell said. “Hardwood was purchased and sturdy pens were then built to house the first livestock project,” he added. Maple Valley Future Farmers of America members on hand for the Sunday open house were (l-r) David Ackett, Joel Butler, Bob Hill, Jeff Butler, Alicia Krebs, Keven Rockwell, Jason Byington, advisor Gordon Swinson and Rick McKee. A total of over 20 yards of 24, 1988. cement was mixed, poured The new FFA sign in the and finished to complete the front of the building was building on Saturday, Sep. 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For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 765-3742. Equal Housing Opportunity said. “That activity was so suc­ cessful that we are repeating it this year. We are also finishing out four lambs for this years show,” he added. This year’s West Michigan Livestock Show will be held in Lake Odessa in December. “Electricity turned out to be a bigger problem than we thought,” Rockwell went on to say. “The cost ofgetting the line hooked up to the building was a huge stumbling block because the chapter treasury was at a low level.” “We also needed Mr. and Mrs. Loren Lehman permis­ sion to have the poles placed on their property, and the graciously gave it,” Rockwell said. “Then the Student Council voted to donate half of the $830 we need to get electricity to the building. This was a very important contribution because it enabled the FFA to finish the overall building pro­ ject,” he added. 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The chapter is understadably proud of their efforts and their new building. “But,” Rockwell said, “This wonderful dream could not have come true without the generous support of many Maple Valley residents. The public support of our many fund raising ventures was most instrumental in the finan­ cing of the building project. Many merchants gave us dis­ counts to make things affor­ dable. The Board of Educa­ tion took a chance on us, too,” “And the FFA and our ad­ visor greatly appreciate everyone’s support throughout this project. Its completion is everyone’s suc­ cess,” he said. ATTENTION Maple Valley High School Students Friday Night is Your Night at ... LAKEVIEW LANES 80* agame 10 p.m. til 12 Midnight October 28 and November 4 LAKEVIEW BOWLING LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa - 374-4881 - Lions lose tough 42-39 decision to Pennfield Maple Valley lost a tough game with 13 points each. contest Monday night to Penn- Karris True and Nicole Kipp field 42-39. The Lions each tossed in 10 points, desperately needed to win this Lesley Dipert and Kristen contest to stay in the SMAA Kraai each had 4, Tammy league championship race, but Ashley added 2 and Holly all hopes of a championship Spitzer tossed in 1. Karris True pulled down 11 have faded. The Lions fell behind early rebounds and Tammy Ashley in the game as Pennfield took had 7 to help the Lions control a 13 to 7 first quarter lead. the boards. The Lions outscored the Pan­ The varsity will travel to thers in the middle two Olivet Monday night and to quarters to tie the game at 29 Springfield Wednesday. The to end the third quarter of game on Wednesday night play. The Lions held a 5 point will begin at 6 p.m. as Spr­ lead with a little over two min- ingfield does not have a tues to play and could not hold jayvee team. onto the lead. Coach Jerry Reese said, “It was an excellent high school Business Services game with the lead changing TWO MAN SPECIALTY hands many times. 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In Loving Memory of MIKE DENNIS On His Birthday October 22 Missing Him Mikey is what we all called him, the little guy was full-of-it to the brim. Through bumps and bruises he never gave up. So determined, he was, for such a young pup. All the lessons to be learned day by day and some he even learned the hard way! They all were helping in his years ofgrowing into the fine young man that we were knowing. He said “From now on, will you call me Mike, Mikey sounds too young for what I like.' On June 12, 1987 you were taken from us! The shock, the grief, the terrible loss! we surely did not want you to go! We know you’re in heaven so you can wait, and we’ll be with you again at the golden gate. WE LOVE YOU MIKE! Written by Aunt Pam Stine With Mom, Dad, Brian, Michelle, Grandpa & Grandma Barlond, Grandpa & Grandma Dennis, Your other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends in Mind, and Heart! Coss M Mtlhf & bp# Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Not valid with any other offer. One advertised special ’$ Per family. $1 each additional subject. Portrait sizes approximate TROWBRIDGE'S Tuesday, Nov.1 through Saturday, Nov. 5 Auto Parts Et Service Center Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 130 S. Main, Vermontville 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte, Ml Phone 726-0569 PCA. Inc 1988 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 25, 1988 — Page 13 Special Minutes The 2. 8:30 p.m. and the Motion made by Stewart, supported by Hawk­ ins to employ Michigan Association of School Boards to review Maple Valley Schools policy book at level #3. Policy Customization, cost $6,500. After further discussion and Mr. Wolff's Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was as listed above. Minutes: Motion made by Brumm, supported by 1988. Ayes: Stewart, carried. 4. at Administration Building — 7:00 p.m., Oct. 17, 1988 5. Stewart to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting held October 10, 3. recessed meeting resumed at 9:00 p.m. Present: Wm. Flower, R. Ewing, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, Sr., C. Wolff, J. Bru mm. Absent: S. Knoll, Student Rep. 1. Board BOARD OF EDUCATION Brumm, Flower, Viele. Nays: Pino, Motion Hawkins, Ewing. and Train to be a photographer - female and male, no experience necessary. Salary paid while training. After training earn up to $9.00 per hour. Must be able to work 40 hours per week including Saturday. If you are looking for a job with advancement potential call, collect if necessary, 616-381-1833, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. recommendation to proceed with level #3, a vote was taken: Ayes: All. Motion carried. Board Meeting Attendance - Administrators: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Stewart to list the attendance of the five administrators and Supervisor Aldrich in the minutes at all board meetings. EOE M/F After discussion, an amendmennt to the above motion was made by Stewart, supported by Hawkins to include the five administrators and Supervisor Aldrich in the roll call vote taken at the beginning of each meeting. Communications: Mr. Wolff advised the Board that Mr. Steve Hayden, Superintendent of Eaton Intermediate School District is planning to resign effective June 30, 1989. Board Policy: Trustee Dave Hawkins introduced Mr. Richard Funk of the Michigan Association of School Boards. Mr. Funk passed out a summary of the different policy services that MASB offers. He explained each level of service and answered questions pertaining to updating Maple Valley Schools Board policies. PHOTO TRAINEES 6. PARTS & SERVICE Vote on the amendment: Ayes: All. Amend­ ment carried. Vote on the original motion: Ayes: All. Motion carried. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, sup­ ported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:23 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. ^Richarels -- ......... • SALES SERVICCE R EVSIC E L ^ CE We service all brands tflppliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran WE CARRY... Maple Valley JV gridders defeat Bellevue 42-12 The Maple Valley J.V. football team defeated Bellevue Thursday night 42-12. The Lions got on the board first with Ron Merrill going in from 12 yards out at the 10 minute mark of the first quarter and the extra point failing to make the score 6-0. At the 7:26 mark of the se­ cond quarter Dan Franks hit Eighth grade b-ballers finish third in tourney The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team played in the Hastings Junior High Tournaments last week and finished in third place. In the first game, the Lions were defeated by a tough Hastings team, 30 to 36. The Lions were led in scoring by Renee Rosin with 9 points, followed by Kelly Eastman with 7 points. Renee Rosin led the rebounders with 9. In Thursdays consolution game, the Lions took a 36 to 11 victory over Allegan. The leading against Allegan was Jennifer Phenix with 8 points. Also scoring was Kelly Eastman and Becky Corkwell with 6 points. Kelly Eastman led the re­ bounders with 11 points. The victory over Allegan brought the Lion season record to 5 wins and 5 losses? Seventh grade eagers lose to Hastings 19-14 Maple Valley seventh grade girls basketball hoopers lost the first game of the Hastings tournament, to Hastings by a score of 19-14. Stacee Hawkins scored 6, Lisa Wood 4, and Stephanie Bouwens 4. In the second round of the tournament, Maple Valley lost to Allegan by a score of 22-13. Stacy Hawblitz scored 1, Stephanie Bouwens 8, Retha Byrd 2, andLisa Met­ zger 2. It was a pleasure play­ ing in the tournament. CAUTION Darrell Stine with a 12 yard scoring toss and the 2 point extra point was good to up the score to 14-0. With no time Showing on the clock in the first halfJason Hoefler went in from two yards out and the extra point pass from Dan Franks to Dar­ rell Stine was good to make the halftime score 22-0. The Broncos got on the board with 4:38 left in the third quarter and the extra point failed to make the score 22-6. The Lions came right back with 1:20 left in the third quarter when Jason Byington scored on a one yard run and the extra point pass from Dan The Eaton Association of Extension Homemaker’s November Lesson Day, on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., will focus on interior decorating. Two speakers have been in­ vited. Cathy Cowles, an in­ terior decorator from Horner House Interiors of Eaton Rapids, will speak on ‘‘Choosing Window Treatments And Draperies.” Juli Bennett of Christensen’s of Charlotte will provide in­ formation on “Color And Your Home Environment.” The public is invited to at­ tend this morning program. Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice programs are open to all withoujt regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. The program will be held at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Advance reserva­ tions are required. Free babysitting is available. Contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat and indicate if you plan to use the babysitting service. There is a $1 charge at the door. CAUTION — October 30th — Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipetienced, Reliable 4 Reasonable HOT WATER HEATERS Tub/Shower Combo White No. 2603-2P Unit with Grab Bar COLORS $O/"I4TfF25 $25495 40 GAL. 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The Lions close out the season Oct. 27 at Portland. Game time is 7 p.m. Fiberglass 2-piece LITTLE MIKIE CAUTION Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral FALL SAVINGS SPREE! Home decorating program offered HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY Love ... Mom, Dad, Dan & Bess Ann 543-3559 CKOVa PIPE SCHEDULE 40 PVC 10’ LENGTHS 11/2” • 2” • 3” • 4 HOMETOWN Schedule 30 YOUR FULL SERVICE 3” size only LUMBER YARD DELIYERIMG-PLANNIHG-ESTUMTING-SAVIMG Prices Good thru 10-29 Call and Compare...852-O882 I In Nashville - 1 block East on the tracks (KOK CREDIT’ UMNCINC AVAjmit �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. October 25, 1988 Page 14 General Purpose Financial Statenw i TO: THE CITIZENS OF THE I | MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ( From: Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff \ t ( \ ? ( The financial information is taken from the school annual financial report and audit report prepared by the school auditors and filed with the State Department of Education. This financial infor­ mation is for the period ending June 30, 1988 1988. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICE COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 ASSETS Cash Accounts Receivable Federal Aid Receivable Inventory TOTAL ASSETS 1987 1988 37,669 -0­ 9,754 2,500 32,872 78 12,056 2,650 49,923 47,656 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities Due to General Fund Fund Balance ■....... -0 49,923 16 47,640 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 49,923 47,656 / ; MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 & 1988 1987 ASSETS Cash........................... $ Taxes Receivable.................... Due from Trust & Agency Fund Due From Debt Retirement Fund............................................ Due From School Service Fund Accounts Receivable - I.S.D. - State ..................... - Athletic Booster - Other Local ......... Inventories................... Prepaid Insurance .... Bus Cost - Net............ Deposit on Buses.... 219,210$ 272,753 1,530 632 -0­ 23,228 7,071 7,004 1,748 7,000 8,675 206,820 82,368 1988 733,371 1,934 -0- 1,132 16 13,000 16,742 8,500 10,000 7,500 17,167 213,928 76,010 $=838,039$! ,099,300 TOTAL ASSETS....... LIABILITIES AND FUNDBALANCE Accounts Payable.................... $ $ 3,861 $ Fund Balance Reserved for Buses....... 289,188 Undesignated................... 544,990 Total Fund Balance....... 834,178 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE ....... 7,122 289,938 802,240 1,092,178 t 1 REVENUES: Local Sources............... State Sources............... Federal Sources ........ Intermediate Sources Other Transactions... j 1 ) ? 1[ • 1987 4,568,0314,890,580 EXPENDITURES: Instruction: Elementary......................... Secondary (Jr. & Sr. High) Special Education........... Vocational Education . .. Band Department........... Compensatory Education Employee Benefits......... Total Instruction............. ) Support Services: Guidance............................ Speech Therapy................ Libraries.............................. Audio-Visual .................... Board of Education........ Administration.................. Office of the Principals . Operation & Maintenance of Plant...................... Pupil Transportation...... Central Services............. Playground Supervision . Employee Benefits......... Total Supporting Services ( 1 j t j ? ( /( Total Current Operating Expenses.................... 1,048,681 975,086 185,481 49,648 2,139 66,213 373,483 1,121,237 1,008,298 198,601 56,383 2,342 64,528 423,329 2,700,7312,874,718 79,532 56,631 51,705 2,639 31,430 123,879 206,865 88,494 60,138 56,812 2,223 40,397 132,700 218,640 495,428 365,403 47,109 3,749 135,285 1,599,655 509,280 377,193 42,284 1,216 155,544 1,684,921 Capital Outlay Instruction ......................... Supporting Services ...... 32,393 6,943 41,784 31,157 f Total Capital Outlay...... 39,336 72,941 / i • Total Expenditures Forward .................... Total Revenues Forwarded.............. Total Expenditures Forwarded............... ( f / 5 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . . FUND BALANCE, July 1........ FUND BALANCE, June 30 . . . *** **~ ir~iL 27,765 14,467 2,526 13,276 1,782 41,101 42,823 7,065 18,229 1,564 8,506 14,613 1,911 16,000 263 19,030 665 Total Expenditures 43,121 44,725 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . . (2,020) (1,902) FUND BALANCE - July 1, 1987 4,328 2,308 FUND BALANCE June 30, 1988......................... 2,308 406 Total Revenues ................ EXPENDITURES Officiating Fees.................... Equipment & Supplies ...... Dues, Fees & Meetings . . . Payment to Athletic Boosters......................... Cost of Fundraising 93,654 9,281 7,595 1,901 77,166 6,860 8,149 -0­ 72,249 172,792 189,597 82,262 58,845 97,826 67,111 8,162 5,720 2,942 9,007 5,240 3,356 2,907 192 210 928 3,628 359 298 5,055 162,168 191,880 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash.................................... Accounts Receivable.. Taxes Receivable........ Interest Receivable on Investments.......... Investments.................... TOTAL ASSETS.......... EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . . 10,624 (2,283) FUND BALANCE - July 1, 1987 39,299 49,923 FUND BALANCE June 30, 1988......................... 49,923 47,640 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Tax Anticipation Notes and Loans Payable........ Account Payable - Due to General Fund ......... Due to Other Funds........... Other Liabilities .................. .... TOTAL LIABILITIES........... TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE ....... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOOKSTORE COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 ASSETS Cash Inventory 1987 2,300 779 3,079 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities - None -0­ Fund Balance 3,079 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE COMPARATIVE EXPENDITURES & FOR THE JUNE REVENUES Sales Other 3,079 1988 ' 1,518 1,746 3,264 -0­ 3,264 3,264 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEARS ENDED 30, 1987 and 1988 940 342 759 219 1,282 978 EXPENDITURES Cost of Sales 793 793 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . . 489 185 FUND BALANCE - July 1, 1987 2,590 3,079 Total Revenue FUND BALANCE June 30, 1988 3,079 3,264 TOTAL ASSETS 4,890,580 4,339,7224,632,580 228,309 605,869 258,000 834,178 834,178 1,092,178 1987 1988 2,308 8,906 2,308 8,906 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities Accounts Payable -0 Fund Balance TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1988 7,915 97 12,609 21,938 8,500 2,308 406 2,308 8,906 92 10,800 185 40,229 31,421 62,444 632 1,132 632 1,132 30,789 61,312 31,421 62,444 1987 1988 -0­ 6,237 OTAL ASSETS - LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities - None -0­ Fund Balance 6,237 -0­ - TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1963 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 ASSETS Cash OTAL ASSETS . 1987 -0­ - LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities - None -0­ Fund Balance 289 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1988 289 289 -0­ -0-0- MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS TRUST AND AGENCY FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 03, 1987 and 1988 ASSETS Cash .................... Investments Accrued Interest Receivable .. TOTAL ASSETS 1987 1988 25,268 15,000 738 12,978 30,000 1,682 41,006 44,660 LIABILITIES AND FUND P %NCE Liabilities Due to General Fund ...... 1,530 Fund Balance 39,476 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 41,006 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 Cash 1987 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS 1952 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 ASSETS ASSETS 4,339,7224,632,580 .................. Cash 4,300,3864,559,639 4,568,031 24,108 FUND BALANCE TOTAL ASSETS { / } : ( 85,543 REVENUES Admissions & Fees............. Donations & Fundraising Activities.......................... Sales of Supplies.................. 1988 $1,811,919$1,808,260 2,473,0172,777,659 94,815 90,382 204,279 161,892 26,388 10,000 Total Revenues ..... » Total Revenues ......... EXPENDITURES Food & Milk............................ Labor.......................................... Operating Supplies & Expenses.............................. Employees' Insurance ...... Employees' Retirement ... Worker's Compensation Insurance ............................ Dues & Meetings.................. Sales Tax................................ Capital Outlay....................... Total Expenditures......... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS GENERAL FUND / COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES i EXPENDITURES & CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE • FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 AND 1988 • Student Lunches ........... Adult & Senior Citizen Lunches & Special Events Milk........................................ Interest..................................... Federal Aid....................... $_838,039$! ,099,300 I •• MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICE COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES & CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 1987 1988 REVENUES COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES & CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 -0­ 44,660 44,660 COMPARATIVE EXPENDITURES & FOR THE JUNE REVENUES EXPENDITURES STATEMENT OF REVENUES, CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FISCAL YEARS ENDED 30, 1987 and 1988 145 321 156,983 136^679 151,799 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . 8 642 5,184 FUND BALANCE - July 1 30,834 39,476 FUND BALANCE - June 30 ...... 39,476 44,660 |e �...it.ej^aple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. October 25, 1988 — Page 15 Whts June 30, 1988 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT JUNE 30, 1987 and 1988 s ASSETS Amounts Available for Retirement of Debt............... Amounts to be Provided for Retirement of Bonds............. TOTAL ASSETS................. Eaton Historical Commission fplans Christmas bazaar DEBT - 1.35 MILLS 339,211 268,688 Assyria.......................... Baltimore....................... Carmel........................... Castleton........................ Chester.......................... Kalamo.......................... Maple Grove .................. Sunfield.......................... Vermontville .................. 370,000 330,000 Industrial Facilities Tax ...... 1987 1988 30,789 61,312 685,033 211,564 121,250 15,791,755 4,795,700 7,707,800 10,083,893 4,308,550 16,112,202 924.79 285.61 163.69 21,318.87 6,474.20 10,405.53 13,613.26 5,816.52 21,751.47 104.29 Total Roll . LIABILITIES Term Bonds Payable....... TOTAL LIABILITIES... 370,000 330,000 370,00 330,000 Copies of the annual report and [school chool audit are available at the school admin­ istration building if anyone wishes to see one. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS SCHEDULE OF 1987 TAX ROLLS BY TOWNSHIP JUNE 30, 1988 5 OPERATING - 29.01 MILLS Township ISil Assyria........... Baltimore....... Carmel.............. Castleton......... Chester........... Hastings......... Kalamo........... Maple Grove. Sunfield........... Vermontville . Trailer Tax..... IHl n,l| lk„ IK Alli ® in 19,872.80 6,137.47 3,517.45 459,407.83 131,766.32 1,317.03 225,773.16 298,295.12 121,005.07 467,415.06 3,792.00 HK WG ■Jfji ! Iffl II J® J x■ I I MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS SCHEDULE OF DELINQUENT TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 1988 Write Off off Delinquent 1987 Collections Uncollectible Delinquent 6-30-87 Tax Roll 1987-1988 Taxes 6-30-88 GENERAL FUND 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 33.54 00.00 1,272.99 00.00 271,446.11 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 1,738,299.31 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 271,446.11 1,737,637.80 33.54 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 1,272.99 00.00 00.00 661.51 total 272,752.64 1,738,299.31 2,009,083.91 33.54 1,934.50 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 TOTAL i I 1,738,299.31 Year of Levy |-p ♦ Tax Roll Total Roll * N... r£«i..■ S.E.V. 685,033 211,564 121,250 15,836,211 4,542,100 45,400 7,782,600 10,282,493 4,171,150 16,112,202 80,858.23 The Eaton County the courthouse seting will pro­ i Historical sorca Commission ommsson iss vide a welcome alternative to planning a two-day Christmas disrupting your entire home pannn Bazaarr to be held Saturday for the weekend,” a commisand Sunday, Nov. 26 and 27 sion spokeswoman said. A limited number of spaces / at the 1885 Eaton County are available. The fee to set up Courthouse in Charlotte. This event will coincide is $20, which covers both with several other large days. Tables will be available bazaars to be held the same for artists who do not have i weekend, and the members of their own, and chairs will be the historical commission provided. No commercial / believe it is an ideal time to vendors will be accepted. Those interested in becomhold a bazaar in the cour­ thouse because large numbers ing a part of this event may I of people will be in town, contact Leila Klaiss at 416 W. prepared to shop for Lawrence, Charlotte, 48813, or call 517-543-5824 for more Christmas items. In addition, Santa Claus ar­ information. Reservations must be made rives in Charlotte in the an/ nual Christmas parade on that by Saturday, Nov. 5. Saturday. Business Services Following the parade, and / on Sunday, Santa will be in LEE’S TV SERVICE iin the courthouse to talk with Vermontville. Why not call a children. The courthouse is fully qualified T.V. technician. i located in the heart of All work guaranteed. Very downtown ownown Charlotte ar oe and an plenpen- reasonable resoble rates. Phone ty of free parking is available. 517-726-0100. The commission will pro-NEEDED BOOKKEEPING vide generous amounts of ACCOUNTS for a new bookkj space in a setting, as well as eeping and tax service. Reasonadvertising, a food concession able rates and quality work. and Christmas music. Maybe you’rejust starting a new / “Ifyou are one ofthe artists business or maybe you don’t who has, in the past, held a have time to do your own books, bazaar in your home, perhaps why not give me a try? Call Sue at 543-3411. / 1 I { / — General Election — ; \: To Qualified Electors: ! |J i 00.00 61.10 / 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 80,858.23 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 12,546.48 80,827.45 1.61 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 00.00 30.78 12,609.19 80,858.23 93,373.93 1.61 91.88 00.00 00.00 \ ?: • s SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND VALUATION EM C.. The following information is in relationship to the 1987-88 school year. Each spring the Board of Education receives an up-to-date appraisal report from E.C. Deyo & Associates covering all school buildings and equipment. JPGI03IERM) School Buildings «■ IL "* No. of Classrooms Replacement Insurance Value Portable Equipment and Materials Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School (including relocatable classrooms) 35 4,981,539 1,162,885 Maplewood Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) 18 1,663,152 395,538 Fuller Street Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) 15 1,451,577 367,034 7 1,130,576 153,102 73,617 82,434 Kellogg Elementary The total replacement insurance value of all school buildings and equipment, athletic field equipment, books, materials, school bus garage, storage buildings, and land was set at $12,043,284. The school audit shows the value of land at $99,488. it S?« ?« ”■ t *! Ji J?? STUDENT ENROLLMENT The full-time student enrollment during the 1987-88 school year was 1,680 students in grades K-12 compared with 1,665 students during the 1986-87 school year. The enrollment during the 1963-64 school year was 1,512 students. There was one non-resident student enrolled during the 1987-88 school year. Bachelor’s Degree oiOl Minimum Maximum $15,625 $27,576 Bachelor’s Plus 20 semester hrs. $16,225 $28,634 Master’s Degree $16,800 $29,649 Master’s Plus 20 20 semester semester hrs. hrs. $17,375 $30,663 $17,950 $31,681 »! And also to vote on the following Non-Partisan Officers: NON-PARTISAN Two Judges of the Supreme Court Judges of the Court of Appeals. i And also to vote on the following State Proposals: / j i i [ There were thirty-seven separate accounts held in the trust and agency fund at the close of the school year amounting to $44,660.36. General receipts during the school year amounted to $156,982.91 compared with i The school district ended the school year June 30, 1986 with a cash balance of $733,371 compared with $219,210 as of June 30, 1987. Accounts receivable amounted to $8,500 as of June 30, 1988 compared with accounts receivable in the amount of $8,752 as of June 30, 1987. During the school year the amount of taxes receivable was $1,934 as of June 30, 1988 compared with $272,753 as of June 30, 1987. FIRE STATION For the purpose of electing the following officers, NATIONAL President and Vice-President of the United States CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress. LEGISLATIVE State Representative STATE 2 members of State Board of Education, 2 members of Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, 2 members of Michigan State University Board of Trustees, 2 members of Wayne State University Board of Governors. COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Coun­ ty Commissioner, and if elected in the County, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner and Mine Inspector. TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, 2 Trustees and Library Board. And also in counties electing judges of: trators. expenditures of $151,798.98. At the Place of holding the Election in said Township as indicated below VIZ: I Specialist Degree Total teachers salaries amounted to $2,412,290, this past school year. The number of full time equated classroom teachers was 86 during the 1987-88 school year. The ratio of pupils to certified employees holding valid Michigan teacher certificates was 18.3 to 1 during the 1987-88 school year. Certified employees includes school adminis­ 0 i / / 1987-88 Teacher Salary Schedule «* I I Administration Building, Notice is hereby given, that a General Election will be held in the Township of Vermontville. County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township. TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1988 00.00 1.61 00.00 61.10 00.00 12,546.48 00.00 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP I ♦ J Circuit Court, Probate Court, and District Court. PROPOSAL A RESTRICT USE OF TAX FUNDS FOR ABORTIONS FOR PERSONS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. PROPOSAL B PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS IN THE CONSTITUTION PROPOSAL C PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS PROPOSAL D PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE BONDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL RECREATION PROJECTS Also any addition amendments or propositions that may be submitted: Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, Emergency Telephone Service (911 Services), Millage Questions. 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. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk �Enjoy FREE CIDER & Donuts All week — while You Shop — Compliments of.. CONGRATULATIONS ILLA HARRIS for winning our eIEDWft SHOPPING SPREE! SAV—WAY BACON I lb USDA Choice SIRLOIN TIP C’ !fl Q”Q steaks Fresh Ground Tyson Frozen HAMBURG PICK Of the CHICKS *1.08 lb 99' Fresh Cut LEG QUARTERS Come'N Get it Bonus Bag tA!!Q”Q* 9 Friskies 3.5-lb. bag 25« £A269 DOG FOOD ze-ibs lb CAT FOOD o« Aunt Millie's Buttermilk or cracked Wheat 24-oz. 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Fdouble COUPONS I | EVERY WEDNESDAY | I DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER I | limited to Mfgs. coupon of SO' or less in value and ! i| fa limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per t mmiley family LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. • I — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-11-01.pdf 0cc9b46e9f9d66ae2efea1d370ad1306 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Publ ic Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, HI. 49058 d Hastings ished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 195XhL Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 * P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The'Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 13 — Tuesday. November 1, 1988 Auto crash on M-79 claims life of Caledonia girl, 17 by Mark LaRose Shawn Michelle Eveland, 17, of Caledonia, died in But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Wednesday night as a result of injuries she suffered Tuesday in an automobile ac­ cident on M-79. Shawn is survived by her parents, Mike and Kate Eveland, of Belleville. She was living with an aunt while attending school in Caledonia. Hospital officials said she died of multiple trauma and severe head and internal in­ juries, sustained in a two-car collision Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said Eveland, 17, and her passenger Rebec­ ca Rose Cotter, 14, also of Caledonia were headed west on M-79 near Barry ville Road when Eveland, driving a small Ford compact, pulled over on the shoulder of the road before making a U-turn. As she pulled the little orange car back into the west­ bound lane prior to com­ pleting her turn, it was struck broadside by a full-sized 1979 Oldsmobile driven by Janice Mason of Nashville. Eveland and Cotter were both thrown from the car as it careened into the ditch. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that neither of the girls were wearing seat belts. The girls were rushed to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Eveland was promptly airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was admitted to the intensive care unit. She was listed in critical condition, suffering from severe head and internal injuries, and re­ mained in the intensive care unit until she died Wednesday from massive injuries. Cotter spent several days recovering at Pennock’ from head, chest and arm trauma. A hospital official reported last week that Cotter’s condi­ tion was satisfactory. Cotter has since been released from Pennock Hospital. Mason sustained minor in­ juries and sought medical treatment on her own. The three passengers in Mason’s vehicle, Lucas Hansen, 16, Roy Howard, 15, and Stacey Picklemar, 25, all of Nashville, were not injured. Although no citations have been issued, and drinking does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the acci­ dent, the Barry County Sheriff1 s Department said that blood samples had been taken. The results from the lab tests have not come back as of yet. A 17-year-old Caledonia girl died of injuries she received after her vehicle was struck broadside by another car on M-79 last week. Nashville Council approves survey from cable company by Mark LaRose The Nashville Village Council recieved a letter from the Centel Cable Company stating the company intends to mail a survey to all of its subscribers in the Nashville area. After a great deal of debate, the council decided to allow for the survey. The questionnaire will ask about reception, sevice, bill­ ing and overall satisfaction. Council member Carl Tobias said he was dissatisfied with Centers proposed method of dealing with the cable franchise issue in Nashville because he said the survey would only go to M.V. Lions make state playoffs by Mark LaRose With their 14-13 victory over the Portland Red Raiders Friday night, the Maple Valley Lions earned the right to compete in the MHSAA state football Class C playoffs. In the first round of playoffs, the Lions will play the Jonesville Comets in Jonesville on Friday night. At the same time, two other teams who qualified in the same region, Dewitt and Hart­ ford,. will play at DeWitt. The winners of these two games will play for the regional championship at Hillsdale College on Nov. 11. There will be a pep rally to celebrate the playoffberth and to prepare for the Jonesville game. The rally will be held behind the high school on Thursday night at 7:30. The public is welcome to attend. There will be a bonfire and free refreshments, apple cider, donuts and hot chocolate. The Maple Valley High School Marching Band and the cheerleading squad are scheduled to perform. Head coach Guenther Mittlestaedt and the team captains are expected to offer words of encouragement and inspira­ tion to the crowd, Athletic Director Ed Sampson said. Centel subscribers. “I think we should send the survey out to everyone,” he said. “Just what are we hoping to accomplish here?” Village President John Hughes asked. “I think we should try to find out how many people had cable and why some quit get­ ting the service. Were they dissatisfied with the prices, reception or service?” Ron Bracy, a member of the com­ bined cable and planning com­ mittee, said. “This really became an issue when Centel announced its rate hike for premium channels,” council member Ted Spoelstra said. “Centers repair service really hasn’t been good, but we don’t have documentation of the problems,” Tobias pointed out. “If we send out a question­ naire to all potential subscribers, we could get that documented, and we could also compile the information and present it to Centel as a bargaining chip,” Bracy said. “If Centel’s survey will generate change and solve the problems, maybe we should just let them handle it,” Spoelstra said. “But they’re only in the Continued on page 2 Vermontville Township races highlight local election ballot . While most local election contests Nov. 8 feature can­ didates running for offices unopposed, Vermontville Township in Eaton County will have two races to liven things up a bit. The two contests are for treasurer and for two trustee posts. Seeking the treasurer’s job are Ricky L. Hill, a Democrat, and Rachel E. Wyler, a Republican. Neither are incumbents. In a three-for-two race for the trustees’ seats, Republican incumbent Robert Siple will be joined on the ballot by Republican Dion Rasey and Democrat Francis Lordson. Supervisor Edeard Sampson and Clerk Janice Baker, both Republicans, are running for their posts again without any opposition. Otherwise, Maple Valley­ area voters won’t see much in Continued on page 2 Vermontville World War II honor roll makes public comeback William J. Stanton, Phyllis Kilpatrick, Flossie Corey and Lawrence Frith display the restored World War II Honor Roll. Stanton is a past post commander who serv­ ed with the marines in WWII. Kilpatrick is the widow of Russell Kilpatrick who served in New Guinea during the war. Corey is the current VFW Post adjutant and served in the Women's Army Corp. Frith is a past adjutant who served in the coast guard. The Vermontville-area World War II Honor Roll has made a public comeback with its recernt reappearance at the local American Legion Hall. The honor roll, originally erected and attached to the front of the Vermontville Opera Hall in 1944, Was removed after the opera hall was designated a State Historical Building. Fortunately, Charles Viele thought to store the large pla­ que in his machine shop, even though it was in an advanced state of deterioration when it was taken from the old hall. In 1981, the family of Russell K. Kilpatrick asked the American Legion ChildsDemeray Post No. 222 to find and restore the historical record of area World War II veterans. The family also donated money to be used for the restoration project. In 1985 the American Legion relocated the WWII plaque and began work on its restoration. New name plates were engraved by the D-K Plastic Engraving Company of Lansing. Hale Hokanson donated his labor by constructing a fine oak case for the honor roll. The American Legion con­ tributed the additional funds for the project. The Vermontville-area WWII Honor Roll is now mounted on the east wall in­ side the Legion Hall, which is in the GAR Memorial Building at 194 South Main St. Parties interested in seeing the restored honor roll may contact any Vermontville American Legion member. The American Legion Childs-Demeray Post also plans to put up honor rolls commemorating Vermontville-area veterans who served in Korea or Vietnam. The Vermontville Post members would like to hear from or about Korean Warera veterans who served at least one day of their time in­ service between June 25, 1950 and Jan. 31, 1955. They would also like to hear from or about Vietnam eraveterans who served between Dec. 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 2 Vermontville Twp.races highlight local election ballot Continued from front page political contests in the general election. There will be no races for county-wide elected positions in Eaton County, where Sheriff Arthur Kelsey, Pro­ secuting Attorney G. Michael Hocking, Clerk-Register of Deeds Linda M. Twitchell, Treasurer Alvin Starr and Drain Commissioner Dale Benjamin all are running without opposition. All are in­ cumbent Republicans. The same is true in the one district that represents the Maple Valley area in Eaton County. In District No. 1, Republican Edgar Fleetham, also an incumbent, is unopposed. STEAK FRY Sat., Nov. 26 • 6-8 p.m. VFW Post 8260, Nashville, Michigan $8.00 Per Person Reservations only for dinner... Call 945-3747 before November 15th DANCE Following by MONTANA In Barry County; there are a few more races, at least at the county-wide level. Nashville resident Robert Dwyer is the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Sandy Schondelmayer for register of deeds and in the race for clerk, Democrat Shirley Drake is taking on Republican Nancy Boersma, a Republican, who has been deputy clerk under retiring Clerk Norval Thaler. But the remaining county elected offices feature Republican candidates runn­ ing unopposed, including Sheriff David Wood, Treasurer Juanita Yarger, Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer, Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley and Surveyor James L. King. How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask ’ no problem” Auto­ Owners agent about homeowr rts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. However, voters will be able to chose a circuit judge for Barry and Eaton Counties, to succeed the retiring Hudson Deming. Thomas Eveland and Joseph Fink will vie for that office on the non-partisan por­ tion of the ballot. In two county commission races that affect area residents, once again there will be no contests. In District No. 4, which in­ cludes Castleton Township and a small section of the Village of Nashville, incum­ bent Republican Orvin H. Moore is all alone on the ballot. In District No. 5, which include^ Maple Grove Township, Republican incum­ bent Theodore R. McKelvey, chairman of the county board, is running unopposed. The most interesting part of the ballot from this area’s townships located within Barry County boundaries is the two proposals from Castleton Township. Castleton voters will be ask­ ed to approve a half-mill renewal for four years for fire equipment and another half­ mill renewal for four years for ambulance equipment. Meanwhile, four Castleton officials, three of them in­ cumbents, will seek election without opposition. They are Supervisor Justin Cooley, Clerk Junia Jarvie, Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustee Bill Wilson. Wilson is the on­ ly non-incumbent. One more trustee’s position still needs to be filled. In Maple Grove Township, five Republicans, four of them incumbents, are running without opposition. They are Supervisor Rodney A. Crothers, Clerk Susan K. Butler, Treasurer Joyce Starr­ ing and Trustees Monte M. Allen and Floyd Shilton. All are incumbents except Shilton. Ofcourse, this area’s voters will be able to select their choices for president, U.S. Senator, Congressman, State bent Republican Robert Bender is opposed by Democrat Ray Monte, Liber­ tarian Richard Whitelock and Tisch Party nominee Donald Miller. In the 56th Districtrace in the Michigan House, incum­ bent Republican Frank Fit­ zgerald is facing a challenge from Democrat Deborah McMillan. Representative and a host of board of education seats for the state. In the 3rd Congressional District race, incumbent Democrat Howard Wolpe is seeking his sixth term. He is being challenged by Battle Creek businessman Cal Allgaier, a Republican. In the 88th District State Representative runoff, incum- Nashville Council approves survey from cable company Continued from front page process of finding out the pro­ blems of current subscribers. What about everyone else in­ terested in cable TV or who have quit Centel?” Tobias asked. “If Centel can’t come up with the wanted changes and improvements, it is the prerogative of the village to seek a new franchise,” he added. “Well then it seems we should survey the whole town,” Hughes said. The council plans to request the results of Centers survey and to invite a company representative to the next committee meeting on the first Teusday in November. In gathering the required in­ formation, the council agreed that the questionnaire developed by the cable and planning committee was adequate. A motion to use the ques­ tionnaire to survey the residents of Nashville on the Centel cable franchise and service passed. In other council business: -The council supported a motion to attach the village’s name to a Michigan Municipal League endorse­ ment of two state bond issues, Proposals C and D, which will appear bn the November ballot. Proposal C authorizes the state to issue $660 million in bonds to finance the cleanup of sites contaminated with toxic wastes and to provide funds for solid waste manage­ ment and wastewater treat­ ment projects. Proposal D authorizes the state to issue $140 million in bonds for public recreation facilities, halfofwhich will be allocated to local governments. -Council member Ray Hin­ ckley reported that he has ordered 55 tons of chemically treated sand to be used on village streets this winter. The sand will cost $18 per ton. Salt would have costed $27 per ton. -It was reported that the 35 mph speed limit signs for Reed and Sherman streets have still not arrived. -The regular Nov. 27 village council meeting was cancelled. band starts practice Nov. 3 517-726-0580 Maple Valley Community Band is starting practice 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the Band Room at the high school. 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Diana’s Place The place to gQ for... FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. .10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ....... 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR IjtO J^i«^ fHUli# in fir la MDdo! taftsli fa ta irtCiH lit lipa ttk tub Bra to Wlig h® i MHj 'Wpti MW Art Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. — Owner — Diana Kuempel Hours at your Convenience Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR op ■niiMI Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones M.V. Community zZ Z ktai Professional Styling Trumble Agency z z1 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES 852-9481 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ......11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO aid �ss The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 —- Page 3 Roasted pig parade included in Eaton County Extension Extravaganza The ninth annual Eaton Ex­ tension Homemakers Ex­ travaganza was highlighted by two events, a roasted pig parade and speaker. Maple Valley community events to be publicized *> s> »£S »b£eS* s be !!** W W* •SZci*S. >S•S J?» SZiS SZS M MuSS SS vh Et> ’S; wS f**k>* f,«* wS •kkk>ktg ttg igt Maple Valley pastors, school administrators and Community Education staff members have been meeting monthly since September. The group has been looking for ways to work together to bet­ ter serve people in the Maple Valley community. One of the suggestions was to have Maple Valley Com­ munity Education help publicize community events. This will be done in the Maple Valley News in an ad every two weeks. These events will be community-wide activities sponsored by churches and other organizations, as well as the schools. Those who would like their events publicized may call the Community Education Office at 852-9275. Office hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday. SS i&jj •*■ ftw?!*** tn j*& ”? . tfE? i '‘’^ftpcredfatkj J^hisaj aj «k “•ikau rn 1 itpkf S«. j s1 li»«»rinttt««i di atn Events coming up in the next 30 days will be included in each ad and they will be in­ cluded in flyers posted in Nashville and Vermontville. Laeyo aoiou V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, Commander Wayne Hill; Junior Vice John Rapson and Ladies Auxiliary President Victoria Banks, Senior Vice Agnes Hill and Linda Dunkelberger recently attended a luncheon at Sgt. Yonkers Post 2326, Grand Haven, honoring National Senior Vice Commander Wal­ ly Hogan. Also attending were the mayor of Grand Haven and many dignitaries. Post Adjustant William Nichols attended a dinner honoring National Senior Vice Wally Hogan at Creston Post, Grand Rapids. Representing the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary was Betty Nichols. The V.F.W. donated to the Michigan Department of V.F.W. $74.50 from bingo specials, to be given to cancer research. V.F.W. Auxiliary September bingo proceeds were donated to the Band Boosters. The amount was $192.25. For Sale HONEY comb or extracted, any amount. Call 367-4140,_____ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Thank You SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS I would like to extend a special thank you to all of our band parents, our friends of band, and Band Booster Offic­ ers, who worked in the conces­ sion stand during our home Maple Valley Varsity Football games. A very special thank you to band president Don Rasey and his wife Patty, Nancy Rosin, Sherrie Reynolds, Loretta and Don Pixley, Bill Mason and Vicki Reid for all their extra time and devotion to band. Sincerely Nancy Brown Band Boosters A hungry participants. Later, everyone was able to enjoy a home cooked meal of cream of broccoli soup, lemon salad, roast pork, German potato salad, green bean amandine, homemade rolls and apple cake, prepared and served by the Extension Homemakers. Maria Schultz of St. Joseph was the dinner speaker. Her talk centered on her life ex- periences as a refugee in Europe during World War II. 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November 1, 1988 Page 4 Maple Valley athletic field was a 'labor of love' for community The athletic field behind Fuller Street Elementary is a testimonial to what can be ac­ complished by the people of Nashville in a cooperative venture. Now serving the con­ solidated Maple Valley school district as home to the MVHS Lions, the field was bom of an idea launched some 40 years ago by a few Nashville men and brought to reality by countless local volunteers. When we first reported the history of the field back in November 1983, Gertrude Montgomery, whose brother, the late Horace Powers, was a leading force in the movement for the field, told us: “I doubt there is an athlete in (Maple Valley) school now who knows that the field didn’t just spring up like Topsy.” It was an* idea, said Mrs. Montgomery, bom in the “facile minds of Horace Powers, Ralph Hess and Arlie Reed (then superintendent of Nashville schools) ..(and) was truly a fun and happy project enthusiastically shared by many.” First, the men canvassed the village for donations to pur­ chase the property for the field, then organized a com­ munity work bee of farmers with tractors to level the land no small task before the popular use of bulldozers. Continued Mrs. Mon­ tgomery: “It occurred to Horace that the men should be fed, so he volunteered to buy the meat and have the three wives, Mabie Powers, Rhea Hess and Margaret Reed, plan and cook the meal. With the help of mamy volunteers, the women prepared, served and washed a goodly stack of .dishes. The K.O. Hall was the scene of action.” Later, high school students got a break from classes to pick up stones on the new field. Then grass was sown and cared for by volunteers. And then came the lighting and seating. Issues of The Nashville News from 1948-50 give a good accounting of the ‘.‘blood, sweat and tears” that went into the athletic field project. On May 4, 1948, The News reported that “somewhere near a hundred people” turn­ ed up for a meeting on the proposed field, and after a two-hour discussion, agreed on the “desirability of acquir­ ing a new site for a field, erec­ ting floodlights and making other improvements, pro­ viding ways and means can be found to accomplish it.” Chaired by local businessman Ralph Hess, the meeting was turned over to local attorney Horace Powers, who told of various sites under consideration - the most favorable being a 16-acre tract lying between Fuller and Cosgrove, streets which Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schulze had of­ fered to sell for $3,500. Harold Bahs, president of the board of education, spoke at the May meeting of the school’s financial inability to buy the land. “There simply isn’t money available for such a purpose,” said Bahs, adding that in the interest of taxpayers of the district he would never go along with spending such an amount for an athletic field while the school was in need of additional classroom space. Some had suggested that the Schulze parcel would be suitable also as a building site for a new school adjacent to the athletic field, and they proposed a special five-mill levy to finance the land pur­ chase. But no action was taken at the May meeting. Meanwhile, Nashville teams continued to play ball on the old Riverside field (behind the Main Street stores), which had been donated to the village in the early 1900s by the Charles Putnams. In a June 10, 1948, roving reporter interview, News publisher Donald F. Hinderliter learned that some local people favored raising money for lights and other im­ provements to this old field, even though “There have been some times when the field was too wet for use dur­ ing the high school baseball season and one fall when the football gridiron had to be moved on account of standing water.” Even a committee appointed in February to investigate the feasibility of buying a new athletic site began to waiver. Perhaps it would be best to in­ stall lights on the old field and move them “if and when a better site may be acquired.” This recommendation was presented at a group meeting June 30, but out of that ses­ sion came a determination that the three-acre Riverside field was not adequate for three vital needs: a football gridiron, a softball field and a baseball diamond. A minimum of “something like six acres” would be needed. Just before the meeting ad­ journed, a motion carried without opposition to proceed with the original plan to raise money by popular subscrip­ tion to buy the Schulze pro­ perty and develop a lighted athletic field. With land and improvements the total cost might run to $13,000, organizers agreed. Due to the opinion of a state official that the Fuller Street site was too remote for an elementary school location, the land purchase proposal at one point was whittled down to $2,500 for just the athletic field. But soon it was decided that a new school site should be included in the deal and the board of education agreed to contribute $1,000 to the athletic field committee as soon as the Schulze parcel was The old Riverside athletic field, seen here in a photo of the 1916 Nashville High School football team, lay west of the Main Street business district (visible iin background) and adjacent to the Thornapple River. The three-acre plot was given to the village in the early 1900s by the Charles Putnams for use as an athletic field. By the time a new field was being considered in the late 1940s, many folks were disenchanted with the frequently-flooded Riverside ballpark. Nashville farmers with tractors and other local volunteers turned out in force for a work bee in early December 1948 to begin converting vacant farm land bet­ ween Fuller and Casgrove streets into a modern lighted athletic field. Grading by volunteers shaved thousands off the cost of the project, most of which was financed through individual contributions. After the work bee, the men in this photo and others enjoyed a hearty meal prepared by female volunteers of the community. Forty years ago a state official deemed the Fuller Street site as too remote for an elementary school location, but casting that objection aside, voters of the Nashville district approved a two-year, five-mill levy in 1949 for additional classrooms, which culminated in the building of this school the following year. The lights of the new athletic field can be seen rising in the background of this 1960s photo of the Fuller Street school, now part of the Maple Valley system. bought. . The land was purchased that fall, and boys in the agriculture class taught by Bernard Allen helped with the survey work, while Supt. Reed lined up volunteers and equipment for a grading bee, to be held in early December. “Harold Bahs and Albert Bell, members of the board of education, are heading the project,” reported The News. “The job that had been estimated as worth between two and three thousand dollars worth of professional work is going to be done without the expenditure of a penny.” Some 50 men with threedozen tractors turned out to help. By the spring of 1949, the major concern was lighting for the new field. In April a non-profit Athletic Field Association was formed to issue $25 stock certificates to raise an estimated $5,000 for lights. In early June, Emmitt Hamilton, Ralph Olin, Clayton Decker and other volunteers did final grading on the field and trenched for city water service upon which grass-seeding was contingent. In August 1949, local voters approved a two-year, fivemill tax levy to build addi­ tional classrooms, which within a year took shape as the Fuller Street Elementary School. Field lights costing $6,000 were ordered in September, shortly before school opened with a record enrollment of 675, with most grades “crowded,” reported The News. The lights were install­ ed in October, but due to the late seeding, no home games were scheduled that year on the new turf. The first lighted event on the new field was held June 5, 1950, when a VFW “Bloomer Girls” team challenged a “Gay Nineties” businessmen’s outfit in a hilarious fund-raiser billed as the “Softball Follies”. Players were dressed in Victorian-style gowns. The first bleacher seating at the new field came that same month. Seats holding 1,000 were acquired from Saginaw Arthur Hill High School, and these were augmented in September by the building of permanent bleachers to hold an additional 200. On Sept. 15, 1950, the Nashville High School Tigers played their first game on the newly-lighted field, and made it a smashing success by drub­ bing Woodland, 33-6. “An excellent crowd turned out and it was a cool, clear evening, almost ideal for foot­ ball,” noted The News. Oliver “Babe” Downing made the first NHS touchdown on the new field. Other scorers that night for Nashville were Brad Norton and Kenneth Pufpaff. As Mrs. Montgomery observed: “No longer did fans run up and down the sidelines watching the game and helping the referees; at­ tendance increased with a place to sit but primarily because it was ‘our field,’ created with a real labor of love and loyalty.” COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 'A" pipe 5' length,, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 ■270 N. Pease Rd.,. Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 5 Nov. 1 - 4-H Little Peoples’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 1 - The Second Tri-County Ground water Meeting, Kellogg Biological Station. Registration required; forms available at the Cooperative Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 5 - Feathered Family Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners. Nov. 7 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 14 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 16 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 30 - “Holiday Sweet Hearts”, 1 p.m. United Methodist Church, Green St. Hastings. Registration required. $3 charge. Call the Extension Office for details. 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THE HECKER AGENCY isurance 7' ■ LfeHcmeCarBusiness Youngsters at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville got into the festive pirit last week by p y donning g their favorite costumes,,p parading g through g the school and having a pumpkin carving contest. These students in Tammi King's kindergarten class proudly display their first place clown-o-lantern. Betty Pierce, Thelma Christopher, John Warren, Mary Hecker. Advertise weekly in the Maple Valley News...reach over 3,500 area homes just call 945-9554! Do it Today! The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car Phone (517) 852-9680 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 6 Extension offers tips on marketing timber Michigan, high value hard­ woods such as red and white oak, white ash and hard maple are in high demand and prices are at a premium for top quali­ ty logs. The strong demand is causing some buyers to in­ crease the amount of timber they are buying and to pur­ chase smaller diameter trees. “High value hardwoods should not be harvested before they’ve reached ideal size and maturity,” says Solomon. “For example, on our good productive soils, red oak is usually not considered mature until it reaches 20 inches or more in diameter. If these trees are cut when they are on­ ly 12 or 13 inches in diameter, the landowner loses a lot of future income. Cutting these small diameter trees is similar to cashing in a bank CD long before it matures, sacrificing all the interest.” The best way to get a fair price for your timber is to seek competitive sealed bids Money doesn’t grow on trees— or does it? Depending upon the size and condition of the trees in your woodlot, they could be worth a small fortune. However, selling timber can be a risky business if the landowner is not well inform­ ed about how to plan a timber sale. The MSU Cooperative Extension Service offers the following tips for selling timber that could help avoid expensive mistakes. “It’s very important that landowners know what their woodlots are worth and which trees are most valuaable,” says Dean Solomon, a forester with the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service. “The key to negotiating a good price for your timber is being an in­ formed seller. Smart lan­ downers seek advice and ask questions before the first tree is ever cut from their property.” Right now in southern from a number of buyers. Landowners should obtain at least three bids and avoid dealing with anyone who is reluctant to submit a bid in writing. “All too often, woodlot owners sell to the first buyer who makes an offer, par­ ticularly if offered cash in hand,” observes Solomon. “This can be an easy way to lose money in the transaction, if the landowner is not truly aware of what the timber is worth.” In addition to knowing the value of your timber, Solomon recommends that landowners never sell timber without a written sales con­ tract. “Put down all terms pertaining to the sale in writing and deal only with in­ sured loggers,” advises Solomon. “It’s also a good idea to require the buyer to provide a performance bond for further protection.” When landowners are un- sure ofhow to proceed, a con­ sulting forester may be the answer. Consulting foresters can provide help in every phase of timber production and marketing. Although they charge a fee for their services, consultants are usually a cost­ effective investment. Selling timber from your woodlot can generate some additional income for lan­ downers. More importantly, harvesting mature trees allows the forest to renew itself, when done according to sound forest management guidelines. For more information about marketing timber from your property, request bulletin E-1265, Marketing Timber From the Private Woodlot, and E-1656, Timber Sale Contracts. The publications are available from the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, 48813-1497. Soil samples for 1989 may be taken now enough phosphorus levels, that phosphorus applications could be cut back. By the same token, many of these same fields need addi­ tional potassium for optimum economic yields. Zinc and manganese may be needed in the starter fertilzer. A soil test helps the farmer decide how •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! to make the best use ofhis fer­ tilizer dollar. Samples for next year’s row • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J crops can be taken any time • 6:30 P.M. ■£until planting in the spring. By 2•• THURSDAYS TDoHoUrsROSpD enA 5Y:30S • •Ea6rl:y3 B0irdPs .6M:15. ■ sampling now a decision can It’s not too early to soil sample for fertilizer recom­ mendations for next spring, says Roger A. Betz, Exten­ sion Agricultural Agent. A soil test continues to be a sound investment. Many Michigan fields have high : BINGO i be made on lime and plowdown potassium applica­ tions. Fall sampling helps in planning for inputs into next year’s crop. There may not be sufficient time in the spring between the time the fields are dry enough to sample and the time to fertilize to get the results of the soil test. It is easier to remember problem areas at harvest time versus in the spring or under snow as long as the ground is not frozen and samples can be taken. MSU provides the most reliable soil test information. The charge for this service in Eaton County is $5.50 per sample for the regular test and $10 for the additional zinc and manganese test. Producers in Eaton County who have not taken advantage of their ten free soil tests through the Michigan Energy Conserva­ tion Program (MECP) are en­ couraged to do so. Sampling probes are available at the Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte. Samples may be dropped off, sampling probes and more information obtain­ ed, all at the Cooperative Ex­ tension service office. Potluck, program set for over *50 Group'Nov. 15 Maple Valley area residents over 50 are invited to a potluck and program on Tues­ day, Nov. 15, in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library at 12:30 p.m. The program will be presented by Trooper Hock­ ing of the Michigan State Police. She will discuss how to protect oneself and how to safeguard one’s home. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. CUTICURA OINTMENT 1.75 oz.......... $3.07 SOAP 5.25 oz.......... $1.73 REGULAR FORMULA TOPOL Toothpaste NYQUIL Nightime Medicine 6 oz. 2.7 oz. DIASORB LIQUID $409 DRY IDEA 10oz.or6oz. Anti-perspirant, R°"’0n 2.5 oz. 19 Y YOUR CHOICE 219 Main St, Nashville • 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday Eaton County ballot proposal is to help repair roads To the editor: I have had some inquires about the proposition that the Eaton County Road Commis­ sion requested to be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot. The pur­ pose is the Commission’s (as well as the rest of us) concern over the deterioration of our roads. Under present funding, they are able to do only a part of the needed recapping each year. Their proposal (and it is one that will be voted on in several counties) would add a charge of $25 to each vehicle registered in the county for a period of ten years. This would provide the Commis­ sion with approximately $1,400,000 each year to aug­ ment their budget. With the additional money they feel they would have a program that would complete­ ly resurface the entire 500 miles of hard surfaced roads in Eaton County. It would also be their intent to use addi­ tional resources to help in the rebuilding of bridges, and supplement township efforts on local roads. Unless more is done, and soon, many roads will be beyond repair. Some counties have tried to attack the problem of roads with a property tax spread over the years. However, many feel that this is not just a problem for property owners alone to solve. A great many people who do not own pro­ perty use the roads and should help bear the burden. We have an able and dedicated Road Commission in Eaton County. Two of the members, Chairman John Moore and Vice Chairman Charles Viele, live in Ver­ montville Township. The other member, Jack Fueslin, is an implement dealer in Charlotte. I would urge the people in Vermontville who have ques­ tions about the proposal to contact either John or Charles. They will give you straightforward answers. I would also urge that every voter get out to cast their ballots according to their own best judgements. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner P.S. Supervisor Ed Sampson and the Vermontville Township Board have a copy of the Road Commission plan indicating which roads in the Township would be resurfac­ ed each year for the 10-year period. New books available at the Putnam Public Library Road to Osambre, by John Ridgway. A daring adventure in the high country of Peru. The Everest Years, by Chris Bonington. A chronicle of four expeditions to the world’s highest peak. South Africa, by Elaine Pascoe. An unusual perspec­ tive on the crisis in South Africa. Drug Testing, by Gilda Berger. All sides of the issue are considered in this study of the newest weapon in the fight against the use of drugs in our society. Heredity Diseases, by Fern Brown. A book about the causes, symptoms and treat­ ment of inheritable diseases. Medical Ethics, by Carl Heintze. The ethical and moral issues surrounding euthanasia, organ transplants and other medical technologies are discussed. Leaving Home. A collection of Lake Wobegon stories by Garrison Keillor. Cassidy, by Morris West. Fiction set against the background of politics and in­ ternational crime. Maxwell’s Train, by Christopher Hyde. A thriller about terrorists hijacking a train. Breathing Lessons. Fiction by Anne Tyler. Going to the Dogs. A novel by Russell McRae. Miseiy. A gruesome story by Stephen King. The Rocket Man. The story of Roger Clemens, an extra­ ordinary baseball player. Straight On Till Morning. The biography of Beryl Markham, the first person ever to fly the Atlantic solo from England to America. Healthy pet workshop set 4 oz. or Tablets 24’s 24s RIGHT GUARD BRONZE From Our Readers Those interested in learning more about self-help care and management oftheir pets may have the opportunity to learn how to give shots, medica­ tions and wormers. Advice will be given on what to do in emergency situa­ tions before arriving at the veterinary hospital. Healthy and Happy Pets Workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Delta Township Hall, Public Meeting Room, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. The workshop is sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and open to the public free of charge. Although reservations are not required, call the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to help ensure adequate handouts and seating. FALL EXTRAVAGANZA New Sets .. .9. 1 Month Unlimited $O9 OK00 Nails ET 00 Tanning....... 1 Month Unlimited ...S KUftVOO Tonins ... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 7 Extension Homemakers plan "Christmas Bazaar" Nov. 4 XJ tw t SL! SL'«! ^s» ks^» llLL’’>>tlw ..tJlw 77^Lj|i LL^.LVj|i' Jir ra lJSl *}§& is s§ Jmi / *l ^;*i k * h >u CJ»J »^Ji The Barry County Exten­ sion Homemakers (MAEH) will have their Christmas Bazaar Friday, Nov. 4, at the Community Building on M-37 in Hastings from 9 a.m. to 6 p.tri. Proceeds will be used for scholarships to MSU College Week. Local artists are Laural Rock, with all kinds of silk and dried flower arrangements. Mary Lou Schantz, with Cabbage Patch doll clothes for all size dolls. Norma Lewis with Barbi, Skipper and Ken creative doll clothes, and Janet Bender with crocheted and quilted gifts for everyone. All will be selling their wares. Richter’s will have all kinds of painted, varnished and un­ finished wooden articles in­ cluding ultra-modern reindeer. Myrtle Freeman, from the Caledonia area, will have all kinds of tree or­ naments, most her original design. Altogether, there will be 45 booths, a county-wide MAEH bake sale and lunch available. New this year will be bob­ bin lace wreaths, incorporated with silk flowers for a real heirloom keepsake. Wooden hinged potato bins and cup­ boards are offered to the discerning homemaker, and collectable Santas from original drawings may even sport mink beards. Hand-quilted quilts, wall hangings, crib quilts and aprons, crocheted tablecloths, knit afghans are but a few of the items available to those who love beautiful things, but do not have the time to make them themselves. Hand-painted china bells, jewelry, belt buckles and boxes, silver and turquoise jewelry, many one of a kind originals, will be for sale. Flower arrangements and wreaths using comhusks, ap­ ple slices, straw, pine cones, grapevines and fabrics will tempt customers and make gifts. There will be ceramics, sleighs, reindeer, santas, turkeys, trees and country and tole painting of all kinds, painted and cross-stitched A crocheted Christening dress, cloth books, stockings, cross-stitch plaques, shawls, doilies, cloth tote bags, stuffed Christmas trees and a unique afghan with a teddy bear design are among the items Janet Bender, of Middleville, will display at Friday s bazaar in Hastings. Also shown are pillows by Shirley Latreill, also of Middleville. A luncheon and bake sale will be part of the event. ■^k sweatshirts, sweaters, booties, oak wine goblets and wolf-head decanters all add to the variety. There will be something for everyone. Small gifts for a shut-in or friend in the hospital, just the right thing for the right place in the home and even the heirloom keep­ sake for future generations to enjoy. Visitors may come and shop, enjoy lunch and take home some baked goodies for the family. ■w ‘^W lJ% J%‘ •«. &*’ i <14 JWa JWaf •^ ii ktwoilolleonlij Mklfcoiy «tip5rt» Notice ht/kltfc h ikQi (rsifeir. ■»« The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular and special sessions at the County Facilities, in the City HijHi f»k fittiM ia ijiiuij t of Charlotte on September 1 and 21 and October 11 and 19, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk's Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone taW|tWf ’ UK EHtffiJK i me- Mindl'i Fwi, k : ic Cispilklit surra tm b 9k nt iits hintafe uH ktelfc jja 9?>k^tR -s:r ktaHHt 'fen .I see? fc kWk"1' ,-tt M®” |B® i!;^ ! naiK ^*5, S 6®^'' Collectible Santas and primitives by Louise Diehl, of Woodland, are sure to faccinate people who attend the County Extension Homemaker's Bazaar this Friday. There's even a Santa with a mink hat. She also has wooden dools. She and her husband work on the projects together. 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (11/1) (517)726-0181 •(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH milt STRCCT MCCMOnT'JIUC. MICHIG4H 49096 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. nzlSHKilULC The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. P LI (517)852-1717 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! -JUST LISTED! CHARLOTTE *3 bedroom nicely remodeled two story home ‘Appliances ‘Immediate possession ‘Call to see! Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 (Countrp $400 ^)0WSE a doz. ZzKrtr Large Selection of SILK & HERBAL ARRANGEMENTS ‘Lovely brick home with fireplace We Deliver Daily We wire flowers anywhere 1 mile west of Nashville on M-79 West Full Service Floral Shop HOURS: 10-6 Daily, Closed Sun. & Tues. Except for Your Emergencies . 8803 Scott Rd. M-79 West 1 Nashville, MI (expressions Longstem RED ROSES $1 'TOO 517-852-170^ a doz. ‘Formal dining room ‘First floor laundry ‘Large shaded lot (V-45) ‘Two family home for only $33,900 ‘Live in one unit and rent the other! RANCH HOME located ^jp'he Muskegon River near Stanwood. 84 ACRES.......... of '^o'^ofed 80 ACRES of farm cash! near Charlotte. land^*Obuildings — sold for *° 32ACRES...of vacap*^O'^and — sold for cash! 22 ACRES o'4OV^, ecreational land. ‘Possible land contract TWOd 13 ACRE road. parcels s’ ’ 66 ACRES.of farm (V-46) on a main paved lan-^OTTred on a paved road. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING, PLEASE CALL US. WE WOULD LIKE TO SELL YOURS, TOO! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing| 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 Page ® Come over and see Engagements Happy 13 th Birthday | DANNY MARTIN I — on Oct. 31 — | Happy 16th Birthday | Stanton - Bryan to be united MICHAEL MARTINI Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stan­ ton and Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Michelle Lee Stan­ ton and James Robert Bryan — on Oct. 30 — Lots of love ... Grandma and Grandpa Jr. DAVE ACKETT and GORDY HESS for your auto needs 1988 chevy Corsica 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, one owner, 2 tone, $ O fvl E O fUt sharp................................................. 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, extra clean, one owner....................................... $6950 1986 pontiac Michelle is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Kellogg Com­ munity College. James is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at P.P.G. In­ dustries in Lansing. A January 1989 wedding is being planned. Diane Andrews, and Daniel Smith united 6000 Station wgn. SfiQEft UvUv V-6, auto., air conditioning, stereo, tilt, cruise, like new............... 1986 BUICK LeSabre 2 Dr. Auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, many other $Q/| EQ options, one owner............................ OH3U MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 1986 CHEVY Cavalier Z24 Jet black, loaded, air conditioning, 4 speed, like new............................. OEfUt *$wE "/J 1986 CHEV 3/a-T0n 4x4 8600 GVW, heavy-duty, 350 auto., air, tilt, AM/FM stereo, dual tanks, fiberglass cap, ' S^l^l Cl Eft exc. cond., real low miles.......... I l|w3U 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, $ AQ Efl clean, one owner............................... 40 9 U 1984 CHEVY Chevette 2 Dr. 4 speed, like new, low mileage, sunroof $^QEft &O9U 1985 BUICK Regal 2 Dr. V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM stereo, sharp, clean ca *$4/| vQOEUft 1983 CHEV Celebrity 4 Dr. V-6 cyl., auto., p/b, p/s, STflE A A/C, clean......................................... Ot/OU 1972 chev impala 4 or. 350, V-8, auto., A/C, p/s, p/b, one owner, like new inside, very little rust, runs great............................................ $895 1986 GMC 1/2 Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM, full length running boards with 6 T Cl Eft 19851 Ton Cab and Chassis 6.2 liter diesel engine, auto., $70 C A excellent condition............................ /OOU 1985 chevy y* Ton Pickup With alum, cap, V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, EA cruise, AM/FM, very, very sharp 04 OU Diane Andrews and Daniel Smith of Ypsilanti were married Sept. 10 in the Nashville United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie Andrews of Nashville, and the groom is the son of Betty Smith of Augusta and the late Clair Smith. Honor attendants were Leigh Ann Lowley of Palatine, Hl., and Richard Shive of Battle Creek. Music was by Kathy Daudert of Kalamazoo, Nyla Stanton of Dowling and Katariina Lahdesmaki from Finland. The bride is a graduate of Maple Valley High School, Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. She is employed at the Ann Arbor News. The groom is a graduate of Gull Lake High School, ITT of Grand Rapids and ITT of Fort Wayne, Ind. He is an automations engineer with Ford Motor Co. at the Wayne Assembly Plant. After a cruise in the Bahamas, the couple are at home in Ypsilanti. NOV. 1... Skills for Adolescences - Parent Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library. NOV. 3... Maple Valley Community Organizational Meeting - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library. NOV. 4... P.T.O. Carnival - Maplewood Elementary - Vermontville - 5:30-7:30 p.m. NOV. 14... Christmas Crafts class - M.V.H.S. - 7:00 p.m. 4 weeks - $12.00 NOV. 15 ... Potluck and Program for Maple Valley residents over 50 - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library - 12:30 p.m. NOV. 15... Stop Smoking Clinic - Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High School - 6:00 p.m. $40.00 NOV. 15... Weight Control Clinic - Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High School - 8:30 p.m. $40.00 NOV. 20 ... Community Thanksgiving Service Assembly of God - Nashville - 7:00 p.m. NOV. 22... Community Thanksgiving Service - First Congregational Church - Vermontville - 7:30 p.m. NOV. 22... SADD Meeting - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Cafeteria - 7:00 p.m. NOV. 23... Thanksgiving Praise Service - Vermont­ ville Bible Church - 7:00 p.m. NOV. 24 ... Happy Thanksgiving! NOV. 28 ... Second term classes begin for Maple Valley Adult Education. To have your event publicized call... MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION — 852-9275 — SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS! — CLEARANCE — FREEZERS: Admiral Upright, 16.5 cu. ft., $150; 15 cu. ft., $125; 7.5 cu. ft. apt. size, $85; Coronado frost free refrigerator, 14 cu. ft., $150; McCulloch chain saws, $55 and up; Ashley woodstove, $150; Franklin stove, $75; Forester woodstove, $75; Gamble's self-propelled snowblower 5 hp, $ 100; Yamaha 400 dirt bike, $100, runs excellent. Browning Nomad Compound Bow, quiver, sights. 6 arrows with broadheads, new, $95. Prices negotiable. 209 N. Main Street. BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 Cascade Dish* washing Detergent Nashville - Michigan WE BUY USED CARS — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 Hastings Area Call — 852-1910 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 12; Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Invitation to Bid Prairieville Township hereby invites bids for snow removal for the Township Hall parking lot, mail box and cemetery for the winter of 1988-89. Bids are to be submitted by November 9, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. with proof of liability insurance attached. We reserve the right to reject all bids. For more information ... Phone ... Roy, Jon or Dor at 623*2664 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Dinosaur Honey crahm COOKIES . RED STAR Bulk Red star Yeast 9 oz. Santa coffee Auto-Drip 13 oz. $119 Chopped Onion s2°t FARMER BOYS MARKET and Surplus Groceries " �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 9 Congratulations to the Maple Valley Lions for League Champions The Maple Valley Lions finished 3rd in the Region I of the M.H.S.A.A. Class C football ratings. Maple Valley will play Jonesville, at Jonesville, on Friday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. Ward's Restaurant 174 S. Main, Vermontville Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Hometown Lumber 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Fuzzy’s Fun Room Hastings City Bank < 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0709 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Charlie’s South End Party Store 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9822 117 N. Main 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Jim & Ernie’s Farm and Garden Center Country Kettle Cafe Sav-Way West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0770 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0640 Mirror’s Image Wolever's Real Estate 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Furniture Stripping by Elaine & Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 O’Dell’s Towing 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Village Hair Port Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 or 726-0673 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 Sweet and How Good Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Ken’s Standard Service 209 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Wheeler Marine Service South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 Used Cart & Trucks, White, Ford t New Holland Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Wren Funeral Home 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-2471 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone 517-852-0840 Kent Oil Co. M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9561 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 Satellite TV Co. 105 Washington, Nashville Phone 852-9301 Powers Service 13316 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 J.J.’s Party Store 495 E. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 10 M.V. harriers finish season with league meet, regionals ELECT Vermontville Twp. TREASURER Ricki L. Hill 10 Years Experience in Accounting and Income Tax Preparation Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ricki L. Hill, 657 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml WANT A POST OFFICE JOB? Applications will be accepted Monday, October 31 thru November 5 at the COLDWATER, UNION CITY, HASTINGS and QUINCEY Post offices to establish a register of eligibles for future hiring needs for Clerk-Carrier positions. The starting salary as a Clerk or Carrier is $10.72 per hour, plus 10% high differential. Applications are hired when posi­ tions become available by highest test scores. Postal Career Seminars offers a complete “How To” workbook containing complete practice tests with answers, techniques for SCORING HIGH on each section of the exam PLUS everything you need to know to prepare for the Clerk­ Carrier exam. Send $15.00 (includes postage and handling) to: POSTAL CAREER SEMINARS P.O. BOX 646 LONG BEACH, MS 39560 Visa/Mastercard accepted. Call toll free to order. 1-800-243-EXAM (This is a private concern not affiliated with any government agency) MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Andy Goodrich The Maple Valley boys and girls cross country team finished its season by running in the Class C regional at Car­ son City this past Saturday. The boys team finished 14th overall and the girls team 7th overall. Two girls qualified for the state meet this Saturday at Bath. Cindy Furlong finished 5th in a sbhool record time of 20:35, while Michelle Reid finished 16th with a personal best time of 21:12. The other three girls for Valley also ran personal best times for the year in the 3.1 mile race. They were Amy Rasey who finished 39th with a time of 22:49, Priscilla Furlong who finished 52nd with a time of 24: 33, and Elisha Ayars who finished 62nd with a time of 25: 39. Jennifer Rounds who didn’t run Saturday due to il- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, (Graduate Realtors Institute GRI DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI . JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR ... . Eves. 726-0223 RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST DOC OVERHOLT ............................ 852-1740 HUBERT DENNIS............... 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PRICE REDUCED!! NASHVILLE MODULAR HOME "Almost new", has 3 baths, one bedrooms & 2 car on garage, village lot. Call Sandy.(N-283) WOOD FLOORS!! 2 Nashville, 3 story home in bedrooms, 1 '/i baths, library off LR w/French doors. A GOOD home for the ! money I (N-282) JUST LISTED - 4 in bedroom home, Nashville, good location, nice corner lot, pleasant home with large rooms for "family living". Stove & refrigerator included. Call Warren. (N-293) “COUNTRY LIVING” ON Vh ACRES PRICE REDUCED!! - Very nicely remodeled farm ft. house with oak cupboards, Approx. 350 Cedar Creek frontage, 2 bedroom ranch home, main bed­ floor laundry, 1 % car garage, rooms, 1% baths, 2 car gar­ all in a private, wooded set­ between ting — Hastings Schools. Call main age, floor paved Hastings & laundry, road, 3 Nashville. Sandy. Call (CH-284) Sandy. (CH-266) acres available. Rolling, nearly all tillable. Maple Val­ ley Schools. terms. Land contract (VL-252) IS ACRES SEEDED TO ALFALFA - barn, plus pole barn. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) VACANT LAND GO HUNTING ON YOUR OWN PROP­ ERTY! 24 acres with creek bordering the whole back side & partially wooded. Property has been "perked". 11 acres 2 Blacktop road, natural gas is story house with 60x75 barn, available, north of Vermont­ ville, has been perked. Over­ is alfalfa. Land contract terms. looks "countryside view". 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - blacktop road, 8 rooms, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. Now $58,000. (F-278) NEW FARM LISTING - 80 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM - 6 room, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 (VL-279) 18 ACRES (APPROX.) JUST INSIDE NASHVILLE VILLAGE LIMITS - Par­ tially wooded, well & septic. 36x48 basement barn on blacktop road, natural gas utilities. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-294) (VL-291) with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ (VL-256) tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) LISTINGS NEEDED! 21 ACRES (APPROX.) ■ Partly wooded, borders creek, some Farms, country homes, residential, lake properties, business opportuni­ ties, vacant land — red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building tool shed, plus 24x48 hog barn & Cindy Furlong Iness ran her best time of 25:25 against Bronson. The girls finished their season with a 6 and 3 dual meet record and placed 2nd in the S.M.A.A. behind Bron­ son. All conference athletes for the girls were girls were Cindy Furlong who placed 4th at the league meet, and Michelle Reid who placed 6th at the league meet. The boys were led at regionals by Andy Goodrich who finished 28th with his best time ofthe year of 18:35. Also running personal best times were Mark Goodrich with a time of 19:55 for 72nd place, Steve Ainsworth with a time of 20:07 for 77th place, and Andy Robotham with a time of 21:06 for 92nd place. Justin Ordiway finished 80th, Justins best time of the year was 19:52. Mike Bird finished 96th, Mike’s best time of the year was 20:51. Weston Rooks finished 102nd, Weston’s best time ofthe year was 21:58. Garth Davison who didn’t run Saturday had a personal list best time of 23:21. The boys team finished with a 1 and 8 dual meet record and placed 5th in the S.M.A.A. ahead of Pennfield and Spr­ ingfield. Olivet won the league title. Andy Goodrich finished 10th in the league meet to win all conference honors. home, 30x32 garage, hip roof VACANT LAND 12 ACRES FOR $9,500 or up to 24 SMALL FARM • 20 ACRES, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS - Natural gas, 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” • BELLE­ VUE SCHOOLS 3 bedroom Michelle Reid WE HAVE BUYERS!! site and good hunting area (VL-292) Saw players eye Ionia for 1989 festival Representatives from the Saw Players’ Festival Com­ mittee and the Ionia Free Fair 'met recently to discuss having the event at the Ionia fairgrounds on Aug 5 next year. The Saw Players in the past two years have had their festival at Bowens Mills, but now they are seeking a place that might hold a larger audience. The committee also plans to have a saw players’ workshop in December. Any saw players interested may call Lou Derksen at 685-5357 or Gerald Bestrom at 795-3480. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Nov. 7 *Salad, *Fishwich, *Com dogs, peas, apple. Tuesday, Nov. 8 ♦Salad, *Tostizza, *Tuna sand., green beans, peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 9 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, ♦Slop­ py Jo’s, com, pears. Thursday, Nov. 10 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty, ♦Fishwich, mashed potatoes, butter, fruit juice. Friday, Nov. 11 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Peanut Butter sand., corn, peaches. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Nov. 7 Fish nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, carrot & celery sticks, bread and butter, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, bread and butter, mix fruit. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Ham and cheese, french fries, vegetable, pears. Thursday, Nov. 10 Mini sub, baked beans, potato chips, apple crisp. Friday, Nov. 11 Turkey and noodle, com, bread and butter, peach cake. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. Monday, Nov. 7 Pizza, peas, pears. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Chili, crackers, celery and carrot sticks, peach cobbler, peanut butter sand. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, fruit choice, butter sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 10 Cheese hamburger on bun, french fries, fruit jello, pickles. Friday, Nov. 11 Tomato soup, crackers, pickles, grilled cheese sand., upside down pineapple cake. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. By Dave Liebhauser Q: My satellite dealer sold me a system with lifetime movie subscriptions. Now the movies are gone and my dealer won’t return my calls. What can I do? Dave: “Lifetime movie subscriptions” are illegal and as you found out, they’re also a lie. MOST satellite dealers are HONEST but that one is a crook! What you should do is turn him in! Call 1-800-533-4584 for confidential information. SEE HOW AFFORDABLE GREAT TV CAN BE! Send YOUR questions to your Satellite Professionals PHONE — 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays V ATTENTION Maple Valley High School Students Friday Night is Your Night at ... LAKEVIEW LANES 80 a game 10 p.m. til 12 Midnight November 4 LAKEVIEW BOWLING LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa - 374-4881 - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 11 Lions clinch playoff berth by nipping Portland 14*13 It’s more than icing on the cake. Maple Valley qualified for the state playoffs for the se­ cond straight year last Friday, holding off Portland 14-13 in a thriller. The Lions, who earned their first SMAA title in five years the previous week, finished the season 8-1. Portland wound up 5-4. The win helped Maple Valley finish third in Class C’s Region I. The Lions will face Jonesville (9-0) in a first round regional game this Fri­ day at 7:30 p.m. in Jonesville. Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said Maple Valley’s second appearance in the state playoffs comes as a welcome surprise. “My only thought is that we’re happy to be there,” he said. “It doesn’t matter who we play — just so we’re in.” Jonesville, unbeaten cham­ pions of the Big Eight (East), finished fourth in region I. The Comets, who have won 17 of their last 18 games, are Maple Valley running back Greg Flower (42) grinds out some of his 66 rushing led by three-year quarterback yards in Friday's narrow 14-13 win over Portland. Kevin Kinnally while being blessed with an excellent run­ start of the heroics for Maple kickoff back 80 yards for a conversion pass to keep the ning game and tough defense. Valley. After Portland’s Tom score, the Lions’ Kevin Red Raiders from knotting the The winner of the Lion­ Ward returned the ensuing Stewart had to bat away the score. Comet game will play the Hartford-Dewitt winner next Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Hillsdale. Before the Lions entertain­ ed thoughts of the playoffs, Ossenheimer said all boys demonstrations and discus­ by Mark LaRose they first had to slip past a po­ sions of all aspects of the Nashville Boy Scout Troop from the ages of 11 to 17 are tent Portland team. Maple 176 will hold an open house welcome to attend. scouting experience. Valley’s Greg Flower wound on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the He said he wanted to stress There will be camping and up breaking a 7-7 tie on a United Methodist Church in the fact that no prior ex­ cooking demonstrations and a 15-yard touchdown run with Nashville from 7:30 to 8:30 perience, whether with the discussion of leadership ac­ 7:41 left in the game. Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, is tivities. There also will be p.m. Flower’s run was just the first aid and knots and Scoutmaster Dale necessary. “The Boy Scouts of lashings demonstrations and America is a youth-run exhibits. organization, and we would like area kids to come and see what scouting is all about and to see if they would like to be part of it,” he said. EMPLOYEES There will be exhibits, Maple Valley took the kickoff and kept possession of the ball until it had to punt with 1:30 left. The Lions’ Bob Wood finally sealed the game with a third down interception with just under a minute to Play. Mittelstaedt said his team played well enough to win against an extremely compe­ tent Portland team. “We played well,” he said. “Portland is good.” The Red Raiders played well enough to jump to a 7-0 first quarter lead on a nineyard run by Jason Rice with 2:40 left in the first quarter. The Lions tied the score with just 54 seconds left in the half on a 27-yard pass from Matt Forell to Kevin Stewart. Mike Everett’s extra point made it 7-7. The game remained tied un­ til the Lions pieced together a six-minute, 70-yard drive that culminated in Flower’s 15-yard scamper to paydirt. It was a game dominated by the defenses. Maple Valley ran for only 137 yards while Portland was held to 130. Mittelstaedt gave credit to Portland’s defense, “We ran okay, it’s just that they played good defense,” he said. “You’re not going to rush for 300 yards every week. I thought the left side of our line with Ric Merrill, Mike Everett and Drew Pixley blocked well.” Flower led the ground gainers with 66 yards on 16 carries while Cody Mattson added 18 carries for 44 yards. The air wasn’t exactly filled with footballs. Portland, which was slowed by three turnovers, completed just 2-of-10 passes for 28 yards while Forell connected on 4-of-12 for 67 yards. Kevin Roscoe led the Lion defense with 15 tackles and Flower added 10. Styling for ' Women, Men and Children Local Boy Scouts plan open house Family Members Ask for me for FRIENDLY SERVICE LEROY SLEEPER TEAM DIXIE CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Vermontville 5th and 6th grade gridders end season with loss to Lake Odessa 18-6 Vermontville played a good hard ball game only to lose to Lake Odessa 18-6 in a fifth and sixth grade game. Leading tacklers were Wayne Moore and Chuck Brand each with 7. Greg Halliwell and Gabe Priddy each did a great job with six tackles each. Leading the offense with 55 yards and 40 on kick returns and one score was Gabe Prid­ dy. Keith Carpenter powered for 13 yards and returned 17 yards on one kick return. Coaches for the squad, which finished 3-3 this year, were Jeff Byington, Mike Cook and Orvin Moore. Fall meeting planned for small animal group The annual Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Associa­ tion fall meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds. All goat, poultry, and rabbit project members, leaders and parents are encouraged to at­ tend. Several board recom­ mendations and by-law changes will be discussed and voted on. Officers for the 1988-89 year will be elected. Appointments Only Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Dorothy McMillen DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 65 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 PRE-SEASON SPECIAL Model 4212H • 12 Horsepower • Key Electric Start • Transmission: Auto Infinitely Variable to 5.3 mph • 36” Cut Axle Mounted Mower Pivots with Ground for Smooth Cuts 12 H.P. Tractor with 36" Mower, 36" Snow Thrower, Lift Lever, Chains & Hitch REG. PRICE Limited Amount on Hand «3745<x> $2895 SAVE $850 SALE PRICE TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Et* Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 1, 1988 — Page 12 Mabie C. Harringto Bernard J. Mater Obituaries Earl E. Perkins OXFORD Bernard J. Mater of Oxford and formerly of Nashville died Thursday, October 20, 1988 at his residence. He was married to Marqueta Brumm Varney. He was a former Commander of the Nashville VFW Post, a member ofthe Masonic Lodge in Nashville and a member of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Mater ofsurvived by his wife, Marqueta; one stepson, Rnndy Varney of New Orleans, Louisiana; one son, Brian of Macan, Georgia and four grandchildren. Burial was at the Restlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Donations may be made to the Lapeer area Hospice in Lapeer, Michigan in lieu of flowers. HASTINGS Mabie C. Harrington, 82, of 2895 East Quimby Road, Hastings died Thursday, October 27,1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Harrington was bom on December 4, 1905 at Roxand, Michigan, the daught­ er of Webster and Grace (Doxcie) Willicutt. She was raised in Eaton County and attended schools there. She was married to Frank McPherson, who died in 1947. She then married Charles Harrington who died in 1980. She lived at the present address for the past four years. The previous 40 years she lived in the Morgan area of Barry County, Kalamo area for five years and in the Lansing area for several years. She was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, long time church treasurer, and a Sunday and Bible school teacher. Mrs. Harrington is survived by four step-daughters, Marguerite Patten of Grand Rapids, Caroline Weaver of White Pigeon, Helen Reynolds of Battle Creek and Alberta Polson ofPlainview, Minneso­ ta.; two step-sons, Hugh McPherson of Nashville and Philip McPherson of East LeRoy; 13 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son Clyde and one brother Clarence Willicut. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 29, 1988 at Nashville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Burial was at the Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mabie C. Harrington Memorial Fund. son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Bobbie Perkins of Lansing; one grandson, Jack Perkins and one great grand­ daughter, Nichole Perkins. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. John M. Weyerman MIDDLEVILLE - John M. Michigan, Lynn Weyerman of Funeral services were held South Savannah, Georgia and Eldon Friday, October 28,1988 at the Weyerman, 90, 516 Wren Funeral Home, Hastings Broadway, Middleville died Weyerman of Hastings; one with Elder Elmer Patrick offi- Monday, October 24, 1988 at step daughter, Sandra Tolan of Middleville; one step son, ciating. Burial was at Chapel Pennock Hospital. Mr. Weyerman was bom on Randall Harrison of Anniston, Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements were made September 25, 1898 in Barry Alabama; 18 grandchildren; by Wren Funeral Home of County, the son of Jacob and eight great grandchildren; Augusta (Gregun) Weyerman. seven step grandchildren and Hastings. Memorial contributions He was raised in Hope Town­ one sister, Margaret may be made to the Earl E. ship. He attended the Hines TenHoopen of Wyoming, Michigan. School. Perkins Memorial Fund. He was preceded in death by He was married to Ruth Eddy in 1920. She preceded one son, Russell Weyerman; Stephen A. Sanislo __ him in death on January 26, one step son, James Ronald HASTINGS - Stephen A. lac Motor Division of General 1972. He then married Nellie Harrison and one sister, Grace Sanislo, 73, of 2700 Nashville Motors for many years in (Mathis) Harrison on June 8, Crakes. Road, Hastings died Friday, Detroit. Funeral -services were held 1973. His employment Funeral services will be held October 28, 1988 at Butter­ Thursday, October 27 at the included farming, custom worth Hospital in Grand 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Novem­ V.F.W. Post 8260 Wren Funeral Home with Rev. threshing for area farmers and ber 1,1988 at Hastings Town­ David Terhune officiating. Rapids. lumbering. Nashville, Mi Mr. Sanislo was bom on ship Cemetery with Chaplain Mr. Weyerman is survived Burial was at the Cedar Creek January 8,1915 at Pond Creek, Cathy Vessecchia officiating.. SAT., NOV. 5 —5:30 to 7:30 p.m. by his wife, Nellie, four sons, Cemetery. Arrangements were made Kentucky, the son of Andrew Memorial contributions John J. Weyerman of Delton, and Dora (Fanchalski) Sanislo. by Wren Funeral Home in Rex Weyerman of Wyoming, may be made to the Michigan He was raised in the Detroit Hastings. SERVING: Turkey and Ham Heart Associations. Memorial contributions area and attended schools Chairperson: Linda Dunkleberger may be made to the Thomapthere. CRAFTS AVAILABLE He was employed at Cadil- ple Manor. Fay T. Marble HASTINGS Fay T. Manley A. Black Marble, 80, of205 West Thorn Street, Hastings died Saturday, HASTINGS - Manley A. two daughters, Darlene Stamm October 29, 1988 at the Black, 79, of 5033 S. Bedford of Battle Creek and Janine Provincial House, Hastings. Road, Hastings, died Sunday, Stafford of Dowling; nine BUD & BUD LITE $E34 «59S. Mr. Marble was born on October 30,1988, at Thornap­ grandchildren; two great ... July 26, 1908 in Cleveland, grandchildren; a sister, Laura ple Manor. Ohio, the son of Daniel and Mr. Black was bom on May French of Bellevue; and a Daisy (Fifield) Marble. He 20, 1909 in Lakeview, Michi­ brother Mahlon Black of came to the Hastings area as a gan, the son of Clarence and Gurney, Illinois. child and attended Hastings Preceding him in death were Pearl (Rathbum) Black. He Schools. He was a Veteran of was raised in the Lakeview one brother, Raymond Black World Was II serving in the area and attended schools and one sister, Ethel 8 pk....... M JPEPSlI 4 United States Army. Scarbrough. there. He was married to Florance Funeral services will be held He was married to Audrey Carlyon on August 15, 1934. Hoag on June 4,1937 in Battle Thursday, November 3, 1988 He owned and operated Creek. He was employed at at 1:00 p.m., at Bedford Bible Marbles Standard Oil Yellow Cab in Battle Creek Church, with the Rev. Mike Company in Hastings from and was a truck driver for Whitesell officiating. Burial 1952 to 1967. Other employ­ sister, Mrs. Altha Myers of Associated Truck Lines and will be at Bedford Township ment included Felpausch Food Campbell, California and one was a long-time fireman for Cemetery. Store as a young man, Viking niece, Margaret Ames of Bedford Township Fire Memorial contributions Corporation and E.W. Bliss. Lansing. Department, retiring in 1967. may be made to the Manley A. CHECK OUR KEC BEER He retired in 1974 from the Visitaion with the family Mr. Black is survived by his Black Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made Larke Buick and Chevrolet will be Tuesday, November 1 wife, Audrey; two sons, Terry Dealership in Hastings. He from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Black of Kalamazoo and. by Wren Funeral Home of J. J.'s Party Store was a member of the First the Wren Funeral Home. Donald Black of Battle Creek;* Hastings. 495 Main, Vermontville Mon ■Thurs- u-li; Presbyterian Church, Past Masonic services will be Phone 726-1312 Master and Life Member ofthe held 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, ______ Hastings F & AM #52, Life November 1 at the funeral Member of O.E.S. #7, Valley home. Funeral services will be ofBay City Scottish Rite, Sala­ held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — din Shrine of Grand Rapids November 2 at the First and Hastings American Legion Presbyterian Church with Rev. 12 GA. SLUGS 2%- $ 039 Post #45. Kent Keller officiating. Full Mr. Marble is survived by Military graveside services Per Box. Reg. *2.79 .SALE his wife, Florence; one daught­ will be held at Riverside While Supplies Last er, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Miller Cemetery. Cash and Carry of Hastings; three grandsons; Memorial contributions •• SERVIC SALESC C EE R^EVSICCEE L — i five great grandchildren; one may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. We service all brands "Friendly Prices, 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 Friendlier Service" HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. WE CARRY... Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. wSuuiinvdfcaayy 1i 1i.:0w0 aa..mIII.. tIVo J3.:U0U0 pp..mlll.. Whirlpool • Amana -a 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml HASTINGS Earl E. Perkins, 89, of 1097 Brooks Road, Hastings, died Wednes­ day, October 26, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Perkins was bom on July 24,1899 at LaSalle Coun­ ty, Illinois the son of John and Amanda (Rowland) Perkins. He was raised in Illinois and attended schools there. He lived in the Lansing area for over 40 years before moving to his present home at Pleasant Shores on Thomapple Lake 27 years ago. He was employed at the Dana Corporation in Lans­ ing for over 30 years. 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OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan LicenjeNo. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 — Page 13 Local farmers urged to use augers safely MVEA donates trick or treak bags to local youth The Maple Valley Education Association donated trick or treat bags to students in all three district elementary schools last week to promote safety on Hallo­ ween. Pictured are members of Sallie Jo Affolder’s second grade class. (Maple Valley News photo by Mark LaRose) Barry Commission on Aging menu, events Menu Wednesday, Nov. 2 Ham loaf, turnip greens, pineapple, wheat bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Thursday, Nov. 3 Spaghetti, tossed salad, California blend, salad dress- ing, fruit mix, milk. Friday, Nov. 4 Vegetable lasagna, sliced beets, Italian mix, wheat bread, oleo, banana, milk. Monday, Nov. 7 Chuck wagon steak, potato pancake, broccoli, wheat ★ ELECT * RACHEL WEILER for Vermontville Township Treasurer until tax !*n iHtssia I At Hi A (Utt, IM M ::® hstarlta Fdt MqMl ■ait tii)LEfc'iS fe(a SicM leitaitttH IjliiHMMi™ isi 0®!' Ssiili* ■,V aWW REPUBLICAN Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rachel Weiler, 6886 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096. Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Tuesday, November 15 • 6 p.m. Weight Control Seminar Tuesday, November 15 8:30 p.m. Cost - $4000 bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 8 Savory chicken, buttered com, spinach, roll, oleo, cake, milk. Events Wednesday, Nov. 2 Delton—Margaret Reid at 12. Musical Entertainment. Hastings—Bingo 10:30-11. Hastings—Sing-a-Long 11. Thursday, Nov. 3 Delton—Blood pressure 11-12. Ken Radant 12:15 Bond Issue on Courthouse. Hastings—Michele Tsuiji 10:45 Slides on Japan. N ash ville—Bingo. Friday, Nov. 4 Hastings—Blood pressure 9:30-11:30 Popcorn. Woodland—Kathy Williamson at 12:15. Bond Issue on Cour­ thouse. Nashville—Michele Tsuiji at 11:45 popcorn Slides on Japan. Hastings—Margaret Reid at 11. Musical Entertainment. Monday, Nov. 7 Woodland—Michele Tsuiji at 12:15 Slides on Japan. Hastings—Pennock Hospital Representive at 11 Presenta­ tion on Diabetes. Tuesday, Nov. 8 All Sites Puzzles. As soon as field contribu­ tions permit, soybean and com harvest will begin and farmers will be spending long days loading grain into storage facilities. This makes it especially important to be aware of how to avoid com­ mon accidents when using a portable auger. “On-farm elevating equip­ ment, including the portable auger, has the highest accident frequency rate of all farm machines,” says Howard Doss, Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension agricultural safety specialist. Above all else, Doss cau­ tions farmers to keep their hands and feet away from the auger while it is operating. Limb injury and loss is the most common accident associated with the auger. It can be prevented by placing guarding over the auger boot and never putting hands or feet near exposed flighting. Don’t kick or push grain into the boot manually to feed the auger, he emphasizes. Hitting electric power lines is another common accident involving portable augers, Doss says. Wires on farm pro­ perty often hang lower than the 18-foot minimum require­ ment, and so provide inade­ quate clearance for some equipment and the portable auger. Farmers are responsi- Jobs Wanted — CLEARANCE — FREEZERS: Admiral Upright, 16.5 cu. ft., $150; 15 cu. ft., $125; 7.5 cu. ft. apt. size, $85; Coronado frost free refrigerator, 14 cu. ft.. $150; McCulloch chain saws, $55 and up; Ashley woodstove, $150; Franklin stove, $75; Forester woodstove, $75; Gamble's self-propelled snowblower 5 hp, $100; Yamaha 400 dirt bike, $100, runs excellent. Browning Nomad Compound Bow, quiver, sights, 6 arrows with broadheads, new, $95. Prices negotiable. 209 N. Main Street, BEAR'S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 Nashville - Michigan CLOSEOUT SALE ...on my overstock • Pretty Petals and all the supplies to make your own flowers.. • Flowers, Vines and Leaves by the stem • Assortment of Dried Items • Baskets & Planters • Many Floral Arrangements • Rll>l>OIl by the yard, all sizes & colors • Miscellaneous Items I will continue to do some wedding and memorialflowers but I will not be having regular business hours. Call before you come. Flowers by Jan GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Phone 517-726-1151 9749 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Mich. 49096 would you benefit from o Part-Time Register of Deeds? * The Democrats want to combine the offices of County Clerk and Register of Deeds. Big county governments have done this in hopes of saving money. But Barry County has a small government, and no counties our size have combined offices. BARRY COUNTY WILL NOT SAVE MONEY!! Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. ♦ Every day, the register of deeds has to combine his administrative work with hands-on processing of real estate records. Joining the offices would create one office with a higher salaried administrator who doesn’t perform the daily office work. More staff would have to be added to do the work. Policy GR-7A1 information call damaged, Doss advises. When in operation, the por­ table auger needs to be set up properly, with the brackets locked into position and the wheels blocked. An improper­ ly set-up auger can collapse and can cause injuries. CARPET SHAMPOOING reasonable rates. Phone 852-9376. Prescription drug benefits also available (Form 172V). Call today for FREE FACTS in­ cluding costs, exceptions, limita­ tions, and renewal provisions. For more ble for maintaining an 18-foot clearance between the ground and the wires on their property, he adds. Before using an electricalpowered auger, make sure the electric motor is grounded and the wiring is not frayed or DO NOT ADD THIS ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL TO BARRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. Vote for a person who wants to give full-time attention to your real estate records. 852-9275 RE-ELECT AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 * Sales Representative P.O. Box 121, Hastings, Ml 49058-0121 (616) 323-0982 BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY TOP SOIL ALL SAND BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS SANDY SCHONDELMAYER Register of Deeds Paid for by Schondelmayer for Register of Deeds, 55 Mead St., Hastings, Ml 49058 „ICHcompany 3862- J �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 1, 1988 — Page 14 Lake Odessa 4-H youth attends National Dairy conference Amy Langmaack of Charlotte and Becky Stiffler from Lake Odessa represented Eaton County at the annual National 4-H Dairy Con­ ference at Madison, Wise., Oct. 3-6. They were among 205 4-H’ers from 27 states and five provinces from Canada who participated in this na- tional event. Delegates attend­ ed workshops and sessions on dairy topics such as dairy genetics and science, explor­ ing career options and animal waste policies. They participated in an animal science skill-a-thon, a dairy promotion workshop, and enjoyed recreational ac­ tivities. Several keynote Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W.Henry, Charlotte speakers highlighted the conference. Participants toured the Hoard’s Dairyman Magazine and Farm, Dairy Shrine Museum, NASCO, American Breeders Service Inc., the World Dairy Expo, and the University of Wisconsin Dairy Science Lab and Veterinary Clinic. Langmaack and Stiffler earned the trip to the dairy conference in recognition of outstanding participation in the 4-H dairy program. Their trip to Wisconsin was spon­ sored by the Eaton County 4-H Dairy Committee; Farm Credit Service of Charlotte, DeCamps Farm Sales & Ser­ vice from Rives Junction, Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op of Charlotte, Penn-Dale Farm­ Jack & Gloria Pennington from Charlotte, John Simpson Pioneer Seeds from 48Portraits! 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Wolpe is up for reelection to the third district seat in the Nov. 8 election, while being challenged by Cal Allgaier. Wolpe chats here at Ward's Cafe with Vermontville Village President Sue Villanueva and Village Clerk Sharon Stewart (Maple Valley News photo supplied by Harold Stewart) Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sederlund from Charlotte, and Michigan Veterinary Farm Supply of Vermontville. The National 4-H Dairy Conference was conducted by the Extension Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the National 4-H Coun­ cil. Nancy Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, was one of three chaperones who accompanied the 23 4-H’ers who attended from Michigan. Railroad swap meet planned in Lansing The Lansing Model Railroad Club is sponsoring its annual Fall Model Railroad Swap Meet and Show Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Lansing Civic Center, 505 W. Allegan St., Lansing, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is a $2 donation per person. For further information, contact Bob Herbst at 485-0700. Dinner to help C.P. Bears team Nov. 6 A spaghetti dinner to help support the C.P. Bears, the Battle Creek Cerebral Palsey sports team)has been schedul­ ed for 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Moose Lodge, 902 E. Michigan, Battle Creek. Cost of the all-you-can-eat dinner is $3 per person. For more information, call Dee Sinicki at 965-9592 or 385-2144. COUNTRY VIDEO III 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark OVER 1200 MOVIES! NEW HOURS: Monday thru Friday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Boss is Out of Town We’re Renting Movies for ... Sunday-Thursday $ 1 Friday & Saturday $2 NEW RELEASES... 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Nashville, Michigan -Phone 94^-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Vol. 117 - No. 14 Tuesday. November 8. 1988 Pride of Lions returns with 7-0 shutout of Jonesville in playoffs The Comets shake hands with the victorious Lions on the muddy field of honor. by Mark LaRose When Maple Valley upset the previously unbeaten Jonesville Comets 7-0 Friday night in the first round of state football Class C playoffs, the victory earned the Lions a berth in the regional finals this Friday at Hillsdale College. The Lions scored the only touchdown of the game last Friday in the opening quarter, after Maple Valley’s Sean Bitgood pounced on Comet quarterback Kevin Kinally’s second fumble, in a game plagued by rain and mud and riddled with 10 turnovers, at the Comets’ two-yard line. After an illegal procedure penalty. Maple Valley’s of­ fensive line showed senior halfback Cody Mattson a glimpse of daylight off tackle, and he plowed through it for the only TD. Mike Everett ad- ded the extra point. Mattson went on to churn up 104 muddy yards like a runaway plowhorse, and “Paw Power” was the name of the game, as ihe.,surefooted Lion defense complete­ ly shut down what head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt had earlier in the day called “Jonesville’s very potent of­ fensive machine.” The victory sets the stage for the state Class C regional championships at 7:30 p.m. Friday when the Lions will meet the DeWitt Panthers at Hillsdale College. DeWitt posted a 37-7 win over Hart­ ford in its playoff opener. The long road from Maple Valley to Jonesville and Hillsdale and parts unknown was not always clearly marked. There were moments last week when Lion spirit and fever flared, flickered, burned intensely in the night, waxed and waned, and there were times when victory seemed as distant ^s the sun and as elusive as a dry match Friday night. -Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: It is a balmy, pleasant In­ dian summer night. A bonfire is lit for the pep rally behind the Maple Valley High School. The flame wavers and takes hold. A refreshment stand is set up by Lions supporters. The Lions are there. The cheerleaders and band are there. Students, fans and sup­ porters arrive in droves. Even members of the press corp show up. Emcee and JV football coach Marty Martin gets the Continued on page 6 Hastings woman escapes injury A 37-year-old Hastings woman escaped injury Friday after she lost control of her car in an attempt to avoid hitting a deer. Patricia Ann Evans was east bound on Vermontville Hwy. when the deer darted into her path from the south side of the road, say reports from the Eaton County Sheriff's Department. Evans stepped on the brake and lost control, left the roadway and struck several small trees and bushes. (Maple Valley News photo by Mark LaRose) • Rick Merill's victory salute tells the tale in Jonesville. (Maple Valley photo courtesy of Perry Hardin.) Veterans Day ceremonies planned in Vermontville this Friday by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley High School football team’s regional championship game will not be the only significant event for many Maple Valley residents this Friday. Nov. 11 is also Veterans Day, and members ofthe Ver­ montville Chapter of the Viet­ nam Veterans ofAmerica will meet at the bridge over the Thornapple River on Main Street near Nashville Highway at 6 p.m. The group will throw a wreath into the river to com­ memorate their fallen com­ rades in arms. The men then will reassem­ ble at the American Legion Hall and march to the Viet­ nam Veterans Monument in Vermontville, where they will read the names of the Maple Valley men who gave their lives for this country in that conflict, as well as the names of those who are still missing in action. Many Maple Valley veterans are planning to go to the game Friday evening at Hillsdale College, and the men who will march in Ver­ montville realize that it is pretty hard to be in two places at one time. But a veteran on his way to Hillsdale can be with these men and all of America’s veterans in thought and in spirit. And a person who is staying behind to remember the veterans in Maple Valley can send his support for the Lions via the same route. There are hundreds of veterans in Maple Valley. Many of them are in its cemeteries. They gave all they could, their lives and many more gave limbs and blood so that those remaining could live their lives as they see fit. Here is what just three of those many men who fought in three ofAmerica’s wars did for their country and what they had to say about it: Dick Halstead of Vermont­ ville served eight and a half years in the armed forces, three and a half in the Air Force and five in the Army. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam between 1967 and 1969 as a crew chief and door gunner on Huey Cobra helicopters with the Fourth In­ fantry Division. He was stationed in Pleiku in the central highlands of Vietnam. He was in six helicopters that were shot down and was hit by enemy fire twice. He was a P.O.W. for three weeks in Laos before South Korean troops got him and 16 other Americans out of the camp. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with Vdevice, the P.O.W. Ribbon, Army and Air Force Com­ mendations, the Vietnam Ser­ vice and Vietnam Campaign Medals. The anti-war sentiment displayed by Americans in America during that war has left a bitter taste in his mouth. But he hasn’t lost his sense of humor. “I just went over there to see the Bob Hope show,” Halstead joked, “but I never did get to see it.” When asked about his bat­ tlefield experiences, Halstead said, “I really don’t remember the names of all the battle and firefights we were in. After the Tet offensive of 1968, we were in every day.” Charles Woodbury of VerContinued ot page 5 �Page 2 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 Barry County food surplus distribution scheduled The^ Community Action Agency-has- announced that the Barry County U.S.D.A. Commodity Distribution will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15. But­ ter, cornmeal, and milk will be available. All new applications, renewals, and changes on commodity cards may be done at the site on distribution day or until Nov. 10th at the Community Action Agency Office (220 W. Court St., Hastings) phone 948-4883. When applying for a new card or recertifying, bring proof of all household members and proof of each item of income. Examples of STEAK FRY Sat., NOV. 26 • 6-8 p.m. VFW Post 8260, Nashville, Michigan $8.00 Per Person Reservations only for dinner... Call 945-3747 before November 15th DANCE Following by MONTANA income verification are: medicaid cards, AFDC grant statements, rental property in­ come, disability compensation payments, pensions, social security, SSI, interest statements (including land contracts, certificates of deposit, credit union, savings account), and full or part-time employment (one month period of check stubs). It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put their food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are encouraged not to arrive at their site until they open. The program is coor­ dinated by the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan. The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. During How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy...you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! the past 12 months volunteers have hauled and distributed tons of government surplus commodities. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Barry County distribution will be at the following sites and times: COMMISSION ON AGING (Hastings) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nashville) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 484 3801 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP HALL 8094 Tasker Rd. (M-66) 9 a.m.-noon Blood drive scheduled at Maple Valley High School Nov. 11 In an effort to avoid a potential blood shortage for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will'have a blood drive from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Maple Valley High School. Red Cross officials estimate that each donor will help bet­ ween one and six patients. “Thanks to technological advances for the last 25 years, the Red Cross is able to separate blood into its major components so that patients can receive only the portion of blood they really need,” said Sue Fawley, a representative of the local effort. Fawley said that the Red Cross separates about 90 per­ cent of the blood collected in­ to four major components, red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma. As a result of this process, a unit of blood from one donor possibly could benefit from four to six Dog obedience class Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency E l 7 -7 7f*-fl^RO A • luto-OwnersInsurance Life Home Car Business ■ l^NoPM^f^pAir 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE 4-H Dog Obedience Classes are scheduled for each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium in Charlotte through July 1989. Margo Ward, fair superintendent, is the resource person. All interested 4-H members, leaders, and parents are en­ couraged to attend. For more information on the 4-H dog project, contact the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. patients. “The perishability of blood products provides a constant challenge for the Red Cross to maintain an adequate blood supply,” she said, “particularly when you consider that only 4 percent of the population supplies 100 per­ cent of the blood needs.” The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross Blood Services supplies the total blood needs of 72 hospitals in 34 Michigan counties. To meet these needs, the Red Cross must collect about 400 units per day. Fawley urged potential donors to help by visiting the blood bank Nov. 11 at Maple Valley High School, located east of Nashville at 11090 Nashville Hwy. Those between the ages of Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15 p.m. Thursday................ 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Church Service 11 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF Fellowship Time After Worship FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ „9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School...... .10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR 17 and 72, in general good health, who weight at least 110 pounds and have not given blood in the last 56 days are eligible donors. Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross, said there are 1,140 regular donors in the county. “If you are reluctant, for other than health reasons, please call us or try to take an hour to talk to our wonderful volunteers, donors and nurs­ ing staff who make these drives successful. An hour of your time can mean a lifetime for someone else.” For more information about the drive at Maple Valley or about giving blood, call the county chapter at 945-3122 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or at 945-2816 after 5 p.m. Diana’s Place Think Holiday... THINK DIANA’S Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 502 E. Green St. Hastings 8 a.m. to noon ST. AMBROSE CHURCH 11252 Floria Rd. Delton 10 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ST. FRANCIS CHURCH 11842 W. 9 Mile Rd. Orangeville noon-4 p.m. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL M-37 near Mill Lake Battle Creek 9 a.m.-noon ZION LUTHERA CHURCH 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. AFTER 60 CLUB OF MIDDLEVILLE E. Main St. Middleville 10~a.m.-3 p.m. ST. ROSE CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Hastings 8:30 a.m.-l 1 a.m. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL 98 S. Main St. Nashville 9 a.m.-noon PRAIREVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 Norris Rd. Delton 9 a.m.-l p.m. 7TH DAY ADVENTIST COMMUNITY CENTER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES — Owner — Diana Kuempel MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79). Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School... ...9:15 a.m. .10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 3 F.L.T. Lootens Kenneth G. Hansbarger I Obituaries Carole Annette Torode 'V J? Jk? V k z,, z*C ।ijj***! i h *** ***5 5! Utlliil ^iipk "•RRsliiji •RRsliiji loti 111030Motiy HASTINGS - Carole Annet­ te Torode, 22, of 420 South Hanover, Hastings died Monday, October 31, 1988 in Kent County as a result ofinjuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held Friday, November 4 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Leonard C. Conner and Rev. Brent A. Branham officiating. Burial was at Hast­ ings Township Cemetery. Carole was born January 12, 1966 at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Lyndell (Conner) Torode. As a child, she lived in Arizona, Texas, and Kalama­ zoo before moving to Hastings in 1975. She attended Hastings schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo. Her marriage to Harvey Purdum in 1984 ended in divorce. She was a former member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Surviving are two daught­ ers, Amanda Rae and Adrienne DEMOIS, IOWA - FJL.T. Corrections,' retiring in 1949. Lootens, 99, of Des Moines, She was a member ofthe West Iowa and formerly of Maple Minister Presbyterian Church, Grove Township in Barry Order of the Easter Star, The County, died Monday, October Maccabees and W.C.T.U. Mrs. Lootens is survived by 31, 1988 at the Calvin Manor Care Center, Des Moines, one son, Wallace Bidleman of Lyndell; her parents, Mr. and Iowa. Des Moines, lowas and one Mrs. Eugene Torode of HastMrs. Lootens was bom on daughter, Dorothy Coffman of ings; four brothers, James, May 8, 1889 in Maple Grove Desert Hot Springs, California. Graveside services were Fred, Matthew and Samuel Township, Barry County, the Torode, all ofHastings; mater- daughter ofWilliam and Mary held Monday, November 7, at nal grandparents, Leonard and (Cochran) Cooper. She was the Hastings Township Mary Conner of Barry, Texas; raised in Maple Grove and Cemetery. paternal grandmother, Eleanor attended rural schools there. Memorial contributions Torode of Michigan City, She lived most of her adult may be made to the charity of Indiana. life in the Detroit area where one’s choice. Memorial contributions she was employed as a matron Arrangements were made may be made to the charity of for the Detroit House of by the Wren Funeral Home of one’s choice. Hastings, EDWARDS, CO - Kenneth G. Hansbarger, 27, of Edwards, Colorado, formerly of Hastings, died Friday, October 28, 1988 in Colorado from accidental injuries. Mr. Hansbarger was bom Oct. 26, 1961 at Hastings, the son of Jerry and Anna Lou Hansbarger. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979. He married Debra Wood in June, 1982 and moved to Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Debra; one son, Travis; his parents, Jerry and Anna Lou Hansbarger of Colorado; two brothers, Michael and Douglas Hansbarger of Vermontville; grandmothers, Elsie Hansbarger of Hastings, and Agatha Marcum of Vermontville; three nieces; two nephews; several cousins. Funeral services were held 2pjn. Sat, November 5 at the Vermontville Bible Church with Rev. Al Dietzel officiat­ ing. Burial was at Vermontvil­ le Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Obituaries continued on page 10 We’ve got services to beat the band Gerald G. ‘Jerry’ Miller_ HASTINGS - Gerald G. “Jerry” Miller, 62, of 223 N. Jackson Street, Hastings, died Saturday, Novembers, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Miller was born on September 10, 1926 in Rich­ land, the son of Sager and Sadie (Scott) Miller. He came to the Hastings area in 1936 and attended The Fisher and Freeport Schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serv­ ing in the United States Navy. He was married to Alvina R. Zeigler on October 24, 1958. For the past six years he has owned and operated Miller’s Heating & Air Conditioning Service in Hastings. Previous employment included: carpenter, Royal Coach, Barry County Lumber Company, Western Auto, Wards and Welton’s, Inc., all ofHastings. He was a member and Past Commander of Hastings American Legion Post #45, member of Hastings V.F.W., and Hastings Moose and Eagles Lodges. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Alvina; three sons, Wayne and Tom Miller of Hastings, Duane Miller of Cloverdale; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Roxanne) Parsons of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Sager (Junior) Miller of Hastings, Robert Miller of St. Petersburg, Florida; three sisters, Frieda Huver, Iva Reigler and Leota Aspinall of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tressa Miller and Lois Bowman. Full Military Services will be held Wednesday, Novem­ ber 9, at 1:30 p.m., at the Wren Funeral Home with the Hast­ ings American Legion Post #45 officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post We've got a savings plan to fit every need - and with such a wide variety to choose from, one of them is sure to hit the right note for you! Stop by any of our four convenient locations and have a talk with us! 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November 8. 1988 — Page 4 Memories of the pas This week in Nashville's history mother, Laura, who lived in the rural State Road district northwest of Nashville, near where Amber had once taught school. “She had been kind of sweet on Orl, back home,” added her son Don. The letter, which he includ­ ed in the family history, was given to him by Mrs. Helen Butler of rural Nashville, daughter of the late Orl Everett. Lawton, Oklahoma Ft. Sill Branch Hospital Post Aviation Field Aug. 1, 1918 Amber Z. Cruso, schoolteacher turned nurse, was one of the first nurses in Michigan to enlist in the Ar­ my after the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917. Called to active service the following year, she was sent to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. The sights and sound of that place and era made an impression on the young rural Nashville lady, and she conveyed those feelings in letters home. In this week, marking the 70th anniversary of the ar­ mistice ending World War I, we will take a look at a letter from an Army nurse sent to friends back home in 1918. It was written by Amber Zella Cruso, born in Nashville in 1887. She was to become one of the first nurses in Michigan to go into the Army after the United States declared war on Germany in 1917. That was the same year Amber completed a three-year registered nurse’s training course at University of Michigan Hospital at Ann Ar­ bor. Miss Cruso received her diploma in August 1917, at age 30, and immediately sign­ ed up for the Reserve Army Nurse Corp. “World War 1 was in full tilt and America had just gone into the battlefront,” observ­ ed her son, Don Reid of Hastings, in a recently com­ plied family history. “Our adventuress was ready for the fray.” Amber, the only daughter of Charles Cruso and the former Florence (“Flora”) McGraw of Nashville, had spent most ot her girlhood days in Quimby, where the family located when she was still a baby. After attending rural school there. Amber continued her education at Hastings High and then, after deciding to becomme a teacher, enrolled at the Barry County Normal. She graduated in 1906 with a three-year teaching cer­ tificate which was later renewed, and for which she took further studies at what is now Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Miss Cruso taught six years in Barry County schools before deciding to switch careers and entering nurse’s training at the University of Michigan. Returning home in 1917 with her nursing diploma, Amber secured work at the Hastings hospital, then located in the historic Striker house on the northeast comer of Green and Jefferson streets. She resided with her parents, who had moved into Hastings from Quimby to be near Mr. Cruso’s ailing step­ father, John J. Miller. On June 10, 1918, Amber was finally called to active service as an Army nurse. She took the oath of office nine days later and was sent to Fort Sill, near Lawton, Okla. At that Army base, ’’they had artillery, observation balloons, and all the things that go with actual war, hospitals,, nurses and, of course, rommance,” noted her son in his fammily saga. It was at Ft. Sill that Amber would eventually meet her future husband, Lt. Theodore S. K. Reid, a Texas-born Ar­ my Airman, who was a test pilot and flight instructor at the Oklahoma base. But that is another chapter! Today’s story is of a letter Amber wrote from Ft. Sill to friends, Orl Everett and his Dear Orl & Mother, Sure have thought of you often, but have been too busy to write before now, but just must write you a few thoughts this afternoon. It’s only about 106 degrees here today, so I’ve had a little more “pep” than usual, but when it crawls up to 110 degrees, and it often does, I sit in the bathtub and wish it would cool off a little. It’s no hotter here at 110 degrees than in Michigan at 96 degrees as the air is more dry and the ever-present breeze cools you off quicker. The sun is hot, yea, very hot, and it bums into the sands of this field something fierce. No shade trees on our field and none nearer than a mile, so we content ourselves with a bath, light clothes and hard work. Nights are cool after about 11 o’clock and we sleep until 6 a.m. Only working seven hours a day, so it’s not all that bad. Our camp is situated beautifully on a high plateau and very, very clean. All the buildings are white and they sure look good to us after visiting other camps. Two other camps within a mile of us are not nearly so nice. The aviation branch is considered the best of any department in the service and it’s sure nice here. I’m crazy about camp life, and I only wish I’d enlisted a year earlier. “Ships” fly from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m., so they are not new sights to me by now, tho’ I admit I did a good bit of sky­ gazing the first few weeks here. The ships, or airplanes are wonderful, and the pilots and observers who drive and ride them, do wonderful stunts and remarkable work. The observation planes direct the artillery fire from the other camp, and the roar of cannon is heard all day, besides the infantry firing. I’m anxious to fly, but so far no one has offered to take me. This is because no one is allowed to fly except the of­ ficers, so I guess I’ll never get the chance unless I dress as an officer and get smuggled in. Ha, Ha! The Witchita mountains are in the distance, about 14 miles away, and are beautiful, most- The "big sausage balloons," as Miss Cruso described them, were about 90 feet long and were tethered by steel cables. She found herself gazing at these and other aircraft which frequented the skies over Ft. Sill. "It's wonderful to be a nurse in a camp like this," she wrote, "but I’d rather be a man and do the flying. This photo was supplied by her son, Don Reid, who included it in a recently com- piled family history. ly red rock with spots ofgreen foliage of oak shrubs and moss. No pretty green grass that I have been able to see in this country, only weeds and sunflowers, which grow everywhere in the dust and dirt. We have terrible sand­ storms, which come up without a minute’s warning and last for hours - fills every eye and tooth with grit and becomes more noticeable after we have cleaned our rooms and mopped, of course. No use to dust in this place so we don’t. Can’t sit in a chair tho’ without dusting it, either with a duster or with our skirts. Ha, Ha! Your nurse is a dietician, if you happen to know what that is. In other words, I am in charge of all the diets of the patients in the hospital, and a very busy person I am - can hardly find work to keep me busy six hours a day and we only work seven. I like the work very much as I am in the kitchen and get everything good to eat that there is here. The cooks (all men) are all madly in love with me, so the other nurses say, so I’ve got it easy - anyhow, laying all jok­ ing aside, I’ve their good will I know and that is what makes the job a snap, for me. Our hospital is being enlarged and will be very nice when done. Now we have about 30 patients in the hospital and 40 more in tents on the outside. There are 12 nurses here with one more coming. Eight of them are from Michigan and seven trained at Ann Arbor where I did. Another nurse and I have captured two nice boys from Aviation, and one has a Ford car to drive when he wants to, so we see the surrounding country about twice a week. It’s so good to get away from the hospital and camp for a few hours. Believe it. The big sausage balloons here are pictures and I always gaze when I see one going up or coming into the hangers or housing made for them. They are about 90 feet long and are teethered by steel cables wound on motorized drums, which let the balloons up or pull them down. Radio com­ munications is carried on ex­ tensively all being wireless transmission. Plane to ground and balloon to ground com­ munication. It’s wonderful to be a nurse in a camp like this, but I’d rather be a man and do the flying. Every man I talk to is most anxious to “Go over,” and can hardly wait till his orders come. A large number of the men here are officers who are neaming the end oftheir train­ ing and a most impressive sight as they line up and march to classes all times of day, as many as 150 in a col­ umn. Two Sundays in a row the whole field was in review and a wonderful sight, as col­ umn after column passed before the reviewing officers for inspection. I sure hope this war will be over by the end of the year at least, but no one knows. So many lives are being given for the devilish work of the Ger­ mans. But until the war ends you’ll find me in camp, doing my little bit as best I can and I know all you dear people who are at home tilling the fields are doing just as much as we are in the active service. Sure would enjoy the ham­ mock at your home, eating onions and a good old homecooked meal by your mother, Orl. But, for the present, I’m content to give up the pleasures of home and dig in to do my bit. I suppose you’re eating ap­ ples and sweetcorn and if so eat some for me, for nary an apple or corn on the cob is to be found around here, but we have good eats, so I’m not complaining, just thinking. I’m not signed up for foreign duty, as my mother and Mr.(Burton) Perry won’t give their consent. Mother especially thinks I ought not to go. She lost one child at age 3 and sure don’t want to lose me, as I’m the last and only. The stationary I’m using is given free to all soldiers and nurses and we are proud to use it, for if any organization is doing good for the camps, it is the YMCA. So help the loyalty league at home and that saves our men. The enter­ tainment given by the YMCA for the boys is clean and helps many a man from carousing around in places where they get in trouble. We girls attend the movies and Sunday ser­ vices and the men seem to ap­ preciate our presence. Well, my dears, it’s work time and I’m so wet with drops of perspiration that I look like a “dewdrop.” Do write when you feel like it, I’d sure be glad. My love to you both, Amber Z. Cruso Every man Miss Cruso talked to at Ft. Sill was most anxious to "Go over," she noted. All eagerly awaited orders forr overseas duty. This group of American serv'cemen in France during World War I is unidentified, except for Hugh Reynolds of Nashville who is third from left in second row from front. The photo is loaned by Dorothy (Hummel) Martich of Battle Creek. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 5 Veterans Day celebration planned Continued fror> Ifont page I XiS; flku *’Wt, •> «?«<I" t*'•*j4 sj HijL' n n*-^ip bdojjli pht i fccs dks’soring dksJhtnu^ FM » H«a-I ffl M fl M M**u*i I. *• nqa®Lfcs Lw •p iij.t**i*n I ?* {R ta ®n w.&ismijin '■•W alnttnij k, iFmk hs^i W' ® MfetDilitt Esdiiap ■oik si.irifaja SJ11E sttgmfe fta» sdtWlik sbr Imh' Im ib k > ai tamuii tlarf HBipahii Slud’ rttosta BI1K* MMBilfcl nitres Mhito dtad- antAfai s psi iiimsblb naaHtW- miEEl® aiilr H^1'1 ifejjai Beai r^1 ton So asflW Sdki . uak atStf* tlcaadl *! montville is a 20-year veteran of the Navy who served in the Korean War. He served aboard the Helena, a heavy cruiser in 1952 and 1953. The ship sail­ ed out of the U-shaped Wansan Harbor. “But the North Koreans had gun emplacements on the two points of the U. They kept trapping smalle.r ships,' destroyers, tankers and supply ships. Then they called for help. Once the heavy cruisers showed up, the North Koreans quieted down fast,” Wood­ bury recalled. “But the thing I remember most about it was that we seemed to have some of the same problems at home dur­ ing the Korean War as we did during Vietnam,” he said. Woodbury also served aboard the Eldorado in 1968 and in Danang during the Vietnam war. “We had what I call traitors on college campuses scream­ ing that we had no business in Korea, that it was a only a civil war. There are people who always sympathize with the country who is trying to gain territory by taking it away from free or weaker people,” he said. “Some South Koreans displayed the same attitude toward America’s role in the free world at the Olympics. They say they don’t like our tactics, but they like our money, our foreign aid and technical assistance,” Wood­ bury said. “And our men in the Demilitarized Zone,” Halstead added. “I think we’ve got to hold the line somewhere or the world will end up like it was in WWII or worse. The pro­ testers and sympathizers kept the pressure on back then and let the Germans go until they had conquered most of Europe,” Woodbury said. “We didn’t do a thing until the Germans sunk an American ship in the Atlantic, and we ended up losing a hell of a lot more men and free people in Europe than would have been lost if we held the Germans in check,” he added. “We tried to hold the line against the communists in Korea, and the sympathizers protested us out of that war.” “So what happened. The Foster worked on this B17 in Lydda, Palestine. Korean War ended, and the communists figured they’d won because we weren’t allowed to whip them. So they marched right over to Southeast Asia and went to work in Vietnam, and their friends here in the states back them up again while our guys are getting killed,” Wood­ bury complained. Wayne Foster of Vermont­ ville served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Foster served as an armorer with the Ninth Bomb Squadron of the 7TH Bom­ bardment Group. He was resposible for the armament on B17’s and B24’s. He checked loaded and took care of the guns, bombs and ammunition on the planes. Foster was on board a troop ship and just crossed the equator the day before the Japanese attacked Pearl Har­ bor Dec. 7, 1941. ‘‘We assembled P40 fighters and A24 dive bombers in Perth for two and a half months before we were given orders for Java,” he said. “But the Lexington or the Saratoga was sunk, so we didn’t go.” “So the next day they sent us to Karachi, India,” Foster Officers of the Vermontville Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, (left to right) Charles Woodbury, Bill Martin, Roger Grasman and Dick Halstead, get together Sunday night to plan Veteran's Day ceremonies. Korean War veteran Charles Woodbury. ----- ADULTS LEARN TO READ CallMaple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 One of the helicopters Halstead in which was shot down in Vietnam. «si^ Vietnam veteran Dick Halstead. said. “We pulled our first raid on April 1, 1942. It was a big formation. There were only four B17’s. We flew to Assanol and loaded English bombs,” Foster recalled. “We bombed Rangoon that day. There were no American losses except for the plane Major Kaiser lost by over­ shooting the field, but there were no injuries,” he added. “In July of ‘42 we went to Palestine and bombed Bengazi and Tobruk,” Foster said. “Then in October they split the outfit up. Some guys went to Africa and some of us went back to India,” he added. “The first raid out of India was on Akyab with B17’s. There were also more raid on Rangoon, and we bombed the Japs in Burma all the time.” “We also laid mines in Thailand, but when they min­ ed Bangkok Harbor, we never flew in formation; only one plane went in at a time,” Foster said. “I left the outfit in Daka, India in November of ‘45 and was discharched in December,” he added. The Fosters correspond with about 75 members and widows of men from the unit. The 7TH Bombardment Group was the only heavy bomber group that par­ ticipated from day one until the end of WWII, and the Fosters have traveled to many reunions throughout the country. WWII veteran Wayne Foster. Walk-Ins Welcome for TANNING s3®° per visit One Month Unlimited TANNING SPECIAL ... $35 Save on TONING Packages •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters■ : 2 BINGO : MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■« NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - 726-0330 - �■e Maple Volley Newt, Na*hv<lle, Tuesday. November 8. 1988 — Page 6 Lions return with 7-0 shutout of Jonesville in playoffs Continued from front page attention of the crowd, and head coach Mittelstaedt. assis­ tant coach Gary St. Onge and team captain Cody Mattson offer a few brief words of in­ spiration and encouragement to the assembled Maple Valley faithful. The football players heft a big, old outhouse onto the pyre, and things begin to hap­ pen spontaneously. The band strikes up the Maple Valley fight song and the cheerleaders and team members fire up an enthusiastic crowd. The band plays on. The donuts disappear, and gallons of apple cider and hot chocolate are consumed. The cheering reaches a deafening crescendo and the bonfire blazes like a beacon high into the night. Maple Valley team and school spirit soar as high or higher. Lion fever blazes like an inferno. -Friday, 10:30 a.m.: It is a cold and damp morn­ ing. The gunmetal gray clouds are foreboding and heavy with rain. The last embers of the bonfire have gone out, and the earth behind the school is already cold. Mittelstaedt breaks the bad news he has known for nearly a week. “Starting quarterback and defensive safety Matt Forell (who also runs back kickoffs and punts) will not even suit up for the game. He has mononucleosis,’’ the coach says. “Offensive tackle Scott Furlong is sick, and halfback Cody Mattson has a pulled leg muscle, but both are expected to play,” he adds. Mittelstaedt quickly points out that his team wasn’t devasted, though. “We’ve got a lot of good players who can fill in. We’re going to Jonesville to win tonight,” he says. He wouldn’t say who was The MV Marching Band pours onto the field at halftime in Jonesville. Drum major Stephani Whitmore displays a Lions determination and defiance of adversity in the pour­ ing rain. going to replace Forell at quarterback in the starting lineup, though. “We’ve brought up about ten players from the jayvee team to help in practice and in case of injuries. We’ll be suiting up 39 players tonight,” he adds. Mittelstaedt also expresses his concern that Jonesville was unbeaten and that its of­ fense had “averaged around 39 points per game this season.” “They have a running back, Todd Reitzel, who has rushed for over 1,400 yards that we are going to have to contain, too,” he said. -Friday', 4:25p.m.: A November storm is brew­ ing in Maple Valley. There is no fire, no smoke, as a cold, winter wind scatters the ashes from the bonfire behind the school and sweeps away the remnants and dying echoes of fight songs and cheers. School is out. The Lions are milling quiet­ ly about the school. Some are finishing up the packing of pads, helmets and uniforms. Some are resting in the darkened auditorium. No one is talking. The Lions cheerleaders try to stir the soggy MV fans in Jonesville. Mittelstaedt is sitting in the back of the cathedral-like, dark and silent room. He ap­ pears to be lost in thought, meditating, brooding. Only a look of intensity and deter­ mination in his eyes belies his calm, almost casual posture. The rest ofthe players begin to drift across the hall, out of The Lions practice their victory huddle on Thursday night. the gym and into the auditorium. A player drops his gear in the hallway. It hits the floor, and a dull, hollow sound echoes in the empty corridors. A sullen lethargy seems to permeate the atmosphere in­ side and out of the Maple Valley High School. -Friday, 4:30 p.m.: Mittelstaedt turns on the lights in the auditorium. The players jump to their feet noisily as if charged with the electricity. “We’ve got a big, fine group of seniors who talked a lot about having a good season and maybe making the ' 1-517-852-0940 playoffs this year. We did,” he says quietly. “There are only 16 teams left in the state who are going to play football in the tourna­ ment. You could say that we’re one of the winners.” “But just getting into the playoffs is not enough. We’re going to Jonesville tonight to represent Maple Valley, and I want you to know that you are as good as any team around.” Mittelstaedt tells his players. “We’re going to Jonesville to find who’s best tonight, and I want us to give the best that Maple Valley has to offer. I Continued bn page 7 • Nashville ~ FALL EXTRAVAGANZA New Sets Nails . . 1 Month Unlimited Tanning... 1 Month Unlimited Toning ... Sidelined with mononucleosis. Lion quarterback Matt Forell said, "I wish I was out there." ,.$3500 ... $Q^9K <900 ... SKJfjtvOO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 8, 1988 — Page 7 Maple Valley community 'rallies' around Lions The MV fans stand behind the sign extolling 'Paw Power' as the Lions display it on the field. Head Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt talks to the wary Lions before leaving for Jonesville. He tells them, "just getting to the playoffs is not enough. I think you can win." M.V. shuts out Jonesville 7-0 in playoffs Continued from page 6 I ini fc lbw top taifi liikiUtoR ilkap let fa <d if OTjaig j utat "to SR1' iikH I (fflllif 5 fflllife'M1 *e'M'1 j i: lk “fiS afnSif Mkisnr’ think that will be good enough to win.” "Just remember how we do things. Work hard, and we'll be in good shape," he con­ tinues. "Don't be in­ timidated. Don't think we can’t win. Don’t get down if we fall behind. We can come back." can they if we get ahead.Don’t let it happen." Mittelstaedt says as he paces the floor. “The team that is going to win tonight is the team that blocks, tackles and hits the hardest. The team that is go­ ing to win tonight is the team who wants it the most," he says. “Everyone of you has a point where you can reach down inside yourselves and play good, play your best. Find it now because it will be too late to look for it tomorrow.” Mittelstaedt adds some remarks about sportsmanship and having a good time. He mumbles something about los­ ing being a part ofhigh school football and he announces that junior punter Dave Pasche will make his first career start as the Lions’ quarterback before turning the floor over to his coaching staff, which announces the rest of the lineup. Friday, 4:45 p.m.: The wind whistling through the trees carries the roar of Lions as they board the buses for Jonesville, and the storm breaks in Maple Valley. Friday, 7:45: Mattson has put the Lions on top for good. The Maple Valley defense has already begun to dampen their hot regional opponents. The Lions are showing themselves to be the more steady and sure-footed outfit as they slug it Out in a steady downpour with the Comets on a 100-yard patch of soaked and muddy earth in the largely defensive battle. At one point in the third quarter, the Lions drive through the mud and rain and a stubborn Jonesville defense to the two-yard line. The Comets hold, and the Lions turn the ball over on downs. 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Throughout the game, the entire Maple Valley organiza­ tion decisively demonstrates “who wanted to win the game the most” by hitting hard, by taking the hard hits and hard breaks, by not getting down and staying down, by getting up again and again and prov­ ing Mittelstaedt right and by showing the rest of the state who cared to take note that the Maple Valley Lions are “good enough to win.” -Friday, 9:45p.m.: The Lions have contained Reitzel and extinguished the Comets’ season-blazing of­ fense, leaving a good, solid Jonesville ball club, like a comet, to contemplate its return to the field of regional champions in another year— perhaps next year, All comets are evidently not as predic­ table as Haley’s. Neither is the storm that continues to rage in Maple Valley. This is not to mention the by Mark LaRose The entire communities of families, friends and fans who Nashville and Vermontville faithfully turn out for all the have gone the extra mile lately games and rallies. “For five or six years the to show they love their Lions. There are the Josephs of Lions didn’t even have the Carl’s Supermarket in financial support of the Nashville selling hot dogs and school, it came exclusively making private contributions from the community,’’ to the Athletic Boosters. Harold Stewart of Vermont­ There is Cyle Cornish ofVer­ ville said. “The community kept up montville donating his time and equipment to print MV all the sports programs at the Touchdown Hankies to be school, and it is still doing an sold to pay for refreshments at excellent job of supporting the pep rallies. 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The win, which ups the Lions’ record to 9-1 and in- Maple Valley's Cody Mattson grinds out part of his 101 rushing yards in the Lions' 7-0 win over Jonesville last Friday. creases their winning streak to four, propels the team into a second round game against unbeaten DeWitt this Friday at Hillsdale College Stadium. The game’s only touchdown was recorded on a seven-yard run by Cody Mattson midway through the first period. Mike Everett booted the extra point. Mattson’s run followed a Jonesville fumble at the twoyard line. An illegal pro­ cedure call on first down mov­ ed the ball back to the seven where Mattson, who gained 101 yards on 21 carries, bull­ ed over with the game­ winner. The contest was played in a constant downpour which quickly turned the field into a quagmire and all but shut down the two teams’ offenses. Maple Valley finished with a total of 158 yards, all on the ground. Jonesville (9-1) ground out just 45 rushing yards on 33 attempts while hitting just l-of-7 passes for another 15 yards. The teams combined for a mere 13 first downs, seven by the Lions. Turnovers were as common as mud puddles with the Lions losing a season-high five fumbles. Jonesville suffered four fumbles and two interceptions. Despite the Lions’ reputa­ tion for being heavily slanted the running game, Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said the awful condi­ tions were no advantage for his team. “The rainy, muddy condi­ tions affected both teams,” he 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Call 9 to 5:30 Daily said. “We just came out and played good defense, and even without the rain we would have done okay. “It was our best defensive game of the year.” It was the Lion defense that thwarted Jonesville at nearly every turn. The Comets’ best chance to score came in the second quarter when they had a first down at the Lion 13. But the Lions’ Drew Pixley sacked Jonesville quarterback Kevin Kinnally for a 13-yard loss on fourth down. The Comets then regained possession at the Lion 20 after a fumble, but three running plays and an incomplete pass left Jonesville right where they started. Jonesville’s slumbering of­ fense briefly flared in the fourth quarter when it moved to the Lion 38. But a broken play, a pair of incomplete passes and a seven-yard gain were all the Comets could muster. The defensive standouts were numerous for Maple Valley, which had allowed a paltry 9.4 points per game coming into the contest. Sean Bitgood, who recovered two fumbles, led the Lions with 11 tackles. Greg Flower added nine tackles while Cody Matt­ son and Brandon Roscoe stop­ ped Jonesville drives with interceptions. Sweet ‘n’ How Good Vermontville, Michigan — Phone 726-0652 HOLIDAY SPECIALS:S 10* Off PER LB ON ALL CANDY KOTE WAFERS R fw Stop in and see Christmas boxes and in-store specials! �Continued from page 7 play their hearts out every week,” Stewart said. Stewart’s son, Kevin, is a running back and outside linebacker for the Lions. He also coached about 12 of the other seniors presently playing for the Lions when they played Rocket football as fifth through eigth graders in Vermontville, so he has a pretty good idea of what this team is made of and is capable of doing. “They have always been winners. They’ve always been able to produce the big plays offensively and defensively. They instinctively know how to be in the right place at the right time,” he said. “As far as the Jonesville game is concerned, I think the inclement weather may have favored us a little, but I think the outcome would have been the same no matter what,” he added. “This is a bunch that knows how to rise to the occasion. No matter how good DeWitt is the Lions will rise to that level." “Coach Mittelstaedt got them up for the Jonesville game, and he’ll have them up next week. Although I’d like to see a little more innovative offense, he has done an ex­ cellent job. He’s winning the games,” Stewart said. Gerald Cole who coached the offensive squad of the Vermontville Rocket team concurred with Stewart. “Whenever these kids have been faced with a big The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 8. 1988 — Page 9 challenge, they always seemed to step right up and meet it,” Cole said. “This has never been a really big bunch of kids. They just use teamwork. They know their roles and play well together,” he added. “The DeWitt game may be a little tougher. They run the option and will put a lot of pressure on the defensive ends and backs.” “But I always told them to pull up their socks and tighten their chin straps, and I know we’ve got kids who can do it and win,” Cole said. “This is where they always wanted to be, and I don’t see them letting down. They’re capable of giving DeWitt a real run for the money,” he added. “We won’t have to worry about mud- playing on the astroturf in Hillsdale next week. And although when they went to the playoffs there last year, they seemed to be a little in awe of it. This year I think they know what to look for and what to expect. Maybe it will be DeWitt’s turn to be overawed,” Cole said. Cylc Cornish whose brother, Cevin, is a defensive tackle for the Lions, is a big fan of the team who has only missed one game this year. “I thought the weather was pretty crummy Friday night, and it’s hard to tell about a team from another area, but I don’t think there’s a Class C team we can’t beat when there’s sloppy field condi­ tions,” he said. “The fact that this team is geared to a non-passing of­ fense and defenses best against a non-passing offense makes inclement weather and a muddy field favor the Lions,” Cornish said. “But when it comes down to it, I don’t think playing on astroturf will make much of a difference. This is a team whose time has come.” “I think one of the biggest reasons this is such a fine team is because of all the support it gets from the community,” Cornish said. “At a lot of high schools, the kids come home from their games and their parents and people ask ‘who won?’ In Maple Valley they don’t have to ask, they were there.” “We usually have more kids in our marching band than other teams have fans in the stands,” Cornish added. The Maple Valley com­ munity already has made plans and secured permission The MV Band stikes up the fight song, to hold another pep rally this There have already been two of these festive events in Maple one celebrate winning the league championship and one to get ready for. the regional semifinals. A pep rally to celebrate the Jonesville victory and to prepare for the Lions’ upcom­ ing battle with the DeWitt Panthers will be held behind the high school at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The public is welcome to attend. Once again, there will be a vote to Re-elect SCHONDELMAYER Barry county Register off Deeds REPUBLICAN TUGS., NOV. 8 — CLEARANCE — FREEZERS: Admiral Upright, 16.5 cu. ft., $150; 15 cu. ft , $125; 7.5 cu. ft. apt. size, $85; Coronado frost free refrigerator, 14 cu. ft., $150; McCulloch chain saws, $55 and up; Ashley woodstove, $150; Franklin stove, $75; Forester woodstove, $75; Gamble's self-propelled snowblower 5 hp. $100; Yamaha 400 dirt bike, $100. runs excellent. *®«l lityjw BEAR'S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 bonfire and free refreshments: donuts, hot chocolate and ap­ ple cider. The coaching staff and the Lions will be there. The Maple Valley High School Marching Band and Cheerleaders will excite and incite the crowd. The Maple Valley faithful will be there. Everybody else may as well be there to show support for the Lions, too. Sandie Furlong dishes out the refreshments at Thursday's pep rally. 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The theme was “4-H Was Great '88”. Special guests were Eaton County Commissioners Edgar Fleetham and Harlan MacDowell, State Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald, Extension Regional Supervisor Joe Lessard, and Eaton County Farm Bureau Representative Harold Maurer. The banquet honored friends of 4-H and volunteer leaders for their service to the Eaton County 4-H Program and recognized outstanding 4-H teens. Special club awards were also presented. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Honored as 1988 “Friends of 4-H” and presented pla­ ques in recognition of their service to 4-H were Bellevue Conservation Club, Gale Briggs, Inc of Charlotte, Dr. Lynn Weaver of Old Orchard Veterinary Service in Charlotte and the Meadowview School of Eaton Intermediate. Two new groups were recognized for their support. The first was a group of people who were selected as “Outstanding 4-H Alumni.” They were John Locke, Fred Dixon, Claire Brunton, Joyce Haigh and Pat Langmaack. The second group was families who have hosted farm tours for four or more years for the “Rural Life . . . Past and Present” classroom project. They were Dan and Joan Haigh, Don and Gloria Wetzel, Jack and Marian Tir­ rell, Duane and Pat Tirrell, Keith and Jan Tirrell, Dave and Jo Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. James Ballard, and Howard, Dorothy and Wendy Hisler. Fifty-four leaders com­ pleted their first year of 4-H leadership during the past year. Those present were recognized. Twenty adult leaders com- Open House ...for two retiring Vermontville Township Officials ... Jane Thrun... 25 years Treasurer Harold Cook... 14 years Trustee Saturday, November 19 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Vermontville Methodist Church MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate pleted their fifth year of leadership. They were Mona Ellard, Julie McKeever, Kim Buck. Jean Creyts, and Sandy Pifer of Charlotte; Elaine Shegitz of Dimondale; Wesley Allen and Deb VanAken of Eaton Rapids; Yvonne Roll of Mulliken; Donald Kenyon and Janice Wilford of Sunfield; Denise Pfiester and Cynthia Miller of Bellevue; Kathy and James Pion of Olivet; Robert Harms, Gary Thompson, Deborah Williams and Lynne Cripe of Vermontville; and Alice Ed­ wards of Grand Ledge. Each received the Silver Clover Award. Ten leaders completed 10 years of leadership. Those who earned the Gold Clover Award were Jan Boardman, Gloria Pennington, Perry School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Nov. 14 *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, *Tuna & noodle casserole, pears, bread and butter, cookies, green beans. Tuesday, Nov. 15 *Salad, *Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 16 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, *Corn dog, green beans, fruit cocktail. Thursday, Nov. 1-7 ♦Salad, *Taco’s lettuce/cheese *Peanut butter sandwich, corn, apple. Friday, Nov. 18 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, *Tuna sandwich, french fries, peaches. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole - milk is served with each meal. MEMBERS OF BARRY1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR’ Homer Winegar, GRI Broker (Graduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING opportunities JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR . Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT ................................852-1740 NASHVILLE ■ WITH NEW DECK ■ $22,500 - 3 bedrooms, many newer improvements! Good starter home. Would trade equity for lake property in Six Lakes area. (N-259) JUST LISTED - 4 bedroom home, in Nashville, good location, nice corner lot, pleasant home with large rooms for "family living". Stove & refrigerator included. Call Warren. (N-293) 5 ACRES WITH THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE just outside Nashville village limits. k (VL-287) DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST HUBERT DENNIS GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,700! NASHVILLE - 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY ’’ east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) VACANT LAND GO HUNTING ON YOUR OWN PROP­ ERTY! 24 acres with creek bordering the whole back side & partially wooded. Property has been "perked". 11 acres is alfalfa. Land contract terms. (VL-291) Vance, and David Gilding of Charlotte; Mabel Kreischer, Shirley Wager and Zola Sipes of Eaton Rapids; Steve Thelen of Olivet; Ella Campbell of Sunfield; and Kathy Thomp­ son of Vermontville. Four leaders honored were those who had given more than 20 years of leadership and service to the 4-H pro­ gram. Larry Haigh of Bellevue was honored for 20 years of service and received the Diamond Award. Mar­ jorie Southworth of Mulliken and Pat Murphy of Olivet were honored for 25 years of service and were presented the Emerald Clover Award. Conwell Holben of Lansing was honored for 40 years of service and received the Dia­ mond Clover Award. Michigan Farm Bureau and 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 PRICE REDUCED!! NASHVILLE MODULAR HOME Almost new", has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, one car garage, on village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) NEW FARM LISTING ■ 80 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM - 6 room, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, plus 24x48 hog barn & 36x48 basement barn on blacktop road, natural gas utilities. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-294) 12 ACRES FOR $9,500 or up to 24 acres available. Rolling, nearly all tillable. Maple Val­ ley Schools. Land contract terms. (VL-252) 21 ACRES (APPROX.) - Partly wooded, borders creek, some red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building site and good hunting area. (VL-292) Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Nov. 14 Hot dogs, tater tots, peas, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Pizza, corn, peanut butter sdw. peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Sloppy joe’s, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, applesauce. Thursday, Nov. 17 Hamburger, green beans, potato chips, birthday cake. Friday, Nov. 18 Corn dog, pickles, peas, mix fruit, cookie. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school u lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin , sex or handicap. Fuller St. Monday, Nov. 14 Scalloped potatoes with cheese, green beans, meat sand. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Goulash, peas, peaches, sugar cinnamon topping on biscuit. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Chicken nuggets, barbeque dip, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, butter sandwich, cheese. Thursday, Nov. 17 Pizza, mixed vegetables, applesauce. Friday, Nov. 18 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, peaches, tuna sand­ wich, cookie. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Dow Chemical, U.S.A., sponsor the leader awards throughout the state. Outstanding Leader awards were presented to Shirley Wager of Eaton Rapids; Herb and Marguerite McCarrick of Eaton Rapids; Karen Haigh of Bellevue; and Pat Langmaack of Charlotte. Britt Mott and Rob Roush of Olivet, Lorin Lewis of Charlotte, and Christine Gardner from Vermontville were awarded the national “I Dare You” award. Eleven older teens also received the Michigan 4-H Key Club Award. They were Amy and Christopher Langmaack, and-Cheryl Lilly of Charlotte; Rachael Green­ man and Matthew Pion of Olivet; Lachelle Haigh of Bellevue; Shawnda Lott, Amber Mead and Denise Keefer of Milliken; Steven Janecke of Eaton Rapids; and Cheryl Van Houten of Sun­ field. These awards were recognize outstanding members who have been ac­ tive in 4-H. Eight 4-H’ers were nominated for the 1988 Outstanding Teen Leader awards. Becca Wilford and Cheryl Van Houten of Sun­ field; Heather Batterson of Bellevue; Sheri Day of Olivet; Denise Keefer and Greg Sivyer of Mulliken; Chad Burt and Barbara Portt of Charlotte. Selected as Outstanding Teen Leaders were Sheri Day, Chad Burt, Barbara Portt and Greg Sivyer. Special club awards also were presented at the banquet. The Country Kids 4-H Club, Feed Fetchers 4-H Club, and Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club received Club Com­ munity Service Awards. Club Recreation Awards were presented to the Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club and the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club. The clubs who served on the Leader Banquet Planning Committee were AldrichPartlow, Barnstormers, Ben­ ton Variety, Busy B Sewers & Crafters, Delta Riders, Dou­ ble M Riders, Eaton Equestrains, Golddiggers, Lucky Suns, Northeast Eaton, Rough Riders, Shiloh Country and Sunny Crest Riders. Obituaries, continued from page 3 Martha Jean (Cook) LaMar REDMOND, WASHING­ TON - Martha Jean (Cook) LaMar, 36, of Redmond, Washington and formerly of Hastings died Wednesday, November 2, 1988 in Seattle, Washington as the result of injuries sustained in an auto­ mobile accident. Ms. LaMar was bom on December?, 1951 in Hastings, the daughter of Marshall and Margret (Nelson) Cook. She was raised in Hastings and attended schools there. She graduated in 1970 from Hast­ ings High School and went on to attend the University of Michigan, receiving her Asso­ ciate Degree in Science from Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. She was a licensed Ultra Sound Technician for hospitals in the Seattle, Washington area before joining Allied Techni­ cal Laboratories of Bothell, Washington as an Ultra Sound Instructor. She subsequently was a sales representative in Cardiology Ultra Sound Equipment and was recently assigned as Clinical Market Analyst for Cardiology. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Ms. LaMar is survived by her parents, Marshall and Margret Cook of Wall Lake, Delton; one brother, Douglas Cook of Caledonia;’ three sisters, Karen Jones of Berrien Springs, Barbara Case and Julie Gray of Hastings; pater­ nal grandmother, Mrs. Flor­ ence Cook of Grand Rapids and special friend, John Dixon of Redmond, Washington. Funeral serivces were held Monday, November 7, at the Hastings First United Method­ ist Church with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disadvan­ taged Children’s Organiza­ tions of one’s choice or Pennock Hospital’s Ultra Sound Department. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Hair Styling for the ... Holidays at ... Walk-ins Welcome "The Mirrors image" .JLiie wiiaolz iiuaae.. Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 11 Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board Meeting November 2, 1988 — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, S. Bishop, Bill Wilson and Orvin Moore. Treasurers report showed General Fund Balance of $74,300.22; Block Grant Balance $4530.14; Fire Voted Balance, $16,450.03; Amb. Voted Balance $40,169.38; Township Improvement Balance $44,872.42; Cemetery Perp. Care $216.82 #2 $26.09. Bills approved: w? V; ' . Rfe 1’ ’1’’uj’•(k•.(k 11CV S» CSt»W S CStW kJL’Mtc11* Sxsi i^.. ^ w; f)8$ ••••.■ 1*1* *^b S2*<h *<h Maple Valley News... $19.60 C.F.C........................... $99.74 Consumers Power..... .$78.38 J.W. Cooley............... .59.83 Forest J. Foley.......... 401.66 J.W. Cooley............... .619.22 Robert Frolich........... .395.84 J.W. Cooley............... .619.22 J. Jarvie.................... .494.00 I. Pixley.................... .446.21 Fund Balance............. .125.00 Marshall & Swift........ ..46.00 Marshall & Swift....... .395.00 The Reminder............ ..39.60 Village of Nashville.. ..14.02 Hastings City Bank.. .595.97 Cemetery Perp. Care 25.00 Community Development Block Grant................ 500.00 Michigan Bell............. ..29.79 Doubleday Bros. & Co ..64.58 Junta Jarvie............... ..58.87 Stamped Envelope Agency ......................................... 136.90 Community Development Block Grant Bills: Maple Valley News 18.62 Cheryl Storey Barth... 1409.80 Hastings City Bank ..648.40 Webco Carpentry.. 1451.00 Webco Carpentry.. 4463.00 Correspondence: Notice received that Pummell's small claims tax tribunal appeal has been dismissed. Tentative Sales ratio analysis. State Tax Comm, in regards to local assessing defeciencies, Bonding and Officials, and workshop. Bonding will be provided by Michigan Township Participating Plan for Castleton Twp. officials. Supervisor Cooley appointed Sharon Bishop to seek bids and select company to clean carpet in Township Hall. Discussion regarding Great Lakes Appraisal meeting November 10. To request to be sent the Barry County Road Commission to Credit Castleton Township's account for next years road work with the $1000.00 they omitted this year; with action to be taken after the snow season regarding snow removal contribution. . ^imtQ *® ^mbam g ’tfWH fWH *» Rattan ta ■•■MBtaftn fa felitalfa ia ikiaMrtfe gp^ xCBtiGtadiijit j MwiW,Mta iiaite. . taiMKli "• fetei'.ii ._ izisIaB • * iWiihMl * — NOTICE — There will be no parking on village streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Any person in violation of Village Ordinance 1A is subject to a traffic violation and vehicle will be towed away at owners expense. ■® JlKtClltate! jatsitW £■li’®- I*™ irt'ztf Monday, November 14, 1988 — 7:00 p.m. Kay Hartzler, Community School Director, will make a presentation regarding community school activities. Approval of a maternity leave of absence for High School teacher Shannon Fineout. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Gor­ don Swinson as ninth grade boys basketball coach. Athletic Director Ed Sampson will be making a recommendation at the meeting November 14th regarding a new ninth grade basketball coach. Report by High School Counselor Ward Rooks regarding Project Close-Up. Approval of the senior trip format as presented by advisor Ward Rooks. Approval of a revision in the school calendar which would result in school not being scheduled to be in session Monday, January 2, 1989 and school would be scheduled to be in session Friday, February 17, 1989. Approval of the following coaches as recom­ mended by Athletic Director Ed Sampson. 7th Grade Boys Basketball, Wallace Clay; Varsity Baseball, Lonnie Spencer; Junior Varsity Baseball, Guenther Mittelstaedt; Varsity Softball, Chris Ricketts; Junior Varsity Softball, Todd Gonser; Var­ sity Boys Track, Larry Ainsworth; Varsity Girls Track, Gary Hamilton; Junior High Track, Open. Report by members of the Facilities and Equip­ ment Committee regarding the meeting with representatives of the Citizens Advisory Facilities and Equipment Committee. Approval of a computer system and software for central office to record the financial accounting system. Committee Reports. Other Business." Adjournment. From Our Readers ■ • uiitfei® ■ 5®1 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Agenda Items Board of Education Meeting COAL *100 Ton MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. South side of Nashville on M-66 Phone (517) 852-1900 Good job On Vermontville Highway I To the editor: As a private citizen, and as a businessman, I would like to thank the Eaton County Road Commission, Eaton County Workers and anyone who was involved in the repavement of Vermontville Highway east of town. I travel this road every day, and it was a real pleasure to have them do this work with a minimum of disruption. The new pavement really adds to a community that I feel very strongly is “back on its feet.” Now if we could get new pavement all the way to 1-69. Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 % " pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Vermontville: Nashville: Ponderosa Campground Maple Leaf Inn Trumble Agency Sav-Way Mini Market Harmon Enterprises Vermontville Hardware Trowbridge Sales Ewing Well Drilling Ward's Family Cafe Bennett Construction Stanton Real Estate & Auctioneers Ken's Standard Service J.J.'s Party Store Michigan Magnetics Citizen's Elevator J.R.'s Party Store Richard's Studio Sweet & How Good Shop Nancy's Beauty Shop Carpenter’s Den Vic Haas-Postmaster Cyle Cornish of Screen Express Alex Villanueva Family Tony Wawiernia Family Harold Stewart Family Rod Harmon Family for Vermontville Fire Dept Bill Dennis Family Ken Furlong Family Leon Everett Family C-Store Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Maple Valley Real Estate Mace Pharmacy Hecker Agency Bear's Quality Pawn Carl's Market Country Kettle Fuzzy's Fun Room Maple Valley Implement Furniture Stripping by Elaine & Stuart Clay's Dinner Bell Kathy's Crafts Nashville Auto & Farm Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes Hastings City Bank Maple Leaf Florist Wheeler Marine Maple Valley Standard Nashville Car Wash C's Place Kent Oil Co. Maple Valley Concrete Charlie's South End Clayton's Auto Sales Eaton Federal Savings Bank Hometown Lumber Goodtime Pizza Musser's Service Cappon’s Maple Valley News Dave Finkler Family Charlotte: K-Mart Simplicity, PRE-SEASON SPECIAL Sincerely, Douglas J. Durkee, owner Vermontville Hardware Community Notices COBB A big "MAPLE VALLEY FOOTBALL" thanks to the following businesses and families who contributed to the success of the "PLAY-OFF PEP RALLY" and our trip to Jonesville! LAKEWOOD-IONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Trips and Tours announces the following trips; November 25, Christmas in Chesaning, $38.00 includes entertainment, candel lighting ceremonies, carriage rides and dinner at the Chesan­ ing Heritage House; Nov. 26-28, Winter Festival of Lights, Niagra Falls, $209.00 per person, double occupancy includes tick­ ets for 2 shows, Tony Orlando and Dawn and the “Polish Prince” Bobby Vinton, tradi­ tional holiday dinner, 2 break­ fasts, fireworks, touring of the lights and accomodations at the Radisson Hotel, transportation by deluxe motor coach. Jan. 25-Feb. 12, Fabulous Florida, $1068.00 per person, double occupancy. Call for full informa­ tion, Lakewood Community Education (616) 367-4323 or (616) 374-8897. For reserva­ tions and trip information. • Transmission: Auto Infinitely Variable to 5.3 mph • 36” Cut Axle Mounted Mower Pivots with Ground for Smooth Cuts 12 H.P. Tractor with 36" Mower, 36" Snow Thrower, Lift Lever, Chains & Hitch S374L”° SALE PRICE $2895 REG. PRICE Limited Amount on Hand SAVE TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Er Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 12 Maple Valley Lions now 9-8 in girls basketball only four of 16 freethrows. First half play ended with a sensational 3/4 court shot by Deanna Hagon to help her team go into the intermission trailing 21 to 19. The freethrow shadow of gloom continued in the second half as the Lions hit three of 12 for 25 percent. Field goal percentage, of 29 percent (16 of 55) made this a spooky evening. There percentages The Maple Valley varsity basketball team trick or treated Lakewood Halloween night to a 48-41 victory. On Wednesday night the Lions knocked second place, Bron­ son (8-1) out of the SMAA ti­ tle chase with an exciting 39-37 victory. Halloween night the shadow of freethrow gloom was casted upon the Lions. During the first half, the Lions made Lions draw Springfield in first round cage game Maple Valley will play Springfield in the first round of the Pennfield districts on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Lions are 9-8 while the Rams are 5-11. The winner plays Galesburg Augusta in a second round game on Nov. 19. The winner advances to the title game on Nov. 23. Pennfield (14-3) plays Bellevue (0-17) in a first round game on Nov. 18 with the winner playing Olivet (8-9) in round two on Nov. 21. STOP SMOKING SEMINAR Tuesday, November 15*6 p.m. Weight Control Seminar Tuesday, November 15 8:30 p.m. coS -$4000 rr-o r more information call MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED. 852-9275 • NOTICE • Nashville Residents The VILLAGE HALL will be CLOSED for Veterans Day, Sri., Nov. 11,1988. PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LRVEVSIWCE _ • SERVVIWCE • PARTS We service all brands CFLppliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF ★ WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eaperiancad, Reliable 4 Reasonable Sports allowed Lakewood to take a 48-41 win. Deanna Hagon tied her career high with 21 points. Karris True had 9, Heidi Resse 5, Lesley Dipert 4, and Tammy Ashley 2. All tricked and treated out, the Lions spirit departed hop­ ing to return next year and haunt the Vikings. Wednesday night the Lion spirit haunted the Vikings from Bronson 39-37. At first the Lions seemed to still be under the Halloween spell as Bronson jumped out to a 21-14 first half lead. Rising above their poor shooting, the Lions outscored the Vikings in the second half 25 to 16 and captured a 39-37 win. Tense action during the last few seconds had everyone extremely excited as Kristen Kraai grabbed an errant shot by Karris True and calmly banked a shot high off the backboard to give valley the lead for only the second time during the game. Bronson quickly called time out with two seconds left for their last attempt at victory. After the time out, Kim O’Dell’s shot went wide ofthe basket to end the threat and assure the Lion victory. Coach Jerry Reese said, “The defense on Bronson’s leading scorer, Kim O’Dell, by Lesley Dipert was a major factor. Dipert held O’Dell to four second halfpoints. ’ ’ Kar­ ris True led the Lion scorers with 11 points and 9 re­ bounds. Kristen Kraai had 8 points, Lesley Dipert 7, Dean­ na Hagon 6 points and grabb­ ed 9 rebounds, Heidi Reese 3, Holly Spitzer and Tammy Ashley each added 2 points. This makes the Lion record 9 wins and 8 losses. Monday night the Lions will host St. Philip for parent’s night and Thursday will travel to Lans­ ing Christian. Mrs. Jeanette Joseph and her son Bob (left) present a $700 check to Maple Valley High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Ed Sampson. The money represents the proceeds of a hot dog sale ($500) held at Carl's Supermarket in Nashville and a donation ($200) by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Joseph, owners of the market. Sampson said $350 would be given to both the Athletic Boosters and the Band Boosters to support their efforts in meeting the needs of the band and athletic department. Band, athletic boosters benefit success Local scouting activities resume among the nearly 2,000 boys and leaders who registered. Fifth grade Webelos and dads were invited to camp over­ night. Sunday morning, the cubs prepared a pancake and sausage breakfast for the en­ tire troop. Saturday, Oct. 29, 17 Cubs and six adults from Webelos Dens 4 and 5 attended Woldumar Nature Center’s naturalist tour. During the four-hour outing, cubs hiked a mile and a half and listened to a classroom slide presentation about birds and hazardous animals. All parents, teachers and in­ terested persons are invited to attend the Nov. 13, 7 :30 p.m. Manikiki District Round Table session at the Charlotte High School to view a film on child abuse. The Boy Scouts of America are attempting to inform all people on the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. Cub Scout Pack 649 kicked off its first pack meeting ofthe 1988-89 year Wednesday, Oct. 18, with a Halloween party under the leadership of Dale Berry, Cubmaster. Each of the five dens devis­ ed and operated a game of skill and handed out candy prizes to costumed family and friends. During the meeting, 15 summertime pack awards were issued, as well as service awards and several ad­ vancements. Following the fun and games, everyone was treated to cider, cookies and popcorn. Fall Round-up saw the recruitment of 11 new cubs and two new leaders. Vermontville Cubs also at­ tended the International Join­ In Jamboree at Grand River Park in Holt Oct. 8-9 with Boy Scout Troop 648 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Russ Cerny. They numbered Hundreds of hungry shoppers took time to support the Band and Athletic Boosters by having a hot dog at Carl's Supermarket last Saturday. JACK MARTIN says... See me before you buy CHEVBUICKPONTIAC at... Gavin Chevrolet Buick-Pontiac MIDDLEVILLE 79S-3318 Latest contributions at Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Derek Warner by Dr. and Mrs. Ed Behrndt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Gardner and Andrea, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Starring, Mrs. Bertha Starring, Mrs., Reva Schantz, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schantz and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Polus. In memory of Doris Randall by Otto and Eilene Christensen. In memory of Barnett J. Dickman by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Yaudes, Mr. and Mrs. William Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blakely, Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Howard. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Children’s Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Oregon Sure Sharp File Guide Reg- $19g.99 BUREAU » JMSURANCE I 1 MM MM MfflMt • MM MUI IM • MM MM CMUi • R MMWTV c&c While Supplies Last “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service" 726-1121 Are your insurance policies giving you the coverage you need? Our free insurance review will answer some important questions about your insurance needs. Call today for a confidential review. We’re part of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. Making your future a little more predictable. Sal.e HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3443 or 852-9233 WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE Michigan License No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8. 1988 Capital Area food surplus distribution planned Capital Area Community Services, Inc., will resume the distribution of commodity foods in Eaton County on Nov. 15 and 16. Commodities will be provided to families that are registered and have a BLUE commodity I.D. card. Persons should present their card at the site which matches their mailing address: CHARLOTTE Eaton County Action Center (under 60), 503 E. Henry, Eaton County Senior Citizen Office (over 60) Old Cour­ thouse - Nov. 15 and 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EATON RAPIDS St. Peters Church, 515 Knight - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. GRAND LEDGE Immanuel Lutheran Church, 417 S. Clinton - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. OLIVET First Assembly of God, 4767 Butterfield - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BELLEVUE City Hall - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. SUNFIELD Sunfield Community Room, Main St. - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. MILLIKEN United Methodist Church, 190 Charlotte St. - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. VERMONTVILLE First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St. - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DIMONDALE First Presbyterian Church, 162 Bridge St., Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barry County Extension Calendar off Events Nov. 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 14 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 16 -4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 25 - 4-H Beef Weigh-In, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Nov. 30 - “Holiday Sweet Hearts”, 1 p.m. United Methodist Church, Green St. Hastings. Registration required. $3 charge. Call the Extension Office for details. POTTERVILLE United Methodist Church, 105 Church St. - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. In order to be eligible for the commodity food program, the family income must be at or below the following guidelines: Income Eligibility Guidelines for Applicants Under 60 Years of Age, Family Size, Income Levels. 1 - $7,501; 2 - 10,049; 3 12,597. Income Eligibility Guidelines for Applicants 60 Years of Age and Older, Family Size, Income Levels. For each additional family member add $2,548. 1 - $9,232; 2 - 12,368; 3 15,504. For each additional family member add $3,136. Persons under 60 years oif age may apply for a commodi­ ty card at the Eaton County Action Center, 903 E. Henry St., Charlotte. Persons 60 or over may ap­ ply at the Eaton County Senior Citizen Office, Old Courthouse, Charlotte or the Grand Ledge Senior Citizen Office, 406 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge or the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizen Office, 201 Grand St., Eaton Rapids. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Menu Wednesday, Nov. 9 Pork chop, squash, green beans, wheat bread, oleo, ap­ plesauce, milk. Thursday, Nov. 10 Chili, Italian blend, plum lves, crackers, oleo, cookie, milk. Friday, Nov. 11 All sites closed for Veterans Day. Monday, Nov. 14 Chicken ala king, peas, oriental blend, rice, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Chopped beef steak, parsley potatoes, brussel sprouts, roll, oleo, cookie, milk. Events Wednesday, Nov. 9 Woodland—Ledges Livlies Band at 12. Hastings—Bingo 10:30-11, Sing a Long at 11. Middleville--Pennock Hospital representative on diabetes at 12. Thursday, Nov. 10 Nashville—Bingo. DeltonPennock Hospital represen­ tative on diabetes. Middleville—Michele Tsuiji show slides on Japan at 12. Hastings—Popcorn. Friday, Nov. 11 All sites closed for Veterans Day. Monday, Nov. 14 Woodland—Faye Freeman entertains at 12 with music. Tuesday, Nov. 15 All Sites Puzzles, Commidities distributed. AGRICULTURE LIME HIGH CALCIUM Dolmite — Magnisium BUD GILLASPIE Phone 517-726-0016 TOP SOIL ALL SAND BLACK DIRT LIME CHIPS Bennetts ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME for the elderly New home in Vermontville with single or double room openings available. Home atmosphere ...be one of the family. Prices very competitive for the area. 138 W. THIRD - VERMONTVILLE 517-726-0324 Hypnosis seminars help stop smoking, lose weight Thousands of Michigan residents have been amazed at how easy it was to stop smok­ ing or lose weight with hyp­ nosis seminars, now offered by Maple Valley Community Education. The “Stop Smoking” seminar will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. and the “Weight Control” session also will be held the same evening at 8:30 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Positive Motivation clinical hypnotist David Rose will conduct the seminars. Seminar participants will be hypnotized four times during the two-hour session and each will receive a cassette tape for reinforcement of the hypnotic suggestions at home. The tape, which has subliminal suggestions, features conscious condition­ ing on one side for listening, while doing other activities and hypnotic programming for listening while relaxing. Smokers generally need to listen to their tapes for seven days to assimilate a non­ smoker’s attitude, and weight clients should listen to their tapes regularly until they’ve achieved their desired weight loss. Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES Pre-Thanksgiving Sale — 20% Off All Computers 51/4” Drives • 31/2” Drives • Hard Drives >% Off All Printers & Cables Why not upgrade your computer now with additional memory '• a Hard Drive • OS-2 System Don Steinbrecher 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville The same seminars have been offered by American Lung affiliates in 74 cities in 11 states, the Texas Public Health Association in 15 cities, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana in seven cities and community education programs in 92 Michigan cities. To register for these seminars, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._____ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Real Estate GOVERNMENT HOMES from $1.00 (U-Repair) delin­ quent tax properties and repo’s. For current list call 1-800-633-0536 ExL 6579 also open evenings. Farm FOR SALE: live turkeys, farm raised $20 each. 517/852-1922 after 4p.m. Miscellaneous EARN MONEY Reading books! $30,000/yr. income potential. Details. (1) 805-687-6000 ext. Y-6574. IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET, Sunday, November 13, Fair­ grounds, M-66 Ionia, Michigan. 8am-4:30pm. Admission $1. 517-593-3316., Wanted Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 WANTED: ONE WOMAN BOWLER Monday nights, 9 p.m. Experience not necessary. Lakeview Lanes, 374-4881. Page 13 Come over and see and DAVE ACKETT GORDY HESS for your auto needs. 1988 chevy Corsica 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, one owner, 2 tone, $8950 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, extra clean, one owner- $6950 1986 PONTIAC 6000 Station wgn. V-6, auto., conditioning, stereo, tilt, air cruise, like new $6950 1986 BUICK LeSabre 2 Dr. Auto., p/b,owner A/C, many other options,p/s,one ............................ $8450 1986 CHEVY Cavalier Z24 Jet black, loaded, air conditioning, 4 speed, like new ........................ $6750 1986 CHEV %-Ton 4X4 8600 GVW, heavy-duty, 350 auto., air, tilt, AM/FM stereo, dual cond., tanks, fiberglass cap, exc. real low miles $11,950 1984 CHEV s/4 Ton Pickup Silverado, V8, auto., p/s, p/b, tilt, cruise, AM/FM, low miles $7850 1982 FORD F100 Short Box Pickup $9QRA tSOv V-6, 3 speed, AM/FM, flame red 1978 MERCURY Grand Marquis V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, air condition, good condition $1450 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, clean, one owner. REDUCED$500 $4450 — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK---1983 BUICK Regal 2 Dr.$/]<<r« "Tfc O V V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, air, AM/FM stereo, sharp, clean car. REDUCED $700 1985 CHEV Celebrity 4 Dr. V-6 cyl., auto., p/b, p/s, $ 7 fl E A A/C, clean............................................. O 1986 CMC 1/2 Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p/s, p/b, AM/FM, full length running boards with aluminum cap...... $7950 19851 Ton Cab and Chassis 6.2 liter diesel engine, auto., excellent condition $7950 1983 CHEVY 3A Ton Pickup $6450 With cap, very, V-8, auto., p/s, p/b,....... tilt,$6450 cruise,alum, AM/FM, very sharp — WE BUY USED CARS — — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852*1910 Hastings Area Call — 852-1910 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 14 Latest contributions to Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Marcella Stewart by Richard and Madeline Garten, Nashville Garden Club, Owens-Illinois Glass Container Division, Charles and Jean Harag, Steve Eaton and family, Nashville Nutri­ tion Site. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, Henry Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spears. Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ thur Stewart, and Larry and Judy Hook. In memory of Bernard L. Dickman by Don and Phyllis Skedgell. and Dick and Ann Ewing. In memory of Doris Randall by Kathryn Bosworth and Louis and Donna Hickey. In memmory of Arlie Reid by Mrs. May Smith, Mrs. Jean Jensen and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. Again, a donation has been made to the building fund by Nelson and Geneva Brumm for their hours of working in the community syrup project. Donations to the fund to add a proposal Childrens’ Wing to the present facility may be Christmas craft classes offered here A Christmas craft class will be offered through Maple Valley Community Educa­ tion, beginning Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p:m. at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. The class will be taught by Madelyn Forest and it willl run for four weeks. Crafts include Christmas stenciling, Christmas cross stitching, grapevine wreaths, and a San­ ta Mask. A fee will be charged for the class. To enroll, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Maple Grove Birthday Club The club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66 for their Thanksgiv­ ing dinner. Clara Pennock will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Madeline Forest of Vermontville has entertainment which all will enjoy. Birthday card shower for Dessa (Hecker) Hande? Birthday card shower for Mrs. Dessa (Hecker) Handel, 93 years old, Nov. 17. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 203, Nashville, Mi 49073. Barry Soil and Water Conservation District to meet The Barry Soil & Water Conservation District will be held Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in USDA Service Center, Hastings, MI. All visitors welcome. Missionary to talk Missionary Harold Ray from Guatemala at Nashville Church ofthe Nazarene, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The public is always welcome. HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 19 S. State, Nashville (KOKCREDTF Buddy Greene to perform concert at Nashville Baptist Church Nov. 13 Buddy Greene, gospel recording artist from Nashville, Tenn., will be featured in concert at 7 p.m. this Sunday (Nov. 13) at Nashville Baptist Church. Buddy has become known to gospel music fans the last few years through his touring with the Bill Gaither Trio. He also was on television this fall as a special guest on Billy Graham Crusade programs. Fans of country gospel music especially enjoy Buddy with his Ricky Skaggs-style of performing. He is equally talented on both the guitar and harmonica. It is Buddy’s playing of the harmonica that is remembered by those in attendance at his concerts. A highlight is his harmonica rendition of “The William Tell Overture.” Well known com-, poser/singer Bill Gaither states, “I believe that Buddy Greene is one of the finest new artists to come along in recent years. I’m excited about what’s happening in his ministry.” There is no admission charge for the concert, although a free will offering will be received. Eaton ISD observes Career Development Week Eaton Intermediate School District is observing Career Development Week Nov. 6-12. This is part of a national event with a theme, “Focus on Future Careers.” During this week, educational agen­ cies are joining with business, industry and the community to focus not only on career alter­ natives, but also undertaking activities to assist area youth and adults to become familiar with the sources of help available in career develop­ ment and guidance. Eaton Area Vocational Pro­ grams are continuing em­ phasis on programs that pro­ vide individuals with oppor­ tunities to understand self and career options, understand oc­ cupational information and labor market trends and ac­ quire decision-making, plann­ ing and employ ability skills. Given the changing nature of work in the “Information Age” the career development competencies have taken on a new meaning for area citizens. Help Wanted • • • • • • • Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • • • • • • • Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Tools Electrical Plumbing Hardware SEE US FOR — * Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings 852-0882 DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS Buddy Greene, of Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Baptist Church is Washington and Phillips located at the comer of streets in Nashville. GIRLS WANTED: 9-19 from Barry County and surrounding areas to compete for the titles of Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Grand Rapids. Thousands of dollars in prizes including a trip to the Nationals in Orlando, Florida. For more information call 1-800-345-2330. MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES DOWDING INDUSTRIES, a manufacturer of automotive metal stampings, with three plants in Michigan, is seeking candidates for management positions; QUALITY ASSUR­ ANCE MANAGER, ACCOUNTING/OFFICE MANAGER. We are also seek­ ing candidates for the following production positions; TOOL AND DIE MAKERS, DIE REPAIR PERSONNEL, MACHINIST-SKILLED, PRODUCTION MACHIN­ ISTS, PRESS OPERATORS. If interested, please send your resume to Linda Brown, DOWDING INDUSTRIES, 8950 Narrow Lake Rd., Springport, Michigan, 49284 or call 517-543-0980. E.O.E. The ISD is also committed to strengthening existing part­ nerships and developing strong new business, industry and community partnerships. For more information regarding career guidance ser­ vices available in the com­ munity, contact Eaton In­ termediate School District Vocational Programs, 543-5500 or 484-2929. ■WWW Vermontville Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS (up to ssooo) for... Vermontville, Castleton and Maple Grove Township Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth at the following numbers: 693-2271 or 765-3742. Equal Housing Opportunity and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726*0319 — HOURS — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 8, 1988 — Page 15 Harwood to face manslaughter charge in Nashville shooting death by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A 24-year-old Vermontville man arrested in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of Nashville resident Jack Main Jr. is expected to plead guilty next week to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter. At his hearing in 56th District Court Monday, Den­ nis C. Harwood Jr., waived his preliminary exam and was scheduled to be arraigned Nov. 16 in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Kenneth Hayes told the court he expects Har­ wood to plead guilty to the reduced charge in exchange for the dismissal of an open charge of murder, which car­ ries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. At the request of defense at­ torney David Tripp, Judge Gary Holman reduced Har­ wood’s bond from $100,000 cash or surety to $50,000 cash or surety. Holman rejected Tripp’s request to lower it to $25,000. Police have said they do not know why Harwood may have taken the life of Main, who police said had been a long­ time friend. Recently, the two began sharing an apartment in Nashville after Main had separated from his wife. Three people, including Main and Harwood, were pre­ sent at the 110 Main St. home on Oct. 6 when Main was kill­ ed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but authorities later determined the death to be a homicide. Dean Myers, 19, the third person in the room at the time, said Main had been depressed the night of his death and was talking about killing himself. Main’s wife had left him, taking their one-year-old daughter with her. He had been seeing a girl and had fought with her that evening, Myers said. Afterward, Main and his roommates sat down to have a few drinks at the Main Street apartment. After several hours of drinks, Main, 24, began to talk of suicide. His friend, Dennis Harwood Jr., offered to help. Myers said Main had a shotgun barrel in his mouth, and Harwood had his finger on the trigger. Myers said afterward that Harwood said, “Let me do it.” Main replied, “Go ahead.” After a pause, the gun ex- ploded, killing Main instantly. But members of Harwood’s family have denied Myers’ story, saying Harwood was trying to get the gun away from Main when it accidental­ ly fired. Harwood remains lodged in the Barry County Jail. Substance abuse victim to speak at high school -.v *^I» **■*» hWi_ • Ct>i, • C t>i „, *** M{® Wife iwti® K1 XmT ! The Maple Valley School District invites all interested people to attend a program by Tom McKean, “Chemicals and Kids: You Should Heart What They Are Telling Me?” The program will be Thurs­ day, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the junior-senior high auditorium. Tom McKean was the pic­ ture of success. T.V. talk show host, popular deejay, sought-after man about town, he was on top of the world. Yet, he felt something was missing in his life. He had lost his parents when he was very young and had no close friends with whom to share his innermost feelings. To fill the void, he turned to drugs. It started with a gram of cocaine, but soon turned in­ to a $300-$400 a day habit. Before he knew what was hap­ pening, McKean had lost con­ trol of his life. His physical condition deteriorated to the point where he had trouble even standing up on his televi­ sion show. Then one night, in a cold, deserted parking lot, McKean sealed a drug deal. But his two customers turned out to be undercover police officers. He was handcuffed, strip searched and thrown in to a jail cell like a common criminal. He was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison. While in jail, he had time to think about what he had done to himself. He received hun­ dreds of letters from students who had looked up to him as a role model find wanted to know how this could have happened to him. Tom started answering their letters and, as he did, took a long hard look at himself and began to put the pieces of his life back Then, several days before Christmas 1985, after serving 20 months of his sentence, Tom was paroled. The judge who had sentenced him felt that Tom had turned himself around. He believed that Tom could more positively atone for his crime by speaking to students about the perils of drug abuse. McKean was ordered to perform 500 hours of com­ munity service, which he gladly completed. But, what had started out as a debt to society, soon became a call­ ing. Tom founded a non-profit anti-drug organization called “Open Your Eyes Inc.” and now speaks to school and parent groups across the country. If there are any questions about the Thursday evening program, contact Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School principal, Larry Lenz at 852-9275. Friends and relatives are invited to an open house Saturday, Nov. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center, ’/» mile west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The occasion will be hosted by their children: Leland, Kearney and Raymond Howe, Sylvia Rae & Dianalou Childs and their families. We cherish your love and friendship. Please, may these be your only gifts. Former substance abuser Tom McKean will speak to students and parents at Maple Valley High School Thursday, Nov. 10. together. Soon he started speaking to schools and youth groups about his experiences in an effort to keep the kids from making the same mistakes he had. Here's a few tips onbuying firewood Nothing else chases a winter chill like relaxing in front of a blazing fire. When you set out to buy firewood, you need to know something about the various types of wood and the quantities in Vermontville news The United Methodist women are preparing for their annual holiday craft and bake sale. It will be held at the Ver­ montville Hardware Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be all kinds of baked goods, pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, bread and cinnamon rolls. There will be a variety of crafts, things for your own home, as well as gifts for the holidays. The senior citizens potluck dinner will be Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the First Congrega­ tional Church, Vermontville. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, their own table service and a bingo prize. The dinner starts at noon. Greta Firster is home from Pennock Hospital, recouperating from a heart attack. Howes to celebrate 50th Janice Bailey’s father^ Joseph Tabor of Wayne, Mich., passed away recently. He had been a patient at Hayes Green Beech Hospital. Mr. Tabor was buried at Garden City, Mich, with Mrs. Tabor. Janice’s daughter, Kathy Brockman of Washington State, was able to attend her grandfather Tabor’s funeral. The Vermontville Historical Society meets Nov. 17 at the United Methodist Church. There will be a potluck supper at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The program will be about stained glass and will be presented by Joanne Nehmer. This will be for the election of officers. which wood is sold. Firewood is often sold by the cord, the face cord and the pickup load, and none ofthese quantities is the same, says Roger Betz, MSU Extension Agricultural Agent. The cord, or standard cord, is the most common measure of firewood volume. It is a 4-by-4-by 8-foot stack of wood. A face cord often con­ tains only about one-third to one-half as much wood as a full cord, Betz says. A face cord usually contains fireplace-sized logs—16 to 24 inches long—stacked four feet high and eight feet long. The amount of wood in a pickup load varies with the size of the pickup box and the way the wood is stacked. A pickup load usually contains one-third to two-thirds of a standard cord. Various woods burn at dif­ ferent rates and produce vary­ ing quantities of heat per volume. The density and moisture content of the wood determines what the BTU out­ put will be. For example, well dried oak and hickory will produce a high output, while poplar will produce lower amounts. If you buy wood that is delivered to you, make sure when it is unloaded that it is the type ofwood you paid for. Will Your Kids Yield To Drugs? Your kids will be offered drugs! Don’t pretend it won’t happen. Odds are it will sooner than you expect. What can you do to prepare your kids? -Teach, by example, standards of right and wrong. -Help children resist peer pressure by communicating with them and giving them the facts. -Learn about drugs and how to recognize the first signs of drug abuse. Educating our children to refuse drugs is the surest way to fight the problem. Talk to your kids. Sponsored by The Maple Valley News �Nashville Tuesday November 8. 1988 — Poge 16 Starting November 1st— FREE REGISTER TO WIN A FREE TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS weekly Meat Giveaway See Meat Counter Display for Complete ^—for your family's Thanksgiving Dinner Drawing to be held Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Need not be present to win. Look for details in our store! Details Mixed Country Style PORK CHOPS SV? center cut Pork Loin P0RK CHOPS !/z Gallon sale CHLh ooom wcfo.a.t, B.B AW Idaho Baking POTATOES L“UR89< mi FUWMStJlWW 10-ib. bag Ragu Ruby Red Texas Hunt's CRAPEFRUIT MANWICH SPAGHETTI SAUCE 332-OZ. 2 - OZ. 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OFFER EXPIRES 11/12/88 * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-11-15.pdf c0b595779b5ea177512291693deb0f62 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings PublicLibr^ Hastin9s 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 1 *fq_ z p ton. o Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 r>A >. P-O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone945-9554 (Hastings) le, Vol/j^ - No. 15 — Tuesday, November 15, 1988 Panthers shred Lion gridders in battle of top cats, 48*7 The Panthers wore maize by Mark LaRose After taking Jonesville by and blue, and it looked as if storm in the regional semi­ the Lions were indeed playing finals, the Maple Valley Lions the Rose Bowl-bound fell prey to the vicious DeWitt Michigan Wolverines, who beat Illinois handily Saturday, Panthers in the Region 1 Championship Game at 38-9. DeWitt probably could beat Hillsdale College Friday some college teams. night. “They were about the size Before the game a number of the Lions’ starters thought of an Olivet College team,” they could break DeWitt’s Lions’ head coach Guenther wishbone, but they couldn't, Mittelstaedt said. “The wishbone was so the Lions didn’t get their something we thought we wish. The Panthers’ offensive for­ could stop, and we practiced mation was very effective, against it. But their running and the fleet-footed and backs were just too fast and powerful DeWitt running too big,” Mittelstaedt added. Assistant coach Ron backs, Mike Cowdry and Chad Daggy, slashed the Lion Carpenter said he thought the Panther backs were hitting top defenders to ribbons. “It seems to me that we speed in three strides. “Anything we could’ve us­ didn’t get beat by a team so much as we got beat by a play ed, we tried. We tried going and two good backs,” Lion to a monster 5-4 defense and tried sending our ends after center Rick Merill said. “It wasn’t as if they beat us the pitch man to make the like any other team might quarterback turn up early.” “But that wasn’t effective have. They only had one play that worked, but it worked because they sealed up the in­ side pursuit so well,’’ very well,” he added. Carpenter said. “We also tried throwing the ball, but with their big defen­ sive line, it was like trying to throw through trees,” he added. The Panthers took control of the game from the opening kickoffand never relinquished it, “When you get down so far so fast it throws you out of your game plan, and you weren’t going to bring those backs down with an arm tackle,” Carpenter stated. “The Panthers really had the option down,” Merill said. “And when we tried to pass against their defense, I had the back door responsibility, and here comes both linebackers and ends.” “And here I am in the backfield all by myself trying to protect Matt,” Merill said. “At least it seemed like it.” “First I’d hit one guy; then I’d turn around, and here comes two more, more ’’ he Continued on page 8 The Nashville Triangle? by Mark LaRose Stranger than fiction! For the second time in less than six weeks, a U. S. Military helicopter has fallen out of the sky and landed near the corner of Clark and Butler Roads. Both choppers were forced to land on Wednesdays at ap­ proximately 8 p.m. On Sep. 28 an Army Na­ tional Guard OH-58A Bell Jet Ranger flying on a routine training mission out of Grand Ledge was forced to land when the master caution light came on. In that incident, Lieutenant Colonel Brian R. Downey, the state Public Affairs Officer for the Michigan Army Na- tional Guard, said that pilot Captain Cliff Knaggf initiated the proper response and set the aircraft down in the nearest safe place. That place just happened to be near the intersection of Clark and Butler Roads. On Oct. 5, another ANG helicopter landed in what sounds like the exact same place—“near the corner of Butler and Clark Roads across the street from the house trailer on the corner,” Brenda Grassmyer of Nashville said. That location is precisely where the picture of the first helicopter was taken. Grassmyer said when it came down, two men with briefcases got out and left. Second helicopter makes emergency landing near Clark and Butler Roads. Unlike the OH58A pictured here, this time an AHI down. Cobra Gunship was forced Is there a huge magnet buried out there? Is some foreign power testing a new weapon out on the ANG? Perhaps the Ohio National Guard? Or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police? Are the farmers really harvesting alfalfa out there? Is some natural or unnatural phenomena at work here? What’s behind “The Butler Road Mystery?” Should the ANG put out a small craft warning? Should the farmers cut a sign in their fallow fields that reads ‘Helicopters Beware’? The answer to these burning questions is—no. Grassmyer said it sounded like this one went down fast, and she waited to hear an explosion. But Downey reported that the circumstances surrdunding this incident were vir­ tually the same as those of the last. The AHI, Attack Helicopter 1, Cobra Gunship flew out of Grand Ledge on a flight training exercise and was forced to land when a 90 degree chip detector light came on, Downey said. “There are many of these detectors throughout the craft, and they detect small metal chips in the systems,” he added. On Thursday morning the men returned. “They didn’t have to replace any parts; they simply cleaned away the chips and flew it home,” Downey reported. Stay tuned for the latest developments in “The Butler Road Mystery.” Like some unholy trio, Dismay, Defeat and Shock, rest on the Hillsdale bench in the guise of Bob Wood (25), Matt Forell (13) and Rick Merrill (67),( Maple Valley News photo by Perry Hardin). Mittelstaedt named Region I Coach of the Year Though the Lions lost the Region 1 Class C champion­ ship game to DeWitt Friday, Maple Valley’s head football coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt, was named Coach of Year for the region on Monday. The honor was bestowed on Maple Valley Lions' Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt Mittelstaedt by all of his fellow coaches in the'region, who were polled by the Region 1 Director. Pete Coll of Centerline High School. Mittelstaedt will be one of four regional coaches of the year on the ballot at the end of the playoff season. One will be selected statewide Class C Coach of the Year. In announcing Mittelstaedt’s honor, Maple Valley Athletic Director Ed Sampson said the Maple Valley Athletic Department is extremely proud of the outstanding job Mittelstaedt has done as head coach of the Lions. “As a coach he not only represents himself but Maple Valley as well, and the ex­ amples he has set are ones that exemplify the Maple Valley High School sports philosophy of being ‘humble in victory and gracious in defeat’,” Sampson said. “This concept is one we believe strongly in, and we pride ourselves on it.” “Coach Mittelstaedt’s players, past and present, are the ones who have reaped the greatest benefits from his coaching ability,” he added. Perhaps Mittelstaedt’s coaching ability is summed up best by what Assistant Coach Ron Carpenter called “his phenomenal won/lost record.” “Guenther deserves it. He started out as an assistant JV coach, and after becoming head JV coach, he compiled the best won/lost record of anyone in the league over that Continued on page 9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 2 Nashville Council oks Sept. 23*24 1989 Muzzleshoot muzzleloaders around the state. “We had 21 primitive camps and four trailers this year; whereas, last year we only had seven primitive camps,” Felder said. Felder needed the council’s approval before Dec. 11, so he could place an advertise­ ment in the Michigan Muzzleloaders’ Association newsletter. Last year’s ad contributed to the success and improved attendance at this year’s shoot. “We are expecting more traders and campers next year both from the ad and from people who I spoke with at the shoot this year,” he added. “I think things would have gone even better this year if the river hadn’t been up four feet. Increased attendance at this year's Muzzleloader's Shoot in Nashville was the We had a lot of rain that reason for all the new teepees and old calvary tents on the Thornapple River week.” behind the business district. Plans for the ‘89 Shoot are basically the same as last year’s. dissatisfaction with the new said he would like to see more said. “There will be contests, “The muzzleloaders will 35mph speed limit signs on community involvement. He games and activities for the said he is optimistic about the patronize businesses that sup­ Sherman and Reed streets. women and children. The Councilman Carl Tobias future of the shoot and feels it port the shoot by donating Some of the riflemen discussing the targets along main events will be the Land could turn into something money and prizes,” Felder said the new signs were very the river in the only muzzleloaders' canoe shoot in the Shoot and Canoe Shoot,” really big for the entire noted. “I keep a list of the hard to read. state. Felder said. supporters, and the par­ “Well let’s get some we can community. “Our Canoe Shoot draws “I still have the support of ticipants do consult it before read—even if we have to go to the biggest muzzleloaders’ Charlotte to get them,” the Nashville Chamber of going into town.” crowd in the state already,” “I think if someone would Village President John Commerce,’’ Felder he pointed out. organize a flea market and if Hughes said. reported. “There are only two others, The village purchased the “But I’d like to see some of people would sell hot dogs and one is what is called a the non-participating and refreshments this event recently posted signs from the Token Shoot. In a Token businesses and people in the would really take off. And as Municipal Supply Co. of Shoot the contestants paddle community come and look us the shoot grows, the town pro­ Portland. down the river, find the over because I think they’d get spers,” Felder said. “This -Councilman Ray Hinckley targets and leave a token more fired up about it,” he could really be something for requested that the village pay beneath them. They do this in our community.” $70 for DPW worker Randy areas where there is no In other business at the Betts to take an applied Area Girl Scouts hold shooting,” he said. council meeting last week: hydraulics course that is a Skills Day “The only other statewide -The council briefly prerequisite to obtaining a shoot is a Cross-country discussed the Centel Cable sewer operator’s licence. The Thirty Junior and Cadette Shoot. In that shoot, the men Girl Scouts and their leaders franchise and the question­ motion passed. canoe, shoot, camp and por­ were active Saturday, Oct. naire with which the village -The Chamber of Com­ tage their canoes and gear 29, learning new skills and intends to survey the com­ merce forwarded “Santa cross-country. It’s a very rug­ practicing some previously munity on that franchise. Claus’ request” to use the ged event, so not many people acquired skills. -Police Chief Gene Koetje village council chambers participate,” Felder added. submitted a police report, and when he asks the children of The afternoon, planned by This big drawing advantage leader Diane Null, included the DPW turned in its report. the community what they is one of the reasons Felder jack-knife safety, taught by -The council appointed want for Christmas this year. Susan Norris to the planning The council honored the re­ Allison Avery. After review­ commission. quest from the North Pole. ing the safety procedures, the A motion to appoint Larry Santa and sleigh will appear scouts turned their pumpkins Decker to the cemetery board in the council chambers Satur­ into jack-o-lantems. also passed. day, Dec. 10 from 10 to 2 Donna Garvey taught the -The council expressed its p.m. scouts some knots, then used them in making a Thanksgiv­ ing decoration. Ann Taylor worked with the girls on their outdoor cooking skills. The girls enjoyed making and eating apple crisp, caramel apples, donuts and driking hot Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There chocolate. are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and Besides organizing the afternoon, Null worked with they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! the scouts on fire safety and Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— fire building. The afternoon ended with a “Scouts Own” at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Auto­ to celebrate the founder of Owners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Girl scouting’s birthdaywith Auto-Owners. Juilette Lowe. This is the 76th year of girl scouting. In November the scouts and their families will have a roller skating night. The December event for scouts is Christmas caroling. Brownies will sing at Thornapple Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 6, after per visit school until 4 p.m. Parents are to pickup scouts at 4:15 at Fuller School. Junior and Cadette scouts will carol around the village on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6:30-8 p.m. with a warm-up praty afterward at Putnum Park until 8:30 p.m. by Mark LaRose The Nashville Village Council has given promoter and organizer Hank Felder Jr. permission to hold the fifth annual Muzzleloaders’ Rendevous and Shoot on the Thorhapple River in Nashville Sept. 23-24 next year. 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Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 3 Vermontville, Castleton twp. races highlight election '• «s hnu Md W«n f-K ® S 3W1 1(1 to »® ’nfotartij WltndWh fafakMK ■r jamWip r® ikadditok to k Utah! anttp s pie tty jcSMste Hsl|1pji Vermontville Township in Eaton County and Castleton Township in Barry County presented the most interesting local races, while Barry pro­ vided area voters with contests for countywide elected offices. In Vermontville, voters chose Republican Rachael Weiler to succeed retiring Treasurer Jane Thrun. Weiler defeated her Democratic op­ ponent, Ricki Hill, with 459 votes to Hill’s 254. In a three-for-two race for trustee seats, Republicans Robert Siple and Dion Rasey polled 475 and 443 votes, respectively, eliminating Democrat Francis Lordson, who had 220. Supervisor Edward Samp­ son and Clerk Janet Baker, both Republicans, were seek­ ing re-election unopposed. In Castleton, it was a quiet election except for the “non­ race” for one trustee’s post. Longtime Trustee Nelson Rasey, who did not file for re­ election because of ill health last spring, was returned to office with seven write-in votes, edging Sharon Bishop by one (see story elsewhere in this edition of the Maple Valley News. . The other positions had Republicans running unopposed, including Supervisor Justin Cooley, Clerk Junia Jarvie, Treasurer Loretta Pix­ ley and Trustee Bill Wilson. Castleton voters also ap­ proved four-year, half-mill renewals for fire and am­ bulance equipment. Another proposition on the ballot for area voters living with the borders of Barry County, was a 10-year, $1.35 million bond proposal to renovate the old county cour­ thouse and make it handicap­ ped accessible. That proposal won a narrow victory, 9,948 to 9,073. There were two races for Barry County offices. In the clerk’s contest, Republican Nancy Boersma, who had been deputy clerk for the past 16 years, defeated Democratic challenger Shirley Drake, 10, 914 to 7,415. Boersma will succeed the retiring Norval Thaler. For register of deeds, in­ cumbent Republican Sandy Schondelmayer turned back a challenge from Democrat Robert Dwyer of Nashville, 11,146 to 7,032. Running unopposed at the county level were Sheriff David Wood, Treasurer Juanita Yarger, Surveyor James King, Drain Commis­ sioner Robert Shaffer and Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley. However, there was a race Thanksgiving service A community service of Thanksgiving will be held at The First Congregational Church of Vermontville on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Glenn Lit­ chfield, pastor of the United Methodist Church and the Rev. Sally J. Nolen, pastor of the First Congregational Church will participate in the service. Child care will be provided. The public is invited. Maple Leaf to hold Thanksgiving dinner Maple Leaf Grange will have a community Thanksgiv­ ing dinner Saturday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to take part. for circuitjudge for Barry and Eaton counties, as Thomas Eveland handily defeated Joseph Fink for the right to succeed retiring Judge Hud­ son Deming. Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw and District Judge Gary Holman ran unopposed. County commission races in this area also were quiet. In Barry County, Orvin Moore Laeyo aoiou was unopposed in District No. 4, which includes Castleton Township and a small portion of Nashville, and Theodore McKelvey was on the ballot alone in District No. 5, which includes Maple Grove Township. McKelvey is chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Maple Grove Township also had no races. Elected without opposition were Supervisor Rodney Crothers, Clerk Susan K. Butler, Treasurer Joyce Starring, and Trustees Monte M. Allen and Floyd Shilton. 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Laey i pxmxo Mns Bzny laeyo aoiou dxpo quto auc o quto auoi Laeyo aoiou dxpo qut msti pxmxo. Mnstr laeyo aoiou dxp j �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15. 1988 — Page 4 James McGraw is seen here about 40 years after he arrived in Nashville in 1871 to become the town's first cooper. He is surrounded by his daughters, Flora (left), who married Charles H. Cruso, the young railroader who boarded at the Wolcott House hotel operated by the McGraws; Dell (center), whose husband was early local blacksmith and liveryman Charles Scheidt; and Dora (right), who married Scheldt's brother, James. The latter took over the blacksmith trade when Charles opened a saloon. James next owned a hardware store in Lake Odessa, which has remained in the family until recent times. Girls in photo are children of Dora and James Scheidt. Amber Z. Cruso, World War I Army nurse whose let­ ter home appeared in last week’s column, was the daughter of a couple that had early ties to the Nashville community. Her father, Charles H. Cruso, was bom in Germany in 1846 and came to Canada with his widowed mother, Sophia, and two sisters when he was 7 years old. There, Mrs. Crushaw (as the name was spelled original­ ly) married a railroad man, John J. Miller, also a German immigrant. The product of this union was two sons, bringing the total number ofchildren in the family to five, which Charles felt was “too many in the house,’’ wrote his grandson, Don Reid, in a recently com­ piled family history, “so he began thinking about moving out.” When the Civil War in the United States commenced in 1861, young Charles saw the opening he had been looking for, and headed south. “He was a tall, stout, good­ looking boy at age 15, and had no trouble making his way in­ to the U.S., into New York state where he allowed he would join up,” noted Reid. At Albany, N.Y., on Oct. 25, 1862, Charles H. Crushaw enlisted in the ser­ vices of the Union Army as a private in Company C of the 12th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteer Cavalry, to serve three years or for the duration of the war. “Being a smart lad, Charlie was soon detailed with the 132nd Regiment for provost duty, also as a dispatch courier for Generals Palmer and Cox, and had charge of six messengers,” added Don Reid. He was discharged at Governor’s Island, N.Y., on July 19, 1865, after having served almost three years, and soon thereafter rejoined his family, which by then had relocated in Chicago, where John Miller was employed by the Michigan Central branch of the New York Central railroad system. “Step-father John exerted some influence and Charlie soon was working on the sec­ tion gang in the main yards in Bennetts ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME for the elderly New home in Vermontville with single or double room openings available. Home atmosphere ... be one of the family. Prices very competitive for the area. 138 W. THIRD - VERMONTVILLE 517*726-0324 Chicago,” said Reid. “In 1867, the Michigan Central branch became in­ terested in extending the line from Jackson to Grand Rapids, and John Miller was named roadmaster ofthe plan­ ned line. He and a civil engineer named Garadus Nash took over the job, with the latter in charge of survey­ ing all of the grades, building of the trestles and general engineering, while Miller oversaw the laying of the roadbed, ties, rails and all rail-laying crews. “By Jan. 26, 1869, the line had pushed into a little settle­ ment on the banks of the Thornapple River about halfway between Jackson and Grand Rapids. The fledgling community had been various­ ly nicknamed “Forest City,” for the dense woods surroun­ ding it, and “Hanchett’s Mill” in honor of the owner of the local sawmill. “But all that was about to change, for the settlement soon would become officially known as Nashville. This was done at the behest of Garadus Nash, though he lived in the village only during construc­ tion of the line, but it seemed a popular choice of the locals, and the village was chartered by that name in an act of in­ corporation signed on March 26, 1869, by Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin.” (The complete story of the circumstances surrounding the naming of Nashville ap­ peared in a story in the col­ umn, published in March 1982). Continued Don Reid: “There were 84 miles oftrack laid from Jackson to Grand Rapids, and on Jan. 1, 1870, the first train from Jackson puffed slowly into Union Sta­ tion at Grand Rapids to a tumultuous welcome. John Jacob Miller was made road­ master of the newly-laid line which by the end of 1870 had become the Grand Valley division of the Michigan Cen­ tral Railroad. ■* “He settled in Hastings... commuting to work on the trains that he helped install. Garadus Nash moved on to the next job, and Charles H. Crushaw (who had worked on the rail-laying crew) settled down in Nashville, changed his name to Cruso and began thinking about marriage, for he was 24 years old in 1870.” Now enters one Florance (“Flora”) McGraw, one of three daughters of Anna and James McGraw, who came to Nashville in 1871 from Homer, where he had turned from farming to the trade of copper (barrel-maker). “James McGraw, as is everyone, was constantly looking for ways to improve his lot in life,” wrote his grandson, Don Reid, “so when he heard that a new railroad had been put through from Jackson to Grand Rapids and that a little village along the line had no copper, he decided to go up and take a look.” Arriving in town in early January 1871, he immediately sized up the situation (no cop­ per there yet) and found a house with workshed right on Main Street, about two blocks from the railroad station, for sale for $700. Borrowing the money locally to acquire the property, McGraw set up shop, fixed up the house, established his copper’s trade, then moved his wife and daughters to their new home in 1873. “To help the family along (daughter) Flora, who hadjust graduated 10th grade before moving to Nashville, and be­ ing the ‘educated’ one at age 15 'h years, applied for her teaching certificate, and was put to teaching in the Maple Grove school to finish out the third term,” added her grand­ son. “She was so well liked that she was continually in de­ mand and taught from 1874 until 1877, when she married Charles Cruso.” He had remained in Nashville in the employment of the railroad, and was boar­ ding at the old Wolcott House hotel operated by the McGraw family along with the cooper shop. When Charlie moved in, the three daughters of the McGraw family still lived at home. “The three, Dell, Flora and Dora, were all beautiful in their own way,” wrote Reid, A tall, good-looking boy at age 15, Charles H. Crushaw (Cruso) made his way from Canada to the U.S.A, to joip the Union Army at Albany, N.Y. He soon was detailed for provost duty as a dispatch for two generals and had charge of six messengers. Upon discharge shortly after the end of the Civil War, Charles made his way to Chicago, where his family had relocated, and with the help of his stepfather found employment on the railroad. This step even­ tually brought him to Nashville. “but Dell was too assertive for Charlie, and Dora was too young, being only 14 in 1877, so Charlie began to take a good look at Florance Alice McGraw, and what he saw pleased him.” Teaching school, Flora was home only on weekends, but Charles courted her at every chance he got, and finally Flora said “yes” to his pro­ posal of marriage. They were wed on Oct. 3, 1877, at the Methodist Church parsonage in Hastings by the Rev. Levi Masters, and settled down at the “McGraw Hotel” in Nashville. By this time, Charles was a section foreman in Nashville, and a good man at the job, everyone agreed. When the railroad needed a good man at Charlotte, they transferred Charlie there. This was not good timing for Flora, who by then was pregnant, so she stayed on at home with her family while Charles moved to Charlotte. He was in Nashville visiting his wife on Dec. 3, 1878, when she delivered a son, much to the delight of everyone concern­ ed, and named him Lear. Soon Flora and baby joined Charles in Charlotte, and they settled down to a new and happy life there. But three months before his fourth bir­ thday young Lear died, leav­ ing a heartbroken Flora to vow she would never have another child. A few years passed and once again Charlie’s work forced him to move this time to Eaton Rapids, still on the MCRR Grand Valley line. “With the move and meeting new friends, fixing up a new house and general change of scenery, Flora became pregnant again,” adds her grandson, “but she wanted to be near her family, so she pestered Charlie about going back to Nashville.” Before long, with the help ofhis step-father, Charles was able to get a transfer to the Nashville section, and the couple moved in temporarily with the McGraws, where on April 6, 1887, Amber Zella Cruso was born. Once again there was joy in the household, and James McGraw hung a sign on his copper shop door saying, “Not Everything Comes in Barrels”. (To be continued next week) After helping install the rail lines that extended service from Jackson to Grand Rapids in 1870, young Charles Cruso remained in the employment of the railroad serving mostly as foreman of section gangs responsible for maintenance and repair of the rails. Later, he became a conductor on the MCRR line. In this 1909 photo, he is seen third from left (in white shirt) with an unidentified section crew. His various assignments included Nashville, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Morgan and Quimby areas. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 5 Vermontville officials pleased with efforts on new well by Mark LaRose three things to up the produc­ tion of the well. He is trying very hard to please the village,” Councilman Don Martin said at the village’s November meeting. Hart plans to put polyphosphates in the well and to redevelop it with air. Then he will pump it out with the hope of improving the water output ofthe well, a ser­ vice he is performing at no ex­ tra cost to the village. “I think Hart is doing a good job. He is very conscien­ tious,” village DPW worker, Monte O’Dell said. Bill Hart, owner of the Hart Well Drilling Co., is not pleased with the water pro­ duction of the new municipal well his firm has drilled for the Village of Vermontville. But village officials appear to be satisfied with the effort. Hart had the well pumping 125 gallons per minute and was not satisfied. At 150 gallons per minute, there w>s more draw down on the pump, and Hart was still not happy with the amount of water the well was pumping. “Hart is going to try two or In other village business last week: -The council elected to re­ examine its cooperative prchasing agreement with the state by having DPW garage supervisor Tony Wawiernie shop around for road salt for next winter. The current agreement calls for an Extended Purchasing Annual Fee of $200, which would be effective from Oct. 1, 1988, to Sep. 30, 1989, and would cover any purchases made from state contracts dur­ ing that period. “The only item we have purchased from the state in the last couple of years has been road salt, and I think we should look elsewhere because I’m not sure we can get it from the state at a lower price with that additional fee,” Wawiernie said. The council will make a decision next month, when Wawiera reports prices for salt from other contractors. The village already has pur­ chased 50 tons of road salt for the coming winter season. -The council also passed a motion to purchase a new snow plow from the Root Snow Plow Co. of Charlotte. The No. 12 scoop shovel will cost the village $2,063.73 and should be available for delivery in two weeks. Wawiernie had also presented a plow bid of $3,036.93 from the Auto Truck Co. of Potterville. But that plow is made b" a foreign manufacturer a..d could not even be considered becaused of the village’s or­ dinance prohibiting the pur­ chase of foreign-made equipment. -The council also passed a Mace Pharmacy motion to sell a number of items from the DPW garage to whomever makes the best offer. These items include assorted clay tile, a threepoint hitch cement mixer, a broken wing plow, a Wayne gas pump, a broken fire hydrant, 250- and 500-gallon gas tanks, a Wisconsin engine 2-inch trash -pump, a twogallon fuel oil torch and four LT 235/85R-16 tires. Included in the motion is the donation of an old two-light, red and green, traffic light to the museum. HOMETOWN! 219 N. Main Street LUMBER YARD NASHVILLE Only one life—will soon bcpiut 852-0845 nly wluit's dime forChrut udi i “j—j 219 S. State St. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday Nashville, Mich. 9-00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville s Friendly //<< S Restaurant 7 with Family Prices /j 4ju<i,.\ < A - AUTO SERVICE CENTER - OPEN Cafe 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE SHOULD BE A DAY OF THANKSGIVING We indulge in self-pity, lamenting our woes, Plus the ones that have never occurred; And forget the good fortune which everyone knows The Almighty so often conferred. Now the place of our worship will help us recall That our gratitude should be restored; So we don’t need a special occasion at all To acknowledge the love of the Lord. Though we all have experienced trouble and strife. Yet our lessons in faith will convey: For the blessings we’ve had, every day of our life Should be known as our Thanksgiving Day. —Gloria Nowak Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below! 130S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 ELSIE E. 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Worship... .11 a.m. Sunday Schedule: .6 p.m. Adult Choir......... 9:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday: Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting.. ..... 7 p.m. Weekday Eucharists: PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, ASSEMBLY OF youth group, and other acti­ GOD CHURCH vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: GRESHAM UNITED A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Corner of Gresham and Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... 7 p.m. Mulliken Highways REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............................... 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (.616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 15. 1988 — Poge 6 Vermontville Township treasurer retires after 25 years by Mark LaRose Treasurer Jane Thrun has collected a lot of taxes in Ver­ montville Township in her 25 years of faithful service. And later this month, she will retire after a quarter of a century in public life. Jane is the widow of Carl Thrun, and the couple raised three children, Karen Welcher, Kathy McLeod and David Thrun, in Vermontville. Like his wife, Carl lived in Vermontville all of his life, where he farmed and worked for the school. He was also active in the Lions Club for 20 years. Both he and his wife were active in the Vermont­ ville Syrup Festival Association. Jane is still very active in the community. She is a member of the Historical Society and she continues to put years of experience to work as the treasurer of Con­ gregational Ladies Christian Association at the Vermont­ ville Congregational Church and as the treasurer of Woman’s Club of Vermontville. Thrun recalled how much l tax money was collected in the township during her tenure as treasurer, an elected post that changed from a term oftwo to four years while she was in office. While Thrun served, the township purchased two fire trucks and an ambulance. And when the library expanded, she was responsible for pay­ ing the bills for the construc­ tion of the new fire bam. Then last summer more than $7,000 of the township’s money was spent so that the fire bam could be sand blasted and painted and to have new lettering and shutters put on the building. She saw to it that the bill was paid for the extensive repairs to the roof and the rewiring of the Vermontville Opera House, which is a state landmark. “The township has tried to do road repair work every year that I was in office, but with the weather and traffic it is largely a losing battle,” Thrun said. She also said the township has paid for maintenance of the Vermontville Township Cemetery every year. I wish to thank all of you for your loyal support. I will continue to serve you in the future as I have in the past years. Sandy Schondelmayer Barry County Register of Deeds ' Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Sandy Schondelmayer 55 Mead St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Retiring Vermontville OUphi CETAPHIL CLEANSING LOTION by David T. Young Nelson Rasey last spring had no plans to continue in public life, but he will be back on the Castleton Township Board for another term in an unusual twist offate. Rasey, who did not file for re-election to another term as township trustee, won in the Nov. 8 general election with seven write-in votes. He won by one vote over current trustee Sharon Bishop, who could not seek election to her post because B-D (#8430, #8465, #8412, #8410 # 8413) $16.33 .-3.00 REFUND $13.33 LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER .. 16 OZ. B-D ALCOHOL SWABS 100’S YOUR COST AFTER vourxz LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER YOUR COST AFTER REFUND Formula 44 Syrup, 44D or 44M 4 oz. SALE PRICE...................................... $1.49 239 , -1 .00 .49 Bargain ofthe Week Vaseline Oil of Olay 4* T6 9 4 OZ. Vaseline Glucometer 11 With Memory SALE PRICE ........$124.99 75.00 $49.99 LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER.. .. * Intesive Care Lotion 10 oz. Intensive care Tylenol Cold Tablets or Caplets 24’s Jane Rasey wins Castleton post in write-in race MICRO FINE IV SYRINGES 3/10cc 1/2 cc or 1cc 100’s SALE PRICE......... Treasurer problems,” she added. Thrun said she has enjoyed serving the people and work­ ing with three supervisors and many trustees over the years. “Jane has been a real nice person to work with, and I’ve never seen her get upset about anything,” said Janice Baker, the Vermontville Township Clerk. Township Supervisor Ed Sampson said, “Working with Jane has been an extreme pleasure. There are very few people with her skills and warmth, and she is well thought of and liked throughout the community because of it.” There will be an open house Saturday, Nov. 19, at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville from 2 to 4 p.m. to honor Thrun and Harold Cook, who is retiring after 14 years of service as a trustee in the township. Thrun BOUNTIFUL SA VINOS Nutraderm 16 OZ. OR Township “But some of the tomb­ stones in the cemetery are very old and in pretty bad shape,” she said. “From the time I took of­ fice until now, there has been a steady increase in taxes,” she added. “It seems like we’re getting to the point where there’s got to be a tax break.” She noted assessments have steadily increased over the years. “A lot of it is brought on by the state. It seems like they want to get rid of little townships like ours,” she said. “But the Michigan Township Association fre­ quently comes to the aid oflittle townships by footing bills and pushing through legislation that helps townships.” “Of course, you have to pay a fee to belong to the MTA, but they are always there to assist when there are Bausch & Lomb SAUNE OR SENSITIVE EYES SAUNE SOLUTION 12 OZ........................ $1.69 she is Nashville's postmaster. Bishop, who cannot be elected to any public post under the Hatch Act, which forbids government employees from engaging in any political activity, received six write-in votes. Bishop was appointed trustee in February 1987 to fill out the unexpired term of Glenn Godbey, who left the township to go into the Navy. Her appointment did not violate the Hatch Act, but she could not seek a full four-year term through the ballot. At the end of May, the township faced an unusual situation when Rasey declined to file for another term and Bishop could not seek the office. Bill Wilson filed for one of the trustees’ posts, but no one else did. Therefore, the August and November ballots had just one trustee officially running while there were two vacancies. "I contacted a half dozen other people, but no one was interested," Racey said. "It was a struggle to get anyone to serve. A township trustee is more important than people might think." Rasey suffered a heart attack in March and then found his dairy farming business needed more attention. So he decided to step down from public life by not filing for re-election. "I didn't care about serving another term," he said. "The heart attack made me stop and think. I wanted to see a younger person on the board." But Rasey's health has improved steadily since last spring and by October he realized that he could return to public life, especially because no one had filed for one of the trustee's seats. "I thought that if nobody else wanted it, I would serve," he said. It was only a few weeks before the November general election that he mentioned to several friends that he would be willing to serve if he was to win by a write-in vote. He said he knew that Bishop couldn't seek election to the seat "I didn't think that Sharon was going to be a write-in candidate," Racey said. "She's been a good person on the township board. I wouldn't have minded seeing her back on the board if I couldn't have served." Racey's service on the township board started in 1976. Last week the Barry County Board of Canvassers pored over the ballots to validate the elections and it discovered the Castleton Township write-ins for Rasey, Bishop and a number of others. The board noticed that eight people voted for Rasey, six voted for Bishop and several others received one or two votes apiece. Canvassers found that one voter spelled Rasey's name as "Racey" and another did not specify the office Rasey should be elected to. The canvassers decided to allow the misspelled vote, but they threw out the other irregularity, thereby giving Rasey a one-vote victory over Bishop. But Bishop said that despite the fact she enjoyed her almost two years on the township board, she has no regrets about Rasey being re-elected, however unusual that process was. Continued on next page Open House ...for two retiring Vermontville Township Officials ... Jane Thrun ... 25 years Treasurer Harold Cook... 14 years Trustee Saturday, November 19 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Vermontville Methodist Church HYPOCLEAR SPRAY $1.69 SAUNE BOZ SENSTIVE EYES DAILY CLEANER 1OZ OR DAILY CLEANER 1% OZ . .$3.09 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND .. Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES Pre-Thanksgiving Sale 20% Oft All Computers 51/4 ” Drives • 3%” Drives • Hard Drives >% Off All Printers & Cables Why not upgrade your computer now with additional memory • a Hard Drive • OS-2 System 219 Main St, Nashville • 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday Don Steinbrecher 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashvilie — Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 7 II.. *W W '\,?« sss SS*!W 'Ku*<' SaNnS s % !w,s !*w wS!s , <a&» » i SwuJfe fch rSS fe s s 2L‘n fcS u2«m 5I|S Btg '>> '*'8<®I1M >kk S1®?® ii» **^® 11,1 22— Wtjtaiktta “hniMtfln J* hMi i m SEiim IM' taiMpmk ^XfXTuiil *■ sjixibfa re HtaiKE 23131 Cl Christmas baskets available for area needy The Nashville area again this year will provide Christmas baskets to those in need. Last year the people of Nashville provided 75 families with a brighter Christmas. The names of 68 families who will need help with food and toys. Boxes will be placed next week. Money canisters also have been placed around town for the people to contribute. Clubs and organizations in the area are invited to par­ ticipate in this project. Food, money and other gifts are always welcome. The toy program “Wish Upon A Star”, which was us­ ed for the first time last year, was such a hugh success that it will be continued. “Wish Upon A Star” will work like this: Eaton County 4-H plans workshop Wednesday, Nov. 23, is the deadline to register for an Eaton County 4-H workshop designed for officers, members and leaders, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Participants will learn how to make club meetings in­ teresting, fun and effective. It takes everyone in the club to make this happen. The workshop will include group building activities, ideas for putting the fun in 4-H, a model business meeting and an explanation of business meeting skills. Each 4-H club is encourag­ ed to be represented by a team of officers, members and leaders who can share the workshop information with others. For more information and to register for the workshop, call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 by Nov. 23. A tree will be erected in the will be placed in the bank lobby of the Hastings City Nov. 25 and the stars will be Bank, Nashville branch. Stars placed at that time. bearing the name of a re­ Distribution will be the quested toy or gift and the same as it has been in the past. estimated price (ranging bet­ Food and gifts will be stored ween $5 and $12) will be at­ and packed by local tached to the tree one for each volunteers. Then the reci­ child's first wish. One can pients of the baskets will be remove a star from the tree, sent a card about where to purchase the gift, wrap it and pick them up. Those with no return it to the bank with the transportation will receive star attached. A number writ­ deliver. ten on the opposite side of the But because of the high star coiniciding with a list of number of baskets put names will tell which child the together, it makes it impossi­ gift is for. ble to deliver them all. When all the stars are gone, Baskets will be packed Satur­ they will be replaced with day, Dec. 17, and will be My deep appreciation for the continued support others, bearing the ready for pickup between 1-3 of my constituents in Vermontville Twp. As long as youngsters’ second Christmas p.m. at the United Methodist 1 remain in office, I will serve you to the best of my The Vermontville The Vermontville Com­ gift. Church. ability. God bless you all. Historical Society will meet munity Food Baskets Com­ This year’s chairperson For more information, call Have a special Thanksgiving. Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. mittee is asking local residents Michele Hoffman, reported chairperson Lois Elliston at at the Methodist Church. A to start saving canned goods. EDGAR FLEETHAM, that work has already begun 852-9683 evenings and potluck supper will be held Eaton County Commissioner There will be three drop-off and that she has received 106 852-9544 days. District 1 and members are asked to br­ places in town, which will be children’s names. The tree ing a dish to pass, and their announced later in this Paid for by the Commission io Re-Elect Edgar Fleetham, 13289 Dow Rd., Sunfield, MI 48890. own table service. column. Joanne Nehmur will present The committee also is ask­ Vermontville area Boy Scouts a program about stained glass. ing for new, unwrapped toys, Friends and family of Helen which may be left in the same scout for Food' Nov. 19 Todd helped her celebrate her drop-off places. 80th birthday recently. Dates from canned goods and meats, canned fruits and . The boys of Chief Okemos Think snow for the deer and toys to be dropped off are Council Scout Troop 648 are vegetables and peanut butter. hunters. Nov. 28 to Dec. 12. The Boy Scouts ask that trying to do a good turn for Vermontville food com­ On Saturday morning, Dec. nothing perishable or frozen the community by collecting modities blue card holders are 17, Food Baskets will be food to give to the needy in be donated and that the food reminded that the correct day delivered. the area for the holidays. be placed in bags and be left The scouts will collect the to pick up commodities is outside residents’ front doors All are welcome to help Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 9 prepare food baskets Friday, on Saturday morning by food on Saturday, Nov. 19. a.m. to noon at the Congrega­ Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the The food will be delivered to 9a.m. tional Church in Methodist Church. Vermontville food banks. The scouts will pick up the Vermontville. parcels no later than 3 p.m. Items needed include soup, beef stew, chili, canned fish Those who haven’t received a handbill and would like to help the scouts help the needy during the holidays may con­ Rasey wins tact Scoutmaster Russ Cerny Castleton twp. at 726-0252 or Assistant with write-in race Scoutmaster Paul Racine at Continued from page 6 726- 1 034 for more Saturday, information. "I respect him,” she said. November 26 "The man knows what he's doing. He knows his way 10 a.m.-5 p.m. around township (517)726-0181 •(517)726-0555 Sunday, government." 144 SOUTH MNH ST6CGT LI3, c.5® November 27 Rasey, who with Wilson MCeMONTUIUC. MICHIGAN 49096 will be sworn in officially 12 p.m.-4 p.m. HASHMIUC (517) 852-17i7 x. for another term later this month, said he's come a long way with his health, his Hale & Arline Hokanson TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! business and his outlook Victor & Carolyn Trumble -Newer duplex with two bedrooms since last spring and he's Mary Hokanson (UhIi'ster in each unit ready to attempt to serve Paula Cole -Good rental income Castleton Township for -Priced for quick sale at only $37,000 (V-47) Jill Booher another four years. Patty Cooley "If I can stand the stress and strain of farming all these years," he quipped, "I On Mulliken Road between -Price reduced to $31,500 guess I can stand can attend a M-50 and Vermontville Hwy. *3 bedroom home couple of meetings a (N-24) ‘Nice starter month." 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After taking Forell's handoff, Cody Mattson tries to break around the corner. Panthers shred Lions in battle of top cats, 48-7 Continued from front page continued. “But I have to give a lot of credit to our running backs. For as much as we could open a hole in their defensive line, they’d hit it as hard and as fast as they could.” “But they were reading our plays too well,” Merill lamented. “I think we did exceptional­ ly well considering how well they were prepared for the game. ’ ’ “We had two sustained drives against a dynamite team,” Merill pointed out. “Being a senior, I think we had an excellent year, and it will be a memorable season,” he said. Running back Greg Flower was very impressed with the overall quality of the DeWitt team. “I don’t think there was much we could’ve done. They were just a better team, big­ ger, stronger, faster,” he said. “They dominated the game completely, but it was kind of fun making that one touchdown. I never did anything like that before,” Flower added. “They sure know how to play football. They had everything together,” running back Greg Hulsebos said. “We finally ran into a team better than us. That’s all there was to it. They have a good quarterback, and their backs could break around the cor­ ners very quickly,” he added. “I think we gave it our all, and we just’couldn’t stop the wishbone,” Hulsebos said. “But I’m real happy with our season, and I don’t think we have anything to be ashamed of. DeWitt’s a class team.” ♦V w Junior tack e Cevin Cornish On a halfback option Matt Forell goes up for the reception n by Kevin Stewart as Panther cornerback Trevor Wilcox gets ready to cut him down, Maple Valley News photo by Perry Hardin). Lions fans find somothing cheer abou, b„, ,h„ br|gh, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 9 period and won several cham­ pionships,” Carpenter said. In his six years as Maple Valley’s head JV coach, Mittelstaedt produced an amazing 45 victories with only five losses and one tie. In his four years as head coach of Maple Valley’s var­ sity team, Mittelstaedt has continued his winning ways, with 28 victories versus 12 losses, two league champion­ ships and two victories and two losses in the regional playoffs. ‘‘While other teams have gone up and down from one year to the next, Guenther’s teams have been consistently good,” Carpenter added. ‘‘I feel he prepares the team to the best of his ability for every game. He puts a lot of time into the program,” he added. Lion quarterback Matt Forell thinks the world of coach Mittelstaedt. “I have a lot of respect for Coach Mittelstaedt. He’s so­ meone you can look up to,” he said. ‘‘He gets us fired up and ready to go for every game, and at practice we’ll joke and have fun, but we always run the plays and get the work done,” Forell added. Running back Cody Matt­ son shares Forell’s high opi­ nion of Mittelstaedt. “He always says we win the games and he loses them, and he always reminds us of the Lions’ reputation as good sportsmen. He’s a great coach,” Mattson said. “Coach Mittelstaedt always emphasizes the point that if we give 100 percent he’ll be happy with us and consider us winners,” defensive end Sean Bitgood said. “I respect him a lot because there’s a lot of pressure on us from the community to win, but he always reminds us to have a good time. He never puts a lot of pressure on us,” he added. “I really like Coach Mittelstaedt because he always everything else during the season. He always gives us 100 percent, so it’s only fair for us to do the same for him,” offensive and defensive tackle Kevin Pixley said. True to form, Mittelstaedt gives the credit for this honor to his players. “It’s definitely a tribute to the players. Without them I certainly wouldn’t have won,” Mittelstaedt said. “And I have an outstanding coaching staff. They are very dedicated and have done a great job for Maple Valley football. This is also a tribute to them.” “I am very surprised and pleased, but I give the credit for this honor to the players, the coaching staff and to the community,” the coach added. But, like many people, the competition also thinks very highly of Mittelstaedt and believes he is entitled to this great honor. Over the years, Maple Valley has had a lot of hardfought, classic confrontations with Battle Creek’s Pennfield Panthers. But far from producing a bitter rivalry, these games have produced the utmost respect for Mittelstaedt and his Lions. “This is quite an honor, and I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more than Guen­ ther,” Pennfield head coach David Hudson said. “Guenther is a first-class person who always underestimates his input in a game, and he always gives the credit to the players.” “If anything, the people of Maple Valley don’t always realize what an asset and positive influence Guenther truly is; he’s just a super per­ son,” Hudson added. “There are an awful lot of schools in the state of Michigan who would like to have a coach with Guenther’s outstanding abilities and per­ sonality running their football programs." The Maple Valley Marching Band performs at halftime at Hillsdale College. �Volley Hew* Moehvihe, Tuetdoy, November 15. 1988 The Pog* 10 Dewitt runs over Maple Valley Lions in grid playoffs, 48-7 tackler, lineback Brandon Roscoe and wnh enior cornerback Matt Eorcll far les* than 100 percent with mononucleosis "It made a little dif­ ference." said Mittelstacdt. "but you have to remember more than three yard* Executing the option play Io that they (Dewitt) arc a good perfection, the Panther* team which executes very literally ran over the Lion* well We tried two or three 48-7 in the regional final* different things trying to stop nothing before nearly 4.000 chilled the option and fan* al frigid Muddy Water* worked." Dewitt, which had blasted Stadium in Hillsdale Hartford 35-7 in a first round Sixth rated Dewitt (11-0). champion* of the Ingham game, didn't bother attemp­ County league, rolled up 4IK ting a pas* as running backs Mike Cowdry and Chad yard* on the ground in easily Daggy shredded a Lion eliminating the Lion* (9-2) from the state tournament in defense which had only sur­ rendered 8.5 point* per game for the second straight year at coming into the contest. Muddy Waters Stadium 160-pound l.ion coach Guenther Mit- Cowdry. a 6-1 telslacdt made no excuse* for junior, tore up the turf for 187 yards and three touchdowns hi* team, which was playing while Daggy. a 6-1 182 senior, added 123 yard* and a •Maple Valley Athletic Booster* ■ pair of touchdowns Meanwhile, it wasn't the : best of evenings for the Lion Plf VAllCV MB. CAFETERIA J Jof ffense Maple Valley was • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ held to 130 yards on 48 car9 Door* Open (30 • tody Birds Alft Z ries on the ground while com- and pan rabl* *hci a*initurf surfa nxrot run*, al kcaM <wi <4 lk*iti. were (.<m* : BINGO NASHVILLE VFW 8260 FISH and CHICKEN FRY 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Friday, Nov. 18th All-You-Can-Eat MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate pitting 5-of-ll passes for 32 yards. "I thought we moved the bail fairly well." said Mittclstaedt. "We juM didn't stop them defensively We didn't expect to move the hall up and down the field on Dew-in. but we didn't expect them to do it Io us either.'’ Dew itt took the excitement out of the contest early, scor­ ing the first three times it had the ball to amass a 21-0 lead by the 8:56 mark of the se­ cond quarter. At that point. Maple Valley scored its only points of the contest w hen linebacker Greg Flower scooped up a fumble, dropped it. kicked it ahead three yards, snatched it back up and rambl­ ed 42 yards for a touchdown Mike Everett kicked the extra point. Dewitt had scored its points on a nine-yard run by Cowdry. a two-yard dive by Daggy. and another 10-yard run by Cowdry with 11:54 left in the half. Dewitt wasted little time in answering Flower's touchdown as Cowdry race 53 yards for a touchdown on the first play following the kickoff. One series of plays in par­ ticular highlighted Maple Valley's offensive frustration. In the last two minutes of the first half, the Lions recovered a Cowdry fumble at their own 42. In three plays, the Lions lost 34 yards on 13 and seven­ yard sacks of quarterback Malt Forell and an 11 -yard loss on a fumbled pitchout. 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JUST INSIDE NASHVILLE VILLAGE LIMITS Par- Hally wooded, well & septic. (VL-256) Farms, country homes, residential, lake properties, business opportuni­ ties, vacant land — WE HAVE BUYERS!! 21 ACRES (APPROX.) - Portly wooded, borders creek, some red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building site and good hunting area (VL-292) Parents and scouts gathered recently for the October Cub Scout Pack No. 3176 meeting. During the meeting, the various dens presented skits, displayed some Halloween crafts, masks and wreaths, demonstrated an experiment, and brought in some tool boxes. The following scouts were awarded arrowheads for achievements accomplished over the summer, Andy Oleson, Trent Harvey, Tim Warner, Matt Fawley, Jeff Bryski and David Taylor. The scouts enjoyed a hayride and hot dog roast at Jarvor’s on Oct. 29. The November pack meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Fuller School, starting at 6:30 p.m. The scouts are to bring in a decorated cake with the theme of scouting or Election '88. The cakes will be autioned. Farm live turkeys, farm raised $20 each. 517/852-1922 FOR SALE: • WANTED: Musical Instruments • Drum Sets • Key- J • boards • Golf Clubs • Tents • Boats & Motors • Color TVs • VCRs • Used Elec. Stove • Refrig. • Pool Stocks • Baby Beds • Furniture • Water Skis • BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 • 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan • MAPLE VALLEY Adult Education High school completion and vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take a class for $25.00 for 7 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Monday through Thursday Thornapple Lake Estates 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Attend classe Accounting Consumers Ed. English GED Preparation any time during the above hours. Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES Maple Valley High School 6-10 p.m Evening Classes begin Nov. 28,1988 MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English Computer Science THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Wood Proc., Beg. & Adv. ENROLL NOW! Maple valley community Ed Maple valley Jr.-Sr. High School — 852-9275 — • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 11 Community band, karate offered Maple Valley's Sean Bitgood (32) can't catch a pass as two Dewitt players break up the play. 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The first half action ended with the Lions leading 28-20. In second half action St. Philip caught fire and outscored the Lions 32-27 but the early first half lead by the Lions was enough to secure the victory 55-52. This game was special because each player honored their parents in a pre-game ceremony. Each mother was presented with a beautiful white rosebud. Thursday night the Lions BUILDING or REMODELING? >* traveled to Lansing Christian for a 72-42 win. The first half had both teams scoring many points to end 37 for Maple Valley to 23 for Lansing Christian. During second half action the lions added 35 points to the scoreboard for their best of­ fensive effort this season of 72 points. All Lions scored with Dean­ na Hagan’s 17, Karris True 16, Kristen Riaai 11, Lesley Dipert 10, Holly Spitzer 7, Tammy Ashley 5, Angie Bahs 3, Nicole Kipp 2, and Heidi Reese 1. The Lions will host Bellevue on Monday and their prepare for the Michigan High School State District basket­ ball tournament. In that tour­ nament the Lions will play Springfield on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The winner will advance to Saturday night to play Galesburg-Augusta at 7:30 p.m. All tickets for these games will be $3. Family roller skating night set for Nov. 17 The second of seven Family Roller Skating nights will be Thursday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charlotte Skating Center. All 4-H members, leaders, friends and families are in­ vited. The cost is $2.50 with or without skates. The December skate is scheduled for Dec. 15. .»i***L **L W*1 jiW *#! , 1*7 1107’ Jffij i>jw II* J> Two Community Education enrichment programs, com­ munity band and karate, are beginning this month. The Maple Valley Com­ munity Band had an organiza­ tional meeting and will begin practicing again on Thursday evenings at 7:00 in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School band room. Any community resident is welcome to join the band. The second session of junior and open karate will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Maplewood Elementary School. To enroll in the karate classes, call the Community Education Office at 852-9275. Those interested may visit the class the first evening if they would like to do. so. Parents are also invited to stay for the junior karate class. Those who would like to teach an enrichment class may call the Community Education office. The Community Ed staff is now planning for classes that will begin in January. Those who have hobbies that they would like to share with others can find there may be other community people who would like to learn about it. HOMETOWN! 219 S. State, Nashville LUMBER YARD 852-0882 See Us For... Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings DAVE ACKETT and GORDY HESS for your auto needs. 1988 chevy Corsica 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p/s, p/b, A/C, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo, one owner, 2 tone, C 0 A !" 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Mr. Tossava was bom on maternal great grandparents, Kenneth and Evelyn Doyle of April 1,1949 at Ann Arbor, the Kentwood; two aunts, Mrs. son of Peter and Doris (Dwyer) Wade (Patti) Dakin of Colum­ Tossava. He was raised in bus, Georgia and Paige Nelson Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in of Hastings. Funeral services were held 1967 from Hastings High Wednesday, November 9, at School. He was a United States Riverside Cemetery’s Baby­ land in Hastings with Rev. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War from November Robert Mayo officiating. Arrangements were made 1968 until November 1970. He by Wren Funeral Home of was employed at Hastings Fiberglass Products in Hast­ Hastings. ings and had previously been employed 20 years at Hastings Aluminum Products. He was a Kendra Leslie Nelson HASTINGS - Kendra Leslie Nelson, infant daughter of Pamela Jo Nelson, died Monday, November 7,1988 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kendra was bom November 7, 1988 at Butterworth Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids. Kendra is survived by her mother Pamela; maternal grandparents, Richard and Darlene Nelson of Hastings; Hair Styling member ofthe Hastings Moose Lodge and Hastings American Legion Post Mr. Tossava is survived by his mother Doris Tossava of Hastings; five brothers, Robert and Jan Tossava, Donald Tossava, David and Sue Tossava, Peter and Connie Tossava, all of Hastings and Albert and Carolyn Tossava of Alto; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Doris Dwyer ofHastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter, in 1969. Funeral services were held Friday, November 11, 1988 at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA - Paul William Birman, Sr., 76, ofBrooksville, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek and Hastings, died Friday, November 11,1988 at his residence in Florida. Mr. Birman was bom on December 17, 1911, in Barry County, the son of Bert and Sarah (Williams) Birman. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended schools there. He resided in Brooksville since May 1988. He had previously lived in Battle Creek for 25 years and in the Dowling and Hastings areas for several ye&rs. He was married to M. Eileen Norris on June 10, 1934. He worked for Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for over 25 years, retiring in 1974. Other employment included E.W. Bliss Company and U.S. Wire Company. Mr. Birman is survived by his wife, Eileen; four sons, Paul W. Birman, Jr., Nelson Birman and Robot Birman all of Battle Creek, Wilfred Birman of Phoenix, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Orvin Birman of Battle Creek; a sister, Nellie Johnson of Battle Creek. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with the Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphyse­ ma Foundation. Maxine Miller ______ for the ... Holidays at ... Walk-ins Welcome •’The Mirrors image" HILLOL2 luiaae*. Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HASTINGS - Maxine Mill­ er, 74, of 517 W. Grand Street, Hastings, died Monday, November?, 1988 inHastings. Mrs. Miller was bom on November 18, 1913 in Rock­ ford, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Johnson) Merinar. She was raised in the Rockford area and attended school there. She was married to Orva O. Miller on March 3,1930. They lived in Salina, Ohio until Maria Cardenas • NOTICE • Nashville Residents THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING scheduled for NOVEMBER 24,1988 has been CANCELLED Thank You ROSE HEATON, Village Cleric Simplicity PRE-SEASON SPECIAL CHARLOTTE Maria Cardenas, 77, of Summit, Illi­ nois and formerly ofCharlotte, died Friday, November 4,1988 at her residence. She was bom in Mexico and moved to Charlotte in 1935, where she stayed until moving to Illinois. She was a home­ maker and a member of the First Assembly ofGod Church in Charlotte. Surviving are sons, Thomas and Amado Cardenas, both of Nashville, Frank Cardenas of Kentucky and Raymond Cardenas ofIllnois; daughters, Dora Silvas of Charlotte and Olivia Amador, Jane Cybulski, Lydia Gallage and Rose Cardenas, all of Chicago. Funeral services were held November 8, at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned moving to Camden, Michigan in 1942. 1942 They The came to Hast­ ings in 1957. She was employed at Pennock Hospital Housekeep­ Creamed tuna on a biscuit, Menu ing Department for five years. peas and carrots, harvard Wednesday, Nov. 16 She had previously owned and Baked fish, baby carrots, beets, oleo, appleasuce, milk. Events managed restaurants through-wax beans, white bread, oleo, out her working life before sliced pears, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Nashville—Blood pressure moving to Hastings. Thursday, Nov. 17 She was a member of the Sloppy joes, from 10:45-12. HastingsPresbyterian Church and the tomato/cucumberr salad, Bingo. 10:30-11. Sing-a-long Camden Methodist Church natural cuts, bun, salad dress­ 11. Thursday, Nov. 17 where she was a long-time ing, fresh fruit, milk. Nashville—Bingo. choir director. Friday, Nov. 18 Friday, Nov. 18 Mrs. Miller is survived by Macaroni and cheese, brocHastings--Popcorn. five daughters, Mrs. Virlin coli spears, stewed tomatoes, Nashville—Popcorn. (Janet) Goforth or Freeport, muffin, oleo, jello, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Mrs. Mary Lou Plotner of Monday, Nov. 21 Nashville—The Kuemples Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Jane JohnVeal s c a 11 o p i n i , cock of Brethren, Mrs. James cauliflower, spinach, roll, Washtub Band 12. All Sites Puzzles. Indian Heritage Day. (Becky) Lumbert of Hastings, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Miss Debra Miller ofHastings; Tuesday, Nov. 22 one son, Jerry Miller ofWells­ ton; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a broflier, Bob Merinar of Rockford, Ohio; a sister, Ruby Kimmell of Celi­ na, Ohio. Did you know that we?... She was preceded in death • Make Keys • Cut Glass • Thread Pipe • by her husband, Orva on Rent Rinse 'n Vac Machines • Stock Full Line of September 14,1983, and a son, Walter Ray Miller in 1946. Stovepipe • Stock PVC Pipe • Copper Pipe • Funeral services were held Galvanized Pipe • Black Thursday, November 10, at the Pipe • Plastic Pipe Wren Funeral Home, with Don’t forget the Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ METHODIST WOMEN’S BAKE SALE NOV. 18th at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ciating. Burial was at Camden Cemetery in Camden. "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service” Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheim­ HOURS: Monday thru Friday er’s Disease Foundation. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vermontville Hardware Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Own a 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or tees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES • SERVICE RLEVSIC E - &Lpplian,ce We service all brands h 543*8332 Model 4212H •12 Horsepower • Key Electric Start • Transmission: Auto Infinitely Variable to 5.3 mph • 36” Cut Axle Mounted Mower Pivots with Ground for Smooth Cuts 12 h.p. Tractor with 56" Mower, 56" Snow Thrower, Lift Lever, Chains & Hitch REG. PRICE •5745°° SALE PRICE $2895 Limited Amount on Hand SAVE 9o5U TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Er Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS (up to ssooo) 126 S. Cochran WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp& Admiral for ... Vermontville, Castleton and Maple Grove Township Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A por­ tion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth at the following 543-3559 Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * Hobin Hichards AUTHORIZED AGENT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 13 Serving Our Country ' Ji. k< |u'l? |ul? 'l?^,,'i JII ■ Ilsfa Thomas M. Bemis Army Spec. Thomas M. Bemis, son of Gayle A. Elder of 210 Park Meadows, Lans­ ing, and Michael T. Bemis of 9313 Kelly Highway, Vermontville, has participated in the NATO-sponsored exercise, Return of Forces to Ger­ many ’88 (REFORGER). The exercise was designed to evaluate plans and support agreements between NATO member nations, to exercise West Germany’s ability to support deploying forces and to test the ability ofEuropeanbased units to quickly link reinforcing units with their pre-positioned equipment. Bemis is a construction equipment repairer with the 82nd Engineer Battalion in West Germany. He is a 1983 graduate of Everett High School, Lansing. Daniel J. Kellogg Army National Guard Private Daniel J. Kellogg, son of George and Carol Kellogg of 716 N.. Main,, Nashville,, has completed the basic field artillery cannoneer course of Fort Sill, Okla. During the course, students were taught the duties of a howitzer or gun selection crewman. They also received instruction in communica­ tions, maintenance and the handling of ammunition and explosives. Kellogg is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Child care training to be offered in January Training for child care pro pro-­ viders will be offered in Charlotte, beginning in January. nience of working in their variety of activities for in­ grant from Mervyn’s Depart­ own homes, the satisfaction of fants, toddlers, preschoolers ment Store. being self-employed and the and school-age children. Robert L. Sipes enjoyment of caring for Navy Airman Recruit This training is being of­ Those interested in becom­ children. Robert L. Sipes, son of Those who have thought of fered at the Eaton In­ ing family day care providers Priscilla M. Law of 4790 becoming child care providers The free training will cover termediate School Building or those who are already pro­ Allegan Road, Vermontville,, can experience the eonve- the business aspects of runn­ and all of the workshops are viders and would like to take ■recently reported for duty ing a family day care home, offered in the evenings. The this free training, may call the aboard the aircraft carrier offer information On nutrition training will be provided by Eaton Cooperative Extension USS Coral Sea, homeported for young children, guidance the Office of Young Children office at 543-2310 or Christopher A. Thomson in Norfolk, Va. Army National Guard and discipline techniques and and the Cooperative Exten­ 372-5594 to get a program A 1984 graduate ofPortland Private Christopher A. Thom­ introduce participants to a sion Service under a special brochure. High School, Portland, he son, son of Dawn M. Haight joined the Navy in April of 6810 Assyria Road, 1988. Nashville, has completed the Scott E. Pixley basic field artillery cannoneer ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you Scott E. Pixley, son of course at Fort Sill, Okla. thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Donald W. and Loretta M. During the course, students Michigan State Housing Development Authority Pixley of 9180 Thomapple were taught the duties of a (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ Lake Road, Nashville, has howitzer or gun section ing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestcompleted basic training at crewman. They also received income family or single person, call MSHDA at Fort Dix, N.J. instruction in communica­ 1 -800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 a.rri.- 5 p.m.) for During urng thee training ra nng, tions, maintenance and the students received instruction handling of ammunition and more-information. in drill and ceremonies, explosives. weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Pixley is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Charles E. Sheldon Jr. Army Private Charles E. Sheldon eon Jr., r., son oof Charles ares E.. and Ruth E. Sheldon of 637 S. Main, Nashville, has com­ ppleted basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. During During the the training, training, students received instruction in drill drill and and ceremonies, in weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is a 1988 graduate of Charlotte High School. Happy 9th Birthdayy taW.1 • BEN •y iVatHms'MiHliied November 15 a y Love ... Mom & Dad, y& Grandma & Grandpa GMfy'H I tye'IW^ 3 wiiijift R f®w» iwiiw jjl Ty FiiesfeW flfJItolM Community Thanksgiving ttullli jjflilM®1 21 UilliH w®1 | Service Tuesday, November 22 - 7:30 P.M. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH — Vermontville — The last thing a landlord needs now is a problem with his insurance. The best thing about being a landlord is collecting rent on time. The worst thing about being a landlord is collecting your renters’ problems. So its nice to know that when a problem does arise, you have Auto-Owners Rental Dwelling Insurance. And that’s no problem. Because Auto-Owners writes its own rental policies, they can offer you broader coverage than most. In fact, you can receive nearly the same protection that you have on your own home. You can even buy replacement cost coverage if you qualify. So see your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent and find out how he can protect your rental dwelling property...so all you have to think about is the rent. MAPLE VALLEY Community Education ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASSES To Enroll — Call 852-9275 IIMfi_________EEE_________ PATE CLASS______ WKS PLACE_ INSTR MONDAY Office Update* 6-10 p.m. $25 11/28/88 7 MVHS Wolff TUESDAY Welding & Shop Jr. Karate Open Karate Machine 6-10 p.m. $25 11/29/88 7 MVHS Kipp 6-7 p.m. $7.50 11/29/88 5 Maplewood OSKA 6-8 p.m. $12.50 11/29/88 5 Maplewood OSKA John Warren, Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce and Thelma Christopher WEDNESDAY Computer Science 6-10 p.m. $25 11/30/88 7 MVHSHunt THURSDAY Accting.* 6-10 p.m. $25 12/1/88 7 MVHSRosin Typing 6-10 p.m. $25 12/1/88 7 MVHSRosin Beg. & Adv. Word Processing __________6-10 p.m. $25 112/1/88 7 MVHS Christie 'Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. Maple Valley Community Band Meets Thursday Evenings 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Maple Valley High School Band Room The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 Z4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TklPNo Pro6&^nPeop&'“ �The Maple Volley Hews, Nashville. Tuesday, November 15. 1988 — Page 14 lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. School Lunch Menus Second term starts Nov. 28 in Adult Education The second term for the evening adult education classes offered through Maple Barbeque on bun, com, ap­ Valley Community Education will begin Monday. Nov. 28. ple crisp. For those interested in tak­ Tuesday, Nov. 22 Reg. or cheese hot dogs, ing one or more of these classes, it is time to register french fries, mixed fruit. for them. Many classes are ofWednesday, Nov. 23 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cherry tarts, Snowshoe maki butter sandwich. Kingman Museum of Nov. 24-25 Natural History in Battle Thanksgiving, no school. A choice of lowfat 2%, Creek again will present a white or choc, milk is served workshop on constructing with each meal. Menu subject snowshoes from 9:30 a.m. to to change. The national school 4 p.m., Nov. 19. The museum will supply the lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of instruction, frames, lacing race, color, national origin, and bindings, while the par­ ticipants do the lacing and ap­ sex or handicap. ply the varnishing of the snowshoes. Pre-registration is required. Community Notices Fee is $55, which includes the ATTENTION: Nashville VFW 8260 Auxiliary and Dad’s Post frame, lacing materials and Parents ofservice persons please boot bindings. This will be the make sure auxiliary has correct last workshop offered at the address. So Christmas checks $55 price. Because of increas­ can be mailed out. Call Genny ed kit costs, the next workshop in January will be Allen 852-9784._____________ Fuller St. Monday, Nov. 21 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Nov. 21 •Salad, *Ham St Cheese. •Peanut Butter sand french fries, apple Tuesday, Nov. 22 •Salad. *Pizza, *Mac. & Cheese, com, fruit cocktail, bread and butter. Wednesday, Nov. 23 •Salad, •Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, bread and butler. Nov. 24-25 Happy Thanksgiving, no school. •Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Monday, Nov. 21 Chili, crackers, peanut but­ ter sdw.. carrot and celery sticks, apple cobbler. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy, dinner rolls, fruit and veg., jello. Wednesday, Nov. 23 Macaroni and cheese, tuna sdw., greens, apple. Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving, no school. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage ana Surplus Groceries ana Bulk Fooas LAKEWOOD-IONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Trips and Tours announces the following trips; November 25, Christmas in Chesaning, $38.00 includes entertainment, candel lighting ceremonies, carriage rides and dinner at the Chesan­ ing Heritage House; Nov. 26-28, Winter Festival of Lights, Niagra Falls, $209.00 per person, double occupancy includes tick­ ets for 2 shows, Tony Orlando and Dawn and the “Polish Prince" Bobby Vinton, tradi­ tional holiday dinner, 2 break­ fasts, fireworks, touring of the lights and accomodations at the Radisson Hotel, transportation by deluxe motor coach. Jan. 25-Feb. 12, Fabulous Florida, $1068.00 per person, double occupancy. Call for full informa­ tion, Lakewood Community Education (616) 367-4323 or (616) 374-8897. For reserva­ tions and trip information. 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3% miles West of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING Pearl White & Chocolate Confectionery Coating $129 Raisin Bron JtoI no Flakes* PECAN . ®29? $2»? THE SKI LOFT Women’s Literary Club meets Nov. 16 The Nashville Women’s Literary Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the home of Marge Walff at 7:30 p.m. Humorous readings recited by Mabel Booher will be the evening’s program. The club members will plan their an­ nual Christmas bake sale at Hastings City Bank, which will be on Saturday, Dec. 3. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up.Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. fered in the evening. Some of the classes include computer science, welding and machine shop, typing, word processing and more. Classes are held from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday evenings. These classes are open to all adults. ng clinic set $65. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. For additional information and class registration call Paul Rheaume at Kingman Museum, 965-5117. and they are free to adults without their high school diplomas and to graduates under 20. Others pay a small fee to take the classes. The adult education learn­ ing center in the Thomapple Lake Estates Community building is open from 8 am. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Adults may begin classes there anytime. To find out more about the adult education program, call the Community Education of­ fice at 852-9275. Office hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Handicapped workshop set by Eaton County I.S.D. Parents of handicapped children (with learning disabilities, physical han­ dicaps, etc.) are invited to at­ tend a free workshop on “Transition From School To Work,” “Monday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eaton County ISD, Conference Room A and B, 1790 East Packard Hwy., Charlotte. This workshop is designed to help parents and profes­ sionals learn about programs and services available in the public schools and after high school to prepare students for employment. To register, call Charlotte Koger at (517) 484-2929. This workshop is sponsored by Eaton County ISD/PAC and (Cause) Citizens Alliance To Uphold Special Education. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 14 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 16-4-H Advisory Council, 7:30p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 25 - 4-H Beef Weigh-In, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Nov. 30 - “Holiday Sweet Hearts”, 1 p.m. United Methodist Church, Green St. Hastings. Registration required. $3 charge. Call the Extension Office for details. Business Services Great Values Great Service LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._______ 20% OH all items over $5.00* 25% or greater off new ski packages •Sale items excluded 201 f/2 S. Cochran, Charlotte Downtown Charlotte - Over Wildern's Drug Store nU PI FLINV UI LIV Tuesday-Friday 2-8p.m. Saturday Noon-6 p.m. vEA i 1 Q|I\/II wQ " X O TWO MAN CREW: We SPECIALTY do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 The VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 East Main Street Vermontville Moxn: 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Some evenings by appointment. Real Estate GOVERNMENT HOMES from $1.00 (U-Repair) delin­ quent tax properties and repo’s. For’ current list call 1-800-633-0536 Ext 6579 also open evenings._____________ WORK A LITTLE save a lot 9 year old tri-level, 2 baths, 2 car garage, 5 acres, 1 mile south of Nashville, lived-in but needs finish work. $42,000. Phone 517/629-4290. Vermontville Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • ruiiy insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte XX COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 apo Ionia Roao VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319’ — HOURS — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 15, 1988 — Page 15 Examine bee nests after the cold weather arrives During warm weather, a yellow jacket nest is nothing to mess with. But once cold weather has set in and the in­ habitants are gone, nests can be collected and examined safely. “If you’ve ever wondered what a nest looks like inside, this can be the time to find out,” says Gary Dunn, Exten­ sion entomologist at Michigan State University. The best candidates for in­ spection are the aerial nests, those gray, top-shaped paper creations often seen hanging at the tips of tree branches. Maple Leaf Grange to have speicial Thanksgiving Maple Leaf Grange will have a community Thanksgiv­ ing dinner Saturday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to take part. Nests of ground-dwelling or cavity-nesting yellow jackets are hard to locate and remove. Before attempting to collect a nest, tap the branches to which it is fastened with a long pole, Dunn advises, and watch for any late-season straglers to emerge. If the weather has been consistently cold for a while and agitating the nest yields no wasps, it’s probably safe to snip the bran­ ches to which it’s fastened and look at it more closely. What you’ll find, Dunn says, is a papery envelope made of wood fibers chewed and partially digested by the worker wasps, then applied to the nest in thin sheets. Though it seems to be a fairly uniform gray from a distance, close in­ spection reveals fan-shaped patches in yellow, green, orange and brown tints. Dif­ ferent colors represent dif­ ferent types of wood gathered for nest construction, Dunn explains. Near the small end of the nest is the entrance hole. If you open the nest, you’ll be able to trace how it grew from the small compartment built by the lone queen in the spring to the many layers of paper and honeycomb-like cells built by the workers over the summer. The female overwinters, Dunn explains, and builds a small nest in the spring in which to rear a batch of young. These young are infer­ tile females that then take over the jobs of nest building and young rearing, leaving the queen free to devote all her ing, they will start the whole time to egg laying. By the end process again. of the summer, the colony Nests are not reoccupied by may total as few as 20 in- yellow jackets. They may be dividuals or as many as 5,000 inhabited during the winter by depending on the species.. mice or other small rodents, In the late summer, the eggs and scavenger insects may the queen lays begin to enter to feed on any wasp lar­ develop into drones (males) vae that remain in the brood and queens-to-be rather than cells. Birds may also peck at workers. After these mature, the nests. The result of all this they will mate, the males will activity, plus wear and tear by die—along with the old queen winter weather is that nests and all the workers—and the usually disintegrate by spring. new queens will find over­ To preserve a nest, make wintering shelter. In the spr- surfe it dries adequately, Dunn advises. Air drying is usually Antifreeze ingestion can be deadly Antifreeze waste products and spillage from cleaning and winterizing radiators are ex­ tremely dangerous to children, pets and livestock. Most commercial antifreeze preparations contain ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste, so children, pets and livestock will readily drink both the concentrated and diluted solutions. Two tablespoons of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) may kill a child, a 25-pound dog, or six fivepound cats. Clinical signs of acute tox- — NOTICE — VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will be no parking on village streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Any person in violation of Village Or­ dinance 1A is subject to a traffic violation and vehicle will be towed away at owners expense. icosis are uncoordinated movements, convulsions, vomiting, coma and death. If an animal survives the acute poisoning without treatment, death may ensue in five to eight days from kidney damage and uremia. If antifreeze poisoning is suspected, professional medical assistance should be sought immediately. Early treatment is necessary to pre­ vent death. For further infor­ mation, contact your veterinarian. sufficient, but you can also bake a nest in the oven at its lowest setting. This will also dispose of any insects or other creatures that may have mov­ ed in. Dunn emphasizes that there is nothing inside one of these nests that will hatch and emerge as an adult yellow jacket. Undeveloped larvae will have died from lack of care after the workers died off. And the queens that will start new colonies next spring will have found other places to spend the winter. AMERKMtUCATINWffl inHkrn-nini . From Our Readers Commissioner 'scouts’ Jonesville To the editor: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov. 15 Nov. 20 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 28 Dec. 4 Dec. 6 Dec. 11 Potluck and Program for Maple Valley £ : residents over 40 — Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High School Library - 12:30 P.M. Community Thanksgiving Service — Assembly of God, Nashville - 7:00 P.M. Community Thanksgiving Service — :• • First Congregational Church, Vermont­ ville - 7:30 P.M. £: SADD Meeting — Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Cafeteria - 7:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Praise Service — Ver­ montville Bible Church - 7:00 P.M. ? ■ Happy Thanksgiving! Second term classes begin for Maple alley Adult Education. £ : Cantata - "Merry Christmas" — First : Conqreqational Church, Vermontville 7:00 P.M. Maplewood Christmas Program Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School — Christmas Cantata — Vermontville Bi­ ble Church - 6:00 P.M. g To have your event publicized, call MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY ED 852-9275 Support your schools! Cobb Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 lA" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville : : A short time before the Maple Valley Lions were to play Jonesville in a football classic, I received a call from a friend in the former school. “Do me a favor,” he said. I said, “Sure, if I could.” Anything to help a friend and a constituent. “You have some contacts in Jonesville”, he went on, “see if you can get a line on their football team.” Dutifully, I contacted the president of the village and a member of the high school faculty and “subtlely” posed my Maple Valley friend’s question. The answer was swift in coming. . “Tell your friend,” my sources said, “that Jonesville is 9 and zip. The last game that we won was against the team who was this year’s champion in a rival league.” And so I reported back. Well, as history now records, Maple Valley won, 7 to 0 in an awful rain and on a field of ooze. Maple Valley was able to capitalize on a fumble for the only score. At a later point in the game, I am told, that the Lions were knocking once more at the goal line only about two feet from a touchdown and Jonesville held. Perhaps they held in part because of the pleading of a little cheer leader who just happens to be our granddaughter! Congratulations, Lions and coaches, on your win! It was a good one and the game was played by two fine teams in almost impossible weather and field conditons. Incidentally, those I con­ tacted in Jonesville for my friend’s benefit were one and the same person. It was our son, Terry, assistant principal of the high school and presi­ dent of the Village of Jonesville! I hope that by the time this letter comes out in print that the Lions have won yet another game. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner Nashville Chamber off Commerce TURKEY SHOOT Saturday, Nov. 19 • 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Find the Right Turkey and Get one free (Four to be given away.) Look in the participating stores and find the winning turkey. THE FOLLOWING CHAMBER MEMBERS PARTICIPATING: Carl’s Super Market Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Clayton’s Auto Sales Kathy’s Variety & Crafts Mace Pharmacy Mar-Jay Collectables Goodtime Pizza Maple Valley Implement Maple Valley Real Estate Maple Valley Standard Nashville Hardware Hometown Lumber Satellite T.V. Wolever’s Real Estate Charlie’s South End Maple Valley Concrete Prod. Inc. CHAMBER MEMBERS NOT PARTICIPATING: Cappon Oil Hecker Agency Harold Christiansen JH Photo Judd Cooleys K.en.t Oil Co. Wren Funeral Homes Darlene Rantz - Mary Kay Products Eaton Federal Savings Bank Stanton Real Estate Hastings City Bank Children must be with an adult One winner per family. �USDA Choice Starting November 1st — Looko fuor rs dtoertaei!ls in REGISTER TO WIN A FREE TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS SIRLOIN $019m TIP STEAK m ..for your family's Thanksgiving Dinner Drawing to be held Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Need not be present to win. GROUND BEEF lb prom Chuck John Morrell's FREE $991 SLICED BACON weekly Meat Giveaway 29 CORN DOGS See Meat Counter Display for Complete Details Herrud's Mild PORK SAUSAGE - .u .. K Sure Fresh TURKEYS i6bQC All Sizes..... Schuler 8-oz. Northern 250 ct. DAIRY & FROZEN CHIPS NAPKINS Bacon, Garlic or Natural Shurfine Stuffed Spanish OLIVES COLBY CHEESE Chef Pierre Apple or Pumpkin Jiffy ****§r Land O Lakes LAND Q) LAKES $1I89 2% MILK PIE CORN MUFFIN MIXsoz — ,$MOO Jiffy8-oz. 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MICHIGAN ThP-mApreA/alley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 16 — Tuesday, November 22, 1988 Schug and school board sign release and settlement agreement by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley Board of Education Nov. 14 passed a motion to sign a release and settlement agreement with Dr. Victor Schug. The move is expected to set­ tle a dispute between Schug and the school board before the case goes to the state tenure commission. When Schug refused to ac­ cept an untenured position as administrative assistant after the board eliminated his post as curriculum coordinator last April, Schug appealed to the Michigan Tenure Commis­ sion, alleging violations ofthe Michigan Teachers’ Tenure Act. In that action, Schug charg­ ed that “the proposed contract (for the position of ad­ ministrative assistant), which was intended as a compromise settlement, was not offered in good faith but was deliberate­ ly designed so as to be unacceptable.” After attempts to negotiate the new contract with Schug last June reached an impasse, the school board informed Schug that his employment with the school district had been terminated as of July 1. The school board also filed a stipulation to dismiss and an order of dismissal with the tenure commission. Before reading part of the settlement agreement, Superintendant Carroll Wolff noted that ifthe case went to a tenure hearing and the school district lost, it would be responsible for Schug’s back wages and related benefits and for the school district at­ torney’s legal fees. According to the release and settlement agreement, Schug and the board “have agreed to adjust, compromise and settle all controversies, disputes and differences which existed or which exist between them in connection with the petitioner’s employ­ ment with the board.” There are nine points of agreement contained in the four-page document. The first three read as follows: “I. A positive letter of recommendation signed by the current Board President and a positive letter of recommen­ dation signed by the current Superintendent, each concern­ ing the employment of the Petitioner (Schug) with the School District, and accep­ table to Petitioner’s counsel, shall be provided Petitioner.” “2. A ‘General Evaluation’ of Petitioner’s job perfor­ mance, dated June 24, 1988, shall be removed from Peti­ tioner’s personnel file and from any other files maintain­ ed in School District offices.” “3. Inquiries from potential employers of the Petitioner will be referred to the Superintendent. Responses to such inquiries shall be consis­ tent with the letters of recom­ mendation referred to above.” The fourth point of agree­ ment states that the stipulation to dismiss and order of dismissal filed with the tenure commission “shall be executed.” It also states that the stipula­ tion and order of dismissal will be executed ‘“with pre­ judice,’ thus preventing Peti­ tioner from filing future claims with the State Tenure Commission against the Board.” The fifth point ofagreement states that “the Release and Settlement Agreement signed by Victor L. Schug shall con­ stitute a foil and complete set­ tlement, release, discharge and waiver.” It also carries a disclaimer in which Schug and his heirs give up all rights to further legal action against the school board and the school district and its employees, whether in state or federal courts or with the tenure commission. There is another disclaimer in No. 5, in which the school board and district give up any rights they have “for any claim for damages arising out of the employment of Petitioner by the School District.” The sixth point reads as follows: “.6. The School District shall compensate Petitioner for eighteen (18) unused vaca­ tion days according to the . salary scale for Petitioner dur­ ing the 1987-1988 school year.” Schug’s original contract threatening to commit suicide. with the school district stated: Originally charged with an “The annual salary for the open murder count — which position shall be $38,000 dur­ carried a possible sentence of ing the 1986-87 school year. life in prison — Harwood The salary for the second year pleaded guilty to the lesser of­ (1987-88) shall be adjusted at fense of involuntary the time contracts are approv­ manslaughter as part of a plea ed for administrators.” agreement with the Barry The contract for the position County Prosecutor’s office. , ofadministrative assistant that Continued on page 2 Schug refused to accept states: Dennis C. Harwood Jr. “The annual salary for the position shall be $40,500 dur­ ing the 1988-89 school year.” In accordance with the agreement, school board of­ we’ll come, up with some surance policies for possible ficials estimate the sum Schug suspects in this incident,” coverage of the items. Continued on page 2 Vandals also visited the Koetje said. Anyone who has -any addi­ Maple Valley Implement car tional information on the lot near the cemetary. Koetje said there was a cemetery vandalism is asked to contact the Nashville police good possibility that the or the Barry County Sheriff’s crimes were related. The lot manager, Dave Department. The statue that was Ackett, said a total of 16 cars by Mark LaRose destroyed by the vandals was were damaged by the vandals. The Maple Valley School “It looks like they took a a gravemarker for a little girl. Her tombstone read “Our Lit­ screwdriver or something and Board voted 5-2 Nov. 14 to tle Angel: Tracy Wahmhoff.” pried the hood emblems off of revise the “Travel Exceptions” section in the athletic Koetje said the vandals many of the cars,” he said. “They took every emblem code to include a fourth exdestroyed at least one tomb­ off an ’83 Cadillac Seville we ception in the case of family stone that was irreplaceable. emergencies. have out here.” The inscription on that old, Board members Bea Pino “They also took some white stone read “J. H. Lee: wheel covers and threw gas and Charlie Viele voted bom July 23, 1835, died Jan. caps all over the lot, and they against the revision. 6, 1879.” In the past, all athletes were Among some of the bigger kicked in a grill on an Omni'i' gravemarkers that were tipped and broke another grill on a required to travel to and from out-of-town athletic contests Chevette,” Ackett added. over or broken, were those Ackett. said he was con- in transportation provided by belonging to the Kraft and sidering talking to some ofthe the athletic department. Hyde families. The only exceptions to this Village officials ask that other Nashville businessmen families with damaged about posting a reward for in- rule required the athlete to get formation leading to the arrest prior approval from the gravemarkers and tombstones and conviction of the vandals. athletic director and for his or consult their homeowners inher guardian to present a note to the coach after the contest or meet. Permission to ride home, from a meet with a guardian has been granted in the past for one of three reasons. First, athletes have been allowed to leave with parents when they were going to another school-related activity after the event. Second, they were granted permission when the family was going on an out-of-district trip after the game. Third, students were allow­ ed to leave with parents when there was a medical emergency. However, the school board An irreplaceable 19th century tombstone belonging to J. H. Lee (1835-1879) lies in pieces on the ground at decision will add a fourth ex­ Harwood pleads quilty to involuntary manslaughter by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Dennis C. Harwood Jr. pleaded guilty Monday momin g to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Oct. 6 shooting death of Jack Main Jr. in Nashville The 24-year-old Vermont­ ville man admitted he aided the shooting ofMain, 24, who had been depressed and was Nashvilles* Lakeview Cemetery vandalized The statue of the Virgin Mary marking the grave of Our Little Angel: Tracy Wahmhoff was completely destroyed by Vandals. by Mark LaRose Forty tombstones, a statue ofthe Virgin Mary and fifteen urns were tipped over or broken in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville over the weekend. Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje said the wanton destruction in the cemetery probably happened Sunday night. “We do have some infor­ mation and some physical evidence that we are following up on,” Koetje said. “This is a real poor situa­ tion. Malicious destruction of property is such a senseless crime because there’s nothing to be-gained, and a great deal is lost,” he added. “But we’re confident that Among the big stones and monuments tipped over or broken by vandals were these huge gravemarkers belonging to the Hyde and Kraft families. School board votes to revise athletic code Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Continued on pqge 2 �The Maple Volley New*. Novbville. Tuesdoy. November 22. 1988 — Poge 2 Maple Valley School Board votes to revise athletic code CwwIxMdframVtfMpoffa "1 revrenmend lha you leave the fourth exception out.” he added. “The purpose of No. 4 is not to complicate things, but to cover a few exceptions. Every issue is not black and white; there are gray areas.” board member Jerry Brumm said. “Ed says there have been no exceptions, but in the past a no. 4 exception has been us­ ed, hasn't it?” Board presi­ dent Bill Flower asked. “Not to my knowledge,” Sampson replied. “I know of a case where a coach let a player ride home with her parents, so she could visit someone in the hospital,” Board member Harold Stewart said. "So it’s being done with or without Ed’s knowledge. No. 4 is a relief valve for Ed and Thhe eA Avyeenrsee, sm are w socowutleleaaddeenrs for a Hastings troop. “How do you determine what constitutes a family emergency from one family to another?" Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Ed Sampson asked. "1 don’t want to be a posi­ tion where I have to decide what is an emergency for one family and what is not for another. For every family that comes, it will be an emergen­ cy to them,” he said. “Take the original case. Was that a family emergen­ cy?” High school principal Larry Lenz asked. One board member im­ mediately said “yes,” but another said "no.” “That's my point. How do you expect Ed to define family emergency when you can't.” Lenz said. cept ton to the rule and another condition besides those of get­ ting prior approval from the AD and giving a note io the coach. Athletes now will be allow­ ed to travel home with parents from out-of-town athletic con­ tests when there is a family emergency. The condition to this revi­ sion is that the coach and/or AD will determine the validity of the family emergency. This was a point of conten­ tion between the school board and school administrators. The board's decision was precipitated by the one-meet suspension earlier this fall of cross-country runner Elisha Ayers, whose parents insisted that she ride home with them from a meet, so they wouldn't be late for a scout meeting. How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation.? 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""Noo.. 44 ccrreeaatteess aa cushion, a. loophole, and people will use it to circumvent the policy.’ "In the past, we had a policy that has worked. There hasn't been any mass hysteria without a No. 4. Lenz pointed out. "1 don't think there will be any mass hysteria with a no. 4, either," Brumm said. "The point is if a parent comes to you and says we’ve got a family emergency, what would you do? Sampson asked. “You can’t define family Dennis Harwood pleads quilty to involuntary manslaughter charges Continued from front page Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 28 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Arrested Oct. 17 by Nashville Police. Harwood waived his preliminary exam Nov. 7 in 56th District Court Land was bond over for ar­ raignment in Barry County Circuit Court. , After nearly two weeks of ^investigation and Harwood’s arrest in October, police said they do not know why Har­ wood took the life of his boyhood friend. Main. Prior to the shooting, the two began sharing an apartment in Nashville after Main had separated from his wife. Three people, including Main and Harwood, were pre­ sent at the 110 Main St. home on Oct. 6, when Main was killed instantly by a 20-gauge shotgun blast to the head. The incident initially was thought to have been a suicide, but Authorities later determined the death to be a homicide. Dean Myers, 19, the third person in the room at the time, said Main was depressed the night of his death and had been talking about killing himself. Main’s wife had left him, taking their one-year-old • daughter with her, and Main I had been seeing a girl, whom he had fought with that even­ ing, Myers said. Later that evening, the three roommates 1 sat down in a bedroom at the Main Street apartment to have a few drinks. After drinking for several hours, Main began to talk of suicide, Myers said, and Har­ wood offered to help. Myers said Main had a shotgun barrel in his mouth, and Harwood had his finger EMMANUEL Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville 11 a.m. Church Service FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School.......... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 Evening Worship.........6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.............7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF 803 Reed St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass ..6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............. 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR lodged in the Barry County since his arrest. But Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Dem­ ing cancelled bond Monday and ordered Harwood held in the Barry County Jail until sentencing. on the trigger. Harwood said, “Let me do it.” Main replied, “Go ahead.” After a pause, the gun ex­ ploded, killing Main instantly. Unable to post $50,000 bond, Harwood has been Schug and school board sign release and settlement pack Continued from front page will be paid for 18 unused vacation days to be approx­ imately $3,000. The seventh point of agree­ ment states that “either party may initiate court action to en­ force the terms and conditions of the Agreement. ” The eighth point contains a disclaimer whereby the school board and district deny “liability in any claim.” It also states that “no issue of law or fact pertaining to any dispute between the par­ lies shall be deemed admitted or considered established ak a result of this Release and Set­ tlement Agreement." The ninth and final point of agreement contained in the document states that this set­ tlement “constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supercedes any prior agreement, written or verbal, and constitutes the sole obligations of the parties to one another.” It also states that “this Agreement may not be modified or altered except by written document signed by both parties.” Diana’s Place Happy Thanksgiving — Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Hours at your Convenience Area Church Schedules EPISCOPAL CHURCH emergency. No. 4 is vague. For every’ person an emergen­ cy is something different.” Sampson said. "All no. 4 requires is that you use your discretion. Ed. And you’ve done that in the past.” Board member Dick Ewing said. “I just don’t see how there can be any consistency if you change the policy. It’s not realistic." Lenz said. Slewart then made a motion to accept the proposed revi­ sion. it was seconded, and it passed in a roll call vote. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES 852-9481 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .........6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 3 Blood flows freely at Maple Valley High School drive by Mark LaRose For the fourth year in a row, students at Maple Valley High School have stood in a long line to donate blood to the Red Cross. The annual blood drive took place in the school gym last Friday, and a record­ breaking, 118 students gave up a pint of the life-giving fluid. High school teacher Chris Ricketts is the blood drive’s advisor, but he pointed out that the seniors organize, run and participate in the charitable effort to give blood to those in need. “It all started five years ago when a Red Cross representative called me and asked if we had any students 17 years old or older who’d like to donate blood,” Ricketts said. “So I decided to make it a community project, but we couldn’t get a date five years ago.” “We got a date from the Red Cross four years ago, and that first year the students donated 60 pints of blood,” he said. The donated-blood count leaped to 97 and 105 pints in successive years at the high Amy Cooley, Kryston Royston, Mark Borner and Blood Drive advisor Chris Ricketts chat with a Red Cross nurse. school. “We feel it’s important for the seniors to get involved in the community, and the blood drive is one way for them to do it,” Ricketts said. Being involved in the blood drive fulfills a class require­ ment for seniors. The other community project that fills the bill for seniors is the an­ nual canned food drive. Mrs. Johnson’s home economics class prepared sandwiches and refreshments "> * “"HUB k nt rat#" •t *Ril mi) mi k ■tt tli'Wl ' ' ( to help rejuvenate the truly drained students. “It was kind of rough for me the first year,” Ricketts recalled. “I had never given blood Maple Valley High School students donate blood to the Red Cross in the annual Blood Drive. before, and the students back­ ed me into a comer by asking me to set the example,” he laughed. As a matter of fact, besides Ricketts there wasn’t a teacher or adminstrator to be found anywhere near the gym that day. A Red Cross spokesperson told Ricketts she was surpris­ ed by the success ofthe Blood Drive at Maple Valley High School, which is a Class C high school. “Maple Valley gives almost as much as any big city school,” she said. 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The week of Thanksgiving there will be no evening classes. The Community Education office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week for those who would like to sign up for classes. Students may enroll in the daytime classes at the learning center any time. The learning center is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The learn-, ing center is located in the Community Building at Thor­ napple Lake Estates on Thor­ napple Lake Road. Classes are free to adults without a high school diploma and graduates under 20. Others may take the classes for a small fee. Two Lansing Community College classes will be offered at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Schol beginning in January. “BUS 223, Management Supervisory Development,” will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning Jan. 11 and “SS 104, American For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. Saturday 9 ■ 1 Dorothy McMillen Government,” will be held on Thursday evenings. Those interested may enroll at LCC or in the Maple Valley Community Education office on Jan. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 SEASON’S GREETINGS Here Comes Santa Claus Here Comes Santa Claus The following is your guide to all the Christmas Activities happening in Charlotte this Holiday season. Friday, November 25 FREE Movie - Eaton Theatre at 1 p.m. Admission Is with a canned good. Free bike give-away for the children. Courtesy of NuWaue Water­ beds and Dauls Chiropractic Center. Saturday, November 26 PARADE • 10:30 a.m- thru downtown A VISIT WITH SANTA -11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Historic 1885 Courthouse Free candy canes courtesy ofCarter's Food Center • FREE MOVIE»Eaton Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Admission Is with a canned good. Free bike give-away for children. Courtesy ofNuWaue Waterbeds and Dauls Chrio* practlc Center. ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAARS - Throughout the community at the Masonic Temple, Charlotte Armory, Historic 1885 Courthouse, American Legion, and Chester Township Hall. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 COMMUNITY SING AND LIVE NATIVITY 6 p.m. Lawn of the Historic 1885 Courthouse. Free hot chocolate and cookies. Courtesy ofFelpausch Food Centers SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 CHRISTMAS CAROLING - In the downtown area 2 p. m. to 5 p. m., Charlotte Area Girl Scouts. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 11 CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOl J^F 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Historic 1885 Courthouse A VISIT WITH SANTA-1 to 5 p.m. Historic 1885 Courthouse Free candy canes courtesy of Carter's Food Center MAPLE CITY HISTORIC TOUR-1 to 7 p .m. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 3 A VISIT WITH SANTA-11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Free candy canes courtesy ofCarter's Food Center CHAR-llTES-6p.m. Charlotte will be lit with thousands of illumlnaries For your chopping convenience. merchant! ulD tx open extended chopping hourt during the holiday teaion beginning November 28. Downtown merchant! will ba open Monday thru Friday bl 8 pm., Saturday! unul 5.30 p.m., and Sunday! noon to 4 p.m. Honing in December. Plata merchant! wi* ba open Monday through Saturday til 9 p.m.. and Sunday* id 5 p.m. �The Mople Volley New*. Nashville Tuesday November 22, 1988 — Page t This week in Nashville's history (Following it the third in­ stallment in a series of articles (entering on the life ofAmber Z. Cruso, based on data sup­ plied by her son, Don Reid of Hastings, in a recentlycompiled family history. Amber 's parents. Charles and Flora (McGraw) Cruso, were early Nashville residents. He helped build the original rail line into Nashville in the late 1860s and continued to work for the railroad for many years. Flora's father, James McGraw, was Nashville'sfirst cooper and he and his family operated the old Wolcott House hotel on South Main Street.) Shortly after the birth of Amber Zella Cruso on April 6, 1887, her father sought and received a transfer by Michigan Central Railroad from Eaton Rapids back to Nashville, and set about building a new home for his family. In mid-July of that year, the Nashville News noted: “Charles Cruso, who recently moved here from Eaton Rapids, has a new child, and to shelter same has purchased of H.A. Durkee a couple of acres of land on the north side of the railroad, opposite the J.B. Mills house, and is building a house on same.” In September 1887, Charles, Flora and baby Amber moved into their new residence (which in presentday terms is located at 258 Fuller Street). “At last things were coming together for the Cruso family, new house, near parents, good job, new daughter,” noted Amber’s son, Don Reid, in his family history. “All seem­ ed well for the little family.” But by the following April, Charles was assigned to take charge of the MCRR section gang at Morgan, near Thor­ napple Lake, and moved his family there. The following month. Flora Cruso suffered a stroke, which paralyzed the left side of her body. For­ tunately, she regained her The Cruso family, Flora, Charles and daughter Amber, with horse "Old Kit," moved in 1893 to this new home Cruso built for them on a 40-acre parcel just east of Quimby. They lived for a quarter-century in this two-story house, which still stands on the northwest corner of M-79 and Charlton Park Road intersection. While her husband rode the rails and farmed on the side, Flora was busy with housework, community service and substituting as rural mail carrier out of the Quimby post office. Young Amber attended Quimby School. By 1891, Charles Cruso had tired of his job as sec­ tion gang foreman for the Michigan Central RR, so he applied for and received the position of conductor on the Jackson-Grand Rapids run. It was convenient for Cruso to board the train at Quimby, where the family had moved a couple years earlier. That settlement, some six miles west of Nashville on what is now M-79, had sprung up in 1870 around a sawmill built after the rail line went through. At first, the Crusos lived in one of the 15 houses originally built for sawmill workers by founder Ichabod Quimby. health within a fairly short time. “Mrs. Charles Cruso, hav­ ing recovered nicely from her stroke of last year, is in the village visiting her mother.” noted the Nashville News on March 16, 1889. “They (the Crusos) have moved to Quim­ by, and Amber, their little daughter, is a beautiful girl being almost 2 years old.” The home they rented in Quimby was one of 15 built by Ichabod Quimby in 1870 as housing for his sawmill opera­ tion, which was started after the railroad extension from Jackson to Grand Rapids was completed. “Ichabod installed a large Bennetts ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME for the elderly New home in Vermontville with single or double room openings available. Home atmosphere ...be one of the family. Prices very competitive for the area. 138 W. THIRD - VERMONTVILLE 517*726-0324 mill on the banks of the Thor­ napple, built housing for the workers, built' a store and a dry kiln,” explained Reid in his history. “The new school had been built in 1869... a train station had been built and a post office started, and the little town of Quimby was off and running in 1871.” But a few years later fire destroyed the sawmill, and the only business left was a grist mill. Quimby even lost its post office temporarily, to Morgan in 1878, but it was reopened at Quimby in 1886. Charles Cruso continued to work for the railroad as sec­ tion gang foreman, but by 1891 had tired of that job. When the opening arose, he applied for and received the position of conductor on the Jackson-Grand Rapids run of the Grand Valley Division of Michigan Central Railroad. “So began a new era in Charles’s life,” recalls his grandson. “One where he could dress nicely, know where and when he was going to work, and get a free ride to work.” Cruso would board the train at Quimby, ride either to Jackson or Grand Rapids, make two runs daily between the two cities for six days, then return home. About this time, Charles also became dissatisfied with the housing situation in Quim­ by, and deciding he wanted a little more land located, a 40-acre parcel for sale on the northwest corner of what now is M-79 and Charlton Park Road. The rail line divided the proprty in half, north and south sections, and the Thor- nappie river was at the north edge. In August, 1892, the Crusos bought the parcel, and Charles began clearing the land. He then set about building a twostory house that would be their home for the next quarter-century, and which still stands today. At the time Charles was 46, his wife, 34, and daughter Amber was ready to start school in the fall term at Quimby. They moved into their new home in April 1893. Charles still rode the rails as MCRR conductor, and did a little farming on the side: rais­ ing chickens, pigs and a few crops to feed the three cows he kept. In his spare time, he fished in the Thomapple River, often accompanied by his wife and daughter, or by his step-father, John J. Miller, who then lived in Hastings. Miller had retired from the railroad in 1903, about two years after the death of his wife, Sophia, mother of Charles Cruso. Flora was busy with housework and with work for the Quimby Methodist Church, which was then con­ ducted in the schoolhouse since the sanctuary was not built until 1909. (Coincidentally, her great-grandson, the Rev. Steven Reid ofHastings, pastored this same church in the 1970s.) “Then there was the usual canning of fruit and vegetables, calling on the sick in the neighborhood, and last but not least, substituting for the new mail carrier,” added Flora’s grandson, Don Reid. In 1904, rural mail delivery had been established out ofthe Quimby post office, with Henry Castelein as postmaster and George Scott as carrier. “Flora, being a good friend of George and a top-notch driver of the horse and carriage, ap­ plied for the part-time job,” recalled Reid. “She was out on the road whenever George was out of action, and she had many tales to tell of fighting the snowdrifts in the winter, fixing broken harnesses in the summer, and trying to find certain houses where no name or number existed.” Meanwhile, young Amber was attending Quimby School, where as a dedicated student she was impressed by an early teacher, Lester Webb. He had come to Quim­ by in 1902 after having taught at Morgan and at Banfield, and was considered a good teacher, well-liked by students and parents alike. “Mr. Webb was especially liked by Amber,” recalled her son. “In fact, she had a schoolgirl crush on the teacher, as she told us later on in life.” The year 1902 was a banner one for Quimby School. At that time there was no bell to call the youngsters to class, so both teacher and students worked hard during that year to secure enough money to ac­ quire a nice one. “Finally the required amount was raised, and the bell purchased,” said Reid. “On closing day of the winter term a special meeting was held at the school and the new ball unveiled.” The whole school along with officers of the district, were present and a group photo was taken. That picture and a write-up appeared in the Hastings Banner. A week later, school officials em­ powered the building of a belfrey to house the bell. Aftre completing grade school at Quimby, Ambr moved on to Hastings High, and it was there that she decided to become a teacher, “like her Mr. Webb,” noted her son. Amber enrolled in the Barry County Normal, where in a one-year course high school students were trained as teachers. Following a passing grade on the final exam, one could take an examination to earn a three-year teaching certificate. Amber passed with flying colors, and in 1906 began her career in education. (To be continued next week) Amber had grown into a beautiful young woman by the time of this photo showing her with an unidentified companion. While attending high school at Hastings, she decided to become a teacher, following in the footsteps of an early Quimby instructor whom she had admired. Amber took her training at the Barry County Normal, passing with flying colors the exam that earned her a three-year teaching certificate in 1906. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 5 Ex-deejay, talk show host speaks out on drug abuse by Mark LaRose Tom McKean ofOpen Your Eyes Inc. talked to Maple Valley High School students last Thursday and to some of their parents later that evening about the perils of drug and alcohol abuse. McKean was a successful rock-and-roll disc jockey and TV talk show host when he became addicted to cocaine at the age of 35. He began using cocaine at the rate of $300 to $500 worth per day in a matter of weeks. To feed this expensive habit, he then began selling the drug. Fourteen months after he started using cocaine, McKean sold a quantity ofthe drug to undercover cops and drew a ten-year prison term for his illicit enterprise. While serving 20 months of his term, McKean convinced the judge that he had turned his life around. The judge paroled the first-time felon. Since that time three years ago, McKean has been travel­ ing around the country in an at Michigan State University. “We felt it was advan­ tageous to have someone who has been through these pro­ blems to come and speak to the kids about them,” Lenz said. “Our philosophy is that if it helps one person, it was suc­ cessful,” he added. “As a result of the pro­ gram, we have three students in a rehabilitation program in Kokomo, Ind.,” Lenz noted. “Several others were able to talk freely to adults about how to get some help.” “We just thought it would be another way of letting the students know that help was available,” he said. Lenz nofed that the evening presentation was not very well attended by parents and adults from the community. days tend to get filled up with drugs, alcohol and sex,” he told the students. In the evening sessions with the parents, McKean asked them to keep the lines of com­ munication open. “Give your kids permission to be human,” he said. “Let them know that whatever they’ve done, they can come home and work it out.” McKean believes we are “underhugged and underlov­ ed in America” and tells parents “we can hug kids off drugs faster than we can preach them off.” High school principal Larry Lenz invited the non-profit, Open Your Eyes organization to the school to put on its pro­ gram after he recieved positive reports from people who had seen the presentation Rick Wetmore of Open Yours Eyes, Inc. accompanied Tom McKean and sold 'Hugs not Drugs' sweatshirts at the high school. anti-drug campaign that reaches 300,000 students every year. The focal point of McKean’s message to the kids was that “we need another way to vent some feelings.” “Don’t let a fear of rejec- y (Uljristmas in ttje (Cnuntru tion and fear of expressing your feelings create a void in your life because voids these Saturday, November 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. y Sunday, November 27 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Deanna Shank and Michael Clark exchange vows Deanna Shank and Michael Clark enchanged wedding vows Saturday, June 4, at Vermontville Bible. Church. The ceremony was per­ formed by Pastor Dan Smith. Deanna is the daughter of James and Norma Shank of Nashville. Michael is the son of Maurice and Charlene Clark of Haslett. Denise Shank was her sister’s maid of honor, with Heather Brown, Becky Potter and Darci Clark as bridesmaids. Steve Reid, friend of groom was best man with Fritz Stoll, Steve Clark and Tim Clark as mJ r niintfflia groomsmen. Ushers were Jonathan Shank and Jeff Clark. Brad Carpenter and Melissa Potter, cousins of the bride, sang “The Wedding Song,” “Sunrise-Sunset” and “To Me,” accompanied by Dave Welch at the piano. Stephen and Carol Potter, uncle and aunt of bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. The new Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clark now resides at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. (Ch>ester On Mulliken Road between STANTON'S i dutaounsi taxi ir lit. Walk trass'S a I Lss ttaaiiiilr Hale & Arline Hokanson Victor & Carolyn Trumble Mary Hokanson Paula Cole Jill Booher Patty Cooley (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNri STUCCT \i«rnonme. Michigan 49096 MSHMIUC :ri)» tatoarai i-sn bttk itiitis ra®1 [“H3 wr-fffeo U (517) 852-1717 — NEW LISTINGS! — *118 acre fenced farm with approx. 30 acres of woods ‘Older 4 bedroom home with fieldstone fireplace, barn and lots of outbuildings ‘Owners anxious to sell! (F-15) I1 food ata Eta? aia ‘Trades of all kinds considered on this 1982 Fairmont mobile home located on a country lot ‘Lakewood schools ‘Call for a showing and details (CH-86) i^jiH tide, life pl' i R ge teaita®'*® [jtros (| Humble Beginnings Craft Show /g Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25 & 26 (<(< 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 309 N. Main St. (Across from the Laundromat) & Nashville, Michigan 9 & >5 Wreaths; hand painted saws; hand woven baskets; woodcrafts; ceramic and wooden nativ­ ities; Christmas angels; handquilted pillows; tree ornaments and much more. >?________ ► i**iM Iy ‘Nice, neat duplex with two bedrooms in each unit ‘Good rental income ‘Priced for quick sale (V-47) Cf __ Sisters Fabrics 218 E. State Street r Pick­ up Station Shank - Forell to wed Mr. and Mrs. James Shank ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Marie, to John Bryan Forell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Forell of Charlotte. Denisfe is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of Argubright Business College and is employed at Meridian In­ surance in Okemos. > John is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Lansing Com­ munity College and is a self­ employed farmer. A March 25 wedding is be­ ing planned. for — OTHER PROPERTIES — L-65. MOBILE HOME OR BUILDING SITE - Previously perked and approved for a mobile home. Beautiful building site! V-46. TWO FAMILY HOME - Let the renter help make your payment! Priced in the low $30 s! M-24. GREAT LAND CONTRACT TERMS - Church with three floors of living space. Only $24,900. N-23. LIKE OAK WOODWORK, HARDWOOD FLOORS This four bedroom home AND OPEN STAIRCASES? priced under $30,000. Great opportunity to build equity! has it all plus a fireplace, screened porch and a garage. Great family home. Dennis Smith-852-9191 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! *40 acres with fencing for horses ‘Remodeled and redecorated 3 bedroom home ‘Barn with box stalls (CH-85) V-44. & V-43. TWO HOMES IN VERMONTVILLE - Both Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 UPTOWN Cleomers East of Michigan Ave., Hastings s OPEN Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. 'til 77945-9673 ‘Charlotte - beautiful new kitchen and bath ‘Appliances included ‘Immediate possession ‘Brick two story home located on a nice, shaded lot ‘Large living room with fireplace ‘Formal dining room and first floor laundry ‘Be sure to see this lovely home! (V-45) Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. SwaiHLansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Mople Volley Newi. Noihville, Tueidoy November 22. 1988 — Page 6 Maple Valley girls basketbailers win twice, make district finals The Maple Valley Girls Varsity Basketball moved into the district championship game this Wednesday night by defeating the Rams of Spr­ ingfield and the Rams of Galesburg-Augusta. The Lions will face the winner of the Olivet-Pennfield game. The Lions jumped out to a 20-4 first quarter lead and in­ creased that lead to 37-13 by half time. The second half was all Lions as the lead increased to 66-29 win over Springfield. The Lions featured a balanced scoring attack by Deanna Hagon 10, Karris True 9. Heidi Reese 9, Kristen Kraai 9, Nicole Kipp 7. Lesley Diperl 6, Tammy Ashley 6. Anna Goodrich 4, Lisa Long 4 and Emily Butler 2. Saturday the Lions played the Rams of GalesburgAugusta in a semi-final con­ test. The Lions jumped out to a 34-18 first half lead. The closest the Rams could get was 11 points midway in the fourth quarter. The Lions had four players in double figures. Karris True led the Lady Lions with 15 points and 11 rebounds along with some beautiful interior passing. Deanna Hagon had 13 points, Heidi Reese 10, plus Tammy Ashley 10 points and 11 rebounds. Others scor­ ing were Kristen Kraai 6, Hol­ ly Spitzer 2. and Anna Goodrich 2. The Rams of G-A had the tallest player in the tourna­ ment in Bonnie Brooks at 6 feet 2 inches. Brooks gave the Lions trouble early in the con­ test with her rebounding and scoring. The Lions caught fire when G-A switched from a 2-12 zone, into a 1-3-1 zone to protect Brooks, who was in foul trouble. Tammy Ashley quickly scored 8 points in the second quarter off offensive rebounds and clever passing to Ashley by Karris True. The Lions are fortunate to be in a position to win a fourth district Girls Basketball Title in as many years. The cham­ pionship game will be held at Pennfield High School begin­ ning at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $3 at the door. Three Lions gain all SMAA cage honors The following ten (10) girls have earned a spot on the 1988 S.M.A.A. All-Conference team by virtue ofvoting by the league basketball coaches. Hair Styling for the ... Holidays at ... Walk-ins Welcome •'The Mirrors image" .JLM6 Hfi>iiOL2 luiaae,. Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate First Team Tiffiny Graham, Bronson, Junior; Kim Odell, Bronson, Senior; Deanna Hagon, Maple Valley, Senior; Kristy Whipple, Olivet, Senior; Shelley Jones, Pennfield, Junior; Amy Shepard, Pennfield, Junior; Kristi Johnson, Pennfield, Senior; Rhonda Fortner, Springfield, Junior; Jackie Miller, St. Philip, Senior; Jennifer Wolney, St. Philip, Junior. Honorable Mention Angie Dearman, Bronson, Sophomore; Karris True, Maple Valley, Senior; Karla Carleton, Olivet, Senior; Shannon Lucas, St. Philip, Junior. Special Mention Chris Dolph, Bellevue; Lesley Dipert, Maple Valley; Teresa Jackson, Pennfield; Tammy Richards, Spr­ ingfield; Kim Bly, St. Philip; Candy Tooman, Bronson. membersofbarrt EATON BOARD OF REALTORS A THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Broker REALTOR' (Groduote Reoltors Institute JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT Eves. 726-0223 .852-1740 The Satellite TV Co., in business since 1984, has an­ nounced a name change to the Michigan Entertainment Center. According to store owner Dave Liebhauser, the new FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with refrigerator and stove, $225 per month. 852-9873. Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Satellite TV Co. changes its name For Rent 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Maple Valley's Kristen Kraai (52) tries to get a shot off in last week's district tournament. DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST HUBERT DENNIS 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 PRICE REDUCED!! NASHVILLE ■ MODULAR HOME "Almost new”, has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, one car garage, on village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) north of Vermontville on 4'A acres (approx.), 8 rooms, natural gas, blacktop road, nice 50x36 barn. Call now for an appointment to see. (CH-295) FOUR BEDROOM HOME, NASH­ VILLE - Good location, nice corner lot, pleasant home with large rooms for "family living". Stove 8 refrigerator included. Call Warren. (N-293) LEE’S TV SERVICE in' Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._____________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Help Wanted NASHVILLE - WITH NEW DECK $22,500 - 3 bedrooms, many newer improvements! Good starter home. Would trade equity for lake property in Six Lakes area. (N-259) east of Vermontville (each unit . 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed ot $27,000. (CH-261) GOOD FAMILY HOME $18,700! NASHVILLE ■ 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) VACANTLAND JUST LISTED ■ 1 ACRE PARCEL at edge of village. Blacktop road, possible land contract terms. Call "Doc" Overholt. (VL-296) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE • with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 12 ACRES FOR $9,500 or up to 24 acres available. Rolling, nearly all tillable. Maple Val­ ley Schools. Land contract k terms. (VL-252) Partly wooded, borders creek, some red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building site and good hunting area. (VL-292) Nashville village limits. (VL-287) GO HUNTING ON YOUR OWN PROP­ ERTY! 24 acres with creek bordering the whole back side 8 partially wooded. Property has been "perked". 11 acres is alfalfa. Land contract terms. (VL-291) EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 25 - 4-H Beef Weigh-In, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Nov. 28 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 30 - 4-H Personal Appearance Meeting, 1 p.m. Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Nov. 30 - Special Community Building Members Meeting, 8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nov. 30 - “Holiday Sweet Hearts”, 1 p.m. United Methodist Church, Green St. Hastings. Registration required. $3 charge. Call the Extension Office for details. Dec. 2-4 - 4-H Peer Plus Group Dynamite Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Dec. 2-3 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Lake Odessa. Dec. 5 - MAEH Holiday Tea, 1 p.m., Community Bldg., Hastings. Speaker is Virginia Weenik, on collection of “Bells”. Dee. 10-11 - Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Judging Pavilion, East Lansing. Dec. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Maple Valley Computer Center 21 ACRES (APPROX.) 5 ACRES WITH THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE just outside have a drawing Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. A Uniden 40-channel Emergency CB radio will be given away. En­ try forms may be filled out at the store at 105 Washington St. No purchase is necessary and one doesn’t need to be present to win. For more information call 852-9301 or visit the store Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1982 Chevy Caprice Classic, 2 new tires, asking $1700. Call evenings 1-517-726-0280.___________ FOR SALE: 1980 AMC Eagle, asking $1200. Call evenings 1-517-726-0280. Business Services BETWEEN VERMONTVILLE AND SUNFIELD - "Country Home" name was necessary because of their tremendous growth. “In 1984 we started just selling satellite systems,” Dave said. “I chose the name for what we did. Today we don’t just do ‘dishes’. We carry TV’s, VCR’s, video games and more. We also have a full-line, professional VCR repair center.” To celebrate their new beginning, the Michigan Entertainment Center will NORTH OF NASHVILLE • 80 ACRE LIVESTOCK FARM 6 room, 3 SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES Pre-Thanksgiving Sale — 20% Off All Computers bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, plus 24x48 hog barn 8 36x48 basement barn on blacktop road, natural gas utilities. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-294) 51/4 ” Drives • 3i/2” Drives • Hard Drives 25% Off All Printers & Cables AS YOUR “LOCAL” “MULTIPLE LISTING" REAL ESTATE OFFICE we can offer greater exposure for your property thru other realtors who are Barry-Eaton "Multilist" participants. 4 r Why not upgrade your computer now with additional memory • a Hard Drive • OS-2 System Don Steinbrecher 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville — Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 22, 1988 — Page 7 Some area hunters get 'a big bang' out of the season by Mark LaRose Many Maple Valley residents awoke to the sound of gunfire last Tuesday morn­ ing as area hunters began thinning local deer herds in the opening moments of the 1988 deer firearms season. Many hunters were telling success stories, but there were a few with unusual twists. Hank Felder Sr. of East Tawas, his son Hank Jr. of Nashville and wife Kathy were in the field four miles north of Nashville in Woodland Township. At about 8 a.m., Hank Sr. looked down the barrel of his 16-gauge, bolt-action J. C. Higgins shotgun, saw a doe and dropped it with one shot through the deer’s lungs. The 67-year-old hunter, who had come to Nashville to hunt with his son, had more reasons than most to be ex­ cited and happy with the kill. For one thing, it was the first deer Hank Sr. had ever taken in 35 years of hunting. More importantly, Felder had undergone triple-bypass, heart surgery on May 25 of this year. “His doctors told him he’d do better after the surgery. They said maybe his luck would change,” Hank Jr. said. Perhaps Felder’s doctors should take up a side line in the fortune-telling business. Felder’s doe dressed out at approximately 120 pounds. Later that afternoon, Hank Jr.’s wife Kathy dropped a bigger doe with one shot from a .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle 300 yards from where her father-in-law had bagged his first deer. Kathy has been hunting for 10 years and has brought home four deer in that time. The Sherman Scott family of Vermontville will not ex­ perience a shortage ofvenison on their dinner table this year either. Sherman and his son Shawn were hunting a few miles west of Vermontville, just north of Vermontville Highway, on opening day at about 11:30, Sherman and Shawn Scott take a big 7-point buck and a button buck out of a Vermontville deer herd. when Sherman saw a buck with a seven-point rack. He let off a shot from his 20-gauge, single-shot shotgun. It missed the buck. Sherman got off two more shots, the third taking the buck through the heart and lungs. Meanwhile, a deer that the buck had been mounting just before the killing and another buck took off in Shawn’s direction. . Shawn cut loose with a load of shot from his single-shot 12-gauge but the deer his father’s buck had been in­ fatuated with kept running. Shawn quickly loaded hisI shotgun with a slug and drop­ ped what turned out to be ai button buck. Perhaps the bigger buck was strange, or he may have been grazing on something besides the indigenous vegetation. Sherman’s seven-pointer dressed out at 190 pounds, and Shawn’s button buck tip­ ped the scales at 140 pounds. Shawn, a sophomore at Maple Valley High School, has been hunting only for two years, and he is batting 1,000. He dropped another button buck last year. Sherman has been hunting for 25 years and isn’t any slouch, either, with nine deer to his credit. The biggest buck he ever took had an eight­ point rack. FOR SALE Sixty-seven year old Hank Felder, Sr. of East Tawas proudly hefts his first deer in a lifetime of hunting. The doe was taken four miles north of Nashville, where Felder was hunting with his son and daughter-in-law. ■MKH COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner df 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN | — PHONE — — HOURS — 517/726-0319 8 a_m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday I XX Sherman Scott and his son Shawn bring home the bacon substitute. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events set Menu Wednesday, Nov. 23 » Thanksgiving day menu: s’ Roast turkey w/gravy, mash­ ed potatoes, apple-cranberry jello, parkerhouse roll, pum­ pkin pie, marg., milk, dressing. Nov. 24-25 All sites closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Monday, Nov. 28 Chef salad (2 oz. meat and 1 oz. cheese) lettuce, grapefruit sections, crackers, salad dressing, pudding, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Beef noodles and french cut green beans, fresh fruit, oleo, milk. Events Wednesday, Nov. 23 Hastings—Bingo 10:30 to 11. Hastings—Sing-a-Long 11. Hastings—Legal Aid 9 a.m. to noon. Nov. 24-25 All sites closed, Thanksgiv­ ing Holiday. Monday, Nov. 28 Hastings—Michele Tsuji Miscellaneous MICHIGAN’S LARGEST Flat River Antique Mall, 212 W. Main St., Lowell. Open 7 days, hours of enjoyment. ----- ADULTS---LEARN TO READ Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 will show slides on Japan,.at' 11. Nashville-Connie Wymer M.A.D.D. 11:45. Nashville— Deb Winkler from Pennock Hospital on Diabetes at 12 noon. Tuesday, Nov. 29 All sites puzzles. The Village of Vermontville will sell the following items to anyone with the best offer: e. Assorted Clay Tile • 5 Point Hitch Cement Mixer • 1Wing Plow • 1Wayne Gas Pump • 1Broken Fire Hydrant • 1500-Gallon Gas Barrel • 1250-Gallon Gas Barrel • 1Wisconsin Engine Trash Pump • 1two Gallon Fuel Oil Torch • 4 LT235/85R16 Tires Please submit offers to Village Office, 121 S. Main, by Thursday, January 5,1989. NAME CHANGE SALE The name is NEW, the time in NOW for HUGE CHRISTMAS SAVINGS — Hurry Sale Ends November 30th — SONY Bedto»£ Uniden E Emergency C.B. Radio s59.95 Value p |SOMY T120 T-120 VIDEO TAPES $495 Register in Store! *215 00 " This Christmas Treat Your Family to Great Television with a... HOUSTON TRACKER SATELLITE SYSTEM Michigan Entertainment Center 105 Washington St.Naahvillo.MI 49073 Call 852-9301 riad'l '!&'& Tue?-FriNi(>6Saturday 9-5"’ Closed Mondays �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 8 Pead Leah Burgess __ Obituaries Albertine Tina’ Lester DOWLING Albertine “Tina” Lester, 98, of 8963 South Bedford Road, Dowling died Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Lester was bom on January 30, 1890 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Mary (Whit­ worth) Marcellus. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there. She was married to James A. Lester in 1909. She lived most ofher life in the Dowling area where she and her husband were engaged in farming. She was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Lester is survived by one daughter, Mrs. June Moon of Dowling; one son, Richard Lester of Salt Lake City, Utah; one granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one brother and one sister. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 19, 1988 at the Dowling Cemetery with Rev. Mary L. Hom officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - Pearl Leah Burgess, 95, of249 East North Street, Hastings died Thursday evening, November 17, 1988 at Provincial House. Mrs. Burgess was bom on December 5, 1892 in Otsego, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Lamb) Brown. She was raised in Otsego, Yankee Springs pg Township, p Buckley, y Wexford and Honor and attended schools there. She was married to Harvey Burgess on Decembers, 1911. They lived in Otsego and Covert before coming to the Hastings area many years ago. She was a member ofthe First United Methodist Church, Golden Link member of the church. Mrs. Burgess is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ross (Leah) Belson of Hastings; one son, Harvey A. Burgess of Grand Haven; three grandchil- Ruth M. Coleman_____ GRAND RAPIDS - Ruth M. Coleman, 90, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hast­ ings, died Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Coleman was bom on February 4, 1898 in Ironton, the daughter of John and Ann (Will) Mitchell. She was raised in the Ironton and Char­ levoix areas and attended schools there. After receiving her teachers certification, she taught school in the Detroit area for a short time. She was a long time Hastings insurance agent She was married to Earl H. Coleman on September 12, 1988. They came to Hasting in 1925. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle, and the Pennock Hospital Guild. Mrs. Coleman is survived by one son, James and Carolyn make a lot of promises to your family. . . Universal Life helps you keep them A paid-off mortgage, college for the kids, an Income for your family. You can keep these promises— even If you die—with a Universal Life policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. It's an Ideal way to accumulate cash and earn tax-deferred interest, too. Call today, so instead of empty promises, you can give your family a fulfilling future. Coleman of Hastings; one daughter-in-law, Katherine Coleman of Kalamazoo; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband Earl in September, 1980; one son, John Coleman; one grandson, Mitchell Coleman; one brother; three sisters and one step-brother. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20,1988 at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller and Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Homes of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation or First Presbyterian Church. Vernon R. Childs SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3443 or 852-9233 0IRAFARM BUREAU P| IP J| * INSURANCE I J Maldng your future a Mie mon predktable. dren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Valia Bradfield of Nashville and Fannie Adams of Otsego; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Harvey on October 2,1972, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Nov. 28 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, ♦Macaroni and cheese, peas, peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 29 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, *Com dogs, french fries, applesauce, salad bar. Wednesday, Nov. 30 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Stew & bisquit, green beans, pears, cookies. Thursday, Dec. 1 Floyd 1. White ♦Salad, * Chicken Patty, ♦Peanut Butter Sandwich, NASHVILLE - Floyd L. White, 84, of 40265 Bivens french fries, cherry sauce, salad bar. Road, died Thursday evening, Friday, Dec. 2 November 17, 1988 at, ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna Pennock Hospital. Sandwich, com, apple crisp. Mr. White was bom on ♦Choose one entree, ala September 27, 1904 in carte at extra cost. A choice of Marshall, the son ofDavid and lowfat white or chocolate or Phebe (Tanner) White. He was whole milk is served with raised in the Marshall area and each meal. attended schools there. He Menu subject to change. came to Nashville as a young The National School Lunch man. He was a veteran of program prohibits discrimina­ World War II serving in the tion on the basis of race, col­ United States Army. He was or, national origin, sex or engaged in farming on the handicap. Bivens Road for many years. Mr. White is survived by Fuller St. two brothers, Fred and Harlow Monday, Nov. 28 White both of Nashville; two Chili, crackers, tater sisters, Bemadine Hinde of rounds, fruit mix, toasted Nashville and Hazel Treat of bun. Charlotte; many nieces and Tuesday, Nov. 29 nephews. Reg. or cheese burritos. Preceding him in death were one sister, Minnie Marshall and one brother, Glen White. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19,1988 at Vogt Chapel ofWren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Thomas Voyles officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Christmas baskets for the Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions needy are being sought in the may be made to the American Maple Valley area. Non-perishable food in cans Cancer Society. and boxes; new, unwrapped toys; and scarves, hats and mittens may be placed at col- The Maple Valley chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) will have a dessert at 7 p.m. today (Tues­ day, Nov. 22) at the high school cafeteria. Many community members, ministers and school personnel have been invited as honored guests to learn more about SADD. SADD members and their parents will provide desserts and the chapter will furnish beverages and table service. A briefprogram is planned. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 OVER 1200 MOVIES! Roger A. Claypool “Outstanding High School Students of America has an­ nounced that Roger A. Claypool has been selected as a new member because of outstanding merit and ac­ complishments as an American high school student. Claypool is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Withey of Vermontville. i BINGO ! NEW HOURS: Monday thru Friday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. off Vermontville couple's grandson is 'outstanding' The Cub Scouts of Pack Proceeds from the auction 3176 in Nashville will hold a will go for scouting activities. cake auction Tuesday night, Nov. 22, at 6:30p.m. at the •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■via •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! Fuller Street School. The cakes are being baked by the scouts and their fathers. All of the cakes will be J MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J • 6:30 P.M. ■ decorated with a scouting JJ•• THURSDAYS Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 theme. 205 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-1707 • Owner — Tom Clark Out lection boxes at Vermontville Hardware, the Sav-Way Market and Ward’s Restaurant. Donations of money will be used to purchase hams to each Christmas basket. Cub Scouts to auction cakes at Fuller School Nov. 22 COUNTRY VIDEO III Boss is Maplewood School Monday, Nov. 28 Hot beef sand., mashed potatoes, peas, cherries. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, pears. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Pizza, com, peanut butter sdw., mixed fruit. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. news SADD to have dessert tonight The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. peas, pears, cookie. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Pizza, green beans, raisins. Thursday, Dec. 1 Chicken nuggets, barbeque dip, mashed potatoes, apple juice, butter sandwich. Friday, Dec. 2 Vegetable soup, crackers, egg salad sandwich, cutie ap­ ple pie, celery sticks. Birth­ day Treat, Please Wear Tag. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Vermontville Mr. VERMONTVILLE Vernon R. Childs, 72, of 249 South Main Street, Vermont­ ville, died Monday, November 21,1988 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Vogt Chapel ofWren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The School Lunch Menus Town We’re Renting Movies for ... Sunday-Thursday $ 1 Friday & Saturday $2 New Releases still $250 NEW RELEASES... Critters II • Friday 13 Part 7 • Salsa • The Unholy • Shakedown • The Ser­ pent & The Rainbow • Cinderella • Ramboo III • Shoot to Kill • Vice Ver­ sa • She’s Having a Baby • Batteries Not Included • Johnny Be Good Vermontville Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 9 Members of the band seranade the Lions and coaches as they feast on the morning meal. The coaching staff plans strategy over breafast. Feeding the hungry Maple Valley Lions is a big job! Come over and see FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage anti Surplus Groceries anti Bulk Footis 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 31/2 miles West of M-50 DAVE ACKETT and GORDY HESS OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays for your auto needs. CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING Pearl White & Chocolate Confectionery Coating $*|29 Raisin Bran Flakes ti1jfi PECAN ®29? M®? $m98 9ib. ib. Pieces Bob Joseph (far right) of Carl's Supermarket iin Nashville donated much of the food for the Lions' breakfast. The M.V. teachers cooked and served up a hot breakfast for the Lions before the infamous ’DeWitt Debacle.' 1986 CHEV 3/4-T0n 4x4 Winter sport passes now available The Maple Valley Athletic The cost for both student Department has adult and stu- and adult passes is $16. These dent Lion athletic passes for passes will get fans into all winter sports on sale at the , winter sports home games, high school office. 8600 GVW, heavy-duty, 350 automatic, air, tilt, AM/FM stereo, dual tanks, fiberglass cap, exc. cond., real low miles. $4I 4I ,4AEOAU REDUCED$800..................... 19851 Ton Cab and Chassis 6.2 liter diesel engine, auto., $ "7 A E A Simplicity PRE-SEASON SPECIAL CARD OF THANKS J The Floyd White family wants to thank everyone for flowers and donations._____ CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Vermontville Twp. Board and everyone who helped make my retirement party such a success. The honors, lovely gifts, flowers, cards and tele­ phone messages are much appreciated. This was a special day in my life that will long be remembered. Many thanks again Jane Thrun A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS Tthe Band Boosters would like to thank Vicki Wyler for making special arrangements for the t performance of the Senior High Maple Valley Marching Band at the 40th anniversary of the Rocket 88 Engine at t Oldsmobile in Lansing Wednesday, Nov. the 9th. A very special thank you to Oldsmobile and to director, Dennis our band b Vanderhoef, all our shaperones and especially our Senior High Maple Valley Marching Band. You were all fantastic. Sincerely HASTINGS BANNER Nancy Brown, Band Boosters subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. 1984 CHEV % Ton Pickup • 12 Horsepower • Key Electric Start • Transmission: Auto Infinitely Variable to 5.3 mph • 36” Cut Axle Mounted Mower Pivots with Ground for Smooth Cuts 12 h.p. Tractor with 36" Mower, 36" Snow Thrower, Lift Lever, Chains & Hitch REG. PRICE <5745®° SALE PRICE *2895 Limited Amount on Hand SAVE t’nom3fU* TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Er Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 14" pipe 5' length. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville $7QEft * /O9U Silverado, V8, auto., p/s, p/b, tilt, cruise, AM/FM, low miles 1983 CHEVY % Ton Pickup ti,l-!$EQE A With alum, cap, V-8, auto., p/s, p/b, cruise, AM/FM, very, very sharp ’OUOU 1987 YUCO GT Pkg , AM/FM cassette, sunroof, low miles LOW PAYMENTS 1985 DODGE Omni 4 Dr., auto., AM/FM, cruise, rear defogger . .LOW PAYMENTS V I 48 MONTHS MONTH NTHS $ Q UGl 6 5 * Gl n MON MONTHS 1984 CHEVY Chevette 2 Dr. * Sunroof. Model 4212H Ow / excellent condition Thank You LOW PAYMENTS . I 36 MONTHS MON * Payments based on $450 cash or trade equity down. Plus taut, title and license — Finance rate and term vary with year of vehicle; all payments based on approved credit. WE BUY USED CARS — SALES DEPTARTMENT HOURS — Open every Tuesday evening until 8:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 Hastings Area Call — 852-1910 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 10 MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education 6. REGULAR MINUTES ADM. BLDG. — 7:00 P.M. — NOV. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 14, 1988 Present: Wm. Flower, Ewing, Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff, J. Brumm, S. Knoll, Student Rep. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote was taken for attenance which was as listed above plus Principals Doozan and Lenz were present. Mr. Sampson stopped in and advised he would be at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Mrs. Potter and Mr. Aldrich were absent at this time. Minutes: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 17 to include in item #4 that board direction was given to Mr. Wolff to contact Mr. Funk regarding updating board policies. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Principal Potter entered the meeting 7:05 p.m. p Bills: After various questions were answered concerning the bills, a motion was made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $49,890.68. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: October 21, $161,448.21; November 4, $145,844.63. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Debt Retirement Payment: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve the 7. 8. 9. 10. : Christmas in the Village : NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11. November 26 • 9-4:30 • Wood Crafts • Soft Crafts • Quilting • Knitting • Crochet ■ • Painted Sweatshirts • China ; Dolls & Angels • Lunch Counter ; Coffee 12. Door Prizes 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. payment of $4.39 to Barry County Treasurer for a chargeback of 1987 property tax'. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Communications: President Flower noted receipt of a letter from Kathy Thompson dated November 8, 1988 regarding 8th grade cheer­ leading coaching position. Mr. Wolff read a letter from Fuller Elementary Teacher Patricia Retzer advising the Board of her pregnancy (she will advise regarding leave time later). Mr. Wolff advised the Board of notification received from the Department of Education advising that school districts will have a membership count in January, 1989. Mr. G. Aldrich entered the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Superintendent's Report: Topics of discussion: — Eaton Intermediate School District Meeting regarding millage information for area Boards of Education (no date has been set).' — Administrators will draft a letter concerning property tax relief and school finance reform for board approval. — Building principals reported positive feed­ back from parent-teacher conferences. — Principal Doozan reported on the tremendous growth Maple Valley has had on the Michigan assessment tests since 1980. SAAAA Championship: Mr. Wolff gave recogni­ tion to the football team for their outstanding season and thanked Mark LaRose for the news coverage M.V. Band: Mr. Hawkins congratulated the band for their overwhelming performance at Oldsmobile's plant #3 November 9th. Leave of Absence/Fineout: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Jr.-Sr. High School Teacher Shannon Fineout requesting a leave of absence. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve a maternity leave of absence for Shannon Fineout beginning approximately January 2 through March 3. She will be using her accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation - Coach Swinson: Mr. Wolff read a letter from 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Gordon Swinson advising his resignation from his coaching position. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to accept Gor­ don Swinson's resignation from 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. Ayes: All. Motion carried. School Calendar: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the revision in the school calendar — school will not be in session Monday, January 2, 1989, but will be scheduled to be in session Friday, February 17, 1989. (This revision is in agreement with the Eaton County Education Assoc.) Ayes: All. Motion carried. There may be a revision request for a one-half day inservice in February - December Board meeting. Project Close-Up: Class Advisor Ward Rooks reported on "Project Close-Up" and requested Board approval again this year. Motion was made by Ewing, supported by Stewart to approve the "Project Close Up" trip to Washington, D.C. for the 1988-89 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Senior Trip: After Class Advisor Ward Rooks updated the Board on the senior trip format, a motion was made by Ewing, supported by Viele to approve the senior trip to Washington, D.C., as presented by Mr. Rooks. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Adult Education: Mrs. Kay Hartzler, Community School Director, gave an informative presentation regarding community school activities and Mr. Darryl Hartzler briefly explained the changes in adult education funding. Computer - Central Office: After reviewing Central Office accounting, a motion was made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to approve the purchase of the financial accounting soft­ ware from Specialized Data Systems, amount $6,125 and the purchase of the hardware package, including training and supplies from Entre Computer, amount $11,997. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Facilities & Equipment: Mrs. Pino, Chairperson of the Facilities & Equipment Committee, 18. • 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. reported on the results of the recent committee meeting and presented copies of the report to the board members. (Mr. Sampson entered the meeting at 9:11 p.m.) There was considerable discussion regarding the committee's report. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to solicit non-committal bids (informa­ tional purposes) on contracting lawn mowing and snow removal by the committee. Ayes: All. Motion carried. There was consensus of the board to direct the Facilities & Equipment Committee to establish priorities from their list of needs and to contact architects to review possible plans. The com­ mittee will meet and report back to the board at the regular December meeting. Fair Funding: Motion made by Hawkins, sup­ ported by Brumm to approve the superinten­ dent's recommendation and support the Boards United for Fair Funding in the amount of $100.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Settlement V. Schug: President Flower explained the settlement with Victor Schug involved the signing of two letters of recom­ mendation; one signed by him and the other signed by Mr. Wolff, and the removal of any unfavorable evaluation regarding V. Schug. He also added Mr. Schug would be paid for 18 unused vacation days, which was not part of the settlement agreement. A motion was made by Brumm, supported by Stewart to approve the resolution (as read by Superintendent Wolff) and settlement agree­ ment with Victor Schug regarding the tenure commission. After further discussion, an amendment was made by Ewing, supported by Stewart to authorize the President and Vice President to execute the necessary documents. Vote on the amendment: Ayes: All. Amend­ ment carried. Roll call vote on the original motion: Ayes: Brumm, Stewart, Hawkins, Pino, Viele, Ewing and Flower. Nays: None. Motion carried. Athletic Code: Mr. Hawkins, Chairperson of the Athletic Committee, read a proposed revised travel code. Included in the discussion regar­ ding the proposed code, Messrs. Lenz and Sampson expressed their concerns with "#4. Family Emergency." A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Hawkins to approve the athletic committee's recommendation to change the athletic travel code as read and presented by Mr. Hawkins. (There were additional comments and discus­ sion.) Ayes: Stewart, Brumm, Hawkins, Ewing and Flower. Nays: Pino and Viele. Motion carried. The new athletic code will be effective for winter sports. Winter Coaches: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Brumm to approve Mr. Sampson's recommendation for winter sports coaches as follows: 7th Grade Boys Basketball, Wallace Clay; Nineth Grade Boys Basketball, Bill Rivest; Varsity Baseball, Lonnie Spencer; Junior Var­ sity Baseball, Guenther Mittelstaedt; Varsity Softball, Chris Ricketts; Junior Varsity Softball, Todd Gonser; Varsity Boys Track, Larry Ains­ worth; Varsity Girls Track, Gary Hamilton. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Athletics - Fall Season: Athletic Director Ed Sampson reported on the very successful fall athletic season as well as stating the names of individuals chosen for All Conference. Mr. Sampson noted they deserved the board's recognition and something we should all be proud of! Athletic Committee: The letter received from Kathy Thompson was referred to the Athletic Committee which will be reviewed and they will report back at the regular December meeting. , Executive Session: Motion made by Brumm, supported by Hawkins to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations for three groups: Building Administrators, Teachers, and Support Personnel. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Stewart, Brumm, Hawkins, Pino, Viele, Ewing and Flower. Nays: None. Time: 10:39 p.m. Open Session: Time: 11:06 p.m. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Stewart to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:10 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. JERRY BRUMM, Secretary Board of Education Proposed minutes — these minutes are subject for approval at the next board of education meeting. • WANTED: Musical Instruments • Drum Sets • Key­ boards • Golf Clubs • Tents • Boats & Motors • Color TVs • VCRs • • Used Elec. Stove • Refrig. • Pool Stocks • Baby Beds • Furniture • Water Skis • • • BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 • 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 22, 1988 — Page 11 Fuller Street first graders prepare a 'Thanksgiving feast' ss$ SSJJv "^ "S ■WSt1 Sa '*&*!' SSi: &>h • &« << W *SCu> *■SS>* *■;Si?*»* *;i?» 1^ . to®® lib. * *kMaw ^Mhn,^ r^h®iWt.ifa ' *• Mt mde >U i*m «te Hut wit bf $W, >h”,:WMtopw wirwifr sport (oodM I Grade 8oys BtskefWI, Wotloa iMtlojsWseHHIiwt The atmosphere was warm and everyone seemed to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving dinner the students prepared with the help of Claudette Holmberg and eight other adult helpers. Claudette Holmberg's first graders gained experience in preparing food and also the meaning of Thanksgiving yesterday when they enjoyed their finished meal with a loved one. Minutes of Regular Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE j October, 27, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held October 27, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 8:00 p.m. Present were: John Hughes, Forrest Burd, Carl Tobias, Sue VanDerske, Ray -Hinckley. Absent were: Ted Spoelstra and Larry Filter. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Tobias supported by VanDerske to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of the Oc­ tober 6, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. The Council received a notice from Municipal Health Services regarding rate increase for 1989. ENTER TED SPOELSTRA. A Department of Public Works report was submitted. A Police report was submitted. Discussion regarding Cable Television Service Survey. Motion by VanDerske supported by Burd that in order to survey the Community with regards to Cable Television service the Cable Televison Com- Lane Spencer Ana Va| Gterfef MeMt W| lUftWHSM tHpkpMi^ For Your Complete Oil Needs Grt W, Gay Homl** । jecsji: Athletic W..o.t rJ8 rtdaiAeverysuaessfulW CASH DISCOUNT on Fuel Oil Deliveries Bar Chain OIL !S*** Gal • «Akh* KENT OIL COMPANY । । p j disasW i*W i* Hom 162-1211 736 Barbee (N-tt) ■ Nashville - **sro5 wrt ttiSte'*®'1' moco •Amoco QMCamping IW ttiw'' > f£> Vermontville Hardware mittee use the survey form which was submitted to the Councjl. October 6, 1988. All „ay,es. Motion carried. osniT 1A io Note the new carpet; has been installed in the Village Hall. Motion by Hinckley supported by Spoelstra to adopt the attached resolution in support of Pro­ posal C and D. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by VanDerske supported by Hinckley to cancel the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for November 24, 1988. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra supported by Hinckley to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk PROPOSALS C AND D — STATE BOND ISSUES WHEREAS, The State Legislature has placed two bonding proposals on the November general elec­ tion ballot for voter approval; and WHEREAS, Proposal C authorizes the state to issue $660 million in bonds to finance the cleanup of sites that are contaminated with toxic waste and to provide funds for solid waste management and wastewater treatment projects; and WHEREAS, Proposal D authorizes the state to issue $140 million in bonds for public recreation facilities, half of which will be allocated to local governments; and WHEREAS, the $800 million total bonding pro­ posals are significant steps being tiken by the Governor and the Legislature toward addressing toxic waste cleanup and.^plid waste,;wastewater treatment, and recreation facility needs throughout the state; and Ht no WHEREAS, The proposals provide new programs under which cities and villages can apply for loans or grants for the expedited cleanup of con­ taminated industrial sites that have immediate potential for economic development or for the con­ version of vacant industrial sites to recreation uses; and WHEREAS, The bonding proposals provide state financing for projects which are of clear benefit to cities and villages throughout the state and can be financed from existing revenues with no tax in­ crease to the citizens of the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS, The bonding proposals provide state financing for projects which are of clear benefit to cities and villages throughout the state; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the Village of Nashville endorses Pro­ posals C and D on the November, 8, 1988, general election ballot; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Village Coun­ cil urges all citizens to vote for State Proposals C and D. Matthew Lingholm gives mom Diane his napkin and his order of preference so she can fill his plate. The students fixed the stuffing, the filling for the pumpkin pies and stuffed the celery. r ANNUAL O > Christmas Kick-offat Jo’sWearhaus Friday and Saturday Only 20% Off Regular Price • STOREWIDE • Jeans, jackets, tops, shirts by Levi and Lee for guys, gals, boys and students. — OUR NEW ADDRESS — 136 South Cochran, Charlotte (Rear entrance from parking lot of Rainbow Fashions) EXO O <JL“T< OO a• HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9:30-5:30 SATURDAY 10-5 PARTS & SERVICE ^Pichards • SALES RLEVSICE • SERVICE We service all brand' 543-8332 tfipptiance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral ...wishes you a ... Happy Thanksgiving To all our friends and customers. We will be CLOSED Thurs., Nov. 24 & Sun., Nov. 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service" ,.d!5' ....... Rae Murphy (from left to right) and her daughter Cassidy, along with Craig Harvey and his grandfather Max Guy, wait for the turkey, stuffing, corn, rolls and pumpkin pie. M-m-m-m-m. 726-cS1j 121 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well ct Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells I] GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY j I We stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Michigan License. Nn. 1612 t Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS II D M I . * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT i4mana, '^katkOuf'^katkOuf.au.- ■ 'Jtass'n assn SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Reliable I Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. November 22. 1988 — surerresh self-Basting This Week's Winner Turkeys Selma Tefft r FREE * weekly Meat Giveaway with lonia Road Vermontville See Meat Counter Display for t Complete J Xx Details pop-up Timer She's going to be donating her gift to needy families in the area. $139 USDA USDA Choice Sirloin Spare Ribs *1 »R 9® John Morrell Sliced 29 Bacon 1-lb. pkg Pork stuffed $019 Roa S149 Pork Chops * » Country Style WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY DAIRY & FROZEN Heatherwood Farms ...so our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families. Heatherwood Farms whipping mssf1 riS' riS | cream 59zA Heatherwood Farms 24-oz. Large or small Curd * 16-oz. 29-oz. 69< 99c Margarine 3/51°° Ludwich Sour Cream £ OO Donuts wvn>z. $E29 + tax & dep. Nestle semi-sweet Armour Franco American 1 99<» 12-pack cans Cherries fe 69* Treet 99* 7-llp, Squirt vernors Bud & Bud Light Shurfine Maraschino GROCERY 12-oz. Paper Tow pels 2/5100 2 liter btls. Libby Pumpkin Cottage Cheese sags 1-lb. Qtrs. crown 3-lb Gala Single 'Ife -- U Choc. Chips 12-OZ. _ orr Butter Butter-­ $ 6 69 scotch scotch... ... ■ Nestle's Choc. Flavo o5r* 2—7 9n 2/$l®WW°WW Quick Northern Pre-Priced 99( Sta Puff MaeA 250-Ct. Fabric Softener 79* PRODUCE Cauliflower Turkey, Chicken, Giblet Gravy 16-°z- Ocean spray Friskies Buffet Cranberry Sauce 69c D6le SIX* Chunk, Sliced, Crushed Dole 2020-oz. 6-oz. cans... Carnation Evap. Milk 9/$$oo Pineapple 89* Sugary Sam Yams 12-oz. cans..*/ ^EVAPORATES' L® ~99U189 L®, siswiickM69 Green onions. Radishes, Cucumbers Peppe PepperSeoM 4/’100 Ida Red nnf Apples 89E Fresh Pascal ■ Celery 59* 12-oz. Red Ripe Cranberries 89< ^issgrs^i DOUBLE COUPONS “Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 Good Tuesday, November 22nd thru Sat., Nov. 26th EVERY WEDNESDAY DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50' or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS oh Sale Items — j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-11-29.pdf 47a4d44b86bb7587683a6edbf8f52d17 PDF Text Text M/D Hastings Hastings Pub, icLibrar 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49056 s enure A.D JLlJNQlD, 4f>0fg a m /•r/tt /tt^ished by JAd GraPhics< ’"c c- J962~N."Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Vai. 117 - a. 7- uesay. ovem er . Board of Education approves '89 Maple Valley's senior class trip by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved the the format for this year’s senior trip, as presented by high school counselor and trip advisor Ward Rooks. The seniors will tour Washington, D.C. during the week of May 7-12. The nation’s capital has been the traditional destina­ tion for the Maple Valley senior trip, because of its educational potential, Rooks said. Report says schools need more storage & classrooms The Maple Valley School Board recently heard a report that says there is an immediate need for classroom and storage space in the district. Trustee Bea Pino, chair of the facilities and equipment committed, provided the school board with the commit­ tee report, which says the high school needs four full-sized and two half-sized classrooms, as well as proper storage space for athletic equipment, such as the wrestl- The trip will cost each stu­ dent $410. Rooks said the price in­ cludes transportation throughout the trip in deluxe, private motorcoaches, firstclass accommodations at the Sheraton Washington Hotel, all meals planned on the itinerary, admission to all scheduled events and sites, $1 million in liability insurance, tour escort services and all taxes, service charges and gratuities for restaurant and hotel services. The seniors will leave the high school at 9 p.m. March 7 and they are scheduled to ar­ rive in Washington, D.C. at 10 a.m. the next day. The first stop will allow the students to see aviation history unfold at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. After lunch, the students will visit the FBI Building, Ford’s Theatre and the Peter­ son House. Then they will dine at Sholl’s Colonial Cafeteria before seeing the Washington Monument or visiting Georgetown. On Tuesday, May 9, the class will meet their profes­ sional guide and visit the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. Lunch will be eaten at the U.S. Department of Agriculture cafeteria. “That’s probably one ofthe finest places to eat in the capital,” Rooks said. In the afternoon, there will be sightseeing trips to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Embassy Row and the National Cathedral. The students will take a Potomac River cruise and a dance aboard the “Spirit of Washington” after dining at Hogates Seafood Restaurant. On Wednesday morning, the group will have breakfast at the Crystal Dinery before visiting the White House and the Washington Memorial. The morning tour will also Continued on page 5 Adivsor Ward Rooks and seniors Kelle Kiger, Deanna Hagon, Cara Spoelstra, Kris Mahoney, Michael Everett, Nick Priddy, Darcey McGhan and Amy Cooley plan their trip to Washington, D. C. Nashville to provide Merry Christmas for all! Nashville residents are planning to make sure that the less, fortunate children in the area have Merry Christmases this year by helping to make their wishes come true. For the second straight year, the “Wish Upon a Star” program will provide these kids with toys and needy families with Christmas Contlnued on page 5 baskets. Lois Elliston and Michelle Hoffman are co-chairing and organizing the program this year. was vandalized. Forty by Mark LaRose Last year the Nashville Thanks to the efforts and gravemarkers and tomb­ community’s participation in prompt response of two area stones, a statue and 15 urns the program provided 103 monument companies, the were tipped over or broken by children with 321 pre­ Lakeview Cemetery in the miscreants. wrapped gifts of clothing and Nashville Police Chief toys and 75 families with Nashville has been restored to Gene Koetje said he was still its former beauty. Christmas baskets. Last weekend the cemetery Continued on page 2 So far this year the Barry County Department of Social Services has given Elliston and Hoffman the names of 69 families and 116 children. Each child can make three wishes for gifts in a price range from $5 to $12. Then Elliston and Hoffman put the child’s first wish, age and sex on a star with an assigned number and then they place the star on the pro­ gram’s Christmas tree, which is located in the Nashville Branch of the Hastings City Bank. Names are not used. Members of the community can begin picking up the stars any time during regular bank hours. Once a child’s first “Wish Upon a Star’ ’ has been remov­ ed from the tree, Elliston and Hoffman put up the second, and when that’s gone, the third. They ask that the gifts are wrapped and returned, along with the identifying star, by Dec. 12. Once again, Nashville chur­ ches and schools will collect food for the Christmas The Brzyckis and Bob Conner also set these huge baskets. Families may pick up the monuments back up. baskets and their children’s gifts on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Nashville. -The winners of the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce Turkey Shoot were Nelson Brumm, Casey Thompson and Charlene Hoffman. Brumfn got his bird at the Maple Valley Standard sta­ tion. Thompson hunted his down-in the wilds ofNashville Auto Parts. And Hoffman shot hers in the Maple Valley Real Estate Office. Lakeview Cemetery restored Co-chairman of the Wish Upon a Star program Michelle Hoffman and Lois Elliston decorate the Christmas tree in the Nashville branch of the Hastings City Bank with the wishes of the village's less fortunate children. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 29. 1988 — Pagg 2 Lakeview Cemetery restoration Continued from front page following up on the physical evidence and information he has received and he hopes to make arrests in the near future. Mike Brzycki of the Eaton Monument Co. of Charlotte was returning a stone to the cemetery last Monday morn­ ing when he noticed the destruction and contacted the authorities. Mike and his father.; Zig, returned to the cemetery Tuesday afternoon with sl­ ings, prybars, wooden blocks and setting compound. When they arrived they found that Bob Conner of the Midwest Cemetery Lettering Co. near Nashville and CHRISTMAS MUSICAL » “Merry Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 4*7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH — Vermontville members of the Nashville Cemetery Board and depart­ ment of public works had already righted most of the more modern and smaller stones. So, they went to work on the bigger and older monuments. Mike said they had to reset 15-20 monuments and that virtually all of them were scratched or chipped. Conner and the Brzyckis performed this service to the Village of Nashville free of charge. Besides'-these men, sexton Ed Woodworth, DPW super­ visor Leon Frith and workers Randy Betts, Scott Decker and Larry Corkwell and cemetery board members Larry Filter and Larry Decker labored to restore the cemetery. Mike and Zig Brzycki of the Eaton Monument Co. righted the vandalized Hyde and Kraft stones. Nashville man arrested in false local police report How do you get premium homeowner’s insurance at a discount? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There , are a number of premium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” AutoOwners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. by JeffKaczmarczyk A Nashville man who may have been holding a grudge was arrested last week on charges of^Staking a false police report’A witness told police that Kenneth Ray Wood, 48, may have been trying to get another man in trouble when Wood reported to police Nov. 19 that the man had damaged Wood’s windshield by throw­ ing rocks. Michigan State Police Trooper Robert Norris said Wood summoned police that day, reporting that a yellow Pinto with three people had just driven past his home at 4830 Thomapple Lake Road. As it approached, the car slowed, and two of the oc­ cupants threw stones at Wood’s car, he said, cracking the front window. Wood identified the three VFW auxiliary announces donations Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE The VFW Post No. 8260 bingo special for month ofOc­ tober was donated to the Ver­ montville Fire Department. A check of $71.50 was donated. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8260 bingo special for October was donated to abused children. A check of $200.50 was donated. occupants for police, Norris said. Wood’s son confirmed the story, but his wife said she didn’t see the incident because she was inside the home. But she told police the win­ dow on the 1978 Chevy had already been cracked. Norris said when he later talked to the three people, each one denied throwing rocks as well as denying they had driven past Wood’s home that day. Norris said he had been at Wood’s home on another mat­ ter earlier that day and had noticed the Chevy parked with the rear of the car facing the street. When he mentioned that to the owner, Wood replied that FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY Head into the Christmas season with a spectacular new look! Come in for an expert cut and styling to­ day. We do manicures and facials too! WALK-INS WELCOME The Mirrors image .Jlpe MKLOL2 iiuaae.. Hair ar Stylist ys tor or Men, en, Women o & Children ^111 N. Main, Nashville Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............. 7:15 p.m. Thursday................. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service .9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. Morn. Worship... Evening Service Wednesday: AWANA.............. Prayer Meeting.. 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School......... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF 803 Reed St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.................6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR he always parks with the front of the car facing the road. A witness who was present at the time Said Wood had ask­ ed him to back up his story. But the Hastings resident told Norris he would not give a false report and that no one had thrown rocks at Wood’s car that afternoon. The man said Wood had had a dispute previously with one of the alleged rock throwers and may have wanted to get him in trouble. Wood was taken into custody on the charge and was released on a $20 bond. A charge of making a false police report is a misde­ meanor carrying a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $100 in fines. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... .10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES 852-9192 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m, PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO / �The home of your dreams can be just that a place where your family can grow in peace and security. At Eaton Federal Savings Bank, we want to help make your dream come true. We have mortgage money available now - so come in and talk to one of our friendly loan officers • they’re experts at making dreams come true! Eaton WeSupport the Charlotte Library Project. We invite the community to join us in giving to this worthwhile cause. Federal OFFICE HOURS: Mondey-FrMay 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Homo Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phono 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phono 663-1551 Olivet. Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 4 *& Memories of the past... $ /J Miss Cruso delighted in teaching The Martin School on State Road, northwest of Nashville, was Amber's third teaching assignment. She was sentt there from Quimby to replace the regular teacher, who had become ill. Teacher and children in this early photo are unidenuniden­ tified. Miss Cruso taught here for just one semester, the spring term of 1912. This idle schoolhouse still stands, as does the one at Quimby. 0^ Id** !pJ meal, he would take his fiddle home until 7:45 in morning hill overlooking the lake, r dir . out on the porch and Irish jigs and get back home at 5:30 hence the name Lakeview,” p.m. The children seem well explained Amber’s son, Don could be heard floating on the evening breeze,” reported trained, probably owing to Reid, in his family history. * w During the time she taught Reid. “Made you want to their teacher of last year and good parents. at Lakeview, Amber boarded dance.” I must tell you what happen­ In September 1910, with two nearby families, first the Charles Smiths and later Amber’s first year at Quimby ed on the first day, which Hl* I® school, she wrote a letter to amused the older ones greatly the William Gillespies. It was also during the time that her good friend, Mrs. Laura and over which the teacher Amber became friends with a Everett, who lived northwest laughed heartily. A little young man named Irving of Nashville. At the time, 5-year-old went out to play Charlton, now remembered as Amber’s mother, Flora before recess time and thought Cruso, was in Nashville help­ he would have some fun with the founder of Charlton Park. ing to care for her 89-year-old teacher. He threw about a His parenjs, Frank and Rofather, James McGraw, who peck of grass in the window seanna, lived in the neighborhood ofthe school on was dying of cancer. Amber and it, of course, lit on Center Road, and Amber and her dad remained at home everything and everybody Amber Cruso's first teaching assignment was at Lakeview School on Center became good friends with in Quimby. Excepts from her near the window. At recess I itW” Road. That schoolhouse was just a few years old when this photo of Miss Cruso them and their son. letter give us a glimpse of the asked who did the stunt, and and her students was teken in 1908. The building, which now serves as a house, is “Irving was five years young schoolteacher’s life at the little chap said, “I did,” dm situated high on a hill overlooking Thornapple Lake. Amber, center in back row, whereupon the teacher show­ older than Amber but soon that time. ffc as developed a liking for the ed him the broom and dust pan boarded with nearby families, and it was in this neighborhood where she met schoolmarm,” noted Reid. and he took the hint. After young Irving Charlton, who was to become an early suitor of the young iufeal The two enjoyed canoeing, about 25 minutes of hard schoolmarm. iUktyii and attended some socials and Dear Mrs. Everett: sweeping he had the floor and the fair together. Finally, Irv­ Next best to seeing and con­ desks clean of the grass, and Ipk (Following is the fourth in­ teacher, until she married point she had led a rather ing asked Amber to marry versing with one’s friends is when I told him he could talk Cruso in 1877. stallment in a series of articles sheltered life, for living at him, but she turned him writing to them and as I won’t throw some more grass in the centering on the life of Amber After several moves, and home was entirely different down. One reason, she told be seeing you for some time - window he said, “I don’t liRtlti Z. Cruso, based on data sup­ death of a son, Amber was from boarding at the home of her son in later life, was that why I’m just going to let my want to, teacher.” That’s the plied by her son, Don Reid of bom to them nearly 10 years someone else, teaching a rural she did not approve of Irv­ pen and ink talk for me. kid of it. Hastings, in a recentlylater. The Crusos finally settl­ school filled with students that ing’s smoking. However, the You will notice that they Teaching children is sure Eks compiled family history. ed down in Quimby where were, in some cases, larger in friendship remained intact, don’t talk as fast as I, what I enjoy, it’s so in­ IkipiK Amber’s parents, Charles Charles built a house that size than she. and the Cruso family and the therefore you will get full teresting watching them study and Flora (McGraw) Cruso, fcuki would be their home for a Amber’s first teaching Charltons were friends for measure. If there was to be a and getting new ideas and stu­ were early Nashville quarter-century. assignment was in 1906 at the many years. contest between fast talkers at dying the different characters residents, he helped build the Lakeview School on Center During the summer of 1909 our fair and I should be per­ under one’s notice. It keeps I BiiBks. original rail line into Road, in Section 19 of Amber attended Western suaded to enter, no doubt of it me more than busy with Nashville in the late 1860s and Castleton Township. It had Michigan College at but that I would win the blue school and housework, I tell continued to work for the With her certification from originally been started in a Kalamazoo to earn some addi­ ribbon... you. railroad until his retirement in Barry County Normal, Amber home location, but the new tional teaching credits. She It seems to me the fall work I get my bread in Nashville, 1912. Cruso was now ready to schoolhouse had been recently continued to teach at is rather of small quantity at otherwise do my own baking Flora’s father, James become a teacher, like her completed when Amber took Lakeview School through the least for the women folk. All before school and Saturdays. I McGraw, was Nashville’s mother before her and her charge there, and it was then winter term (spring) of 1910. the canning we have done is washed last night, got through first cooper, and the family much-admired Quimby school named Lakeview. While on summer vacation huckleberries and I had one about 8 o’clock and ironed to­ operated the old Wolcott instructor, Lester Webb. “It took on the character of that year, she was called to bushel of peaches last week to day. Have not heard from House hotel on South Main. the area, being on the north serve the Quimby School, so put up. No apples to care for Mother since Thursday, so am For Amber it would be a At age 15, Flora became a new experience. Up to this side of Thomapple Lake, on a in the fall of 1910 Amber and sweet com was of little going there Sunday morning began to teach in the same account. Rice, prunes, etc. and will come home on the 6 school she had been instructed will be our fruit this winter, so a.m. Monday morning (train). as a child. Not only was she I’m glad we are all fond of Mother was thinking ofyou on familiar territory, she had dried fruit. Father has been last week, for when I was the added convenience of be­ filling the woodshed with there Tuesday night she show­ ing able to live at home with wood today - preparing for ed me a little something she her parents, instead of boar­ snow storm No. 1, Ha, Ha...I had made for you. Poor ding with strangers. have been chief cook while Mother, she looks wore out After the completion of her Mother has been gone and I with worry and loss of sleep. first year at Quimby, Amber guess Father thought at first, Well, my dear, you will took a summer job at King’s Oh my, but he now says I can think this letter is a volume ifI Boarding House in Petoskey keep him from starving - quite don’t cease writing, but you to earn a little money between a compliment? know I could write a whole school terms. My school began last Mon­ tablet full and not have said She taught three years at day and I was sure glad, for I much. Now, Mrs. Everett, Quimby, and “enjoyed every had begun to get weary of when you feel so inclined, minute of it, ’ ’ according to the vacation. I enrolled 29 pupils write to me. I like to hear account she gave her family in and so many of them were from you often. Give my best later years. small, 13 in first and second regards to Orl, and a heap of But when Alice Whetstone, grade. I have two large boys love to yourself. teacher at Martin School on and one large girl in eighth Love State Road, took sick, Amber grade, the restt are younger Amber C. was called on by the ones. superintendent of schools to I enjoyed the whole week TO BE CONTINUED fill in for the remaining very much - seems good to be NEXT WEEK semester. So once again Amber was away from home, boarding with a neighborhood On April 28, 1911, Amber Cruso, seated in centerd, was photographed with her ^AJANT’liD: Musical Instruments • Drum Sets • Key- _ family, this time the On- •• boards students at Quimby School, where she herself had attended as a child. This photo oars • Golf o Clubs us • Tents ens • Boats oas & Motors oors • Color oor TVs s • VCRs s . • • Used Elec. Stove • Refrig. • Pool Stocks • Baby Beds • Furniture * is unusual in that each pair of students holds up a small slate with their first board trustee and general han- • * Water Skis g names and last initials inscribed on it. It was at Quimby School (where Miss Cruso dyman for the school.. • BEAR ’ S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 « "enjoyed every minute" of teaching) that a young 5-year-old boy learned a lesson 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan ® “Orr played the fiddle and ® kindly but firmly applied by Amber in response to a youthful prank. Amber said after the supper �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 5 Grand Ledge plans 14th annual Holiday Home Tou r S1Sk E. ESSk t > HW1 W1! *fc& •kt |bt | ^Rfe Rfe X ?k< The Grand Ledge Area ing Center, 207 W. Jefferson; Historical Society will present Joanne Neil, 422 N. Clinton; its 14th annual Holiday Home Neil and Helen Holihan, 44 Tour Saturday and Sunday, Loch Circle; and Russ and Dec. 3 and 4. Dawn Hammond, 39 The tour features four Ferguson. The Museum ofthe historic homes, an example of Grand Ledge Area Historical adaptive reuse, the historical Society at 118 W. Lincoln is society’s museum, an antique also a tour stop, as well as the show, and two new homes, all society’s antique show at decked out in their holiday Beagle Middle School, 600 finery. Tour hours are 11 South. a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 Three of the homes were to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tour stops built in the 1880s. The will be lit by candlelight Wirbels’ is an Eastlake-style Saturday evening. home with Queen Anne flavor Tickets are available at a through the addition of the number of Grand Ledge loca­ turn-of-the-century, wrap­ tions, including Dines Gifts, around porch. Its balconies the Country Wood Mill, and gingerbread add to its out­ Larsen Fabrics, Grand Phar­ side charm, while inside the macy, Capitol Federal Sav­ Wirbels display many fur­ ings Bank, Ledge Craft Lane, niture pieces from Grand and the Grand Ledge Public Ledge homes and businesses. Library. Advance tickets pric­ Wagoner’s home, a oneed at $4 are available at those family farm house, displays locations until noon Dec. 2 or intricate details in its wood­ until 7:30 p.m. at Ledge work and modifications by its Craft. Tickets on tour days owners. The Browns’, will be priced at $5 and will be originally belonging to the available at the Grand Ledge Grangers, a Grand Ledge Public Library and all tour merchant family, is a square stops. Italianate. The Browns have Opening their homes for the collected interesting and tour are Paul and Linda unusual pieces to highlight Brown, 411 E. Jefferson; their home. All three repre­ Rick and Jan Wagoner, 825 sent a variety of styles popular Jenne; Grand Ledge Counsel- to their time. s »fcr. U n £ Jk*F*Fibntni *Fibti iitbe ntni Jite, *tta# ‘Riiit *l^i •’b'iktj. l|®tafcnki ■IkHlii taSitj WjfeWkk iiMUjj ■ "®t italiifik|| iNllVIl kXfflnjjj' »«3 up kfej wie» mar 1 Ivi tail ■state taa: i tai I tal^ii eq®r: •i s i ■■iki feopii itatasi jsisti mr for the ^ohdays with Report says schools need classrooms, storage Continued from front page— ing mat and weight machines. Storage space is also needed for audio-visual and band equipment and for drying uniforms. Fuller Street Elementary School has an immediate need for an additional classroom, which the report said should be made available by next September. Because of the immediacy of this need, this classroom will have to be a portable. Fuller will require four ad­ ditional classrooms in the future, the report added. The report on the need at Fuller was submitted to the board by Principal Nancy Pot­ ter. It includes an enrollment history and tentative plans for construction of the new classrooms. The committee report also says four additional full-sized and two half-sized classrooms at Maplewood Elementary School are also needed. Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan provided the school board with tentative plans for construction at that facility. Chapter I teaching space is needed at Maplewood, too, he said. The Kellogg School needs storage space for classroom supplies. The committee suggests that shelves could be built in the old locker and shower rooms. Panel memners ask if these IMH £H»s n»»« (feint . American and Victorian ar­ chitecture set along the Grand River, while the Holihan’s home is a light and airy Ranch with lots of features. The Holihans have decoratred their “retirement” home with many pieces, including chairs from the Grand Ledge Chair Company. “There’s something for everyone on this year’s tour,” says chairman Marilyn Smith. “In addition to the architec­ tural variety, there is also variety in the decorating styles of the owners.” The museum will house a display featuring childhood memories. Toys, furniture, clothing, sports equipment, and childhood photographs of Grand Ledge folks will be part of the display. In addition to the tour, Grand Ledge is host to many holiday bazaars and craft The Wirbel Home will be one of the stops in the Grand Ledge Area Historical shows during the weekend and Society's 14th annual home tour, set for Dec. 3 and 4. many businesses welcome The Holihans’ and Ham­ customers with special treats The Grand Ledge Counsel­ Russel. An example of adap­ monds’ are two new homes in to usher in the holiday season. ing Center and Neil’s home tive reuse, the center retains the Loch Ledge subdivision Grand Ledge is nestled were built in the teens and are the original pocket doors and included on this year’s tour. along the Grand River, 10 examples of “modern” beaded ceiling molding. The The Hammond home is a miles west of Lansing. houses for their time. The open stairway in Neil’s home nostalgic blend of Early counseling center was built by is a Dutch Colonial, Period Elmer Edwards of cement furnishings highlight this block for Amos and Lena home, especially the bedrooms. F tn it * «»** ifeidi? ftrtBS fell** taliiF fell** fetal* standi Uss'® ' Bias®tUastso'®* 5:30-7:30 p.m. V.F.W. Post 8260 feta l* Bias®tato* Nashville, Mich. Serving...Chop Suey and Chicken Chairperson, Alberta Lewis fed«i»f ™nts^ ™nt ppoint could be' constructed in the and sciences classes. n woodworking classes at the The report also noted that high school. funding for satellite teaching The committee report notes may be available and that tele­ that the doors at the bus teaching systems are already Phone 726-0330 garage are not high enough to in place in Jackson county and accommodate the new school in other districts in the buses unless the strobe lights Muskegeon area. on top are removed first. The school board also pass­ The bus garage also re­ ed a motion to purchase a new quires new storage space for computer for central office tractors, lawn mowing and accountings snow removal equipment. The hardware package, 157 S. Main The drainage problems at which includes training and the facility have been satisfac­ supplies, will be purchased Vermontvi e torily resolved, the report from Entre Computer for says. $11,997. The committee reported The financial and accoun­ that it had discussed the ting software will be purchas­ possibility of having the land­ ed from Specialized^! Data scaping and snow removal at Systems for $6,125; the schools done by private contractors. The board then,; passed a (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 motion to solicit non-binding 144 SOUTH MAUI STR££T bids from contractors. MemonTMiiLC. micHic/in 49096 The committee report also H4SHme (517)852-1717 noted its discussion of the possibility of having some classes taught by satellite. — TWO RESTAURANTS FOR SALE! — Satellite teaching is live, and students can respond by ‘JUST LISTED! ‘NASHVILLE - remodeled and redecorated telephone. ‘Operating restaurant in Vermontville restaurant ready to re-open This system teaches foreign seating 50-60 ‘Seating for approx. 60 languages and advanced math ‘Upstairs apartment ‘Great land contract terms available (M-26) Beauty Shop STANTON'S PENNY SUPPER •December 3rd • iftBl tfcuif*1 Mani:ndhairst^ J96- ® ‘Nice small town business opportunity! (M-28) I>*ft*a*s I*** UfeflS3 feta..’* tali*0! School Board oks senior class trip art? !> (fcgUIt,** nr.. Dish ’n Dat Continued from front page— By Dave Liebhauser J J Pi f**J2 z z ta»r r<? <? a I’ve been reading your column for several months now and I always see the Michigan map with the satellite dish on it. What is it? 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Lunch will be served at the Old Post Office before the class goes off to see the giant pandas and other exotic wildlife at the National Zoo. On Wednesday evening, the students will see a production of “Peter Pan” at the West End Dinner Theatre. Thursday’s scheduled stops include visits to the Smithso­ nian museums of American History, Natural History and the Arts and Industry Museum. The evening’s activity is unscheduled. The seniors will leave the capitol Friday morning and arrive jn Maple Valley at 9 p.m. that evening. ‘All trades considered on this 1982 Fairmont mobile home ‘Country location ‘Lakewood Schools (CH-86) — OTHER PROPERTIES — CHARLOTTE Lots of remodeling and redecorating completed on this two story home. Appliances included, Immediate pos­ session. M-27. Let the renter help make your mortgage payments! Priced in the low $30's. V-46. TWO FAMILY HOME - M-24. LAND CONTRACT TERMS - Church floors of living space. Only $24,900. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 with three ‘Attractive duplex with two bedrooms in each unit ‘Good rental income ‘Priced for quick sale! (V-47) on a large shaded lot. Fireplace in living room, first floor laundry and formal dining room. Be sure to see this home before you buy! V45. LOVELY BRICK HOME with garage located F-15. JUST LISTED! 118 acre fenced farm with approx. 30 acres of woods. Four bedroom home with fieldstone fireplace, barn and several outbuildings. M-25. THORNAPPLE LAKE - Great land contract terms on this 3 bedroom home with a 3 car garage. Beautiful lot. Very nice property! Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing)321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 6 Nashville Cub Scouts earn $278 in annual 'cake auction The scouts of den 5 show of their confectionary creations. by Mark LaRose Nashville Cub Scout Pack 3176 held a cake auction at Fuller Street Elementary School last Tuesday to raise money for scouting activities. Webelo leader Donna Garvey organized the event. Assistant den leader Diana Reid made the ribbons that were awarded for the first-, second- and third-place cakes in each den and for the grand prize scouting theme and grand prize election theme cakes. Bobbie’s Nashville 517-852-0940 We have Great Christmas Ideas for You ... TONING, TANNING and NAIL GIFT CERTIFICATES Fuller principal Nancy Pot­ ter and her husband, Jerry, were the judges. The cakes were baked by the scouts and their fathers and were decorated with either a scouting theme or an Election ’88 theme. The auction was not an obscure affair. It boasted a professional auctioneer, Chris Stanton, who volunteered his time and talent. And the pack has a large membership of 63 boys in five Cub Scout dens, three Webelo dens and 12 Tiger Cubs. “We have one of the big­ gest packs in the district and nearly the smallest popula­ tion,” pack secretary Sue Dunham said. Tiger Cubs are first graders who join the pack with a parent partner. “The Tiger Cub program has helped the pack get more parent involvement,’’ Dunham said. The school gym was full of Cub Scouts, visiting Boy Scouts, parents, relatives and How can you insure replacement of your mobile home without depreciation? No problem. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Policy offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. And discounts are available for new mobile homes...and to retirees. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how the Mobile Home Policy can be no problem for your home. Thelma Christopher, Betty Pierce, John Warren, Mary Hecker The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 cake connoisseurs who bid competitively for the fancy confections. The auction earned the pack $278. The highest price paid for a Cub Scout cake was $12. Barry Robins and his son Tyler’s first-place scouting theme cake brought in $9, and Frank Dunham and his son Chris’s first-place election theme cake earned the pack $8. Much of the money will go toward the purchase of materials for the Pinewood Derby next March. In the Pinewood Derby each scout is given a block of wood, four wheels and four nails. The boys must design their own cars. The cars are judged for the best design, and the car selected earns its designer a trophy. Then the scouts race the cars on a huge wooden track in head-to-head elimination heats. The four fastest cars also earn trophies for their young builders, and the top three cars advance to the district races. “Last year our top three cars were the top three cars in the district, too,” Dunham said. “That was quite a feat. We were lucky they never had to race each other,” she added. Next month the scout leaders will begin assembling the “Genius Kits” for the pack. This activity is designed to challenge the imagination and creative talents of the boys. “Genius kits are basically a bag ofjunk. We take a paper bag and throw in bottle caps, string, sticks, yarn, paper towel rolls and whatever comes to hand,” Dunham said. “Then the boys have to make something out of it. They don’t have to use everything, and they can’t add anything, including paint.” “We do this at the December pack meeting to help keep the boys occupied over the holiday vacation,” she added. The creations are unveiled at the January pack meeting. Future scouting activities include a Christmas party, a roller skating party, the an­ nual Blue and Gold Banquet for scouts and their families, Cub day-camp in June, mar­ ching in the Memorial Day parade, bowling and family picnics. The pack is sponsored by the Nashville VFW Post, and Dunham remarked that the community has helped the pack whenever it was needed. She added that the pack has never turned a boy away and will pay registration fees and provide uniforms, if necessary. Auctioneer Chris Stanton takes bids on the cakes as helpers Holly Taylor and Mindy Garvey look on. Anyone with old Cub Scout uniforms and equipmentt is asked to contact Dunham or Cub Master Diana Javbr. The first-, second- and third-place cakes in each den were entered by the following scouts: Tiger Cubs: Brandon Garvey, Brad Rapson and Patrick Chaffee. Den 1: Jason Betts and Richard Gunther. Den 2: Richard Chaffee and Albert LaRose. Den 3: Brandon Phenix, Christopher Ewing and Ricky Stevens. Den 4: Matt Fawley, Andy Oleson and Trent Harvey. . Den 5: Tom Powers, Shawn Graham and Lee Gould. Garvey Webelos: Bee Gee Garvey, Josh Thorn and David Koch. Dunham Webelos: Jimmy Dunham, Derek Graham and Andy Gordon. Greenman Webelos: Jeremy Greenman, Sam Javor and David Stevens. Sue and Chris Dunham and Tyler and Barry Robins baked the Grand Prize theme winners. Bennetts ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME for the elderly New home in Vermontville with single or double room openings available. Home atmosphere ... be one of the family. Prices very competitive for the area. 138 W. THIRD - VERMONTVILLE 517-726-0324 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 7 Randy and Jason Betts, Sue and Chris Dunham, Cubmaster Diana Javor and Jim Dunham and Tony and Brandon Phenix display their first place den cakes and ribbons. The scouts and crowd enjoy the lively and festive cake auction. MAPLE VALLEY Community Education ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASSES To have your event publicized call ... - ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! — Independent Beauty Consultant 6-10 p.m. $25 11/28/88 7 11/30/887 THURSDAY Accting.* 6-10p.m.$25 12/1/88 Typing 6-10p.m. $25 12/1/88 Beg. & Adv. Word Processing 6-10 p.m. $25 12/1/88 INSTR. MVHS Wolff MVHS Kipp Maplewood OSKA Maplewood OSKA MVHS Hunt 7 7 MVHS Rosin MVHS Rosin 7 MVHS Christie indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. Maple Valley Community Band Meets Thursday Evenings 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Maple Valley High School Band Room The pack gave cake judge Nancy Potter cut-glass candy dish full of M&M’s for her. efforts. Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Claus is expected to arrive in Nashville on Satur­ day, Dec. 10. He would like to talk with children from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce, with the help of photographer Jim Hammond, will sponsor a photo session with Santa and the children during these hours. Visitors may plan to come to town to enjoy a ride on the Holly Trolley. The Nashville Chamber has scheduled the Trolley from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10. The Christmas caroling of the Junior Girl Scouts also may be enjoyed. Starting Dec. 1 and running to Dec. 10, area Chamber members businesses will sponsor a “guess the number of some item’’ in their stores contest, with prizes posted in the individual stores. Draw­ ings will take place in the businesses on Dec. 10. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. MONDAY Office Update* WEDNESDAY Computer Science 6-10p.m.$25 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY CALENDAR Maple Valley Community Education • 852-9275 To Enroll — Call 852-9275 TIME £££. DATE WKS PLACE TUESDAY Welding & Machine Shop 6-10 p.m. $25 11/29/887 Jr. Karate 6-7 p.m. $7.50 11/29/88 5 Open Karate 6-8 p.m.$12.5011/29/88 5 First place den winners Sue and Matt Fawley, Gayle and Jeremy Greenman and June and Richard Chaffee display their cakes and ribbons. Nov. 28 Second term classes begin for Maple Valley Adult Education Nov. 29 Karate classes begin at Maplewood Ele­ mentary Dec. 4 Cantata - “Merry Christmas” - First Congre­ gational Church, Vermontville, 7:00 p.m. Dec. 5 Fuller and Kellogg Christmas Choral Pro­ gram - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 6 Maplewood Christmas Program - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Dec. 6 Program on Domestic Relations present by Legal Aid - Maple Valley Jr.-Sr.. High School - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 11 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Band Concert at the High School - 3:00 p.m. Dec. 11 Christmas Cantata - Vermontville Bible Church - 6:00 p.m. Dec. 12 Fuller St. third graders go to Charlton Park for Victorian Christmas Dec. 13 Over 50 meeting at High School for lunch 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13 Program on Housing and Consumer Law presented by Legal Aid - Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High School - 7:00 p.m. Dec. 14 Fuller St. second graders go to Charlton Park for Victorian Christmas Dec. 15 Fuller St. first graders go to Charlton Park for Victorian Christmas. Dec. 16 Christmas Recess begins at end of school day for Maple Valley students. Dec. 24 Community Candlelight Service - First Congregational Church - Vermontville 7:00 p.m. CLASS________ a MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895n) REALTOR' Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute EQUAL HOUSING opportunities JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR . . Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT ................................. 852-1740 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” - BELLE­ 3 bedroom home, 30x32 garage, hip roof barn, plus pole barn. Listed at $49,900. Call Don. (CH-267) VUE SCHOOLS OF NORTH DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAVOLI............. RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST HUBERT DENNIS VERMONTVILLE • “COUNTRY LIVING” ON 1% ACRES 8 rooms, not. gas, blacktop road, nice 50x36 barn. Good location to commute to Lan­ sing. (CH-295) - Very nicely remodeled farm house with oak cupboards, main floor laundry, 3 bed­ rooms, 1 % baths, 2 car gar­ age, paved road, between Hastings & Nashville. Call Sandy. (CH-284) HOME “NEAT & 4 bedrooms, 1 V4 baths, many rsonal touches". Go ^jVtor 3 cars CLEAN” Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 rooms, 2 story house with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. Now $58,000. (F-278) plus a wa%nop, carpeted throughout, large utility room, nicely landscaped yard w/privacy fence. (N-285) IS ACRES SEEDED TO ALFALFA 5 Blacktop road, natural gas is available, north of Vermont­ ville, has been perked. Over­ looks "countryside view". (VL-279) RIVER VALLEY SCHOOLS - of Ver­ montville, woods, woods, creek, ro good building site, has burn. Good location, k (VL-124) 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 “COUNTRY HOME” ON 4‘A ACRES - NASHVILLE SMALL FARM - 20 ACRES, MAPLE APPROX. 16 ACRES e^st JU MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE VACANT LAND ACRES WITH NASHVILLE - 80 ACRE LIVESTOCK - 6 room, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, plus 24x48 hog barn & 36x48 basement barn on blacktop road. Natural gas utilities. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-294) FARM THORNAPPLE 18 ACRES (APPROX.) JUST INSIDE just outside Nashville village limits. NASHVILLE VILLAGE LIMITS - Par­ FRONTAGE (VL-287) tially wooded, well & septic. (VL-256) GO HUNTING 0ITYOUR OWN PROP­ 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE • 24 acres with creek bordering the whole back side with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. ERTY! 6 partially wooded. Property has been "perked". 11 acres is alfalfa. Land contract terms. (VL-291) (VL-247.) A �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 8 Nine Vermontville 4-H members awarded County Project Medals by Mark LaRose Nine members of the Ver­ montville 4-H Club were awarded County Project medals last week at a meeting at Maplewood Elementary School. To be eligible for the awards the members had to be 12 years old or older and they had to be nominated by their project leaders. The winners and the pro­ jects that earned them their awards were Sarah Mater, cooking (honorable mention); Michelle Baker, painting; Jacob Williams, gun safety and photography; Shane Scott, health and first Aid; Jason Byington, leather craft The new 4-H Club Junior Officers are president Marc Nehmer, vice-president Josh Bowers, treasurer Sarah Mater and secretary Shane Scott (not pictured). Winners of the 4-H Young Achiever Award happily display their ribbons. 4-H County Project Medal Winners (back row) Michelle Baker, Jacob Williams, Shane Scott and Steven Ainsworth, (front row) Sarah Mater, Brandy Wawiernia and Barry Byington. and Barry Byington, woodworking. Eleven younger members also were nominated by their project leaders and they received Young Achiever Awards at the meeting. The Young Achiever Award recipients were Erin Booher, country painting; Jay Hokanson, gun safety; Sarah Mater, woodworking; Lind­ sey Krolik, baskets; Dave Bignail, cooking; Jodi Mazurek, leathercraft; Becky Mason, clothing; Amy Parish, rabbits; Sara Parish, knitting; Matt Williams, archery; and Meagon Wheaton, sheep. New junior and senior 4-H Club officers were also elected at the meeting. The new senior officers are President Steven Ainsworth, Extension Homemakers set December brunch DEVELOPING AND PRINTING ONLY $1.49 Disc ■ 15 exp 24 GXP $1.99 $2.99 Each 12 Exp. Roll 36 exp .. $4.99 STANDARD SIZE SINGLE PRINTS ONLY! C-41 regular processing, film sizes 135mm, 110,126 & disc. NO COUPON REQUIRED! NO LIMIT! Offer expires Dec. 6 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-084S Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers will celebrate the holidays with a December Awards Brunch Tuesday, Dec. 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. until noon at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. The program for the day will include a brunch, membership awards program, fellowship and installation of the 1989 County Council officers. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 18. Call the Extension Office for reser­ vations or JoAnn Eicher at 882-2532. Each member is invited to participate in a gift exchange. They may bring a homemade article such as food or holiday decoration. The Delta Dab­ blers study group, along with the awards committee, have planned the morning. President Marc Nehmer, Vice President Josh Bowers, Treasurer Sarah Mater and Secretary Shane Scott. • maple valley h.s. cafeteria ■ "THURSDAYS 6:30 P.M. ■ } Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 MAPLE VALLEY Adult Education High school completion and vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/88. All other adults may take a class for $25.00 for 7 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES Monday through Thursday Thornapple Lake Estates 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Attend classe Accounting Consumers Ed. English GED Preparation any time during the above hours. Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES Maple Valley High School 6-10 p.m Evening Classes begin Nov. 28,1988 MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update Science Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop Reading Improvement English Computer Science THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking Wood Proc., Beg. & Adv. ENROLL NOW! Maple Valley Community Ed Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School — 852-9275 — - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 29, 1988 25 ft. STANLEY Power-Lock Tape Measure POTTTERY and CROCKS ........... Regular $17.65 THERfTIOGRIP 20 PC. Screwdriver set s20" 5., THERMOCRIP clue cun TEA KETTLES $Q99 m^Reg. eg. *27.29 *2 Black & Decker EXTENSION CORDS DRIP COFFEE$ AEB95 MAKER > 16/3 — 50 ft. Reg. $16.69 . . Men's and Ladies COWBOY BOOTS . . .£’ a4m5 INSULATED BOOTS Felt Lined YOUTH . $3995 t’AZR1DE Felt Lined M$u and U of M DOOR MATS THERMOMETERS . While Supplies Lastl t’M3MZQ”Q ADULT * 1 4 C d J IQ3E5 16" ..... ’ ASHVILLE WE ALSO SHIP U.P.S. A sporting HARDWARE ; 223 N. Main Street, Nashville Open Monday thru Saturday 8 to 5:30 ) U.P.S. PICKUP Page 9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 29. 1988 — Page 10 From Our Readers Letter to the readers I thoroughly enjoyed riding yourr coattails to. Jonesville and Hillsdale and look for­ I would like to take this op­ ward to riding them all the portunity to thank all of you way to Pontiac in the future. Really, you guys are a for your warm welcome and for your patience, support and tough act to follow! Unlike the Panther running cooperation while I was get­ ting to know the community, backs, I am just beginning to my areas of responsibility and hit my stride—with the Maple my story sources--and Valley News. Now that you have given especially for your kindess and assistance over the last me a chance to learn my ‘beat’ and to get to know many of few hectic weeks. I also want to extend a you, I would like to express special thanks to the MV some ofmy hopes, plans, con­ athletic department, coaching cerns and views. As you know, the Maple staff and particularly to the Lions themselves for pro­ Valley News is the viding me with an excellent ‘newspaper of record’ for our and pleasant opportunity to do community. As the Maple Valley chronicler, I hope to what I do best. Dear Maple Valley, Give a Gift ofBeauty for the Holidays ... GIFT CERTIFICATES Shampoo • Conditioner • Body Base Conditioner • Setting Gel ...all make stocking stutters or teacher's gift. Diana’s Place — Owner ~ Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Hours at your Convenience 852-9481 provide posterity with an ac­ curate and comprehensive record of our lives and times; I want future readers to be able to pick up our paper and see what we were like, what we did and didn’t do, what we valued and cherished, what happened and when it happen­ ed, who were our leaders and who were our winners and losers, what crisis we faced and how we dealt with them, our successes and our failures, what our strengths and weaknesses were and how we worked and played. Above all,' I want the Maple Valley News to be represen­ tative of our way of life. To achieve this goal, I will have to cover everything from the various council and board meetings to the boy and girl scout and 4-H club meetings, from the courts to the playgrounds, from the streets to the fields and streams and everything in between. I know how badly many of you feel about not being able to make it to the council and board meetings. But since the business that transpires in those lofty chambers is a mat­ ter of public record and because as a reporter it is my duty to keep you abreast of those proceedings, good and bad, you can depend on me being in attendance. I intend to keep it by repor­ ting accurately, objectively and thoroughly. I may not always get my way with the Maple Valley News, but I want you all to know that I’ll be in there runn­ ing my best plays every week. My hope is to make the MVN a newspaper second to none in the state—at least in the region—for a paper of its .size and format. However, ■ like most suc­ cessful endeavors, this will have to be a team effort. I will need the continued support and cooperation of all of you whom I do know as well as that ofthe rest ofyou whom I do not yet know. I welcome your construc­ tive criticism, ideas and sug­ gestions. Even if you are un­ sure about its potential, feel free to call me with your news and story ideas. Believe me when I say there are weeks when a stray poodle could easily become a pack of marauding, ravenous hounds and weeks when little Herbie Gerfherder cutting a new tooth could become ‘infant gnaws his way through maple crib-bars, oak door and goes for prime rib on the hoof.’ That one could even lead to a sidebar story on fanner Bosco Bailey’s cattle herd—‘devasted by uniden­ tified predator.’ Remember, you can feel free to call on a Tuesday if your bull has a litter of greyhounds. However, stories about cows birthing grizzly bear cubs will normally keep till noon on Wednesday. See you soon. P.S.Coincidentally? My Zodiac sign is Leo, and I was bom and raised in Detroit, so the Lions have always been m y t e a m . Incidentally, I’d be darned proud to wear a MV Lions jersey--medium, 38-40. her office, as well as in her To the editor: church and community. For all of the time that I After a quarter century on have served Vermontville Township as county commis­ the township board she has made the decision to retire. sioner, Jane Thrun has been the treasurer and member of Jane has made her mark. All who know her will ever ap­ the board. I have never worked with a preciate her contribution. Harold Cook has been a more able and a finer lady. To me she will always be “gentle trustee of Vewrmontville Township for some 15 years. I Jane, ” courteous, friendly have never worked with a and kind. She has had some health more dedicated gentleman. problems and had to go He is a quiet man, going about through the trauma of the loss his duties and responsibilities of her husband, Carl, some without fanfare. He is able years ago. But through and knowledgeable with the everything, she has always best interests of his communi­ been there, quietly going ty and his constituents always about the responsibilities of uppermost in his mind. He, too, has chosen not to continue in office. He, as well as Jane, had made a great con­ tribution to his township and community. Vermontville is a communi­ ty that has deep respect for its pioneers and their historic heritage. It honors those who have passed on. “Gentle Jane” and “Quiet November 30th — Harold” are a contemporary part of the present who are still adding to the heritage of Q bony purpose and service that * ra T-120 characterizes Vermontville. 1® (T-h1o2m0 VIDEO Sincerely, TAPES Edgar Fleetham County Commissioner District I NAME CHANGE SALE The name is NEW, the time is NOW for HUGE CHRISTMAS SAVINGS — Drawing Ends SONY 1‘X" tetnol® ^ *215.00 - Uniden ’ Emergency E C.B. Radio s59.95 Value Register in Store! Thank You LEE’S TV SERVICE in Vermontville. Why not call a fully qualified T.V. technician. All work guaranteed. Very reasonable rates. Phone 517-726-0100._____ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 THANK YOU Mike Brzycki and Zig Brzycki from Eaton Monument, Bob Conner from Midwest Cemetery Lettering Co., Ed Woodworth and the D.P.W. crew, Leon Frith, Larry Cork­ well, Scott Decker and Randy Betts for the fine job they did cleaning up and repairing the damage done at the Lakeview Cemetery. The Lakeview Cemetery Board Notice of ... PUBLIC HEARING December 15, 1988 — 7:00 P.M. — Council Chambers Nashville PURPOSE: Susan Shaw has requested a special use permit and or variance to open a Herb business in her home at 416 Durkee Nashville, Ml. The proper­ ty is currently zoned R-1 Residential. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Vermontville Hardware SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Reg. $6.00 SYSTEM 7 [/ '' £ a 75 ON SALE that special teacher! CASH & CARRY While Supplies Last Miscellaneous ficMgan Entertainment Center 105 Washington Ml 49073 v rz /T can11 B5Z-xv9 xv3 x0v 1 $ Makes a great present for Grandpa, Grandma or SATELLITE lorm.rl, Business Services Asst. Christmas Mugs This Christinas Treat Your Family to Great Television with a... HTS Maple Leaf Grange had a Thanksgiving supper Nov. 19 at the Grange Hall for the people in the community. About 80 people attended the dinner. The purpose was to get the neighborhood families together for an evening of fellowship. The Washtub Trio entertained after the meal. The members of the Grange are hoping to be able to con­ tinue having these dinners every year. Your MV reporter, MarkC. LaRose 'Gentle Jane' 'Quiet Harold' will be missed on the board tor a Grange serves up Thanksgiving meal „ \ ‘ Saturday 9*5, Closed Mondays YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service" 726-1121 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 11 Maple Valley ag advisor attends national conference FFA advisor is official at national FFA event Gordon M. Swinson, FFA advisor at Maple Valley High School, recently served as an assistant superintendent of the National FFA Farm Business Management Contest at the Two area couples have same anniversaries 61st National FFA Conven- tion in Kansas, Mo. As a member of the Farm Business Management Contest Committee, Swinson assisted with the monitoring of contest activities, obtaining naterials, scoring an evaluaion session and the annual iwards luncheon. The Farm Business Management Contest is one of 12 national agricultural com­ petitions conducted annually by the Natioiial FFA organization as part of the convention. This year 44 teams tested their knowledge of farm management by analyzing the farm business using basic economics principles, selecting the most ap- propriate farm business organization for given farm situations, and making the most efficient use of records and managing resources for optimum profit. The contest is one of many educational activities at the national convention in which FFA members put into prac­ tice the lessons taught in the vocational Styling for Women, Men and Chi dren Appointments Only Tues., Wed, Thurs, Fn. & Evening Saturday 9 ■ ? Dorothy McMillen classroom. As Farm Business Manage­ ment Contest special sponsor, John Deere, provided funds for travel, contest administration, an awards luncheon, and trophies and medals for winning teams and high scoring individuals. DOROTHY’S HAIR STYLING 265 W. Casgrove • Ph. 852-9667 .l.s Mr. and Mrs. Avid Price of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Price of Hastings celebrated thei eir golden anniversaries Monday, Nov. 28. They were married at the chapel of the First Congregational Church of Angola, Ind., Nov. 28, 1938, by the Rev. John Humpreys. Celebrations are being held by their families. ;Q4 Bush & Natural Light rOT taunil $Sw9 9 +tax and dep. nq i w Coke Pepsi 8 pack 8 pack nz ntiiisfcr ■ in kit® ini Uta s !-:i CffiiL’aitLtl WMkkl — ^rjrnaJ * * asistili® Qasr. ic HEARING 710 Pi nShathas^ 3"^ & o 8 pack $929 $929 dep m „ ■■ +dep ! I HjiuunB Ndiunii $929 tS ■! +dep dep £9 Hi +dep dep NOTICE Deadline for filing petitions for 3-2 year terms and 1-1 year term on the Nashville Village Council will be Tues­ day, December 20, 1988 at 4 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Clerk's Office. 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Lions drop 44-40 decision to Pennfield in district cage finals The Maple Valley Girl's Basketball team ended it's V,umameni trail with a 44 40 defeat by Pennfield The game was v y similar to the two previou games played during the regular season All three games were decided in the last two minutes of play. The Lions jumped out to a 7-2 advantage early tn the first quarter but 10 unanswered Pennfield Points gave them the lead 12-7 before the Lions could score again. First quarter action ended with the Lions trailing 14-13. Scoring problems plagued the Lions again in the second quarter and they trailed 26-19 at the half. The Lions outscored Pennficld 9-8 in the third quarter with Karris True scoring 7 of her 20 points in that period. The Lions continued to stage a Sports comeback and tied the game at 38-38 with 2:57 left in the game Pennfield then worked the ball inside for a layup and captured the lead for good. The Lions fouled Amy Shephard of Pennfield to makc the score 42-38 with 17 seconds remaining Valley then scored on a basket by True to trail 42-44) with 5 seconds left to play. An inten­ tional foul by Maple Valley stopped the clock which resulted in the final score 44-40 on two technical fouls. Karris True had a career high game of 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lion ef­ fort. Heidi Reese added 9 points, Deanna Hagon had 7, while Lesley Dipert and Tammy Ashley each added 2 points. The Lions ended their season with a fine 14 win and 9 Josses for a very rewarding year. They finished second in the SMAA conference and had four seniors play in their last contest. Those seniors were Karris True, Lesley Dipert, Deanna Hagon, and Kristen Kraai. These seniors will be missed by the Lion basketball family. Maple Valley Lions aim high in 1988-89 basketball action A season of vastly improved play over the last few years greets the 1988-89 Maple Valley basketball team. A season unlike the last one of 8 wins and 13 defeats and a season in which four returning seniors and some very inex­ perienced but talented players should lead the team to a very successful year. “This should be a banner season for the Lions,’’ says coach Jerry Reese. “Possible goals should include making a definite run at the SMAA championship title. The cham­ pionship is not out of the realm of possibility.” The schedule will be tough again as the Lions open with a two day Bath Tournament. The tournament will be played on Dec. 2 and 3 at Bath High School beginning at 6 p.m. against Inkster Temple. Win­ ners of the first round games will play Saturday at 8 p.m. while the consolation brackets will begin at 6 p.m. The squad should be talented with third year starter Barry Carpenter returning to help dominate the boards. Bryant Filter a very pleasant surprise in early season prac­ tice and such a steady per­ former both scoring and re- COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN — PHONE — 517/726-0319 HOURS PARTS & SERVICE w~— • SALES • SERVICE REVSICE L • PARTS appliance We service all brands 543-8332 126 S. Cochran WE 543-3559 CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC • MAYTAG • KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF « WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON • TAPPAN • HOTPOINT • JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperianud, Reliable t Reasonable bounding. Matt Forell, the se­ cond leading scorer a year ago, will give solid leadership at the point guard spot plus continue to score. Bob Hill will help the team defensively by taking the best offensive player and trying to slow down his scoring pace plus get out and fill the fastbreak lanes with his speed. Other talented players add­ ed this season include a junior 6’2” shooting guard, Shaun Thompson. Thompson’s add­ ed firepower should give the Lions additional scoring. His floor play should help get the ball to post players and he should add rebounding strength. David Nickel, a junior, will be looking to shoot from long range as he is specializing in the “3” point shot. Jason Hoefler, a sophomore, is looking to add more fireworks to the squad and adds extra speed on the floor. As Reese says,'“with these players we should be able to score from any position.” When Carpenter, Filter, and Hill are secondary offensive weapons, you know you’ve got some firepower. And helping to keep everybody happy is the Lions’ running style of play, which generally rewards players who run the floor well and often. Depth is good this year at the guards with Bob Allen and David*Nickel, and Jeff Butler available for action. Depth up front should come from Bob Hill, Paul Schilz, Darrin Neff and sophomore Scott Casteele. Scott Casteele will be out six to eight weeks with a broken leg but will help to solidify the front line. The SMAA conference pick for the 1988-89 season must go to Pennfield as they will return four juniors that started as sophomores on the varsity last year. St. Philip will feature the city leading scorer in Kevin Bradley, while Bellevue will have a 6’2” shot blocking, long range shooter, Joel Madsen, a third year var­ sity starter returning. The league will be better balanced from top to bottom this season with no team being weak or short of talent. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!, Maple Valley's Deanna Hagon (13) tries to play defense in last Wednesday's 44-40 district final loss to Pennfield. Eaton County 4-Hers successful at rodeo Eaton County cowboys and cowgirls competed successful­ ly at the 1988 State 4-H Rodeo Finals at MSU. The first-place winners in the senior saddle bronc riding contest was Wade Madry, Bellevue. Winners in the junior bareback bronc riding were Jason Byington, Vermont­ ville, first place; Matt Huver, Bellevue, second place; Bret Flower, Charlotte, fourth place; Mark Huver, Bellevue, sixth place; and Tom Archer, Charlotte, seventh place. Winners in the senior bareback bronc riding were Jeff Laverty, Vermontville, first place; William Buckland, Parma, fourth place; and Jamie Endsley, Bellevue, ninth place. Junior bull riding winners were Tom Archer, first place; Jason Byington, tied for se­ cond; Matt Huver, sixth place; Bret Flower, eighth place; and Mark Huver, tenth place. Senior bull riding winners were Wade Madry, second place; Jamie Endsley, fifth place; William Buckland, sixth place, and Greg Sivyer, Mulliken, tenth place. Senior goat tying winners were Christine Gardner, Ver­ montville, third place; and Lisa Endsley, Bellevue, tenth 4-H leader workshop set for Dec. 1st. Eaton County 4-H leaders and cloverbud leaders are in­ vited to attend New Leader Orientation Workshops on Thursday, December 1 at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Identical sessions will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The sessions are designed for adult and teen leaders of 4-H members, as well as leaders of 4-H cloverbud groups. The workshops will discuss 4-H goals, roles of leaders, hints for being a successful leader and 4-H activities and resources available to leaders. Leader handbooks will also be distributed. place. first place; Michael Yerge, Senior barrel racing win­ Bellevue, third place; and ners were Lisa Endsley, first Jamie Endsley, fifth place. place; and Carleen Becraft, The year-end awards were Charlotte, tenth place. presented at the annual awards Senior break-away roping banquet Nov. 12 at Howard winners were Wade Madry, City. Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan I Vermontville 5 Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 %" pipe 5' length. 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Simplicih PRE-SEASON SPECIAL The Nashville Lions Club had its monthly dinner meeting at St. Cyril’s Church on Monday, Nov. 21. Guests were Bernie Ardis, Past District Deputy Gover­ nor District 11 C-l, and wife Bertha of Ionia; Granville Cutler, Past District Gover­ nor, District 11 C-l, and wife Betty of Plainwell; Vem and Mary Pennow of Ionia; Terry Moore of New York; and Ruseel Hoeve. Granville Cutler showed a . video of the Michigan Lions All-State Band attending the International Lions Conven­ tion in Denver, Colo., in June of 1988. The Michigan band was named No. 1 band at the convention. Maple Valley High School had 10 members in that band. Band members are chosen through tryouts at St. Johns. Students from all over Michigan came for the tryouts. The 1988 band had 166 members. The trip is par­ tially paid for by Lions Clubs, but the students earn money through projects in their local communities to help pay their expenses. The Nashville Lions Club also underwrites the cost of the Nashville Red Cross Blood Drive canteen. Sue Fawley and Diane Heyboer, co-chairs, reported the November Blood Drive at Maple Valley High School collected 118 pints of blood. This is the highest ever in the community. There were 99 new donors. Free newletter offered citizens Model 4212H • 12 Horsepower • Key Electric Start • Transmission: Auto Infinitely Variable to 5.3 mph • 36” Cut Axle Mounted Mower Pivots with Ground for Smooth Cuts 12 H.P. Tractor with 36" Mower, 36" Snow Thrower, Lift Lever, Chains & Hitch REG. PRICE SALE PRICE Limited Amoun on Hand $374500 *2895 ’SoO3 EVft TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts £r Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service home economics program area is of­ fering a free newsletter called Family Matters to Eaton County residents. The newsletter covers a variety of topics ranging from foods, nutrition and health — to fami­ ly financial management, energy, human relationships and others. The information provided in the newsletter is based on research developed at Michigan State University or from any of the other leading land grant institutions. The newsletter is issued nine times a year. If you are interested in being placed on the mailing list, call the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. This group of Indians and pilgrims met in the Maplewood kindergarten classroom of Mrs. Linda Gaber to talk turkey over cookies and jello. LASCO SECTIONAL UNITS 2 PC. 32" SHOWER White Colors $20S39 $21159 No. 1323 No. 1363 3 PC. 36" SHOWER White Color $25395 *260" No. 2603 2 PC. TUB/SHOWER COMBO White Colors $24795 s25295 TOILET TANK and BOWL HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 White *49»» Bone S5’S Seat Not Included �The Maple Volley Newt Nothvilie. Tuesday, November 29 1988 — Page 14 Obituaries Maynard B. Morehouse Edith L Smith_________ PETOSKEY — Edith E. Church and Petoskey Histori­ Smith, IOS, of Petoskey and cal Society. Mrs. Smith is survived by formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, November 22, 1988 two daughters, Gertrude Solms at Emmett County Medical ofPetoskey and Margaret Reif Care Facility in Harbor of Minneapolis, Minnesota; four grandchildren and five Springe. Mrs. Smith was bom on July great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 10, 1883 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Malvina by her husband, Donald David in 1965; one daughter Marjorie (More) Lombard. She was raised in Hastings Suzanne Smith in 1988 and and a short time in St. Thomas, two sisters. Funeral services will be held Ontario, Canada and attended Hastings schools, graduating 11 a.m. Tuesday, November in 1902 from Hastings High 29 at Hastings Riverside School. She went on to attend Cemetery with Rev. David B. Kalamazoo Seminary and Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Oberlin College. She was married to Donald Cemetery. Arrangements were made David Smith on February 14, 1906 in Hastings. She moved by Wren Funeral Home of in 1974 to Petoskey from Hast­ Hastings. Memorial contributions ings and has been a resident of the Medical Care Facility in may be made to the Hastings Harbor Springs for the past First United Methodist Church or the Bayview Association in five years. She was a member of Hast­ Bayview. ings First United Methodist Lewis F. Hine HASTINGS - Lewis F. Hine, 82, of 823 West Walnut Street, Hastings died Friday, November 18, 1988 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Hine was born on October 23, 1906 in Clover­ dale, the son of Henry and Martha (Anders) Hine. He was raised in Barry County and attended rural schools graduat­ ing from Hastings High School and went on to attend Western Michigan University. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. He was married to Harriet Shoudy on August 2, 1932. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1987. He then married Mary Davidson on August 15, 1987. He was a veteran ofWorld War II in the United States Army. He taught school and was a band director for over 38 years for Hastings, Battle Creek, Sunfield and Lakewood schools, retiring in 1969. He was member and Past Master of F. & A.M. #52 in Hastings, a member of the Hastings Order of the Eastern Star and the Michigan and National Education Association. Mr. Hine is survived by his wife, Mary. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Novem­ ber 29 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Leon H. Pohl officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facil­ ities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, November 16, 1988. Minutes of the meeting are available in the Coun­ ty Clerk's Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage and surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 31/2 miles West of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays Sweetheart HOLIDAY TUMBLERS 16 9 02 or 10 or. TAPIOCA WW 8V▼ Whole Pitted DATES Vista Soup & OYSTER CRACKERS $189 59c Irene E. Butler Vernon R. Childs HASTINGS Irene E. Butler, 85, formerly of 203 East High Street, Hastings, died Sunday, November 20, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Miss Butler was bom on December 24, 1902 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Albert and Coda (Foster) Butler. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She traveled extensively through out Michigan and other states doing Evangelistic work for many years before returning to Hastings in the early 1970’s from Grand Haven. She was a Charter member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Miss Butler is survived by one brother, Albert Butler of Mnniapolis, Minnesota; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Racheal Butler in 1983 and Falice Tefft in 1987. Funeral services were held Friday, November 25 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Brail, Rev. Wayne Cash and Rev. Andrew Dado officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Fuenral Home of Hastings. VERMONTVILLE Vernon R. Childs, 72, of 249 South Main Street, Vermontville, died Monday, November 21, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Childs was bom on January 14, 1916 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Fred and Eltcy (Balou) Childs. He attended the Chance Elementary School, Eaton County. He was married to VanLoa Collier on January 20,1938 in Angola, Indiana. He operated Farmers Gas and Oil Stations in Sunfield and Charlotte. He also worked at the E.W. Bliss Company, Hastings, the Nash Calvinator, Lansing and Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring in 1979 after 30 years of serivce. He was also a farmer at his Irish Road farm for 40 years. Mr. Childs is survived by his wife, V anLoa of Vermontville; VERMONTVILLE Maynard B. Morehouse, 76, of 8889 Spore Hwy., Vermontville died Friday, November 18, 1988 in Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mr. Morehouse was bom in Assyria Township and had resided in Kalamo since 1939. He retired from the American Door Company in 1978 after 33 years. Most of his employ­ ment was as a truck driver. He was married to Idella L. Moon. Mr. Morehouse is survived by his wife, Idella; three sons, Robert M. Morehouse of Mooresville, Indiana, Alvin E. Morehouse of Nashville and Norman A. Morehouse of Kalamo; five daughters, Teresha VanAuken of Kalamo, Freda Collier of Olivet, Kathy Whitaker of Ithaca, Judy Barcroft of Nashivlle and Mary Hood of Kalamo; 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Morehouse in 1958 and two daughters, Sally Morehouse in 1957 and Ruth Morehouse in 1959. Ruth B. Garlinger Services were held Tuesday, November 22 at the Lehman ARIZONA - Ruth B. (Gard­ Chapel, Shaw Funeral Home, ner) Garlinger, 77, of YoungBellevue with Rev. Richard town, Arizona, passed away Coifing of the Kalamo Full November 22,1988 at Boswell Gospel Assembly Church offi­ Hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Mrs. Garlinger was bom ciating. Burial was in Kalamo Cemtery. October 21,1911 in Nashville. She graduated from Woodland Neva 0. Graves High School and the Universitty ofPuget Sound in WashingHASTINGS - Neva O. ton with a B.A. Degree. She Graves, 82, of 1306 North taught taught schools schools in in Michigan, Michigan, Boltwood, Hastings, died Kansas and Washington, retirWednesday, November 23, ing in 1967. She was married to 1988 at her residence. Lawrence H. Garlinger in Mrs. Graves was bom on 1935. June 23, 1906 in Parris TownShe was a member of the ship, Kent County, the daughtEastern Star, a past Royal er of Jay and Leia (Hayes) Matron of the Amaranth in Wing. She was raised in Parris Washington and Arizona. Township and attended Mrs. Garlinger is survived schools there. by her husband Lawrence; two She was married to Roscoe daughters, Mrs. Alan (Nancy) W. Graves on August 19, Boos of Okemas arid Mrs. 1925. The early part of the Robert (Linda) Kimbrough of marriage was spent in Parris Harbor, Washington; five Township, where she and her Gig grandchildren; two great husband owned and operated a grandchildren and one sister, country store from 1932 until Lucille Kruger of Hastings. 1943. They then owned and She was preceded in death operated a resort at Pickeral by a daughter, Shirley Ann in Lake for 20 years. They lived 1939, her father and mother, in Sutton Bay for 10 years before coming to Hastings in John and Jessi Gardner of 1984. She was a member ofthe Woodland. Memorial services were First Baptist Church. Mrs. Graves is survived by held at the United Methodist two sisters, Mary Callahan of Church and the Amaranth at Clearwater, Florida and Hazel the Menke Funeral Chapel in Steenwyk ofModesta, Califor­ Sun City, Arizona. Memorial contributions nia; one brother, Robert Wing of Modesta, California; many may be made to the Diabetic nieces and nephews; one Foundation. cousin, Verla Cook of Washington, D.C. and special friends, Bud and Juanita For Sale Allerding of Hastings. KATHY ’S CARPETS: She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe on Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, February 28, 1986. Funeral services were held shags, shot piles, also many Friday, November 25, at the styles and sizes in stock. Special Wren Funeral Home, Hastings orders. Price at $1.00 a square and up.Tuesday thru Friday with Rev. Jerry Miller officiat­ yard 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday ing. Burial was at the Pine Hill 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Cemetery, Kentwood. Lake Road (M-37) Hastings Memorial contributions 948-8334. may be made to the Hastings Love, Inc. Pets Lost & Found FOR SALE: beagle puppies. 852-9695. LOST: Small brown dog lost on Queen St., Nashville. White chest Dachsund and Terrier mix, short hair. Name Dolly. Reward. Cab collect 1-313-239-0558 or 1-616-758-3581. EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. Help Wanted ___ two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Diana) Childs ofVermontvil­ le and Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Linda) Childs of Grand Ledge; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. David (Jean) Bradfield of Eaton Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Bonnie) Harwood of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 23 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Rev. Glen Litchfield and Rev. George Spease officiating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont­ ville Ambulance. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Wallace W. Planck_______ ce Hulbert. NASHVILLE — Wallace W. Planck, Sr., 87, of 6275 Mr. Planck is survived by Thornapple Lake Road, Nash­ his wife, Martha; seven sons, ville, died Tuesday, November Wallace Planck, Jr. of Lapeer, 22, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. James Planck of Strongs, Mr. Planck was bom on Theodore Planck of Rogers April 17, 1901 in Harbor City, Gordon Planck of Osco­ Springs, the son of Joseph and da, Hany and Walter Planck of Nashville and George Planck Alice (Schrock) Planck. He was raised in the Chica­ of Hulbert; two daughters, go area and attended schools Betty Lane of Port Huron and Linda Hayes of Freeport; one there. Mr. Planck was married to step-daughter, Jean Gonser of Martha Histed on January 4, Charlotte; many grandchil­ 1945 in Nashville. He came to dren, great and great great the Nashville area in 1944 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by from Hulbert. He lived on East Scott Road for many years one son, Orley Planck and one before moving to his present daughter Peggy Planck. Funeral services were held address in 1986. He owned and operated Friday, November 25 at Vogt Wallace Planck Toy Store in Chapel of Wren Funeral Nashville for severall years Homes in Nashville with Rev. before retiring in the late Lester DeGroot officiating. 1960s. Previous employment Memorial contributions included: Hastings Corpora- may be made to Wallace W. tion for for 30 30 years, years, and and the the- Planck, Sr., Memorial Fund. tion Hulbert-Butter Pool in Ellanor M. Jacob CALEDONIA — Ellanor M. Jacobs, 54, of 203 Emmons, Caledonia passed away at St Mary’s Hospital, in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, November 23, 1988. She was bom October 17, 1934 in Bitely, the daughter of Charles E. and Beatrice (Conley) Matthews. She married Paul Joseph Jacobs on July 1, 1981 in El Paso, Texas and moved to Caledonia in 1984.. She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Jacobs; two sons, Dean Brooks ofHoward City, and Thong Phan ofGrand Rapids; four daughters, Judy Pykonen ofWhite Cloud, Pam Grapis of Stevensville, Paula Gordon of Coloma and Anita Palcios of Caledonia; two brothers, Richard Matthews of Holton, Willis Matthews of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; one sister, Darlene Syers of North Muskegon; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, November 26, at Christ file King Church in Hesperia, with the Reverend Lawrence Karcz, Celebrant Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Home in Hesperia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads Can 9 to 5:30 Daily HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... Odessa, Campbell and Sebewa Townships Low.interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME­ OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth, Equal Housing at the following numbers: 693-2271 Opportunity or 765-3742. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 29, 1988 — Page 15 Photos continued from page 13 Lions Hamilton named MIAA "Player of the Week" O MU s§? §? : &®s k’Sfi5b Village clerk Rose Heaton helps Charleen Ashworth with her centerpiece in the crowded Fuller school gym. Olivet College basketball point guard Jeff Hamilton (Nashville, Maple Valley HS) was named the Michigan In­ tercollegiate Athletic Associa­ tion (MIAA) player of the week for his heroics in the opening week of the basket­ ball season. Hamilton was a solid con­ tributor to the Comet offen­ sive attack as Olivet par­ ticipated in the Hillsdale Col­ lege Tip-OffTournament over the weekend of Nov. 18-19. His 21 points and six assists kept the Comet’s close in a 78-75 loss to the Hillsdale Chargers—the host team and eventual tournament champion. In the consolation finals Olivet was victorious over a tough Orchard Lake St. Mary’s team, the final tally was a 97-82 victorious margin. Hamilton’s spectacular 30 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists led the Comet offense to victory. Hamilton’s performances earned him the honor ofbeing named to the All-Tournament Team as well as being the M.V.P. of the tournament. “Jeff is probably the team’s best all-around player,” says Olivet Head Coach Gary Mor­ rison, “He is the Comet’s Quiet Leader.” Olivet is a four-year liberal arts college located in south­ central Michigan. The college awards the bachelor of arts, bachelor of music, and bachelor of music education degrees. &> Maple Valley blood drive tops goal with 118 pints collected Mrs. Tammi King's kindergartners start lining up for the feast. **>> ** > »? 8M £{•> i?S^« S^« ■’’WU •«*«** '** •SX'Mjjj "* ^t&u KUHKW Vermontville Cub Scouts Six Cub Scouts from Ver­ montville’s Pack No. 649 were presented with advance­ ment and activity badges at the Nov. 17 pack meeting at Maplewood School. John Kiefer and Kenny Brandenburg each received a Bobcat Badge. Ethen Berry, Travis Melvin, Andy Swartz and Wayne Shance received Naturalist Activity Badges. Wayne Shance also earned his Handyman Activity Badge. Special guest speaker dur­ ing the meeting was Chief Okemos Council District Ex­ ecutive Melinda Young. Young informed scouts and parents ofthe current scouting facilities available and the costs that necessitate an an­ nual membership fund drive. The meeting also included a rigoris uniform inspection and genius kit judging. In other scouting news, Bear Dens 2 and 3, led by Theresa Malcuit, visited the Eaton County Jail Nov. 2. Popcorn sales and Scouting For Food are the two main projects under way during the holiday season. Anyone who wants to buy popcorn or dofiate ndnperishable food for' community baskets may con­ tact Dale Berry, any Ver­ montville Scout or leader. -23 S.JaWlc Two legal aid programs planned at Maple Valley H fe n H 1 iE’.toB js' hifaCssu [Sr; jjariitta ita tain®® । gpniftal Two programs will be of­ Some ofthe issues include no­ fered in December by Maple fault divorce, legal separaValley Community Education' tion, child custody, visitation and Legal Aid iof Central and'more. Michigan. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., Legal Aid ' attorney Oh Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7 Jeanne Laurence will discuss p.m., a program on domestic housing and consumer laws. relations will be presented by For more information, call Christine Dougherty, a Legal Maple Valley Community Aid attorney. It will be held in Education at 852-9275. There the Maple Valley Junior­ is no charge for these Senior High School library. programs. .‘jji Vermontville Boy Scout Troop No. 648 finishes food drive Boy Scout Troop No. 648, under the leadership of Scout­ master Russ Cerny, has suc­ cessfully completed its first annual “Scouting For Food” drive in the Vermontville area. Door hangers were hung on doorknobs throughout the community on Nov. 12, ask­ ing area residents to place non-perishable food items in bags on their front porches by 9 a.m. Nov. 19. Scouts then picked up those items and stored them, under the direc- tion of Pat O’Dell, Communi­ ty Food Basket chairperson, to be used for the Christmas food baskets. “Although we did not col­ lect a great deal of food,” said Cerny, “at least people now know we are collecting for the community, and maybe next year we will experience more participation. We sincerely thank all those local residents whose contributions will help make a better holiday season for those who may need a little extra help this year.” First Congregational church plans 'Christmas Musical' The First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St., in Vermontville, will present a Christmas musical at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The musical is titled, "Merry Christmas" and the public is invited to attend. Art teacher Marci Matevich and Rebecca Wilson work on Turkey String Centerpieces. They were part of the 120 children and parents who worked on the Nashville community project that was organized by community represetative Jan Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School calendar set Tuesday, Nov. 29 - Meeting of Eaton County School Librarians from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library. Wednesday, Nov. 30 - Army Information Team Medi4‘ Presentation, 2 p.m. at Highb Schdol auditoriutnv Chamber of (Sfeftinerce at High School On J6b Talk Pro­ gram, 9 a.m. Quiz Bowl at Bronson at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Preliminary American Col­ lege Test for college bound 10th graders, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at High School library. Representative from Alma College, 11:30 at HighSchool conference room^ Friday, ’Dec.' J ,’-w Boys’ basketball tournament away, Bath, 7 j^ni.., J.V. and Varsity. Saturday, Dec. 3 - Tourna­ ment continued. Monday, Dec. 5 - Fuller Street Christmas program, 7 to 9 p.m. in the High School gym. Maple Valley Community Ed. to offer law programs Two programs will be of­ fered in December by Maple Valley Community Education and Legal Aid of Central Michigan. On Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., a pro­ gram on “Domestic Rela­ tions” will be presented by Christine Dougherty, a Legal Aid attorney, and will be held in the Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High Scool library. Some ofthe issues include no- Report cards due Dec. 5 Report cards for Maple Valley students in grades 7 through 12 will be issued Monday, Dec. 5. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers or ad­ ministrators if they have any questions or concerns regarding their son or daughter’s progress. fault divorce, legal separa­ tion, child custody, visitation, and more. On Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., Legal Aid attorney Jeanne Laurence will discuss housing and con­ sumer laws. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. There is no charge for these programs. Maple Grove Birthday Club The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66 for their Christmas dinner. At 1 p.m. a musical performance will follow the dinner with Ann Schantz as chairman of the program. Members and their families are invited. Please come. “This was our best drive to date, says Sue Fawley, the Nashville area’s blood chair­ man for the Red Cross after the Nov. 11 campaign. Donors contributed over 118 pints (the goal was 100) at the Maple Valley High School. “Our staff and student volunteers were terrific,” Fawley said. “We had a steady flow of donors the whole day. One-gallon pins were presented to Brian Rockford, Helen Mudry and Tim Smith. A seven-gallon pin was presented to Jeff McQuade. The Lions Club donated money for the operation qfthe canteen, Chris Ricketts of the high school teaching staff helped coordinate and super­ vise the drive, and the high school’s home economics class prepared cookies. Matt Bender was student supervisor. “Our volunteers, regular area donors, student first time donors (84) and nursing staff made this drive a complete success,” Fawley said. The Red Cross reminds everyone in good health bet­ ween the ages of 17 and 72, weighing at least 110 lbs. and who haven’t given blood in the last 56 days to donate blood this holiday season. The next local drive will be at the Physician’s Center, Pennock Hospital, Hastings, on Dec. 9 .from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Call the Barry County Red Cross chapter of­ fice at 945-3122 for additional information. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley4t\-SrHigh School ’ Monday, Dec. 5 *Salad, *Hamburgers, *Cheeseburger, french fries, apple. Tuesday, Dec. 6 *Salad, *Barchetta, *Mac. and cheese, green beans, bread and butter, salad bar. Wednesday, Dec. 7 *Salad, *Pizza, *Peanut butter sand., corn, peaches. Thursday, Dec. 8 ♦Salad, *Fishwich, *Corn dog, baked beans, cookie,' salad bar. Friday, Dec. 9 *Salad, *Ham & cheese, *Tuna Sandwich, green beans, pears. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Tuesday, Nov. 29 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, pears. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Pizza, com, peanut butter sdw., mixed fruit. ^Thursday, Dec. 1 dogs, freench fries, green beans, cheese squares and pears. Friday, Dec. 2 Ravioli, veg., meat sand­ wich, peaches and cookie. Milk is served with each meal. This menu is subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. Monday, Dec. 5 Hamburger on bun, baked beans, peaches, pickles. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Mrs. Affolder’s 2nd grade: Pizza, mixed veg., cherry crisp. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Taco’s, lettuce, cheese, com, fruit choice, peanut but­ ter sandwich. Thursday, Dec. 8 Meatballs in tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, pears, butter sandwich. Friday, Dec. 9 Hot dogs, french fries, ap­ plesauce, bar cookie. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 29. 1988 Page 16 scissors!?! [DOUBLE COUPONS “Where Pleasing You Pleases Us” Good Tuesday, November 29th thru Sat., Dec. 3rd 160 S. 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Wet gootf <ni 3 n " Double Pi (Mil 37i end4" Premium I offer Good NOV.24-DEC.10 Crest $ 88 • tic ORIGINAL FROZEN NOODLE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-12-06.pdf a73466d8fab94a05790bc5dd0b516baf PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Hastings Publ ic Library 121 postage mastings. M’ F S. Church Street ■<9058 Bernitt Nr Hastings, MI. 49058 UbC0 7l988 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIB AR 121 SOUTH CHURCH S Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ■ Hastings, Mich. 49O$0 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 18 - Tuesday, December 6, 1988 Two Nashville men act heroically in fatal car accident by Mark LaRose Martin Dawson of Nashville was on his way to work for the 24th straight day at Southern Gravure Services in Battle Creek the day before Thanksgiving at about 3 p.m. when he came upon the scene of a fatal car crash on M-66 near Baseline Road. The engine compartment of the station wagon, containing six Battle Creek residents, was on fire as Dawson ap­ proached the scene. Dawson said the whole driver’s side of the car was smashed in, and it looked as if the vehicle had struck a ce­ ment culvert and flipped com- Vermontville man sentenced to 10 to 30 years for assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Vermontville man charg­ ed with breaking and entering a Nashville home and assaulting a woman last March was sentenced Friday to 10 to 30 years in a state prison. Calling him a “dangerous man,” retired Judge Richard Robinson sentenced Richard D. Lowe, 33, to prison after Lowe pleaded guilty in Oc­ tober to two of five charges filed against him in connec­ tion with the attack. While acknowledging there was disagreement over exact­ ly what took place, Robinson said it was clear society must be proctected from the defendant. “This woman is entitled to live a life that’s free from fear and free from abuse,” Robin­ son said. “I’ve always felt that prison should be reserved for violent people, and I think you’re a violent person. And when that’s coupled with your substance abuse, you’re a very dangerous man.” Lowe’s arrest stems from an incident at the victim’s home early in the morning of March 11, according to Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Continued on page 8 pletely over and landed on its wheels again. Dawson said he saw 15-year-old crash survivor Randall Manwarren, his face covered with blood, get out of the car and go up to William Lee, also of Nashville, who also had stopped at the site of the fatal crash that claimed three lives. Quickly turning his car around, Dawson said he thought he saw the driver of the car, Robert L. Allen, 45, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Battle Creek Com­ munity Hospital, open his door and fall out. After stopping his car, Dawson jumped out and checked his trunk for a fire extinguisher, but couldn’t find one. He started running up to the scene as Lee ran across the road to a nearby house and got a fire extinguisher. By the time Dawson got up to the car, Lee was already spraying the burning engine compartment. “The fire was only out for 10-15 seconds before it started back up again-,’-’--Dawson said. Dawson stands next to the culvert and burned-out area where the ill-fated car came to rest after flipping over and landing on its wheels again. , “First I ran up to the driver whose whole head was gushing blood, and I pulled him away from the car.” “I was kind of in a state of shock and didn’t rdally realize what I had come upon, Dawson added. Then Lee hollered for Dawson to get the little girl, Roselyn Manwarren, 5, out of the back Of the burning car. “At that point, I just started acting instinctively,” Dawson sai|d. “The fire was burning real good again by then.” “There was only a one-foot Continued on page 2 Vermontville Council cancels second insurance policy by Mark LaRose collect more on a claim than The Vermontville Village the lost or damaged property Council Thursday voted to is worth, Stewart explained. She suggested the council cancel a second policy it car­ ries on village property with should either cancel the the Hastings Mutual Insurance Hastings policy or cancel the Co.. coverage of those items with The move was made MCM. The council chose to because local officials believe cancel the Hastings policy. Stewart said the mixup hap­ the second policy duplicates the village’s first. pened three years ago. At that When village clerk Sharon time, the village insured part Stewart received the Hastings of its property with Hastings Insurance bill recently for Mutual and part with the Bur­ $754, she decided to cross­ nham and Flower Agency. check the policy with that of Hastings couldn’t carry the the village’s other insurer, whole policy, but the village Municipal Consulting wanted to keep some of its Managers, Inc. of coverage with a local firm, so Kalamazoo. Her suspicion it insured what Hastings that the MCM policy covered couldn’t cover with Bumham the same items proved to be and Flower. correct. In 1985, the village invited The village has been MCM to bid against Bumham double-insuring much of its and Flower on what it thought property for the last three was that portion of its years. coverage. It is not illegal to double in­ As it turned out, MCM not sure property, but one cannot Continued on page 5 M.V.School Board OKs Project Close-Up ment, and the best way for by Mark LaRose The Maple Valley Board of them to learn is to have them Education has approved Pro­ study it ‘close-up,’” Rooks ject Close-up after hearing a said. “Students who want to par­ report on the program by high school counselor Ward ticipate in the program go to Washington, D.C. for six Rooks. Rooks said the project is a days and use the city as a foundation that is supported classroom,” he added. Maple Valley students in­ by the U.S. Congress. “The theory behind the pro­ volved in the program will go gram is that students need to to the capitol on May 8-14. This year Zandra Gussey, know more about the func­ tioning of the federal govern- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 2 Two Nashville men act heroically in fatal automobile accident Continued from front page gap in the window, and the little girl was on top of the two older women in back, and I had to turn her around before I could get her out,” Dawson recalled. “I remember taking my coat off after I pulled her about 15 feet away from the car, and I just assumed some of the other people who had stopped had wrapped her up with it.”. But Dawson learned later that his coat containing his car keys had been stolen by an op­ portunistic thief. “Then I pulled the woman who survived (Barbara Foreman) out of the front passenger’s side. She may have opened the door herself, and I carried her to safety,” Dawson said. Hurrying back to the flam­ ing vehicle, Dawson quickly pulled the back seat passengers, Ethel O. Damon, 78, and Bonnie Manwarren, 52, out of the car. “I don’t remember if the other guy (Lee) helped me with the older women, but I think he might have,” Dawson said. “They felt like they were already dead, but I didn’t want to leave them because the car was burning so badly.” Bonnie Manwarren was pronounced dead at the scene, and Damon was pronounced dead on arrival at Battle Creek’s Leila Hospital. “After we pulled the older ladies out and away from the car, I ran back to my car and got some foam rubber padding and put the driver, who was still conscious, on it,” Dawson said. “I stayed with that guy until shortly before he died.” “He’d rolled off the pad by the time we came back to pull him away from the fire, so I rolled it up and put it under his head because blood was just pouring out of it,” he said. “The three ambulances started arriving around that time. I don’t think it was ten minutes before they arrived, but I wasn’t really aware of everything going on around me.” “I just stayed with the driver after we got everyone away from the fire. I held his hand and tried to comfort him as best I could. I told him God How do you get all the advantages of whole life and term protection in one policy? No problem. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance from Auto-Owners gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family — all in one policy.. .you can take advantage of both whole life and/or low cost term protection to fit your changing needs. It’s the best of both in one new policy. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance can be no problem for you! Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 ^uto-Owners Insurance 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE Standing on the spot where the station wagon first struck the culvert before flipping over the driveway, Dawson points to the place where three Battle Creek residents died in a fiery crash. loved him and to hang on,” Dawson recalled. “He asked me how the others were, and I told him they were all right.” “Then two guys came, and I got up. I had blood on both arms up to my elbows, so I went over to a nearby creek and tried to wash it off.” “When I got back, a state trooper told me the driver had gone into cardiac arrest and died,” he added. “So I was glad I’d had the chance to tell him what I did,” Dawson said. “I’m just happy (Lee) got that fire ex­ tinguisher because he put the fire out long enough to give us a chance to get the dead peo­ ple out. Without it, I know we couldn’t have gotten them out in time.” “I remember being aware that the gas tank could ex­ plode any minute, and about a minute after the pressure blew the cap off, the fireman came and put the fire out,” Dawson said. But not before the fire had burned a 15-foot circle of grass around the wreck. Even after they got the vic­ tims out of the car, they weren’t safe until Dawson and Lee went back and pulled them a safe distance from the flame-engulfed car. “I feel funny about talking about myself doing something that policemen and ambulance technicians do all the time,” Dawson said. “I don’t feel like a hero.” But who knows what a hero is supposed to feel like? Many professional medical people and emergency technicians spend entire careers without coming to a scene as horrible as the one Dawson and Lee happened upon. Who can say they would have responded as unselfishly and as courageously as Dawson and Lee did that day? According to a report in the Nov. 25 issue of the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, the surviving woman, Barbara Foreman, was no stranger to violence and death. In 1977, her son and grand­ son were brutally murdered. “David Manwarren, his wife, Gloria, and a son, David Emory, 3, were found shot to death on Dec. 4 (1977) in their Battle Creek home. Another son, Terry Manwar­ ren, I'/i, survived,” the En­ quirer report said. Dawson is a plating journeyman. He is also a graduate of Maple Valley High School and was the first recipient of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship. He was on his way to work for the 24th day in a row so he could have the Thanksgiving holiday off and be paid for it, but he never made it to work on Wednesday, Nov. 23. However, his employers at Southern Gravure Services paid him not only for the holi­ day but also for the day he missed because he was help­ ing the victims of the fatal accident. Dawson’s supervisor, Colin Price, said Dawson is an ex­ cellent employee, who has been with the company for one year. “Martin has worked hard and earned himself an appren­ ticeship,” Price said. “He is a real nice, easy-going and friendly person who is well liked by his fellow Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... :45 a.m. Sunday School... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service... .6 p.m. A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............6 p.m. Wednesday Night: . Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES employees.” “It doesn’t surprise me that he acted as honorably as he did,” he added. Dawson and his wife Susan have three children, Martin II, 9, Melinda, 7, and Amy Rose, 5. The Enquirer story also noted that the deceased, Bon­ nie Manwarren, and her hus­ band, Ray, were Randall Manwarren’s legal guardians, and Manwarren and her mother, the deceased Ethel Damon, were on their way back from picking the boy up for the holiday from Pine Hills, a home for boys near Mount Pleasant. The Dawsons have since found out that Bonnie was also Roselyn Manwarren’s legal guardian. Because little Roselyn no longer has Bonnie Manwarren to care for her, the Dawsons have offered to adopt the 5-year-old. They called the hospital and the Department of Social Ser­ vices in Battle Creek and told the worker in charge of the case that if no other family member came forward, they would like to give the child a family and a home in Nashville. Dawson said Nashville is a much nicer and safer environ­ ment for a child than a big city will ever be, and he and his wife feel the little girl has already suffered enough trauma in her short life. “I’m earning good wages, and we can offer the girl a bet­ ter life,” Dawson said. “We’re really wondering about life in the big city. We feel there’s a better family atContinued on page 3 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ..........11 a.m. P.M. Service............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �M.V. School Board approves Project Close-up Continued from frontt page Melissa Barnhart, Cindy Hansen, Crystal Mitchell, Shawn Herman and Lisa Carpenter are hoping to get involved in this unique learn ing experience. Kris Mahoney and Cara Spoelstra were two of the students who accompanied history teacher John Hughes in last year's Project Close­ up. Spoelstra said there were daily seminars with guest speakers, and Mahoney added that they were held throughout the city at places such as the Pentagon and the Agriculture Department. “We also got to meet Senators (Donald) Reigle and (Carl) Levin and Represen­ tative Bob Carr,” Mahoney said. “We went to a senate hear­ ing, too,” Spoelstra recalled. The Maple Valley students shared rooms with students from Puerto Rico and Washington state last year. Seventh, eighth graders join FFA for trial Seventh and eighth grade students this year are being allowed to join the Maple Valley chapter of the Future Farmers of America on a trial basis. The move coincides with reforms passed at the recent national FFA convention in Kansas City, Mo. At a meeting last week Tuesday after school, more than 20 junior high students showed up to show interest in becoming new FFA members and there are reports that more may join later. New officers for the eighth graders include President Joel Butler, Vice President Kim Thompson, Secretaryt Kelly Eastman, Treasurer Jack Cripe, Sentinel Bret Flower and Reporter Marree Reid. Maple Valley chapter of­ ficials also said there were other reforms discussed at the 61 st annual convention and 18 new amendments were passed. One issue was changing the FFA’s name to better reflect a broadening scope in the field of agriculture. Another was changing requirements for awarding of FFA degrees for individuals. The provision that was passed requires that candidates had to have at least a “C” average or better to ap­ ply for the honors. Nashville men act heroically in local car accident Continued from page 2 mosphere in Nashville, and that’s why we live here,” Susan said. “We have plenty bf love in our home, and the more love you give, the more you receive. We have a loving home for Roselyn, and our kids think the adoption is a great idea.” “When we told them (their children), they said there’s an extra bed for her in the girls’ room,” she added. ‘‘When Melinda came home the next day she ex­ pected to have a new sister there. But we explained it all to them, and they didn’t have any problems with adopting Roselyn,” Susan said. “They acted like they just knew it was the right thing to do.” �The Mople Volley News. Noshville. Tuesday. December 6, 1988 — Page 4 Amber Cruso changes careers Exactly what inspired Amber Cruso to turn from school teaching to nursing is unclear, but she entered the medical field with the same dedication she had brought to her classrooms. She was an adventuress of the first order, remembers her son, and Amber did not let feat' of the unknown deter her from desired goals. She took her nurses training in a three-year course at University of Michigan. Following is the fifth in­ stallment in a series of articles centering on the life ofAmber Z. Cruso, based on data sup­ plied by her son, Don Reid, of Hastings, in a recentlycompiled family history. Amber’s parents, Charles and Flora (McGraw) Cruso were early Nashville residents. He helped build the original rail line into the village in the late 1860s, and continued to work for the railroad until his retirment more than 40 years later. The family lived in the Quimby community, west of Nashville, for a number of years, and it was from there that Amber pursued her goal of becoming a schoolteacher, ADULTS---LEARN TO READ Call... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 taking her training at Barry County Normal. Last week’s column told of the years 1906-’12 when Miss Cruso taught at three different rural schools in the county, in­ cluding the one at Quimby that she had attended as a child. But soon Amber decid­ ed to switch careers, which ultimately brought about a big change in her life. “This period from the sum­ mer of 1912 through 1914 is pretty much of a blank in our schoolteacher’s life,” observ­ ed her son in his family history. “Her teaching permit expired in 1912 and there is no evidence of her renewing it, none of her postcards is dated 1912 or 1913; it was as if she had vanished for those two-years.” But by 1914, Amber Cruso was'enrolled in a three-year nurses’ training course at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. What caused this change of heart, Don Reid says he is at a loss to explain, for she seemed to find great joy in the training of fresh, young minds turned over to her care in the schools where she taught. “Perhaps her innermost be­ ing was stirred as she saw the suffering in the districts where she taught,” suggests Reid. “The lack of proper nursing care and oflittle or no medical attention. Or maybe it was the death of her grandfather. (James McGraw) by the dread cancer that seemed to eat peo­ ple inch by inch. Whatever it was it was sufficient to turn Amber to the nursing profession.” Charles Cruso, her father, had retired from the Grand Valley Division of Michigan Central Railroad in 1912, at age 65, and was now spending his days on the Quimby farm taking care of his few animals and enjoying the fruits of his labor. His wife, Flora, continued with her homemaking chores, and it was at this stage that Amber made her big deci­ sion to be a nurse. Says son Don: “A threeyear period of training would bring her a position of registered nurse and the open­ ing of a whole new world of adventure, for Amber was an adventuress of the first order, one who did not let the fear of the unknown hold her back from her desired goals.” A letter writen by Amber during this period to Nashville friends Laura Everett and son Orl gives us a picture of Miss Cruso’s life, two years into nurses’ training. U. of M. Hospital Ann Arbor, Mich. Sept. 28, 1916 or reading and resting my bones in our easy chair. Have only three patients and they are every one good ones, all women! Of course I’d not make such a statement. Ha, Ha! Next week our classes begin, lectures every night ex­ cept Monday and Saturday, from then until March. So you can image me at study about every spare minute on duty or off duty. I always reserve two nights a week for pleasure, one for church and one for show or other entertainment, but as my class, or most ofus, are planning on taking the State Board examinations in May, I’ll try to profit by re­ maining seven months here in the hospital. Doesn’t seem possible that I have so few months left in training. Finished up my operating room work in good fashion and enjoyed it very much, though I was worried most sick before it began. It cer­ tainly does not pay anyone to worry about anything, just- go ahead on it and let God take care of it. If we do that, it usually is not as bad as we an­ ticipated and saves a lot of sleepless nights. I think of you both very often, wondering what you are doing, especially on these rainy evenings when I can im­ agine Orl, sleepy from the overwork of the day and the mother tired and ready for bed. I’ll be gald if I ever get caught up with sleep and rest, simply wind up both tired and sleepy all the time, and yet feel like a schoolgirl quite often. (Amber was then 29 years old.) When we take our lunches and go way back up the river, build big fires and get soaked in a rainstorm, paddle home in an egg-shell canoe, these are the times I feel like a teen-ager. Sometimes I act on duty like a very undignified person, but nevertheless, I seldom get “called” for my actions and get along o.k. with my suffering patients. So much for this end of the line. I wonder if you have been enjoying the rains the past few days as we have? It has rained for the greater part of the last three days and today is cold but sunny. Over­ coats are on everyone who can afford one... Mother (Flora Cruso) writes that she and Grand­ father Miller go fishing very often; he has a new boat down on the river so fish are getting scarce. Wish I could be home to get a few bullheads this week. I had a lovely bunch of grapes from a girlfriend in Battle Creek last week; tasted so good, just like the grapes from our vines at home. We Amber Cruso signed up with the Reserve Army Nurse Corps immediately upon graduation as a registered nurse, and was called to active service ten months later. She was sent to Ft. Sill, Okla., where she is seen about 1918 just outside the base hospital. Amber's duties at this World War I post brought about a big change in her life, for it was here that she would meet her future husband, a dashing young test pilot from Texas. get them here every few days America had just gone to the and I’m still fond of them. battlefront. Eight of us girls went “nut­ Amber returned to Quimby ting” last week and gathered a and soon secured a nursing basketful of hazelnuts. position at Hastings Hospital, Regular squirrels we are when which was then located in the it comes to nuts. Ha! historic Striker House on Jef­ Well, my dears, I believe ferson Street. Her parents you are weary of my rambl­ moved to a home in Hastings ings when you finish this let­ (on Broadway at State Road to ter, so 1’11 close and get ready be near his aging step-father, for dinner. I’ll be waiting to John Miller. This provided a get a long letter from you, convenient home base for Mrs. Everett, telling me all Amber, who could walk to her about your life on the farm. It job at the hospital. was so good to hear that your In June, 1918, the Army daughter visited you. Can Nurse Corps called Amber well imagine you all enjoyed from reserve status to active every minute of her visit. Do service, instructing her to hope you keep well and happy report to Ft. Sill, Okla., near - if not, send for the nurse - Lawton, to begin her Army homely as ever, but just as nursing duties. (The first arti­ talkative. Keep sweet Orl. cle in this series dealt with Amber’s service there.) As ever, So once again, the adven­ Amber Z. C. turess moved on to a new job with new faces and new things to see. One of those faces turned out to be that ofa hand­ some Texas airman, Lt. Amber Zella Cruso became Theodore S. K. Reid, who a nurse at the age of 30, was to become Amber’s receiving her diploma on future husband. And that is Aug. 1, 1917, and immediate­ our next episode. ly signed up for the Reserve TO BE CONTINUED Army Nurse Corps. World NEXT WEEK War I was in full tilt and Dear Mrs. Everett and Orl, Ifyou will excuse this fancy note paper, I will write you a real long letter today. I am on duty twelve hours, meaning from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with no time off except evenings. Have a few minutes now, which I fill by writing letters It was in Hastings at the hospital in the old Striker home that Amber landed her first job as a registered nurse, in 1917. Her parents, Charles and Flora Cruso, moved from Quimby to Hastings to be near his aging step-father, and this provided a convenient home base for Amber, who could walk to work from their house on Broadway. That street in seen unpaved in this 1907 photo. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 5 Vermontville Village Council cancels second insurance policy Continued from front page Willimington, Ohio’s Christmas trees land In NashvilleiThe driver of the truck, William McRoberts, said he was delivering the trees he had picked up in Sidney, Ml to Willmington when the truck's extension gave way, dumping the pines all over M-66. iju, Vermontville news By Mrs. Forrest %kj kj >¥ u7 alms ! y® SwSwtated tated Ititit n tnbliteh- sah ltlalll«»MI WKtl Niini^ I WKtl ■ M. ! K18 ifrlljhittai IiJurJlh, l55® feGip^tt sjwl from resent satrrt m. sttiri :w r^muftSlitn ®&> Visitors at the Firster home last week were Alice Cronk, Ruth Janousek and Mae Curry of Charlotte; Dean Winnie of Saginaw; Owen Snyder of Jackson; Elizabeth Richards of Sunfield; Marian Smith of St. Louis; Don Avery of Fen­ ton, Mo.; Donna Wyskowski of Vermontville; and Bert Harmon of Nashville. Several from this area will be going to Nashville, Tenn., with Greta Firster to Twitty City and the Grand Ole Opry, Dec. 9-11. Karen Trowbridge spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Trowbridge. Karen works as a chemist in Lima, Ohio. Mrs. Mabel Sheltenhelm had a lovely time at her sur­ prise 80th birthday party. She says she thinks she will be 80 years old next year too. Mike O’Dell is 15 this week. On Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. there will be the time for the First Congregational Church Christmas Cantata. 'Callers, house guests, and dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict from Wednesday through Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stilgebauer and Rhea of Silver Springs, Md.; Mrs. Sunil Das of Ann Arbor; Mrs. Robert Brimmer of Charlotte; Mrs. William Whitely of Sturgis; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family of N. Manchester, Ind.; Mrs. Fred Adams and children of Lansing; Mr. and ES-Lan. toieaia.b HS ■sKtaiter M d:ifcsstihiii - DANCE - Wsmitel VFW Post 8260 Nashville, Michigan sm.ftUK^fefc \lt tBiwataim1 rikiwtaiilnfe; BstMteM Dec. 10th • 9:30-1:30 mjjiiiktadiW jjUt ta liltl li MkHW* * ns»» tew * ’’ it Band... Country Harvest font taW ®ne«t[^ to* it Mrs. David Rishel and son of Lake Odessa; Mrs. Mitchell Gillons of Hastings; and Bruce Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Benedict and David and Mark Martin, all local. Mr. and Mrs. Stilgebauer and Rhea spent part of their time with Mrs. Stilgebauer’s father, Bruce Benedict. The Benedicts were proud to hear that their grandson, Timothy Wion, was chosen cross-country NAIA scholar­ athlete, one of 25 awards in the country from more than 300 colleges, Manchester College, N. Manchester, Ind., which Tim attends. Christmas basket program drop off places are the Ver­ montville Hardware, SavWay Market, and Ward’s Cafe. Donors are asked to br­ ing non-perishable food, children’s clothing and new, unwrapped toys. Vermontville blue card holders should note that com­ modity foods day will be Wednesday, Dec. 7, 9 to noon at the Congregational Church. The home of Mrs. Hildred Peabody, 125 W. Main St., has recently been named a Michigan Historic Site. Mrs. Peabody and family will be hosts for a Christmas open house Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 until 5 p.m. so that anyone who wishes may visit Vermontville’s latest historic site. MARVEL COMICS™ doesn't mean things have to get out of control. Just come to pOQ06 E. State St. BOOK 6TOPE Ml. 49058 and we'll make sure you get all of your favorite titles—every week! with the township, so it designated Bennett to secure a copy of the agreement and to consult with township super­ visor Ed Sampson. — The council set meeting dates for the wage and budget committees for Tuesday. Dec. 13. at 7 p.m. and 7:30, respectively, in the village office. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUNICIPAL CONSULTING HASTINGS MUTUAL MANAGERS, INC., Kalamazoo INSURANCE COMPANY Co-pays 80% Co-pays 80% ($100.00 Deductible) ($250.00 Deductible) Office Contents $36,500.00 $13,000.00 $25,500.00 Garage Contents $72,750.0 $20,000.00 $42,350.00 Restrooms $9,750.00 Pump House #1 $5,000.0 $4,000.00 Contents $18,250.0 $15,000.00 Pump House # 2 $5,000.0 $4,000.00 Contents $18,250.0 $15,000.00 Water Tower $121,000.0 $100,000.00 Lift Station #1... $59,250.0 $49,000.00 $20,000.00 $59,250.0 Lift Station #2 $60,000.00 $72,250.0 Lift Station #3 Service Pole #1 $1,250.0 $500.00 $500.00 Service Pole #2 $1,250.0 $500.00 Service Pole #3 $1,250.0 $ Pajama Flannel • Pendleton Wool r (Thru 12/31/88) IN STOCK — '© Simplicity, McCall & Kwik Sew Patterns v’— "JLI //OO 218 E. State Street East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 5:30 pm Friday'til 7 pm Pets > fl Vxll Pick Up Station for Uptown Cleaners — '1 FOR SALE: Beagle puppies. 517/852-9695 STANTON'S (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MMH STRCCT fTl jfe vornorir-jllic. MICHIGAN 49096 N4SHNIU.C (517) 852-1717 LAND CONTRACTS AVAILABLE! •Lovely home at Thornapple Lake *3 bedrooms *Dining room, large living room, utility room *3 car garage •Beautiful lot (M-25) •Great land contract terms •Short-term land contract possible •Two family home priced in low $30's •Nice location RIDE WANTED FROM NASHVILLE, VERMONT­ VILLE AREA to Lansing State Secondary Complex. Hours 8:30am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Call 852-0835 after 6pm. CH-86. WANT TO TRADE FOR A MOBILE HOME? : BINGO iJ • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 g (M-24) with two bedrooms in each unit. Good rental income! V-47. ATTRACTIVE DUPLEX (V-46) — OTHER PROPERTIES — •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a •Church located in Nashville •Three floors of space •Lots of potential •Good land contract terms •Only $24,900 •Remodeled and redecorated restaurant ready to re-open •Seating for approx. 60 •Owner anxious to sell - priced right! (M-26) Wanted •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ Hastings prosecution. — The council received a bill from the township ofVer­ montville for the village’s half of the operating expenses of the fire department. Some of the charges on the bill date to 1986, and the council was unsure about its responsibility under the operating agreement it shares Vermontville church plans holiday Cantata Dec. 11 A Christmas cantata, “My Christmas Gift,” will be presented at the-Vermontville Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Sun­ day, Dec. 11. “My Christmas Gift,” written by Otis Skillings, depicts the commercialization of Christmas and it goes on to share the true meaning of the holiday — the joy and majesty of the birth of Jesus Christ. The public is invited to the canatata. The church is located at 250 N. Main, Vermontville. Pastor of the church is the Rev. Dan Smith. Just because you missed the latest only offered better coverage at a lower premium, the firm had bid on the whole policy, not just the Bumham and Flower portion of it. Councilman Russ Bennett remarked that no one realized that MCM was covering the additional property because no one could read or unders­ tand it. In other council business conducted Thursday: — Village treasurer Kay Marsh gave a financial report. — Department of Public Works Supervisor Tony Wawiemia reported that the village’s new American-built Root snow plow was to be delivered Friday, Dec. 2. He also told the council that by purchasing the village’s 50 tons of road salt through its state purchasing contract, it had saved $7 per ton over the cost of the salt if purchased from a private contractor. — Councilwoman Joanne Nehmer was selected to deliver the village's antique traffic light to the museum. — The council reviewed the third quarter budget totals sheet and followed Stewart's recommendations. She recommended a $25,000 amendment of the major street fund, a $5,000 change for the sewer fund and a $25,000 amendment of the water fund, which was to be used to help pay the Hart Well Drilling Co.’s bill for the new municipal well. — Nehmer submitted three violations of the village’s junk ordinance, two for inoperative vehicles and one for rubbish, and the council passed a mo­ tion to turn the violations over to the village attorney for Owner will consider all types of trades on this 1982 Fairmont. Nice country lot. with four bedrooms, lovley fireplace, some oak woodwork and hardwood floors. This property also has a garage and a screened-in porch. N-23. SUPER FAMILY HOtyE priced under $100,000. Approx. 30 acres of woods. Four bedroom home w ith fieldstone fireplace, barn and several outbuildings. F-15. 118 ACRE FARM Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD VACANT LAND PARCELS — SOME ALREADY PERKED! BUY NOW & BE READY TO BUILD IN THE SPRING! Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(ansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN K FOR OVER SO YEARSK �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 6. 1988 Page 6 Local dog and duck friendship meets tragic ending last week by Shelly Sulser The story of a friendship between a dog and a duck owned by Connie Porter in Nashville came to a tragic en­ ding last Tuesday when Con­ nie found her duck. Squeaky, lying decapitated in her back yard. Although she originally suspected her dog, which had befriended the duck upon its arrival at the family home nearly three years ago, Connie is now conviced that human intruders are the culprits. Examination of Squeaky’s body by Connie’s veterinarian revealed that his head and neck had been sliced offjust above the breast. There were no bruises or broken bones on the body, which would have been pre­ sent had Squeaky struggled with another animal. And there were no feathers or any sign of squeaky’s head lying about. Connie believes the incident occurred early last Tuesday morning, possibly at about 3 a.m. when she was awakened by the sound of Pooch barking. That night she -went out to feed her animals. “I found him (Squeaky) a foot inside the fence by the (storage) building, like somebody threw him over the fence,” Connie said. “It was a clean cut, and there was no blood. They had to have caught him and took him somewhere else and then brought him back.” She has also noticed evidence that someone was in­ deed outside the fence, and is looking for anyone who may have witnessed the tragedy or has any information. “I'm more mad than anything,” said Connie. “And I’m scared to let my dog out. What’s going to stop them from coming back to kill my dog?” According to Connie, police can not take action unless she can come up with at least one witness. “So I’m offering a reward for information leading to the Flowers by Jan 9759 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-1151 20% Off Sale conviction of the person who did it,” said Connie. Police Chief Gene Koetje told her a suspect could be charged with malicious destruction of ah animal, and possibly trespassing, she said. She added that she is wor­ ried about how her dog will take the loss. “I’m just hoping he doesn’t give up and die. It does hap­ pen,” she said. “I probably won’t replace the duck.” Connie and her husband, Bill, found Squeaky as a duckling 2!6 years ago'huddled by a roadside one winter night. They took him home where they kept him in their fenced back yard on Main Street with Pooch. “I’m really upset,” said Connie. “My duck is ir­ replaceable. That was our family for a long time — the dog, the duck and the cat. The odd friendship between a dog and a duck in Nashville ended tragically last week when the owner of the animals found the duck, Squeaky, lying decapitated in her yard. (Maple Valley News file photo) This was not an act of nature. This was definitely cruelty to animals. Squeaky never did anything to anybody.” The Maple Valley News ran a story about the odd friend­ ship between the dog and the duck one year ago. At that time, Connie did not want her name to appear in the story for fear someone would try to harm her animals. M.V. students’ MEAP scores show improvement by Mark LaRose Maplewood Elementary School Principal Dave Doozan recently told the board of education that vast improvements have been made by Maple Valley students on the Michigan Educational Assessment Pro­ gram tests since 1980. The tests are given to all fourth, seventh and tenth graders in the state each year. “The purpose of the tests is to give school districts a tool to use in evaluating their cur­ ricula,” Doozan said. “At the outset ofthe testing in the mid-70’s, the tests were to be used to see how Community Notices MAPLE VALLEY RIGHT TO LIFE is sponsoring a white elephant auction and dessert on Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Community Building at Putnam Park, Nashville. There will many new items donated by local business persons. Bring a wrapped usable item for auction and a dessert for your family to share. Paper plates and bever­ ages will be furnished. If you have any questions, please call Arden Burd, 852-9508 or Steve Knight, 948-2325. Michigan students were do­ ing. They were not supposed to be used to make com­ parisons between school districts,” he said. “But a few years later the test results became headline news, and school districts began teaching to the test.” “So a lot of districts started coming up with 90 percent scores on the tests, but we do MEAP SUMMARY — FOURTH GRADE — Mathematics Reading Science Sponsored by ... Nashville Chamber of Commerce 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 88 86.7 11.7 0.8 0.8 87.5 8.6 3.1 .8 41.7 46.5 10.2 1.6 (No. Stud.) (111) ( 11) ( 4) ( D (112) ( 11) . ( 4) ( D 86 83.8 12.6 2.7 0.9 85.6 8.1 1.8 4.5 80 (No. Stud.) 81.8 (126) 10.4 ( 16) 4.5 ( 7) 3.2 ( 5) 74.7 (115) 11.0 ( 17) 8.4 ( 13) 5.8 ( 9) 86 62.2 33.3 3.6 0.9 85.6 11.7 2.7 0.0 80 58.8 30.7 7.9 2.6 81,6 9.6 7.0 1.8 (No. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Stud.) 67) 35) 9) 3) 85) 11) 8) 2) 87 71.7 13.4 10.2 4.7 86 59.7 25.3 11.7 3.2 80 55.6 21.6 19.6 3.3 (No. ( ( ( ( Stud.) 85) 33) 30) 5) 80.3 7.9 8.7 3.1 18.2 29.2 37.7 14.9 85.7 9.7 4.5 0.0 56.9 26.1 15.7 1.3 ( ( ( ( 87 80.2 15.6 3.1 1.0 82.3 10.4 4.2 3.1 32.4 46.8 20.7 0.0 — SEVENTH GRADE — Mathematics Reading Christmas Activities Holly Trolly starting at Santa’s House 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa will be at Village Hall 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:30 p .m. Jim Hammond will take a FREE PHOTO of Santa and Kids Carolers will be singing 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. percent range is as important as the top number of students scoring in the 75-100 percent range,” he said. “I don't think the tests should be used for district comparison,” Doozan com­ mented. “I don’t care what other districts are doing. “I only care about how Maple Valley students are doing, and they are doing very well.” Maple Valley School District Science SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10: not teach to the test, so Maple Valley’s MEAP scores are an accurate representation of a student's progress,” the prin­ cipal added. Doozan produced a chart that showed that Maple Valley students have demonstrated growth in all areas. “And the improvement in the bottom number of students' scoring in the 0-24 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 88 64.6 30.1 4.4 0.9 87.6 11.5 0.9 0.0 34.8 42.0 15.2 8.0 (No. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Stud.) 73) 34) 5) D 99) 13) D 0) 87 59.8 28.4 10.8 1.0 76.5 11.8 6.9 4.9 33.3 32.4 25.2 9.0 — TENTH GRADE — Mathematics 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 88 88.8 9.3 1.9 0.0 Reading 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 75-100% 50-74% 25-49% 0-24% 94.4 3.7 1.9 0.0 32.7 46.7 17.8 2.8 Science (No. ( ( ( ( Stud.) 95) 10) 2) 0) (101) ( 4) ( 2) ( 0) Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the Opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 87) 40) 24) 2) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 7 Coloring Contest *0 ?** ^s ^*tiu ibi ^bi, 0233211 Bright packages with fancy bows; a holiday candle that glows and glows. Children singing a holiday tune, means that Santa is coming soon. NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS What a delight to stroll in the snow so white! AGE NAME A PHONE ADDRESS CITY PHONE. ^AV-WAY PHONE AGE MARATHON C-STORE TROWBRIDGE SERVICE Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9S61 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Look at all the gifts Santa put under the tree. "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us'\ 160 S. Main, Vermontville ’ 726-0640 Christmas is a time for all the sweetest of things. NAM NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE FUZZY’S FUN ROOM 117 N. Main, Nashville AGE PHONE COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE 113 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 8 Vermontville man sentenced to 10 to 30 years for assault Continued from front page David Oakland, Authorities said Lowe broke into the victim’s house, physically assaulted her and sexually assaulted her three times. The victim was able to leave the house and contact law en­ forcement officials, Oakland said. Lowe, of 7406 Vermont­ ville Hwy., was arrested later that day while working on a car at a friend’s house in Eaton County. He had been lodged at the Barry County Jail since his arrest. Appearing in court Friday with a chain around his waist and his right arm handcuffed to the chain, Lowe said he did not attack the victim, nor did he force her to have sex with him. ‘‘There were no threats ... 1 didn’t force her to do nothing,” he said. “It’s not all as cut and dried as it looks. I wasn’t sitting in a bar, and said, ‘I think I’ll go beat up (the victim)’.” Lowe turned to the victim, who was present in the au­ dience in court, and told her she would not be bothered by him again. “You don’t have to worry about me. Ifyou don’t want to see me, I don’t want to see you,” he said. “When I’m released, I’ll leave the state.” “You’ve used and abused me for the last time,” he said. Prior to sentencing, Chief By Dave Liebhauser Thank You... Dave: This week I wanted to thank all the people who took part in our Name Change Sale. The response was so terrific we’ve extended our sale. SAVE NOW on some GREAT CHRISTMAS gift ideas we have under our tree. CONTRATULATIONS to Sharon White. Sharon won the Emergency CB Radio we had as our Name Change Celebration Prize. SEE HOW AFFORDABLE GREAT TV CAN BE! Send YOUR questions to your Satellite Professionals 105 Washington SL.Mashville.MI 49073 PHONE - 517-852-9301 HOURS: Open Tues.-Frl. 10-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Mondays MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley asked the court to sentence Lowe to the max­ imum sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison. “We make that recommen­ dation on the likelihood of Mr. Lowe reforming himself, the seriousness ofthe offenses and on the interests of society in protecting itself,” he said. But Lowe’s attorney, Michael Sandborn, told the court that medical and foren­ sic evidence failed to bear out several aspects of the victim’s testimony. At Lowe’s preliminary ex­ am, Sandborn said, the victim told the court Lowe had kick­ ed her in the face for almost an hour. But when authorities recovered his boots, they found no evidence of hair or bloodstains on them, Sand­ born said. Lowe, who was accom­ panied to court by two Barry County Sheriffs deputies and two Michigan State troopers, was sentenced to serve 10 to 30 years on the charge of breaking and entering with in­ tent to do great bodily harm. A concurrent sentence of 10 to 20 years also was imposed, on the charge of assault with in­ tent to do great bodily harm. As a habitual offender with two prior felony convictions, the prison sentences for Lowe were doubled from the max­ imum possible sentences for a first offender. Originally charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, plus the breaking and entering and assault charges, Lowe pleaded guilty to the latter two of­ fenses in October in exchange for the dismissal of the three criminal sexual conduct MEMBERS OF BARRY1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. 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( 21 ACRES (APPROX.) - Partly wooded, borders creek creek, some red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building site and good hunting area. (VL-292) RIVER FRONTAGE FOUR VILLE M.V . Memorial Scholarship fund growing The Maple Valley High School student council, Manuel Moreno, Kris Mahoney, Cara Spoelstra, Scott Knoll and Angela Smith, with its gift of $100 to Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation joined two other local groups who recently donated $100 each, the Vermontville Woman's Club and the Vermontville Lions Club. A very generous anonymous gift was also received in honor of former teachers Gertrude Montgomery, Thelma Lamb and Jenny Boyd and in memory of Ruth Hollenbeck, as well as in honor of superintendent Carroll Wolff. Other recent contributions were made in memory of Kenneth Hansbarger and Hazel Dean. charges. The case had been set to go to trial in July, but it was delayed at the request of Sand­ born so Lowe could undergo a psychiatric examination at the Ypsilant Forensic Center to determine his competency to stand trial. Trial was later scheduled for Oct. 17, but that morning Lowe struck the plea agree­ ment with the prosecutor’s of­ fice and pleaded guilty to two of the five offenses. Latest contributions to Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Edith Flannery by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Linsley, Ralph and Vivian Leppo and Nathan and LaDuska Sheldon. In memory of Martha Zemke of Buffalo, N.Y., by May Smith, Jean Jensen and Elizabeth Smith. In memory of Marcella Stewart by Linda Watson, Dorothy Spaulding and Fern Hawblitz. In memory ofArlie Reid by Irene Wagner Lawler. In memory of Ruth Garlinger by Helen Huwe. An anonymous gift has been given in memory of Earl Knoll. Donations to the fund to add a proposed Childrens’ Wing to the present facility may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and ofthose named in gifts will be published in the Maple Valley News and inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. Eaton County teen club meeting scheduled The next Eaton Teen Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium. The club is open to any teen 13 years and older. Many fun activities are be­ ing planned for the up-coming year. There will also be a TelAward Help Session for any • WANTED: Elec, fan • Taxidermy Mounts • Tents • Sleeping Bags a • • Good Used Appliances • Color TV’s • VCR’s • C.B.’s • American • • Made Tools • Used Furniture • Antique Dressers. • • BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 a Bobbies J 1-517-852-0940 • Nashville X? Buy a Christmas Gift Certificate of at least tk- $40 and receive ... 1 Free Moisturizer Absolutely FREE. A Gift for giving. One for her, one for him, Mom, 4} Friend or Dad. jT Must purchase by December 17, 1988 Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES End of Year Sale — 20% Off All Computers 51/4 ” Drives • 3y2” Drives • Hard Drives 25% Off All Printers & Cables “MULTIPLE | Why not upgrade your computer now with additional memory • a Hard Drive • OS-2 System REAL ESTATE OFFICE we can offer greater exposure for your property thru other realtors who are Barry-Eaton "Multilist" participants. J 1 & Nail • Tanning • Tonning > & Center with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) LISTING" • 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan * 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ■ AS YOUR “LOCAL” interested 4-H members im­ mediately following the Teen Club meeting. Tel-Awards is the process of selecting district and state winners in various project areas for national competi­ tion. Projects range from arts and livestock to foods and safety. , • Don Steinbrecher 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville — Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 9 Santa knows that Christmas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. NAME Caroilers sing of a time of giving, to all good creatures on earth living. ADDRESS NAME NAME PHONE AGE /7W^S0Uth Entl PARTY STORE 637 S. Main, Nashville • 852-9822 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00; Fri. & Sat. 8:30-12:00 UYMH'fiffl! > Lets all help to decorate the great Christmas tree of love. NAME ADDRESS AGE Toys...toys...toys...one for every girl and boy. PHONE Bear’s Quality Pawn 209 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9473 ADDRESS ADDRESS A A PHONE PHONE KEN’S STANDARD SERVICE 209 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 KATHY’S VARIETY & CRAFTS 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9931 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 10 Barry County Futuring Committee forms action groups by Jean Gallup A “town meeting" was held by the Barry County Futuring Committee (BCFC) last Thursday to form “action groups” in seven areas that residents of Barry County in­ dicated were the most impor­ tant in the daily lives of coun­ ty citizens. The seven areas were distilled from the 37 questions asked on the survey, filled out by Barry County residents last summer and analyzed by Michigan State University. Each person who attended the meeting Thursday at Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings, selected an area of interest and joined that group. Members of the steering committee led the first meeting of the action groups while they picked a chair and co-chair and set the groups’ first meeting date. The goals of the action Futuring committee member, Don Drummond, urges people already involved with the action groups to enlist their friends and neighbors in the county wide effort. December 17, 1988 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. ...will be at VERMONTVILLE FIRE BARN Give a Gift ofBeauty for the Holidays ... GIFT CERTIFICATES Shampoo • Conditioner • Body Base Conditioner • Setting Gel ...all make stocking staffers or teacher's gift. Diana’s Place Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Hours at your Convenience — Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 groupss will be to define specific problems and recom­ mend solutions to those pro­ blems, complete with an estimate of the amount of money and time needed to correct the problem, said Sue Drummond, a member of the futuring committee. The target date for each ac­ tion group to have recommen­ dations ready for presentation is sometime in May 1989, at a public meeting. Before taking over control of group meetings, the chairs and co-chairs of the action groups will attend training sessions to learn how to effec­ tively run meetings, how to define and solve problems, and how to reach the comple­ tion of the group’s work with a clear idea ofwhat is desired, she said. A side benefit of the train­ ing for leadership, which will be done by professionnals, is that the people who take it will grow and learn from it, she said. Each meeting must have an agenda with minutes kept by a secretary, she continued, and the committee must figure out ways to raise money to pay for supplies, such as paper and stamps. The Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) has offered $500 toward expenses of the action groups. Contributions to the JEDC will be tax deductible, and will be passed on directly to the futuring committee, she said. Don Drummond, another futuring committee member, also spoke to the area residents who were about to make up the action groups. He said that one chairperson in each action group will be on the futuring committee’s steering committee, but no one from the steering commit­ tee will be in an action group. Involving friends and ac­ quaintances to work in the ac­ tion groups was suggested by Drummond. The seven groups then formed circles in different parts of the hall and the work of the action groups formally began, with introductions, and the election of officers. The Quality of Life group will focus on how the quality of life in Barry County can be maintained and enhanced. Some of the areas being con­ sidered might be recreational opportunities, how to keep the heighorhood feeling, maintenance of rural settings and habitat for wildlife, enter­ tainment opportunities and ar­ chitectural beauty. The Environment Action group could explore solid waste management, hazar­ dous waste handing and disposal, air pollution, and preservation of natural areas of Bary County. The Public and Private Health group might involve all health-oriented organiza­ tions in the county to deter­ mine to objectives and might deal with concerns about the infant death rate, effects on an These people listening to Fred Jocobs explain the purpose of the seven different "action groups," will be working to improve the quality of life in Barry County in those areas. The group formed to tackle the problems of land use in Barry County are (from top of picture, clockwise) Harold Barlow, builder; Ron Coats, farmer; David Chase, farmer; John Cheeseman, land owner, Fred Kogge, engineer; Alice Jones, farmer's wife; and Linda Anderson, director of Barry County Planning and Zoning. Anderson, as a steering committee member of the Futuring committee, she may not chair or co-chair the committee. aging population, heart disease, mental health, the ef­ fects of poverty and AIDS. The Land Use group will try to develop guidelines to aid in determining the most suitable land area for a variety of human activities. The Community Services/Government group will look at service problems such as public safety, law enforce­ ment, court systems and transportation services and seek ways to better the systems. The Education Action group will review a broad­ based approach tb education in Barry County, concerning itself with educational pro­ grams from pre-school needs through four-year college programs. The Economic Develop­ ment group will be faced with evaluating the present state of business and industry in Barry County and determining what the needs will be in the future and the potential for achieving these needs. Jane Norton of Delton, director of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC), is a member of the environment action group and the futuring committee. “There were some en­ vironmental questions I wanted on that survey,” is the reason she joined the futuring committee in the first place, she said. “Also, the survey showed that there really are other peo­ ple who are care. There are many who care,” she added. People who are involved in recycling sometimes feel as if they are all alone, but that is not the case, she said. “We don’t know what Business Services FOR PROMPT EXPERT SERVICE and low rates call Lee’s TV, Vermontville, 517/726-0100.______________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — 20% OFF All Mallory Super Heavy Duty Batteries AA, 9V, C&D Cell — NOTICE Stock up for X-Mas Now! Cash & Carry. 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Coupon Musi Accompany Order Oller Expires 1-15-89 P3 219 Main St, Nashville • 852*0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday For 12 exp Rolla �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 12 North Central Regional 4-H leaders attend 13th annual training forum Vermontville fireman Rod Harmon, acting on behalf of Fire Chief Charlie Viele, places a fireman's gravemarker next to deceased Vermontville Fire Chief George grave in Woodlawn Cemetery as dispatcher Sue Villanueva and her grandaughter Ashley Jensen look on. The fire department hopes to place the markers on the graves of all of the village's deceased fireman. Pennie Lake of Charlotte and Madeline Holben of Lans­ ing recently attended the 13th North Central Regional 4-H Leaders Forum in Fargo, North Dakota, along with over 325 4-H volunteers and staff from 12 North Central States and the Canadian pro­ vince of Manitoba. Keynote speakers for the Forum “Discover the Spirit of 4-H” were Ann Kaiser, Editor of Country Woman magazine, and Dr. 'Chuck Lofy, president of Chuck Lofy Associates, Inc., Mankato, Minnesota. In her presentation, Ann Kaiser related what she has gained through her involve­ ment with families as she travels around the United States staying with families and featuring these ex­ periences in Country Woman. Maple Valley honor roll announced Fuller St. School Honor Roll 3rd Grade All As - Danielle Watson. Della Neymeiyer, Chris Hartwell, Melissa Kirwin, Megan Starnes, Nicole Wilson, Rachael Pettengill, Lezlie Hay, Kristen Frith, Jeremy Mix, Monelle Quick, Jessica Smith, Patrick Lowe, Cody Page, Chris Easey, Ben Notice of ... PUBLIC HEARING December 15, 1988 — 7:00 P.M. — Council Chambers Nashville PURPOSE: Susan Shaw has requested a special use permit and or variance to open a Herb business in her home at 416 Durkee Nashville, Ml. The proper­ ty is currently zoned R-1 Residential. Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE Deadline for filing petitions for 3-2 year terms and 1-1 year term on the Nashville Village Council will be Tues­ day, December 20, 1988 at 4 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Clerk's Office. Rose Heaton Nashville Village Clerk EWING WELL DRILLING $ Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY We stock a complete line of • • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE Michigan I icen;e No. 1612 Pumps Covert, Maria Green, Ter­ rance Augustine, Rachael Brown, Hillary Gates, Melanie Eaton, Jesi French, Emilie Gould, Casey Hansbarger, Andy Heyboer, Jeremy Mullens, Jessie Penn­ ington, David Taylor. 4th Grade All As - Scotty Spitzer. Scott Rocks, Trisha Potter, Samantha Salzman, Evelyn Ackley, Corie Augustine, Rod Brooks, Kyle Curtiss, Nick Garza, Scott Herman, Sarah Hughes, Marie Jewell, Erica Reid, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. Kellogg Elementary School Honor Roll 4th Grade All As - Amber Davidson, Mike Heyboer, Dan Leep, Dan Potter, Josh Thorne. As and Bs - Mandy Ashley, BeeGee Garvey, Kevin Hansen, Sam Javor, Joel Mittelstaedt, Gretchen Priesman, Cory Robinson. Sth Grade All As - Jody Hickey, Tracy Hickey, Nicole Kirwin, Kelly Mengyan, Chad Mullens, Justine Quick. As and Bs - Ron Ashworth, Keisha Braurer, Amanda Bryans, Beth Dell, Jessica Fawley, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Adam Harris, Scott Heyboer, Zach Histed, Pete Kellepourey, Sarah Kenyon, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Jackie Sealy, Mandyt Starnes, Phillip Tanner. 6th Grade All As - Jenny Mittelstaedt. All As and Bs Nicole Beardslee, Allison Burpee, Nate Dipert, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garver, Amanda Greenman, Andrea Hubka, B.J. Jarman, Sara Leep, Matt Mace, April McDiarmid, Meagan McLaughlin, Heather Philipp, Arnie Reid,Karen Skedgell, Holly Taylor, Mike Williams. hi Memoriam In Memory of Sheila Allen In memory of our loving daughter & sister & granddaugh­ ter who died 1 year ago today, December 8, 1987. “Sheila” we all miss you so much. “Safely Home” I am home in Heaven, dear ones Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely Home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the Valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus’ love illumined Every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himselfto meet me In that way so hard to tread, And with Jesus arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows Pray to trust our Father’s will. There is work still waiting for you. So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remainethYou shall rest in Jesus’ land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come! Psalms 29:11 “The Lord will give strength to his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace.” We love you “Sheila”. Mom & Bryan & Tangi Dad & Jan & Family Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles & Cousins And all loving Relatives Thank You... VFW Post 8260 (THORNAPPLE VALLEY POST) ...for your recent donation to the Vermontville Fire Dept. It is greatly appreciated. Dr. Chuck Lofy addressed the forum with “Growing Through Change.” His consulting firm deals with helping people adjust to change. He stresses that we have to pay at­ tention to the human dimen­ sion of change, so that we reach out to one another in times of stressful change and find new hope. Forum delegates also had the opportunity to be involved in specific training sessions to enhance their effectiveness as leaders. Pennie Lake co- taught a session on the club mentor concept. A blend of topics were offered which in­ cluded volunteer develop­ ment, teaching techniques, youth development and self esteem. Regional Leaders Forums are supported by National 4-H Council through a grant from the J.C. Penney Company, Inc. in behalf of the J.C. Pen­ ney stores in each region. The Eaton County 4-H Council also helped sponsor the trip. Barry County Extension ^Calendar of Events J Dec. 5 - MAEH Holiday Tea, 1 p.m., Community Bldg., Hastings. Speaker is Virginia Weenik, on collection c of “Bells”. Dec. 10-11 - Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Judging Pavilion, East Lansing. Dec. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Dec. 25 - Merry Christmas. Dec. 26 - Extension Office Closed for Holiday. NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Eaton County Board of Commissioners has adopted Amendment DCA-11-88 which became effective on December 2, 1988 which amends the Eaton County Development Code in the following manner: To change from LA, Limited Agricultural to C, Commer­ cial the following described property: A parcel of land located in the W Vz of the NW Va of Section 31, T3N, R6W, Vermontville Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as: Commenc­ ing at the W Va corner of said Section 31; thence N along Section line 874.19 ft. to the point of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing N along the Section line 400.00 ft.; thence N 66° 01’ 27” E along the tangent of old and new Nashville Highway 330.95 ft.; thence S parallel with said Section line 539.74 ft.; thence W 300 ft. to the beginning. The land described contains 3.24 acres more or less. Copies of the Amendment are available for inspection or purchase at the Eaton County Planning Department, Room 108,1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. . CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CON­ SUMERS POWER COMPANY, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE, EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN for a period of thirty years. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 13 Coloring Contest ws ,'<\ w .s May the Christmas Angel make your Christmas bright! A jar full of Christmas candies, for cousins, uncles and aunties. A snowman smiles thru the sleet & ice, he thinks the weather is kind of nice! name NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADD AGE PHONE AGE PHONE AGE PHONE MACE PHARMACY WHEELER MARINE SERVICE MUSSER SERVICE 219 Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 728 Durkee (M-66), Nashville Phone 852-9609 160 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9446 FJM BHM ^dgfpjem ^iJ**1* (ttW* For Christmas I want a friend to play with all year long. PHONE J.J.’s Party Store 495 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-1312 year Ho...ho...ho in my sleigh your present goes. NAME name NAME ADDRESS AGE Santa’s helpers are bu Making presents for all his friends so dear. ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE AGE PHONE 07250905 Main Street, Vermontville Phone 726-0257 PHONE CARL’S MARKET Nashville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 6, 1988 — Poge 14 Pancake breakfast set at local church Students get hands-on experience in Agri-Science fields Maple Valley High School students have taking part is a number of “learning by do­ ing” projects by involving themselves with agriculturerelated jobs. Some of the students are participating in co-op or in­ dividual contracting programs during their regular school days. Areas in which job skills are being learned include meat cutting, dairy farm milking, serving as an auctioneering assistant, hog farm opera­ tions, produce and dairy pro­ duct handling, Christmas tree planting and shearing, being electrician assistants and others. Gordon Swinson, agriculture teacher and ad­ visor for the Maple Valley chapter of the Future Farmers of America, said, “Voca­ tional agriculture has taken on many changes in the past two decades. These changes have resulted in a much broader subject area than just raising crops and livestock.” “The new term being used is ‘Agri-science,’ which more closely describes the new teachings in agriculture pro­ grams throughout the nation,” Swinson added. The ag teacher said that many ofthe students who gain skills through job placements in the program will enter these same career areas after they graduate from high school. Many more also will take ad­ vanced training in their place­ ment or career-related area. One example of the pro­ gram is the summer placement of students who have worked with Bill Kury of the Arbor Tree Farm. Kury has hired vocational agriculture students Scott Reid and John Vincent to plant and shear his commerical Christmas trees. “Mr. Kury has a very uni­ que tree farm when you con­ sider that the customers can travel throughout the rows of trees and make their selec­ tions,” Swinson said. The teacher added that after the “perfect” tree is picked out, Bill or one of his helpers cuts the tree for the customers and delivers it to their car. “Our students notice the great service that all customers get — along with a fun experience at no extra cost to the buyers,” Swinson said. “For the buyer who does not want to pick out a tree or doesn’t have the time, Mr. Kury also has many pre-cut trees to select from.” Swinson concluded, “Mr. Maple Valley advances agriculture student Barry Carpenter is shown proper shearing techniques on one of the Scotch pines by Bill Kury at Arbor Tree Farms. Kury has suplied students with a great learning situation. Tree farming is another area ofthe ever-broadening subject of Agri-science.” Obituaries Gordon J. VanderWeele Student Barry Carpenter (left) and Bill Kury stand by the new sign advertising the selling procedures at Arbor Tree Farms. 1 1 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Fassett BodyShop Corner Of 79 and Ionia Road VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN PARTS & SERVICE • SALES RLEVSICE • SERVICE • PARTS We service all brands 543-8332 I III ■— tflpplinnce 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 \NE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges! MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE in the Gun Lake area for sever­ al years and Algonquin Lake for over 25 years. Mr. VanderWeele is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Stephen VanderWeele of Canton; son and daughter-in­ law, Kurt and Ann VanderWeele of Grand Rapids; two step daughters, Sandy Lemon of Detroit and Karen Fitzpat­ rick of Pittsburg, Pennsylva­ nia; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren and one sister, Miriam DeHaan of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by one brother, Orval VanderWeele. There will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Decem­ ber 7 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral, Hastings. Marvel H. Rayner____ BATTLE CREEK - Marvel H. Rayner, 81, of Battle Creek and formerly ofHastings, died Tuesday, November 29, 1988, at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Miss Rayner was bom on Decembers, 1906 inPaw Paw, the daughter of William and Alice (Cuddeback) Rayner. She came to Hastings in 1912 and attended Hastings schools. She was employed as a typesetter and linotype opera­ tor for newspapers for over 30 years. She retired in 1972 from the Battle Creek Enquirer, where she had been employed for 23 years. Other newspapers included the Hastings Banner She was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Rayner in 1977 and a sister, Nellie Dunston in 1985. Funeral services were held Friday, December 2, 1988 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Weldon Burgess and Timothy Vaughn officiating. Burial was at Hastings River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club sets meeting Dec. 6 SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced, Reliable & Reasonable The Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club will hold its first meeting of the 1988-89 year on Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. in the 4-H Building. The club is- open to alk-4-H Vermontville Christmas events November 28 through Dec. 16. Put canned goods, food, and toys in drop boxes at Vermontville Hardware, Save-Way Grocery and Ward’s Family Restaurant for Community Christmas Baskets. December 7, 9-12 noon Food Commodities (Blue Card) Vermontville only at Congregational Church. Br­ ing grocery bag. December 7,6 p.m. United Methodist Church, hanging of the greens, Chili supper. December 10, 8-11 a.m. United Methodist Family Breakfast. Cookie walk will be at the same time. December 11 Christmas Contata at Vermontville Bible Church during Sunday even­ ing service. December 11, Sunday 1 p.m. to ? Movies will be shown at Carpenter’s Den. A $1 donation to attend the movies will be asked and the monies collected will be put toward the Community Christmas Basket Fund. The movies to be shown will be Batteries Not Included, Cinderella and E.T. members and anyone in­ terested in learning more about the rodeo program. Some new and exciting oppor­ tunities will be available for -the -rodeo -club December 11 - Christmas Open House at Hildred Peabody’s. Dec. 15 Final judging of residential and commercial Christmas decoration contest. One prize for commercial and a first and second prize for residential. December 16, 6 p.m. Fri­ day evening at the United Methodist Church for sorting canned goods, food and toys for Christmas baskets. December 17, Saturday a.m. Vermontville Volunteer Fire Department will deliver Christmas baskets. December 17, 2-4 p.m. Santa Claus will be in Ver­ montville at the Fire Barn. December 18, 7 p.m. United Methodist Chancel Choir will present their Christmas Contata. December 19, 6 p.m. Ver­ montville Chamber of Com­ merce will meet at Carpenter’s Den for a Christmas potluck dinner. Br­ ing your family, a dish to pass and own table service. December 25 Have a bless­ ed Christmas. Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates • Licensed Contractor -75036 for a number of years. Miss Rayner is survived by a brother, Floyd Rayner of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews. Robin H: chords PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC ★ MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON ★ TAPPAN ★ HOTPOINT ★ JENN-AIR ★ MONTGOMERY WARD. » SHELBYVILLE - Gordon J. VanderWeele, 67, of 276 124th Avenue, Shelbyville, died Sunday, December 4, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. VanderWeele was bom on March 6, 1921 in Kalama­ zoo, the son ofNeal and Nellie (Sikkenga) VanderWeele. He was raised in Kalamazoo and attended schools there. He went on to attend Western Michigan University getting his BA Degree. He was married to Lois Field on July 3, 1943. She preceded him in death on September 11, 1980. He then married Jeanne (Wineman) LeH on September 10, 1983. He was a Veteran of World War II with the United States Navy on the USS Murray. Mr. VanderWeele was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He worked in sales for plumbing and heating over 30 years, retiring in 1979. Other employment included Brad­ ford White, Middleville and Norwest Plumbing and Heat­ ing, Grand Rapids. He resided An all-you-can eat pancake breakfast and cookie walk will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. Besides pancakes, the menu will include eggs cooked any style, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. The breakfast is sponsored by the men of the church. The cookie walk, sponsored by United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, is a chance to walk around tables loaded with cookies and fill up cannisters with decorated, plain and fancy items. Donations may buy large or small cannisters.’ The church is located on the corner of East Main and North Main streets in the Ver­ montville Village Square. 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte COBB WU Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 dj RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS HD Do it yourself • 1 % " pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Mi �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 15 Coloring Contest How silently the wondrous gift is given...so teSi? <?*«»* Wj. iiu^ii WV\1 wiittta God imparts to human hearts the blessing of His Haven. Gifts packed in a sleigh Will be coming your way. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE IL. PHONE ADDRESS AGE 225 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9680 126 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1 SOI PHONE AGE PHONE ASHVILLE HECKER INSURANCE WOLEVER’S REALESTATE ■' (fata. Riik sitaJ tatalUja.V i si t rtoidl# give holiday spirits a lift. HARDWARE PHONE - 852-0713 iiiak ’will nil i ridka IW1®11^1 M (ha^tei taHft huh rimlita fkH F. .titan Bells declare Christinas is near, watch the skies for Santa’s reindeer! ADDRESS PHONE ADDRE AGE The three wise men came from afar. NAM NAM nam AGE Santa’s train loaded with gifts for all the good little children. ADDRESS PHONE J.R. PARTY STORE NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 2996 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville Phone 726-0486 157 S. Main Street, Vermontville AGE PHONE CITIZENS ELEVATOR 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6. 1988 — Page 16 Programs for needy get underway in Nashville Drop boxes have been distributed around Nashville to be used for the collection of food for needy families at Christmas. Boxes have been placed at Mace Pharmacy, the Nashville Branch of the Hastings City Bank, Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, Charlies South End, Carl’s Supermarket, the Post Office and Village Hall. Local chamber and the students at Fuller Street, Kellogg Street, and Maple Valley High School also have a food collection program. Money canisters are also located in the local stores to collect money to fill the Christmas baskets for local families in need. Chairperson Michele Hoff­ man has reported that the “Wish Upon a Star” program is in the middle of its second wish. Participants may stop at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank and pick up a star, purchase the gift, wrap it, place the star back on the package, return it to the bank by Monday, Dec. 12. Dec. 17 is the day the baskets will be packed and distributed. They will be packed that Saturday morning and will be ready for pickup between 1 and 3 p.m. Anyone who would like to help in any way, is asked to contact chairperson Lois Elliston at 852-9683 evenings or 852-9544 days. Senior-Youth Forum plans to be discussed Campbell - Hay united Sheila Renee Campbell and James Michael Hay were united in marriage on Sept. 24 at Carlton Center Church in Charlton Park, Hastings. The Rev. Jerry Chaffee per­ formed the double-ring ceremony. Cindy Chaffee sang "There Is Love” to her own accompaniment on the piano. Sheila is the daughter of Richard and Marilyn Camp­ bell of Plainwell, and George and Marilyn Whitinger of North Port, Fla. James is the son of Dennis and Mary Hay of Nashville. Ron Durga and Kevin Ohm served as groomsmen. Jen­ nifer Hankinson and Tammi James served as bridesmaids. Lezlie Hay, sister of the groom, was flowergirl, and Kevin Swift was ringbearer. Steven Hay and Chris Byrd served as ushers. Jeffrey Hay was gift bearer, and Sheila Dunham attended the guestbook. After a brief honeymoon, the newlyweds now reside in Ann Arbor. Maple Valley High School to hold "Christmas concert' There will be a Christmas concert at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in the gym. Admission to the concert is free, and the public is welcome to attend. The program is expected to last an hour and a half. The 6-8 grade choir, the high school band, the com­ munity band, the high school choir and the honors choir all will perform at the concert. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, a group of Senior Citizens and the Maple Valley Community Education staff members will meet to plan for the Senior Citizen-Youth Forum to be held Tuesday, Jan. 10. The planning session Dec. 13 will be held in the con­ ference room in the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School, and any senior citizen is welcome to come and help make the plans. The session will begin with lunch in the cafeteria at 12:30 p.m. and the planning session will follow. The Senior-Youth Forum was held in Maple Valley for the first time last year. Students who were a part of the National Honor Society at Maple Valley and a group of Maple Valley Senior Citizens met for a day to share their thoughts on many different topics. A potluck was held at noon, and each group was responsi- ble for some entertainment in the afternoon. Everyone en­ joyed the day and felt the pro­ gram should be an annual event. More information will be available in December and January on the details of the coming event. Area births announced St. Joseph Mercy Hospital BOY,Bradley Carlton Nordman, bom Nov. 20 to Mark and Margaret Nordman of Ann Arbor, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs., time: 10:08 a.m. Grand­ parents are Tom and Betty Myers of Nashville. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lakewood Community Education presents ... FABULOUS FLORIDA January 25 to February 12 $1068 per person, double occupancy. A fabulous 19 day tour of visiting Key Largo, Key West, Naples, Orlando and St. Augustine. For details call Jan at... 616*367-4323 FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage ana Surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 31/2 miles West of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Sweetheart HOLIDAY TUMBLERS 16-9 oz. or Closed Sundays TAPIOCA Minute 3■ VH■ j or Pearl W WW ” DATES $189 lb. OYSTER CRAC KE RS 5 9 < HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... Odessa, Campbell and Sebewa Townships lb vista soup & Whole Pitted December 15, 1988, 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville. PURPOSE: Jack Quantrell has requested a special use permit to use property at 319 Reed Street as a multi-family dwell­ ing. The property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracy Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME­ OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income, they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT f have to pay back. For additional information, contact Cheryl Barth, Equal Housing at the following numbers: 693-2271 Opportunity or 765-3742. K School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Dec. 12 *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, *Mac. and cheese, peas, peaches, bread and butter, cookie. Tuesday, Dec. 13 *Salad, *Chili/crackers, *Sloppy joes, green beans, pears, peanut butter sdw., salad bar. Wednesday, Dec. 14 *Salad, *Hamburger, *Cheeseburger, french fries, fruit cocktail. Thursday, Dec. 15 *Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna sdw., com, apple, no salad bar. Friday, Dec. 16 *Salad, *Hot dogs, *Peanut butter sdw., french fries, cherry sauce. *Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 7 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, peaches. Thursday, Dec. 8 Hot ham and cheese, corn, chips, pears. Friday, Dec. 9 Tomato soup, toasted cheese sdw., fruit, cookie. Monday, Dec. 12 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, green beans, jelly sdw., peaches. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Sloppy joe’s, french fries, carrot and celery sticks, mix fruit. Fuller St. Monday, Dec. 12 Sloppy joes on bun, green beans, cherry sauce. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Fish, tarter sauce, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, butter sdw. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Chili, crackers, french fries, fruit salad, peanut butter sdw. Thursday, Dec. 15 Macaroni and cheese, peas, raisins, tuna sdw. Friday, Dec. 16 Pizza, peas, fruit jello, can­ dy cane. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Peggy and Gloria. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Junior livestock group to meet Dec. 12 Eaton County 4-H and FFA beef, sheep and swine project members and leaders are in­ vited to attend the winter meeting of the Junior Livestock Association on Monday, Dec. 12. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Members will vote on several items during the meeting and discuss ways to shorten the market livestock auction held during the fair. For more information on the Eaton County 4-H Pro­ gram contact the Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Thank You To family and friends of Mike Childs for your recent donation to the Vermontville Fire Dept. It is greatly appreciated. | CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping * Repair | ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fn. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 17 Help Wanted Meet M.V.'s Lions 1988-89 EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. & S & eN \ Sc1cs1 JV Volleyball: (front row) Pricilla Furlong, Rachael Cheeseman, Sara DeGroot, Cindy Furlong, Stacy Wood, manager Becky Mason (second row) Jenny Rounds, Elisha Ayres, Dawn Othmer, Dawn Brand, Angela Felder, Angie Madison, Amanda Rugg, Tammy Ashley, Garth Davidson (back row) coach Bill Mason, Janet Boldrey, Jennifer Swartz, Tami Mingus, Robin Aiken, Heather Hoyle, Tina Aldering, Heather Wright, Michelle Baker. IS MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES Dowding Industries is a manufuacturer of automotive metal stamping with plants located in Springport, Albion and Marshall, Michigan. We have immediate openings for key positions (both shifts); Tool and die makers, Mill Wright/ Machine Maintenance, Quality Control Technician, Die Repair Personnel. We are also seeking professional with back ground in Computer Systems Analysis and Accounting, Engineering: manufacturing and or tooling, material resource planning. The above positions will required 5 years experience in the metal stamping industry and in the appropriate professional area. We offer cometetive wages and benefits in our objective to skilled and talented individuals for these positions. If interested, please send your resume to: Linda Brown, Human Resources Manager, Dowding Industries, 8950 Narrow Lk. Rd., Spring­ port, MI. 49284 or call 517-543-0980. E.O.E. f Sa Freshman cheerleaders: (front row) Dawn Root, Jamie Joseph, Janice Mater (back row) Becky Knoll, Amy Roscoe, Holly Hale, Deede Cantrell, Kelly Jones. Thank you neighbors, friends, relatives and family for the cards, gifts, flowers, and attendance at our fun loving, wonderful anniversary party. You made it so memorable. Our big regret -- we didn't have an hour to spend with each one of you. We thought ■ about you you as you traveled that miserable night and prayed you would arrive home safely. We relive the evening often and will always treasure your love. Stanley and Lillian Howe ?*** We will be CLOSED TUESDAY NIGHTS ...until March 5th I*® issijniiBf For after hours, please call for appointment. We have over 18 cars and trucks to choose from! fautintng - ufaMh iriHi Eonaa5svttsfci Varsity cheerleaders: (front row) Lynette Thomp­ son, Michelle Reid (back row) Jennifer Fisher, Alicia Krebs, Becky Knoll. For Rent FOR RENT: in Nashville one bedroom upstair apartment, some furinture, utilities included, $235 monthly, no smoking, no pets. Call 852-9503. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517 852-1910 More stories and photos on page 18 Eaton 4*11 plans teen retreat and lock-in Dec. 12 is the deadline to register for the 1988 Eaton County 4-H Teen Retreat and Lock-In. The activity will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, beginn­ ing at 1 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The retreat and lock-in is open to all 4-H members 13-19 years of age and guests in the same age range. Each 4-H’er will be allowed to br­ ing up to two guests. The cost is $5 for each 4-H teen and $7 for each guest. Complete program informa­ tion and participation forms will be sent to all registrants. To register, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Reservations will be confirmed when pay­ ment is received. JV Cheerleaders: (front row) Tonya Murine, Polly Sayles, Debra Joostberns (second row) Kristen Reid, Shannon McLaughlin (third row) Dana Cole, Helena Lehman, Janel Hansen. 15% upto 60% Off Regular Price — Storewide r .—— : n 50„1., 505, 5 _ _0 __6_ P_l_e_a_te_d and Glacier wash jeans by Lee and Levi for boys (8-14w), students (25-30w) and men’s (28-36w). ALL ON SALE! Women’s Sweaters 20 % OFF Regular Price Women’s Jogging Fleecewear Small, Medium, Large 20% OFF Sweaters, Blouses, Jeans — For Guys and Gals r~~ - SPECIAL PURCHASE:0 0 Men’s denim, unlined Levi type jackets. Prewashed (Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large). Now s34" Special Racks as low as ...... JO’S WEARHAUS NEW LOCATION AT ... 136 S. Cochran, Charlotte 50% Off �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. December 6. 1988 — Page 18 Lion grapplers to move up from sixth place finish? sophomore Willie Rugg as returnees. Ricketts likes Pennfield and Bronson, which tied for last year’s SMAA title, as the class of the league this time around. Pennfield lost three top wrestlers while Bronson promises to “be as srong as ever,” Ricketts said. After those teams the league is up for grabs. “There is a giant gap bet­ ween those teams and the rest of the league,” Ricketts said. wishful thinking. “If we stay healthy I think we can move up a couple not­ ches." he said. “We’re forfeiting either one or two weight classes and that’s the bottom line." Ricketts has six returning seniors which will! have to carry the bulk of the load. Mark Goodrich. Kevin Stewart, Greg Flower. Scott Tobias, Tom Brock and John Sprague join juniors Andy Goodrich and Joe Wetzel and Chris Ricketts is hoping for somewhere in between the last two finishes of his Maple Valley wrestling team. Two years ago a powerful Lion team swept to the SMAA title, but the team fell on hard times a year ago. finishing in only sixth place. Ricketts said with nine returning lettermen-, a middleof-lhe-pack finish is not Maple Valley alumni tournament to be held soon Lion jayvee eagers split two games in tournament The annual Maple Valley alumni tournament is being planned for Dec. 23 and 24 for former Maple Valley var­ sity basketball players. Those interested in playing please contact Andy Joostbcrns at 543-1294 or Tony Joostberns at 852-9431 by Dec. 17. The Maple Valley JV Lions opened their season in Bath last weekend with the tip-off tournament. The Lions were matched against Inkster Temple Chris­ tian from Detroit. The JV’s jumped out to a 16-8 first UARANTEE® RAAn IRA from FB Annuity Company guarantees you a lifetime retirement income. You save on taxes, too, because your interest earnings are tax-deferred. You might also qualify to tax-deduct all your IRA deposits. Call today. We're one of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State St. Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3443 or 852-9233 MAKING YOUR FUTURE A LITTLE MORE PREDICTABLE ma. mmoummce _f* quarter lead and never looked back. Maple Valley ended up on top 68-51. Leading the Lions was Ron Merrill with 16 points and 5 assists. Jeff Moore added 14 points and 8 rebounds, Dan Franks 8 points and 6 steals, Josh Clifford 7 points, Marc Nehmer, Jon Shank 6 points. The win on Friday sent the JV’s into the championship Saturday against Williamston. The game was a four point game until the end ofthe third quarter when Williamston finally pulled away from the Lions. Williamston ended up on the 59-45. Leading the Lions was Josh Clifford with 11 points. Dan Franks added 9 points and 4 assists, Marc Nehmer 8 points, Ron Merrill 7 points. Marc Nehmer led the re­ bounders with 6. The Lions brought home a runner-up trophy and two members of the all-tournament team. Jeff Moore and Ron Merrill were elected to the team. 2nd BIG WEEK OF PRICE CUTS DURING THIS 1 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SPECIAL STORE HOURS THIS WEEK: —■— Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1 Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1 5 3eiudrtr This week we closed all day Sunday and Monday December 4 and 5 to further reduce prices and prepare for the se cond week of our great going out of business sale which begins promptly today Tuesday December 6 at 10:00 am Since 1933 141 S. Cochran, Charlotte Phone 543-2670 Wrestling: (front row) Shawn Scott, Joel Witzel, Kevin Stewart, Andy Goodrich, Tom Brock, Kris Hulsebos, DJ. Laymance (second row) Bret Flower, Jason By­ ington, Andy Robotham, Brian Dennis, Scot Tobias, TJ. Loy, Aaron Patrick, Tim Schilz (back row) coach Glenn Gurd, Andy True, Ryan Stubblefield, Jeremy Reynolds, Greg Reid, Willis Rugg, Greg Flower, Mark Goodrich, Shawn Herman and Chris Ricketts. JV basketball: (front row) Emily Butler, Ryan Rosin, Ron Merrill, Dan Franks, Josh Clifford, Derek Brown, Lisa Long (back row) Todd Gonser, John Shank, Travis Hokanson, Jeff Moore, Tim Edinger, Mike Martin and Mark Nehmer. W'r will continue lo provide our customers with professional repair service through Saturday December Ji 1988 The absolute deadline lor all existing lay aways repair work and credit slip reclaims it also December 31. 1988 Listed below are nisi a few examples of the sav mgs available throughout ou» store remembe' that every piece of merchandise storewide is on sate Please Note Ring string and watch band titlings will be priced al cost Our Entire Store Full of Name Brand Jewelry, Rings, Watches, Gifts and Accessories MUST AND WILL BE SOLD! $150,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE Every Item In Our Store Will Be Sold At The Most Substantial Price Reductions of Our 55 Year History THIS WEEK’S SALE BEGINS TODAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT 10:00 A.M. SHARP! SPECIAL SYORE HOURS THIS WEEK: Yunday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sterling Silver CHARMS TEEN RINGS Children and Grandchildren Regular $72.50 ALL 30% 30% Now *49” oft PEHDAHT, PIHS AMD CLIP EARRINGS EARRIHG SETS Reg. $32.50 to $64.50 off *22” to *44** NOW ALL SALES FINAL -NOREFUNDS - NO EXCHANGES - NO LAY AWAYS - NO RETURNS BARY JEWELRY Values to $60.00 now *10” 14K Gold Pierced SPIEDEL WATCHBANDS Values to $190.00 30% oft NOW *19” to *119” *39” t. ■Rings ’Bracelets ’Pendants NOW 40% o«f SAVE UP TO $255.00 MONEY CLIPS • KEY HOLDERS LEBER OPENERS WATCH CHAINS - CHECK- MASTER CARD ANKLET CHAINS Values to $65.95 now 40% SAVE IT LEAST 35% CASH - CHECK - MASTER CARD - VISA -CASH WIDE CARVED WEDDING BANDS LEATHER WATCH STRAPS EARRIHGS 30% *6” to *45" .it - VISA Gold Filled CHAINS Regular $6.95 to $115.00 oft NOW *4” to *79” ORDER OF SELLIN6i.. .FIRST COME. . .FIRST SERVED.. .SORRY 1(0 PHONE ORDERS One Group ’Family ’Men s ‘Mother s ’Birthstone JEWELRT *N<uMac 30% off ’Rmqs "Brooches E..pr.nqs ’Prynuanis 7 • • T'| -4 Hundreds of other Precious Diamond & Dinner Ring GIFT ITEMS RESET MOUNTINGS 25% 60% to oH During 2nd big wook of this Going Out of Business Sale One Group of Beautiful Sterling Silver & Gold Filled Regular S85 00 to S215 00 CHARMS NOW *59" to *149 60% oH While They last 5 6RET SALE DAVS.. .TUESDAY, WEDDESDAY, YHDRSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Freshman basketball: (front row) Jeff Knoll, Chip Reese, Kirk Warner, Steve Ainsworth (second row) Dayton Walker, Jason Cartwright, Aaron Gonser, Jeremy Sampson, Chris Musser (back row) coach Bill Rivest, Mickey Collier, Matt Gates, Brice Hasselback, Darrell Stine, Luke Kenyon, Tim Ferrier. For Sale FOR SALE: Atari 2600 series video game with 13 tapes included. Like new. 517-852-9023._____________ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up. Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334. EVERYTHIHG MUST AHD WILL BE SOLD............................... Here ore a few our notional namt brands that will be lighters sold at very Bulova popular ano Caravelie Orange Blossom diamonds. jewelry. Spidel watch banes and l.D. of bracelets, Anson family jewelry, Zippo any d unbelievable c* course Yopprices: ung Jewelers men's,watches, ladies' ,and chgildren's jewelry. Every. Anson item tomen's be sold is my.erc phandise of banes and l.D. bracelets, Anson family jewelry, Zippo lighters and c* course Young Jewelers popular men's, ladies' and children's jewelry. Every item to be sold is merchandise of Young's Jeweiery Quality, no outside merchandise has been brought in lor this going out of business sale. Perhaps the biggest difference between this sale and other going out of business Sates is that you can still select and will receive the same professional Young's Jewelry Service and assistance you've grown to expect ewer the past 55 years. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS!. G.M. EMPLOYEES & Family Members Ask for me for FRIENDLY SERVICE LEROY SLEEPER TEAM OKIE AfWWWWVWWVWrt CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 6. 1988 — Page 19 Lions split pair of games in Bath Tournament, finish runnerup Maple Valley opened its basketball season last weekend, splitting a pair of games and finishing runnerup in the four-team Bath Invitational. After racing past Inkster Temple 73-51 in the first round, the Lions fell to a hotshooting and taller Williamston team and lost in the finals 71-43. Against Williamston, the Lions trailed 34-21 at the half, but the Hornets scored the first six points of the third period to salt the game away. Williamston used a con­ siderable height differential — its smallest starter was 6-1 — to outrebound Maple Valley 42-30. The Hornets were also deadly from the field, hitting 15-of-20 second half shots, although only two shots were from outside the paint. “That says something for our defense,” said Lion coach Jerry Reese. Williamston’s hot-shooting was the opposite of a dismal­ shooting night by Maple Valley. The Lions hit only 28 percent (13-of-47) from the field and 51 percent (18-of-35) from the line. “You can’t stay in any game like that,” said Reese. “But Williamston is a fine club.” Shaun Thompson led the Lions with 13 points while Barry Carpenter added 11 points and rebounds. Bryant Filter chipped in nine points. In the firstround win over Inkster Temple, the Lions jumped to a 16-14 first quarter lead and then increased it to 36-26 at the half. The Lions turned the lights out on Inkster with a 23-12 third period advantage. Thompson was outstanding for the Lions in his first regular season varsity game. The 6-2 junior forward con­ nected on 9-of-13 field goals including four three-pointers to finish with 26 points. He also added 13 rebounds. Matt Forell chipped in 17 points and Carpenter 11. “We were pleased to start the season with a win,” said Reese. “It was a tipical first game with jitters. It wasn’t pretty but we won and that’s what we wanted to accomplish.” Maple Valley plays at Portland tonight before hosting Olivet on Friday. Basketball Maple Valley basketball: (front row) Shaun Thompson, Bob Hill, Paul Schilz Matt Forell, Barry Carpenter, Bryant Filter, manager Kevin Hansen (second row) manager Tina Yost, Scott Casteele, Darrin Neff, David Nickel, Jason Hoefler, Bob Allen, Jeff Butler and coach Jerry Reese. Go Get ’em LIONS 1988-89 Girls & Boys WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW hesc ]erchants support the LIONS year-round! m Let’s SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS Ward’s Restaurant 174 S. Main, Vermontville Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Citizen's Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Hometown Lumber 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Fuzzy's Fun Room Hastings City Bank 203 N. Mam, Nashville Phone 852-0709 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Charlie's South End Party Store 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9822 117 N. Main 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Jim & Ernie's Farm and Garden Center Country Kettle Caffe Sav-Way West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0770 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0640 Mirror's Image Wolever's Real Estate 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Furniture Stripping by Elaine & Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 O'Dell's Towing 24 Hr. Service .141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Village Hair Port Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 or 726-0673 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 Sweet and How Good Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 The Carpenter's Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Ken's Standard Service 209 N. Main, Vermontville . Phone 726-0589 Carl's Super Market, Inc 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Wheeler Marine Service South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 Used Cars A Trucks, White, Ford & New Holland Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Wren Funeral Home 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-2471 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone 517-852-0840 Kent Oil Co. M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9561 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 Satellite TV Co. 105 Washington, Nashville Phone 852-9301 Powers Service 133Vfe S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 J.J.’s Party Store 495 E. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 6, 1988 — Page 20 ^ave^withWscissors DOUBLE COUPONS Where Pleasing 'You Pleases Us 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 EVERY WEDNESDAY Good Tuesday, December 6th thru Sat., Dec. 10th DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50' or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — FREE Lean & Meaty f PORK F M Weekly Meat Giveaway Deli Slicing < Bologna steak f Breaded F PORK Boneless utthi s Boston Butt Mushrooms Carrots Bulk 10-lbs Michigan Potatoes walnuts Stove Top Chicken, Cornbread, Pork or Mush.-Onion Stuffing act 6-oz. sausage 3-lbs Fresh Calif. Snowy White Campbell’s GROCERY Homemade Bulk Roast Cutlets utlets 1 See Meat Counter Display for 1 Complete J 9^. Details DAIRY & FROZEN Place your order early for your... 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Drawing to be held Frt., ' Dec*23rd at 10 arn' Need not be present to win. Spaghetti Sauce 32-oz. Look for details our store. .. .offeri .offering unsurpassed film developing prices! Double Print Bargain Day! ub.*2» a&p»5» � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-12-13.pdf 39c0ac24630102bfde3c6cc0a41ceea5 PDF Text Text Bulk PAID U.S. POSTAGE fastiing^ HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Permit No. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905£ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 19 — Tuesday, December 13, 1988 Working plans OK'd for Putnam Library new children's addition by Mark LaRose The Nashville Village Council’s approval of the working plans for the propos­ ed children’s wing of the Put­ nam Public Library brings the project a giant step closer to becoming a reality. The drawings were submit­ ted last Thursday by the library board. The plans were grafted by library board member and local architect Genevieve Hafner. Before asking for a roll call vote, Village President John Hughes said that the library Architect Genevieve Hafner's working plans show the proposed childrens' wing of Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Carl Tobias, Sue Kienutske, Forrest Burd, Ted Spoelstra, John Hughes, Ros'e Heaton, Ray Hinckley, and Larry Filter of the Nashville Village Council inspect the working plans for the childrens' wing of the Putnam Public Library that were sub­ mitted for approval by librarian LaDuska Sheldon (standing). definitely needs the additional space the new wing will provide. He added that the library board had the approval of the historical society to go ahead with the planned construction. On the recommendation of the library board, the council decided to postpone the letting of bids until early next year. The library board had re­ quested that it be allowed to have a say in the selection of the contractor, a request the council also granted. Board members said they would like to see construction begin as soon as possible. But Hafner said she really couldn’t estimate when work could begin until bids were taken, because they may need additional funding to meet costs of construction. More than $50,000 has already been donated for the project. “The people have been very supportive and generous, and we hope they will con­ tinue to help, now that we are getting so close,” co-librarian LaDuska Sheldon said. She shares duties at the facility with Duska Brumm. “I think part of the reason for this generousity is that Continued on page 2 Nashville's Christmas spirit kicks into high gear by Mark LaRose The spirit of Christmas took hold in Nashville over the past weekend. -Santa Claus put in an ap­ pearance in the village council chambers and found out what all the good little boys and "girls wanted for Christmas this year. Photographer Jim Ham­ mond took free portraits ofthe kids with the jolly old man. There was no mention of sticks and lumps of coal for the little ones, but chaufferdriven limousines were quick­ ly crossed off the list by Saint Nick. -The Chamber of Com­ merce and Barry County Transit brought the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion’s Holly Trolley to the village on Saturday, and the children piled aboard for trips along the highways and byways. -Members of Nashville Troop No. 674 of the Girl Scouts of America sang Christmas carols downtown and on the Holly Trolley. All of Nashville’s junior Girl Scouts will go caroling in town Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If anyone would like to hear them sing Christmas carols that night, the scouts ask that porch lights be turned on. -Canned-food drives are under way at all Maple Valley schools again. The food will be used to fill the Christmas baskets for the needy in the area. -Michelle Hoffman and Lois Elliston, co-chairs of Nashville’s “Wish Upon a Star” program report a huge success. The program is designed to insure that no area child’s Christmas wish will go unanswered. “I would like to thank everyone who participated in the ‘Wish Upon a Star’ pro­ gram for making it another terrific year,” Hoffman said. “I cannot begin to thank each individual, business and organization that has helped make a child’s Christmas wish come true.”' “I’m so grateful that we have such a generous and con­ siderate community that readi­ ly helps those in need,” she added. “Making a child hap­ py gives such great satisfac­ tion, and this year we were able to make Christmas special for over 100 Vermontville business to have heart surgery by Mark LaRose Vernon Trowbridge, owner of the oldest business on Vermontville's Main Street, will undergo heart surgery early next month. Vernon Trowbridge, owner of Trowbridge Sales and Ser­ vices of Vermontville, is scheduled to undergo open­ heart surgery early next month at the Ingham Medical Center in Lansing. Trowbridge’s surgeon, Dr. Alonso Collar, is expecting to perform a triple or quadruple bypass operation. Trowbridge has operated his auto repair shop on Main Street in Vermontville since 1951, and it is the village’s oldest business. He has had heart trouble for eight years, but he said he is feeling all right now. “But we’ve been trying to keep him down,” his wife Mary added. “He works nearly 12 hours a day, but he’s not doing as much as he used to,” she said. The Trowbridges have been married for 3916 years and have raised four children in Vermontville. Roger, 39, is a machinist and lives in Vermontville. Karen, 38, is a mechanical engineer and lives in Lima, Ohio. Vergie, 36, is a florist in Olivet, and Harold, 35, is a musician. The couple also has five grandchildren. Trowbridge has been active in the community over the years. He is a past president of the village, a position he held for 13 years, and he is a past president of the Vermontville Continued on page 13 Patrick Kenyon of Nashville tells Santa what he'd like to find under his Christmas tree this year. Waiting for your guess at Mar-Jay Collectibles is a jar of antique wooden curtain rings. Owner Jeanette Norquist offers a $10 gift certificate to the winner. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 Page 2 Working plans OK'd for Putnam Library children's wing begin drawing working plans for the new wing, she had to draft blueprints of the existing structure to meet a Michigan Departmemt of State, History Division, requirement. Hafner completed those drawings in November 1985. Continued from front page people remember coming here as children being a good ex­ perience when they were growing up. I know it was the highlight ofmy life,” Sheldon added. Before Hafner could even ^4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4 — Holiday Special — Thursday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only * $/ioo t "The Mirrors image" .jlmo hillolz iwaas,. HairStylist for Men, Women & Children > 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 *4*4* 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4* 4*4*4* * They were required because Putnam Public Library was designated as a state historic site in 1980, and the facade of any additions must blend in with the architectural ap­ pearance of the existing structure. The new children’s wing expansion was first proposed by the library board in 1980-81, and it was officially established as a project in 1982, when initial memorial donations were given for the fund-raising campaign. “The expansion will house the children’s library, a work room and the librarian’s of­ fice,” Sheldon said. When the wing is com­ pleted, the library will expand the history and biography col­ lections by placing them and any additions in the vacated How can you guarantee the replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 (^^lo-Otvners Insurance Home Car Business 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE room. The library, which was the home of the Putnam family in the late 1800s, was built in 1884-85. It was established as a public library by the Women’s Literary Club in 1923 and it became a district library in 1965. It is supported by the Village of Nashville, Castleton and Maple Grove townships and has a service contract with Assyria Township. “The most important thing for people to know is how much this building has been a part of village life. It’s well used by the children. They often come here on their own as well as with their parents,” Sheldon said. “It’s really the only place for younger kids to go in town, and high school students often come to use our reference materials,” Hafner added. In other village council business at last week’s meeting: -Guy Alwardt, a building contractor with Masters and Associates, presented the council with an unpaid bill for Physics teacher attends special workshop Maple Valley High School physics teacher Katherine Feist gathered with other area instructors for a physics workshop at Albion College this fall. The program is offered for an evening in both fall and spring and is conducted by Al­ ta ion College physics professors. In attendance, were teachers from the surrounding cities of Concord, Lansing, Marshall, Vermontville and Ypsilanti. All of them were requested to bring demonstra­ tions of different practices they are using in class. Some of the topics discuss­ ed during the workshop were new laboratories, innovative teaching methods, current physics, and new processes of evaluation. Fish & chicken Fry VFW Post 8260 EPISCOPAL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Corner of Broadway 250 N. Main, Vermontville and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... .11 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir......... 9:00 p.m. Evening Service .6 p.m. Church School & Wednesday: Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. AWANA............. ........ 6:45 Holy Eucharist... 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. Weekday Eucharists: PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m; Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, ASSEMBLY OF youth group, and other acti­ GOD CHURCH vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: GRESHAM UNITED A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Corner of Gresham and Wednesday Evening: Mulliken Highways Prayer Meeting.......... 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Nashville, Ml Dec. 16 '88 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. BAZAAR & BAKE SALE for the “G/FT CERTIFICA CERTIFICATES •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a The Village Hair Port •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ 470 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE : • BINGO J: MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ Call for appointment 726-0257 Mens • Womens • Childrens J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■« Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL will have to be moved because it violates a village ordinance. A resident had already com­ plained about the situation. -The council discussed the expense of the Sid Green junk car case. Hughes said that $8,000 has already been spent on litiga­ tion and added that when the case began two years ago, it was the village's intention of pursuing it as long as it takes to resolve the matter. He added that the village was getting a good price from the firm it has retained in the matter and that the firm has tried a lot of municipal cases. The council agreed that the old cars Green has stored in front of his Main Street pro­ perty gives the village an un­ wanted eyesore and that en­ forcement of the village or­ dinance banning the storage of inoperative vehicles and machinery should be pursued. -The council passed a mo­ tion to give the village’s employees a $25 Christmas bonus. -At the request of Police Chief Gene Koetje, the coun­ cil passed a motion to give the village’s part-time policemen a bonus equal to halfthat of its regular employees. $180. The bill is for work the firm did on the chapel in Lakeview Cemetery. The structure needed a new roof, chimney repairs and plastering. In addition to putting a new roof on the chapel, the con­ tractor put an extension on the chimney, so it wouldn’t bum the roof, Alwardt said. The work on the chimney wasn’t part of the original contract, but Alwardt said it was authorized by past Cemetery Board Chair Mar­ sha Ainslie. Alwardt added that if the four-month-old bill wasn’t paid within ten days, he would turn it over to his firm’s attorney. “Okay sir, we’ll take care of it,” Village President John Hughes said before instructing current Cemetery Board Chair and Councilman Larry Filter to pay the outstanding bill within ten days. -The council passed a mo­ tion to make its quarterly payments to the ambulance squad and fire department. -The council noted that the trailer the Christian School has been using to sell its Christmas trees in Central Park is blocking an alley and VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... :45 a.m. Sunday School... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School........ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship...... 7 p m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... .7 p.m. REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service .......11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sun. 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FUll HUH «H0 CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES. a �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 13, 1988 — Page 4 Memories | of the | pas Amber Cruso marries, gives birth ships overhead and the fear­ some sound of artillery prac­ tice on the range. Not a bit of this excitement was lost on Amber, an adventuress of the first order, as she undertook her nursing duties at the Post Field Hospital. The Army Air Service also trained new pilots at Ft. Sill, a fact that had a big impact on Amber’s life, for a young flight instructor she met there would become her future hus­ band. Theodore Shyghighon Knowles Reid of near Lometa, Texas, had enlisted in the Air Corps shortly after the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917. One of a family of nine children (seven boys and two girls) raised on a ranch mid­ way between Ft. Worth and San Antonio, Reid and his brothers and father had often picked as many as 2,000 lbs. of cotton per day at harvest time and hauled it to the gin Ft. Sill Army Post, near (one trucked while six pick­ Lawton, Okla., represented a ed). Theodore later attended whole new life, first as a rural Howard Payne College at Barry County schoolteacher Brownwood (as had his and then as a nurse at the old brothers before him), played Hastings Hospital. True, center on that school’s foot­ Amber had spent some time ball team, but left his studies away from home during her to enter the service. schooling (Western Michigan He took his basic training at Normal College at Kalamazoo Randolph Field, San Antonio, and later, University of and later graduated from Michigan at Ann Arbor) and flight school in Mississippi, had worked one summer at a where he was commissioned Petoskey resort hotel, but still as a second lieutenant, Air within her native state. Service. Now she was in Oklahoma. “While waiting for orders America was at war, and Ft. to go overseas, something Sill was a busy Army post happened which he always with the awesome sight of air- regretted, but which he did Following is the sixth in­ stallment in a series ofarticles centering on the life ofAmber Z. Cruso, based on data sup­ plied by her son, Don Reid of Hastings, in a recentlycompiled family history. Amber’s parents, Charles and Flora (McGraw) Cruso were early Nashville residents. He helped build the original rail line into the village in the late 1860s and continued to work for the railroad until 1912. The fami­ ly lived in their Quimby com­ munity for a number ofyears. Last week’s column told of Amber’s switch from Barry County schoolteacher to a career in nursing, which even­ tually led her to Ft. Sill, Okla., in service with the Ar­ my Nurse Corps, and brought about a big change in her life. Amber Cruso, nurse at the Post Hospital, Ft. Sill, is seen here dressed in flying gear for the only flight she ever took. When she arrived at Ft. Sill in 1918, the Nashville native did a good bit of gazing at the air­ ships overhead and longed for a chance to fly. In a letter home she said it was "wonderful to be a nurse iin a camp like this, but I'd rather be a man and do the fly­ ing. She and Lt. Reid were married in January 1920, just a few months after their discharges from military service. not let get him down,” noted his son Don in the family history. During this waiting period the pilots flew daily to gain air time and to keep themselves ready. Reid and another pilot took off one day in separate planes and, when some distance from camp, spotted a country picnic in progress below. Acting on a natural im­ pulse they circled the small town nearby, then landed in a It was a grueling 1,400 mile trip for the young cou­ ple, who left Texas in 1922 to return to Michigan to be near Amber's aging parents. Says son Don Reid of this photo: "Here we see the faithful Ford with its rear wheels buried to the axle and good old Dad has his hands full of mud as he struggles to extricate the car from the rutted, boggy road. Mother, I'm sure, is giv­ ing him good advice and fellow travelers have stop­ ped to lend assistance." The handsome lieutenant from Texas had the unlikely moniker of Theodore Shyghighon Knowles Reid when Amber Cruso met him at Ft. Sill during World War I. He had added the ancestral middle name, pronounced Shi-Hag-gun, about the time he joined the U.S. Army's air service (Aeronatuics) in 1917. Variously known as T.K., Ted, T.S.K., or Tex by family and friends, Lt. Reid was a test pilot and flight instructor who set a ground-to-ground world flight record while in Oklahoma. small pasture close to the scene of activity. “Our Lieutenant Reid was cutting a wide swatch,” notes the family history. “Nothing wrong so far. But he made the mistake of taking some of the populace, girls no doubt, up for a little spin around the town from an eagle’s point of view.” He knew, of course, that he was breaking Army regula­ tions forbidding civilian passengers. It might have been kept secret except for the local news editor, who published a front page story about the unusual visit. A copy of the newspaper eventually trickled into the hands of the commanding of­ ficer of the post, and discipline was meted out. Reid was sent to Post Field, Ft. Sill Army Base, as a test pilot and instructor of flying cadets. Here he stayed until the end ofthe war. And here it was, according to an Oklahoma City newspaper report, that Lt. Reid establish­ ed a world record in 1918 with a speed of 216 miles per hour in ground-to-ground flight from Lawton, Okla., to Oklahoma City. During the last few months of his service at Ft. Sill, Lt. Reid was senior instructor at Post Field. During Amber’s last year at the post hospital she began dating Lt. Reid. Not wanting to lose her, Theodore popped the question in September 1919. Major John F. Duckworth was Amber’s commanding of­ ficer, and the young couple had become good friends with him and his wife. When the Duckworths learned ofthe im­ pending marriage, they in­ vited Amber and Ted (variously called T.S.K., T.K. or Tex) to hold the wed­ ding at their home in Omaha, Neb. Reid was discharged from service in- September 1919 and Amber in November, but because of accured leave time, she was able to depart for home a month early to share the good news with her parents. Theodore S. K. Reid went back to the ranch in Texas to get everyone there “straightened out on what was going to happen,” says his son. Then he joined Amber in Michigan, where he met all the relation in and around Hastings, Nashville and the surrounding area before the couple left in January 1920 to tie the knot at the First Presbyterian Church in Omaha on the 21st. With the war over, Reid longed for the peace and quiet ofthe old farm, so immediate­ ly after the ceremony the bride and groom left for Lometa, to make their home there until time for the next big shuffle. Charlie Reid, Theodore’s father, was delighted. With all ofhis boys gone, five of them to the war, he had been holding the homefront at the ranch all alone. When Ted and Amber arrived, the old farm mules soon gave way to a Cletrac tractor. “Mechanization of the farm followed swiftly,” observes Don Reid. “Fast flying Theodore began to get his feet on the ground.” Cotton still was the main crop, with Ted, his father, various Reid relatives and hired hands br­ inging in the harvest. At slow times in the farming season, the Reid clan would gather at the ranch for a fun outing to hunt jack rabbits or rattlesnakes. In 1922, Amber Cruso Reid felt the need to go home to Michigan to be near her aging parents, who by then were liv­ ing in retirment at 708 Reed St., Nashville. Theodore and Amber drove their 1920 Ford, four-door touring car from Texas to Michigan, and the 1,400-mile trip along dirt and gravel roads was not without its moments of adventure. “As they traveled north across the nation, the dirt turned to mud, the road became deep ruts, and the strain on car, equipment, and passengers was sometimes not all the pleasant to watch,” records the family history. The couple arrived at the Cruso home in Nashville on April 23, 1922, to a joyous reunion with Amber’s parents and other relatives and friends. After a few days rest, the Reids began to search for jobs and housing. Amber had kept up cor­ respondence with nurses at the old Pennock Hospital in Hastings, and they told her nurses were needed. She soon secured a position there, and two doctors, Edgar T. Morris, of Nashville and Charles McIntyre of Hastings, both were glad to find someone who would do in-home nursing. The T.S.K. Reids soon moved into a rental house in Hastings, and Ted found work at the Tyden Seal & Lock Company there. The couple joined the Baptist church, he affiliated with the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge, and both were busy making friends in the Hastings area. By January 1923, Amber had big news: She was pregnant. While Ted was overjoyed, for he dearly loved children, his wife was a bit ap­ prehensive, remembering a still-born son she had lost in Texas. The new baby was due in September, and the nurses at Pennock Hospital were ex­ cited, for they hoped Amber’s child might be the first born in the new hospital on Green Street, slated to open about that time. Meanwhile. T.S.K. Reid, who had been flying regularly out of Selfridge Field with the U.S. Air Service Reserve, was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, earning a small pay increase, which was helpful to the growing Reid family. At last Amber’s time arriv­ ed, and it was a rainy night. When Amber and Ted showed up at the hospital at 2 a.m., they found the front door locked, and had to climb the fire escape to the third floor to where the lone nurse on duty was attending a newly-born baby. She opened the door to a wet, expectant mother and an angry father-to-be. Don Cruso Reid made his debut on Sept. 18, 1923, six days after the new hospital had opened for operation. A girl born there on the 14th had taken the “first baby” title, but Don became the first boy born at the new Pennock Hospital. Memories of his youthful days in the Nashville-Hastings area will comprise additional articles to appear in this column after the new year begins. Don Cruso Reid made his appearance on Sept. 18, 1923, the first boy born in the new Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where several of his mother's former nurs­ ing colleagues were employed. He is seen here at about three months after his birth. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, December 13. 1988 — Page 5 Maple Valley community, schools meeting regularly W Maple valley pastors, school administrators and Community Education staff members have been meeting monthly since September. In the first meeting, com­ munity and school concerns were discussed. The pastors requested information about the schools, and as a result, the meetings are now being held in a different school each month. \v w w w& & & & *io "W >£lb< >£< Lucy Martin addresses the pastors, school administrators and the Community Education staff, (from left) Ron Brooks, Glenn Litchfield, Larry Lenz and Dan Smith (facing camera). EWS & s W < ’*•>»»! Maple Valley Schools, community plan annual 'Job Talk' Day ■M «%>» ‘H Tea, ’knit lk" fes: s S *i>&: i>&: * "b>ii»ta* "b>ii»ta* Wife fafe. *taTd Ml tin,} 4M ^kai,} ®«JI1 !!^ta •btro to Is® 4.... ■s 8jh> Lsfefei CoBot j2 H 1 re Rai IUs t 'to-bnilsitoJ tW» VkMilu. essm, ^btait isthtra mkd till Pictured (left to right) are Jason Hoefler; Dana Cole; Sara DeGroot; Mildred Peabody, community represen­ tative; Ryan Rosin; David Mace, president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce; and Jan McCrim­ mon, president of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. or 4-H darkroom course planned reHt'inik BW tan « Tr t' r ftnfata M«W (hysafafeBiji , liihplfcip1' ' mtaMS .■ ataiie W ” tetataW ■® to J k w 11 Representatives of the Nashville and Vermontville Chambers of Commerce, Maple Valley School ad­ ministrators, Community Education staff members and representatives from the freshmen and sophomore classes met recently to discuss the “Job Talk” day to be held in May 1989. The Job Talk program was held last May for the first time. Area business people were invited to share informa­ tion about themselves and their work with ninth graders in a two-hour session. Those students who par­ ticipated last year said they felt the program was ex­ cellent. The program for the coming year will follow much the same format as the previous one. Tax help is available for senior citizens Each year at this time Capital Area Community Ser­ vices Inc. and the American Association of Retired Per­ sons offer free assistance to senior citizens in filing federal and state income tax, through the Eaton County Senior Citizen office. Volunteers, trained by the American Association of Retired Persons, are available to assist anyone 60 years of age or older, regardless of in­ come. Many people quality for Homestead Property Tax, rent and home heating credits although they are not required to file income tax. People are encouraged to call the Senior Citizen office at the earliest possible date and make an appointment with a volunteer. Filing early could result in a return before the deadline for paying property tax. For more information, those interested may contact the Eaton County Senior Citizen Office, Old Cour­ thouse, 100 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, phone 543-6075. A tour of the school has been included during each meeting. At the November meeting. Lucy Martin spoke about the work of the School Improve­ ment Committee working at the Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School. The next meeting will be held at Fuller Street School on Jan. 9. COKE 2 liter + dep. One’ of the suggestions made at an earlier meeting was placing a community calendar in the Maple Valley News every two weeks. The calendar lists the church, community and school ac­ tivities for the coming 30 days. Those who would like their events publicized, call the Community Education Office at 852-9275. Cain’s 99< Miller & Miller Lite $E49 Cans plus dep. odR + tax VIDEO RENTAL.................... $2°° KIDS VIDEO.......................... $10° Winners for our Drawings TWO MOVIE RENTALS... • Lisa Bomeroy • Tony Wawermia • Janice Whitney • Paul Foren • Andrea Hapeman • Bob Harvey • Jeanette Shultz • Janet Weicht • Monte O’Dell BUD JACKET... • Kyle Beals ET TAPES... • James Stimback • Pat Kerjes R.C. BEAR HOUSE... • Ann Woodman PHONE... • Sue Duffey BUD MIRROR... • Keith Stewart CASE COKE... • Sheila Hart JJ.’s Party store 495 Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1312 - HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 6-11; Fri. & Sat. 6-12; Sunday 9-11 Eaton County 4-H members interested in participating in a photography darkroom course are asked to register with the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Office, phone 543-2310 or 372-5594, by Dec. 20. The six- to eight-week course will be taught by a local 4-H leader and is ten­ tatively planned for February and March. To participate, members need to be 13 years old and older and have at least three years of photography experience. Class size is limited. m IItanffi^F tyifcS*i* I*1 wii«|®* mjW'1” ■ ip. sta SHOP THE SKI LOFT F°r Make Winter Fun and Warm G/fts to ‘Charlotte - 3 bedroom home ‘Newly remodeled kitchen and bath ‘Immediate occupancy ‘Appliances stay w/home 20% off All Items Over $5.00 25% or more off new ski packages __ _ _ _ _ _ E CH-86. TRADE FOR THIS 1982 MOBILE HOME - Owner M-28 & M-26. TWO RESTAURANTS FOR SALE - Both will consider all types of trades. Located in the country. F-15. 118 ACRE FARM PRICED UNDER $100,000 201 ¥2 S. Cochran, Charlotte Downtown Charlotte - Over Wildern's Drug Store Approx. 30 acres of woods. Four bedroom home with fieldstone fireplace. Barn and outbuildings. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 y A1 wICl\ly (M-25) — OTHER PROPERTIES — seating approx. 60. Call for details! ‘excluding sale items Tuesday-Friday 2-8 p.m. S a tu rd a y N oon-8 p.m. (M-27) ‘Thornapple Lake *3 bedrooms ‘Dining room, large living room, den ‘Great contract terms Dennis Smith-852-9191 WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD VACANT PARCELS — SOME ALREADY PERKED! BUY NOW & BE READY TO BUILD IN THE SPRING! Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 6 Gavel tradition handed down at Maple Valley High Schools by Mark LaRose Byron E. Hollenbeck from the Class of 1894, the oldest graduate of Vermontviille High School, accepts the resurrected gavel from the senior-class president of the last graduating class, Jim Zellers, in 1963. For Sale FOR SALE: 4 piece family Provincial House Hastings ...has opening for two full time licensed nurses and can use several part time licensed persons. PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS is a one hundred and fourteen bed facility. Medi­ care certified, where there are many op­ portunities to use your professional skills. Our patients range in age from fifty to one hundred and three years old and have a variety of diagnosis which require special skills. We do I.V. Therapy, tube feedings, catheter care. Physical, Speach and Occupational Therapy. THERE ARE NO LAY OFFS or "green" time. Benefits available. Contact: Elden Vanderbrook, Personnel Coordinator at 945-9564 and get an appointment for a tour and interview, room furniture, good condition, $100. 517/852-9667, Dorothy McMillen.________________ FOR SALE: Quilts, wall hang­ ings, pillows, etc. 6075 W. Vermontville Hwy._________ KATHY’S CARPETS: Plushes, sculptures, commer­ cials, grass, Berba, Saxonys, shags, shot piles, also many styles and sizes in stock. Special orders. Price at $1.00 a square yard and up.Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 2:30pm. 2154 Gun Lake Road (M-37) Hastings 948-8334._________ ' KATHY’S SALVAGE CARPET will be closing December 19th. Reopening January 10,1989. Merry Christ­ mas & Happy New Year! LAST CHANCE: Walnut meats, approx, lib. $4.852-1866 NEW CRAZY QUILTS: afghans, cross stitch pillows, nice for wedding gifts. 517/852-9057. With the recent transfer of an old hand-made gavel from the family of the Elbert Carpenters to student council president Angela Smith, a tradition has been resurrected and passed on at Maple Valley High School. The finely-crafted gavel began its career as a symbol of local leadership in the 1940s when the graduating senior class president at Vermont­ ville High School handed it down to his successor during graduation ceremonies. During that period of its history, each graduating class added a bow with the class colors and date on it. Dorothy Carpenter, who brought the gavel to the high school last week, said the gavel made its last appearance on a chilly, mosquito-filled night under the lights on the baseball field in 1963. At that time, the last graduating class of the old Vermontville High School decided to present the wooden symbol of leadership to the oldest VHS alumni. Byron Hallenbeck, who graduated with the class of 1894, ac­ cepted the tradition-filled gavel. After contacting the high school and looking for an ap­ propriate use for the old gavel, Hallenbeck’s family, the Carpenters, decided to pass it on to the student council. This decision was based largely on the fact that the stu- With the passing of this old gavel from Dorothy Carpenter to student council president Angela Smith, a tradition is resurrected at Maple Valley High School. dent council has been so sup­ portive of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation, which benefits the students directly. In addition, it was decided to renew the tradition at the consolidated Maple Valley High School because the scholarship has become an ef­ fective tool in the pursuit of higher education for Maple Valley students because ofthe generosity of both Vermont­ ville and Nashville residents. Another factor contributing to the unique history of the gavel is that it was made by GIRL, born Dec. 7 to Kim Bernard Allen, a teacher at Jarrard and Michael Dunham VHS who later became the in Naples, Italy. The baby’s superintendent of the old name is Erin Colleen. Kim is Nashville High School. However ancient the gavel the daughter of Jan Jarrard of may seem to be to the student Nashville. council, there are still a It's a girl! number of people in the area who will readily recognize this mantel of leadership. Among them are Dick Ew­ ing, who graduated from VHS in 1963 and currently sits on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Others who will recall hav­ ing seen the old hammer of authority and who presently have children in Maple Valley schools include past school board member Paula Hokanson Cole, Maplewood teacher Elizabeth King, Dale Collier, Chris Brumm and Mary Holliwell Lehman. The student council is plan­ ning an appropriate use and ceremony for the symbolic gavel and welcomes any addi­ tional information on its tradi­ tional use and the history associated with it. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all those who remembered me with beautiful cards and gifts for my 93rd birthday. Dessa (Hecker) Handel • WANTED: Elec, fan • Taxidermy Mounts • Tents * Sleeping Bags • • • Good Used Appliances • Color TV’s • VCR’s • C.B.’s • American • • Made Tools * Used Furniture • Antique Dressers. • •• BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473 • 209 N. Main St., Nashville, Michigan * CARD OF THANKSI From the Family of Ken Hansbarger. Dear Friends, How do we begin to say thank you? Each thoughtful deed, whether it be a contribution to Travis’ Trust Fund, cards, food $ brought to our family, or your comforting words and compan­ ionship will never be forgotten. &m A special thank you also to Koops Funeral Chapel, » Vermontville Bible Church, and Pastor Al Dietzel for knowing just the right things to do to make A this time a little bit easier. We will not only remember this as a time of great loss, but also as a time rich in friendship and love. Jerry & Anna Lou Hansbarger Mike & Tricia Hansbarger Doug & Kathy Hansbarger l New Year’s Eve Dance ( THANK YOU V.F.W. POST 8260, NASHVILLE, Ml § $7.00 Person • 9:00 p.m. to ? Get Your Reservations EARLY Call ... 852-9260 or 945-3747 M Music by PARTY DOWN p 5L Nail • Tanning • Tonning i? Thank you to the merchants I Center I for their support and donations for the Maple Valley Football shirts: 5 1-517 852 0940 • Nashville From Vermontville: Vermontville Hardware, Ken’s Standard, Sav-Way Grocery, Buy a Christmas Gift Independent Bank, JJ’s Party Certificate of at least Store. $40 and receive ... jSt From Olivet: J)?X Affolder and Associates, Inc. 1 Free Moisturizer Absolutely FREE, Zfr From Nashville: A Gift for giving. Hickory Electric, Country One for her, one Ifor him, Mom, Kettle, Good Time Pizza, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Charlie’s South Friend or Dad. End, Eaton Federal, Hastings City Bank, Power’s Service, Mace, Nashville Hardware, Hometown Lumber, Kent Oil, Must purchase by Musser’s Service, Carl’s Super­ December 17, 1988 market, Inc., Otie’s Lounge, Maple Leaf Florist. Special thanks to Jack Pearl’s Sports Shop from Battle Creek. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 7 Maple Valley students win awards at state livestock show Organizers of the 57th an­ nual West Michigan Livestock Show say 249 students from nine schools, including Maple Valley, turned out to try their hand at judging and showing animals Dec. 2 and 3 at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auc­ tion barns. “There were about 100 more than last year,” said Lakewood Future Farmers of America Advisor Ron Stevens, who-coordinated the juding events. The event is sponsored by the West Michigan Sale and Show Association and has been held in Lake Odessa for a number of years, Stevens said. Students divided into teams for group judging competition on Friday, followed by the in­ dividual contestants. Their aim was to match as closely as possible the scores of professional judges, who had previously evaluated the four classes of animals — sheep, finish steers, prospect steers and swine. After the scores were tallied and compared by the Lakewood High School com­ puter programming classes, headed by Paul Quigley, Tina Lovett of Caledonia High School was named the grand champion trophy winner in the senior individual division. The reserve champion was Rita Barrett of Lakewood, while Steve Cook of Maple Valley was third and Ken Douglas of Caledonia was fourth. In the junior division in­ dividual competition, Brian Guikema of Fremont was first, followed by Gary Strong of Fremont in second, Karrie Durm was third, Tom Kruger of Maple Valley was fourth and Kim Thompson of Maple Valley was fifth. In the senior team competi­ tion, taking first place was a Laingsburg team, while se­ cond was clinched by Hopkins. Belding took third, Fremont was fourth, and Maple Valley was fifth. Lakewood finished eighth in the team competition. A special traveling trophy has been established in the memory of Dale Wetzel of near Vermontville, and was Students, including Kim Thompson of Nashville, center, are shown judging the prospect steers. Christmas Cantata planned at local church 11 KEitt 4IIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIH . I ■ «r,»x3'aiiepjj| ■m'^aniBS I iUM'IMi ItaiteiHfe I ihmhuiiiiihiiiih A Christmas Cantata, “The Beginning of Christmas,” by Nursing Home Insurance For Folks Age 50-84 Can pay up to $130 a day. Charles Towler, will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at die Nashville Methodist Church. The church’s chancel choir will perform the cantata. The public is welcome to at­ tend the event. FFA students competing at the recent West Michigan Livestock Show evaluate the swine class at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction barns. (Maple Valley News photo by Shelly Sulser) given to the Laingsburg team. the four species. Wetzel was on the board of The Champion showman WMLS for many years, and for the West Michigan devoted a lot of time, en­ Livestock Show was Joe thusiasm and money to keep Mater of Nashville, a Maple this show going, said Stevens. Valley High School student. “In his memory, this trophy Also on Saturday, two is awarded to the senior FFA Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High judging team that wins at School boys clinched grand WMLS. The school, the year, and reserve champion honors and each of the four team during the swine show. Jeff members’ names will be Cook’s animal took the top engraved on this plaque,” spot and Jack Cripe was Stevens noted. “This trophy reserve. Their hogs were pur­ is a gift of the Wetzel chased in the auction held family.” later that day by Freeport In the junior division, the Elevator and Maple Valley grand champion team was Implement, respectively. from Hopkins, while Fremont Cook also had the grand was second, Laingsburg was champion pen of hogs, which third, Cedar Springs was included the individual grand fourth, Maple Valley was fifth champion animal. All but the and Lakewood took sixth grand champion was sold to place. Buchanan Farmer’s Credit The showmanship Union. sweepstakes was between Phil Autumn Mead from Bowman, Joe Mater and Cris- Lakewood took the prize for ty Braje. Each person had to having the reserve champion show one animal of each of pen ofhogs. Her pen was pur- Pastor of the Nashville United Methodist Church is the Rev. Ron Brooks. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! chased by Keefer Farms and American Bean and Grain. In the sheep show, Marla Braje had the grand champion individual. It was purchased by Buchanan Farmers Credit Union. The reserve champion in­ dividual lamb was shown by Ken Burns, and was purchas­ ed by Mud Creek Farms in Woodland. Marla Braje had the cham­ pion pen of lambs as well, and Ken Burns also clinched the reserve pen prize. His pen was purchased by the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction. Jake Weinbert had the grand champion steer, pur­ chased by the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction. And Kelly Bosworth had the reserve champion steer, pur­ chased by the Michigan Livestock Exchange. In all 38 hogs, 22 lambs and five steers were sold, Stevens said. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 MirS;; Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR . . 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Dec. 24Community Candlelight Service ■ First Congrega­ Very nicely remodeled farm house with oak cupboards, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, 1 % baths, 2 car garage, paved road, between Hastings & Nashville. Call Sandy. (CH-284) ON * 1% ACRES - $18,700! BELLEVUE SCHOOLS -3 bedroom 2 story, 2-3 bedroom home on Sherman St., priced to "sell" (N-275) home, 30x32 garage, hip roof barn, plus pole barn. Call Don. (CH-267) GOOD FAMILY NASHVILLE HOME • tional Church, Vermontville, 7:00 p.m. Jdn. 3 School and Adult Education classes resume. $58,000 FOR SMALL FARM ■ 20 Jan. 10 Senior Citizen Youth Forum - Maple Valley Jr-Srl k School Library, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. J Ky7o have your event publicized call... Maple Valleyi ^F-^BnkvCommunity Education • 852-9275. BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY an IC >t"lnniifUm 3862 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 ACRES, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOW $32,0001! PRICE REDUCED!! NASHVILLE - MODULAR HOME - CHARLOTTE - CLOSE TO WEY­ "Almost new", has 3 bed­ rooms & 2 baths, one car garage, on village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) MOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2 story, 3 bedroom home, on nice large lot. Mature shade, 2 car garage. (CHAR-288) JUST LISTED • (2) 5-ACRE PARCELS 18 ACRES (APPROX.) JUST INSIDE - Rolling terrain, good build­ ing sites, Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-297) NASHVILLE VILLAGE LIMITS - Par­ 5 ACRES WITH THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) 15 ACRES SEEDED TO ALFALFA Blacktop road, natural gas is available, north of Vermont­ ville, has been perked. OverJooks "countryside view". (VL-279) tially wooded, well & septic. (VL-256) at edge of village. Blacktop road. Possi­ ble land contract terms. Call "Doc" Overholt. (VL-296) 1 ACRE PARCEL GO HUNTING ON YOUR OWN PROP­ 24 acres with creek bordering the whole back side & partially wooded. Property has been "perked". 11 acres is alfalfa. Land contract terms. (VL-291) ERTY! Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 rooms, 2 story house with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. (F-278) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ■ with pond and woods, great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on black top road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) AS YOUR “LOCAL” LISTING" “MULTIPLE REAL ESTATE OFFICE we can offer greater exposure for your property thru other realtors who are Barry-Eaton "Multilist" participants. A �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 13. 1988 Page 8 (fiffwi® Richard and Chris Singer stopped in the Nashville council chambers Saturday to give Santa Claus their Christmas lists. :in i u i ima Kathy Mace welcomes you to guess how many spools of thread are in the basket and to win a $20 gift certificate at Kathy's Variety & Crafts. Guess how many names Dave Mace has on his com­ puter and win a Speak-Easy Speakerphone and an AM/FM Radio from Mace Pharmacy. Nashville Christmas spirit kicks into high gear Continued from front page Judy Quantrell asks you to guess how many pieces of macaroni are in the bag to win a Turkey at The Country Kettle. BUFFERIN LJ TABLETS OR CAPLETS 100’s TRIAMINIC FLEX SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 169 AODISC 277 8 a fi children,” Hoffman said. -An assortment ofprizes are waiting to be won at nine Nashville businesses taking part in the annual Holiday Count Contest, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Starting today, anyone who would liketo participate can stop in atone of the nine stores and guess how many items are in each featured container. No purchase is necessary. The contest ends Dec. 20, so guesses should be sent in soon. The person whose guess is closest to the actual number of items in the containers will win the prize designated by 4 oz. — Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Co.: Win a $20 gift certificate if you guess the number of chain links in the jar. — Michigan Entertainment Center: You can win a digital clock if you can guess how many feet of cable are on the spool. — The Country Kettle: Win a turkey by guessing how many pieces of macaroni are in the bag. — Kathy’s Variety & Crafts: Guess how many spools are in the basket and win a $20 gift certificate. — Mar-Jay Collectibles: A $10 gift certificate can be had for correctly guessing how many antique curtain rings are in the jar. — Nashville Hardware: Guess the number of BB’s in the jar and take home a Warner Power Sprayer. PERCOGESIC 266 .277 DM.............. 233 Cold Syrup... Expectorant. 15 OZ. MYLANTA II DEEP HEAT LIQUID 12 OZ. RUB 1.25 OZ. AOSEPT 8 oz. the merchant. Ties will be decided by an in-store drawing. The following businesses are participating in the contest: — Maple Valley Standard: Correctly guessing the amount of popcorn in one Christmas stocking and the amount of tokens in another from the Car Wash earns the speculator two eight-packs of pop and $10 worth of tokens. — Mace Pharmacy: Guess how many names Dave Mace has on his computer and win a Speak-easy Speakerphone and an AM/FM Radio. — Good Time Pizza: Guess how many fireballs are in the jar and win a 16-inch pizza. Mentholatum MENTHOLATUM OINTMENT ARIHRITIS . MUSCLE PAIN 359 369 Send the Very Best Only a Hallmark Card can say "You deserve the best!" Choose your Christmas greetings from our assortment of boxed designs in traditional to contemporary style. Send the best ... send Hallmark. ATTEND THE COLLEGE IN YOUR COMMUNITY... Lansing Community College Classes Scheduled at: Handcraft Humidifier Model 240 Cool Vapor 1’/5 gal. -4 099 Reg. $21.80............... sale sale I O ——=-—£3777^ gp., j J.,. — — fMACEPHARMACY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 819 Malw St.r M«i»hv|||e pN> 852-0845 Whister Mist Autrasomic Humidifier Reg. $41.58 ........ OQvRJ99 Lakewood High School Maple Valley High School Enrollment Dates: Lakewood High School* January 4 — 6-7 p.m. Maple Valley High School • January 4 — 6-7 p.m. For a list of classes, offered, see the Lansing Community College Winter Schedule, available at the enrollment sites Winter term classes begin on Jan. 6. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Quality Education And Training For The Future Established 1957 An equal opportunity, affirmative action college �Kari Hart and Tracy DeGroot of Good Time Pizza welcome you to guess how many fireballs are in the jar and win a 16" pizza. Guess how many chain links are in the jar and Jerry Gray of Nashville Auto & Farm Supply will present you with a $20 gift certificate. The last thing you need now is a problem with your claims service. Have you ever waited for a claims check? And waited? And waited? Maybe you should learn about the “no problem” people from Auto-Owners. They take pride in their fast, fair claims service. What’s their secret? It’s their common sense approach. They know having a claim isn’t one of life’s pleasures, so they try to make it a bit more tolerable for you. Maybe that’s why almost all of Auto-Owners policyholders are satisfied with their claims service. Check out their fame-to-claims yourself. See your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent. Stop in at Maple Valley Standard, guess how the amount of popcorn in one Christmas stocking and the amount of tokens in another from the Car Wash and win two 8-packs of pop and $10 worth of tokens. GIFT IDEA ... S Q E 2.b Unlimited TANNING PACKAGES are still available for Gift Certificates from now until Christmas. HAIR • TANNING • TONING 157 South Main Vermontville Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 Thelma Christopher Betty Pierce John Warren Mary Hecker The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (S17) 852-9680 �MosfariMe Tvetdor Oocoff^bf 13 The maple 198t — Fape W Maple Valley FFA visits national convention The Maple Valiev Future Farmers of America represented by Kevin Rockwell. Steve Bowen. Scott Reid. Wilson Ashlev. Jeff Butler. Gan Gillean and ad­ visor Gordon Swinson attend ed the recent national convention. This year's theme at the na­ tional convention was •• Agriculture’s Leading Edge.” The members' first stop was at the Moor Mans Feed Research and Development They visited their feeder pro duction area first and then went out to the farm test sights The chapter members then stopped al the St. Louis Arch Mople Volley FFA members first stop on their trip to the notionol convention wot Moor Mons Feed Reseorch ond Development. The members ore (from left) Kevin Rockwell. Scott Reid. John Vincent. Wilson Ashley. Gory Gilleon, Jeff Butler ond Stove Bowen. There they looked through the museum and the Arch itself. From there, the next stop was the Meramec Caverns hideout of Jesse James The convention wi the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 15, 1988, 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville. PURPOSE: Jack Quantrell has requested a special use permit to use property at 319 Reed Street as a multi-family dwell­ ing. The property is presently zoned R-1. Ron Bracy Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Tuesday, Dec. 13 •Salad, •Chili/crackcrs, •Sloppy joes, green beans, pears, peanut butler salad bar. Wednesday, Dec.14 •Salad. •Hamburger. •Cheeseburger, french fries, fruit cocktail. Thursday, Dec. 15 •Salad, •Pizza, •Tuna sdw.. com. apple, no salad bar. RCA. NUMBER ONE WITH THE TOUGHEST CRITICS IN THE WORLD nc/i nc/i Model EO0305OM 9” Diagonal AC/DC Color TV RCA AC/DC Color TV Easily portable take along Color TV 2 way AC/DC operation Signal Seek electronic tuning On screen multi-color tuning bar Hi-Con w picture tube s255"“ Itc/l Model CC300 Friday, Dec. 16 •Salad. •Hot dogs, * Peanut butter sdw., french fries, cherry sauce. •Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National Schoo) Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. next stop on the agenda There, the members attended public speaking contests, the “Stars Over America" con­ test. BOAC awards, and speakers such as the Secretary of Agriculture and Jerry C lower SA'hile there, the members attended the American Roy al Rodeo and Livestock Show While there, they saw the Nit­ ty Gntty Dirt Band Perform live. The members said local businesses and others helped in making this year's trip a success Mr. and Mrs. Bowen made a donation for a steak dinner al the Blue Ok Rcstaurani in Kansas City Cholesterol test offered in Lansing Wondering about your cholesterol level? The quickest, easiest way to find out how you score is available at Lansing Community Col­ lege, Friday, Dec. 16. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can get a tiny finger required. 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JoAnn’s sponsor’s are Lacks Inds., Boomtown Sound Shop. Nashville Hard* ware, Good Time Pizza. Carl’s Supermarket, Ray's Auto Wreck, Quality Pawn Shop, Whites Photography. Auto Value, Otics, Rita Pitts, Teresa Christensen, JoAnn Wild and Eugene Anderson. JoAnn. 11. attends Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville. She is in the fifth grade. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Andersen and Lonnie Jarman. for the Holidays ... GIFT CERTIFICATES Shampoo • Conditioner • Body Base Conditioner • Setting Gel Fish, tarter sauce, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, butter sdw. ...all make stocking staffers or teacher's gift. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Diana’s Place Chili, crackers, french fries, fruit salad, peanut butter sdw. — Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thorn apple Lake Rd. Thursday, Dec. 15 Macaroni and cheese, peas, raisins, tuna sdw. Pizza, peas, fruit jello, can­ dy cane. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Peggy and Gloria. 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Ron Bracy, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES End of Year Sale — 20% Off All Service What We Sell Computers 5’4 ” Drives • 3Vz” Drives • Hard Drives 25% Off All Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, Inc r Printers & Cables Why not upgrade your computer now with additional memory • a Hard Drive • OS-2 System 1039 4th Avenue • 374-8866 Don Steinbrecher OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m. ’til 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8-4 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville — Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 13, 1988 — Page 11 Dear Santa, How have you been. I have been sorta good. 1 will leave you some milk and cookies and Rudolph a carrot. See you soon. From Andrea Kreps I Love You and Mrs. Claus to I would like a baby doll, Care bare and flashlight. I want to wish a Merry Christmas. Rosemary Jarrard My name is Trisha and I’m four years old. I’ve tried to be a good girl this year. For Christmas I would like a new piano, some cool cloths like my aunt, Pizza Hut play food, a kitchen center, a little hop­ per, a crazy camera, a special blessing doll, that doctor thing and Amy sister doll. I love you Santa. Love Ya, Trisha P.S. - My Aunt Cindy wrote this. She would like a new car and a Chippendale. I’ll leave you some cookies and milk. Dear Santa Claus, Dear Old Santa, I have been good. Hope you have had a nice year. Could you come to my house first my mommy has to go to work early on Christmas Day. I would like for Christmas a Ken and Barbie, and doll fur­ niture, a Win, Lose or Draw game, some new clothes and a skirt, and som surprises. We will leave your best cookies for you. Love, Missy Ball I’ve tried to be a real good boy this year. For Christmas I would like an ABC board, a talking phone, railroad track, record player, and some new Hot Wheels cars. Ifyour cold when you get here just sit in our chair and warm up. We will leave milk and cookies on the table for you. Love, Kyle Kelley Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I would like these for Christmas Willow, cops, a mask, transformers, the real GI Joes. Love Mark Pincumbe age 6 I have been good. I am 5 yrs. old. I want a real, real pretty doll. I want a mom Bar­ bie and a kid Barbie. I want some crayons and 2 coloring books and some magic markers. From Aubrey BORNTRAGER’S 950-3.1 cu. in. $3O9.95 CARLTON SAW CHAIN 25% Off BAR & CHAIN OIL $2.75 gal. USED 16 HP RIDER with snow blade and mower deck. 6075 W. Vermontville Hwy. at comer of Bradley Rd. Dear Santa, For Christmas I wanta com­ puter, and Baby Grow and a puppy and a real artists kit and some surprises. Love Alexis My list for Christmas guitar, bull dozer, ironing board, crane, trailer, army gear. Please leave at Zachi house. Zachary Slag Dear Santa, I been good. I want a Barbie and I want some craynos. I am 6. 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Light or Dark. — 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte - Ph. 543-0733 . �The Mapie Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 Page 12 Lion shooters too much for Olivet Eagles in SMAA opener 76-53 Olivet ran into a red-hot shooting Maple Valley team and dropped its SMAA opener to the Lions, 76-53. Maple Valley hit a sizzling 58 percent (30-of-52) from the floor in upping its record to 2-2 overall. “It was the best team basketball we’ve played in several years,” noted Lion coach Jerry Reese. “And we look forward to more unselfish play like this.” Behind a combined 16 points from Shaun Thompson and Jason Hoefler, the Lions jumped to a 22-10 first quarter lead over the Eagles and never looked back. Maple Valley led 40-28 at the half and then took a com­ manding 60-39 lead after three periods. Thompson finished with an outstanding game, hitting 25 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and making three steals. Matt Forell chipped in 13 points, Bryant Filter and Barry Carpenter had 10. Though Olivet outrebound­ ed Maple Valley 37-33 and committed only five less tur­ novers, 23-18, Reese said the shooting was the difference in the game. Olivet hit only 42 percent (22-of-65) of from the floor while adding a meager 8-of-22 free throws. In addi­ tion to its 58 percent field goal percentage, the Lions added 13-of-19 free throws. The Lions lost to Portland 66-63 on Tuesday. Thompson lhad 20, Carpenter 18 and Forell 14 in that game. Lion frosh lose double over-time thriller The Maple Valley freshman­ was pleased with his team seboy’s basketball team opened cond half offensive work the season with a nail-biting along with their trapping in 66-64 double overtime loss at the half court defense. Rivest felt that his teams defensive Portland. .The team shot out of the play still needs major tuning locker room to start the third up and points to that aspect of quarter, outscoring Portland their game as his primary concern. 12-2, to take a 33-28 lead. Darrel Stine had a strong Leading the Lions’ attack were Chip Reese, Dayton game for the freshman Lions, scoring 20 points, and pulling Walker and Darrell Stine with 6 points apiece. Portland down 17 rebounds, 11 of worked its way back into the those on the offensive end. He lead to a 35-33 score, and from that point in the lead see­ sawed back and forth and end­ ed with a’52 deadlock at the end of the fourth quarter. The first overtime saw both teams have the opportunity to Area boys and girls between win the game, but the other the ages of 8-13 are being in­ team always fought back to tie vited to participate in the an­ the game. It ended a 58-58. The young Lions galliant ef­ nual Hoop Shoot, sponsored fort fell short in the second by Elks Lodge 1965 in overtime. Matt Morris hit a Hastings. The free event, which is a 10-foot jumpshot with 8 seconds left, to give Portland basketball free throw contest, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturthe final lead. Freshman coach Bill Rivest day, Dec. 17 at the Hastings also scored 6 of his teams’ 12 overtime points. Coach Rivest cited Dayton Walker and Tim Ferrier as having an excellent shooting night. The two com­ bined made 13 out of 18 for a 72 percent field goal percent. Rivest also praised Kirk Warner who came off the bench in the fourth quarter. Warner’s defensive play forc­ ed 6 Portland turnovers in the contest. Elks club plans boys and girls' hoop shoot Saturday Dec. 17 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORkI and rust repair Passed BodyShop Corner of 79 apd Ionia Road' VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN High School gymnasium. Prizes will be awarded' to local winners and separate competition will be held for boys and girls according to the following age brackets: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. All par­ ticipants must fit into those age brackets as of April 1, 1989. Participants are also :asked to wear tennis shoes. Local winners will have the opportunity to be in regional competition. And regional winners will be sent to a state contest. A spokesman for the Elks said the organization hopes more children from outside the Hastings area will par­ ticipate this year in addition to Hastings area boys and girls. — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Eaton County The Eaton County Alzheimers* group meets monthly PARTS & SERVICE • SAL^ECS R^EVCSICEE L • SERVICE • PARTS — We service all brands tfLpp Hance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral The Eaton County Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the second Wednes­ day of every month at 2 to 4 p.m. in the lower level of the Old Courthouse, located at 100 West Lawrence in Charlotte. Families and caregivers will discuss how to cope with those loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Free literature is available. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, call the Eaton County Senior Citizen office at 543-6075 or Maxine Lease at 663-4716. Maple Valley's Matt Forell (13) scores on a layup in Friday's win over Olivet. Lady Lions' cage teams recognized in the past season.” by Mark LaRose The 1988 Lions’ roster was The Maple Valley girls’ basketball teams and in­ filled by senior forward/guard dividual players were Lesley Dipert, senior point recognized for their guard Deanna Hagon, senior center Kristen Kraai, senior achievements on the court this season at an awards ceremony forward/center Karris True, junior point guard Angie last Wednesday night. ■.The varsity team had a suc­ Bahs, junior center Nicole cessful year that ended when Kipp, junior guard Heidi the Lions lost to Pennfield Reese, junior guard Holly 44-40 in the Class C district Spitzer, sophomore forward/center Tammy Ashley finals. The Lions closed their and senior manager Barry Carpenter. season with a record of 14 Hagon and True shared wins and 9 losses. honors as the team’s Most “I felt we had a fine season, “coach Jerry Reese told the Valuable Players and Ashley was recognized as the squad’s awards ceremony audience. “This team was appreciative Most Improved Player. Hagon was also named to of its individual players and very responsive to trying to the SMAA All-Conference accomplish everything asked first team, True was given a of it. They voluntarily gave of honorable mention from the SMAA and Dipert recieved a their time and effort to become better people and special mention. In citing the overall basketball players.” “I feel that their dedication achievements of his players, to practicing basketball will further add a certain self­ discipline to their lives,” he added. “Meaningful relation­ ships that will be lifetime memories were accumulated through their toil, sweat, tears and the many joyous moments Reese noted that the team members academically had a combined grade point average of 3.45. The junior varsity team also excelled on the court and in the classroom. The jayvees had a combined GPA of 3.52. The jayvee squad consisted of Emily Butler, Sheryl Finkler, Anna Goodrich, Janel Hansen, Lisa Long, Shannon McLaughlin, Kayli Orman, Jennifer Swartz and Tina Yost, all sophomores Goodrich was honored as the squad’s Most Valuable Player, Orman and Swartz shared the title of Most Im­ proved Player and Butler was given the Coach’s Award for Outstanding Performance on and off the court. The freshman team recognized Leigh Stine as its Most Improved Player and Janet Boldrey received that squad’s Coach’s Award. Coss WK Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL « SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM i • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipeiienced, Reliable & Reasonable 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte Do it yourself • 1 %" pipe 5' length.. Drive Couplings., Screens, Tanks 2 -5 ' Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 •270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �From Our Readers Little accident found a home To the editor: We would like to express appreciation to everyone who is also concerned about the welfare of the little 5-year-old pulled from the burning car Nov. 23. On Dec. 6 the day the paper ran the story of the wreck, Susan and I received a phone call from a relative who had gotton temporary custody of Rosylin (nickname: Rosie). He told me that there was another relative who also wanted custody ofher and that there was a hearing date set for Dec. 22 to decide who the permanent legal guardian would be. He didn’t tell me anything abdut the other people. But what he said about himself and his wife, sounds great. They have been married for 10 years. He works for the Bedford Fire Department and is on the ambulance crew. He said that they own their home and have plenty of room for Rosie. They have no other children, so he said there would be some adjusting to do. Rosie is going to school and had already got home before he called. He said she had got all As on the papers for the day. I believe she likes it where she is. The car accident gave her a broken arm and many bruises. But he said, she is doing great, considering. Susie and I have been bless­ ed with three great little children, and we also have a little Rosie in our gang (short for Amy Rose). She’s my lit­ tle 5-year-old. I try to treat them equally, but I would be lost without her. As much as I hope Rosie (Rosilyn) has found her new mommy and daddy. I hope they have found their little girl, someone to greet you after work, someone to pick you up when you are hurt. An accident changes lives, not only for those directly in­ volved, .but for those who know them. I lost my sister and a niece in a car accident a few years back. Because my wife and I have recently moved. There were some pictures left on the kit­ chen table. I came home early in the morning after some overtime hours. I think I was probably the only one awake on the whole block. I sat down to the table with a glass of milk and started looking through the stack of pictures when I came to the one of my sister and her daughter. I just sat there and cried. I still miss her and I know I always will. I believe when my sister died, I realized how fragile life really is. I hope this Rosie (Rosilyn) can have the security that all children need, the knowing that mom and dad are there, not only while she is growing but after she has grown, when she brings her own children over to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s. Thank you, Martin & Susan Dawson Nashville Vermontville Own a businessman to Land Contract? have heart surgery Continued from front page Immediate Cash Available CALL FREE 1-800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees. Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Eaton County Board of Commissioners has adopted Amendment DCA-11-88 which became effective on December 2, 1988 which amends the Eaton County Development Code in the following manner: To change from LA, Limited Agricultural to C, Commer­ cial the following described property: A parcel of land located in the W Vz of the NW of Section 31, T3N, R6W, Vermontville Township, Eaton County, Michigan described as: Commenc­ ing at the W 1A corner of said Section 31; thence N along Section line 874.19 ft. to the point of begin­ ning of this description, thence continuing N along the Section line 400.00 ft.; thence N 66° 01’ 27” E along the tangent of old and new Nashville Highway 330.95 ft.; thence S parallel with said Section line 539.74 ft.; thence W 300 ft. to the beginning. The land described contains 3.24 acres more or less. Copies of the Amendment are available for inspection or purchase at the Eaton County Planning Department, Room 108,1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Syrup Festival Association. Trowbridge is a Mason, a member ofthe Lions Club and a past member of the Square Dance Club. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and hunting. He said he came to Ver­ montville when he was 6 or 7 years old. “Vernon wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” Mary” said. “He loves the village and the people.” “He says he has the best friends and customers a man could want,” she added. “I think it’s a fine com­ munity. The people here have treated us very well over the years. They’re just great folks,” Trowbridge said. Bill Fox, a long time resi­ dent who served on the village council with Trowbridge, remarked that he has served the community with his business on Main Street and through other activities longer that anyone else in town. “I enjoyed and appreciated his leadership. Vern’s a reputable, conscientious and honest businessman, and I’m sure the villagers’ best wishes and prayers will be with him when he has his surgery,” Fox said. I < II DAV SPECIALJ The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 13 Former Nashville woman honored by antique trade by colleagues By Susan Hinckley knowledge of materials and the age of the articles. “My sister, Bernita Elder, and I lived in Detroit after we were married, so mother moved there also. She exhibited in the first shows in the Detroit area. After our children were grown, my sister and I followed mother and I am still operating my business in shows only.” Pauline. Bowman Work, a former local resident who graduated in Nashville’s Class of 1931, was honored recently at the Ann Arbor Antiques Market by colleagues, customers and friends. Mrs. Work resides in Farm­ ington Hills. In response to a question concerning the rarest item she had ever had, Mrs. Work said, “That is very hard to answer. I have had almost everything in the jewelry books at one time or another. I have had beautiful Georgian period parures, bracelets, brooches, etc. “In my speicalty of Vic­ torian jewelry, perhaps the rarest of all are small hinged balls that open to hold pierced earrings while being worn. These were to conceall rare gems from the public eye, and were removed for evening wear... “Pauline has been a very special friend and highly regarded antiques dealer for over 40 years, ’ ’ said Margaret Brasher, who was responsible for arranging the tribute to Mrs. Work. “She has always been involved with shows I have produced since the 1960s, adding special support, encouragement, knowledge and quality merchandise.” The Michigan Antique Trading Post, a trade paper, in its October issue published numerous letters and tributes to Mrs. Work, and at the Ann Arbor show on Oct. 16, friends each brought one long­ stemmed flower to add to a friendship bouquet for her. In the trade paper, Pauline, who specializes in Victorian jewelry, shared some recollections of her years in the antique business. Serving our country “We recently purchased a collection of rare hat pins and hat-pin holders. This started a learning experience for us. No matter how much you gain in knowledge, there is always something different to research and learn about, and there are very good reference books for the new dealer today. “In our hat-pin research, I learned that many years ago I did have one of the rarest of all hat pins, but was not aware “I was 15 years old when my mother, Della Bowman, opened an antique shop in Nashville. There were no reference books at that time, so we were really pioneers. Pricing was based on our Timothy H. Clay Sgt. Timothy H. Clay, whose wife, Tammy, is the daughter of Ronald C. and Betty Grider of 10512 Nashville Highway, Vermont­ ville, has re-enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, Ky., for four years. Clay is a tank turret repairer with the 801st Maintenance Battalion. Christinas STANLEY #6225 HP 700 ft/min. variable Speed DRILL x^zz. STANLEY 7’/«” , CIRCULAR CHAULK LINE SAW SEEL & CHALK $4495 Professional n WONDER BAR 10" MITRE 13” forged steel bar with two beveled nail slots. 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I sold it to some very hap­ py person, I presume.” Among the two pages of tributes to Mrs. Work published in the trade journal was a letter from her daughter, Jacki Work, who said she had learned from working with her mother that, “sharing your knowledge earns trust. Much time and research is spent on each piece ofjewelry; why not share it? Pass it on to future generations.” . Jacki is now in partnership with her mother, and Pauline’s granddaughter, Valerie, works for them. “Valerie’s sisters, Laura and Della, help out on occa­ sion also,” said Mrs. Work, in the published interview. “So we are four generations in the business we love.” $A79 #10-099 Handy Man FOLDING POCKET SAW CASH & CARRY Thru 12-: Thrifty MITRE BOX 2"X4" s-10" 15-333 HOMETOWN I LUMBER YARD 42-240 219 S. State Nashville 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 14 Castleton Township Board SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING December 6, 1988 — 7:40-10:30 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, N. Rasey and W. Wilson. Absent: L. Pixley. Treasurer's report showed: General Fund balance $69,021.89; Block Grant $23,944.29, Fire Voted $16,540.32, Ambulance Voted $40,389.87, Township Improvement $45,075.71, Perpetual Care #1 $216.82, #2 $26.09. Bills Approved: C.F.C............. L. Little........ V. DeLong... S. Bishop...... Cons. Pow.... Mi. Asses.... Asses Renew M. T.A........... Hast. Press... C. Spolstra... B. Barry......... R. Frolich..... ........ $99.74 ......... 71.00 ......... 71.00 ......... 92.27 ....... 106.51 ......... 35.00 ......... 50.00 ....... 240.00 ......... 41.53 ......... 41.00 ......... 71.00 ....... 395.83 F. Foley............ D. Sopjes.......... R. Heaton......... S. Stall.............. J. Cooley.......... Mich Bell........... Micro Science... Hast. Reminder. M.T.A. Housing M.V. News...... J. Brewer......... Postmaster....... J. Jarvie........... Village of N..... 156.41 .140.00 ...41.00 ..71.00 619.22 ..30.26 377.00 ..39.60 .128.76 ..15.14 ...35.00 .375.00 .494.00 ...15.68 Doubleday..... A. Yaudes..... Abs. Cleaning L Pixley........ J. Cooley....... C.F.C............... J. Jarvie......... ...... 343.61 ........ 63.00 ....... 150.00 ....... 446.21 ....... 130.79 ...... 315.91 ........ 42.25 H.C. Bank......................... 10.00 P. Rizor............................. 32.00 S. Bishop.......................... 76.00 St. of Mich........................ 85.25 H.C. Bank...................... 509.91 Hast. Off. Sup................ 111.67 Fire Voted Fund - $1330.00 Block Grants Bills: Hast. Office Sup. $10.17; M.V. News $9.80; Master Assoc. $2832.00; G.R. Off. Sup. $14.68; Cheryl Barth $1409.80; Hast. City Bank $648.40; Barry Co. Reg.Deeds $7.00. Correspondences read or reported regarding: Assessing, Bonding, DNR Permit, Zoning, M.T.A. Dec. meeting, Hastings School Tax collection and payments. "Thank You" to Sharon Bishop for her services as trustee. Motion for Supervisor Cooley to seek proposals from 3 or more appriasal companies to correct items listed in report L4026, Analysis State Tax Commission, election budget increased by $1000. Appointed William Wilson to the Recycle Board. Board members to be provided a copy of Managing the Modern Township, with updates. December purge of inactive voters completed with 2073 registered active voters. Theda M.V. Wilt Obituaries Edith M. Flannery LANSING Edith M. Flannery, 89, formerly of Nashville passed away Sunday, November 27,1988 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Flannery was bom on April 28, 1899 in Baltimore Township, Barry County the daughter of William and Ema (Stamm) Clemence. She was raised in Baltimore Township and attended Dowling schools. She was married to Henry Flannery on February 5, 1919 in Marshall. In 1921 she moved to Nashville from Dowling and had lived in Nashville 10 years before moving to Lansing. Mrs. Flannery was employ­ ed as a cook for the Pennock Hospital, (Striker House). She also cooked at a restaurant in 1 mile west of Nashville on M-79, Nashville PHONE 852-1709 HOLIDAY HOURS: 8 to 8 CLOSED SUNDAY MARNE Theda M.V. Wilt, 86, of Marne, and formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, December 7, 1988 at Birchwood Care Center in Marne. Mrs. Wilt was bom on April 13,1902, in Woodland Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Clara (Summ) Sears. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended rural schools there. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She later received her B.S. Degree from Michigan State University. She was married to Titus T. Wilt in 1924. They had lived in Hastings since 1963, moving to Marne in 1986. She taught school for over 40 years at North Jordan, Will­ man, Woodland, Holt, Niles, Sunfield, Coral, Crystal, Nash- ville, Vermontville, Battle Creek and St. Rose in Hast­ ings. She taught in lower grades, particularly in the first grade. She retired in 1973. She was a member ofthe Michigan and National Education Asso­ ciations, Retired Teachers Association and Sunfield United Brethren Church. HASTINGS Laura E. McPherson, 76, of 427 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, died Wednesday, December 7, 1988 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. McPherson was bom on October 11,1912, in Union City, the daughter ofAnsel and Nina (Baker) Eno. She came to Maple Grove Township of Barry County as a child. She attended Norton, Quail Trap, Mayo and McOmber Schools. She lived in Coldwater and Ann Arbor before moving to the Kalamo area of Eaton County in 1942. She came to Hastings in 1951. Her marriage to Loran Hollister ended in divorce. She was later married to Arthur McPherson on June 27, 1943, in Kalamo. She was employed at the Rags to Riches Boutique and Bible Book Store in Hastings from the fall of 1984 until the fall of 1987. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, a long time Bible School and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. McPherson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Dolores) (Hollister) Herman of Vermontville, Mrs. Richard (Reta) Leinaar of Delton and Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Edwards of Hastings; a son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Joyce McPherson of Lake City; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Arthur on Janu­ ary 18, 1988, while on a pilgrimage to Israel, where he is buried; a son, Gary McPher­ son in 1977; a sister Doris Sixberry; two brothers, Maur­ ice and Vance Eno and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, at Hope United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Nashville for many years and at the rest home in Nashville. She is survived by one daughter, Norabelle MacKenzie, Lansing; four grandsons; two great grandchildren; one sister, Vere Segur, Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1962; one son, Robert in 1977; one daughter, Millie in 1983; one grandson Jim in 1966; one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 1 at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Home, Nashville. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Fund Cancer Society or charity of ones choice. Laura E. McPherson Ountrp Mrs. Wilt is survived by a son, David E. Wilt of Spring Lake; a granddaughter, Dalynn Winchell and a great grand­ daughter, Candice Hector. Preceding her in death were her husband, Titus in 1963 and a brother Cleo Sears. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Theron Smith officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Business Services Call us for all your floral needs. FOR PROMPT EXPERT SERVICE and low rates call We do weddings, funerals and all occasion flowers. TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from ((EXprCSSiOnS 10 Years Experience Lee’s TV, Vermontville, 517/726-0100. cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 Help Wanted EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. M.V. Sixth graders make baskets Fifty fourth through sixth graders learned how to make baskets at a workshop last Wednesday after­ noon after school. The workshop was set up by Jan Mittelsteadt, Community Education representative, and Marci Matevich, elementary art teacher. It was held at Kellogg Elementary School. Shown here are (from left) Kelly Mengyn, Crystal Hubka, Justine Quick and Dalisa Cortwright. Margaret L. (Norton) Rowlader HASTINGS - Margaret L. (Norton) Rowlader, 68, of C-87 Culbert Drive, Hastings, died Tuesday, December 6, 1988 at her residence. Mrs. Rowlader was born on March 26, 1920 in Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Melva (Brink) Helsel. She was a life long residence of Barry County and attended Barry County Rural schools. She was married to Lorren Norton on September 12, 1938. He preceded her in death March 3, 1974. She then married Clarence (Dutch) Rowlader on March 26, 1986. She was employed 32 years at the Viking Corporation, retir­ ing in 1985. Mrs. Rowlader is survived by her husband, Dutch Rowlader; two daughters, Ella Mae Pierce and Jill Turner both of Hastings; two sons, Henry Norton of Hastings and Michael Norton of Carbondale, Colorado; eight grand­ children; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Helsel ofHillsdale and Harold Helsel of Jackson. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Steven Reid officicating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Area United Way or the American Cancer Society. Ethel L. Rodriguez GRAND HAVEN - Ethel L. Rodriguez, 80, of Grand Haven and formerly of Nash­ ville, died Sunday, December 11,1988 at Shore Haven Nurs- ft ing Home in Grand Haven. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Lansing Community college classes to be held at... MAPLE VALLEY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL winter Term • Begins Jan. 6,1989/; 11D Bus 223 Mgmt. Supervisory Development Wednesdays 6:10-9:00 p.m. \ SS 104 American Government, Thurs­ days, 6:10-10:00 p.m. \ REGISTRATION: Maple Valley Community/ Education Office, Jan. 4, 1989 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. P i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 15 Village of Nashville MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING &N)ui ? ss ‘^iNa --'E *» 3-M. ® Butitaifen November 10, 1988 TeReguarMeetngo The Regular Meeting of teNas the Nashville veV Village age Cou ouncil was held November 10, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:05 p.m. Present were: John Hughes Forrest Burd, Sue VanDerske, Carl Tobias, Larry Filter, Raymond Hinckley. Absent: Ted Spoelstra. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Vanderske, supported by Burd to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of the October 27, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. The list of bills were presented and motion by Filter supoprted by Burd to allow the November Billls as listed, except for the $197.61 bill from Halsen, and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Hank Felder was present and on behalf of the Nashville Muzzle Loaders asked permission to once again use Village property for their convention to be held the weekend of September 24, 1989. Motion by Hinckley supported by Burd to allow the Nashville Muzzle Loaders to use Village property for their con­ vention to be held the weekend of September 24, 1989. All ayes. Motion carried. A Department of Public Works report for the month of October was submitted by Supt. Leon Frith. A Police report for the month of October was sub­ mitted by Officer Koetje. Motion by Tobias supported by Hinckley to appoint Susan Norris to the Planning Commission. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Filter supported by Tobias to appoint Larry Decker to the Lakeview Cemetery Board. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias supported by Burd to have Treasurer reinvest Sewer O & M Bond that is due on November 19, 1988 for 12 months. All ayes. Motion carried. Trustee Tobias indicated he felt the 35mph speed limit signs that were recently placed on Sherman Street are too small. After some discussion it was agreed that larger signs be posted. Motion by Hinckley supported by Filter to send Ran­ dy Betts to the Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater Personnel training course. All ayes. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by VanDerske supported by Burd to allow the Chamber of Commerce to use the Council Chambers December 10 for a photo session when San­ ta comes to visit our Village. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding flooding area for ice skating. ENTER TED SPOELSTRA Motion by Filter supported by Spoelstra to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk pffe tMXSEPH ixK fi'itaft ■frfr. hdtaB DECEMBER 1988 BILLS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Michigan Bell............. 52.26 Consumers Power Co 40.51 Consumers Power Co... 135.17 Municipal Health Services .1,839.83 American Bankers Life..174.45 Hastings City Bank. ..45.00 Jackson Nat’l. Life.. 902.56 Maple Valley News .59.50 Arrow Uniform........ ...13.45 Hometown Lumber Yard30.85. POLICE Arrow Uniform.......... ...16.65 Nashville Hardware.. ... 8.49 Powers Shell Service. ..44.00 Michigan Bell............. ..31.54 Consumers Power Co ..35.35 Radio Shack................. 114.95 Kent Oil Co.................. 424.58 Communications Specialists ...............................................9.80 685.36 $3,293.58 PARKS Hometown Lumber Yard..5.94 GARAGE Arrow Uniform............... 26.36 Consumers Power Co...144.88 Purity................................. 13.95 EQUIPMENT Nashville Hardware.. 18.83 Powers Shell Service ..7.00 Nashville Farm & Auto.. 168.48 Kent Oil Co........................ 22.95 Sweepster........................ 312.46 Maple Valley Implement.89.34 Wheeler's Marine Service ........................................... 25.90 185.19 644.96 Vermontville Hardware Did you know that... Vermontville Hardware Accepts VISA and MASTERCARD? HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Closed Saturday, December 24 Closed Sunday, December 25 Closed Saturday, December 31 Closed Sunday, January 1 "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Senrice" NOTE: We will be closing Sundays starting Dec. 25 _____ thru March._______ 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml LOCALLY ADMINISTERED STREETS Consumers Power Co.l ,152.88 WATER Michigan Bell.................. 126.46 Consumers Power Co...481.85 U.S. Postmaster............... 70.68 American Water Works Assoc. ... 59.00 Continental Linen Service ...28.80 Graphic Controls..... ...19.10 Municipal Supply Co ..214.72 Miss Dig..................... .... 31.39 The Premarc Corp... ... 30.34 Haviland.................... .... 53.60 Hometown Lumber Yard..2.90 1,118.84 SEWER Consumers Power Co...823.87 U.S. Postmaster... ... 3.18 Sybron Chemicals 186.60 Hach 137.00 Graphic Controls.. 215.15 Continental Linen Service ..28.80 Miss Dig..................... ..3] .39 Gerrard & Company 313.79 1,739.78 MAJOR/LOCAL Municipal Supply Co 283.62 Lakeland Asphalt Corp. 135.00 American Public Works Assoc. ...........................................115.00 Continental Linen Service 28.80 Miss Dig 62.77 DAVE ACKETT 625.19 TOTAL DECEMBER BILLS ..................................... $9,451.72 M.V. student gets outstanding citizenship award from D.A.R. Maple Valley High School senior Amy Cooley has been selected as that school’s win­ ner this year of the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Outstanding Citizenship. She and other award win­ ners from other high schools were honored at a recent meeting of the area DAR chapter at the Marshall Governor’s Mansion. Maple Valley counselor Ward Rooks said the criteria for receiving the award were that the student must be the male or female who best demonstrates the qualities of patriotism, citizenship, leadership and the ability to accept responsibility. “Amy was selected because she has a strong sense of responsibility, has a pleasant personality, exhibits a quiet but strong type of leadership and has been involved in a lot of school activities.” Cooley was given a cer­ tificate, a pin and a member­ ship card by the DAR. “I was very happy to be given this honor,” Cooley said. “Although it wasn’t a re­ quirement, I can trace my ancestry back to someone who fought in the American Revolution,” she added. Cooley has consistently been on the honor roll. She CLEARANCE SALE l — Holiday Special — 1987 YUCO Deluxe REDUCED 4 cyl., 4 spd., sunroof, AM/FM cassette, only 26,000 miles ... 1986 BUICK LeSabre coupe V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, 1 owner, clean. REDUCED *1000........................... ONLY *7450 1986 PONTIAC 6000 Stationwgn. V-6, auto., p.b., p.s., air, AM/FM, , 1 owner, very nice. REDUCED *1000...................... ONLY *5950 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM REDUCED *1000........................... ONLY *5950 1986 chevy Cavalier Z24 V-6, 4 spd, p.s., p.b., air, 1 owner, stereo cass. REDUCED *500............................. ONLY *6250 1985 DODGE Omni 4 Dr. 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM, cruise REDUCED *500............................. ONLY *5450 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4 Dr. Senior Amy Cooley has a 3.74 grade point average and is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society. She is also a cheerleader, the president of Students Against Drunk Driving, senior class vice president, a member of the Quiz Bowl team, an English tutor and a member of the Pilrim Fellowship at the First Con­ gregational Church of Vermontville. Cooley has been accepted and will attend Michigan State University next fall. She plans to major in secondary education. 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., 1 owner, very clean REDUCED *500 ........................ NOW *5950 1985 DELTA 88 Royal Last of the rear drive, auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt, cruise, rear defrost....... 1985 Chevette 4 cyl., 4 spd., AM/FM REDUCED *500............................. ONLY 1983 chevy celebrity 4 Dr. V-6, auto., p.s:, p.b., air *7450 *2250 S&C9fl3EUfl REDUCED *1000....................... ONLY 1982 Cutlass Supreme 2 Dr. V-6, auto., p.b., p.s., stereo/cass. &!f3U REDUCED *1000 ..............................ONLY 1981 Thunderbird V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., air. I33U REDUCED TO SELL...................... ONLY 1980 Cutlass Supreme Brougham V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., low mi., sharp car. COOP*4W &33U REDUCED *1000...................... ONLY — TRUCKS — Maple Valley Schools 1988-89 School Calendar Christmas Recess begins - End of School Day - Friday, Dec. 16. School Resumes - Tuesday, Jan. 3. End of First Semester - School in a.m. only - Friday, Jan. 20. Records - 1:00/3:00 p.m. Second Semester Begins - Monday, Jan. 23 No School - President’s Day - possible make-up day - Monday, Feb. 20 End of Fourth Marking Period - Friday, March 3. 1986 CHEVY Heavy Duty % Ton PU 4x4, 350 V-8, 400 turbo, auto., air, tilt, fiberglass cap. $<I6Ufl r3O3 WUQ REDUCED *500.................... ONLY 1986 GMC % Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., 1 owner, low mi.' REDUCED *700 ............................... ONLY 1985 CHEVY 1 Ton 1 ton cab and chassis, 6.2 liter diesel engine, auto., p.s., p.b., 10,000 G.V.W. REDUCED *500............................. ONLY S *I9/ *IvE3 fUl 1984 chevy Heavy Duty Silverado In-service - school in a.m. only - Thursday, March 9 In-service - 1:00/3:00 p.m. V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt, cruise Parent/Teacher Conferences - school in a.m. only - Friday, March 10. Conferences - 1:00/3:00 p.m. V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., extra clean.................................. ONLY No School - possible make-up day - Friday, March 17. 4 cyl., 4 spd., with utility cap Good Friday - no school - possible make-up day - Friday, March 24. Spring Recess Begins - At End of School Day - Friday, March 31. School Resumes - Monday, April 10. End of Fifth Marking Period - Friday, April 21. Memorial Day - no school - Monday, May 29. Last Day of School - school in a.m. only - Friday, June 9. Records - 1:00/3:00 p.m. Possible make-up days: February 20, March 17, March 24, Good Friday - half day possible. The revised calendar includes school resuming after the Christmas recess on Tuesday, Jan. 3. School is scheduled to be in session on Friday, Feb. 17. If it is necessary to add addi­ tional days to meet the full requirements for receiving full state aid, said days shall be added beginning Monday, June 12, 1989. tWK £C3FUR REDUCED *1000........................ONLY O33U 1983 chevy % Ton Pickup 1983 CHEVY S-10 Pickup 3 ^ 93 1 0 S E O E f l CN3F 4/P3FwR REDUCED *500............................. ONLY 1980 CHEVY Vz Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p.b., p.s., 1 owner, low mileage .......................... $9XQ3E 3Ufl — WE BUY USED CARS — MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone — 517-852-1910 Hastings Area Call — 852-1910 �The Maple Valley N6ws. Nashville, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 — Page 16 say ^vvith^scissorsj DOUBLE COUPONS! EVERY WEDNESDAY I "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us” DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER l limited li it d to t Mfgs. Mfg . coupon p off 50' or less l i value in l and d | Good Tuesday, December 13 th thru Sat., Dec. 17 th 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. •­ — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — FREE X r weekly Meat Giveaway I Henry House Boneless Beef and Pork Hams See Meat Counter Display for ' Complete 1 Details '-Jv Shurfresh Self-Basting Quarter Hams From Chuck Ground Beef Combo Roast Whole or Half r Boneless Chuck Roast Turkeys 16 to 26 While they last | Sweet, Juicy, Seedless Calif. Navel Idaho Baking Potatoes Oranges 4-lbs CHeelaerrtys f o r1 Yoder Yellow or White Popcorn GROCERY 10-lbss Fresh 2 2ib5 Hershey’s Milk Choc. DAIRY & FROZEN Shurfine Deep Dish db db fk tAES Kisses*!*® fgjitday^^Pantiiners Party Mints 79* Shurfresh 1-lb. Kotex Thin or Yams Maxi Pads Margarine 49* $2691 Baked Beans .,99^ Kleenex Facial i Marshmallows Cookies Tissues 20 59* oz. 89* $4■19 Cheese Huggies Disposable Hugos Oysters $4H 49 Diapers * 1 ■* H Corn Syrup ss. $10" Al Q Locreme Topping 79* 3 Sweet Pickles* I*® Oranges iX.. 3 $409 Hash Browns C Tfl fid 59RW* £ Pepper Rings’ll Pineapple Cafe Mexico 4M R xn 79 * 4^UW Mushrooms ^.<19* ffh dh A Cherries . $409 Bread _______ 89* Register to win a r DURACELL~BAfTERIES 1 Powdered Sugar * 1 FREE HAM & SpriteCfeCfeC with all the trimmings for your liter + dep................... mR aw $1Moff: 2Coke family's Christmas Dinner. Kotex Lightdays Longs Kraft Butter or 5^=^=^----------Pre-priced $1.39 20-ct. "F ■ ■ Sugary Sam Soft Margarine 40-oz. Pre­ priced $2.99 Kraft raft Mini or Colored 175 Ct. Choc., Choc. Chip, Choc. Chip, Peanut Butter or Sugar Pillsbury Pre­ priced 99° Kraft Polar Whole or Smoked Karo 16-oz. Light 3 Diamonds Mandarin ‘ ■■ $4 1 9 Mild Cheddar Med. Cheddar Mild Colby 8-oz. Vlasic Gherkins or Okray tXei.l-a.-sJiU d j Vlasic Mild Banana 3 Diamonds Chunk, Crushed or Sliced Pickles 4.85 to 9.5 oz. 3 Diamonds Pieces & Stems Shurfine Maraschino d9k M9S v 24-oz. Soft ’n Good Wfe A Beef Bean Burrada Chilito Beef Taco Barquito . BURRADA 2 2-lb. Domino Lt. Brown or Multi Pack Batteries i । 1 i • Limit one coupon and $10.00 purchase. II • Excludina alcohol and tohanrn nrn. I Drawing to be held Fri., -• Dec. 23rd at 10 a.m. Need not be present to win. Look for details in � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/802/MapleValleyNews_1988-12-20.pdf 76f672f2df93bc4b88c8162fa8a58edd PDF Text Text I **"•* 8£04C wt tONUIVH ■MUM m Hastings Publ c Library 121 S. Church Hastings, HI. 4 8 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 117 - No. 20 — Tuesday, December 20. 1988 Vietnam vets present POW-MIA flag to M.V. School Board by Mark LaRose Members of Maple Valley Chapter 329 of the Vietnam Veterans of America presented a POW-MIA flag to the Maple Valley Board of Education at its regular meeting last Monday. The flag has white lettering and reads, “POW-MIA, you are not forgotten.” It also has the silhouette of a soldier with a guard tower in the background and a strand of barbed wire against a field of black. Before presenting the flag to the board, chapter president Charles Woodbury said there are still 77 Michigan men listed as missing in action. “One Vermontville man (Ellis Austin) is among those men,” he told the board. “Ellis Austin joined the United States Navy as an enlisted man and worked his way up through the ranks and became a chief petty officer. The he went to officer training school and became a pilot,” Woodbury said. “He had attained the rank of lieutenant commander The president of the Maple Valley chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Charles Woodbury, presents school board president Bill Flower with a POW-MIA flag. Also pictured are school superinten­ dent Carroll Wolffe, high school principal Larry Lenz and VVA secretary Bill Martin. when he was shot down over Vietnam, which automatically gave him the rank of full com­ mander,” he added. “Ellis Austin of Vermont­ ville is still listed as missing in action.” In November the govern­ ment of Vietnam returned the remains of 27 American ser­ vicemen, and last Thursday a U.S. military team flew to Vietnam to receive the re­ mains of 38 men believed to Superintendent Carroll Wolffe, school board president Bill Flower and high school principal Larry Lenz stand by as Vietnam veterans Charles Woodbury, Bill Martin, David Kellogg and Bryan Rockford display the POW-MIA flag they presented to the Maple Valley school board last Monday. be missing Americans in the largest exchange since the Vietnam War ended, a report in the Lansing State Journal said. During a ceremony at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, the Vietnamese also turned over information on 12 other cases ofAmericans listed as missing in action, said Lt. Col. Continued on page 5 Letter denounces action of board member Ron Bracy Quantrells* request fails to gain Nashville zoning request by Mark LaRose The Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday night heard two requests from property owners in the village. One was approved, while the other failed because ofa lack of enough supporting votes. The failed request was from Jack and Judy Quantrell, who asked to use a home zoned single-family residential as a multiple-family dwelling. Ap­ proved was a request for a special use permit from Susan Shaw, who wanted to operate a small retail business out of her home. After questioning Shaw at great length about the details and dimensions of her proper­ ty and home at 416 Durkee St., the board passed a motion granting her a variance and special use permit. Shaw plans to sell herbs from an already existing enclosed porch. In granting the permit, the board added the stipulations that no structure related to the herb business be constructed and that no advertising not in compliance with R-l regula­ tions be used. Next on the agenda was the Quantrells’ request for a variance to allow their proper­ ty at 319 Reed St. to be used as a two-family dwelling. The property is currently zoned R-l residential, for use as a single-family dwelling; The Quantrells, of Charlotte, own several Nashville properties. They also own and operate The Country Kettle Cafe on Main Steet. The property in question has been used as a two-family dwelling for 20 years, but it lost its “grandfather clause” when it sat empty for a year, Jack Quantrell told the board. “There isn’t even a stair­ way to the upper floor inside the home any more,” he added. “It has fallen in to disrepair, and we plan to renovate it. The interior needs to be remodeled, it needs rewiring, and the roof and porch need attention,” Quantrell pointed out. Board member Ron Bracy, after examing the paperwork, the Quantrells submitted, moved to table the appeal pen­ ding the presentation of the proper measurements of the lot and an accurate scale drawing of the structure. “I think a reasonable at­ tempt has been made at a scale drawing, but even with a more accurate one, there are other considerations, such as trees and fences. I suggest we adjourn and go look at the pro­ perty,” zoning administrator Tom Taylor interjected. “No it isn’t (a reasonable Continued on page 2 Maple Grove youth, 9, hurt in rifle accident Nine-year-old. Mark Arp thony Lingoes of Maple Grove Township was wound­ ed in the abdomen when a .22-caliber rifle dischared Fri­ day evening. A spokesperson from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department said Lingoes was in an upstairs bedroom that he shares with a brother at their home on Lawrence Road when the rifle fell- and discharged the bullet. Lingoes was transported to Pennock Hospital by the Hastings Ambulance squad. A spokesperson there said the boy is in satisfactory condition. The incident is under in­ vestigation by the sheriff’s department. Brumm resigns school board seat by Mark LaRose Citing growing business concerns, school board trustee Jerry Brumm tendered his resignation to the Maple Valley Board of Education last Monday. “After much deliberation, I have decided to resign from the Board of Education effec­ tive Dec. 31, 1988,” Brumm said in a letter to board presi­ dent Bill Flower. “As you know, our new business is growing rapidly, and I have chosen to devote my time ex­ clusively to the Great Nor­ thern Longbow Company and related concerns. I would hope that my decision is time­ ly and that it won’t create any hardship for the Board or staff. I wish you all smooth operation and cooperation.” The board passed a motion to accept Brumm’s resignation. • “I picked this time because there are no really big pro­ blems facing the schools or the board,” Brumm said in a recent interview. “As you know, the board has had some difficulties over the last couple of years with the recall and Schug episode, and that’s why I ran for the school board,” he added. “But as serious as those problems were, I think they were totally mishandled and blown out of proportion in the Maple Valley News.” “The paper took things out of context, got its information from unreliable sources and failed to research the material properly,” Brumm said. “But that’s all behind us now; I helped to see those pro­ blems through, and now I'm going to devote my time to the interests of the Great Nor­ thern Longbow Company,” he said. “The only big thing I’m go­ ing to miss is the selection ofa new school superintendent.” “The board is just getting to where it’s a fun job, and I think it’s working together to provide the best education for the kids the district can manage financially,” Brumm pointed out. “But the business is grow­ ing rapidly. Our bows are selling worldwide,” he said. The 5-year-old Great Nor­ thern Longbow Company is co-owned by Brumm and Rick Shepard. The company makes longbows, a bushbow and a “ghost” recurve. The bushbow is a shorter Jerry Brumm examines one of the recurve bows made at his Nashville business, the Great Northern Longbow Company. Brumm cited growing business concerns as his reason for resigning from the Maple Valley Board of Education Continued on page 2 last week. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 20, 1988 — Page 2 Quantrells' request fails to gain Nashville zoning approval Cogjtnued from front page Bracy .-.aid. Because it is a comer lot, zoning requirements consider the property to have two fronts. Bracy questioned whether there was ample clearance on both fronts to allow for the variance. “Probably no house in Nashville meets that front yard requirement,” Taylor said. “Were you planning to get serious about fixing this place up?” board member Carol Dwyer asked. “Yes, I’ve only been waiting for this meeting to get a variance, so I can give a contractor, who has the time to do the work now, the go ahead,” Quantrell replied. This was followed by a long discussion about measurements, whether or not a property owner pays taxes to the middle of the street and village plats and plat maps. “Will there be adequate parking on the property for two families?” Bracy asked. “Yes, there is room for parking on both sides,” Quantrell replied. “There has to be on­ premise parking for two cars per family,” board chairman Carl Tobias said. “Were you hoping to get a definite answer tonite?” Taylcr asked. “Yes, the place needs fix­ ing, and I’d like to have the variance, so I can put this guy to work,” Quantrell replied. “There is a motion to table before the board that we have to vote on,” Bracy pointed out. Dwyer, Tobias, Gaylord Gray and Forrest Burd voted down the motion. Bracy sup­ ported it. Board member Jeannie Steortz was absent. “I still have a problem with issuing a variance if there is going to be a land use like parking on a street right-ofway,” Tobias said. “I think we have to go to the plat maps,” he added. “Can’t we get the answers now just by going over there and making some quick measurements?” “Or can’t we call Leon (Frith) and get the plat maps from the DPW?” Dwyer asked. esfii/e for the rDayscAtiead “GIFT CERTIFICATES” The Village Hair Port 470 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Call for appointment 726-0257 Mens • Womens • Childrens “There doesn’t seem to be enough room on the Middle Street front for adequate park­ ing,” Bracy said. “We need a better descrip­ tion of lot 11,” he added. “That’s the only legal description of lot 11 we have,” Quantrell said. “You’d have to go to the Barry County office to get another legal description of that lot,” Taylor said. “There isn’t any yard with the property; it’s all used for parking,” Judy Quantrell interjected. “Are you sure of the lot lines?” Bracy asked. “Yes,” Jack Quantrell replied. “Well my opinion is the same as that of the planning committee—that we shouldn’t grant this variance,” Bracy said. “The recommendation of the planning committee is a blanket no variances for twofamily dwellings in areas zon­ ed R-l?” Dwyer asked. Bracy replied affirmatively. “Doesn’t anyone know how they want to vote on this ap­ peal? I’d rather see it tabled than voted down right now,” Dwyer said. The village president, John Hughes, was sitting in the audience. “If it will help any, I’ll run home and get my keys and go next door and get the plat map; it’ll be the same as Leon’s,” he said. The board agreed to recess while Hughes retrieved the plat map. During the recess, Gray said he had to leave, citing health reasons and a need for oxygen. This left only four board members to vote on any motion. After examining the map and some more discussion, Burd entered a motion to ap- prove the variance appeal with the stipulation that off-street parking be provided. Burd, Dwyer and Tobias voted to approve the zoning variance, but Bracy voted it down. A board must have at least four votes to approve any motion. Rather than going through the whole process again, Dwyer moved to reconsider the appeal at the board's Jan. 20 meeting. The motion passed. . The zoning board also received and read a copy of a letter from the Nashville Bap­ tist Church that was sent to the village council. It follows, in its entirety: “Dear Council Members: “We are writing in regard to Mr. Ron Bracy of the Zon­ ing Board. We feel he misuses his position and authority and makes a mockery of our village’s motto: ‘The Friendly Village.’ “We have endeavored through all the harassment, etc... endured during the pav­ ing of our parking lot, to maintain a Christian attitude. We feel we have done everything possible to comply with both village and state regulations, as well as main­ taining good relations with our neighbors, even though we note that other churches in the village have not been required to comply with the same stringent regulations. “However, the incident with Mr. Bracy last Sunday morning was definitely the ‘last straw.’ Because of the fact we were expecting and, in fact did have, a larger than usual attendance Sunday mor­ ning, we parked our church van on the vacant lot we own next to Mr. Bracy’s house. Apparently because they did not find parking spaces, four other vehicles parked on the lot. We have informed our people not to park on this lot and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time it has occurred since pav­ ing our lot. Mr. Bracy, however, took it upon himself to come into our church after the service had started at 11:05 a.m. and demanded to see Roger Adams, who was not available. Our head usher, Mr. Erwin, escorted Mr. Bracy outside where he pro­ ceeded to demand that the vehicles be moved immediate­ ly, even though our service was in progress. “We consider such behavior both harassing and uncalled for. We request that you consider the fact that when an officer of the village acts in such a manner, it reflects on the entire village. Perhaps you need to ask yourselves if this is the image you wish portrayed of the Village of Nashville. “We fervently hope you will attend to this matter in a satisfactory manner, as we do not wish to take legal action, except as a last resort.” The letter was signed by Nashville Baptist Church Board Chairman Kenneth Burkett. “As far as I’m concerned Ron was acting for Ron Bracy not for the Zoning Board of Appeals in any way,” Tobias said. “At no time did I demand, I asked to see Roger,” Bracy said before a motion to ad­ journ was passed. When contacted after the meeting, Quantrell said he believes the reason Bracy voted against his appeal was because he had asked Steve Priddy to do the contracting work on the house and Priddy had been involved in an inci­ dent at the Baptist Church the Sunday following the incident' mentioned in the letter. “Last Sunday Bracy took his pick-up truck and blocked the main drive into our park­ ing lot, so people couldn’t come in for services. And he said he wasn’t moving until the van and bus were removed from the other lot we own,” the Rev. Lester DeGroot said Continued on page 3 Brumm resigns school board seat How do you get premium home­ owner’s insurance at a discount? t ‘ No problem Auto-Owners Homeowner Policy discounts do just that. There are a number ofpremium discounts you might qualify for, and they could reduce your costs by as much as 40 percent! Get broad homeowners coverage, from a reputable source— at the price you want. Just ask your “no problem” Auto­ Owners agent about homeowner’s discounts. It’s no problem with Auto-Owners. Rick Shepard and Jerry Brumm, co-owners of the Great Northern Longbow Company of Nashville, take a break in their shop. Linda s Country Woodworks Christmas Open House Continued from front page bow designed for hunting from trees and heavy cover. The “ghost” is a full­ working recurve bow, whose “style hints of the past.” The bows are exclusively made-to-order and hand­ crafted from red elm and osage orange. “We just took an order from the only archery dealer in Brussels, Belgium, but most of our business comes from the New England states and Canada,” Brumm said. 10% OFF ALL ITEMS Mon.-Tues.-Fri. 12-8 p.m. M-79 Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Lite Home Car Business Tk&No PrdjPe/mPeopllg;’ Shirts Ornaments 11309 KALAMO HWY. NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Cloveraaie raa or Kalamo Follow Signs The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. vluto-Owners Insurance C* Sweat Linda Friddle Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Handcrafted Items Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 0311852-1716 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. • 4 p.m. �\S mV ' ;h sjq s\\ W c tk N A?» ?J? S.Sfc h. k^Vc h. k^V k^ <**v X1 \l ^v\l‘bX, bX, iCSN i C SN k» l l Y Y k» ‘‘»» £** y k.sTy ksTy S S& •>>. i*"S? •>. '2hh* kfejw kfj iJX '« &Ss **« JJS *** =*1^* *nlS ‘n* • h*l’i»S><> ‘*hi> »< (*‘S S1 ’’Mau The Maple Valley News, Nashvillle, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 3 CAA planning 1989 Walk for Warmth event As the cold weather settles in. the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan begins its planning for or thee 1989 “Walk for Warmth.” The date for the event has been set for Saturday, Feb. 11. Walks will take place in all four counties (Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph Counties) of the CAA service areas. This will be the fourth an­ nual “Walk for Warmth” sponsored by the CAA. The walk raises money to help low-income people with heatrelated emergencies when no other assistance is available. Money is raised through par­ ticipant walkers garnering pledges or contributions from corporations, service clubs, churches and individuals. The walk orginally was started in Albion in 1982 by Tim Kurtz, then director of the CAA's Albion Action Center. Tim walked 24 hours one day a year, in the coldest part of winter to dramatize the plight of poor people who are often faced with heating bills, which are more than they can pay on limited budgets. Last year, the four-county Walk for Warmth raised $28,464 and helped more than 165 families. Volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in walk­ ing, giving a donation or volunteering to help plan for this event, may contact Dorothy Clements at the Community Action Agency, Barry County office at 948-4884 or write Community Action Agency, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Quantrells' request fails to gain OK continued from page 2 when asked about the latter incident. “When Roger Adams went to move the bus after our ser­ vice, there was ink on the seat, which ruined the seat, his pants and the seat of his car, but we can’t say for sure who put it there,” he added. Judy Quantrell was less than pleased with the board’s ac­ tion as well. “I’m tired of this. Bracy came into our restaurant a month ago and told me not to spend too much money fixing this place up because we pro­ bably wouldn’t get a variance,” she said. “I was so mad after the meeting, I told my husband to sell all of our Nashville property.” “We did get a variance on a house on Washington that was rented out when it was nothing more than a shack, and we put $20,000 into it to make it a de­ cent place to live,” she said. “The people of Nashville who patronize our restaurant and rent our homes support us, and we try to put something backpnU} the com­ munity this way,” she added. “I can’t believe that the village president has allowed this sort of thing to go on to the extent it has,” Quantrell said. “I know he has no control over an individual’s actions, but to let someone like Mr. Bracy serve on the zoning board is absolutely unacceptable.” Several sources who asked to remain anonymous said that Hughes has asked for Bracy’s resignation, but when asked to comment on the matter, Hughes said he had “no comment.” TIDINGS £ We hope the holidays find you well and happy, peaceful and content. Have a wonderful Christmas season. i ITIRPLE VRLILE Y new® fl .. .a local paper of today! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville Tuesday December 20 1988 — Page 4 -t $ Memories of the past... The bakery never took a holiday! baked and are aging in 50-lb. vacation from school often Crisco tins. The Christmas hop the bobs (sleighs) and ride cookies are being made and a mile out of town, then catch 100 lbs. of raw peanuts are a ride on the way back with sizzling in a sap pan, roasting another farmer, sleds trailing in the back of the oven. behind. Bera's hardware store The Christmas candy, both on Main Street has a large plain and filled, has been assortment of skis and Flexidelivered to us in wooden ble Flyer sleds out front; pails. The raspberry or peanut Glasgow’s hardware has a filled candies are very tasty, selection of guns and traps in and the chocolate cremes are the window. Ed Kane’s pharmacy has an delicious. The north window of the electric train running in its bakery has been stocked with window. It is bigger than the Mary Lee boxed candy, well 0-gauge trains of today. I have advertised and a good seller. never seen another set like it. We are in good shape for (I wonder if he perhaps bought it for his son, Christmas. The smell of roasting Leonard.) Inside Von Furniss’ drug peanuts almost overpowers the aroma of meat (half rolled store is an assortment of toys, pork and beef) roasting in a but the envy of all the boys is large 2x4 foot sap pan. The an electric steam engine gravy will be just as great as operating in the front window. the meat, cooked slowly in the The glass pane is smeared bakery oven. where a good many small It has been snowing most of noses have been pressed the day, and the sidewalk out against it. watching, front has had to be cleaned off fascinated by the action. (The three times already. Now and toy cost $12, two weeks' pay then a horse with cutter jogs in those Depression-era days.) Seth Zemer has a large down Main Street, bells on the rig giving a nice sound to the assortment of B.B. guns, but air. Farmers in horsehide all I can do is look, for my coats are driving their teams mother never was in favor of and sleighs, going to the guns. In retrospect. I am again elevator on South Main Street I must not forget Floyd back in the old bakery on or bringing veal calves or Evert's meat market. You can Main Street. The fruitcakes, hogs to the shipping associa­ smell the smoked hams three both light and dark, have been tion yards nearby. Kids on doors away. The north wall of the store, with its iron racks, is filled solid with homesmoked hams and bacon, the owner’s initials cut into them. I recall the sawdust on the floor, a large veal calf hang­ ing from a ceiling hook, the tins of oysters that were affor­ dable then (but which may be out of reach for today’s work­ ing man). It is too bad that kids now do not have an opportunity to see a real old-fashioned meat market. And now comes Christmas Day. Since midnight the old Triumph bread mixer has been churning out bread and sweet dough. Fancy bread and Parkerhouse rolls must be baked before the influx of roasting pans filled with Businesses up and down Nashville's Main Street enchickens, ducks, some geese joyed a frenzy of activity during the Christmas season, and a few turkeys. There is in the days remembered by Howard Belson. That was the job of stuffing these with the era of hometown shopping, before improved sage, onion and celery. By eight o’clock in the mor­ roads tempted local residents with autos to drive to ning Wenger’s meat market nearby cities. This early 1900s scene shows an has brought in a huge porker. unusually deserted Main Street, with the bakery at He is placed on his knees in a left (white awning, with sign extending outward). sap pan, a thick paste of rye The following article, written hy the late Howard Kelson, was one of the last he submit­ ted earlier this year for publication in this column. At that time it was decided that this piece would be held until the Christmas season. Howard's widow. Ruth Kelson of Hastings, has graciously consented to allow us to go ahead with those plans. in early 1988, a series of Kelson's reminiscences of his boyhood days in Nashville ap­ peared in this column. His writings recalled the village in the 1920s and '30s when his parents. Elmer and Gladys Kelson, owned and operated a bakery-cafe on Main Street in the location now commonly known as the former Thornap­ ple General Store. Howard, a 1934 graduate of Nashville High School, and the other Kelson children helped out in the family business. Today's story gives us a glimpse of activity there and in other local stores at this busy holiday season some 60 years ago. 4 Christmas (Sifts Everyone can give some gift at my prices. I have them from 5 cents up as high as you care to gO—real gifts, the kind that will last for years to come. ...... 69cUp 69c and Up 20c andUp 49c $1.25 25c and Up $1.49 and Up $1.49 and Up $18.00 49c Up $15.35 A REAL CLOCK .......................... A REAL WATCH JACK KNIVES ................. ... A REAL HAIR CLIPPER FOR AIR RIFLE............................ FLASHLIGHTS ................ ELECTRIC FLAT IRO IRONS ELECTRIC HEATERS ELECTRIC CARPET SWEEPER ELEGANTEARTHEN TEA-POT RADIO, A GOOD ONE ............. Just see it—You will buy it! Pyrex Ware, 1-2 Off! SLEDS AND SKIS GO AT YOUR PRICE. 32 PIECE DINNER SET ................................. $3.79 See this set—It’s a beauty. SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN, NEW ......... A REAL VELOCIPEDE ................................ WASH BOARDS ............................................ ......... $4.75 ......... .. $1. $..79 25c and Up CIRCULATING HEATERS, YOUR PRICE. GAS RANGES, YOUR PRICE. EVERYTHING IN ELECTRICAL GOODS. We show everything in QIS1IIES and KITCHEN WARE. Just run through a real stock and get real prices. The stock is here and must go; no fooling—we will.name the price to take them. Seth I. Zemer BUY A HIGHER QUALITY FOR LESS MONEY; IT PAYS J Seth I. Zemer's hardware, young Howard Belson admired a large assortment of B.B. guns stocked at Christmas time, but all he could do was look, for his mother "was never in favor of guns." Zemer's, located on the northeast corner of Main and Maple intersection, listed a wide range of holiday gifts in this Dec. 15, 1932, Nashville News ad. An air rifle, such as young Howard longed for, sold for $1.25. flour and salt is plastered all over him, and he is shoved in­ to the back of the oven. The rest is history. He is sealed and steamed in his own juices. By noon the mingled aroma of sage, onion and roasting meat begins to have an effect on one’s stomach, but there is still much to do. By one o’clock most of the orders of baked goods and roasted meat have been picked up. But before we can have our own smell, I must deliver a Christmas dinner to the minister’s home, a large market basket full, and I must not drop the quart jar of gravy, which is wrapped in newspaper to keep it hot. This also helps warm my hands. After this is delivered, we are free to enjoy our dinner, and then spend the rest of the day cleaning up the store. There is no Christmas vaca­ tion for us! The bakery ovens produced not only traditional baked goods for the Yuletide, but were also used to roast raw peanuts and to cook holiday meats for takeout orders. There was no Christmas Vacation for the Belson children, who helped out at the family store. This early bakery scene is unidentified but is believed to be local. VFW, Auxiliary announce donation Post No. 8260 of the Nashville VFW have donated to the Community Basket Fund a check for $81.75 from bingo specials for November. Donations from the VFW General fund of $25 each were made to the Am Vets, the DAV, and to the National Home for the Children’s Christmas Party. VFW Ladies Auxiliary also donated a check for $147.25 to Nashville Christmas Baskets from their bingo specials for November. Hospital Chairman Alberta Lewis and President Victoria Banks recently visited the VA Hospital in Battle Creek with a $100 donation of games and puzzles. The Ladies Auxiliary also donated a check for $560 to purchase a TV for the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. The Auxiliary gave a dona­ tion for the remodeling of the bathroom at Camp Trotter Children’s camp. Service men and women of members each were sent a $25 check each by the Auxiliary for their Christmas. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 5 Vietnam vets present POW-MIA flag to School Board Continued from front page Thomas Boyd, Boyd a spokesman for the U.S. Pacific Command. The remains were flown to Honolulu, where the Army Identification Laboratory will determine whether they belong to any of the 1,747 American MIAs. “To my knowledge, none of the remains returned in November belonged to Michigan men,” Woodbury said. “We feel the Vietnamese are making these efforts because people are remember­ ing the MIA issue, and it’s putting pressure on them,” he told the board. “Some of us veterans believe there are still living MIAs being held against their will in southeast Asia,” he added. “Although our government’s official policy says otherwise, we will assume some of them are alive until we have the remains of a full accounting from the countries and governments involved.” In presenting the flag to the board, Woodbury said, “We want to keep this issue before the people, and hopefully this reminder will help us to secure a full accounting of all ourMIAs. MIAs” our The Maple Valley veterans group will raise the Vietnam POW-MIA flag at the high school as soon as the lanyards on the flagpole can be made to accommodate the banner. In other school board business last week: — The board passed a mo­ tion to purchase two school bus chassis from Capitol City International Truck Inc. The 65-passenger vehicle’s chassis will cost $23,250, minus a $450 discount for timely payment, and the 48-passenger bus will cost $24596 minus the same , , discount. The board also received bids from three firms for the two bus bodies, but it tabled a decision until next month, when maintenance supervisor Gerald Aldrich is expected to have a report on the dif­ ferences and quality of the vehicles under consideration. — The board approved a secondary probationary con­ tract for Kellogg Elementary School teacher Theresa Maurer. — The board received two bids on the school district’s 1972 Ford Van. Susan Kay Lea entered a bid of $105, and Kevin Stewart bid $100. The board accepted Lea’s higher bid. — The Facilities and Equipment Committee gave another report on school facility needs. — A motion was passed to have district maintenance per­ sonnel subdivide a big kindergarten classroom at the Fuller Street school. Principal Nancy Potter sub­ mitted plans and an estimated cost of $644.77. There will be an additional expense for rewiring. Mace Pharmacy HOMETOWN I 219 N. Main Street l| NASHVILLE LUMBER YARD "TT 852-0882 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices BEST Trowbridge Service Jack & Judy’s ' 1 / Country Kettle Cafe OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. 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So celebrate on Christmas day That great event, which once again Reminds us one and all to pray For peace on earth, good will to men. —Gloria Nowak GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE EMMANUEL Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule:. > Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday ...... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship... 11 a.m. Evening Service ..6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.............. ........ 6:45 Prayer Meeting.. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH BROKER RES. (517) 726-0637 117 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE Monday thru Friday 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. School........... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.............. 11 a.m. P.M. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. 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State St. Monday thru Saturday HOME COOKING AT ITS nly lehnt's ilonr for < lirixl 11 s|i irrs Only one fife—will .won he prist 852-0845 HOURS: Potter told the board the new room was needed and would be used by the school social worker and psychologist. — The board passed a mo­ tion to dismiss school for the afternoon on Feb. 2, so school employees can attend an in­ service program that will be headed by speaker James Kern. — The board passed a mo­ tion to accept the resignation of member Jerry Brumm. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School. .10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service........ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday; A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................ 7 REV. THOMAS VOYLES 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. ( 616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) . FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 6 M.V. bands, choirs ring in Christmas with annual concert by Mark LaRose Five Maple Valley -bands and two choirs joined together at the high school last Sunday to ring in the holiday season with the annual Christmas concert. The musicians were directed by high school band director Dennis Vandenhoef, and the choirs were led by Carol Kersten. The gym was packed when the sixth-grade band members opened the concert with their rendition of ‘‘Jingle Bells.” This 48-member ensemble is made up of students from Nashville and Vermontville. I hey came together in their first public performance and performed “Go Tell Aunt Rhodie,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Next was the seventh-grade band..y In their first year as a unit, this group of 37 played the “New Westminster March,” ‘‘Christmas Tidings” and concluded with Director Dennis Vanderhoef leads the High School Band in their rendition of 'What Child is This.' Band Booster President Don Rasey present band director Dennis Vanderhoef, his wife Jill and their daughters Kristin and Sarah with a Christmas present. “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.” Before the 37-member eighth-grade band took the stage, Vanderhoef said that at this level citizenship is stress­ ed, as well as music. Their program consisted of “The Christmas Suite,” a medley of songs including “O Come, O Come Immanuel,” “Willie Play the Drum” and “Christmas Bells,” which was followed by ‘‘A Choir director Carol Kersten leads the choir in their rendition of 'Sleigh Ride.* The three Christmas carols the eighth graders performed were “Away in a Manger,” “We Three Kings” and “O Come All Ye Faithful,” which included a trombone solo by Steve Hopkins. Led by Carol Kersten, the 23-member high school choir opened with “An Amy Grant Christmas.” The group’s next number, “Immanuel: The Savior is The band accompanies Stephanie Whitmore as she narrates the classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' for Maple Valley's youngsters. Tammy Mason and Brandy Stevens. The choir then offered wellreceived renditions of “Sleigh Ride” and “Santa Claus, San­ ta Claus.” The honors choir, 15 Amanda clarinet. Connor pipes cert this year. They performed “Carol of the Bells” and “We Need a Little Christmas,” Before the Maple Valley Community Band took up Continued on page 7 in on the contra-bass �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 7 Nashville man pleads guilty in connection with drug bust a guilty plea to a lesser charge of attempted manufacture of marijuana. In exchange, two more serious charges of delivery of marijuana and possession of marijuana will be dismissed by the pro­ secutor when Cousins is sentenced Feb. 1. The pro­ secutor also will recommend that Cousins receive no more In Memoriam than one year in the Barry IN MEMORIAM County Jail. In loving memory of William An anonymous tip led Barry A. Harmon (Bill) who passed County Sheriff’s deputies, away 1 year ago, December 15, Nashville Police and 1987. Michigan State Police to raid With Christmas just around the home at 7300 Hager Road the comer, I can’t help thinking on July 27. how much he was like Santa Authorities recovered mari­ Claus. juana with an estimated street His nose was like a half of a value of $240,000, plus an ir­ cherry, when he laughed his tummyjiggled like a bowl full of rigation system rigged up to jelly. His eyes sparkled with the water two plots located 100 very sight ofa smiling child. The and 150 yards behind the only difference was that he was Castleton Township home. Nine more plants in side the shorter, but what he lacked in inches he made up for it in his building plus dried marijuana heart He always gave of himself and expected nothing in return. If anybody, friend, family or even an acquaintance wanted anything he was always there with a kiss, a hug or even a listening ear. He loved everyone young and old. So everytime I see Santa Claus walking down the street or sitting in a chair, I will always see, My Grandpa. Sadly missed by his Family and Friends by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Nashville man arrested in July after authorities con­ fiscated 359 marijuana plants growing on his property pleaded guilty Monday to charges in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. Floyd Cousins, 28, offered The audience applauds the performance of the High School Band. their instruments, Vanderhoef welcomed people to join the group that meets weekly Thursday nights at the high school. Including a high school junior and senior citizens, this 24-member band entertained music lovers with perfor­ mances of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.” The high school band members then took their seats, and Band President Don Rasey presented Vandenhoef, his wife, Jill, and their daughters, Kirstin and Sara, with a Christmas gift. The well-rehearsed and talented 106-member high school band opened its perfor­ mance with a dramatic rendi­ tion of “What Child is This J’ The band next accompanied senior Stephanie Whitmore, as she provided the narration for “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” with a group of youngsters encircling her. The piece also included a : BINGO : MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ■ • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■J J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■*£* Beauty Shop For Sale NEW Crystal •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ • clarinet solo by Lynette Thompson. The ensemble closed with a house-rocking rendition of “Sleigh Ride.” Mitchell sings solo with the high school CRAZY QUILTS: afghans,' cross stitch pillows, nice for wedding gifts. 517/852-9057. bundled in bags. Deputy Sheriff Robert Abendroth said there was. evidence at the scene of a large harvest within the past month prior to the arrest. Cousins remains free on $5,000 bond. The July raid was the first major drug bust of 1988 in Barry County for Project HEMP (Help Eliminate Mari­ juana Planting). The program, initiated by the Michigan State Police, invites private citizens to report sightings of mari­ juana growing or other drug activity in their areas. Abendroth said the tipster was fairly specific in describ­ ing the house Cousins lived in, as well as the marijuana and fields nearby. The plots, hidden in a wooded area and a clearing behind the house, looked as if they had been cultivated previously, Abendroth said. 157 South Main Vermontville Phone 726-0330 choir. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events set Menu Wednesday, Dec. 21 Al? 0/ us at Maple Valley Real Estate with you a “Very Merry Christmas and a “Happy New Year in 1989! Roast beef Aujus, green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes, nutbread, margarine, cherry cheesecake, milk. Thursday, Dec. 22 Beef cubes with gravy, asparagus, cut corn, rice, jello, milk. Friday, Dec. 23 It’s always a pleasure to say, “Season’s best!” Diana’s Place Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. — Owner — Diana Kuempel Hours at your Convenience Tuesday, Dec. 27 852-9481 Salvage and surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3Va miles west of M-50 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Closed Sundays DRIED FRUIT Monday, Dec. 26 All sites closed. Sliced beef, peas and car­ rots, scalloped potatoes, wheat bread, sliced pears, milk. FARMER BOYS MARKET Mixed Baked scrod, scalloped tomatoes, natural cut potato, white bread, margarine, banana, milk. Events Wednesday, Dec. 21 Blood Pressure from 10:45 to 12. Hastings--Sing-a-long at 11. All sites: Christmas party, dessert potluck. Thursday, Dec. 22 OAT BRAN Nashville—Bingo, Also Fern Green, Christmas Music at 11:45. Hastings—Hosea Humphrey to sing at 11. Friday, Dec. 23 Nashville--Popcorn. Hastings—Popcorn. Monday, Dec. 26 All sites closed. lb PINEAPPLE RINGS Tuesday, Dec. 27 All sites closed. Business Services FOR PROMPT EXPERT SERVICE and low rates call Lee’s TV, Vermontville, 517/726-0100.______________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 • JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.Eves 726-0223 • DOC OVERHOLT........................... 852-1740 • DON STEINBRECHER.................. 852-1784 • WARREN TRAVOLI............. • RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST • HUBERT DENNIS................. .852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 MAPLE VALLEY REAL ESTATE 227 North Main Street — Nashville Phone 852-1915 or 852-1916 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 Page 8 Nashville kids see the ghosts of Christmas past at Charlton Park Teacher Claudette Holmburg helps students string popcorn. Charlton Park s Anna Anikariojas makes other decorations in the background. Darel Fuller blow dries his Christmas tree ornament. I Pioneer Susan Monroe welcomes the Fuller School kids to Charlton Park's Sixberry House. John Highlen stencils a Christmas card in the Lee School House. ^ *4*4*4 f f — Holiday Special — Thursday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only * Haircut . .. HIUOL2 iiuaae.. Hair Stylist for Men. Women & Children 11 N. Main, Nashville Candelight service planned for holiday in Vermontville r r00 S /1 "The Mirrors image" .jlmo 52-9192 ingers in the Bristol Inn tap room. X A Christmas Eve CandleAChristmasEveCandlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at First Congregational * *the t Church of Vermontville. The service will include *4*4* 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4* 4*4*4^ the traditional Lessons and Carols, with special music by the church choir. The local church also will have a special service at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. It's a girl! 'HOLIOAU HOURS Saturday, December 24 — CLOSED Monday, December 26 — CLOSED Saturday, December 31 — Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 2 — CLOSED HAPPYHOLIDA YS! GIRL, Lisa Marie Wood, born Dec. 9th to Dennis and Mary Wood of Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs., 19 inches. Proud grandparents are Louise Aldrich of Hastings, Darryl Aldrich of Big Rapids and Thomas and Bonnie Wood of Nashville. Vermontville Hardware — HOLIDAY HOURS — CLOSED: GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Note: We will be closed Sundays during Jan., Feb. & March We Wish Everyone a Safe & ----- ADULTS---LEARN TO READ Happy Holiday Season “Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service” Cail... Maple Valley Community Education Phone — 852-9275 Saturday, December 24 Sunday, December 25 Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1 726-1121 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for ALL IBM COMPATIBLES End of Year Sale — 20% Off All Computers 50” Drives • 3%” Drives • Hard Drives (fttp gunk Jjt HASTINGS • MIDDLEVILLE 25% Off All Printers & Cables 4 Why not upgrade your computer now with BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE r additional memory • a Hard Drive • OS-2 System Don Steinbrecher 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville — Over 30 Years Experience — Res. 852-1784 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 20, 1988 Men & Women’s GIFT SETS CARDS Boxed & Single Puzzle 100 to 2000 Piece to iftll* and CHRISTMAS WRAP SMALL APPLIANCES FILM& mW*; GLOVES, MITTENS & KNIT CAPS SlWl.t*11 FLASH Kathy s Variety & Crafts 207 N. Main. Nashville CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS TOYS - HOURS - MACE 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-0845 Poge �The Maple Valley News Nashville, Tuesday, December 20 1988 — Page 10 MAPLE VALLEY Z I Board of Education J REGULAR MEETING U ADMINISTRATION BLDG. — 7 P.M., DEC. 12. 1988 Present: Wm. Flower, R. Ewing, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff. Absent: J. Brumm, D. hawkins. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower. Attendance was taken which was listed as above. Administrators: N. Potter, L. Lenz, Wolff present. Absent: D. Doozan and E. Sampson. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Pino, supported by Stewart to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting of November 14, 1988. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. 3. Bills: Motion made by Viele, supported by Pino to approve the passing of the bills payable from general fund in the amount of $69,849,85. Ayes: All. Motion carried. (D. Doozan entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m.) 4. Payrolls: Motion made by Viele, supported by Pino to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: November 18..................... 147,104.09 144,728.24 December 2 ........................ Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Communications: Wm. Flower read a letter from J. Brumm, Secretary/M.V. Board of Education, dated December 7, 1988 requesting the Board accept his resignation as a member of the Board of Education effective December 31, 1988. This item will be acted upon later in the meeting. 6. Superintendent's Report: The superintendent's report was read by C. Wolff. Principal Lenz updated the Board on the progress of the school improvement program. 7. POW MIA Flag: Representatives from Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 329 (Vermontville) presented 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. the Board with a POW MIA flag in memory of the military personnel still missing from the Vietnam war. The flag will be flown at the Jr.-Sr. High School with pride. School Bus Bids: Wm. Flower opened the following bids for two school bus chasis and bus bodies: Chassis (Only one bid received) Capital City Interntl. 65 passenger....... $23,250 Air Brakes $ 1,256 Special Education Bus — 48 passenger..$24,596 ($425.00 discount if paid within 25 days each chassis) Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to accept the bid from Capital City International to purchase the 65 passenger chassis in the amount of $22,825.00. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins.’ Motion carried. Motion made by Viele, supported by Ewing to accept the bid from Capital City International and purchase the 48 passenger special educa­ tion chassis in the amount of $24,171. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Prices for the above chassis are less the $425.00 discount. School Bus Bodies: McFadden Corp. - 65 passenger........... $13,034 Special Education Bus - 54 passenger.... $15,581 Great Lakes Coach Sales-65 passenger.$15,357 48 psssenger................................................... No Bid Carpenter Bus Sales & Service 65 passenger $14,325 53 passenger $17,196 The school bus body bids were referred to Gerald Aldrich for review — Mr. Aldrich will report back at the January meeting. The two school bus chassis will be ordered. 1972 Ford Van: Two bids were opened for the 1972 Ford Van: Susan K. Lea............................................. $105.00 Kevin Stewart........................................... $100.00 Motion made by Ewing, supported by Pino to accept the high bid from Susan K. Lea in the amount of $105.00 for the sale of the 1972 Ford Van. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. Facilities Equipment: B. Pino, Chairperson of the Facilities and Equipment, reported on their recent committee meeting. After discussion, there was consensus of the board to accept bid requests for the lockers for the boys' and girls' locker rooms at the Jr.-Sr. High School. (Specifications will be for boys only, girls only and combination) (Wm. Flower left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and returned at 8:07 p.m.) After further discussion, a motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to proceed with the room division within the kindergarten room at Fuller as presented by N. Potter and G. Aldrich. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawk­ ins. Motion carried. Negotiations: Mr. Wolff asked the board to review the non-teaching contract and the teaching contract to assist in the negotiation process. Athletic Committee: The results of the recent board athletic committee meeting will be reported at the regular January meeting. Vacancy - Board Member: Motion made by Ewing, supported by Viele to accept Jerry Brumm's request for resignation as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education effective December 31, 1988. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Mr. Wolff will place an ad in the paper advising the vacancy on the board — Appointment will be through Vermontville (517)726-0181 *(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH MNM ST8€£T FTl woman heads June 30,,. 1989. There will be two y years left on the term which will be filled at the June, 1989 election. E. Sampson entered the meeting at 8:31 p.m. 14. In-Service - 2/2/89: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve Mr. r. Wolff's o s recommendation and revise the school calendar for February 2, 1989. School will be session during the a.m. only; there will be an in-service meeting during the p.m. — Speaker J. Kern. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Motion carried. 15. Adjournment: Motion made by Ewing, sup­ ported by Stewart to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:35 p.m. Ayes: All. Absent: Brumm and Hawkins. Meeting adjourned. J. BRUMM, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES — These minutes are subject to approval at the next board of education meeting. Foote-Eastman to wed Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Foote are pleased to announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Lisa Marie, to Ripley Warren Eastman of Hastings. Ripley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Eastman of Hastings. Rip is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Due to the holidays, I will not be collecting taxes in my home on the 24th, 26th & 31st of Dec. Extension Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer Homemakers (517) 852-1717 * Newly listed farm with approx. 113 acres with about 30 acres of woods LISTED! Hastings - attractive two bedroom home in nice area JUST ‘Charming four bedroom farm home with beautiful fieldstone fireplace ‘Lovely kitchen with oak cupboards ‘Barn with box stalls and lots of outbuildings *2 car garage ‘Be sure to see this property if you are ‘Rec room in basement looking for a farm! (F-15) ‘Priced to sell at only $32,500 (M-29) — OTHER PROPERTIES! — 2.75 ACRES with a ronr^cT|oN”pole barn located c« »soLD_Av> v>ua. ua. M-24. GOOD LAND CONTRACT TERMS available on a church located in Nashville. Only $24,900. CH-86. TRADE FOR THIS 1982 MOBILE HOME Owner will consider all types of trades. Located in the CALL NOW ABOUT THESE PROPERTIES AND OUR MANY OTHER LISTINGS! country Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 321-3029 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers met on Tuesday, Dec. 5, for an awards brunch, put on by the Delta Dabblers Study Group. The morning program in­ cluded the recognition of members with membership status of 35 years or more, plus acknowledgement of this year’s 15 new members. Installation of the new 1989 Eaton County Council officers was conducted. The officers are Nancy Conkey of Ver­ montville, president; Betty Cook of Charlotte, first vice president; Katherine Young of Delta Township, second vice president; Sarah Pierce of Vermontville, secretary; and Eleanor Bennett of Charlotte, treasurer. A homemade gift exchange, a festive brunch and apprecia­ tion recognition to outgoing officers Catie Epling of Eaton Rapids, past president, and Barbara Rhodes of Charlotte, treasurer, rounded out the event. A June 24,. 1989, wedding is being planned. — NOTICE — Castleton Township varnonmie. HCHIC4H 490% H4SHMIUC Bradford-W h i te of Middleville. Lisa is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Royal In­ surance Company of Grand Rapids. ■ Provincial House Hastings ...has opening for two full time licensed nurses and can use several part time licensed persons. PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS is a one hundred and fourteen bed faSifity, Medi­ care certified, where there are many op­ portunities to use your professional skills. Our patients range in age from fifty to one hundred and three years old and have a variety of diagnosis which require special skills. We do I.V. Therapy, tube feedings, catheter care. Physical, Speach and Occupational Therapy. THERE ARE NO LAY OFFS or "green" time. Benefits available. Contact: Elden Vanderbrook, Personnel Coordinator at and get an appointment for a tour and interview. 945-9564 �Six Si % s? 3 s MbS sXs>^ s Santa Dave CLEARANCE SALE ! — Holiday Special Helen Tucker helps Lindsey Pettingil Christmas card at the Lee School House. stencil a Betty Pebbles and Susan Monroe help the students make candles the old-fashioned way in the Sixberry 1987 YUGO Deluxe 4 cyl., 4 spd., sunroof, AM/FM cassette, only 26,000 miles .. 1986 BUICK LeSabre Coupe House. V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, 1 owner, clean, j REDUCED *1000................................................. ONLY 1986 Green granted three more months to remove cars irl-lVnt t( RfelH. $*■ IsiiffisnW k KS3(tejWL'ill utf^qdtnl ■ni irc »< IkXlfti® yil .'.ttJiffl! REDUCED pontiac Nashville businessman Sidney Green has been granted a three-month exten­ sion to the court order direc­ ting him to remove the junk cars and machinery from the yard of his home and business. Green, who was found guil­ ty in January of violating Nashville’s junk car or­ dinance, now has until April to remove inoperable cars and machinery from his home at 255 Fuller St., and his business at 230 S. Main St. District Court Judge Gary | New Year’s Eve Dance f g V.F.W. POST 8260, NASHVILLE, Ml g JA $7.00 Person • 9:00 p.m. to ? Get Your Reservations EARLY # Call,.. 852-9260 or 945-3747 fit Music by PARTY DOWN | Holman, who presided over Green’s hearing in February, granted the extension Friday from Dec. 31 to April 1. “I believe that’s a reasonable date to come into compliance, considering the weather,” Holman said. The judge added that Green should make efforts to remove the vehicles before April if the weather permits the work to be done safely. Green was issued citations by Nashville Police in December 1986 and March 1987 for violating the or­ dinance regulating the storage of dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable motor vehicles, machinery and parts. Police Sgt. Gene Koetje testified during Green’s trial that he saw up to 31 in­ operable vehicles parked for over 15 days at Green’s house and business, R & F Industries. None ofthe cars had current license plates on them, and several were sunk in mud up to their axles. Charges that Green violated the October 1986 ordinance were filed in April 1987. Initially, Green was ordered to remove the cars by June 15, but an extension was granted so that Green’s attorney, James Witzel of Lansing, could file an appeal. Prior to Green’s hearing in February, Witzel argued that the ordinance was unconstitu­ tional because it didn't allow for prior conditions. In September, Barry Coun­ ty Circuit Court Judge Hud­ son E. Deming upheld Holman’s ruling and the validity of the village ordiance. Witzel said afterward that he would appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. REDUCED *1OOO/....................................... $5950 $5950 $6250 $3450 $3950 $7450 ONLY 1986 CHEVY Celebrity 4 Dr. REDUCED ‘1000................................... ONLY 1986 CHEVY Cavalier Z24 V-6, 4 spd, p.s., p.b., air, 1 owner, stereo cass. REDUCED ‘500 ONL Y 1985 DODGE Omni 4 Dr. 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., AM/FM, cruise REDUCED *500....................................... ONLY 1985 MERCURY Topaz 4 Dr. 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., 1 owner, very clean REDUCED ‘500 .............................................. .NOW 1985 DELTA 88 Royal Last of the rear drive, auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt, cruise, rear defrost............................. 1984 Chevette ONLY $2250 .ONLY $£5vS0 4 cyl., 4 spd., AM/FM REDUCED $500............................................... 1983 CHEVY Celebrity 4 Dr. V-6, auto., p.s., p.b., air REDUCED ‘1OOO............................................. 1982 Cutlass Supreme 2 Dr. $2950 V-6, auto., p.b., p.s., stereo/cass. ONLY REDUCED *1000................ 1981 Thunderbird 4-H dairy members and leaders meet Interested 4-H dairy members and leaders are in­ vited to attend a planning meeting on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Service office in Charlotte. Several future activities and new projects will be discussed. For more information on the 4-H dairy program contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. > jWI 3W* 6000 station wgn. V-6, auto., p.b.,-p.s., air, AM/FM, 1 owner, very nice. 4 cyl., auto., p.s., p.b., air, AM/FM by Jeff Kaczmarczyk $1950 V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., air. REDUCED TO SELL.............................................. ONLY $ 4■ (8 1980 Cutlass Supreme Brougham V-6, auto., p.sM p.b., low mi., sharp car. .ONLY REDUCED *1000 WW — TRUCKS 1985 CHEVY 1 Ton 1 ton cab and chassis, 6.2 liter diesel engine, auto., p.s., p.b., 10,000 G.V.W. REDUCED *500................................................... ONLY 1984 chevy Heavy Duty Silverado V-8, auto., p.s., p.b., air, tilt, cruise REDUCED *1000......................................... ONLY $7450 $6950 1980 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Pickup V-6, auto., p.b., p.s., 1 owner, low mileage................................... $2950 WE BUY USED CARS NOTICE MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. I will collect taxes in my home at 6886 735 E. Sherman, Nashville, Ml 49073 Vermontville Hwy. on Thursday after­ noons from 12:00 to 3:30 and at the In­ dependent Bank in Vermontville on Fri­ day mornings from 9:30-12:30. Any other time in my home, please call ahead. 726-0110. Phone — 517-852-1910 Hastings Area Call — 852-1910 Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5; Tues, 'til 8 Satuday 8 to 12 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday December 20 1988 — Page 12 Obituaries Ethel L Rodriguez GRAND HAVEN - Ethel L. Rodriguez, 80, of Grand Haven and formerly of Nash­ ville, died Sunday, December 11,1988 at Shore Haven Nurs­ ing Home in Grand Haven. Mrs. Rodriguez was bom on September 29, 1908, in Nash­ ville, the daughter of Francis and Nettie (Rilley) Beard. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended the Barnes School. She was married to Pasqual (Frank) Rodriguez on April 19, 1926. She lived in the Nashvil­ le area most ofher life before moving to Muskegon in 1968. She was employed many years ago at the former Lentz Table Company and at the Hastings Manufacturing Company. She was a former member of the Nashville Assembly of God. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Wendeall (Barbara) Strank of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Ronald (Louise) Starks of Muskegon, Mrs. Howard (Pat) Downing of Nashville, Mrs. William (Jean) Huss of Vermontville; five sons, Alfred Dean of Farwell, Pasqual (Rick) Rodriguez of Hastings, Phillip Rodriguez of Muskegon, John Rodriguez of Vermontville, Bill Rodriguez ofMiddleville; 38 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; and a brother, Hany Beard of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 20, 1965; two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 14, at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, with Rev. Mary Curtis officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association, Cancer Society or Nashville’s Putnam Library. Marjorie I. Endsley Randy Lee Campbell NASHVILLE - Marjorie L Endsley, 78, ofRoute #3, Guy Road, Nashville, died Wednes­ day, December 14, 1988 at Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Endsley was bom on March 14, 1910 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Ray and Stella (Swift) Dingman. She was raised in Maple Grove Township and attended the Mayo School.. She was married to Russell H. Endsley on July 3, 1928 in Battle Creek. She and her husband have been engaged in farming in Maple Grove Township for many years. Mrs. Endsley is surived by her husband Russell; one son, Rex Endsley ofNewberry; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leon (Hah) Martz of Hastings and Mrs. William (Marian) Link of Vermontville; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were one sister Leona Freese and one brother Howard Dingman.. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 17, 1988 at Vogt Chapel ofWren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Marvin Potter officiating. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. ST.. JJOHNS - Randy any Lee Campbell, 24, of St. Johns, passed away Friday, Decem­ ber 16 at his residence. Mr. Campbell is the son of Ronald and Karen (Sinclair) Campbell. He was raised in St Johns and attended school there. He is survived by his mother and step-father Karen and Peter Vanderlin, St. Johns; one sister, Mrs. David (Tracey) Cushing, Orlando, Flordia; three step-brothers, Tim, Peter and John Vanderlin, St Johns; one half sister, Becky Bell, Middleville; maternal grandmother, Verdie Sinclair, Hastings; paternal grandmother, Irma Campbell, Hastings; step-paternal grandmother, Orpha Lance, Big Rapids; one niece and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m„ Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Harriett G. Knapp HASTINGS Harriett G. Knapp, 88, of 249 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Friday, December 16, 1988 at Hastings Provincial House. Respecting her wishes there will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made tty the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. __ Vermontville Boy Scouts earn $250 selling popcorn locally by Mark LaRose Boy Scouts in Vermont­ ville’s Troop No. 648 recently added about $250 to their bank account through sales of Trails End popcorn. The scouts • needed to sell 200 units of buckets or microwave containers to meet part of their quality-troop re­ quirement, and they achieved that goal. The popcorn was sold at $5 per unit. Of the $1,000 col­ lected, more than $500 went to the Chief Okemos Council to pay for the popcorn, and one dollar per unit sold was set aside for the seller to use in scout-related areas, such as summer camp. The troop breakdown of units sold was as follows: Joshua Cerny, 64, Mark LaRose, 40, Dan Bailey, 37, Aaron Patrick, 18, Rob Racine, 18, Jason Harmon, 9, Blane White, 8, and Travis Graham, 6. The scouts who sold ten units or more will receive a patch from Trails End, and the three top scouts in sales will receive an official BSA Vitries Kit as a “thank you” for their outstanding efforts. Rod Harmon, a Vermont­ ville Emergency Medical Technician, is teaching the Boy Scouts first aid at the Fire Barn. In the most recent class, he covered splints, bandaging wounds and small cuts. This is the first Merit Badge required of a scout in order to attain the rank of First Class Scout. Presentation of the badges signifying this rank will be made at the Blue and Gold Banquet in February. With the completion of this merit badge requirement, most ofthe scouts in the troop will have earned the rank of Second Class Scout. Barry Cooperative Extension calendar Eaton 4-Her's can apply for quarter horse weanling Eaton County 4-H’ers are encouraged to apply to win a Bob Evans 4-H registered weanling quarter horse. One is given to a Michigan 4-H member annually. Any Michigan 4-H horse project member who is 13 to 15 years old is eligible to win the foal. Applicants should show need for a horse and be willing to keep the animal for at least two years. Each coun­ ty may nominate one male and one female 4-H’er for the award. Finalists will be interviewed by judges at Michigan State University and the winner will be announced during 4-H Ex­ ploration Days at MSU. The winner and his or her family will go to Bob Evans Farms in Rio Grande, Ohio, the second weekend in September to tour the quarter horse breeding facilities and receive the foal. “Raising a foal is a wonder­ ful opportunity for a 4-H member to learn about the economics of raising and training a young animal,” says Nancy Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. For more information about the award, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office by calling 543-2310 or 372-5594. Dec. 25 - Merry Christmas. Dec. 26 - Extension Office Closed for Holiday. Jan. 5 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Jan. 10 - D.H.I.A. annual meeting and banquet, 12 noon, Dowling Country Chapel. Contact John Decker, 623-5416, for reservations. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/7260519 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Thank You... ...to all my customers for making 1988 a great year for myself and my family. Best wishes in the New Year. — Merle Martin BUSINESS PHONE — 616*945*2425 rCLUQAY SPECIAL! Mobile Home Located in Thornapple Lake Estates of Nashville 1988 Brand New 14’x70’ 9 John Kent, Steve Graham, Joyce Koetje, Frank Scofield, Ann Kent, Jeny Kent Not pictured: Jeff Hynes Hyne 1’ g g I I Gary Greenfield Bellevue Plant We will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24 & Dec. 31 g K i We thank you for your patronage 5 KENT OIL COMPANY I g 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml Phone 517-852*9210 I Two large bedrooms, garden tub, completely furnished and ready to move into. Price includes tax & title. s 16,650 Call Park Manager Call 517-852*1514 - OR 5873 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids Call 616-531-1400 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY �The Mople Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday December X). 1988 — Poge 13 Dear Santa: I’m Kellen, I am 4. Mom­ my is helping me write this letter. We have a pretty Christmas tree for you to see when we are asleep. Please come to our house. Thank you for the coloring book you gave me up north, and for the picture with you. Can I have a remote control car please? My sisters are good. Can Jessilyn have Bar­ bies and can LeeAnn have a toy cat please? ss SJ w xx Letters to SANTA! I love you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dear Santa .^Khk %•<«?%« I want a Christmas hat comfor with Christmas bears, sheets & pillow case, pound puppie with a cage. Jean winter coat. Little Miss makeup. I love you dear Santa, you are always great to me. » ■ "W Dear Santa R&-. nf '3-i '*nin IL 11/0 ”■ 1425638 Playhouse, bicycle. Baby Grows, baby cloths. From Angela Dear Santa Hi 1 am having my Dad wright you for me. My name Ryan F., What I want is that my Dad dont go to jail anymore, my Ma keep getting my Dad in jail, all 1 want is Ma and Dad back to gather again I hope Ma will still love my Dad like I do Dad loves Ma alot. 1 hope you and Mrs. Santa arc doing good, I love you I dont think toys will make me happy on Christmas With out Ma & Dad logather again on Christmas .1 wish even pnq a happy Christmas Day and you to Santa Love you very much Ryan P F Dear Santa For Christmas I would like. Baby Heather, Tyrbohopper, Baby Haey, Mouse Trap Game, Topple, new bike, and a skateboard. Thank You Chrissy Fox Age 7 Dear Santa, I am 6 years old, and weigh 7 pounds. People say I have my mother’s hair and my dad’s nose. I don’t want much, Santa, but could you bring me 2 pairs of tiny boots? My feet get awfully cold. My daddy, Rickie Gail, says that you don’t visit little dogs, but I know that's not true. Santa loves all kids, no matter what breed. I think you are wonderful, Santa. I will try to leave you some warm milkbones. Love, hugs and kisses Honeybee Vessecchia XO XO P.S. for me please that all I want for Christmas • i ...to all mpstom |torityl9h|H finltiiijsiMiil Ifleltata leltata NOTICE Vermontville Township The Vermontville Township Board will meet on these following dates each month in 1988-89 in the Fire Station Office at the following times: □ Thurs., Dec. 29,1988............................. 3:30 □ Thurs., Jan. 26,1989.............................. 3:30 □ Thurs., Feb. 23, 1989............................. 3:30 □ Thurs., March 30,1989.......................... 3:30 □ Thurs., April 27,1989............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., May 25,1989.............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., June 29,1989............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., July 27,1989.............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., Aug. 31,1989 7:00 p □ Thurs., Sept. 28,1989............................ 7:00p □ Thurs., Oct. 26,1989.............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., Nov. 30,1989............................. 7:00 □ Thurs., Dec. 28,1989 3:30p Janice L. Baker Vermontville Twp. Clerk EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well W| Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells p GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY! I We stock a complete line ol • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J EWING, OWNER I H I1 t IJH ffMTItflu ?___I 726-0088 Michigan Licence No. 1612 P II I Merry Christmas Happy New Year Lacey Planck, age 6 Dear Santa: I would like a King size water bed and some stuffed animals, some games and some clothes and dress boots and clothes for my dogs An­ dy, Tanner. Then a 12 speed and some roller skates and a big, big. big, big Christmas gift, and please leave a gift for Andy and Tanner, and some ice skates. Maybe I will leave you some cookies and a cake. Love Rachael Marie Grand opening winner named Sharon White of Vermontville (left) collects her sweepstakes prize from the M Michigan Entertainment Center in Nashville. She took home a Uniden Emergency Citizens Band Radio, which was given away as the grand in the center's celebration of its name change, from Satellite TV Company. With White here is Channel Myers, secretary at the Michigan Entertainment Center. Maple Leaf Grange sets holiday program ^ANtlW The Maple Leaf Grange will have a Christmas program Friday, Dec. 23. The Methodist Church Choir members will put on their Christmas Contata. Charlie and his clowns will also be there to do a skit or two. There will be treats for everyone. The Grange members will have a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. io^ An IRA from FB Annuity Company guarantees you a lifetime retirement income. You save on taxes, too. because your interest earnings are tax-deferred You might alto qualify to tax-deduct all your IRA deposits. Call today. We re one of the Michigan Form Bureau Family of Companies. For Rent SUSAN BAHS MAIMS TMM FUTUtf A unu MOM FSBKTAM1 FOR RENT IN NASHVILLE: 234 E. State St. Hastings, Michigan upstairs one bedroom apartment, w/utilities, appliances, and garage furnished. 517/852-9693. Phone 945-3443 or 852-9233 Dear Santa: I’m Jessi Rose Herricane. I am 3. How old are you? Thanks for the coloring book you gave me up north. I like your special Christmas place. Barbies please. A mote con­ trol car for Kellen. A toy cat for LeeAnn. I love you. And that’s all! Signed Jessilyn Dunkelberger ANOTHER CUT IN PRICES PREPARING FOR THE FINAL WRAP-UP!! GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE All Remaining Sterling Silver CHARMS ©nttng’H Jlmelrtr “ Since 1933 1418. Cochran, Charlotte PhOne 543-2670 All Zippo LIGHTERS Values to $19.75 Your Choice NEW EXTENDED HOURS: For your convenience, now open Tuesday thru Friday 10.00 i.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a m. Io 4:30 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Great Gift for Mom or Dad! Dear Santa I would like a Baby doll and puzzles and games. Then a light and learn game. Stuffed anamals, and some clothes and shoes. I maybe will leave you a cake and cookies, and you are my best friend Santa. Love Jenny Our Enliri Slori Full of Mamo Brand Jaealry, Blip, Walchti, Gifti, Accutoriu and Flilurai MUST AND WILL BE SOLD! 1 1 ■ 1 — »■ ■ (City Lkante No 102) — *150,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE 34 Tears o! retail sales sad service Is coming to aa ond. Shop this week while toloclioni are illll vory good. THIS WEEK'S SALE BEGINS TODAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th AT 10:00 A.M. ALL SALES FINAL - NO REFUNDS - NO EXCHANGES - NO LAV-AWAYS - NO RETURNS State auxiliary president visits district rally Audrey Dillin, president of the Department of Michigan Ladies Auxiliary to VFW, at­ tended the Eight District Rally at Otsego Post No. 3030 on Sunday, Dec. 11. Representing the auxiliary from Nashville were President Victoria Banks, Agnes Hill, Alice King, Leona Decker and Elizabeth Nichols. Representing the VFW Post No. 8260 from Nashville were Commander Wayne Hill, Kay Rathburn and William Nichols. Dinner was served with meetings following for the men and the ladies. ALL OTHER MERCHAHDISE & GIFTS STOREWIDE CASH - CHECK - MASTER CARD - VISA - CASH - CHECK - MASTER CARD - VISA The perfect gift for someone special All DIAMOND JEWELRY AMD GENUINE STONE JEWELRY ■tu /O off Includes diamond rings, earrings & pendants WATCH STRAPS O off ORDER OF SELLING.. .FIRST COME.. .FIRST SERVED.. .SORRY NO PHONE ORDERS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 14 Bronson remains unbeaten with 71-60 overtime decision over Lions Bronson's T.J. Hathaway hit a pair of free throws with six seconds left in overtime to lift the Vikings past Maple Valley 71-69 last Friday. The lift helped Bronson (3-0 league, 5-0 overall) remain in a first place tie with Pennfield, which smashed Spr­ ingfield 109-72. Maple Valley drops to 2-1 in the league and 3-3 overall. Hathaway’s free throws ended a wild overtime which featured a four-point play by Maple Valley Shawn Thomp­ son, and the Vikings blowing a four-point lead. Maple Valley’s Bryant Filter had sent the game into the overtime by converting a one-and-one with 11 seconds left in the regulation. Bronson didn’t get a shot in the final seconds as the game headed into the extra session tied 65-65. Bronson scored the first ■four points to take a 69-65 lead, but Thompson hit a three-pointer and was fouled. His free throw tied the game with 1:38 to go. The Lions had a chance to win the game as they gained possession with 38 seconds left, but committed a key tur­ nover with 11 seconds left. Maple Valley fouled Hathaway with six seconds to go and his free throws proved the game-winner. Lion coach Jerry Reese said before the season that Bronson would likely contend with Pennfield for the SMAA title. That opinion hasn’t changed. “They’re still a very good team, but we’re not that bad either,” he said. “We just ran into some tough luck.” Reese was referring to the loss of center Barry Carpenter with a sprained ankle less than three minutes into the game. The loss of Carpenter allowed Bronson to run wild on the boards, grabbing a 41-23 advantage. Maple Valley was also hurt by early foul trouble to guard Bryant Filter, who sat out most of the second quarter when Bronson turned a 19-12 deficit into a 35-33 halftime lead. Maple Valley outscored Bronson 16-13 in the third period to lead 39-38, but Bronson eventually tied the game in regulation. Reese said his team still has • to learn how to keep com­ mand of a contest in the fatter stages. “We still haven’t learned how to win in the last two minutes,” he said. “We’re going to have to learn that no matter what type of personnel we have on the floor.” Shaun Thompson led Maple Valley with 27 points while Matt Forell added 22. Filter finished with 14. Neither team shot especially well from the field with the Lions hitting 39 percent (24-of-62) and the Vikings 37 percent (26-of-71). Maple Valley hit 15-of-18 free throws while Bronson hit 17-of-23. Last Tuesday, the Lions rolled over Springfield 84-53. Thompson had 22, Forell 14, Carpenter 12 and Bob Hill 11 in that game. The Lions led 25-7 after one period and never looked back. Wrestlers knock off Springfield 38-34 The Maple Valley wrestling team narrowly defeated Spr­ ingfield Thursday, 38-34. Maple Valley forfeited 103 but Arron Patrick returned the favor at 112. Scott Tobias decisioned Kane at 119 3-1. In a very physical and controver­ sial match, Andy Goodrich lost to Woodard at 125 21-7. The Lions then took control with John Sprague picking up a forfeit at 130, Kevin Stewart pinning Cole at 135, Joel Wetzel pinning Duncan at 140, Shawn Scott pinning Cook at 145, and Mark Goodrich pinning Knapp at 152. With the match decided, Andy True, Greg Flower, and Willis Rugg were pinned. Springfield also received a Attention Advertisers We are proud to announce that we have been appointed an exclusive publisher to participate with 100 newspapers in a massive ad testing program. As our advertiser you are eligible to par­ ticipate in this revolutionary testing con­ cept. Ask us how you can have access to possible blockbuster ads created within this test program. Available to only one advertiser weekly in each retail category. forfeit at heavyweight to round out the scoring. Saturday, the Maple Valley wrestling team finished fourth at the Pennfield invitational. Aaron Patrick at 112, Shawn Scott, Joel Wetzel, Andy True, and Willis Rugg all im­ proved but were unable to notch victories. Scott Tobias at 119 pinned Sligerlan of Pennfield and decisioned Guesmund of Gull Lake 4-1, before being in the champion­ ship to Willis of Comstock to finish second. At 125 Andy Goodrich pin­ ned Wixson ofPennfield, won on a default to Dillon of Gull Lake, and on an upset, aveng­ ed an earlier loss to Woodard of Springfield to win the championship. At 130, John Sprague decisioned Keagle of Athens, lost to Butters of Bronson, pinned Boarts of Pennfield, and then was upset in the consolation finals by Keagle of Athens 7-9. At 135 Kevin Swart defeated Jones'of Bronson 9-0 and then was pin­ ned by Bender of Gull Lake in the championship. At 152, Mark Goodrich was the cham­ pion by pinning Knapp of Comstock, Boles of Pennfield, and decisioning Knapp of Springfield. Greg Flower was third by being pinned by King of Union City, then pin­ ning Rigel ofAthens, Clothier of Pennfield and then King of Union City. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-9554 • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Maple Valley News Sun & News Lakewood News Marshall Advisor Battle Creek Shopper Hastings Banner Betty Blakely, Rose Heaton, Michelle Hoffman, Kristen Frith and Lois Elliston prepare Christmas baskets for the less fortunate in Nashville. The piles of food were collected by area schools, churches, businesses and organizations. Lion frosh top Olivet in opener The Maple Valley freshmen basketball team opened the home season in fine fashion Friday night with a 69-33 walloping of the Olivet Lagles. The young Lions’ pressing defense created havoc amongst the Eagles, causing several turnovers. The result was a 19-7 first quarter Maple Valley lead. Darrell Stine, Kirk Warner and Matt Gates did the major scoting damage for the Lions in the first quarter. Things only got worse for the Eagles in the second period as the Lions’ swarming defense again created several Olivet turnovers. By the end of the first half, the Lions had just about taken away any hopes of an Olivet victory by holding a comman­ ding 42-13 halftime lead. Chip Reese and Micky Col­ lier led the Lions’ scoring at­ tack in the 2nd period. ' The second half saw all 14 Lion players get plenty of playing time. The Lions dominated every aspect ofthe game. The Lions SCHOOL MENUS No School. Tuesday, Jan. 3 *Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna Sand., corn, fruit juice, no salad bar. Wednesday, Jan 4 *Salad, *Fish Nuggets, *Mac. & Cheese, mixed veg., apple, bread and butter. Friday, Jan. 6 Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Coach Bill Rivest said he was very pleased with his team’s play, especially the defense and balanced scoring. Rivest cited Kirk Warner and Chip Reese for outstanding floor shooting. The two com­ bined for 13 of 16 from the floor for 81 percent. Gates also drew praise from Rivest for his rebounding performance. Stine led the offensive at­ tack with 17 points, Warner had 14, and Chip Reese also hit for double figures with 12. Outstanding game awards went to the following people: Warner, 3; Chip Reese - one; Matt Gates, 4; Darrekll Stine, 2; Dayton Walker, 3; Micky 'Collier, 2; Steve Ainsworth, 1; and Chris Musser, 1. Outstanding game awards go to players who do well on defense, rebounding, assists and shooting percent. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Gerald Lake would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hayes Green Beach Hospital, also Dr. Balger, Dr. Moody, Praise, Pastor Dan Smith, friends, relatives and neighbors for the food, flowers and cards. Agnes Lake Gary Lake and family Fred Lake Sharon Torres and family CARD OF THANKS Thank you neighbors, friends, relatives and family, for cards, gifts, flowers and attendants at our fun loving wonderful anniversary party. You made it so memorable. Our big regret— we didn’t have an hour to spend with each one of you. We thought about you as you traveled that miserable night and prayed that you arrived home safely. We relive the evening often and will always treasure your love. Stanley and Lillian Howe J WANTED: Answering Machines • Humidifiers • Dehumidifiers • Elec. Fan • - Tents • Sleeping Bags • Good Used Appliances • Color TV’s • VCR's-C.B.’s • • American Made Tools • Used Furniture • Antique Dressers. O q *Salad, *Barchetta, *Peanut Butter Sdw., corn, pears. *Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, col­ or, national origin, sex or handicap. Help Wanted EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. * •BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473J 209 N. Main Street — Nashville, Michigan Thursday, Jan. 5 Sue and Jon Villanueva have a baby girl, born Dec. 14, weight 7 lbs., length 19Vi inches and her name is Christie Jo, Her grandparents are Phyllis and Chris Jensen. were 33 of 70 from the field for a lone 48 percent shooting performance compared to 11-44 for 25 percent for Olivet. The Lions also held a 49-22 rebounding edge, with Matt Gates leading the way with 14 caroms. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Jan. 2 *Salad, *Hot Dog, *Chili Dog, french fries, peaches, cookie, salad bar. Ask your Advertising Representative for further information. Publishers of... Christmas canned-food drive successful! 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SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipetitncid, Reliable < Reuonible �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 15 Local student gets U.S. Senate Youth Award by Mark LaRose will lead to success in their Maple Valley senior Jen­ future endeavors.” nifer Robotham of Nashville The resolution continues: has been named one of the “WHEREAS, Established second-round winners of the in 1962, the United States 1988-89 United States Senate Senate Youth Scholarship Youth Scholarship Competition was created to Competition. provide a select number of ex­ Through the Michigan ceptional high school students legislature's Senate Concur­ with a firsthand look at the in­ rent Resolution No. 806, ner workings of the United Robotham was honored, along States Senate. High school with 76 other students for hav­ juniors and seniors who have ing “demonstrated the highest been elected to a student standards of leadership, government position are eligi­ scholastic achievement, and ble for this unique educational resourcefulness—traits that experience and the possibility I Serving Our Country Ronald E. Wolf Army National Guard Pvt. Ronald E. Wolf II, son of James N. and Bonita J. Shaw of 8912 Bivens Road, Nashville, has completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the training, students received instruction Robotham is an honor stu­ dent, and as a result of receiv­ ing a scholarship from the Kellogg Cereal Co. of Battle Creek, she spent last summer in Osaka, Japan. TimothyH. Clay Sgt. Timothy H. Clay whose wife, Tammy, is the daughter of Ronald C. and Betty Grider of 10512 Nashville Highway, Vermont­ ville, has re-enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Campbell, Ky., for four years. Clay is a tank turret repairer with the 801st Maintenance Battalion. Senior Jennifer Robotham proudly displays Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 806, which bears her name as one of the second-round winners of the US Senate Scholarship Competition. He is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley Junior Senior High School, Vermontville. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. She is a 1971 graduate of Fort Payne High School, Ala. Starting a home business class to be offered Jan. 30 Since the early 1980s, with economic uncertainity in Michigan, many adults have been looking at options for ad­ ditional income. Have you been dreaming of starting your own home based business? The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is offering a five-part series on “How To Start A Small-Home Based Business” that could help you make your dream a reality. This Monday evening class will begin Jan. 30, 1989, and run for five consecutive Mon­ days. The workshop format will include information on types of business organiza­ tions; regulations such as zon­ ing, licenses and sales taxes; information on state and federal income taxes, book­ keeping and inventory, marketing, advertising and pricing; and time management skills. Included in the workshop will be a panel of former workshop participants who “WHEREAS, Michigan's second-round winners are the elite of our state’s youth. They also lepresent our hope and promise for the future. Their achievements, will­ ingness to serve, and leader­ ship ability make them most deserving of our recognition as well as the opportunity for a scholarship. Indeed, their higher education will benefit all of society.” The resolution was adopted by the Michigan Senate and House ofRepresentatives con­ currently on Nov. 10. “One ofthe 76 students was selected by a committee as the first-round winner and receiv­ ed a $2,000 scholarship and went to Washington, D.C. to study government,’’ Robotham said. in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Janine S. Porter Army National Guard Private 1st Class Janine S. Porter, daughter of Constance M. Anderson and step­ daughter of David S. Ander­ son of 5641 Maple Grove Road, Nashville, has com­ pleted basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. of qualifying for a college scholarship; and” have started their own businesses. They will share their experiences. Also, local resource people', such as accountants and specialists, will be present. This series will be held in Charlotte at the First of American Bank, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30. The cost of this series is $25, which is a registration fee that covers the five sessions and a complete set of written materials. Couples or partners are invited to attend for one fee by sharing materials. Pre­ registration is required. Call the Eaton Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 and ask for the brochure that lists the class topics and speakers and in­ cludes the registration form. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 '/*" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville There has been only one Christmas — the rest are anniversaries — and it is not over yet. One cattle shed could house all the people who knew of that First Christmas, and now whole nations, peoples of all creeds and tongues feel the compulsions of the time. W. J. Cameron �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 20, 1988 — Page 16 save .with DOUBLE COUPONS Where Pleasing You Pleases Us 160 S. Main, Vermontville Good Tuesday, December 20th thru sat., Dec. 24th 726-0640 Farmer Peet’s Henry House Whole or Half Boneless EVE RY WED NESDAY D ’ DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50’ or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — Bulk USDA Choice Sirloin Sliced Bacon Tip Roast Hams USDA Choice^ Standing Rib Roast r FREE weekly Meat Giveaway Shurfresh Self-Basting USDA Choice Sirloin Tip See Meat Counter Display for Complete J Details Turkey . 16-26# Hi * Texas Red Grapefruit Broccoli 18 lbs Navel Oranges 69?. 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CFAXN&t 2f ^-Ctu9sday, December 27 1988 Nashville Council sets hearing on ZBA member Ron Bracy by Mark LaRose After receiving a letter de­ nouncing the actions of Zon­ ing Board of Appeals Member Ron Bracy, the Nashville Village Council has decided to hold an open hearing on Bracy’s tenure with the board. The motion to hold the hearing at the council’s regular Jan. 12 meeting was made by trustee Ray Hin­ ckley, seconded by Larry Filter and passed 7-0. Village President John Hughes told the council he had received a letter from the Nashville Baptist Church about an incident that Bracy was involved in at the church. “It’s the same one that ap­ peared in a lengthy article in the Maple Valley News this week, so I won’t read it again unless someone wants me to,” Hughes said; “As a result of this com­ plaint and the obvious con­ troversy regarding Mr. Bracy, I asked him to resign,” he added. “I’ve received a piece of correspondence from Mr. Bracy. It’s'three pages long, but the crux of it is that he has chosen not to resign,” Hughes said. “I must refuse to provide such resignation. Such resignation would be tanta- mount to giving in to outside forces and would not be in the best interest of the Village of Nashville or the Zoning Board ofAppeals,” Bracy said in his letter. The letter appears in its en­ tirety elsewhere in this edition of the Maple Valley News. “What could I do? An ap­ pointment to the Zoning Board ofAppeals is a different circumstance than, say, an ap­ pointment to the Library Board,” Hughes said. “Our village charter is quite specific in some areas and broad in others. It says I can remove a chief of police, but not a zon­ ing board member.” “The zoning board is a policy making branch; it’s apolitcal, non-involved in politcal issues,” Hughes pointed out. “So it’s not in my power to remove a zoning board member from office. I can’t fire him (Bracy) because I don’t have the authority,” he said. However, apparently, a ma­ jority of the council has that power. ■ “I’ve talked to the village attorney, Scott Smith, about this particular situation because I felt the council might have some questions,” “Scott said if the need to Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals member Ron Bracy, (file photo) remove someone from office arises, we must have a hear­ ing. The council or any part thereof acting as a committee can render a decision by a ma­ jority vote.” Hughes said. “We fall under the city and village zoning act. Because that’s the case, there is no pro­ cedure for removing someone from the board. We need to have a hearing to resolve this issue. Scott has researched the ordinance and is going to send me the material on it,” he said. “This cannot be a private hearing; we can have it at a meeting. It doesn’t have to be announced in the paper, but we’ll have to put it on the agenda,” Hughes went on to say. “I’m not speaking on my own. Scott looked it up, and there are no set rules for pro­ cedure, but we. need a majori­ ty vote to resolve this ques­ tion,” he said. “Because we’re not dealing with an employee, it has to be a public hearing. According to the state code, which our or­ dinance falls under,* if it were an employee, he would dictate whether it would be private or public,” Hughes said. “I’ve received a lot of phone calls, correspondence and complaints from citizens who are not pleased with what’s going on. But I repeat, I felt he (Bracy) should resign, and I asked him to. But he has indicated a refusal to provide me with his resignation." “I know we don’t need the controversy, but at this point I’ve done all I can do in my position." Hughes said. “We also need to approve Susan Norris’ request to be appointed to the zoning board. Her appointment will put us at six, still one short,” Zoning Board Chairman and Coun­ cilman Carl Tobias said. “We also have one who doesn’t live in the village. I’ve been told she (Jeanne Steortz) lives in Battle Creek,” Coun­ cil Member Sue VanDerske said. “If we appoint Susan Nor­ ris to the board tonight, her term will expire three years from today,” Hughes said. “Ron Bracy was first ap­ pointed to the board in April of ’82, and since we just appointed him to a third term, there can be no question about our intent,” Hughes pointed out. “I find this to be a difficult situation. I’ve talked with people, and there are some real hard feelings about things Continued on page 3 Vermontville DPW head named 'Outstanding Young Man' by Mark LaRose Vermontville Department of Public Works Supervisor Tony Wawiernia has been selected as one ofthe Outstanding Young Men of America for 1988 “in recognition of outstanding professional achievement, superior leader­ ship ability and exceptional service to the community.” Now in its 26th year, the Outstanding Young Men of America program is designed to honor and encourage ex­ ceptional young men between the ages of 21 and 36 who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavor, such as service to community, professional leadership, academic achievement, business advancement, cultural accomplishments and civic and political participation. The men selected by the organization, based in Mon­ tgomery, Ala., are honored for their unique civic and pro­ fessional contributions to their communities, their states and to the nation. The group’s board of ad- visors is made up of profes­ sionals ranging from the president of The National Academy of Distinguished Americans, Horace Hender­ son, to President Emeritus of Depauw University, William Kersetter. Wawiernia was nominated for the honor by Theresa Melcuit of Vermontville, who worked with him as a leader in a Cub Scouts of America den in that village. “Tony is an excellent leader and works very well with the boys. He holds a very responsible position in the village and is very active in the community,” Melcuit said. “Tony’s just a super guy, and he and his family are a real asset to their communi­ ty,” she added. Besides working with the Cub Scouts, Wawiernia is a past member of the Jaycees, a 4-H Club leader, a little league baseball and football coach and a volunteer firefighter. Last year, he was profiled in the Lansing State Journal as one of the local hometown Santas. Wawiernia has been employed by the Village of Vermontville for ten years. Mayor Pro Tern and Coun­ cilman Russ Bennett has worked with Wawiernia for the village and on private interests. “Tony’s a good leader, and he has a vast amount of prac­ tical knowledge for a man of his (young) age,” Bennett said. Tony Wawiernia Continued on page 2 Nashville Ambulance Service gets new Laerdal 2000 defibrillator Nashville Ambulance Service Coordinator Pat Powers displays the squad's new defibrillator. by Mark LaRose Because the Nashville Am­ bulance Service has purchased and received a new Laerdal 2000 heart defibrillator, chances a person in the Maple Valley area will survive a heart attack have dramatically increased. Nashville and Thornapple Kellogg are the first two am­ bulance units serving Barry County recently to get defibrillators. The Lake Odessa unit already had this piece of equipment. The Barry County EMS Council was instrumental in the long process of providing information, selecting and helping the units secure the machines. Dr. Wes Von Seggren, pro­ ject director of the EMS Council, explained the advan­ tages of the units at a meeting with the ambulance crews. At that meeting, crews were introduced to the four brands of defibrillators that were under consideration. “The longer this treatment is delayed, the lower the sur­ vival rate, and that’s why these machines are so impor­ tant for ambulance crews ser­ ving rural areas like Barry County,” Von Seggren said. Pat Powers, emergency medical technician specialist and coordinator of the Nashville/Maple Grove/Castleton Township Ambulance Service, said the new defibrillator is a major addition to its equipment and adds a vital element to the team’s life-saving capabilities. • Citing statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics and the U.S. Public Health Service, Powers said if CPR is administered within four minutes and defibrilation within eight minutes of the cardiac arrest, the survival rate is 43 percent. On the charts and graphs ac­ companying this article, ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiac Life Support. The defibrillator, is an important element of ACLS, Powers Continued on page 2 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 2 Nashville Ambulance gets new Laerdal 2000 defibrillator Continued from front page •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ : BINGO J: • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ ® ® families who have a history of heart disease or heart trou­ ble,” he added. I “If the patient ^receives CPR before we arrive, the likelihood of the patient sur­ viving the heart attack are very good. But without CPR, the defibrillator alone may not be enough to save the patient’s life,” Powers pointed out. “If people aren’t trained in CPR techniques, we encourage them to call the Barry County Red Cross or the American Heart Association as soon as possible. These groups have many CPR pro­ grams and will often teach CPR in the home,” he said. “They are also welcome to call me. I’m a certified CPR instructor for the Barry Coun­ ty Red Cross,” he added. Powers praised a number of Artie Reed, Alan Meehan, Brad Hoffman, Doug Aspinall and Jerry Reid. Powers cites two factors that will help the team in its efforts to save the. lives of heart attack victims. The first is to alert the team as soon as symptoms of heart failure are suspected. This may enable them to respond in the first critical minutes ofthe emergency. The second factor is the in­ itiation of CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation. “CPR is still extremely im­ portant in cardiac arrest treat­ ment, and it is especially critical for people living in rural areas,” Powers said. “We strongly recommend CPR training for at least one member of every family. This is extremely important for said. ' “With the addition of the defibrillator, we i e confident that we can offer more than just the basic life support we've been able to administer in the past,” he added. Including Powers, 10 members of Nashville’s volunteer ambulance depart­ ment are trained and certified to use the defibrillatoor. These volunteers are assistant coordinator Rod Scramlin, Kyle and Ken Christopher, Dan Hoffman, 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■* Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 How can you guarantee the groups for the strong support they have given the te am am-­ bulance service in its effort to secure this expensive apparatus. “The defibrillator cost $7,640, and the Pennock Hospital Foundation con­ tributed $3,000 toward its purchase,” he said. “And the Maple Valley Im­ plement Co. and the Kent Oil Co. gave us $500 each,” he added. “We also held a number of fund-raisers and benefits, and the entire community was very supportive. The com­ munity has always been sup­ portive of all our efforts,” Powers said. Vermontville DPW head named Outstanding Young Man Continued from front page replacement of your home? No problem. Auto-Owners Homeowners Policy offers guaranteed home replacement cost coverage for qualified homes. So now you can insure your home for 100% replacement cost coverage. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how guaranteed home replacement cost coverage can be no problem for you and your home. “He has a working knowledge in many areas, ranging from construction and carpentry to cement work, machine maintenance and repair, sewer and water testing and inspection,” he added. “I think we are extremely fortunate to have a man of his calibre at his age working for the village. I have nothing but praise for him,” Bennett said. Wawiemia said he was sur­ prised and pleased by the honor. “But you know that behind every great man is a great woman,” his wife, Charlie, joked. The Wawiernias have three children, Brandy, 12, Trevor, 8, and Timothy, 6. Wawiernia enjoys football and is a big fan of the Maple Valley Lions, the Michigan State Spartans and the Houston Oilers. He also enjoys woodwork­ ing in his spare time. Table 1. Estimated Leading Causes of Death in the United States, 1984. Number Cause Diseases of the heart and blood vessels 986,370 Cancer Accidents Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pneumonia and influenza 452,470 94,610 All other causes 384,260 70,270 59,020 Source: National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. Public Health Service, DHHS Table 2. Estimated Deaths in the United States Due to Cardiovascular Diseases, 1984. CVD Type Heart attack Stroke High blood pressure Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease No.of Deaths Percent 540,400 155,000 30,000 54.8 15.7 3.1 6,900 0.7 25.7 253,500 Other CVD Source: National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. Public Health Service, DHHS. Table 4. Survival (%) Related to Response Times Time to ACLS (min) CPR (min) <8 16> 8-16 0-4 43% 19% 10% 4-8 8-12 26% 19% 6% 5% 0% ACLS in Perspective Help Wanted Stan Trumble, Teresa Jones, Mary Trumble, Ken Trumble & Kelly Jones Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 Cluto-Owners Insurance _• Life Home Car Business IhSNoRMmUcflh- 178 S. MAIN. VERMONTVILLE BABY SITTER NEEDED: in my Nashville home. From 2p.m.-6p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Jan. 3. Call 852-9127.________ EARN $2000 OR MORE MONTHLY at home. Details? Send SASE to Christine associ­ ates, PO Box 213, Matawan, NJ 07747. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Response Time of Rescuers Trained to Defibrillate (min) 1978-82 Figures 2. Survival rates for all patients (witnessed and unwitnessed) initially discovered in cardiac arrest. The response time was known in 942 of 1,122 consecutive cases. (From Weaver WD, Cobb LA, Hallstrom AP, Fahrenbruch C, Copass MK, Ray R: Factors influencing survival after outof-hospital cardiac arrest. J Am Coll Cardiol 7:754, 1986.) Area Church Schedules EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir.......... 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education.. ..9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.... 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other acti­ vities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Sunday School... Morn. Worship... Evening Service. Wednesday: AWANA............... Prayer Meeting... 10 a.m. .11 a.m. .6 p.m. ........ 6:45 ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED Church Service......... 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. RON K. BROOKS 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship Sunday School.... 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH REV. SALLEY NOLEN 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Fellowship Time After Worship Sunday School......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.........6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............ 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass............... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.............. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service ..6 p.m. A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School......... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m P.M. Worship............. .7 p.m Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. THOMAS VOYLES MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday: A.M. Worship Sun. School 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR MARY CURTIS OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANSCISCO �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 27. 1988 _ Page 3 Council sets Jan. 12 hearing on ZBA member Ron Bracy Continued from front page regarding zoning. But I feel we need zoning,” ,e added. “But the only action we need to take'on this tonight is to say ‘yes,’ we’ll hold a hear­ ing at our next meeting,” Hughes said. “Well, we have to do that,” Trustee Ray Hinckley said. And trustee Larry Filter agreed. “The whole village is upset,” VanDerske added. “I wouldn’t say there are 1,650 riled-up residents,” Hughes said. “It is really unusual for something like this to be done. And this is a two-edged sword. It’s very difficult to get people to sit on these boards.” "There are 1,650 people in this village and maybe 1,000 registered voters. Where are they?” Hughes asked. “Try­ ing to get people to serve is like pulling teeth. Our petition deadline for four openings on the council just passed, and we received five petitions.” “But the air needs to be cleared at our Jan. 12 meeting, and we’ll notify Ron Bracy,” Hughes said. “What will the outcome of this hearing be?” VanDerske asked. “Whatever you (the coun­ cil) decide,” Hughes responded. “We may need more room,” Filter said. "Quite a few people will be here. Maybe we should hold it someplace else,” Hinckley suggested. "We’ll hold it here and move if we have to,” Hughes said. In other business last Thurs­ day night: — The council approved Norris’ appointment to the zoning board. — Filter told the council he would be meeting with representatives of the Centel Cable Company after the first of the year. — The council briefly discussed the latest findings in the Green junk car case. December 21, 1988 Mr. John Hughes Nashville Village President Nashville, Michigan 49073 Dear Mr. Hughes: On December 8, 1988,1 offered to resign ifyou should feel that would be in the best interest ofthe Community of Nashville. You indicated that would not be necessary. On December 15, 1988, after receiving a letter from the Nashville Baptist Church and numerous telephone calls, you requested my resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is my response to your request. Although I made that offer in good faith, after careful consideration and review of the ramifications of such an action, I must refuse to provide such resignation. Such resignation would be tantamount to giving into outside forces and would not be in the best interest of the Village of Nashville or the Zoning Board of Appeals. When you requested my resignation, you seemed to be accusing me of improper actions without being privy to sufficient information. Some considerations are in order, may I provide them. The Zoning Board ofAppeals is not a Department of the Village. It is an autonomous Board that is appointed by you with the ap­ proval of village council. Your position and those of the council are elected positions and therefore you serve at the whim, either yours or the public. If it were possible to be in such a tenuous position, the ZBA would be open to Special Interest Groups and would not serve the public in general. Service on the ZBA is thankless. Each time you make a decision that would keep a landowner from using their property in the specific manner that they want, you make a potential enemy. Such decisions are made when attempting to satisfy the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance was enacted "with a view to conserving property values; encouraging the most appropriate use of land and to be in keeping with the general trend and character of population and building development." You may recognize that as a quote from Section 2.01. Mr. Hughes, you visited the most recent meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. You seemed to not understand why I voted against allowing an R-2 use in an R-l district. Let me expound upon that somewhat. 1. This matter had been brought before the Planning Commission (as is required by Or­ dinance of all actions involving land use). The Planning Commission is required to review such change in land use and make recommendation. This particular case was such a land use change because it involved a non-conforming use. The Planning Commission did not approve such non-conforming use. 2. This particular case was in an R-l residential area. This property would be a non-conforming use in such R-l residential area. Section 15.04 addresses such discontinuance and also says “any subsequent use shall conform to the uses permitted in the district in which the premises is located.” 3. Some persons are of the opinion that the Zoning Board ofAppeals can issue variances on land use without consideration of where the non-conforming use is located. Section 17.04 speaks to the powers of the ZBA. “The Board shall have the power to hear Applications:/ (a) Where it is alleged that there is error or misinterpretation...” (b) Where by the reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of apiece of pro­ perty bn the effective date of this ordinance, or by reason of exceptional topographic condi­ tions of land, buildings or structure, or ofthe development ofProperty immediately adjacent to the property in question, the literal enforcement of the requirements of this ordinance would involve practical difficulties or would cause undue hardship.” Section 17.05 addresses VARIANCES. “No variance in the provisions or requirements of this ordinance shall be authorized by the Board unless the Board makes findings, based upon competent, material and substantial evidence on the whole record: (a) That special conditions or circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or buildings involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district; (b) That literal interpretation of the provisions ofthis ordinance would deprive the applicant ofproperty rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance; (c) That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; (d) That the authorizing of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to the neighbor­ ing property and will not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this ordinance. (e) That with respect to USE VARIANCES the property cannot be used in a manner consis­ tent with existing zoning. No nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings shall in itself be con­ sidered grounds for the issuance of a variance.” It was for those reasons that I could not with conscience, approve the requested variance of land use. There is some question whether this matter was properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals. This situation did not meet with criteria set down in Section 17.04 for such appeal. Some persons question my insistence on properly completed appeals. The Zoning Ordinance is relatively specific in Section 16.05 “Every application for a Zoning Permit shall be accom­ panied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale in black line or blueprint, showing the shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon or to be changed in its use; the exact location, size and height of building or structure and the intended use to be made thereof.” When appealing for variance from any ruling of the Zoning Administrator the procedure is outlined in Section 17.06(c) and includes “Such application or appeal shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator, who shall transmit the same, together with all plans, specifications and other papers pertaining to the application or appeal, to the Board;”. In some cases, that include a land use variance then the Planning Commission must review and submit a recommendation prior to the scheduled hearing. This is also shown in Section 17.06(c). Decisions by the Zoning Administrator or the Zoning Board of Appeals may be appealed further. They may be appealed by either the person requesting a permit or by another interested person in the community. Such action is specified in Section 17.10. Should a land use variance not be granted, because it does not meet the standards for such as specified in Section 17.05, the person who has requested a change in the use of their property may request that the property be re-zoned. That course of action is required in most land use questions, ifthe Zoniing Ordinance is properly administered. The Zoning Board ofAppeals should not be looked at by the public or by themselves as a simle “rubber stamp" for the request by the land owner. Some persons view the step of appeal as a mere formality that is required because the Zoning Administrator could not approve the action. In many cases, the Zoning Ordinance speaks directly to the situation and does not allow the action, as requested by the land owner, under any circumstances. There are some options to deal with such circumstances. The obvious one is to re-zone certain portions of the Village. If we want R-2 uses in current R-l areas then we should re-zone those areas. If I may address the situation of the Nashville Baptist Church. The NBC has recently completed a parking lot that is, because of the insistence of the Zoning Boad of Appeals and the strong efforts of some church members, the best parking lot in the Village. This would not have occurred ifthe ZBA had not diligently refused the original plans offered by the NBC. If you read the minutes ofthe ZBA and the letters issued because ofthe requests and actions re­ quired by the ZBA, you will see that the variances allowed were not arrived at easily. They re­ quired compromise and action on both sides. The church is justly proud of their parking lot. The minutes, of 7-16-87, also speak directly to the fact that the vacant lot north ofthe alley between Phillip St. and Cleveland St. should not be used as a parking lot. This is a residential lot and does not meet the requirements of a parking lot. Variances for the NBC Parking Lot were approved on 9-17-87. They were sent a letter to that effect specifying time limits for construction. NBC was unable to meet those construction deadlines. The ZBA and Zoning Administrator sent letters to clarify our position on such con­ struction. When the Parking Lot was finally constructed, it was built slightly different than allowed by the previously allowed variances. The errors were not the fault of the person in charge for the church, Mr. Adams. He requested some changes and the ZBA was able to come to satisfactory agreement on the changes as indicated in the minutes of 7-21-88 and 8-18-88. As was noted in the minutes of 8-18-88, Mr. Adams has shown concern for improperly parked vehicles and has indicated that he should be contacted when there is a concern. Regarding the letter that you received and prior subsequent actions by myself, I was not acting for the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Village ofNashville. I acted for myself, I have a right and responsibility to inform my neighbors (the Nashville Baptist Church or any other neighbor) when their actions are infringing upon my rights, the best time to take such action is when the action is occurring. When I went to the Church Building, I asked to speak with Mr. Adams. I did not request to speak to anyone else, and since Mr. Adams was not there I was go­ ing to leave, but was stopped by another person who inquired what it was about. I told him and I don’t feel I was particularly demanding. If he didn’t want to know my concern he shouldn't have asked. The following Sunday, my vehicle was assaulted three times by direct ramming to the front. This caused damage to my vehicle. This occurred on a public alley. I merely wanted to calmly discuss the situation and not one person even asked the reason I was there. They simply gott excited and started yelling and doing quite odd things. This all happened in approximately five minutes, definitely not more than ten minutes. Sincerely, Ronald W. Bracy All ofus at Maple Valley Real Estate wish you a “Very Merry Christmas and a “Happy New Year in 1989! • 10Mi & HOMER W1NEGAR...ev« 726-0223 • DOC OVERHOLT............................. 852-1740 • DON STEINBRECHER................... 852-1784 • WARREN TRAVOLI............. • RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST • HUBERT DENNIS................. .852-1515 852-1543 .726-0122 MAPLE VALLEY REAL ESTATE 227 North Main Street — Nashville Phone 852-1915 or 852-1916 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 4 A year in review By Susan Hinckley January 5... “Lack of communication” blamed for dispute over use of Vermont­ ville’s fire hall for packing of community Christmas baskets by Chamber of Commerce; tumed-away volunteers use United Methodist Church in­ stead... Snowstorm results in another postponement of Nashville's junk car case against Sidney Green of R. & F. Industries... Mother and four young children burned out of rural Hastings home on Christmas Eve take refuge with her parents in Nashville. January 12... Wood burner in basement causes severe damage to James Ferrier home, southeast of Nashville; three fire departments battle flames for four hours Sunday night... Sparse donations threaten to scuttle proposed $7,000 Viet Nam Veterans memorial in Vermontville park... New Year starts off great for Maple Valley Lions; team holds off Springfield, 66-59, for second straight win... Vermontville and Nashville each have New Year’s Day babies: Andrea Jarvie and Ashley Samann, respectively. January 19... Search for new Maple Valley school superintendent expected to be concluded by April 25; selected candidate will take over July 1, according to school board timetable... Barry County jury to decide in Nashville’s junk car ordinance suit against Sidney Green in District Court trial Jan. 26... Four-game winning streak propels MV Lions into SMAA contention; team tops St. Philip to tie for second place in league... MV school board approved $55,000-per-year athletic program, eliminating pay-to-play policy beginning with 1988-89 school year. January 26... MV schools facing “extreme” expense in complying with new federal regulations for asbestos in­ spections and periodic checkups and management program... Barn fire on Bivens Road keeps Nashville firefighters and three assisting departments on scene for nearly five hours; one cow and large quantity of hay and straw bales lost... Joseph H. Gorodenski, 29, of rural Nashville, stands mute to charge of selling cocaine to undercover state trooper... Mike and Stephanie Thome, new owners of Nashville Hardware; soon will move store to new location in Bux­ ton Block... MV Lions suffer a setback; drop to third in SMAA race after loss to Pennfield. February 2... Telephone bomb threat to high school causes evacuation and hour­ long search by fire depart­ ments and police agencies; nothing found... District Court jury finds Sidney Green guilty of violating Nashville’s junk ordinance; he has until June 15 to remove offending cars and machinery from home and business... Rose Heaton and Ray Hinckley ap­ pointed by Nashville council to screen local low-income applications for federallyfunded home improvement loans and grants. February 9... Four can­ didates to square off for three council seats in Nashville’s primary election, while in Vermontville, three announce write-in candidacies following resignation by trustee Lana Oster... Nashville Boy Scout Lee Ossenheimer coordinates ambulance service medical emergency file toward earn- a chronology of locol events of 1988 Nashville and Hasting firefighters weren't able to salvage much of this mobile home after it caught fire last March near Thornapple Lake. ing Eagle Scout rank... Church to mark sesquicentenSeniors Scot Lenz and Amy nial year with special events... Walker crowned MVHS MV Future Farmers of royalty for 1988 wintr America stage first alumni homecoming. banquet; plan to organize February 16... Loren alumni association... Lehman resigns as MV school Maplewood students enjoy board president and leaves four-week special interest board, citing negative feeling classes taught by area about school district... School volunteers and MV Com­ board considers elimination of munity Education... Fouls curriculum coordinator post continue to plague MV eagers held by Victor Schug and as Lions drop tight 66-65 agrees to extend Supt. Carroll decision at St. Philip... Wolff’s contract for three Resisting peer pressure is months to aid transition to message of MV student coun­ new superintendent in the cil presentation to elementary fall... Jennifer Fisher, 16, students. chosen 1988 Vermontville March 1... District court Syrup Festival Queen while judge grants Sidney Green last year’s queen, Amy delay to remove 31 inoperable Walker, is named Michigan cars from his home and Maple Syrup Queen... business... Nashville and League-leader Bronson runs Hastings firemen battle blaze past Lion eagers, 66-55. that destroys mobile home February 23... Sure sign of near Thornapple Lake... g CHRISTMAS OVER ... SHORT OF MONEY? g spring coming: Nashville Boy Maples and other trees in en­ Bring in your good used merchandise and cash it in or trade • • for something from our fine selection of new and used merchandise. • Scouts tap village maples for vironmental jeopardy, au•BEAR’S QUALITY PAWN • 852-9473! annual community syrup pro­ dience at Vermontville’s an­ ject... Vermontville’s nual Sugaring-off party told... 209 N. Main Street — Nashville, Michigan 150-year-old Congregational Maplewood Elementary school names “Quiz Bowl” champs: Lisa camps: sa Wood, oo, Joyelle oyee p/wt/Rli Stine and Joshua Cerny... Lion on eagers ’ loss oss to o Lakewood gives them ninegame losing streak. March 8... Field of Ver­ montville village candidates grows, as another write-in candidate announces... Richard Ewing chosen by a 4-2 vote over Harold Stewart by MV school board to fill va­ cant seat... Tapping of Ver­ montville village trees kept to a minimum for environmental reasons... Fire consumes Nashville home of Andrew Anderson, whose 4-year-old son perished in a house fire a year ago; Nashville Fire Department also fights blaze at Thomapple Lake Road residence. Both declared as total losses... MV Lions gain momentum for district play by slipping past Pennfield Pan­ thers, 60-55. March 15... Nashville council approves pay hikes for president and trustees... MV school board oks school pro­ gram for prevention of child sexual abuse... Nashville Hardware moved from former location in Gribben Block to the Buxton Block at the corner of North Main and Washington... School space study group offers options in report to MV school board... PTO Carnival at Fuller Elementary raises more than $1,900 for school projects... MV Lions lose to Comstock HOLIDAY1 HOURS Saturday, December 31 — Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 2 — CLOSED HAPPYHOLIDA YSI HASTINGS • MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE It was a strange year for Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff. He started it with the understanding that he would retire at the end of the 1987-88 school year, but eventually agreed to stay on for another year, at the request of the Maple Valley school board. Park in district basketball play. March 22... Three write-in candidates, Trumble, Bennett and Faust, elected to Ver­ montville council... Ex-Barry County man, Jay Langston, charged to Texas murder of Patricia Lovell, 31, formerly of Nashville... Robert Oukrust, 23, of Vermontville, on trial for manslaughter in death of two passengers in fiery November crash in Nashville... Local residents among those meeting presidential hopeful, Democratic Congressman Richard Gephardt, during campaign stop in Barry Coun­ ty... MV Chapter of Vietnam Veterans orders monument for Vermontville park; plans dedication for Memorial Day. March 29... Robert Oukrust found guilty of two counts of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle... MVHS shop and art classes create directional signs for roads leading to high school. MVHS production ofmusical, “South Pacific,” nearly packs house... Survey proves Continued on next page— Hoping the New Year brings the best to you and yours. Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Vermontville 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 5 A year in review, continued Nashville owns Lot 27, ping guide delivery people... behind business district; set­ MV school board offers Vic­ tles dispute with adjacent pro­ tory Shug new position after perty owner. curriculum coordinator post is April 5... Six candidates in­ eliminated... “Former terviewed for MV uperintenNashville resident Fred dent post... Rare birth of Hamilton is test pilot of new quadruplet lambs occurs at U.S. Navy G" oshawk trainer Blair Hawblitz farm near aircraft. Nashville... MV students May 10... Only one can­ Randy Sears and Scott didate remains in running for Furlong take high honors in MV superintendent post after state welding competition.. two sign with other schools... John J. Dull of Nashville New alcohol possession or­ receives Grand Chapter dinance in Nashville to help Award for long service and curtail public drinking pro­ dedication to Masonry. blem... Vermontville officials April 12... Field of vote nearly $50,000 for street superintendent candidates nar­ paving and new garage... rowed to three; MV board Twelve area busniess people members to visit districts cur­ talk to MV freshmen in “Job rently served by applicants... Talk” program... MV staff Richard D. Lowe, 32, of Ver­ pampered by students at an­ montville stands mute to three nual Appreciaton Day... charges of rape against a Lions still perfect in league Nashville woman... Vietnam baseball. Veterans to break ground May May 17... Thirty MV 7 for Vermontville students score perfect on state Memorial Day was particularly special in Vermontville this year, when nearly memorial... Flossie Corey to testing... Vermontville coun­ be honored at 1988 Maple 2,500 people attended the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans monument. Here, cil to comply with state’s open Syrup Festival. a disabled veteran salutes the men of Barry and Eaton counties who gave their meetings rules after a recent, April 19... Ben Mason “unintentional” violation of lives for their country. resigns from Nashville Village Council, citing per­ save life of woman driver July 12... Vermontville to sonal reasons... MV boys’ from Missouri... Nashville name new ambulance depart­ track team starts season with council eyes water bill reduc­ ment head in special election, perfect 3-0; varsity baseball tion for village residents to settle dispute among team takes Caledonia and sprinkling lawns and volunteers... Historic status Olivet... Robert Hyslop of gardens... Carpenter’s Den in being sought for Vermont­ Vermontville sentenced for Vermontville reopens after ville’s public square park... perjury in 1986 Barry County 14-day closure by Liquor Vietnam Veterans POW-MIA murder trial. Control Commission on flag stolen from pole in front April 26... Vermontville’s charge of entertainment of Vermontville’s village 48th annual Syrup Festival without a permit... Darrell hall.. Mike and Jason Royal well attended despite windy Newton of rural Nashville of Nashville receive Kiwanis weather in mid-40s... Car receives award for historic 4-H Livestock award. crashes into JR Party Store on barn restoration project. July 19... Extremely dry Ionia Road; Charlotte driver July 5... MV Supt. Carroll conditions blamed for fire that seriously hurt... Robert Wolff agrees to stay on destroyed large barn and Oukrust gets one year in jail another year... Dr. Victor 5,200 bales of straw on on negligent homicide convic­ Shug terminated from his post Zemke farm near Vermont­ tion.. Former Nashville as curriculum coordinator at ville... MV school board minister Rev. E.F. Rhoades, MV schools, but still fighting disputes Maple Valley News 98, passes away at Dowling... forjob... Area residents enjoy headline that Dr. Schug was MVHS senior girls feted at Lake Odessa Fair, billed as “fired” as curriculum coor­ annual tea. A first of the season in dinator, saying post was May 3... Top ten MVHS Michigan... Maple Valley eliminated and Schug refused seniors named; Kim Bahs is Concrete in Nashville an alternative job at MVHS... valedictorian, Amy Walker is celebrates 10 years in Anonymous Nashville woman The 48th annual Vermontville Syrup Festival's parade participants braved salutatorian... Chad Hardin of business. Continued on next page— 40-degree temperatures and these youngsters on one of the floats demonstrated Nashville escapes serious in­ jury when vehicle struck a little optimism, thinking "spring." broadside by truck at Three Bridges intersection ‘south of the act... New brochure Community Education... Bart tend Memorial Day dedication of Vietnam Veterans monu­ Nashville... Warrant sought describing Maple Valley Frith is first attorney in his for Vermontville man in con­ Public Schools is published in hometown Vermontville; ment in Vermontville... Ninety-one seniors say good­ nection with shooting of shopproject spearheaded by MV opens office on Main Street... bye to MV schools in gradua­ MV FFA competes in state tion ceremony at Fuller skills contest at MSU... MV Field... Two MV teams take girls track team finishes dual top spots at Eaton County season at 10-0; MV boys math competition... War finish 8-2. memorabilia and Army May 24... Lone superinten­ helicopter give MV history dent candidate, James Van students a Vietnam War Dyk of South Lyon, is inter­ lesson in special program viewed by MV school board originated by teacher Gary St. at open meeting... Nashville officials consider millage in­ Onge. June 14... Victor Schug, crease to offset cash flow pro­ curriculum coordinator, files blem... Susan Luyendyk is Corner of M-66 and — Owner — named Maplewood Elemen­ petition against MV school Thornapple Lake Rd. Diana Kuempel board seeking appointment as tary Teacher of the Year... Hours at your Convenience 852-9481 superintendent or continuation Nashville Little League kicks of current post... Walter Farr off new season, with 17 teams of Vermontville charged with involving 350 youngsters... Terry L. Hammond, 27, of vehicular manslaughter in connection with May 21 death Charlotte, struck and killed of Terry Hammond... Sixteen while standing in roadway adult students earn high southeast of Nashville, after school diplomas through MV dark. Community Education pro­ May 31... School board gram; receive diplomas at secretary Bea Pino calls MV special ceremony ... Nashville superintendent search a council approves paving of “fraud” after last candidate Curtis Road. signs with another district... June 21... MV school Nashville and Vermontville participate in Michigan’s an­ board offers Supt. Carroll Wolff a one-year extended nual Mayor Exchange Day, contract, asking him to swapping with Burr Oak and postpone his planned June 30 Lakeview, respectively... retirement... MV schools in Nashville council decides not 16 oz. strong financial condition; to increase millage... Barking will end fiscal year with more potato dogs awakes resident of burn­ than $800,000 cash balance... ing home in Nashville... 260 Chips Hay, grass needed for area students honored at MV $|79 livestock in drought-relief awards assembly... MV girls’ program... Hordes of track team wins first-ever OPEN NEW YEARS EVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT bargain-hunters descend on league championship at Battle NEW YEARS DAY 9 U.m. to 11 p.m. Nashville for community­ Creek meet. muctiohccrs rcmtors f wide Garage Sale Day... MV June 7... Harold Stewart Memorial scholarship and Richard Ewing are unop­ Party store 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Mi 49096 presented to three seniors. posed candidates for MV Phone 517-726-0181 or 726-0555 495 Main, Vermontville Sunday 9-11 June 28... SSgt. Russell A. school board seats in June 13 Phone 726-1312 Copen, 1976 MV grad, helps election... Nearly 2,000 at- Memorial Day remembered- Diana’s Place to you from the staff at ... CAIN'S STANTON'S] P jj.'s & W J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 6 A year in review, continued urges village council to take action against noise by neighbors... Vermontville’s stolen Vietnam Ve trans flag recovered at local residence... Nashville Emergency Medical Technicials train in mock air disaster at Hastings. July 26... Joy Frith resigns as Kellogg-Fuller Elementary principal; school board offers post to Schug... Old batteries and used oil kept under wraps in new building at TrasnferRecycling Center in Nashville... Local 4-H’ers receive many awards at 1988 Barry County Free Fair... Voters to nominate candidates in primary election next week, chosing nominees for state, county and township offices. August 2... Nashville drug bust nets local officers mari­ juana plants; Floyd Cousins, 28, arrested and charged with manufacture and delivery... Vermontville’s Methodist Church and Vietnam Veterans organization plan activities for local youths... Nashville trustee Marsha Ainslie resigns post on council and as head of cemetery board; to move out of state... Some 50 ladies celebrate Vermontville’s 50 years of Sunshine at annual church-sponsored party for community’s senior women... Vermontville youths take many prizes at Eaton County Fair. August 9... Vermontville Council unanimously opposes new motor vehicle registra­ tion fee proposed by Eaton County Road Commission as tax for road improvements... Lightening destroys centuryold barn on Bud Ommen farm near Vermontville... Nashville and Vermontville families are hosts for three foreign exchange students... Horse owned by Lyle and Norma Varney of Nashville ties harness racing record at Ionia Free Fair... MV band students go through “basic training” week at high school. August 16... Citizens com­ mittee recommends cost­ cutting measures in facilities and equipment at Maple Vermontville, Ml. Valley schools... Three children and mother of former Vermontville police officer John Stidham perish in blaze at grandparent’s home near Lake Odessa... Victor Schug rejects MV board offer of principalship of KelloggFuller Elementary schools; five other district employees apply for post... Accountant tells Nashville village council it needs to cut expenses or in­ crease revenues; addition to village hall and increased police patrol cited as added expenses. August 23... Maple Valley schools to open Aug. 30... Combined Barry County Christian school to open new doors on M-79, midway bet­ ween Hastings and Nashville... Vermontville council considers bids on drilling of new municipal well... Forty-six members and friends of Nashville High School classes of 1930-33 meet for reunion... Emily and Joel Butler of Nashville win high awards at district Hols­ tein show in Mason... Several local youths win awards at state 4-H Expo at MSU. August 30... MV school board’s hiring ofNancy Potter as Kellogg-Fuller principal spurs protest; critics challenge certification and qualification requirements... Russ and Marjorie Bennett open firstever adult foster care home in Vermontville... Nashville council explores options to balance village budget... Joseph Gorodenski of rural Nashville sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling co­ caine... The Rev. Ron Brooks appointed new pastor to serve Nashville United Methodist Church. September 6... Janice Bailey of Vermontville com­ mended for life-saving efforts How can you be rewarded for good driving after 55? No problem. Auto-Owners gives you a Good Driver Discount if you’re age 55 or over. So instead of reducing coverage or raising auto insurance premiums when you mature—Auto-Owners rewards you with a discount! Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent to tell you how a good driver discount can be no problem for you! (From left) John Warren, Thelma Christopher. Mary Hecker, Betty Pierce and The Hecker Agency Insurance for your Life. ® Home, Business and Car 225 NORTH AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-9680 zNoPrd&mFkofiPe,- Some local residents got into the spirit of the 1988 presidential campaign last March when Democratic hopeful Richard Gephardt made a stop in Barry County just before the caucuses. at Charlotte hospital... Jim and Marilyn Leighty of Grand Ledge are new owners of Johnny’s Food Mart in Ver­ montville... Two crucial in­ terceptions and a last-ditch goal line stand help MV Lions upend Fowler, 13-6, in season opener... Hart Well Drilling Co. of Mason awarded $16,257 contract to drill Ver­ montville’s new village well. September 13... Centel Cable Television to raise rates in Nashville; village council decides to set up citizens’ committee to study complaints about cable franchise... Mark LaRose joins Maple Valley News as staff reporter... Ram lamb owned by Janice Mater of Nashville wins Reserve Champion title at Michigan State Fair... Lions open SMAA grid season with 21-6 romp over Springfield... MV junior varsity football team blasts Mendon. September 20... Parents and MVHS administrators clash over athletic suspension ruling; school board supports policy by 4-3 vote... Citizens’ study committee recommends new middle school building to alleviate overcrowding... Unbeaten MV Lions knock off St. Philip, 9-6, in grid bat­ tle... Robert and Helen Todd, lifelong rural Vermontville residents, honored at event at United Methodist Church. September 27... Elmer and Junia Jarvie selected at MVHS as 1988 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals... Fuller Elementary principal Nancy Potter institutes new program to reward student achievement... Fourth annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous held in Nashville... Emergen­ cy Medical Services open house held at ambulance sta­ tion in Nashville... MV Lions take over sole possession of top spot in SMAA grid league, stopping Bronson 14-3... Photographer J im Hammond opens new photography studio in old Nashville News office. October 4... Air National Guard helicopter makes emergency landing in alfalfa field in Maple Grove Township, south ofNashville; flies out safely the next day after equipment check... Mary Smith of Vermontville re-elected president of the Michigan Woman’s Christian Temperance Union... Maplewood students earn money for school project and help maintain environment in recycling program at school... MV Lions stay atop SMAA by thumping arch rival Pennfield, 21-6... Nashville Boy Scout Lee Ossenheimer of Hastings earns Eagle Scout award, highest attainable in scouting. October 11... Circuitjudge upholds district court ruling on Sidney Green junk car case; he will appeal to Michigan Court of Appeals... Lisa Corkwell and Jerry Coumaya named 1988 MVHS Homecoming royalty; swirl of activities entertain students prior to big game in which Lions’ hopes of undefeated season are dashed by Belding Redskins... Jack Main, Jr., 24, dies in shooting at his Nashville residence; police have not yet ruled homicide or suicide... Longtime local restaurant owner and cook, Faye Salyers, retires... Ver­ montville Boy Scout Troop 648 reactivated by interested father. October 18... Vermontville village council okays placing on ballot a resolution for tax to fund 911 emergency ser­ vice number... Richard D. (“Bud”) Lowe, 33, of Ver­ montville, pleads guilty to break-in and assault charges in March incident... Murder warrant issued in death of Jack Main, Jr., but police have not named suspect... Derrick Warner, 5, of Nashville, seriously hurt when wheelchair ramp at his home pins him underneath... MV school board debated pro­ posal to allow athletes to ride home from game with parents, altering existing policy... MV Lions clinch share of SMAA top spot with 21-19 win over Olivet. October 25... MV school board hires consultant to revamp and develop a new policy handbook... Former board member Ron Tobias honored for seven years of service to MV schools... Den­ nis Harwood, Jr., 24, of Ver­ montville arraigned in “very unusual” homicide case resulting in death of Jack Main, Jr... Little Derek Warner succumbs to injuries sustained in freak accident... Hiroko Sinoyo of Japan, a MVHS exchange student eight years old, returns for visit with her host family, the Hubert Overholts... MV FFA dedicates new building on school ground, realizing a long-standing dream... Lady Lions lose tough decision to Pennfield, dashing all hopes of SMAA basketball championship. November 1... Two-car crash at Barryville Hill on M-79 west of Nashville, claims life of Shawn Eveland, 17, of Caledonia, and serious­ ly injuries her 14-year-old passenger... Vermontville Continued on next page— I New Year’s Eve Dance I V.F.W. POST 8260, NASHVILLE, Ml g "A $7.00 Person • 9:00 p.m. to ? &# Get Your Reservations EARLY Call ... 852-9260 or 945-3747 by PARTY DOWN 1 FARMER BOYS MARKET Salvage anti surplus Groceries and Bulk Foods 5 miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. or 3Vi miles west of m-so OPEN: 9 a.m. to B p.m. — closed Sunda we will be dosed Friday, Jan. 6 General Mills Wheatles $|49 Cheese Kurls Chicken & Cheddar or Cajun i 69c Cracker jacks Post Toasties corn Flakes 2 $|39 Farley's Choc. Bridge Mix 79< We will be Closed Friday, Jan. 6 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 7 A year in review, continued American Legion members refurbish community’s World War II Honor Roll... MV Lions earn berth i- state Class C football playofis by nipping Portland, 14-13... Elementary students celebrate Halloween. • M^S, M^S ■**■< fel-t ’ November 8... In a game plagued by rain and mud, MV Lions upset Jonesville with 7-0 shutout in first round of state playoffs... Hastings woman escapes unhurt after crashing her car to avoid hit­ ting deer near Vermontville... Vietnam Veterans chapter of Vermontville sets special Ar­ mistice Day service.. MV community rallies around Lions; plans second pep rally to inspire fans and support team, which will meet DeWitt at Hillsdale in second round of state football playoffs Friday. November 15... DeWitt Panthers shred MV Lions, 48-7, in grid playoffs on Hillsdale stadium astroturf... MV head football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt named Regional Class C Coach of Year... Another Air National Guard helicopter makes emergency landing in Maple Grove Township at almost ex­ act spot where one forced down six weeks ago... Jane Thrun retires as Vermontville Township treasurer after 25 years service... Nelson Rasey returned to Castleton Township trustee post by write-in votes. November 22... Victor Schug, former curriculum coordinator, reaches settle­ ment agreement with MV school board; signs release... Dennis C. Harwood Jr. pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of his roommate, Jack Main, Jr.... Vandals damage 40 tomb­ stones and other fixtures at Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery, and inflict damage to 16 cars at Maple Valley Im­ plement sales lot... MV girl varsity eagers move into district finals. November 29... Damaged stones at Lakeview Cemetery restored by volunteers... Se- ■mm £ ** *«««£* « ®* ■hta^li it feftait..l/i'ff( 'fWBBj 'fWBBj, Il <^^tii^i 't a-®!® tea.it> 11 is h&liiiHjp ■ of SHA1 bisktlbill h nt '*ate L Iw m aitavIiJii j, i| 111 ffl tf M; , r asiMMitf. Hl RbCtaniiw bipbt^ ~_ ps®. VirMfit lit (data®# iwaffl rrt «NASH#1! Dr. Victor Shug battled the Maple Valley Board of Education over its decision to eliminate his position as curriculum coordinator. After he refused to accept a different post and his job was terminated June 30, he and the board finally reached agreement, but Shug is no longer employed by the district. cond annual “Wish Upon A Star” campaign launched in Nashville to brighten Christmas for needy area children... MV Board of Education approves Washington, D.C., trip for Class of ’89... Kenneth Wood, 48, of Nashville ar­ rested for making false police report... MV Lady Lions drop 44-40 decision to Pennfield in district cage finals. December 6... Two Nashville men, Martin Dawson and William Lee, act herorically in fatal car crash on M-66, saving three sur­ vivors and rescuing victims' bodies from burning auto... MV school board approves program to send students to nation’s capitol to study government operations... Richard D. Lowe, 33, ofVer­ montville sentenced to 10-30 years for assault against Nashville woman... Load of northern Michigan Christmas trees, bound for Ohio, topples in Nashville... Vermontville Fire Department places flag markers on graves of local firemen. December 13... Working blueprints for new Putnam Library addition approved by Nashville Village Council... Santa’s visit, the Holly Trolley and other activities kick Nashville’s Christmas spirit into high gear... A 1940s gavel from Vermont­ ville High School class passed on to MV student council by former teacher Dorothy Carpenter... MV students win awards at state livestock judg­ ing show... MV eagers hit sizzling 58 percent of field goals to down Olivet Eagles, 76-53, in SMAA opener. December 20... Request for zoning variance for twofamily dwelling to be recon­ sidered by Nashville appeals board, after controversial meeting; board secretary Ron Bracy criticized by property owner and denounced for other actions in letter from Nashville Baptist Church... Jerry Brumm resigns from MV school board to devote time to his longbow manufac­ turing urng firm rm... Mark ar Lingoes ngoes, 9, wounded by rifle discharge at his Maple Grove Township home.... MV Vietnam Veterans present POW-MIA flag to local schools, remember local missing pilot, Navy Commander Ellis Austin. Amy Walker, the 1987 Vermontville Syrup Queen, was chosen as Michigan Maple Syrup Queen lasf February. Jennifer Fisher succeeded her in winning the local title. I CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE I Business Services FOR PROMPT EXPERT SERVICE and low rates call Lee’s TV, Vermontville, 517/726-0100,______________ TWO MAN SPECIALTY CREW: We do it all from cement finishing to roofing. Reasonable rates. Phone Jim 517-852-9945 HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. I 9k UP TO... 50% Off Have a Safe and Happy New Year! The beauty is a proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. The benefits are convenient, personalized service and the opportunity to try before you buy. For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. Independent Beauty Consultant Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 MMMAMMAMNMMHMMMMMMMMMHIIMlIHMMIlMIlMllMlkWllMIRHNMNMjB �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 8 School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Tuesday, Jan. 3 ♦Salad, *Pizza, *Tuna sand., corn, fruit juice, no salad bar. Wednesday, Jan. 4 ♦Salad. *Fish Nuggets, *Mac. & Cheese, mixed veg., apple, bread and butter. Thursday, Jan. 5 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog. *Chili Dog, french fries, peaches, cookie, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 6 ♦Salad, *Barchetta, ♦Peanut butter sdw., corn, pears. ♦Choose one entree, ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meaL Menu subject to change. The National School Lunch program prohibits discrimina­ tion on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Fuller St. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Pizza, mixed veg., pears. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, apple juice, butter sdw. Thursday, Dec. 5 Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, sdw. fruit nuggets, butter Friday, Dec. 6 Scalloped potatoes, green beans, peaches, tuna sandwich. A choice of lowfat 2%, white or choc, milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch program prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. Maplewood School Lunch Menu Tuesday, Jan. 3 Ravioli, green beans, bread and butter, peaches, cookie. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Hot dogs, french fries, peas, pears, cookie. Thursday, Jan. 5 Pizza, corn, pickles, peanut butter sdw., mix fruit. Friday, Jan. 6 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas, cherries. Milk is served with each meal. Menu subject to change. The national school lunch pro­ gram prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, na­ tional origin, sex or handicap. — NOTICE — Castleton Township Due to the holidays, I will not be collecting taxes in my home on ^the 24th, 26th & 31st of Dec. Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer Thank You... ...to all my customers for making 1988 a great year for myself and my family. Best wishes in the New Year. — Merle Martin BUSINESS phone — 616-945-2425 0081 Officers of the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving have launched a project to provide teddy bears to all ambulance and law enforcement agencies in the county. The purpose of the bears is to calm children in the immediate aftermath of an accident or other unfortunate incident. In the photo (from left) Sandy Rollins and Roger Claypool of the Nashville Ambulance accept the bears from Shirley Smith, first vice president of MADD, Connie Wymer, MADD president, and Mickey Fisk, chairman of the bear project and MADD secretary. Maple Valley Jr-Sr. High School 'honor roll' 7th Grade All A’s — * Jolene Adams, Christina Bigelow, *Stephanie Bouwens, Heather Brenton, Jeff Burpee, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon DenHerder, Lisa Hickinson, Jeremy Fajnor, Shannon Fawley, Donna Gar­ rett, Jamie Gibson, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, Todd Guernsey, Stacy Harvey. ♦Stacey Hawblitz, Stacee Hawkins, Tara Hoover, Mariah Jacobs, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, Rebekah Lingholm, Brandy Loy, *Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Alice Moore, Angela Morris, Ben Murdry. ♦ Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, *Cindy Potter, Daniel Rasey, William Rooks, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Sessions, Wendy Shutes, Linette Snyder, Julie Stair, Brent Stine, Jessica Sutherland, Justin Thrun, Angelo Walliczek, Debra White, Lisa Wood. 8th Grade ♦Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Matt Bowen, Tanya Bowen,. *Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Becky Corkwell, Leslie DePriester, Kale Dipert. tOJJDAY. SPECIAL! Mobile Home Located in Thornapple Lake Estates of Nashville 1988 Brand New 14’x70 Two large bedrooms, garden tub, completely furnished and ready to move into. Price includes tax & title. Ambulance has bear-y special passengers $16,650 Cail Park Manager Call 517-852-1514 - OR 5873 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids Call 616-531-1400 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY ♦Dale Finkler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Garn, Natalie Haeck, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes, ♦Seth Kangas, Donald Kerby, Kathy Morgan, *Kyle Neff, Marcie Reid, Renee Rison, Darcy Schantz, Becky Shapley, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow. 9th Grade Steven Ainsworth, Cabe Allen, Janet Boldrey, Jason Carpenter, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terty Demp­ sey, Heather DePrieSt, Renee Dingman, Dennis Downing, ♦Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tony Eye. Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Hickey, Jamie Joseph, Vicky Koch, David Lingholm, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Mindy Reid, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Vikki Slocum, Darrel Stine, Leight Stine, Michael Tanner, Kirk Warner. 10th Grade Tammy Ashley, Elisha Ayars, Angel Beardslee, Derek Brown, *Emily Butler, Scott Casteele, Dana Cole, Carlene Cranmore, Garth Davison, Jody DeGroot, Beth Ewing, Ronda Faulkner, Angela Felder. Sheryl Finkler, Andrea Gardner, Mindy Gam, Anna Goodrich, Mike Gusey, Brent Haag, Janel Hansen, Carrie Helsel, Jason Hoefler, *Debra Joosterbems, Jeff Laverty, Helena Lehman, Nathan Lindsey, *Lisa Long, Dan Lundquist, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Darla McGhan, Ron Merrill, Jeff Moore, Tonia Murine, Marc Nehmer, Kaylie Orman. ♦Dawn Othmer, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Kristin Reid, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, *Ryan Rosin, Jennifer Rounds, Willis Rugg, Polly Sayles, *Levi Schantz, Angie Shook, Tara Smith, Jennifer Swartz. Brenda Thompson, Brian Thompson, Andy True, An­ drea Ward, Nikki Wood, ♦Tina Yost. 11th Grade Jody Aiken, Angie Bahs, ♦Stephen Bowen, Kristen Brzycki, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Jackie Carmoney, Lisa Carpenter, Shawn Carpenter, Shannon Carter, Cevin Cor­ nish, Tim Cupp, Mike Gor­ man, Cindy Hansen, Heather Hawkins, Michelle Hoffman, Renee Hoyt. ♦Nichole Kipp, *Scott Knoll, Dawn Lundquist, Mike Marshall, Tamira Mason, Karol McArthur, Crystal Mit­ chell, Darrin Neff, Kevin Pix­ ley, William Powell, Shannon Pufpaff, Heidi Reese, ♦Bran­ don Roscoe, Cindy Royston, Mickey Shilton, Holly Spitzer, Troy Teneyck, Lynette Thompson, Mary Wall, *Ryan Warner. 12th Grade Missy Allen, *Melissa Bar­ nhart, *Cari Bigelow, Randy Bishop, Sean Bitgood, ♦Aaron Brewer, Kris Burd, Kimberly Burdick, Bobbi But­ cher, Michael Cheeseman, Amanda Conner, Amy Continued on next pag SCHOOL BOARD POSITION OPEN An opening has developed through the resignation of school board member, Jerry Brumm. The appointment is through June 30, 1989. A member will be elected at the annual June election to complete the two years left on this term. Anyone interested in being considered as a candidate for appointment to this position should send a letter stating interest in this position including any general information which you might desire to include regarding why you are interested in serving on the board of education. This appointment will be made at the regular meeting of the Board of Education, January 9, 1989. Letters are to be addressed to Carroll J. Wolff, Superintendent, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Ver­ montville, Ml 49096. All letters are to be receiv­ ed by 7:00 p.m. January 9, 1989. Vermontville Hardware — HOLIDAY HOURS — CLOSED: Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1 Note: We will be closed Sundays during Jan., Feb. & March We Wish Everyone a Safe & Happy Holiday Season "Friendly Prices, Friendlier Service" 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 _Page 9 Nashville girl to compete in state pageant April 15 by Mark LaRose Matilde Walliczek, of Nashville, has been selected as a state finalist in the Miss Michigan U.S, Teen Pageant. The pageant will take place on April 15 at the Kalamazoo Hilton. Matilde will spend the mor­ ning in rehearsal, preparing for the program’s opening number and practicing her modeling turns. After rehearsal Matilde will change for her interview with the judges and practice on the runway for the evening gown competition. The climax of the evening will be the crowning of Michigan’s new Miss U.S. Teen. There will be a party for all the contestants after the pageant. A junior at Maple Valley High School, Matilde was on the honor roll last year, has been a cheerleader for four years, sings soprano in the choir and plays the saxaphone in the band. She also enjoys aerobics and ice skating. This will be Matilde's first pageants. Last year’s Maple pageant competition. Syrup Queen. Jennifer Fisher, Bobbie Weller, owner of works here and is very sup­ Bobbie's Nail & Tanning portive of Matilde as well.” Center of Nashville, has Weller said. agreed to be one of her spon­ “So I know that a girl’s sors. Matilde is seeking other total look is very important, sponsors. and a contestants fingernails “If I think a girl has and complexion can help in something to offer, I en­ the glamor part of the courage her to go for it,” pageant,” Weller said. Weller said. Matilde is the daughter of “And Matilde is a beautiful Norma and Jurgen Walliczek. person inside and out. I am and she has four sisters and very excited for her. and I three brothers. hope she will go far in this Matilde also works and competition,” she added. babysits for Weller. Weller will also be giving “She’s a very good Matilde new nails and tanning employee,” she said. time in her salon. Matilde is planning to at­ “I’ve worked with other tend college when she girls in beauty contests and graduates next spring. Maplewood honor roll Third Grade All A’s - Katie Krive, Der­ rick Stair, Dawn Stine, Dawn VanderVlucht. B Average - Erin Booher, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Car­ rigan, Joshua Coker, Brad Conroy, Jessica Dempsey, Michelle Dennis, Stephen Doyle, Lucas Flory, Jennifer Forquer, William Graham, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jen­ ny Hoisington, Casey Hud­ son, Jonathon Kay, Travis Mclntrye. Lucas Malcuit, Nick Milligan, Kelly Moore, Bethany Owen, Kim Penn­ ington, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Mindy Powers, Jamie Rasey, Bethany Sleeper, Elizabeth Stanton, Jason Thompson, Jim Thornton, Travis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiemia. Fourth Grade All A’s - Devon Durkee. B Average - Chris Baker, Mandy Beemer, Shawn Bigelow, Jon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, T.J. Burton, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Tim Harmon, Erin Hokanson, Krystal Krive, Bess Ann Mar­ tin, John Nash, Jared Osbourne, Amy Jo Parish, Troy Roberts, Jeff Royston, Derek Sadler, Brady Simp­ son, Kristina Spotts, James Strimback, Nicholas Thomp­ son, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Nick Waara, Jason Williams, Matt Williams, Seth Wright. Bobbie Weller presents Matilde Walliczek with a check. Weller has agreed to be a sponsor for Walliczek, who is entered in the Miss Michigan U.S. Teen Pageant. Fifth Grade All A’s - Andy Swartz. B Average - Nick Austin, Ethan Berry, Donna Bum­ ford, Jeremy Cardenas, Josh Cerny, Darin Cheeseman, Regina Coblentz, Jennifer Fajnor, Kerri Gibson, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Misti Jones, Lindsey Krolik, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Damon Patrick, Chad Foye t Kristy Priddy, t Pierce, ^4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4 ~ Holiday Special — Thursday between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only j 1 $r/r| 00 * aircut ... * "The Mirrors image'' .U.M© hilloi.2 iiuaac.. T Hair Stylist for Men. Women & Children * 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 *4*4* 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4* 4*4*4 Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml COBB * Rogers, Katie Sampson, Wayne Shance, Leah Sleeper, Amber Snoeyink, Derek Spicer, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Chadwick Wakley, Tara Whipple. Sixth Grade All A’s - Faith Dempsey, Richard Dunham, Nathan Halliwill, Dana Hasselback, Suzan Koch, Amanda Ordiway, Joyelle Stine, Brandy Wawiernia. B Average - Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, Matt Ashley, Dan Bailey, Melisa Bailiff, Dick Baker, John Baker, Brad Balko, Dena Bignail, Chuck Brand, Lanette Brumm, Todd Buffenbarger, Christina Coblentz, Sara Conroy. Jason Cook, Chrissie Cunn­ ingham, David Dunn, Travis Graham, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Charity Hester, Shannon Hoffman, Jason House, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, Jennifer McMillon, Danielle Oliver, Jeffrey Pennington, Ray Petrey, Gabe Priddy, Mark Porritt, Jennifer Ripley, Jim Skelton, Arthur Smith, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Jeanne Thompson, Jason VanderVlucht, Tony VanderVlucht, Rich Waara, Clifford Weller, Jim Williams, Matt Williams. Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School 'honor roll' named continued from page 8 Cooley, Bill Dean, Tracy DeGroot, Lesley Dipert, Michael Everett, Shelly Feltner. ♦Jennifer Fisher, Greg Flower, Matt Forell, Kris Fraley, Virginia Freire, Bar­ bara Furlong, Scott Furlong, Chris Gardner, Kimberly Goodman, Mark Goodrich, Tracy Gusey, Zandra Gusey. ♦Deanna Hagon, Aaron Harr, Melissa Harris, Kelly Hart, Debra Harvey, *Ryan Hickey, Bob Hill, Naki Histed, Kris Hulsebos, Patty Jarman, Kelle Kiger, Kristen Kraai, Heidi Luna, *Kristine Mahoney, Darren McDonald, Darcey McGhan, Manuel Moreno, Julie Orman, Heather Owens, Rob Pool, Terri Powell. ♦Nick Priddy, Michelle Reid, Jennifer Robotham, Cindy Rugg, Kylie Ryan, Matt Schaub, Faith Schilz, Paul Schilz, Kathy Sinko, Brenda Sixberry, ♦Angela Smith, Bryan Smith, Cara Spoelstra, Joe Sprague, Kevin Stewart, Heather Tobias, ♦Karris True, *Brenda Valdick, Heather Viane, ♦Aaron Walker, *Stephanie Whitmore, Pam Williams, ♦Greg Wood, Tammy Wood­ bury, Racquel Wright. Richard R. Cobb,-Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM £ • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION W STA-RITE PUMPS Do it yourself • 1 '/*" pipe 5' length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 Own a Land Contract? Immediate Cash Available C Al l. FREE 1 -800-292-1550 Several options available. No closing cost or fees 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Fast confidential service. First National Acceptance Co. #1 Land Contract Purchaser in Michigan �The Maple Volley News Nashville, Tuesday, December 27. 1988 — Page 10 were present and presented the working plans for the proposed children's wing as prepared by board member, Genevieve Hafner. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Filter to approve the working plans as presented for the proposed children’s wing of the Putnam Public Library. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by VanDerske to pay the Fire and Ambulance Board's third quarter payments. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion regarding blocked alleys. The Council would like to thank Mike Brzycki and Zig Brzycki from Eaton Monument, Bob Conner from Midwest Cemetery Lettering Co., Ed Wood­ worth and the D.P.W. crew for their work in clean­ ing up and repairing the damage done by van­ dalism in the Lakeview Cemetery. Motion by Filger, supported by Spoelstra to give a $25.00 Christmas Bonus to each of the Village's eight regular employees and the two AARP employees, in the form of script to be spent in the Village. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Burd to give the part-time Police Officers a $12.50 Christmas Bonus in the form of script to be spent in the Village. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias supported by Hinckely to ad­ journ. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. John Hughes, President Rose Mary Heaton, Clerk Village of Nashville Minutes of Regular Meeting December 8, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was I.eld December 8, 1988 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by President Hughes at 7:00 p.m. Present were: John Hughes, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd, Carl Tobias, Raymond Hinckley, Larry Filter, and Sue VanDerske. The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Spoelstra to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. All ayes. Minutes of the November 10, 1988 Regular Council Meeting stand approved. Communications to the council were received from Brown's Custom Interiors, Michigan Dept, of Treasury, Centel Cable Television Co., Accident Fund of Michigan, Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Michigan Foundation. The list of bills were presented and motion by Spoelstra, supported by Burd to allow the December Bills as listed and have orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. A Department of Public Works report for the month of November was submitted by Supt. Leon Frith. A Police report for the month of November was submitted by Officer Koetje. It was noted that the speed limit signs on Sher­ man Street have been replaced with larger signs. Guy Alwardt of Masters and Associates address­ ed the council regarding an unpaid bill in the amount of $180.00 which was billed to the Lakeview Cemetery Board for chimney work that was done in connection with putting on the new roof. President Hughes directed the Cemetery Board to pay the bill. Members of the Putnam Public Library Board MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Arthur G. Tyler______ DELTON - Arthur G. Tyler, Sr., 91, of 6998 Gun Lake Road, Delton, died Thursday, December 22, 1988 at his residence. Mr. Tyler was bom on March 18, 1897, in Kalamo MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE REALTOR' MLS Broker Homer Winegar, GRI HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT DON STEINBRECHER WARREN TRAV0LI RAY & SANDY LUNDQUIST HUBERT DENNIS . Eves. 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1515 852-1543 726-0122 Your “LOCAL” Multiple-Listing Office NORTH OF VERMONTVILLE “COUNTRY HOME" ON 4% ACRES 8 rooms, not. gas, blacktop road, nice 50x36 barn. Good location to commute to Lan­ sing. (CH-295) $58,000 FOR SMALL FARM • 20 ACRES, MAPLEVALLEY SCHOOLS Natural gas, blacktop road, 8 rooms, 2 story house with 60x75 barn, 40x60 tool shed and 14x60 silo with cemented feed lot. Land is pasture or seeded to grass and alfalfa. _______ (F-278) 2 UNIT RENTAL “IN COUNTRY” Happy New east of Vermontville (each unit 5 rooms - 2 bedrooms). New well and drain field. Both units presently rented. Listed at $27,000. (CH-261) Year!! ...from all ofus, to our many friends and theirfamilies. We would like to express our very sincere ... NOW $32,0001! PRICE REDUCED!! NASHVILLE • MODULAR HOME - "Almost new", has 3 bed­ rooms & 2 baths, one car garage, on village lot. Call Sandy. (N-283) “Thank You!" ...and Best Holiday Wishes. 1 18 ACRES (APPROX.) JUST INSIDE Par­ tially wooded, well & septic. (VL-256) NASHVILLE VILLAGE LIMITS - 5 ACRES WITH THORNAPPLE just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) (2) 5-ACRE PARCELS - Rolling terrain, good building sites, Maple Valley Schools. Coll Hubert Dennis. (VL-297) 25 ACRES ■ ROLLING - Some trees, possible pond site, rveyed. Land contract terms. (VL-252) RIVER FRONTAGE This nice older 2 story home with natural woodwork, French doors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new 10x30 addition, newer furnace. Very nice large lot with large trees. 1 car garage. (H-290) bedroom S,-< Priced to "s6e11ll "" ” 15 ACRES SEEDED TO ALFALFA - 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Blacktop road, natural gas is available, north of Vermont­ ville, has been perked. Over­ looks "countryside view". (VL-279) With pond and woods, great building sites for walkout basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land con­ tract terms. Call Don. (Vl-247) HASTINGS - 5 ACRE PARCEL AT BTIE OF VIL­ LAGE road. - Nos>-^^.Wolacktap .W (VL-273) ng. Land contract fey y OV-pie Valley Schools. 12 ACRE PARCEL - HASTINGS - Lena M. National Education Associa­ Lipkey, 84, of 2380 River tion and Retired Teachers Road, Hastings, died Monday, Association. December 19, 1988 at Thor­ She is survived by a sister­ in-law, Mabel Lavender of napple Manor. Miss Lipkey was bom on Hastings; one niece, Mary September 14, 1904 in Grand VanDerMolen of Hastings; Rapids, the daughter of John one great niece, Marilyn Township, Eaton County, the and Mary (Crook) Lipkey. She VanDerMolen ofColoma; one son of John and Ella (O’Dell) came to her present farm home foster daughter, Mary House­ Tyler. He was raised in Eaton in 1908. She attended Hastings man of Grand Ledge. County and attended schools Area Schools and graduated Preceding her in death was there. from Hastings High School in one brother, John Lipkey in He was married to Gertrude 1922. She received her Teach­ 1960. G. Granger on November 22, ers Certification from Barry Funeral services were held 1915. He lived in Eaton Coun­ County Normal and her Thursday, December 22 at ty before coming to the Hast­ Masters Degree from Western Wren Funeral Home with ings area in 1930. He had lived Michigan University. Pastor Philip Colburn officiat­ at his present address on the Miss Lipkey was employed ing. Burial was, at Hastings Gun Lake Road since 1958. for 40 years teaching in the Township Cemetery. His employment included Delton, Hastings and Middle­ Memorial contributions farming, railroading, Granger ville areas. She was a member may be made to Barry Brothers Construction of Hastings Seventh Day Comihunity Hospice. Company in Lansing, his own Adventist, Michigan and Home Construction Company and Tyler Trailer Sales which he owned and operated for 12 years. He retired in 1970. Mr. Tyler is survived by his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Bonna Marie Tyler ofHudson, Florida and Ella Adaline Armbruster of Battle Creek; one son, Arthur G. Tyler, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grand­ Dave Halliwell children; 14 great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by owner of... Vermontville Roofing a son Robert Tyler in 1983; a daughter, Phyllis Johnson in — 543-1002 — 1985; two grandchildren; a sister, Martha. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 24, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. offi­ ciating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. I will collect taxes in my home at 6886 Memorial contributions Vermontville Hwy. on Thursday after­ may be made to a Charity of noons from 12:00 to 3:30 and at the In­ one’s choice. Happy New Year VACANT LAND ACRE PARCEL at edge of village. Blacktop road. Possi­ ble land contract terms. Call "Doc" Overholt. (VL-296) Iowa; granddaughter and husband, Susan and Patrick McGarry ofWyoming; grand­ daughter and husband, Rebec­ ca and Mark Chaney of Syra­ cuse, Indiana; four great grandchildren, Douglas, Jessi­ ca and Bryan Chaney and Katie Sue McGarry; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Rose Antczak, brother and sister-in­ law, Stanley and Frances Antczak; a sister, Sophie Wanczuk and sister and brother-in-law, Ceil and Ray Zdioj, all of Grand Rapids, many neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine in 1984; two brothers, Wallis and Alexander Antczak. Memorial mass, will be held 12:00 p.m., December 27 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Obituaries 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE (Graduate Realtors Institute) GRAND RAPIDS - Walter Z. Antczak, 75, of Grand Rapids passed away Friday, December 23, 1988 at die home of his daughter in Hastings. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. Mr. Antczak was bom on June 5,1913, in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Hedwig (Dostatnia) Antczak. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools there. He was married to the former Josephine Ryszko on October 21, 1939. He was retired from the Grand Rapids City Fire Department in 1973 after nearly 30 years of fire fighting and he was employed since June 1988 at the Herkner Jewelers of Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Grand Rapids. Mr. Antczak is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Harold Gray ofHast­ ings; son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Deborah Antczak of Cedar Rapids, Lena M. Lipkey Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES Walter Z. Antczak A GOOD family r NASHVILLE - 2 y' 23 (N-275) ACRES (APPROX.) - Partly wooded, borders creek, some red pine plantings (7 yrs. old), hilly terrain, great building site and gocd hunting area, 21 — NOTICE — Dairy seminars set at MSU Never mind the cash flow volume, what’s the profit margin? That’s what dairy manage­ ment specialists at Michigan State University will focus on during meetings for dairy pro­ ducers throughout the state this winter. The meetings will be the third in a series, begun during the winter of 1986, in­ tended to help dairy producers increase milk production profits. Speakers for the series will be MSU dairy specialists in the departments of agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, animal science and veterinary Continued on page 11 dependent Bank in Vermontville on Fri­ day mornings from 9:30-12:30. Any other time in my home, please call ahead. 726-0110. EWING WELL DRILLING Offering Complete Water Well Drilling & Pump Sales and Service 4” to 12” Water Wells GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY’ IVe stock a complete line of • Pumps • Tanks, • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING. OWNER 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY, VERMONTVILLE Michigan Licence. No. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 11 The lights of Vermontville shine! ss> J«M; sS& w s S& w •W'J •WJ j«SX i«J^ The Sweet-N-How Good Shop on Main Street won the first prize of a one-year free Vermontville Chamber of Cdrnmerce membership. The Nativity Scene and decorations on Don and Ester Martin's home on the cor­ ner of First Street and Maple earned them $25 in the Vermontville Christmas Decoration Contest. The Andrew Joostberns home at 323 W. Main was co-winner. (No photo appears because the lights were not on and the Joostberns were away the night these pictures were taken.) The Village of Vermontville aresses up in its Christmas finery. : ® W10 “■' J&'Hf&p ■ * IW&^EKy tai afej lls? 30 »!•■/:■.— -? fc3fe ' anal The home of Sharon and Blane White was last year's winner of the Vermontville Christmas Decoration Contest. Happy 3rd Birthday ASHLEY JENSEN — on Dec. 28 — k jk Love ... Grandma and \jf Grandpa Villanueva heHalliwell «iW^ jfrf- PARTS & SERVICE ^Ricltarcfs K>—— Aeiiogg school students go-a-caroling locally The Kellogg fifth and sixth grade “After School Choir,” directed by Carol Kersten, sang Christmas songs in the halls at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School recently. Then the group sang at Carl’s Supermarket and con­ tinued caroling in the downtown area. Their stops included the post office, Hecker Agency, Mace Phar­ macy, Hastings City Bank, Country Kettle and Eaton Federal Savings & Loan. The carolers also sang at Fuller Street and Kellogg schools. After lunch, they traveled to Thornapple Manor where they • SALES • SERVICE RLEVSICE e» *df We service all brands 543-8332 yLppliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral | Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS i* * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced, Reliable 4 Reasonable Dairy seminars continued from page 10 medicine. The same content will be presented at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners Feb. 27 and at Cleo’s Restaurant, 5255 Alpine Ave., N.W., Grand Rapids, on Feb. 28. The schedule will be the same for all meetings. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program starts at 10 a.m. It will end by 3:30 p.m. The fee is $24 per person covers class materials, a new dairy mangement handbook and the noon meal. Registra­ tion prior to the meeting is essential. . More information about the program and registration can be obtained from Barbara Brochu at MSU by calling 517/355-3477. performed for the residents. Carol Kersten accompanied them on the piano. They also sang as they walked through the halls for residents who were unable to leave their rooms. The young ladies and gentlemen were well behaved, were courteous and sang beautifully, officials said. Arrangements were made by Jan Mittelsteadt, Maple Valley Community Education representative. Fifth and sixth grade students rehearse with pianist-accompaniest Carol Kersten before going caroling at the high school, the community and Thornapple Manor. Your patronage in the past year has continued to give us a solid foundation for our business. We’re looking forward to building even better services in 1989. Have a Happy New Year. (Left to right) Les, Don, Leo, Ernie, and Don. HOMETOWN) LUMBER YARD IN NASHVILLE 1 Block East On The Tracks 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 27, 1988 — Page 12 sav ^ith^scissorsj DOUBLECOUPONSi EVERY WEDNESDAY "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER limited to M fgs. coupon of 50' or less in value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — NO DOUBLE COUPONS on Sale Items — Good Tuesday December 27th thru Sat., Dec. 31st 726-0640 I i | i • Sav-Way and its employees wish you and your families a Safe and ... 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